Connect with Oppositional Defiance therapists in Gaithersburg, MD

I hold the license of the Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in the state of Maryland.

Reaching out for support is a brave first step. I work with individuals navigating anxiety, life transitions, relationship challenges, and self-esteem concerns, using a compassionate, client-centered approach. Together, we'll create a space where you feel seen, supported, and empowered to grow.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. I have worked as an individual Behavioral Health Therapist for four years. I love getting to meet new people and I have a passion for helping those who are struggling to find peace of mind.

I am a very strengths-based clinician. I work to move people forward in a positive direction by utilizing their own identified strengths. I use empowerment and motivation to assist you in living your best life and achieving the goals you set out for.

Life can be hard. Loss, trauma, anxiety, and change can leave us feeling stuck and overwhelmed. But after more than 20 years working with clients, I know this to be true: with a little support, we can do more than just survive the hard times — we can come out on the other side thriving.

I provide holistic brain-based treatment for enhanced decision making and performance coaching as well as trauma informed therapy to adolescents and adults. This approach allows me to treat PTSD, anxiety and depression but also offers brain-based coaching for career challenges, and performance enhancement.

I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with a long career as an educator in the field of school counseling. My path into professional counseling grew out of a series of life experiences that shaped my belief in the inherent capacity of every person to grow, heal, and build self-confidence.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker–Certified (LCSW-C). I help teens and adults tackle anxiety, stress, and life transitions while building confidence and balance. Together, using CBT, Reality, and Supportive Therapy, we turn your strengths into real, lasting change.

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 am an LMFT with over thirty years of experience. I understand that learned behavior results in patterns that can either be positive and life-affirming or maladaptive and negatively impact our self-esteem, happiness, and relationships. I help clients unravel where destructive life patterns come from and empower them to have a more fulfilling life.

I welcome you to take this brave step to address areas of your life where you are feeling uncertain, struggling, or have questions. We will work together to navigate life transitions, relationships, and emotional issues in a safe and supported environment.

I'm passionate about helping teens and young adults work through the struggles that can hold them back during one of life's most important stages. With decades of experience focused solely on this age group, I offer compassionate guidance that empowers young people to overcome obstacles, discover strengths, and move forward with a fulfilling life.

I create a warm, supportive space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered. My goal is to help you navigate life's challenges by fostering self-awareness, resilience, and meaningful growth. I integrate evidence-based techniques tailored to your unique needs, ensuring a personalized and effective therapeutic experience.

At Built to Win Counseling Services, we believe that every individual is inherently valuable, resilient, and equipped with the potential to overcome life's challenges. Our philosophy is centered on fostering healing, empowerment, and self-actualization through a culturally competent, evidence-based, and holistic approach to mental health care.

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.

I enjoy supporting individuals who have experienced loss, struggle with depression, trauma, anger management, anxiety, low self-esteem, and other mental health challenges. I walk alongside clients on their therapeutic journey, creating a safe and compassionate environment to begin healing.

I grew up in a culture where mental health struggles remained hidden and people suffered in silence. Even as a child, I imagined better ways to support those facing these challenges. I'm committed to helping individuals, couples, families, and groups develop coping skills to navigate life's behavioral and emotional challenges.

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 12+ years’ experience supporting children, teens, and adults. I take a collaborative, practical approach to help clients build coping skills, manage anxiety or ADHD, improve executive functioning, and reach goals in a safe, judgment-free space.

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 am a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist who focuses on the person. Thinking outside the box is of great importance to help in all types of situations.

I understand how life-changing it is to have a quality therapist you can talk to. Whether you need someone to listen, help you make decisions, discover yourself and your motivations, communicate effectively with your partner, or just a nonjudgmental trained ear, I can be your therapist. I provide individual, couples, and family therapy.