Psychologist Gaithersburg Maryland

Who Benefits From Parent Coaching & Counseling?

There isn’t a one size fits all approach to parenting. We want to get to know you and learn about your family so we can work together to meet your parenting goals. Common parenting concerns that are brought to us include:  Difficult child behaviors  Sibling dynamics Parent-child conflict Separation anxiety Transition issues Problems at school…

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What are Executive Functions?

What are Executive Functions? Executive functions are a core collection of higher order mental skills that help us to learn, work, manage our lives, and interact with others. They include: Inhibiting responses Working memory Emotional control Sustaining attention Beginning tasks Planning and prioritizing Organizing Time management Setting and working towards goals Flexibly shifting between tasks…

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Can This Relationship Be Saved?

Q: These past few years have taken a toll on my marriage. Being home with my family has been really stressful. When I tried to talk to my husband about how this extra stress was affecting our relationship, he was frustrated with me. I decided not to bring it up anymore. Now, I feel like…

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The Bedwetting Secret

Q: My son is ten years old and, thanks to COVID, has never had an overnight or a sleepover. We haven’t even visited family in over three years! But we’re all vaccinated and excited to see my parents in Wisconsin over spring break. The problem is that our son is still wetting the bed. He’s…

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Breadcrumbed by a TikToker on Valentine’s Day

Q: My best friend has been talking to a “famous” local TikToker online. She has been telling me all the details, and it sounds like she is really into him. The problem is, it doesn’t say that he feels the same. Every time they plan to do something, he cancels at the last minute or…

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My Friend Seems Too Thin; I’m worried

Originally published in our Laudable Life advice column in the Lakelands Leader Q: I am worried that a friend of mine may be developing an eating disorder. She never eats during lunch anymore, she’s always tired, and she looks too thin. The whole situation seems a lot like To The Bone (on Netflix). I’m not…

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My Wife’s Relationship with a Colleague is Too Close For Comfort

Originally published in our advice column The Laudable Life in the Lakelands Leader Q: My wife has struck up a friendship with a guy at work…she insists it’s completely innocent and yet I’m feeling uncomfortable with it. I have tried to explain this to her, but she brushes off my concerns as paranoia or suggests…

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Social Anxiety Is Holding Me Back

Originally published in the Lakelands Leader in our advice column the Laudable Life Q: As the weather gets warmer and friends start to invite me out more often, I am feeling a rise in my social anxiety. I would like to be able to spend time out with my friends, but the pressure of excruciating…

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Social Media: Can I Ban It with My Soon to Be High Schooler?

Originally published in the Lakelands Leader in our advice column the Laudable Life Q: My daughter is growing up and it terrifies me! She’s gone from my little girl, to my soon to be high schooler. Times have changed. When I was in high school I didn’t have to worry about the social aspect of…

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Is It Possible To Save a Marriage After an Affair?

Originally published in the Lakelands Leader in our advice column the Laudable Life  Q: Last month I learned of my spouse’s long-term affair. It’s over now and she’s extremely remorseful. What in your experience, is a reasonable outcome for me to expect when I’m on the other side of this? Acceptance but continued hurt from…

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It's not an easy time to be a kid. Perhaps it never is, but now it's especially true. Let us help you understand and support your child's needs.

Is your teen struggling with school, in their relationships with friends, with you? Do they seem irritable, withdrawn, unmotivated, sad? Our therapist know how to help.

Are you looking to make some aspect of your otherwise good relationship better? Maybe you’ve tried all the strategies that make sense to you.