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As a student of psychology and an observer of human nature, I know that our distress is not without meaning, not in vain, and that...
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As a student of psychology and an observer of human nature, I know that our distress is not without meaning, not in vain, and that there is a path to transform our pain into healing.
I am a licensed graduate professional counselor (LGPC) with 6 years of experience supporting clients facing mood disorders, behavioral concerns, and family challenges. I provide individual and family therapy using evidence-based approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy, person-centered therapy, and solution-focused therapy. I view therapy as a collaborative process designed to reduce distress, strengthen self-awareness, and improve overall quality of life.
I earned my master's degree in clinical mental health counseling from the College of William & Mary. I have received formal training in cognitive behavioral therapy and have applied this approach across diverse settings to help clients build resilience, improve emotional regulation, and develop effective coping skills.
I offer a flexible schedule and respect the time and effort you invest in your growth. Even little progress can create meaningful change. Together, we will focus on practical strategies that empower you to move forward with greater clarity and confidence.
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A fundamental aspect of our humanity is our need for unconditional positive regard, understanding, acceptance, and presence from o...
A fundamental aspect of our humanity is our need for unconditional positive regard, understanding, acceptance, and presence from one another.
I am a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) with 5 years of experience supporting adults navigating anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, life transitions, and emotional challenges. I provide a thoughtful, insight-oriented approach to therapy and believe that meaningful change begins with understanding the deeper roots of your struggles. I am committed to creating a safe, supportive space where you feel heard and respected.
I earned my master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Northwestern University, where I received training in psychodynamic psychotherapy and psychoanalysis. I draw from multiple evidence-based approaches and tailor treatment to each client’s unique needs, allowing therapy to unfold in a way that feels authentic and effective.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed or isolated, you don’t have to face it alone. I offer an engaged, compassionate, and collaborative environment where we can explore challenges together and work toward clarity, relief, and lasting growth. I look forward to supporting you on your journey.
You deserve dedicated time with a mental health professional — it can be life-changing.
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An approach for helping people in family therapy is to improve relationships between family members.
The following tools are used in family therapy: learning to practice empathy, emotional validation, reflective listening, and cognitive reframing.
A client is making meaningful progress in family therapy when they can utilize healthy communication skills.
Clients can supplement their time in family therapy by practicing skills learned in therapy at home.
To prepare for their first family therapy session, an individual can develop goals for therapy.
Family therapy helps families resolve conflicts and strengthen their relationships. It is led by qualified mental health professionals like psychologists, licensed professional counselors (LPCs), and licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs) who have extensive training in family dynamics and group communication.
Thriveworks family therapists in Germantown, MD usually begin by asking what everyone’s goals are for family counseling. Family members may need help with very specific issues or with general relationship functioning. But there are three main purposes in family counseling: to educate, to counsel, and to strengthen. Thriveworks also offers online family therapy and in-person services, so you may all meet in an office together or join a video call from your home depending on everyone’s location and availability.
The most effective form of Family therapy will often depend on the family itself, as there are many types of family therapy for therapists to use as they see fit in order to best meet the needs of their clients. However, one of the most commonly used types of family therapy is structural family therapy (SFT). SFT focuses specifically on family dynamics and interactions, looking at how they shape the relationships and structure present in the family. It can be effectively used to treat a variety of concerns.
This answer often looks different to each family that starts family therapy. However, some signs that your family might need to consider family counseling include frequent fights or misunderstandings, constant tension, experiencing loss, behavioral issues, marital issues, divorce, and blended family issues, among others.
In family therapy, therapists will often start by asking questions and assessing individual and family dynamics. From there, they may employ therapeutic techniques such as structured family therapy, CBT, strategic family therapy, and more depending on the present concerns and conflicts. From there, a therapist will work to open lines of communication between family members and facilitate emotional healing and growth.
Family therapy can be incredibly successful, with some studies reporting a success rate of almost 90% for improving participants’ emotional and mental health, and around 66% for improving their physical health.
Thriveworks therapists in Germantown, MD offer both online family therapy and in-person family therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
Family therapy is usually short term and solution-focused, with most families accomplishing their goals in 12 sessions or fewer. However, it can also last for longer if the probles at hand are more complex — and that’s okay, too.
For many of us, family is what makes the world go ‘round. We couldn’t imagine life without our family members and, frankly, we don’t want to. Family can shape everything about us, from what we eat to what we wear to our very purpose and identity.
When trouble strikes a family, the aftermath can be gruesome if not tackled head-on. Family therapy can help: The therapists work to evaluate all aspects of the family and help members resolve or at least manage conflict. The counselors and psychologists at Thriveworks Germantown in Montgomery County know that facing challenges is a normal part of being a family. They work to provide families with support and guidance to allow families to grow closer together through every obstacle they face. Through family therapy, our clients understand their families better and learn to relate to one another in healthy ways.
One of the main goals of family therapy is for each member to be equally supported and have their voice heard: our clinicians want to see families growing together. Maybe your family is experiencing multiple challenges and they keep piling up one on top of another, or maybe there has been one occasion that your family can’t overcome. Here are examples of challenges that families have faced and overcome through family therapy at Thriveworks:
If your family has undergone or is currently undergoing one or more of these challenges, family therapy could be just what you need. Sometimes extra guidance and support while working through your issues can be that helping hand your family needs to start your path toward a happier life as a unit. In family therapy, our clinicians can assist by:
Do you feel like your family is chartering in unknown and/or unwanted territory and can’t find a way out? At Thriveworks, we know that growing closer as a family is challenging, but it is possible. Our counselors can provide guidance and support throughout your journey.
Are you ready to get your family back on track? Our goal at Thriveworks is to offer a safe space for families to work together. We have a “no waiting list” policy, and you and your family can have your first session within the week. Also, we partner with a variety of insurance companies. We strive to provide exceptional services to all of our clients.
If you are ready to meet with one of our family therapists, give Thriveworks Germantown a call today at (240) 949-6808.
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