Self Psychology therapists in South Bel Air, MD
Browse Self Psychology therapists in South Bel Air, Maryland. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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 South Bel Air, MD (Online Only)
Self Psychology
Dr. Daniel Cantor
Psychologist, Psy. D.
I provide online therapy centered on personal growth and fulfillment. Recognizing that life's difficulties often prompt the search for a therapist, our work will address these immediate concerns while exploring the broader path to a meaningful life, uniquely defined by you. My approach integrates relational psychoanalysis, integral philosophy, and Eastern wisdom traditions, emphasizing mindfulness and compassion. I prioritize the present moment within our therapeutic relationship, using this focus as a means for reflection, insight, and transformation as we collaboratively create a space to understand the significant particular and universal experiences of your life.
14 Years Experience
Online in South Bel Air, MD (Online Only)
Self Psychology
Sandra Lashley
Psychologist, Psy.D.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Psychoanalyst in private practice for the past 20 years. I obtained my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology in 2006 from Loyola University, Maryland and completed my internship training at John's Hopkins University Counseling Center. My style is collaborative, supportive and highly personalized to each individual. My training has been in a psychodynamic/ psychoanalytic and generalist model which means an emphasis on understanding you as a person and our looking at the process of understanding your unique mind together and the ways you are currently suffering. The ultimate goal is always growth, alleviation of suffering and a greater sense of emotional and psychological freedom.
20 Years Experience
Online in South Bel Air, MD
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
Online in South Bel Air, MD
Self Psychology
Michael Brustein
Psychologist, Psy.D
Often, perfectionistic and high-striving individuals are both curious about therapy and ambivalent about seeking it. They may feel excited by the possibility of understanding themselves more deeply, while also unsettled by the idea of asking for help with one’s own mind. For people who are used to being competent, self-reliant, and in control, therapy can feel exposing at first.
Michael helps clients understand this hesitation not as resistance, but as part of the work itself: the wish to grow alongside the fear of needing anything at all. Many clients become more comfortable once they see that therapy is not simply about “talking about feelings,” but about learning to observe the mind with more honesty and precision.
Therapy becomes a disciplined space for reflection, which itself can be a powerful tool for developing emotional clarity, self-awareness, and greater freedom in how one responds to pressure, relationships, and oneself. Michael is also attentive to the ways thoughtful, high-striving people can use insight, analysis, mindfulness, or even spiritual ideas to move around painful emotional material rather than through it. When this pattern is noticed early, it can be addressed directly and compassionately, helping therapy remain grounded, emotionally honest, and clinically useful.
22 Years Experience
Online in South Bel Air, MD (Online Only)
Self Psychology therapists in South Bel Air, MD Statistics
Self Psychology therapists in South Bel Air, MD average 19 years of experience and charge around $203 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Depression (89%), Anxiety or Fears (74%), and Self Esteem (58%).
Average years in practice
19 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$203
Accept insurance
37%
Offer sliding scale
53%
Gender ID
| 49% |
Male |
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| 43% |
Female |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 63% |
In Person and Online |
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| 37% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 89% | Depression |
| 74% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 58% | Self Esteem |
| 58% | Social Anxiety |
| 58% | Stress |
| 47% | Loss or Grief |
| 47% | Parenting |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 79% | Young Adult |
| 47% | Senior |
| 37% | Teen |
| 11% | Children |
Client Focus
| 37% | LGBTQ+ |
| 37% | Women |
| 32% | Men |
| 16% | Black / African American |
| 16% | Christian |