Connect with Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) therapy in Gaithersburg, MD

Together, using CBT, Reality, and Supportive Therapy, we turn your strengths into real, lasting change.

I support individuals, couples, families, young adults, and college students navigating stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and loss.

I'm fluent in both Farsi (Persian) and English and competent in Middle Eastern culture, as well as the mainstream culture. I provide virtual therapy services and bring cultural understanding to our work together.

Congratulations on taking the first step to connect with a therapist. I help clients address depression, trauma, life transitions, and anxiety. I believe people are inherently capable of managing their circumstances but sometimes need support to succeed.

I specialize in working with adults navigating anxiety, life transitions, depression, identity-related questions, and emotional overwhelm. My approach is client-centered and collaborative, tailoring each session to your unique needs and goals. You're welcome here exactly as you are.

Thank you for choosing healing. With 20 years of experience in hospice, special needs care, and CASA for children, plus work in Emory Hospital’s ER and alongside psychiatrists and nurse practitioners, I bring compassionate, consistent care and proven techniques to support your wellness journey.

Through strengths-based approaches, I implement Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Play Therapy, Holistic Therapy, Spiritual Therapy, Meditation Therapy, Experiential Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy.

I help people who feel broken, damaged, and disconnected become empowered. I work with clients looking for someone to understand their feelings and experiences without judgment. I focus on you as a whole—emotional, social, physical, and mental health. Together, we'll navigate relationships and rebuild connections.

I believe in a person-centered approach to therapy. My goal is to assist you in resolving, reducing, or understanding your presenting issue.

I’m a licensed therapist dedicated to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges with compassion and clarity. My approach blends evidence-based techniques with genuine empathy and relationship building in order to create a safe, supportive space for exploration, healing and growth.

I am a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist who focuses on the person.

If you're ready for change, I'm here to help. Therapy can decrease trauma symptoms, thinking errors, anxiety, anger, and depression. You'll learn to manage overwhelming emotions in healthier ways. I can help you redirect unhelpful thoughts, build self-esteem, and find your inner strength to become the person you were meant to be.

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’m a therapist who believes that healing happens best in a space where you can show up exactly as you are. My style is warm, open, and down-to-earth, and I work hard to make sure you feel safe, heard, and comfortable. And yes—along the way, I also welcome moments of shared laughter or lightness.

I’m a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical (LCSW-C) providing counseling to adults in Maryland via telehealth. I specialize in helping clients manage anxiety and stress, heal from past trauma, feel more confident in themselves, and connect in their relationships.

I believe that true healing begins from within and should focus on you as a whole: mind, body, and spirit.

Welcome — I’m so glad you’re here. I work with individuals who are ready to heal, grow, and reconnect with their true selves. My approach blends compassion, mindfulness, and practical tools to help you release what no longer serves you and step confidently into your next chapter. It’s a new beginning, and the journey starts with you, here.

I look forward to working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, or who have a history of trauma. I enjoy partnering with people on their path to change and healing.

I’m Dr. Monica Pattillo, a Telehealth Family Therapist dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families build stronger, more connected relationships. Whether you are navigating conflict, healing from trauma, or seeking deeper emotional connection, I provide a safe, supportive space to explore, grow, and thrive.

I specialize in helping people overcome anxiety and build more confidence, clarity, and connection in their lives. I offer practical, science-backed support with a down-to-earth approach that leads to lasting change.

I'm pretty eclectic and also use CBT, depending on a client's needs.

Life is hard. Parenting is hard. Neither comes with a manual, and most of us are simply doing the best we can as we go. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of your next step, know that you're not alone. I'm here to help you navigate the challenges life throws your way. No issue is too big or too small.

I help individuals, couples, and parents who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from themselves or others. Many of my clients come to therapy during periods of transition—relationship strain, parenting challenges, identity shifts, or increased stress and anxiety—and are looking for clarity, stability, and practical support.

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.

I employ a reality-based and solution-focused approach to practice, incorporating Cognitive/Behavioral and Neo-Psychodynamic theory to guide the treatment experience.