Potomac, MD Local Support & Community Resources

Dr. Fereshteh (Faye) Darya is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with a PhD, renowned for her compassionate approach to therapy. With qualifications from the University of Maryland, she has been serving individuals, couples, and families since her graduation in 1999. Dr. Darya specializes in addressing a variety of top issues, including depression, relationship challenges, and grief. Her expertise in therapeutic modalities such as Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) empowers her clients to navigate through their struggles effectively. With a warm and inviting presence, Dr. Darya fosters a safe space for teenagers, adults, and elders, encouraging personal growth and healing through tailored therapeutic approaches.

Sheila Litwin, MA, LCPC, is a compassionate counselor who understands that fears, anxiety, and depression can be debilitating. With her ability to listen warmly and attentively, she creates a safe space for clients to articulate their feelings, even when they may feel jumbled or confused. Sheila offers gentle guidance for those at a crossroads or facing challenges in their relationships, emphasizing the importance of communication skills in nurturing connections. With specialized training in Imago Relationships, Gestalt, Voice Dialogue, Dance/Movement, and Group Work, she incorporates creative processes into her therapeutic approach. Sheila has served on the faculties of Georgetown University and Montgomery College and authored the book 'ENGENDERING CREATIVITY,' which provides exercises to activate imagination and spontaneity. With over 30 years of experience working with individuals, couples, families, and groups, she is dedicated to helping clients enhance their relationships with partners, friends, colleagues, and family members through effective communication skills.

Dr. Michael Brachfeld is a compassionate psychologist with a PhD, dedicated to making life’s stressors feel more manageable for his clients. He believes in the power of setting ambitious yet realistic goals and achieving them step-by-step. With a strength-based approach, Dr. Brachfeld cultivates a warm and collaborative atmosphere where barriers to success are identified, realistic goals are set, and progress is monitored over time. His practice specializes in providing psychological services to children, adolescents, adults, and parents, particularly in the areas of anxiety treatment, ADHD support, depression management, and autism spectrum disorders. Drawing from a cognitive behavioral theoretical orientation, Dr. Brachfeld skillfully integrates behavioral, humanistic, and family systems approaches, tailoring each therapy session to meet the individual needs of his clients. His dedication to fostering positive change shines through in his work, highlighting the potential for clients to navigate life transitions, improve peer relationships, and cultivate coping skills. Dr. Brachfeld is a licensed psychologist in D.C. and Maryland, ready to guide individuals and families on their journey toward emotional well-being.