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Katherine Whipple

Katherine Whipple

Rockville, MD
Psychologist, PHD
Dr. Katherine Whipple, a seasoned psychologist with a PhD, has spent over 40 years devoted to psychotherapy for adults, including both individuals and couples. She specializes in addressing problems in living such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and relationship difficulties, as well as crises like divorce and bereavement. With a compassionate approach, she also supports individuals grappling with substance abuse and addiction, along with their families and friends. Dr. Whipple understands the importance of tailoring treatment to each person's unique preferences and needs, ensuring that clients feel comfortable and understood throughout the therapeutic process. She encourages open communication, inviting clients to share their thoughts if a misunderstanding occurs. Clients find her to be actively engaged in conversations, which are informal, relatable, and often infused with humor. Many individuals feel at ease discussing topics they have never explored with anyone before under her guidance.
Specialties
Addiction Alcohol/Drug Use Anxiety Breakups Depression General Mental Health Grief LGBTQ+
Taylor White

Taylor White

Rockville, MD
Counselor, LGPC
Taylor White is a dedicated counselor (LGPC, NCC) who places a strong emphasis on understanding the unique experiences of each individual they work with. Clients often seek Taylor’s services when they find themselves at a personal impasse or facing difficulties, craving an outside perspective to facilitate their journey of change. Taylor specializes in telehealth (remote counseling), making valuable support accessible to those eager for transformation. With a rich background that includes coordinating a Templeton-funded mental health research lab, Taylor brings extensive clinical expertise in Psychodynamic, Gestalt, Jungian, and Transpersonal psychotherapies. It’s recognized that the feelings clients experience can be challenging, but Taylor believes that each emotion holds significance and meaning. For those seeking a long-term therapeutic relationship aimed at profound change, Taylor White may very well be the ideal match.
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Janine Jackson

Janine Jackson

Rockville, MD
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Janine Jackson is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) who offers teletherapy sessions to teens and adults navigating the complexities of life. With a focus on grief, trauma, and anxiety, she provides a supportive environment where individuals can strive to live the best version of themselves through hope and positive change. Her ideal clients seek guidance in managing challenges such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), depressive disorders, self-esteem issues, school difficulties, and grief. Janine employs a variety of therapeutic modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), among others. Through her person-centered and trauma-informed care approaches, she empowers individuals to recognize their own strengths, confront challenges with compassion, and adopt a healthier, self-managed lifestyle. Janine's warm and caring personality, coupled with her calming presence, fosters an authentic therapeutic relationship, allowing her clients to feel heard, validated, and supported in their journey toward positive growth.
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Specialties
ADHD Anxiety Depression Grief PTSD/Trauma Student Life
Kate Davis

Kate Davis

Rockville, MD
EDD
Dr. Kate Davis is a licensed professional counselor with over 20 years of experience in therapy, specializing in anxiety, marital and premarital concerns, and relationship issues. With her EdD and a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, she is skilled in working with individuals and couples from diverse backgrounds. Dr. Davis utilizes a range of therapeutic approaches, including Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Emotionally Focused Therapy to empower her clients. Her focus is on helping clients identify and overcome life patterns that hinder personal growth. Dr. Davis excels in supporting those dealing with trust and intimacy issues, communication conflicts, and life transitions, including mid-life relationships and empty nest challenges. Through her compassionate and person-centered approach, she guides clients to discover new ways to tackle life's challenges, foster resilience, and cultivate fulfilling connections in their important relationships. Dr. Davis is dedicated to inspiring individuals and couples to actively engage in their therapy journey, enabling them to apply their learnings beyond the therapy sessions.
Specialties
Addiction Anxiety Depression Family Stress General Mental Health Grief Loneliness PTSD/Trauma Parenting Relationship Stress
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Diane Jayson

Diane Jayson

Rockville, MD
Psychologist, PHD
Diane Jayson, PhD, is a compassionate humanistic psychotherapist dedicated to fostering personal growth through a person-centered approach. With an emphasis on the individuality of each client, she understands that a strong, empathetic therapeutic relationship is crucial for effective psychological change. Clients describe her as interactive, relatable, and sensitive to their unique needs. Diane respects her clients as equals and believes they hold the ultimate responsibility for their own journey of self-discovery and healing. Her eclectic therapeutic style incorporates a range of techniques, such as mindfulness-based practices, cognitive-behavioral techniques, guided imagery, and interpersonal exercises. With an expertise in addressing issues like depression, anxiety, and relationship challenges, Diane works with both individuals and couples, ensuring a holistic and personalized therapeutic experience.
Specialties
Anxiety Depression Mindfulness Relationship Stress
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Susan Fertig

Susan Fertig

Rockville, MD
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Susan Fertig, LCSW-C, is a compassionate and dedicated Clinical Social Worker and Therapist who specializes in helping clients navigate life’s overwhelming challenges. With her extensive experience working with preteens, teens, adults, and elders, Susan creates a safe and supportive environment where clients can openly address issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, and trauma. She deeply believes in the power of collaboration, viewing her clients as the experts in their own journeys. Susan utilizes a range of therapeutic modalities—including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Person-Centered approaches—to provide tailored support that emphasizes strengths and fosters resilience. By integrating culturally sensitive principles into her practice, she ensures that all clients receive respectful and holistic care. At the heart of her work is the recognition that reaching out for mental health support is a vital step toward healing and wellness. Susan’s commitment to providing empathic care makes her an ideal partner for individuals seeking guidance through life's transitions and stressors.
Specialties
Anxiety Breakups Depression General Mental Health Grief Obsessive Compulsive Disorder PTSD/Trauma Relationship Stress
Mari Craig

Mari Craig

Rockville, MD
Clinical Social Work/therapist, Lcsw-c
Mari Craig is a dedicated psychotherapist and relationship/career coach, holding credentials as a clinical social worker and licensed clinical social worker (LCSW-C) as well as a certified professional coach (CPC). In her private practice, she specializes in providing psychotherapy for individuals facing challenges in their relationships or seeking relief from stress, substance abuse, anxiety, or depression. Clients come to her for a diverse range of issues, including managing stress, enhancing communication skills, navigating marital and family discord, establishing appropriate boundaries, and building self-esteem. Additionally, for those feeling stuck in their life, career, or relationships, Mari offers insightful coaching to facilitate their progress and growth.<br /> <br /> An accomplished author, she penned 'Awaken the Power Within You', a transformative book that stems from the Intentional Life Power Program she developed to empower individuals who are struggling with clinical issues or striving to achieve their life goals. Mari employs a variety of effective therapeutic techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Hypnotherapy, EMDR, and EFT, tailoring her approach to meet the unique needs of each client. Furthermore, she provides the convenience of online counseling sessions via Skype or FaceTime, ensuring accessibility for her clients. Mari is here to assist individuals in overcoming their challenges and unlocking their true potential.
Specialties
Anxiety Depression Family Stress Getting Unstuck Work Stress
Ayxa Maria Kalai

Ayxa Maria Kalai

Rockville, MD
Clinical Social Work/therapist, Lcsw-c
Ayxa Maria Kalai is a compassionate clinical social worker and therapist, holding credentials as an LCSW-C and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP). She embodies the belief that until one makes the unconscious conscious, it will direct their life and be mistaken for fate, as Carl Jung wisely stated. Ayxa offers virtual sessions for adults seeking short-term, solution-focused therapy. Her approach is tailored for individuals who are ready to engage in self-examination, embrace accountability, and act with greater authenticity and integrity toward themselves. Her clients often recognize symptoms indicating that the status quo is no longer workable, prompting them to step outside their comfort zones to create the lives they desire and deserve. Ayxa emphasizes that true progress is not defined by the absence of fear, but by the courage to move forward despite it. She serves as a valuable tool in her clients' journeys, providing the space and expertise necessary to uncover and understand unconscious beliefs that may hinder progress—much like an outdated GPS system that no longer leads to desired destinations. Bilingual in Spanish and English, Ayxa understands the complexities of assimilating into new cultures, bringing personal insight to her practice. Her ultimate goal is to facilitate true change and growth for those courageous enough to seek it.
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Betty Mckay Bracht

Betty Mckay Bracht

Rockville, MD
Counselor, LCPC
Betty McKay Bracht, an experienced Counselor and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), is dedicated to guiding her clients through times of change and self-discovery. Individuals seeking her support often face challenges such as depression, trauma, and anxiety. Betty employs a solution-focused approach, skillfully integrating various therapeutic techniques including Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), and EMDR to empower her clients. She understands that overcoming sadness and anxiety is a journey, and she collaborates with each client to establish actionable steps toward transforming their futures. With a strong emphasis on resolving past traumas, Betty uses effective tools like energy psychology and hypnotherapy to alleviate symptoms such as nightmares, flashbacks, and dissociation. Her rich life experience as a mother, grandmother, and stepmother, combined with her professional background in government, business, and education, allows her to offer valuable insights into the complexities of life's challenges. Betty's ultimate aim is to help her clients cultivate self-awareness and derive greater satisfaction from their life experiences, even during the most difficult times.
Specialties
Anxiety Depression PTSD/Trauma
Yaoying Aichele

Yaoying Aichele

Rockville, MD
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Yaoying Aichele is a compassionate licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC, LMHC) who understands how challenging it can feel to be stuck in a dilemma, trapped within one's emotional confines. Her passion for helping individuals and couples navigate through issues such as depression, anxiety, life transitions, relationship concerns, parenting, self-esteem, and feelings of emptiness shines through in her work. With over twenty years of experience across four countries (USA, Singapore, New Zealand, and China), Yaoying connects deeply with diverse populations, offering bilingual support in English and Mandarin. She is an EFT-trained therapist dedicated to restoring damaged relationships and empowering clients to foster growth and health in their lives. By creating a safe, nurturing environment, she utilizes strength-based, evidence-based interventions, including emotionally focused therapy (EFT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), behavioral therapy (BT), and attachment and existential theories. Her goal is to guide clients in discovering their inner strength, finding harmony in differences, and building or restoring healthy relationships with themselves and others.
Specialties
Anxiety Depression Parenting Relationship Stress
Bennett Solberg

Bennett Solberg

Rockville, MD
Counselor, MS
Bennett Solberg is a compassionate and skilled counselor, holding MS, LCPC, and NCC credentials. With a focus on supporting teens and adults, he adeptly navigates a range of challenges including addiction, anxiety, and depression. Bennett utilizes an eclectic therapeutic approach, integrating mindfulness-based practices, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and solution-focused techniques to provide personalized support. He is particularly effective in addressing men's issues, marital concerns, and coping strategies, ensuring that his clients feel understood and empowered. Whether working with individuals or couples, Bennett's culturally sensitive and humanistic style fosters a safe space for growth and healing, helping clients to achieve their personal goals and enhance their overall well-being.
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Addiction Alcohol/Drug Use Anxiety Depression General Mental Health Men's & Women's Issues Relationship Stress Spirituality Student Life
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Leonard Stanley Adler

Leonard Stanley Adler

Rockville, MD
Clinical Social Work/therapist, Lcsw-c
Leonard Stanley Adler, LCSW-C, is a dedicated clinical social worker and therapist with 40 years of experience in the field. He believes that relationships are invaluable when meanings are effectively shared and communication is open. When misunderstandings arise and linger, they can lead to hurt, but Leonard thrives on helping individuals explore their unique histories to uncover how their communication styles may contribute to their distress. His passion for the tools of communication enables him to inspire clients who are determined to overcome their stressors. Leonard creates an environment where feedback and encouragement flow easily, guiding clients to look more deeply into themselves and realize their true longings. Specializing in enhancing relational dynamics, he emphasizes that thriving connections with family and partners are essential to well-being. In his practice, every individual has the opportunity to express themselves, and Leonard works collaboratively with them to foster positive change. He offers therapy for individuals, families, and groups, holding the belief that everyone deserves to feel okay. Together, he and his clients clarify goals, identify obstacles, and embrace kindness, both toward themselves and in their relationships with others.
Specialties
Relationship Stress
Marjorie Theard

Marjorie Theard

Rockville, MD
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Marjorie Theard is a dedicated Clinical Social Worker and therapist with over 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and their families. She specializes in issues such as anxiety, social skills, behavioral struggles at home and school, ADHD, and challenges related to inflexibility, problem solving, and autism. Her eclectic therapeutic approach is informed primarily by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Play Therapy, and Person-Centered Therapy, ensuring that each individual receives tailored support. Marjorie's bi-cultural background and fluency in French enrich her practice, while her extensive international travel has provided her with a profound understanding of multicultural issues, making her an empathetic ally for her clients.
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ADHD Anxiety

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