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As a young woman of color, I have a broad range of experiences that can contribute to building a strong connection with clients....
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As a young woman of color, I have a broad range of experiences that can contribute to building a strong connection with clients.
Janay Taylor is a Licensed Certified Social Worker, Clinical (LCSW-C) who has experience working with children and adults with a wide range of mental health needs. Janay is seeking to work with clients who are looking to receive guidance with depression, anxiety, parenting education, communication, and relationship issues.
Janay completed both her Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and her Master of Social Work (MSW) at Salisbury University. She comes from an environment of working with people involved in the Child Welfare system, guiding them toward reunifying children with birth families.
Janay utilizes empathetic listening, guided practice, collaboration, and strengths-based approaches to help clients reach their own understanding of how to make their life better. She works with clients to find a path to their own happiness. Janay wants to build an understanding and accepting environment where people can feel confident about their own abilities in reaching and maintaining their goals, with the ultimate outcome of living an enriching and meaningful life.
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Drawing from my clinical experience and my research with diverse families and caregivers, I approach therapy with empathy, cultura...
Drawing from my clinical experience and my research with diverse families and caregivers, I approach therapy with empathy, cultural humility, and a deep commitment to helping you navigate stress, identity, and the everyday demands of life.
I am a licensed graduate professional counselor (LGPC) with 17 years of experience supporting individuals and families through life transitions, stress, emotional challenges, and identity concerns. I work with clients seeking clarity, confidence, and practical tools to navigate daily demands, and I strive to create a therapeutic space where they feel seen, supported, and empowered to heal and grow.
I earned my doctorate in industrial and organizational psychology from Capella University. My approach integrates empathy, cultural humility, and strength-based, mindfulness-based, and trauma-informed practices to help clients build coping skills, improve relationships, and deepen their sense of emotional balance and resilience.
You deserve a space where your story is honored, and your healing is supported. I am here to walk with you as you gain clarity, strengthen your well-being, and develop tools that help you thrive. When you feel ready to begin, I would be honored to help you take the next step toward meaningful change and a more grounded, connected life.
You deserve dedicated time with a mental health professional — it can be life-changing.
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I primarily use emotionally focused therapy for couples.
I teach communication skills and fair fighting rules.
I know clients are making progress when they progress on treatment goals.
Clients can complete homework and practice communication skills.
Clients can identify goals for therapy.
Thriveworks Couples therapy helps couples work through their specific relationship issues. It is led by licensed professionals — often licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFTs) — who are experts in their field and best-equipped to help couples. Some examples of common focuses within couples therapy include:
Couples therapy works by helping couples identify and better navigate their unique challenges. Following an initial assessment of the couple in terms of strengths and needs, the therapist would then discuss their therapeutic goals and any possible approaches or ways of working together as therapist and couple.Couples attend sessions together, whether they meet in person or by video. In addition to regular couples therapy sessions, each partner may also be asked to attend a few individual sessions to supplement their progress. This will allow their counselor to get to know each individual better, assess each of their personal needs, and develop the very best treatment plan moving forward.
Couples therapy at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and via Online therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you and your partner.
On average, couples attend couples therapy for 12 weeks. However, couples therapy may last longer or shorter, dependent on the couples’ needs, the challenges they’d like to work through, and the pace of their progress.
Don’t worry. If you and your significant other are struggling to manage a conflict, a couples therapist at Thriveworks Bethesda is here and ready to help. You can get started today.
Just give us a call at (240) 513-3093 to schedule an appointment.
There isn’t a checklist of problems you must check off before seeking out therapy. Instead, you can come to therapy if you think that your relationship could benefit from working with a couples therapist. It’s as simple as that. That said, there are particular instances when couples counseling can prove especially beneficial to a couple. For example, if you and your partner are facing one of the following challenges, you are likely to benefit from talking to a couples therapist:
Reach out to Thriveworks Bethesda today to work with a couples therapist. They have the skills and expertise to help you get there.
All you have to do is call Thriveworks Bethesda at (240) 513-3093. Our scheduling specialists will work hard to find you an appointment with a counselor nearby at your earliest convenience.
Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy
Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Bethesda is near the intersection of East-West Highway and Pearl St, off MD-355. The office is near the Bethesda Metro Station, and right by Bethesda Chevy Chase High School, located in a 5-story brick office building. Enter through the main lobby to access Suite 504 on the fifth floor.
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