Bethesda Therapists specializing in Depression

First Steps Psychological Services,LLC

First Steps is a high quality mental healthcare practice that provides mental health services to teens aged 13+, adults, and families. As the Founder and CEO, I am a clinical psychotherapist with over 30 years of experience helping clients suffering depression, anxiety, adhd, relationship issues, trauma, eating disorders and substance use. I have a healthy respect for the courage it takes to seek a better life. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you.

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Candice Peggs

I'm passionate about women's health and caregiver wellness. Clients come to therapy often feeling lost, confused and stuck. Many people want to process work stress, worries, sleep issues, loneliness, health challenges, grief and loss, parent/child dynamics, relationships, guilt and shame, career and life transitions. My work emphasizes mind/body awareness to facilitate healing. I've worked with clients who are completely new to therapy and those who have tried therapy before.

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Laura Jones

Do you struggle with your relationship with food, your body, or exercise? I take a Health at Every Size approach to my work with eating disorders. My approach is based in attachment & family work with skill building when necessary. Getting to the root of the issue is as important as focusing on problem-solving in the present. I also specialize in working with the LGBTQ+ & POC communities on a variety of issues including but not limited to coming out, transitioning, and identity work.

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Kim Torrence

You have checked all the boxes of what you think would bring health and happiness. Yet you live with constant anxiety, dread of something going wrong, and a sense that you aren't good enough. You care deeply and feel strongly, and that can make it hard to put work down, hard to ignore other people's negativity, hard to not take everything personally. You want to be more present for the moments of your life, and you've tried pretty much everything to no avail. You wonder if there is another way.

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Andrea Miller

Andrea possesses a strong passion for addressing Trauma and PTSD, Career Counseling, Anxiety, Depression, Self-esteem/Personal Growth, Life Transitions/Adjustment, Relationship Conflict, Multicultural Issues, Religion and Spirituality, Self-harm, Suicidal Ideation, and Bipolar/Mood Disorders.

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Sharon Schonteich

I specialize in college students through mature adults, with a particular emphasis on navigating life transitions or complex roles as individuals, partners, employees and family members. My areas of specialty include anxiety and depression, stress and work-life balance, life transitions, and family and relationships. I have particular expertise in infertility, pregnancy and parenting.

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Ali Siewert

Being human is often tough. Sometimes we lose our way and can feel stuck and overwhelmed. Sometimes we would like to change parts of our lives or ourselves but don’t know how. Therapy can be an empowering way to promote healing, growth, and wellness. Often, we initially seek treatment to address a specific concern and then begin to uncover other areas of our lives in which we want to make meaningful change. My goal is for this process to feel supportive, affirming, and appropriately challenging.

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Sayuri (Julie) Heinl

Have you looked at yourself in the mirror and not recognize the person looking back at you? Do you ever wonder how you went from 0-60? Do you do things in the moment—yell, scream, shut down, pretend like you don’t care—and wish you could take it back? If you are filled with anger, sadness, anxiety, fear, mistrust, and negativity, it will inevitably seep into your relationships with those you love. These parts of us tend to push others away, even though what we most desire is peace & connection.

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Allison Bernardo

I specialize in working with LGBTQ+ individuals, teens, and those navigating grief or loss. My ideal clients are those seeking support with identity development, emotional challenges, and coping with profound life changes. I offer a compassionate, understanding approach to help clients build resilience and achieve personal growth. If you're looking for a supportive space to explore these issues, I’m here to help.

Tracey Knows

I connect best with clients who feel overwhelmed by anxiety or people-pleasing, and who aren’t sure how to set healthy boundaries. Whether you're navigating life changes or managing anxiety, time management and/or OCD, I’m here to help you explore holistic healing of the mind, body, and soul. Together, we’ll nurture self-compassion, rebuild self-esteem, and move toward empowerment, peace, balance, and lasting change.

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Kathryn Harlow

I know how isolating it can feel to experience stressful or traumatic events on your own, and so often, we feel like a burden on our loved ones for turning to them for support. It is my mission to help you process difficult experiences in a safe environment, so you can grow, heal, and start to feel like yourself again.

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Lindsey Moore

Do you wonder how to get everything done in a day? Is your mind constantly spinning with thoughts of "I should," I can't" or "I'm afraid?" Is there so much going on in your mind that you struggle to make even the first steps towards change? It's time to figure out exactly what is holding you back and create strategies that will help clear the clutter. Together we will target the thoughts that are holding you back.

Online Therapy

Olivia Stoltzfoos

I specialize in depression, anxiety and addiction, specifically alcohol abuse. I enjoy working with both individuals, as well as couples, to identify problem(s), set goals, and create a plan to collaboratively meet these goals. Through education and support I make space for clients to learn, grow and flourish. I strive to encourage individuals to expand the capacity to which they understand themselves in order to enhance control over their mental health.

Tiffany Sankofa

My clients are people of all ages from a wide variety of cultural, socioeconomic, faith and gender backgrounds who want to end the control that anxiety and trauma have had in their lives. If you’re looking for concrete tools that work and a supportive environment where you can learn and unlearn, creating a better life for yourself and your loved ones, let’s talk today. Why wait?

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Angela Alborn

I truly believe the journey you are on is far greater than the season you are walking through. Adjusting to life in a post pandemic world has left many learning to cope with the unknown; unknown stress, unknown career paths, unknown relationships, unknown trauma, unknown sense of self. Sometimes these unknowns cause increased anxiety, depressive states, low self esteem, stress in relationships and loss of direction. You are capable of embracing the unknowns to build your new life.

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Ian Caughlan

I’m affirming of all genders, sexualities, and relationship structures. My approach is collaborative and flexible. We’ll work together to help you articulate your needs and craft a plan for meeting them. I’ll provide practical tools for immediate relief and help you gain insight to support lasting change.

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Noor Masri

Are you searching for a culturally sensitive therapist? I am someone who integrates different therapeutic approaches and tailors to each individual's wants and needs.

CoTenacious Therapy

Our clients are folks who are looking to build the best versions of themselves, their relationships, and their lives. They take an active role in treatment and work both in and out of session on their goals. They are seeking a safe place to build a relationship so they have a therapist who is working hard with them.

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Beth Levine

Do you get overwhelmed by your emotions or feel numb? Do you get caught in a negative spiral of shame and worthlessness? Maybe you find that you feel irritable much of the time or have trouble concentrating. I know that these challenges and others are painful and get in the way of leading a fulfilling life. I don’t want you to suffer from them anymore. The skills I have learned and the understanding I bring to my work will help you be self-compassionate and enjoy your life.

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Kathryn Ziemer

I combine evidence-based methods with a warm welcoming environment. What can you expect out of therapy? 1) Reducing symptoms: We’ll work together so you feel better as soon as possible. 2) Figuring out the root of your challenges: We’ll explore what caused you to feel this way in the first place. 3) Building your confidence going forward: You will learn and practice new skills that will help you feel confident overcoming future challenges.

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Evan Harris

Are you afraid that your proclivities towards kink or polyamory/ethical non-monogamy are due to trauma? I would almost certainly disagree. Are you afraid that if you see a therapist for your trauma they'll attribute your kinkiness or poly-ness to that trauma? I won't. Ever. Imagine a life without anxiety, inexplicable anger, deep sadness, or panic attacks. You're feeling like there must be a better way to live; I can help you find it.

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