Silver Spring Therapists specializing in Adolescent Issues

Laurel Fay

Robin Brannan

You may think a Marriage and Family Therapist only does Couples Therapy. Surprise! That's not true. Therapists with licenses in Marriage and Family Therapy are trained to examine every issue with relationship health in mind. This means that whether we're treating your child's ADHD, your anxiety, or your partner's autism, there's a high priority on ensuring that your relationships get better as a result of our work. I obtained my masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Maryland College Park in 2001 and my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology Summa Cum Laude from Wake Forest University. I provided therapy in public school settings (elementary and middle schools) for 14 years prior to launching my private practice in 2015, so my primary focus is on treating school aged children and their families. However, I do provide couples therapy for couples whose relationship has been impacted by family stress.

Heather Haledjian

While I've been in the field of social work for over 20 years, my recent years of in depth experience and training has been in the area of eating disorders. As a woman who's grown up in a society that over-emphasizes food and body control and as a parent of teens myself, I am able to connect with both girls and women who struggle with these issues as well as their parents who are often desperately seeking help for their child who has developed an eating disorder. I work from a Health At Every Size perspective and utilize emotion focused interventions. For tweens and teens, I typically utilize Family Based Treatment (FBT) and for older teens and adults I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, however the approach may vary based on individual circumstances. Additionally, I believe in collaboration with other professionals working with my clients for best outcomes.

Katelyn Alcamo

All of the therapists at Family Therapy Center of Bethesda are Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists. As such, we take a holistic approach to helping our clients. We also know that traditional talk therapy is not a good fit for everyone, especially children, so our therapists also offer play, art, and sand tray therapy. As therapists, we know that having a strong therapeutic relationship is one of the most important factors in helping you to create the lasting change and growth you are looking for. While all of the therapists at FTCB are passionate, experienced, and caring, they each bring their own individual strengths, styles, and techniques to the therapy room.

Jaclyn Halpern

We are a unique practice providing comprehensive, collaborative mental health care through out team of psychiatrists, psychologists, and psychotherapists. Our patient population is diverse, and we are neurodiversity affirmative and inclusive and welcoming to all. We are dedicated to creating the most helpful treatment path for each and every person and family. We offer individual and group therapy, parenting, art therapy, psychiatry/psychopharmacology, comprehensive testing, and TMS, Neurofeedback, eTNS, and VR Therapy. We welcome patients of every age. We offer individual, group, and family therapy, as well as parenting support. We offer in-person comprehensive testing, and both virtual and in-person therapy. We are strengths based, and use self-compassion and positive parenting as baselines for our therapy. Our clinicians are trained in a range of modalities, including ACT, CBT, DBT, Trauma, Mindfulness, and Art Therapy. We seek to match each individual to their ideal clinician.

Naomi LeVine

I use a blend of a few different therapy modalities, including acceptance and commitment therapy, experiential therapy, and emotionally focused therapy, to tailor our work together to fit your needs. However, my goal is to always use your strengths and values as our foundation. My background in couple & family therapy means I both work with multiple people in the room and, in individual therapy, acknowledge and explore the ways in which we are influenced by the people in our lives and places from where we come. I am also a certified Prepare/Enrich facilitator and love working with couples for premarital therapy. I value authenticity, empathy, and humor, and try to make sure all are present in our work together. I hope that you’ll leave our time together feeling resilient, accomplished, and more compassionate towards yourself and the people in your life.

Jennifer Kogan

My practice offers inclusive and compassionate individual and couple counseling and consultation. I help people learn how to observe their thoughts and feelings with less judgment. For couples, the Gottman method is an evidence-based approach to help you connect and communicate effectively to build a joyful connection and friendship with your partner.

Ari Yares

My style is warm, collaborative and engaged. I understand that both parents and children are often apprehensive about seeking the support and help of a psychologist and I aim to put both at ease. My goal is to make your time working with me whether it is through psychoeducational testing, therapy, or parent coaching meaningful and useful. As an evaluator, I want to help parents and children understand the questions that brought them to me by being thorough and thoughtful. I am well versed in a number of assessment batteries and can tailor my work to address those concerns. I strive to set aside the “psychobabble” and use language that parents can understand when we discuss testing results. In therapy, I focus on using cognitive behavior therapy, skills training, and mindfulness to help clients work through a variety of challenges. My goal is to help children and adolescents develop skills to help them become more resilient and successful.

Rose Bleiweis

I am certified as a Trauma practitioner, which incorporates various techniques to assist with processing, healing from, and working through trauma or other concerns. I believe that what we go through in our past impacts us in the present, so together, we discuss these impacts and how to best work through them. You are in the driver seat, and I am here to guide you and work with you around the roadblocks. We will work on understanding the impact of early experiences on your present life, while shifting negative thoughts to make them more positive and realistic. I look forward to starting on this journey with you!

Rose Bleiweis

I am certified as a Trauma practitioner, which incorporates various techniques to assist with processing, healing from, and working through trauma or other concerns. I believe that what we go through in our past impacts us in the present, so together, we discuss these impacts and how to best work through them. You are in the driver seat, and I am here to guide you and work with you around the roadblocks. We will work on understanding the impact of early experiences on your present life, while shifting negative thoughts to make them more positive and realistic. I look forward to starting on this journey with you!

Robin Brannan

You may think a Marriage and Family Therapist only does Couples Therapy. Surprise! That's not true. Therapists with licenses in Marriage and Family Therapy are trained to examine every issue with relationship health in mind. This means that whether we're treating your child's ADHD, your anxiety, or your partner's autism, there's a high priority on ensuring that your relationships get better as a result of our work. I obtained my masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Maryland College Park in 2001 and my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology Summa Cum Laude from Wake Forest University. I provided therapy in public school settings (elementary and middle schools) for 14 years prior to launching my private practice in 2015, so my primary focus is on treating school aged children and their families. However, I do provide couples therapy for couples whose relationship has been impacted by family stress.

Monique McIntyre

I use a holistic approach when working with clients and utilizes tools from various orientations including but not limited to: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Person-Centered Therapy. My main goal is to help my clients manage life’s challenges, grow, and develop insight in order to help them create the life and the relationships they desire.

Monique McIntyre

I use a holistic approach when working with clients and utilizes tools from various orientations including but not limited to: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Person-Centered Therapy. My main goal is to help my clients manage life’s challenges, grow, and develop insight in order to help them create the life and the relationships they desire.

Jasmine Williams

I received my Bachelors degree in Sociology from The Sage Colleges. I went on to achieve my Masters degree in Social Work from Hunter College - Silberman School of Social Work. At this time, I am pursuing my doctorate in International Psychology with a focus in Trauma. I have furthered my clinical knowledge by receiving certifications and extensive training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Exposure Response Prevention Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Trauma-Focused treatment modalities. At this time, I am licensed to practice in the state of New York, Maryand, and Washington DC. I am also proficient in both the English and Spanish language!

Nicole Briscoe

My skillset highlights the treatment modality of motivational interviewing, CBT,DBT, and Solution Based Therapy. I am certified as a motivational interviewer and have facilitate multiple trainings utilizing this focus. In my experience, motivational interviewing has been an effective direct client centered counseling approach to help individuals invoke change talk while recognizing strategies to resolve ambivalence about toward a goal. I utilize the structure of open ended questions, affirmations, reflective statements, and Summarizing (OARS). The art and skill of Dialectical Therapy has long been a passion of mine. Through DBT, individuals are able to challenge their negative thoughts through mindfulness and balanced thinking.

Sabrina Bowen

Communication issues or infidelity are the two top areas that I work with. My third area of expertise is working with individuals going thru difficult life situations. Divorce, separation, anxiety, and depression are some of the issues that I frequently help clients process and heal. My clients have told me that they appreciate my gentle support, knowledge, and guidance. I use a mixture of two research-based approaches: The Gottman approach and Emotionally Focused Therapy. Both have been recognized as effective. Call or email me today and see for yourself why I have good reviews.

Laura Goldstein

I work primarily with teens and young adults who struggle with mental health. All too often their home environments don't support the needs a young person has to navigate their emotions and developmental experiences effectively. Having a safe place to explore this, without shaming parents, is vital for development!

Annie Bertran

I have had the honor of working in a variety of settings with adolescents from high schools to Partial Hospitalization Programs. I have experience working with clients dealing with the struggle of growing up and gaining independence as well as with adolescents struggling with deeper issues from trauma, attachment issues, and relationship problems.

Lizzy Kosin

I believe in an integrative approach that addresses the complexities of your separate life while also recognizing the impact of the environment around you. I can help look at how your choices serve you and also understand what is your responsibility versus that of others like family and community. In addition, I value the importance of the mind-body connection and using experiential activities to keep the fun in building insight and motivating towards progress. I have my AM degree (equivalent to an MSW) from the University of Chicago School of Social Service Administration. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in many settings including schools, in-home services, and outpatient and community-based settings. My training includes Cognitive Behavioral and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. I am licensed in both Maryland and Washington DC so I can see clients online from either location!

Serenity Psychological Services LLC

We are committed to improving your quality of life. We use integrative approaches including evidence-based practices to help treat a variety of conditions. Your treatment is tailored to fit your specific needs and we emphasize how race, culture, gender identity and other elements of human diversity contribute to the therapeutic dynamic between you and your therapist.