Therapy & Psychoanalysis
Licensed Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis in Maryland.
Finding your path to understanding
Life's journey often brings us face to face with challenges that shake our foundations – relationship difficulties that repeat in painful patterns, inner conflicts that feel impossible to resolve, or a deep sense that something needs to change.
In these moments, seeking support isn't just helpful – it's an act of courage and self-care. I'm glad you're here...
My approach to our work together
I create a confidential, non-judgmental space where your thoughts and feelings can emerge freely. Through our collaborative exploration, we work to understand both your relationships with others and your relationship with yourself. This deep listening and careful attention allows us to recognize patterns, process difficult emotions, and discover new ways of being in the world.
Services offered
Individual Therapy
In our weekly 45-minute sessions, we explore your current challenges while uncovering the deeper patterns that may be shaping your experience. This work can be brief or ongoing, depending on your needs and goals. For those seeking more intensive support, we can meet multiple times per week to create a stronger container for transformation.
Intensive Therapy
For individuals in crisis or those deeply motivated for change, I offer more frequent sessions (2-3 times weekly). This increased contact provides:
- Greater emotional containment during difficult periods
- Deeper exploration of emerging patterns and insights
- More consistent support for implementing changes
- Enhanced capacity for processing complex emotions
Psychoanalysis
For those seeking profound and lasting transformation, psychoanalysis offers an opportunity for deep exploration and fundamental change. Meeting 4 times per week, this intensive work allows us to:
- Explore unconscious patterns that shape your life
- Work through deep-seated emotional challenges
- Develop greater authenticity and emotional freedom
- Create lasting internal change
I also offer
Couple Therapy
For partners in committed relationships, I offer specialized support to:
- Understand recurring relationship patterns
- Enhance communication and emotional intimacy
- Work through trust issues and past hurts
- Develop stronger bonds while maintaining individual growth
Family Therapy
When working with individuals and/or couples, I can also facilitate Family sessions to help address:
- Parent-child relationships
- Sibling dynamics
- Life transitions
- Communication challenges
- Complex family patterns
Adolescent Therapy
Working with teens requires special attention to:
- Identity development
- Family relationships
- Peer pressures and social challenges
- Academic and future concerns
- Emotional regulation
Areas we can explore together
Emotional Wellbeing
- Anxiety (mild to severe)
- Depression
- Mood regulation
- Trauma and PTSD
- Crisis intervention
Relationship Challenges
- Intimacy issues
- Trust and betrayal
- Communication difficulties
- Family dynamics
- Attachment patterns
Personal Growth
- Self-esteem and identity
- Life transitions
- Career challenges
- Spiritual exploration
- Personal development
Specific Concerns
- ADD/ADHD
- Eating disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
- Social anxiety
- Grief and loss
Recognizing & valuing diversity
I provide an accepting and affirming space for LGBTQ+ individuals and marginalized communities. I value diversity and work to pay attention to my own unconscious biases.
The process of beginning
Initial consultation
We begin with a free 45-minute consultation where we:
- Explore what brings you to therapy
- Discuss your hopes and concerns
- Get a sense of how we might work together
- Answer any questions about the process
Extended consultation period
If we decide to proceed, we'll meet for 3-4 sessions to:
- Deepen our understanding of your challenges
- Explore your history and patterns
- Develop initial insights about your situation
- Create a therapeutic plan tailored to your needs
Session format
- Individual sessions are 45 minutes
- I offer flexible scheduling, including mornings & evenings, -we settle into a regular time that works for us both - predictability and routine are helpful for growth
- Frequency determined by your needs and goals
- Virtual and in-person options available
Investment
My fees reflect my extensive training and experience. I work with many clients using out-of-network insurance benefits and can discuss sliding scale options when needed. The focus is on finding a sustainable way to support your growth.
Location: The Montvale Center
18310 Montgomery Village Avenue, Suite 410
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Strictly by appointment only
The transformation process
Our work together is deeply collaborative, imaginative and introspective. Through careful questioning and attentive listening, I help you:
Ready to begin? Taking the first step toward therapy is both challenging and courageous. I welcome your questions and concerns as you consider this important decision.
I offer a free (45 minute) initial consultation to explore how we might work together. This gives you the opportunity to:
- Share your current challenges and goals
- Experience my approach firsthand
- Discuss potential paths forward
- Determine if we're a good fit for working together