My specialty is working with people with anxiety, depression, and a history of interpersonal trauma. I bring over 20 years of clinical experience, including three university counseling centers, hospitals, and community clinics, including one specialized in caring for the LGBTQ+ community, before establishing my practice in 2011. I value working with those exploring the impact of gender and race on their identity and life experiences, and those living between cultures and languages. My goa...
In my work with clients, I use a really practical, active and results-oriented approach called cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). I don't spend much time at all on trying to figure out the past origins and history of your problems. Instead, I help you learn and apply specific strategies, skills and techniques so you can overcome your problems in the present, and achieve whatever personal therapy goals you choose for yourself, such as: socializing, making friends, forming relationships, being as...
The transition to college or graduate school can be a time of tremendous change. Adapting to new environments, relationships and levels of independence can feel overwhelming in even the best of circumstances. For those who are navigating mental health challenges, complicated family or friend dynamics, shifts in identity, grief, or loss, that transition can generate feelings of anxiety, panic or paralysis that may affect daily functioning. I was a client long before I became a therapist, so I ...
My clinical interests include inter-generational healing, building healthy self-esteem, trauma recovery, grief and bereavement, self-harm and suicidality, masculinity and men’s issues and strengthening couple and co-parent relationships....
The Calming mind is a psychotherapy practice based out of Bethesda, MD providing both in-person and teletherapy to clients in the Washington, DC Area. The Calming Mind specializes in working with young adults who are experiencing a depressed mood, having difficulty handling stress and looking to find new and healthy ways to better cope. Our highly trained therapists are here to help guide you towards improving your life....
Whatever life has thrown at you brings you here today! Although it feels hard I'm proud of you for taking a step towards healing by looking for a therapist. I know how daunting it can be to begin the therapy journey, so I want to reassure you that the journey will be challenging but very rewarding. If you are searching for a judgment free space to process past or current issues, ways to decrease your anxious thoughts, healthier methods to learn how to decrease your feelings of sadness or depress...
I work with folks to navigate challenges with life transitions, self-image, relationships, anxiety, stress management, trauma, grief, perfectionism, and burnout....
Dr. Sporn has over 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults and couples. She assists her clients in providing practical ways to approach some of life’s most difficult challenges. She works with individuals, groups, couples and families. Dr. Sporn specializes in treating relationship problems, developmental adjustments, depression, anxiety and post trauma. Dr. Sporn holds a Masters Degree in Social Work and a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology. This blend of approaches has ...
At Mindstate Wellness Center, helping you achieve mental and cognitive peak performance is our ultimate goal. We do this by working on the most important components of the self: Mental, physical, and nutritional. More specifically, we specialize in mental health counseling and neurofeedback (EEG biofeedback) along with personalized health coaching so that you can be your best in life, at school, and on the field. Many times we see health and wellness as only reactive. That is, only seeking he...
Balance Associates is a woman-owned private practice that uses positive psychology and strengths-based interventions to empower its clients. Dr. Laura DiCesare has experience working in college counseling centers and enjoys guiding students through the transitions and anxieties of college life. We also offer Drug and alcohol counseling; our clinician Brian Flatley, MS specializes in this area. Please reach out to gain more balance and joy in your life....