LGBTQIA+ affirming and neurodiversity affirming therapy for adults, children, teens, and families

in Bethesda, Maryland

Bethesda Maryland

We help bright, creative, ambitious people harness the power of neurodivergence, recover from stress and trauma, set goals and boundaries, and learn how it feels to thrive.  

When you meet weekly with a neurodivergence friendly therapist, you’ll discover how your brain works best. You’ll treat yourself with more compassion. You’ll feel less anxious, and more connected to yourself and others. We’re here when you’re ready.

You want to make a difference in the world. To create something powerful and positive. To make an impact. And to love doing it.

You want to live your truth. To be your authentic self. To get your needs met. At work. With friends. In relationships.

You’d like to work for yourself rather than against yourself.

But right now it feels impossible. Just managing day to day life is overwhelming. Keeping track of the details. Responding to the needs of friends and family. The never ending to do list keeps you up at night. And it’s never done.

Working with your brain can make it so much easier.

The anxious voice in your head tries to stop you. It tells you you can’t do it.  That there isn’t enough time or money.  There are other things to prioritize.  People to take care of.  Work to get done.

This voice repeats the words of parents and teachers who wanted your childhood self to “just try harder.”  To “live up to your potential.”  To make no mistakes along the way.  And to put other people’s needs before your own.

Maybe you’re hearing it now from your partner, who doesn’t see how hard you’re already working.   How much you’re already doing.  Or from parents who still think they know what’s best for you.

It’s time to listen to yourself.  What do YOU need?

You need a break.  Room to breathe.  A chance to thrive.  You need a neurodiversity affirming therapist.

We help bright, creative, ambitious people harness the power of neurodivergence, set goals and boundaries, and learn how it feels to thrive.

When you meet weekly with a neurodiversity affirming therapist, you’ll discover how your brain works best. You’ll treat yourself with more compassion.   You’ll feel less anxious, and more connected to yourself and others.

Take charge of your anxiety. And your ADHD. Mask less. Live more.

When you visit our office (in person or on Zoom), you’ll find therapists who get it. Who treat you as the expert you are. Who want you to have the life of your dreams, and have the tools to get you there. We’ll make your life better, together.

When you’re ready to feel better, we’re ready to help. Click here or on the buttons above to request an appointment for the service of your choice.


Meet Our Bethesda Therapy Team

 

 

Our therapists make sure you feel welcomed and understood, so you leave feeling hopeful every time you see us.

Jessica Check LGPC

Children, Parents, and Families

Shantel Elessie LCPAT

Children, Teens, Adults, & Families

Sonja Chestnut LCSW-C

Children, Parents, and Families

Emily Kaiser LCSW-C

Children, Teens, Adults, Parents

Laura Willard LCSW-C

Children, Parents, and Families

Robin Brannan LCMFT

Children, Couples, Families, Parents

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