Gaithersburg Therapists specializing in Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Carlee Myers

I specialize in helping clients navigate the effects of childhood trauma, sexual assault, domestic violence, and other traumatic experiences. Additionally, I work with individuals to address challenges stemming from dysfunctional family dynamics, unhelpful core beliefs such as 'I'm not good enough,' 'I'm powerless,' or 'I'm helpless,' as well as the emotional complexities of life transitions, anxiety, and depression.

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Azubike Aliche

My clients are adolescents and adults who are dealing with mood disorders, relationship difficulties or anger anger managements or impulse control problems. My clients are seeking individual, couple, family or group therapy. My clients are looking for online/virtual/teletherapy. My clients are looking for a therapist who is empathic, caring and can provide a collaborative therapy experience in which the client feels empowered.

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Kim Torrence

You have checked all the boxes of what you think would bring health and happiness. Yet you live with constant anxiety, dread of something going wrong, and a sense that you aren't good enough. You care deeply and feel strongly, and that can make it hard to put work down, hard to ignore other people's negativity, hard to not take everything personally. You want to be more present for the moments of your life, and you've tried pretty much everything to no avail. You wonder if there is another way.

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Beth Levine

Do you get overwhelmed by your emotions or feel numb? Do you get caught in a negative spiral of shame and worthlessness? Maybe you find that you feel irritable much of the time or have trouble concentrating. I know that these challenges and others are painful and get in the way of leading a fulfilling life. I don’t want you to suffer from them anymore. The skills I have learned and the understanding I bring to my work will help you be self-compassionate and enjoy your life.

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First Steps Psychological Services,LLC

First Steps is a high quality mental healthcare practice that provides mental health services to teens aged 13+, adults, and families. As the Founder and CEO, I am a clinical psychotherapist with over 30 years of experience helping clients suffering depression, anxiety, adhd, relationship issues, trauma, eating disorders and substance use. I have a healthy respect for the courage it takes to seek a better life. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you.

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Tracey Knows

I connect best with clients who feel overwhelmed by anxiety or people-pleasing, and who aren’t sure how to set healthy boundaries. Whether you're navigating life changes or managing anxiety, time management and/or OCD, I’m here to help you explore holistic healing of the mind, body, and soul. Together, we’ll nurture self-compassion, rebuild self-esteem, and move toward empowerment, peace, balance, and lasting change.

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Tiffany Sankofa

My clients are people of all ages from a wide variety of cultural, socioeconomic, faith and gender backgrounds who want to end the control that anxiety and trauma have had in their lives. If you’re looking for concrete tools that work and a supportive environment where you can learn and unlearn, creating a better life for yourself and your loved ones, let’s talk today. Why wait?

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Heather Hecht

Our clients tend to be high-achievers suffering from anxiety, depression, trauma, disordered eating, relationship issues, or issues with their children/adolescents. Our area is wrought with pressure to achieve, as well as pressure to be perfect. We know how hard that feels on the inside. We understand the culture of high grades, big jobs, & perfect bodies as paramount. We are highly specialized in evidence-based care for a wide range of concerns. Call if we are the right practice for you.

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Sean Penny

Do you feel anxious, sad, lonely, or isolated? Do you struggle with pain connected to racism, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, or one of the many ways we can be made to feel less than or not ourselves? As we build a relationship together, your thoughts, feelings, experiences, fears, and fantasies will be heard and treated with respect, curiosity, and care.

Andrea Miller

Andrea possesses a strong passion for addressing Trauma and PTSD, Career Counseling, Anxiety, Depression, Self-esteem/Personal Growth, Life Transitions/Adjustment, Relationship Conflict, Multicultural Issues, Religion and Spirituality, Self-harm, Suicidal Ideation, and Bipolar/Mood Disorders.

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Shaysa Villa

Individuals and couples who choose to work with me are seeking a depth, gentle, structured, and directive psychotherapist to help them navigate their anxiety, distress, disconnection, and dissatisfaction in their relationship with others and themselves.

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Gerald Joseph

As a psychotherapist, my ideal client would be someone who is open-minded and receptive to a myriad of therapeutic approaches. I have a strong foundation in psychotherapy, having completed my MSW from the University of North Dakota in 2018 and further expanding my knowledge through additional training at the Integrative Psychiatric Institute in Boulder, Colorado. My experience in working within primary care and various health settings adds to my versatility.

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Ian Caughlan

I’m affirming of all genders, sexualities, and relationship structures. My approach is collaborative and flexible. We’ll work together to help you articulate your needs and craft a plan for meeting them. I’ll provide practical tools for immediate relief and help you gain insight to support lasting change.

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Kathryn Ziemer

I combine evidence-based methods with a warm welcoming environment. What can you expect out of therapy? 1) Reducing symptoms: We’ll work together so you feel better as soon as possible. 2) Figuring out the root of your challenges: We’ll explore what caused you to feel this way in the first place. 3) Building your confidence going forward: You will learn and practice new skills that will help you feel confident overcoming future challenges.

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Ashley Mitchell, LPC, BCN

My clients are typically adults 18 years and older experiencing feelings of anxiety, stress, and insomnia. You might be someone who experiences shortness of breath, a racing heart, a racing mind, and sleep problems. I will work with you in a nonjudgmental way to help you gain control over your thoughts and feelings and give you insight into helping yourself during moments of panic or stress. I look forward to teaching you the tools to be successful in your everyday life.

Dr. Sven Schild

I understand that everyone sometimes encounters obstacles in their lives that seem insurmountable. My goal is to create a therapeutic environment that allows each client to reach their full potential. I will work with you to address your symptoms and help you to rediscover your inner strengths to deal more effectively with your life's challenges and to guide you in the development of new life skills.

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Erick Sowell

My specialties include motivational interviewing, mindfulness, sleep hygiene, cultural humility, LGBTQ+ affirming care, and consensual non-monogamy/sex-positive awareness. I am also a National Coalition for Sexual Freedom Kink Aware Professional. *** My availability is currently limited, but you are encouraged to contact me to discuss scheduling an intake and/or waitlist placement. ***

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Washington Psychological Wellness

Our clinicians are specialized in adult, child and couples therapy services. We help clients with a range of issues including anxiety, depression, unsatisfying relationships, LGBTQ issues, overwhelming emotions, self-esteem, academic challenges, family discord, lack of motivation as well as workplace challenges. We also specialize in conducting individually tailored psychological assessments, evaluations and reports.

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Ami Lynch

I serve adults, adolescents, & couples/polycules via in-person & telehealth sessions in VA, DC, NC, VT FL, MA & WV. I work with a diverse caseload of clients including LGBTQIA+ folx, poly/ENM/CNM & kink dynamics, parents that are struggling, those whose world upended after DNA results, those that are anxious and/or depressed, & more. If you're a struggling perfectionist, believe nothing can help you, think you're the only one, or are terrified of therapy, let's chat and see if we're a good fit!

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Misty Gibson

FlowArt Therapy's primary focus is on marginalized clients, LGBTQ+ clients, people in polyamorous, open, and alternative relationships, and people in the kink and BDSM communities. We offer free 20-minute consults. Please see our website at www.flowartwa.com There are also many therapists in our practice who work with a wide range of specialties and are taking new clients in Washington, including our interns who see clients at discounted rates. Please contact me for info.

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