Connect with Compassion Focused therapy in Bethesda, MD

Starting therapy can feel like a big step, and I’m here to make it meaningful for you. I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and perinatal mental health. My client-centered approach creates a safe, supportive space tailored to your unique needs and goals.

I'm a Licensed Certified Clinical Social Worker. My passion lies in helping individuals navigate through life's challenges using a compassionate, trauma-informed approach. I believe that therapy is a collaborative journey where we work together to uncover your strengths and build resilience.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years of experience helping people navigate anxiety. trauma, and emotional overwhelm. I utilize evidence-based approaches Including CBT and DBT combined with mindfulness and nervous system informed strategies to support meaningful and lasting change.

I provide a warm, collaborative, and nonjudgmental space where clients can feel safe exploring life’s challenges and patterns. My approach to therapy is grounded in authenticity, curiosity, and compassion, helping clients better understand themselves while building practical tools for change and healing.

I am a licensed clinical social worker with extensive experience supporting children, adults, and families navigating complex and often overwhelming life circumstances. These experiences have shaped my deep respect for resilience and my commitment to providing trauma-informed, culturally responsive care.

You’re doing your best—and sometimes it still feels like too much. If you’re navigating stress, life transitions, relationship challenges, or just feeling stuck, you don’t have to sort it out alone. If you’re ready for something to shift, let’s get started.

I help adults, teens, and young adults navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and behavioral challenges. Therapy offers an opportunity to explore your experiences and feelings, gaining understanding of yourself and the world. By sharing your story, you can shift towards a life where you thrive.

I work with clients facing depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, grief and loss, and other mental health challenges. I can work with you toward your goals in therapy by gaining insight into your unique personality and history, affirming your strengths, and encouraging practical changes aligned with your values.

I have a passion for helping individuals and couples navigate their mental health journeys. I offer virtual therapy sessions, making it convenient for you to receive support from the comfort of your own space. Fluent in both English and Swahili.

My approach is simple: you are the expert in your own life. My role is to empower individuals facing mental health challenges by providing the tools and support they need to build the fulfilling life they envision.

Arie earned her B.S. in Neuroscience and Psychology and her Master’s in Counseling from Virginia Tech. She has experience working with adults from diverse backgrounds in private practice and is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC).

I work with individuals who have experienced adverse experiences to help them take control back in their lives.

Sometimes life can throw you a curve ball and you need some support making a shift or a tune up on what you've already learned, better yet, just getting started and need someone who understands how difficult that can be. My goal is to support you and allow you to find your strength to work through what might have you stuck.

I use a client-centric approach that allows you to use awareness of your mind and body to identify the best methods to address challenging stressors in your life.

Help comes in many forms. I specialize in working with individuals navigating life transitions, anxiety, depression, and trauma. I take a client-centered, collaborative approach to therapy, tailoring each session to your unique needs and goals.

I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 16 years of experience. I help support adults navigating anxiety and mood concerns, trauma, relationship conflict, stress and grief and loss.

Welcome to my therapy practice. I provide supportive, confidential, compassionate client-centered mental health therapy to support your journey, helping you navigate life with confidence and clarity.

I have deep respect and admiration for any person willing to seek improvement in a therapeutic environment. I was born in Ethiopia and raised in Maryland. I have worked as a counselor/therapist since 2004 and have had great success working with people to improve their quality of life.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker – Certified in the state of Maryland. I work with individuals & families & specialize in depression, anxiety, life transitions, loss and grief, and bipolar disorder using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Person-Centered Therapy to help my clients be successful in their therapeutic goals & start feeling better.

I specialize in depression, anxiety, adjustment disorder, and self-esteem. I believe everyone is unique in their life experience, so I craft treatment to match your individual needs and goals.

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with teens and adults navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, and everyday stress. I bring over a decade of experience across healthcare and school settings and strive to create a supportive, compassionate space where clients feel heard and empowered to grow.

I specialize in working with individuals navigating life transitions, anxiety, depression, and trauma. I take a client-centered, collaborative approach, tailoring each session to your unique needs and goals.

As a therapist, I support patients toward greater well-being. Life's struggles and stressors can be overwhelming, and it's essential to have an empathic environment to process it all. If you're looking for a compassionate therapist who offers genuine connection, I'd be happy to connect.

Starting therapy is a brave and meaningful step, and I’m honored to walk alongside you in that process. I work with individuals and couples navigating anxiety, perfectionism, trauma, and relationship challenges. My approach is warm, collaborative, and client-centered—each session is tailored to your unique experiences, goals, and pace.

I am particularly skilled in treating Trauma-related disorders, Mood Disorders, ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, and Couples and Family Systems Theories. I employ a reality-based and solution-focused approach to practice, incorporating Cognitive/Behavioral and Neo-Psychodynamic theory to guide the treatment experience.