Andrea Arias, LCSW-C
Considered going to therapy but thought it wouldn’t make a difference? Maybe your family, community, or cultural upbringing doesn’t encourage reaching out for help or sharing your feelings with others. I want you to know that there is no shame in reaching out for help. In fact, we all go […]
Beth Bralley, LCPC
Life inevitably brings unique challenges of all kinds. With this, there will likely be times where seeking professional guidance is helpful. I believe there is great value in being heard, understood, and supported. Whether you are experiencing distress, life changes, or troubling thoughts and emotions, engaging in therapy can offer […]
Catherine Riskie, LMSW
I take a collaborative and empathic approach to therapy, joining with clients to work towards their stated goals. I believe in using a strengths-based model, relying primarily on CBT for working with children around symptoms of anxiety, depression, and related problems. When using CBT, I use a combination of techniques […]
Elham Khazaee Torshizi, LCMFT
Therapy provides individuals with an opportunity to grow, heal, and gain insight into aspects of themselves that they may have not been able to in the past. I believe that in order for us to be able to open ourselves to the idea of creating change and adopting new behaviors, […]
Emma Murray, LGMFT
I specialize in working with children and parents who are dealing with a variety of life-stressors and changes. Whether it is behavioral problems in school, past trauma, divorce, death, etc., my goal is to help my clients feel heard and understood. I believe we all have a story to tell, […]
Julia Caruana, LCMFT
I specialize in working with parents to find a comfortable, confident perspective on understanding & meeting their child’s social/emotional needs while building a strong bond. I also love working with women that are healing from past trauma and dysfunctional family patterns and feel stuck or lost. Our past […]
Monica Bachabi, LMSW
Therapist at Bethesda Counseling Services We are a product of many things such as, but not limited to, our relationships good/bad, personnel experiences, family, trauma, and cultural background. When working with a client, I make it a point to acknowledge the differences that makes you, uniquely you. I strive to make our therapeutic relationship fluid, […]
Samantha Hetchkop, LCPC
Life itself can be anxiety provoking and a lot to manage. However, there are tools to help regulate our emotions and get through different life situations. My experience as a therapist, an elementary school teacher, and a soccer coach, have confirmed my belief of the importance of mental health. I […]
Stephanie Martinez, LCMFT
I am a Texas native, raised by a loud and loving family. I take pride in these roots because they have helped me form a deep passion for helping others understand the impact that their own family roots have on their life and interpersonal relationships. I firmly believe that understanding […]
Michelle Lynn
I have been a business owner for most of my adult life. From owning a restaurant while pregnant with my daughter to opening a daycare to be able to be with her during the most influential times in her younger years. Once she was of junior high and high school age I ventured out to business administration, […]
Mariel Farhi, LGMFT
My goal is to help you move through whatever it is you are facing with more clarity, confidence, relief and greater insight into your past, present, and future. I work with individuals 13 and older dealing with a variety of life challenges including but not limited to anxiety, depression, […]
Marli Abramowitz, LMSW
Therapy is a space where clients can come to understand themselves on a deeper level, work through life challenges, and grow as a person. My role as a therapist is to provide clients with a warm, comforting, and non-judgmental environment; a space that feels safe to share one’s story. I […]
Nancy Welsh, LCSW-C
Hello, my name is Nancy Welsh, a bilingual (English & Spanish) Licensed Clinical Social Worker. More specifically I am a strong advocate and educator in mental health growth, insightfulness, development, and healing, while also normalizing the importance of mental health therapy. Apart from incorporating evidence-based treatment models in my work with clients, I integrate empowerment, […]
Sabrina Cermeno, LGMFT
Therapist at Bethesda Counseling Services Hello! I am Sabrina, DC born and raised, and come from a large immigrant Peruvian household. I believe therapy is a helpful space to deepen one’s understanding of themselves and others. It is also a space for growth and healing from our past experiences that have shaped us and our […]
Anita Alex, LGPAT
Sometimes we have many thoughts and emotions that are too big to sort through, making it difficult to know what we are feeling sometimes or even how to manage these feelings. The therapy space is a safe space where all these thoughts, feelings, and emotions can be explored in many different ways. I take a […]
Veronica Tovar-Castro, LMSW
It is a privilege to get to know you and walk alongside you through your healing journey. Together, we'll confront the life challenges you may be facing, taking the necessary steps towards your healing process. As a bilingual (English and Spanish) therapist, I have worked with culturally diverse individuals and families [...]
Sabrina Alimi, LGMFT
Hello, my name is Sabrina and I am Licensed Graduate Marriage and Family Therapist. Taking the first step in starting your therapeutic journey is a powerful and courageous action, and I believe that all clients have the power to enact meaningful change in their lives. […]
Linda Kim, LMSW
I am experienced providing mental health services to children 0-17, adults, and families. I often have used a combination of approaches such as emotions-focused, motivational interviewing, solutions-focused, and cognitive behavioral therapy in my interventions. When working […]
Kelcei Kelly, LCSW-C
Hi there! I’m Kelcei, a Maryland native that unintentionally stumbled upon the field of Clinical Psychology early on in my adolescence. I began working as a companion with a young boy on the Autism Spectrum which started my path to now being a psychotherapist.
Carolyn Hoffmann, LGSW
I specialize in working with individuals of all ages who have experienced relationship trauma. I also have a passion for working with adults and couples who feel stuck or overwhelmed by daily responsibilities and life transitions. I am a true believer in the therapeutic power of dialogue. Let’s face it, life can often be complex […]
Sammie Richardson, LMSW
Hello! I’m Sammie Richardson a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) born and raised in Maryland. Over the last couple of years I have provided therapy for children, adolescents, and adults in multiple settings including in-person and virtually. Previously, I worked in treatment foster care where my focus was counseling, psychoeducation, and crisis intervention for children […]
Linnea Hammer, LGPC
I believe one of the most important parts of therapy is creating a warm, non-judgemental, and compassionate environment in the therapy room. I recognize that opening up to another person can be hard and overwhelming.[…]
Samantha Standford, LGPC
There are many situations in life that call for the need to process that experience with someone else. As a person-centered therapist my aim is to relate your experiences with empathy, understanding, and from a non-judgemental point of view. I have experience working with children, adolescents, teens and families. I have worked with those who […]
