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I am committed to providing an empathic, warm, and judgment-free space where you can feel understood and empowered....
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I am committed to providing an empathic, warm, and judgment-free space where you can feel understood and empowered.
Alex Johnson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 6 years of experience. She works with clients 18+, and specializes in anxiety disorders, depression, self-esteem issues, and ADHD management.
Alex has her Master's in Social Work from the University of Michigan. She holds a child welfare certificate from Michigan State University and has experience in crisis intervention, foster care systems, and trauma-informed care.
Alex believes therapy should be collaborative and rooted in trust. She creates a warm, judgment-free space and focuses on building strong therapeutic relationships as the foundation for meaningful change.
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Anne Donohue is a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical in the state of Maryland with more than 20 years of experience in vari...
Anne Donohue is a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical in the state of Maryland with more than 20 years of experience in various mental health settings. She earned her Master’s degree in Social Work from California State University Long Beach in 1995, and her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Florida Atlantic University in 1991.
Anne approaches counseling as a collaboration between counselor and client and utilizes a client-centered, strength-based approach to care. She works to provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space in which she can help clients work towards meaningful change.
As a Licensed Social Worker, I understand how systems within our society impact our lives and how to assistance changing them....
As a Licensed Social Worker, I understand how systems within our society impact our lives and how to assistance changing them.
Michelle is a Licensed Clinical Certified Social Worker (LCCSW) in Maryland and Pennsylvania. She is passionate about educating people about domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. Michelle works with adults with anxiety, depression, along with those with trauma.
Michelle received her Bachelor’s degree from Shippensburg University and Master’s degree in Social Work from Indiana University. Michelle uses cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) approach in treatment along with other therapeutic interventions.
We all go through challenges in life. Michelle is confident that she would be able to support you on your journey to gain new perspectives that allow you to cope with life struggles. If you are ready to do the work, schedule an appointment with her today.
As a Christian woman of color, I would like to challenge the stigma and cultural myths associated with certain religious groups an...
As a Christian woman of color, I would like to challenge the stigma and cultural myths associated with certain religious groups and with people of color that discourage engagement in mental health treatment.
Angela Murray is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience providing mental health services to children and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitional issues, and stress.
Angela completed her Bachelor of Arts Degree at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore and received her Master of Social Work Degree from Salisbury University. Angela has advanced specialization in the treatment of trauma and has received post-graduate certificates in trauma from The Trauma Institute at JRI and Ferentz Institute.
As her client, Angela will offer you a personalized treatment plan that’s catered to fit your individual needs. Together, you’ll be able to address challenges and barriers that are preventing you from reaching your potential.
You deserve dedicated time with a mental health professional — it can be life-changing.
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Marriage counseling, also known as couples therapy and relationship counseling, helps couples work through their specific relationship issues. Thriveworks marriage counseling in Bethesda, MD 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 Marriage counseling include:
Marriage counseling 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 marriage counseling 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.
Marriage counseling at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you and your partner.
On average, couples attend marriage counseling for 12 weeks. However, marriage counseling may last longer or shorter, dependent on the couples’ needs, the challenges they’d like to work through, and the pace of their progress. Marriage counselors and therapists at Thriveworks in Bethesda, MD work with their clients to create goals, decide on ideal timelines, and establish treatment plans.
A healthy marriage requires time and effort with no days off. It’s accepting and working through the challenges that come. It’s putting in the work to build a happy relationship and two happy individuals, too. Here’s the thing, though: sometimes the challenges that arise threaten (and prove) to dismantle a marriage. The good news is there are experts who specialize in helping couples to properly address and overcome these challenges, including jealousy, infidelity, burnout, financial strain, and a difference in values or beliefs.
The exact issue isn’t what’s important: what’s important is your willingness to work through the issue with your partner. As long as you are willing to put in the work, a marriage therapist or psychologist at Thriveworks Bethesda can help you to save or improve your marriage. These professionals can also teach you tools for properly addressing issues that arise in the future. If you think you could find value in marriage therapy, call Thriveworks Bethesda today at (240) 513-3093.
We all put our relationships on the backburner from time to time. We endure long hours at work, focus on spending time with our kids, and drown in chores at home. But at some point, we need to turn some attention back to our marriage. A marriage therapist or psychologist can give you helpful tips for making time for your spouse and communicating properly when life does get a little hectic. Additionally, they can assist you with having difficult conversations about…
Marriage therapy aims to help couples recognize and resolve conflicts as well improve their overall relationship. We accomplish this mission at Thriveworks Bethesda by offering individualized care. In other words, your therapist or psychologist will get to know you, your partner, and your relationship. Then, as we mentioned above, your therapist will develop a treatment plan that takes your specific needs and goals into consideration, of which might include learning to communicate more effectively, talking through potential problem areas, or even working one on one with your therapist in addition to your sessions together.
Your therapist will use their skills, experience, and training to create the best possible experience in treatment—one that yields real results. Every single one of our providers cares deeply about their clients. And they are dedicated to succeeding in their mission of helping couples to build better relationships. If you think that your marriage could benefit from the professional help of a marriage therapist, reach out to Thriveworks Bethesda. We want to help.
Do you believe that you and your spouse could benefit from working with a marriage therapist? If not to resolve a problem that is plaguing your relationship, then to equip you with tools for addressing future problems? Or, perhaps to improve the overall strength of your marriage? In any case, a marriage therapist can prove beneficial to your relationship.
If you are ready to schedule an appointment, reach out to Thriveworks Bethesda. A scheduling specialist will answer your call and help you set up an appointment with one of our marriage therapists. We have flexible scheduling options to choose from, including evening and weekend sessions. When you’re ready, give us a call at (240) 513-3093 to schedule your appointment. We look forward to hearing from you!
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