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I believe that therapy is an adventure, and I would like to support you on your journey in managing your overall mental health....
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I believe that therapy is an adventure, and I would like to support you on your journey in managing your overall mental health.
Shelia Lipscomb is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) who has more than 2 years of experience working with teens, adults, and seniors who are suffering the effects of anxiety, anger, depression, ADHD, chronic stress, relationship issues, family conflict, academic issues, behavioral disorders, and more.
Shelia completed her Bachelor's degree in Sociology and her Master's degree in Counseling Psychology (Adlerian) from Bowie State University and utilizes a holistic and collaborative approach to counseling, including modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), reality therapy, person-centered and existential approaches.
Shelia has the innate ability to make people feel comfortable and welcoming and offers an opportunity to help bring change and balance into your life. She will assist individuals to find their potential while exploring meaningful ways to help solve problems.
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Beginning in 2013, Darwin Green trained as a substance abuse counselor as a civilian at a Marine Corps Base. He continued counseling studies and training since then, working with clients of diverse and varied backgrounds in a shifting and changing world.
Mr. Green started with a career diploma at Penn Foster career school as a military spouse. He interned at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton at their Consolidated Substance Abuse Counseling Center. From there, Mr. Green acquired a B.S. in Psychology from Penn State University. Afterward, he spent some time participating as a research assistant for the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, where he was trained in PTSD assessment tools. Mr. Green gained his provisional license in Drug and Alcohol Counseling (PLDAC) in the state of Nebraska. Mr. Green then went through the Johns Hopkins masters degree program for Clinical Mental Health Counseling, afterward acquiring his Graduate License (LGPC) in Maryland.
"Changes in life can be difficult and leave us stranded. Sometimes we need a different perspective to gain enough clarity to move past the obstacles that present themselves at difficult moments," says Mr. Green. "I am here to lend a hand, to listen to you, and to support you through your growth."
You deserve dedicated time with a mental health professional — it can be life-changing.
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My go-to approach for helping people in couples/marriage counseling is to work on building communication skills. I find the best benefit in this approach because it gives couples the tools to resolve future issues/concerns.
I teach the following tools in couples/marriage counseling: communication skills, building/reestablishing trust, emotional regulation, and healthy coping skills.
I know a client is making meaningful progress in couples/marriage counseling when the couple is able to resolve disagreements without arguments.
Clients can supplement their time in couples/marriage counseling with bibliotherapy, individual therapy, and increasing healthy coping skills.
To prepare for your first couples/marriage counseling session, you can write down goals for therapy and bring them to the first session.
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.
Sometimes we can figure out how to address and manage a problem that arises in our relationship, but in other instances, we need a little help. And who better to help than someone who specializes in helping couples? If you and your partner could use some professional guidance in your relationship, consider working with a couples counselor or psychologist at Thriveworks Germantown in Montgomery County.
In addition to having specific expertise in helping couples work through the challenges that threaten their relationship, these individuals have important experience under their belt and they truly care about helping you live a happier, healthier life. To schedule an appointment, just give us a call.
Exploring couples counseling can help if:
This is a list of problems that could call for couples counseling. However, the list doesn’t stop there. Simply put, if you think that you and your partner could find value in working with a couples counseling, it is something you should explore. To hear more about it, or to schedule an appointment, give Thriveworks Germantown in Montgomery County a call.
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT): Fosters secure emotional bonds between partners, enhancing intimacy and communication.
Again, if you think that you and your partner could benefit from couples counseling in any way, reach out to Thriveworks Germantown, MD in Montgomery County. The counselors and psychologists at Thriveworks are skilled, caring, and they are eager to help you improve or maintain the health of your relationship. To schedule an appointment just give us a call or book online.
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Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Germantown is located in Churchill Executive Park, near Wisteria Dr and Germantown Rd, off Interstate 270. It is right by the Germantown Library and close to the Montgomery County Police 5th District.
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