Psychologist Vanessa Okechukwu providing different types of therapy in Chevy Chase Section Three

Vanessa Okechukwu

Clinician
License Type(s): MSW,LCSW-C
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression
11 years offering treatment

I earned my Master in Social Work from University of Maryland, School of Social Work, Baltimore, MD in 2010. I also earned my Bachelors of Arts in Information System from University of Maryland Baltimore County, Baltimore MD in 2003. I have Licensed Certified Social Worker - Clinical (LCSW-C) in MD, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in DC, Personal Trainer License and Health Coach License. I am a member of National Association of Social Work and American Council on Exercise. For more than 10 years, I have been using humanistic, person-center, strength-focused therapy, motivational Interviews, crisis and brief Intervention to assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual, family or group in diverse therapy environment. I believe in treating all persons with respect, compassion and thoughtful of the person’s background. Also, I am commented to helping people to live life to their fullest potential because we all have one life to leave and we deserve to be in pace with ourselves. Looking forward to working with you!

Psychologist Penny Walters providing different types of therapy in Chevy Chase Section Three

Penny Walters

Clinician
License Type(s): LCSW-C
Mental Wellness Specialties: Family conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issues
30 years offering treatment

I am a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical from Maryland with 29 years experience. I am experienced in helping clients develop goals to help them overcome their life stressors that are impacting their daily living activities. I have experience working with clients with trauma, depression, anxiety, ADHD and childhood physical, emotional and sexual abuse. I will help my clients develop their goals and utilize Cognitive Behavior Therapy and other techniques to meet their goals. I believe in providing clients with support and guidance while allowing them self determination. I look forward to working with you and helping you meet your goals!

Psychologist Dr. Launa Duffy providing different types of therapy in Chevy Chase Section Three

Dr. Launa Duffy

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietySelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changes
4 years offering treatment

I am a licensed counselor in Maryland with over a decade of education in psychology and counseling. I have half a decade experience in the field in a number of different settings from emergency rooms to outpatient clinics. I gained my PhD in Counseling in May 2022. I am a National Certified Counselor and am a Board Certified Telemental Health Counselor. I have had training in an array of mental health issues from depression, anxiety, bipolar, career concerns, life transitions, racial or identity discrimination, and trauma. While I don't exclusively work in these therapies, I heavily borrow from CBT, ACT, Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy. Working in the settings from inpatient to outpatient has afforded me the skill to shape keen diagnostic skills, and you receive the benefit of knowing I will take on the most efficient treatment for your diagnosis. I work first and foremost with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. As a counselor, I know it takes courage to seek and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey. At Liberty University I became keenly aware of the five domains of the individual: the cognitive, the behavioral, the emotional, the social and the spiritual. While I attended Liberty University I know our faiths, spirituality and walks of life all look different. I will support you in your journey.

Psychologist Dr. Lynn Duffy providing different types of therapy in Chevy Chase Section Three

Dr. Lynn Duffy

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefCareer difficulties
23 years offering treatment

I am licensed in Maryland with 23 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse in individual modality, & career difficulties. I work primarily with married couples, providing both premarital and post-marital services in a specific protocol. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am glad you are getting started! The purpose of my services is to provide counseling and treatment, however I am unable to provide services of disability related, as I am not trained, certified nor an expert in this area. As a final note, please understand that if you are driving a vehicle and not parked, sitting in a public restaurant or other public area, or using alcohol or other substances during our session and possibility you may be charged for a missed appointment, I will respectfully request for your session to be rescheduled. Further, I request for individuals and couples to strive to use headphones that are not Bluetooth, but are wired, for your protection of your privacy. On a note of clarification, as this format is not conducive to certain issues, this provider will refer to either another provider or a higher level of care. For example, if there is any emotional, physical/DV, sexual or financial abuse, high conflict or fights, which includes any potentiality of violence. On this forum I offer Brief Solution Focused Therapy and not long term therapy. If a couple is trying to determine whether or not to continue the relationship or marriage, this is better served with a different type of service, perhaps mediation, chaplain services, or even an individual modality. As this may be against the Code of Ethics, this provider cannot assist with determining whether to continue a relationship or marriage. Thank you, in advance, for understanding the nature of my services and for sharing your journey with me.

Psychologist Kara Finamore providing different types of therapy in Chevy Chase Section Three

Kara Finamore

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepression
10 years offering treatment

I am licensed in Maryland with 7 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, lgbt-related issues, relationship issues, & trauma and abuse. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

Psychologist Dr. Jo-Linda Butterfield providing different types of therapy in Chevy Chase Section Three

Dr. Jo-Linda Butterfield

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Relationship issuesGriefSelf esteemCoping with life changesCoaching
20 years offering treatment

I am a licensed Psychologist in Maryland with over 20 years of professional work experience helping clients with personal, workplace, and family relationships in all life phases. May experience is varied and set across many settings--private practice, hospitals, assisted-living and rehab centers, schools post-graduate academia, addition treatment programs, and more. My clients may be struggling with negative feelings, coping with grief and losses, sometimes overwhelmed with stress, anxiety, isolation , ADHD, or health issues, including burnout. Or they may be lacking motivation, self-esteem and confidence, and want professional support in navigating difficult transitions, shifts in mindset and mental outlook, climbing out of procrastination and clutter, changing mindset and mental outlook, inner exploration, or external goals and practices that positively re-orient their lives. Along with my training and licensure as a Clinical Psychologist, I have credentials from the International Coach Federation as a PCC-level Personal and Professional Coach, and from the NBHWC as a Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach. I have taught and mentored students in two established coach-training programs in Maryland. My background in coaching has been invaluable in helping my clients successfully achieve and maintain their goals, whether the goals are oriented around shifting dysfunctional mental patterns or making concrete behavioral and relationship changes. All of us are capable of finding positive pathways towards happier and more fulfilling lives. We will work collaboratively to identify and achieve your goals and overall vision.. Recognizing your strengths and other resources will help you overcome challenges and create new possibilities for the way you want to live. It takes courage to reach out for help, and I commend you for taking that step to move forward towards the life you want. I am here to support you in that process.

Psychologist Jacquelyn Horton providing different types of therapy in Chevy Chase Section Three

Jacquelyn Horton

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsCareer difficultiesCoaching
22 years offering treatment

I am licensed in DC, Maryland and Virginia with 25 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & career difficulties. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

Psychologist Carol Yauger providing different types of therapy in Chevy Chase Section Three

Carol Yauger

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefCoping with life changes
22 years offering treatment

I am licensed in Maryland with 22 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & coping with grief and loss. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialogue and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Psychologist Krista Healy Schaefer providing different types of therapy in Chevy Chase Section Three

Krista Healy Schaefer

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyGriefSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
7 years offering treatment

I am licensed in Maryland with 7 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with grief and loss, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & depression. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

Psychologist Macarena Santelices providing different types of therapy in Chevy Chase Section Three

Macarena Santelices

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepression
14 years offering treatment

Disclaimer: I do not do Trauma therapy, please seek a different therapist if you are wanting to do some trauma work :) I am licensed in California and Maryland with 14 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. I am here to support you and meet you where you are so we can work together to identify and meet your goals. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

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Types of therapists available to clients in Chevy Chase Section Three

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Licensed therapists & mental health professionals available through BetterHelp's online platform

Mental health therapists in Chevy Chase Section Three available through BetterHelp are accredited to help individuals and couples. Chevy Chase Section Three therapists' credentials can include licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), and clinician or doctor of psychology (PsyD). Regardless of their licensure, Chevy Chase Section Three therapists are trained in any type of therapy in the Chevy Chase Section Three region and in the state of Maryland.

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Therapists in Chevy Chase Section Three can help clients in improving healthy relationships, communication skills, working through life transitions, couples challenges, managing a mood disorder, improving coping skills, self help tips, offer life coaching, family life, or change in negative thinking patterns. A therapist in Chevy Chase Section Three may also provide a safe place and validation for clients experiencing emotional pain, or that simply want a psychological assessment. 

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