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I believe that therapy is the best way to work on deep rooted issues, which significantly impacts one's functioning; however, guidance by a compassionate and experienced therapist is important. I am convinced that healing is a choice and that anyone can be healed when armed with the right tools. Please go to my website to schedule a session with me: joinuplift.co/provider/therapy/district-of-columbia-alesia-jerrels-082122
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My background as a family therapist means that I am trained to look at problems within a relational framework, whether that be between people, social systems, or the varied components of self within a single individual. The longer I practice, the more I believe that suffering and symptoms arise when we are disconnected from these relationships; disconnected from our bodies, from our emotions, from our needs, from our communities, and from others… Using a mix of psychoeducation, emotional processing, and somatic work, my intention is to help clients reconnect with themselves and others in ways that feel gentle, supportive, and growth-inducing. I believe that the client is always the expert in his/her own life and approach my sessions with the goal of being a co-collaborator in this process of healing. I view the relationship between client and therapist as one of the most important elements of the therapy process and believe that when it is based on trust, compassion, and humor it can be incredibly healing. As such, I try to create an environment in which my clients feel unconditionally accepted while still being therapeutically challenged when needed.
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Are you tired of feeling stuck? It's easy to put off getting help; life keeps moving whether you're feeling good or not. But when you're in a bad place-- with behavior or emotional patterns (anxiety, depression, unhealthy habits, stress) or with relationships (loneliness, conflict, toxic interactions)-- then it costs you time, keeping you from engaging with life the way you want to. We'll work together to help you understand what's gotten you to where you are and, most important, how to create and enact a plan to change the problematic patterns and enhance the positive aspects of your life. Have you been down about work or school, or your relationships, or the stresses of parenthood? I'm ready to listen and help. My work uses a variety of cognitive-behavioral, ACT, and mindfulness techniques full of warmth, gentle but firm guidance, sound and current science, and (yes-- It's allowed!) even humor. Some clients find me through my other work-- my longtime Washington Post mental health columns and my commentary on CNN, my bestselling "Detox Your Thoughts" book, or my mental health trainings. I've also taught for fifteen years at Georgetown University. Across my work, my goal is always the same-- using sound science to help create more fulfilling lives.
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Are you in your fifties, sixties or beyond looking for someone with life experience and clinical experience who can really understand and support you as you adjust to changes and challenges? Are you looking to revision your life at this time in order to live it most fully? Perhaps you are experiencing changes having to do with becoming an empty nester or looking ahead to retirement. Perhaps you are searching for ways to revitalize your career or your relationships as your circumstances change. For over thirty years I have helped people become unstuck when dealing with change, loss, or challenge.. While I am very experienced with a multitude of issues, I have had special focus on reducing anxiety and stress and have written a book on using mind body stress reduction. Working with me will include talk and mindfulness approaches. If you are looking for help finding your path forward, reach out. We will craft an approach that works for you. Let’s form a team to help you find relief. I offer a free consultation if you would like to explore how we might work together. Please call me at (301) 852-6123
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Brittany LaFleur is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Supervisor (LCPC-S) with a deep passion for aiding individuals in their journey towards becoming their best selves, hence why she started Your Best Self therapeutic services in 2018. Brittany creates a safe & confidential space to guide clients’ exploration of their inner worlds. She has a dynamic, compassionate & direct style of connecting with clients and leads a team of several other talented therapists. View 5 Photos Brittany is a certified Child & Adolescent Trauma Therapist, Registered Play Therapist & Supervisor. She has extensive experience working with children & adolescents-in both a school and private practice setting. She specializes in: developmental & complex trauma (including abuse, divorce, grief & adoption), anxiety disorders, divorce and depression. In addition to helping children thrive, Brittany has also helped numerous parents discover not only their best selves but their best parenting selves through Parent Coaching– leading to a family unit that functions more peacefully and cohesively than ever before. She also practices as a mental health coach and child specialist in Collaborative Divorce cases.
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Do you experience anxiety, including social fear and avoidance? Do you feel anxious in romantic relationships or just want to feel less worried and depressed? I get it! Does your angst leave you feeling empty, angry and irritable? Life can be absolutely overwhelming and actually scary, at times, especially when stress piles up and we’re trying to juggle a career, a marriage and parenting. Unhealed wounds and traumatic experiences from our past wreak havoc on our present and we don’t know how to repair the damage. But there are answers! I focus on helping mend the pain of our inner, wounded child. I offer psychoanalytic, psychodynamic and cognitive therapies that will help you return to yourself - so you can reclaim your life and feel contentment. Together, we will explore your past to look at who loved you, who didn’t, and how your first caregivers shaped your current relationship patterns, choices and emotions. I will empower and teach you to understand what you can do to change your struggling into thriving. By building a therapeutic relationship I create a safe space for your growth to happen.
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As Ted Lasso says, "I promise you there is something worse out there than being sad, and that's being alone and being sad". Are you experiencing sadness, frustration, loneliness, and worry? Are you struggling with relationships? Are you caught in a negative self talk spiral? It's time to get some relief from these difficult issues and feelings. Sharing with me, I will undo your aloneness and help you gain the support and guidance you need. Whether you are an individual or couple, I can help you create new, healthy ways of interacting with your self and others so you get what you want out of life, emerging confident and connected! View 5 Photos As a relationship expert who is Certified in Emotionally Focused Therapy, I guide my clients to understand and change their negative patterns of behavior so they can have healthy relationships with self and others for the long haul. I offer both virtual and in person sessions, approaching our work with knowledge, experience, and a compassionate heart. Whether you are 18 or 80, the next phase of your journey is just an email away. Positive change is real. Success is imminent. Connection and fulfillment is around the corner. Reach out today so we can get you where you want to be!
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Couples and individuals who come to me for therapy are often missing connection, peace, and satisfaction in their life and relationships. You may have found my profile because you are keep finding yourself stuck in the same patterns. You may be noticing feelings of overwhelm, frustration, and loneliness that are becoming too much to manage alone. If this is the case, I am here to support you in making long-lasting changes. I have specialized training from both of the most well-known & effective treatments for couples- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and The Gottman Method. I use knowledge & skills from each of these theories to tailor treatment to the particular needs of each client who comes to see me. I strive to be collaborative, compassionate, and culturally responsive. I know that reaching out for therapy and facing change in life can be scary and overwhelming. I offer a free phone consultation so that you can get to know me, learn about the process of therapy, and decide if you are ready to begin your journey toward change. Please do not hesitate to reach out today- I would be honored to work with you.
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Breathe . . . . Life is so stressful. So many meetings, demands, interruptions, and lack of motivation make you irritable, edgy and exhausted. Your patience is long gone. You worry about your health and everyone's mental health. Spinning thoughts about finances, family, loss of connection, and even the price of gas, immobilize you. Mask or no mask? So many changes and new challenges every day. Do you want to feel confident, in control, and secure again. You don’t have to feel alone, lost, stressed, or overwhelmed. We can meet by Video as soon as next week. I have openings right now! Things will get better. I’m here for you. Relax. You’re ok. Breathe. I'll help you manage these challenges. We’ll plan strategies, develop new skills, and learn how to find balance in these times of fear, loneliness and isolation. Equipped with new insights and tools, you’ll feel stronger. You’ll walk past chaos and fear into a more enjoyable life. Let me help you find your way out of chaos and into a life full of confidence and competence. I offer a warm and engaging "space" where you can overcome the anxieties that are slowing you down. Instead of stress, you'll feel balance, calm, and peace in these challenging times. Don’t wait. Call, text, or email me now for a free 15-minute phone consultation.
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Emilie is a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family therapist (LCMFT) and an AASECT (American Association for Sex Therapy) certified Sex Therapist. Emilie’s expertise is in working with couples to improve their relationships and build more meaningful and more resilient bonds with each other. She has experience with couples with a broad range of relationship and sexual issues, including general communication, conflicts around parenting, sexual desire differences or the impact of an affair. She sees couples in person exclusively. Clients can choose between two modalities: either couple therapy or group therapy for adults. Emilie has been a mental health practitioner since 2009 when she began offering somatic therapy in the Netherlands. She has advanced training in EFT (Emotionally Focused couple's Therapy) and in other relational and systemic therapies, somatic therapies (sensorimotor and somatic experiencing), in sex therapy and group therapy.
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As a clinical social worker it is my passion to support my clients through difficulties they may be experiencing. I believe that no one size fits all and I tailor my treatment to meet my clients needs. I am trained in DBT, EMDR and ERP. I respect each client where they are and ensure that our work together focuses on what’s most important to them. Every client deserves a trusting environment to feel safe and supported. I would love the opportunity to provide that to anyone who is in need.
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As a therapist, I work with children, adults, couples, and families as they navigate various life transitions. This can include reorganization within the family system, through either a new marriage, a separation or divorce, birth of a new family member, the exploration of alternative family building options, or various other life events. Our lives are constantly in flux, and we all sometimes need support to navigate these decision points and learn to better manage the anxiety they create. I have advanced training in working with individuals and couples who are at the transition to parenthood. This includes working with those who are trying to balance the stress that can come with parenthood and those whose journey to parenthood was met with challenges, such as infertility, reproductive loss, trauma, or perinatal mood or anxiety disorders. I offer daytime and evenings appointments in person and via telehealth. If you are interested in scheduling a session or have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me via email or phone call.
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Relationship expert and certified life coach with proven track record for guiding people to success in their personal and professional lives, motivating them to live and lead from their true power. I offer individual, couples and group counseling, using cutting edge methods that provide shortcuts for personal growth and create deeply rewarding relationships. I am committed to making a difference in ways that empower, inspire, and connect. During my extensive travels, I mentored teams of humanitarians to improve communication and interact effectively in diverse cultural environments. I hold master's degree in Spiritual Psychology. I practice holistic healing to help integrate body-mind-spirit. Marital conflict, infidelity, fear, anxiety, depression, stress, relational disconnect and other emotional challenges don't have to rule your life. They can be overcome. Intention, awareness and the willingness to change are the keys to growth. I’ll be honored to be your guide and your resourceful witness as you transform the challenges in your life into strength and resilience! I trust that we will enjoy this journey together, and that it will be healing, inspiring and truly life-changing.
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Jenay M. Johnson is a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) with over 3 years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about helping adults and elderly, and specializes in trauma-informed therapy, self-esteem and self-empowerment, and helping clients overcome anxiety and depression. She also has a keen interest in helping individuals navigate the challenges of identity, belonging, and maintaining the stress of everyday life. Jenay completed her Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) at Columbia University. She is innovative and uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, mindfulness, solution-focused therapy (SFT), and strengths-based (SBT) approaches. Jenay's mission is to empower her clients to unlock their full potential, find inner peace, and build resilient, fulfilling lives. With dedication, warmth, and unwavering support, she is making a profound impact on the mental health and well-being of her community, one healing journey at a time.
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I work with adolescents, young adults and adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, impulsivity, ADHD, trauma, unhealthy relationships, regulating emotions and poor communication. I use empathy, humor and compassion to help clients build skills to live a more balanced and productive life. Therapy is tough.. if you are unsure or hesitant, that’s ok. I will help guide you through the process View 4 Photos I incorporate a psychodynamic approach infused with DBT and CBT, to help clients stabilize mood, make better choices and develop healthy relationships.
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We all find ourselves stuck at some point in our lives and it takes courage to ask for help moving forward. If this is where you find yourself, let's walk through this journey together. I enjoy the process of working with those who seek change in their behaviors, relationships, and management of challenging life circumstances. Throughout therapy I will encourage the use of your strengths and your own expertise to reach the goals that you have established. We will work toward developing specific skills to manage unhelpful thoughts, emotions and behaviors in efforts toward improving long term emotional, physical, and spiritual health. Please go to my website to schedule a session with me: joinuplift.co/provider/therapy/maryland-joy-rumsey-012922
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I believe that trust and respect are the keys to developing the kind of relationships that allow me to reach and help my clients through therapy. Throughout my career as a therapist, I have fostered these dynamics with clients across the age and socio-economic spectrum, tailoring my therapeutic style and techniques to the needs of each individual. I dig deep with my clients to engage with the issues underlying their struggles, and I work with them to develop the tools that they need to live healthier, more productive, and self-actualized lives. I bring empathy and focus to every session and relish seeing my clients grow and prosper over my time with them. Please go to my website to schedule a session with me: joinuplift.co/provider/therapy/maryland-lauren-ruther-122221
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Leslie Trerotola is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C) with 6 years of experience in the mental health field. Leslie works with adults and seniors. She has experience working with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, life transitions, and stress management. Leslie completed her Master of Social Work (MSW) at the University of Maryland. While in school, she interned at a community clinic and senior living community (nursing facility and short-term rehab). Leslie uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness with her clients. Once Leslie became licensed, she worked in an inpatient behavioral health hospital setting. Afterwards, she transitioned to an outpatient mental health practice. She also encourages her clients to use a holistic approach to health through exercise, nutrition, getting enough sleep, having supportive relationships, and doing activities that bring them joy. You can expect Leslie to get to know you and address any concerns you have. She will be honest, but optimistic and realistic. Leslie knows your time is valuable and your trust is just as valuable, so she will work to earn that. She will also be respectful of your opinions. If that sounds like something you are interested in, schedule an appointment today.
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As a clinician, I believe in collaboration with the client in a fully supportive and non-judgmental setting. People will change when they are really ready, but building understanding, growth and learning skills to manage distress are great ways to move toward change and bouncing back from adversity. Let's work toward creating positive change in your life! Please go to my website to schedule a session with me: joinuplift.co/provider/therapy/maryland-mary-prendergast-011722
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I am a person-centered therapist, meaning, my therapeutic methods are based on a trusting relationship and techniques responsive to your specific needs. I am also a Play Therapist. Thinking: "Isn't that just for kids?" Fair, but: Nope! I believe and research supports that everyone can benefit from playful expression and finding ways to express themself that are comfortable and joy-filled. With adults that often looks like games, storytelling, and art or other creative expressions - but always only when you are comfortable. Please go to my website to schedule a session with me: joinuplift.co/provider/therapy/maryland-megan-lestino-110322
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Let me share a little bit about myself and my education, professional background, and experiences. I have Bachelor degrees in Psychology and Sociology, then obtained a Master's of Social Work. Once I graduated with my Masters, I started working in the area of adotption and attachment. Then, I worked with adolescents and families for 8 years, where many clients had histories of trauma an abuse. Following that work, I decided to entirely switch my focus and worked in health care for 8 years in a variety of roles. Once the pandemic hit, I decided to get back to my "roots" and start seeing clients for therapy services again and h Please go to my website to schedule a session with me:
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Individuals seek treatment because they are in pain. Facing one's own weaknesses is difficult and opening up even more so-particularly for people whose cultural background and/or family upbringing discourges transparency /self-disclosure. My priority is to create a safe environment where my clients may confront, accept and change aspects of their lives they consider shameful and/or self-destructive. I have been invited as a guest speaker by a number of organizations and regularly offer seminars and work shops on such themes as self-esteem,communication skills, stress management and the challenges of being married/single and dating I have almost four decades of experience and have received extensive training from leading experts including Dr. Albert Ellis/founder of RET and Dr. Jhon Gottman /couple therapy guru. Both voted as the top 10 most influential therapists of the past quarter century. I am a certified RET therapist and a certified Gottman Method educator. Community outreach/educating the public is important to me. In early 90’s I launched a weekly television program to address issues that Iranian-Americans struggle with- among them, acculturation, depression, anxiety, career choices, parenting, marital discord and the difficulties of being single/dating .
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Do you ever wonder if it is possible to experience more enjoyment or peace of mind and heart? I work with clients to identify sources of worry, unhappiness or self-criticism. Together we identify one's strengths and build on those strengths in a positive, supportive way to create a life one would like to live and experience. I employ strategies from family systems, solution-focused, cognitive-behavioral, self-compassion, psychodynamic and mindfulness models in my practice. I work with individuals, couples, families and first and second generation immigrants in a collaborative and compassionate manner. My areas of speciality include relationship concerns and life transitions. I am an Associate Professor in the Women's Mental Health Program at Georgetown University, School of Medicine and have a speciality in perinatal mood & anxiety disorders, grief/loss, parenting and assisting parents who have or have had a baby in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). My approach to therapy incorporates kindness and compassion. I believe it is essential one feels comfortable during the process of psychotherapy. For this reason, I encourage new clients to schedule a 20 minute introductory phone conversation to get a sense of comfort and ease and to answer any questions you may have about the process of therapy.
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I provide therapeutic services and support to help individuals and partner(s) who are experiencing sexual concerns. Many issues can contribute to impaired sexual functioning and desire like anxiety, depression, anger, low self-esteem and unhappiness. Additionally, sexual concerns can also be the result of a medical condition, medications, stress or relationship difficulties. I specialize in helping people and partner(s) resolve their sexual concerns, along with other psychological issues, using a broad base of treatment approaches. I am an AASECT (American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists) certified sex therapist and have advanced, specialized training in sexual health. This certification and training give me the expertise, experience, and knowledge to treat sexual dysfunctions, and intimacy issues in adults of all sexual orientations and relationships. Now introducing Teletherapy and Online Scheduling services!
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