Family Therapy Maryland
Family Therapy in Maryland
Family forms the bedrock that enables us to thrive in all facets of life. Maneuvering through family dynamics presents both challenges and rewards. However, many families find themselves grappling with feelings of disconnection, conflicts and struggles to maintain a peaceful coexistence.
Families function as interlinked units, meaning the challenges faced by one member can impact the whole. Family Therapy Maryland provides a route towards addressing these issues, fostering a healthier home environment characterized by trust, effective conflict management, and collective development.
If your family is navigating through periods of disconnection, frequent disputes, or adjusting to significant life events such as divorce or bereavement, our team at the Counseling Center of Maryland is prepared to offer support. By working together, our experienced therapists and your family can channel moments of frustration into a foundation for a stronger, more cohesive family connection.
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Our Family Therapists in Maryland
Should your family be facing challenges such as emotional distance, persistent conflicts, or managing difficult transitions such as separation or mourning a loved one, our committed professionals at the Counseling Center of Maryland stand ready to support you.
Taylor Allie, LGPC
Navigating the ebbs and flows of life can be hard, and Taylor works to offer her clients a soft space to learn to ride the waves and remember the truth ...
Shelby Willoughby, LMSW
Shelby is a Licensed Master of Social worker in both Maryland and New York. She provides her services predominately through individual therapy but believes in bringing in chosen family systems ...
Sapna Singh, LMSW
Sapna (she/her) is a Dialectical Behavior Therapist and licensed social worker in DC, MD, and VA currently taking new clients virtually. Before graduating with her Masters from Columbia University, Sapna ...
Rebecca Aloni, LCPC
Rebecca is licensed in Maryland as a Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC). Rebecca provides individual, group, and family therapy to children, adolescents, and adults who struggle with depression, anxiety, social and ...
Pauliann Long, LCSW-C
Pauliann is a heart-centered, integrative clinical practitioner dedicated to helping people navigate major life transitions and crises; cultivate more ease, joy, and balance in their everyday lives; develop an ever-deeper ...
Nicole Fayard, LCPC/LPC, NCC
Nicole is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and board approved supervisor with a post master’s in Clinical Community Counseling from Johns Hopkins University. Nicole is also a National Certified Counselor ...
Melissa Melendez, LMSW, LGSW
Melissa is a licensed social worker in Maryland and Washington, DC. Melissa is passionate about providing individual and family therapy to children, adolescents, and young adults experiencing trauma, anxiety, and ...
Matt Korbon, LGPC
Matt serves clients of all ages and backgrounds and is a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC) in the State of Maryland. Matt weaves together various treatments, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ...
Mary Carlough, LCSW-C
Mary is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C) with over 25 years of clinical experience. Mary works with clients struggling with life cycle transitions, work/life balance, relationship issues, separation/divorce, mood ...
Laura Krause, LCSW-C
Laura uses trauma informed, evidence based and attachment focused approaches to provide a tailored therapeutic experience for each of her clients. She has an extensive background helping individuals, parents, caregivers, ...
Kim Wiltshire, LCPC
Kim specializes in helping adolescents and adults cope with anxiety, depression, PTSD, complex trauma, stress management, grief/loss, relationship concerns, self-esteem, self-harm, LGBTQIA+ issues, and general life transitions. She uses a ...
Heather McMullen, LCSW-C
Heather is a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical and a Board Certified Music Therapist. She provides services through individual therapy, group therapy, and parent support/coaching. She primarily utilizes strengths-based interventions, attachment ...
Drew Wilkins, LGPC
Drew serves clients of all ages and backgrounds and is a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC) in the State of Maryland. After almost two decades of developing people in their ...
Dallas Matthews, Clinical Graduate Intern
Dallas is a compassionate and empathetic graduate student pursuing a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at McDaniel College. He possesses a strong foundation in theoretical knowledge and ...
Brooke Shafer, LCPC/LPC
Winner of the Best of Bethesda in Child and Adolescent Counseling for 2024 Brooke has previously worked in Elementary and Middle Schools and in mental health crisis situations, specializing in ...
Beth Haytmanek, LCPC
Beth has a client-centered/humanistic approach with a focus on a strong therapeutic relationship and genuine empathy for her clients. Beth utilizes cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT); emotional awareness and tolerance; and is ...
Aleenia Nakamura, LMSW
I have always wanted to see people live the life they want. Since 2015, I have worked in the mental health field specifically in clinical practice, case management, and crisis ...
Discovering Family Therapy in Maryland
Family therapy is a type of psychotherapy designed to facilitate healing and encourage growth among family members. This approach is versatile, and suitable for a variety of family structures, whether it involves parent-child relationships, partnerships, or any group of individuals you consider family. Family Therapy Maryland supports diverse family configurations, emphasizing the significance of defining family on your terms.
Far from the common misconception of family therapy as a tense session on a therapist’s couch, it offers an opportunity for family members to interact candidly in a structured, supportive setting. Led by experienced therapists, families are encouraged to communicate openly, ensuring that each member feels listened to and validated. Our Maryland therapists provide a conducive environment for addressing issues calmly and constructively.
The journey through family therapy begins with an introductory session to better understand the family dynamics, identify challenges, and tailor the therapy to meet your specific needs. Our therapists work with your family to set goals and pursue them using various therapeutic techniques grounded in scientific research.
Your therapist will guide your family in identifying and modifying negative behavioral patterns to:
- Improve communication skills
- Restore trust
- Cultivate a deeper understanding among members
- Develop effective coping strategies
- Ensure accurate perceptions of one another
- Resolve long-standing conflicts
In Family Therapy Maryland, our objective is to equip you with the strategies and support needed to foster a more unified, resilient, and fulfilling family life, empowering you and your loved ones to flourish together.
Is Family Therapy the Right Choice for You?
Choosing Family Therapy Maryland doesn’t mean your family is facing a crisis; it signifies a proactive step towards enhancing already strong family connections. This therapeutic method is a valuable resource for strengthening family bonds and fostering deeper understanding among members.
However, if you or your family members are experiencing any of the following challenges, pursuing family therapy is strongly advised:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Unhealthy relationship dynamics
- Communication difficulties
- Parent-child conflicts
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Ongoing disputes and disagreements
- Managing significant life changes or transitions
- Coping with bereavement and loss
- Addressing addiction or substance abuse
- Tackling eating disorders
- Resolving issues in marriage
- Confronting infertility issues
- And other intricate situations
Remember, opting for therapy is an act of bravery and dedication to enhancing your family’s cohesion. Our Family Therapy Maryland therapists are dedicated to assisting families in cultivating stronger, more unified relationships.
Starting Family Therapy Maryland
Our Maryland Family Therapy specialists often encounter questions from individuals struggling to motivate their family members to join therapy sessions. The journey begins with one person taking the initiative to contact a family therapist, possibly attending a preliminary consultation alone. This first step offers a crucial chance to gain personalized insights into managing your family’s unique dynamics and developing a strategy to approach therapy as a united front with optimism.
Additionally, the availability of virtual therapy sessions greatly simplifies the task of including reluctant family members, offering a convenient and accessible way to start family therapy. It’s important to recognize that even if all family members can’t be present, their absence doesn’t decrease the therapy’s value. Family Therapy Maryland embraces a comprehensive approach, understanding that the development and advancements of any individual family member positively affect the family’s overall health and harmony.
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