Psychologist Dawn Byrne providing different types of therapy in North Chevy Chase

Dawn Byrne

Clinician
License Type(s): M.A. ,LCPC,Addiction counselor
Mental Wellness Specialties: AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemCoaching
25 years offering treatment

I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland with over 25 years of experience in treating relational, mental health and addiction issues. I hold two masters degrees- in Counseling and Education. I have worked in a variety of settings: private practice; corporate employee assistance programs (EAP); community psychiatry programs; and addiction recovery clinics. I have also served as a "Crisis Interventionist" in an ER setting, so I am comfortable sorting out complex problems in a rapid manner. Prior to serving as a corporate and community counselor, I was a corporate trainer, specializing in Coping Skills. So I provide psycho-educational skills to enhance individual therapy and everyday situations. My style is client-centered and solution-focused. I will provide you with a safe space to help you explore, discuss and resolve whatever issues you bring in. The goal is to help you decide what changes you want to make to increase satisfaction with your life. My focus is on providing you with practical skills that help you with everyday issues: relational conflict at home and work; self-management; emotional and coping with anxiety. Areas of Specialty: Relational Issues Coping Skills Self-Management Skills Setting Boundaries Managing Conflict Decision- Making Alcohol and Drug Addiction Anxiety and Stress Management Additional Areas of Expertise: Relapse Prevention Recovery Skills Crisis Interventions Risk Assessments Years of Experience: Counseling: 25+ years Addiction Counseling: 20+ years Crisis Intervention: 7 years Corporate training: 10 years

Psychologist Roxane Johnson providing different types of therapy in North Chevy Chase

Roxane Johnson

Clinician
License Type(s): LCPC
Mental Wellness Specialties: AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefDepression
16 years offering treatment

I am a therapist licensed in Maryland with over 15 years of experience working as a psychotherapist and life coach. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, PTSD, Trauma, Adults with Childhood Abuse, and ADHD. I have also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma and emotional abuse. My therapy style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Providing a safe, judgement free environment. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, person-centered, and solution focus therapy. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards change. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you. I look forward to working with you!

Psychologist Emilia  Casale  providing different types of therapy in North Chevy Chase

Emilia Casale

Clinician
License Type(s): LCSW-C
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseSelf esteem
8 years offering treatment

Welcome to therapy, glad you're here! I am a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C) licensed in Maryland with over 8 years of experience working as an individual and family therapist. I have worked successfully with clients with a wide range of concerns including difficulties with self esteem, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, ADHD, and career challenges. I have also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma and emotional abuse in unhealthy relationships. I offer my clients a positive and inviting space in which real acceptance and growth can be fostered. Using evidence-based treatments with an open and compassionate approach, I help clients get to a place where they are able to live the life they desire and deserve. My counseling style is warm and interactive as well as direct, with the underlying belief that therapy should be a respectful partnership with the mutual goal of getting you to where you want to go. I highly value my client's natural gifts, preferences, and cultural perspectives they bring to the therapeutic relationship, therefor I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, psychoeducation, humanistic, and mindfulness practices. It takes courage and self-determination to seek a more fulfilling life and to take the first steps towards change. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you to reach your goals! Should you feel in need of urgent help or that you are in crisis at any time during our work together; please call 1-800-273-TALK24 hours a day; or 911. This forum does not provide any type of emergency services, so I want to be sure you know who to contact if you need immediate help.

Psychologist Al Balaa providing different types of therapy in North Chevy Chase

Al Balaa

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefSelf esteemCoaching
12 years offering treatment

I am licensed in Maryland with 12 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, coping with grief and loss, & 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. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

Psychologist Matthew Powell providing different types of therapy in North Chevy Chase

Matthew Powell

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefDepression
23 years offering treatment

I am licensed in Maryland with 23 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, & coping with grief and loss. 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. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

Psychologist Lewis Barnett providing different types of therapy in North Chevy Chase

Lewis Barnett

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesAnger management
18 years offering treatment

I am licensed in Maryland with 18 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, & intimacy related issues. 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. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Psychologist Giselle DeGrafenreid providing different types of therapy in North Chevy Chase

Giselle DeGrafenreid

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepression
23 years offering treatment

I am licensed in Maryland with 23 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, family conflicts, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & depression. 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 Caryl Cabrera providing different types of therapy in North Chevy Chase

Caryl Cabrera

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changes
10 years offering treatment

I am licensed in Maryland with 10 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I also have experience working with coping with life changes. 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 seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

Psychologist Sacra Durandisse providing different types of therapy in North Chevy Chase

Sacra Durandisse

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseSelf esteemCoping with life changes
27 years offering treatment

I am licensed in District of Columbia and Maryland with 27 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, trauma and abuse, & 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. 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 Rushawna Melenyah providing different types of therapy in North Chevy Chase

Rushawna Melenyah

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesAnger managementSelf esteemDepression
8 years offering treatment

I am licensed in Maryland with 14 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger management, motivation, self esteem, & confidence. I also have experience working with depression. 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.

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Types of therapists available to clients in North Chevy Chase

Understanding the type of therapy you'd like to search for is crucial before finding a therapist or psychologist. Be sure to narrow your search for therapists in North Chevy Chase that can offer psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), talk therapy, group therapy, marriage and family therapy for individuals or couples, or couples therapy depending on your needs.

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

Mental health therapists in North Chevy Chase available through BetterHelp are accredited to help individuals and couples. North Chevy Chase 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, North Chevy Chase therapists are trained in any type of therapy in the North Chevy Chase region and in the state of Maryland.

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Therapists in North Chevy Chase 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 North Chevy Chase may also provide a safe place and validation for clients experiencing emotional pain, or that simply want a psychological assessment. 

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