Connect with Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) therapy in North Bethesda, MD

I am here to work with you to build an understanding of your past to create a renewed future.

I believe in a collaborative and authentic client-centered approach. I think it is important to instill change through exploration, problem-solving, and identifying achievable goals to process and heal from symptoms of emotional distress.

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 am passionate about assisting you in identifying and achieving your goals. I believe that you are valuable with a unique story to tell, and deserve a caring professional who can help you grow, learn, and be your best. I work with clients who have difficulty with anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, and many other concerns.

Have you ever just wanted to exhale? To have a provider see and understand you? You have ventured into the right space! I am Destinie Statum, I am a Mental Health Therapist with Six years of experience. I work to bridge the gap between therapeutic care and culturally competent care. My goal is for you to feel like a brand new you.

I provide services to adults and couples, helping you navigate life's challenges, achieve personal and relational goals, and work through trauma and life transitions.

I am committed to helping adults, youth, and children learn how to manage life challenges and discover healthier ways to express emotions, cope with stress, anxiety, and heal from life traumas.

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you really needed to talk to someone? Do you have feelings of depression, self-doubt, fear, and find yourself anxious around others? If so, you're not alone. I understand the challenges that come with navigating these emotions, and I am here to help.

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

I am committed to helping individuals learn how to build healthier relationships with themselves, others, and the world.

Are you feeling curious about addressing deeply rooted shame and trauma? I support individuals in bringing awareness to how their body, mind, and experiences shape current behaviors in order to find relief from living in a constant state of stress and tension. My hope is that you leave each session feeling understood, safe, and empowered.

I work primarily with adults navigating anxiety, depression, grief, divorce, and financial stress. I'm passionate about exploring the connection between money behaviors and mental well-being, including impulsive spending and financial distress. My commitment is to empower you through compassionate counseling and advocacy.

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 use a Client-Centered approach, where we work together using evidence-based techniques like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

The world needs more healing and it would be my honor to join you on your journey of transformation. My primary purpose in becoming a helper/healer is to validate, empathize, and empower my clients to live intentional lives that are aligned with their values and goals.

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 am a psychotherapist who provides a psychodynamic approach to therapy with an emphasis on short-term work. I help clients gain clarity and relief through focused, meaningful sessions.

I am excited to possibly work with you. Some therapeutic approaches I like to utilize include: family systems, Adlerian theories, person-centered theories, and NTU therapeutic approach.

I am a therapist who affirms BIPOC and LGBTQ+ individuals. I also have experience working with Foreign-born, First-generation, and Monogamous and Non-monogamous relationships. My clients describe me as a unique blend of sweet and spicy. I provide unwavering support while fearlessly challenging any irrational thoughts and behaviors.

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

If you’ve ever felt like you had to push through, carry it all, or go numb just to survive, I want you to know you don’t have to do it alone. You deserve space to feel, to breathe, and to be seen.

I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Maryland and a Licensed Professional Counselor in South Carolina and Georgia. In our therapy together, we can focus on relationship stressors, past trauma, women's health, identity conflicts, self-esteem, and vocational stress, and I prioritize the topics you choose. I look forward to meeting you.

Taking the first step toward therapy can feel daunting, but it's also a courageous decision to prioritize your well-being. I'm here to help you navigate life's challenges, whether you're struggling with anxiety, ADHD, trauma, self-esteem, or life transitions.

I work with individuals addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, or life stressors, and with couples looking to improve communication and relationship quality. In my sessions, I foster emotional safety and tailor treatment to your individual needs. I would be honored to be part of your journey.

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.