Self Psychology therapists in Bethesda, Maryland MD
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Self Psychology
Washington Psychological Wellness
Counselor/Therapist
Washington Psychological Wellness is an award-winning psychotherapy and mental health practice with locations in Gaithersburg and Rockville, Maryland. Our compassionate therapists are dedicated to helping members of the community achieve their mental health and wellness goals. We offer integrative, evidence-based, and holistic care with expertise in working with adults, adolescents, children, couples, and families.
For your convenience, we provide both in-person and secure online therapy (telehealth) options throughout Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C.
Contact us today to schedule your complimentary 15-minute consultation and take the first step toward healing and growth!
12 Years Experience
In-Person Near Bethesda, MD
Online in Bethesda, MD Maryland
Self Psychology
Joseph W. LaFleur
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, LICSW, DWTF, SEP, C-PATP
Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming, especially when you're navigating complex emotions, identity questions, or past trauma. I'm Joseph LaFleur, a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and the clinical director of District Counseling and Psychotherapy, serving clients throughout DC, Maryland, Virginia, New Jersey, and New York.
**My Approach**
I specialize in helping men who often feel pressure to "have it together" find space to process what's really going on beneath the surface. Many of my clients come to me after years of pushing through—only to realize that approach isn't sustainable. Whether you're working through relationship challenges, career stress, depression, anxiety, or the aftermath of trauma, I offer a grounded, direct therapeutic style that respects your time and intelligence.
As an LGBTQ+ affirming therapist, I work extensively with gay, bisexual, and queer men navigating identity, relationships, and the unique stressors that come with living authentically in a world that doesn't always make that easy. My practice is a space where you can show up exactly as you are.
**Specialized Training**
Beyond traditional talk therapy, I'm trained in Somatic Experiencing (SEP), which addresses how trauma lives in the body—not just the mind. For clients interested in emerging treatments, I'm also a Certified Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Provider (CPTAP), offering psychedelic integration therapy to help you make meaning from transformative experiences with ketamine, psilocybin, or other medicines.
**What to Expect**
I believe therapy works best when it's collaborative and practical. You won't find endless reflection without direction here. Together, we'll identify what's keeping you stuck and build concrete strategies for lasting change—while honoring the deeper emotional work that real transformation requires.
If you're ready to invest in yourself, I'd welcome the opportunity to connect.
26 Years Experience
Online in Bethesda, MD Maryland (Online Only)
Self Psychology
Linda Michlin Ludwig
Psychologist, Ph.D.
My training (Yale University Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology; four-year postdoctoral Certificate in Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy) is broad and varied. I currently practice individual therapy and group therapy, both online. My approach to working with you will depend to a great degree on what you are seeking. Some people benefit from brief treatment; others seek and benefit from a deeper and longer exploration. I believe the combination of individual and group therapy can be particularly beneficial for many people. My work is guided as much by my own years of personal therapy and psychoanalysis as by my formal education.
50 Years Experience
Online in Bethesda, MD Maryland (Online Only)
Self Psychology
Dr. Sarah Pouliot
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Psychotherapy is most effective when two people (therapist and client) work together to develop a type of therapeutic relationship that not only seeks to make sense of unfolding dynamics but also provides a safe place from which to explore both the known and unknown. In other words, psychotherapy or counseling should offer a meaningful experience, offering new ways of being, relating, and experiencing. Lasting change becomes possible when we are able to find and apply new ways of thinking and feeling about ourselves and others - new ways of relating or responding to the world in which we live and engage.
16 Years Experience
Online in Bethesda, MD Maryland
Self Psychology
Dr. Ryan Kitts Schallon
Psychologist, PsyD
We often think of ourselves as what we are given, but instead it's what we make of what we're given. I am guided by a view of identity as a creative narrative and see distress as often occurring when we feel stuck in that creation, bound to selves and lives that aren't working. The goal in therapy is not only to understand how and why we got stuck, but to reengage with our creative and imaginative selves, allowing us to explore new facets of ourselves and experiment with new ways of being. In many ways, we reduce suffering by reintroducing play in our worlds.
3 Years Experience
Online in Bethesda, MD Maryland
Self Psychology therapists in Bethesda, Maryland Statistics
Self Psychology therapists in Bethesda, Maryland average 20 years of experience and charge around $200 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Depression (88%), Anxiety or Fears (81%), and Self Esteem (63%).
Average years in practice
20 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$200
Accept insurance
50%
Offer sliding scale
56%
Gender ID
| 47% |
Male |
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| 35% |
Female |
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| 9% |
Non-Binary |
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| 9% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 62% |
In Person and Online |
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| 38% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 88% | Depression |
| 81% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 63% | Self Esteem |
| 63% | Social Anxiety |
| 56% | Stress |
| 56% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
| 50% | Parenting |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 75% | Young Adult |
| 56% | Senior |
| 50% | Teen |
| 19% | Children |
Client Focus
| 44% | LGBTQ+ |
| 44% | Women |
| 38% | Men |
| 19% | Black / African American |
| 19% | Jewish |