Find a therapist, counselor or psychologist in Germantown, MD

"As a queer-identified clinician, I understand and prioritize the need for access to a stigma-free and trauma-informed therapeutic environment in which each of my clients are able to fully explore all aspects of life and identity, in order to become their most authentic self."

Katie Murray is a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical who works to provide her clients with education around mindfulness techniques, supporting them in gaining effective tools to manage presenting symptoms of PTSD, anxiety, and depression. She helps to empower their sense of confidence, self-awareness, and emotional regulation throughout the course of therapy. Katie is a welcoming and affirming therapist for members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Throughout her career, Katie has had a wide range of experiences working with both teens and adults who are survivors of complex trauma. In addition to previous outpatient therapy, she has managed community-based programs providing help with the transition to adulthood for at-risk teens and adolescents with significant mental health needs. She served as a co-facilitator of evidence-based multi-family psychoeducation groups for families with a teen diagnosed with either bipolar disorder or schizophrenia. Katie also spent six years as a therapist and Behavioral Health Director within the juvenile justice system and hardware secure settings, providing trauma-informed individual, family, and substance abuse services.

Katie maintains a strengths-based and trauma-informed approach with all clients. The basis of her work with clients is supported by the frameworks of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), solution-focused therapy, and motivational interviewing. Katie is on the national registry of therapists certified in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy and specializes in working with individuals who have a history of acute and complex traumatic experiences. 

"I have many years of experience working with a diverse array of clients."

Audrey Elkinson is a Licensed Certified Clinical Social Worker and Board-Certified Art Therapist (LCSW-C, ATR-BC)with more than 10 years of professional experience working with children, teens, and adults who have been struggling to cope with anxiety, depression, family conflict, dysfunctional relationships, behavioral issues, poor coping skills, oppositional defiance disorder, low self-esteem, women's issues, chronic stress, and more.  

Audrey received her Master's degree in Social Work from the University of Maryland, where she was a research assistant to the Financial Social Work Initiative. She then completed a certificate program in Forensic Social Work at the University of Maryland School of Social Work. Audrey has also earned a Master's degree in Art Therapy from George Washington University. She has worked as a court evaluator at the Montgomery County Circuit Court, in Rockville, Maryland. In that position, she conducted custody evaluations, testified as an expert witness in custody trials, taught co-parent education classes, and performed adoption home studies.  

Audrey believes in the uniqueness of each client and is eclectic in her approach to treatment and uses multiple modalities. Audrey often uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectal behavioral therapy (DBT), and art therapy. As an individual, couple, or family, you'll be able to work side by side with Audrey to start making progress towards a better quality of life and improved mental health. 

"As a senior clinician, I understand the uniqueness that all my clients bring to the clinical process and pride myself in an eclectic approach to treatment. "

Janet Hawkins-Pope is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) that has over 10 years of experience working with adults, couples, and families from a variety of backgrounds, including veterans and active military members. She specializes in treating dysfunctional relationships, depression, anger management, adjustment disorders, anxiety, family conflict, grief, loss, trauma, and PTSD. 

Janet has a significant background and training in relationship therapy, which includes communications, conflict management, emotional safety, and problem-solving. She enjoys working with couples to help them achieve greater insight and understanding into their relationship. Janet’s education and diverse background give her a wealth of experience to apply in working with her clients. 

She prides herself on providing her clients with a tailored treatment that can be integrated into their daily lives. Janet supports her clients toward self-empowerment and brings a wealth of professional and life experience to help clients on their journey of healing.