Anxiety and depression therapists and psychiatrists in Kensington, MD

I am Veronica Watkins, a dedicated

Holistic Christian Psychotherapist specializing in integrating faith-based principles with evidence-based psychotherapy practices.

Licensed in Maryland, DC, and Virginia, I am committed to providing compassionate and personalized therapy to individuals seeking to harmonize their mental health and spiritual well-being.

Welcome! I’m Dr. Alysia Sierra, a clinical psychologist with nearly 10 years in private practice. I am also a certified mindfulness meditation teacher. Areas of expertise include anxiety disorders, PTSD & attachment trauma; relationship struggles; perfectionism and codependency; imposter syndrome and burnout; substance use disorders; OCD. I have extensive expertise working with: high achievers, healthcare providers, first responders, athletes/performing artists, parents who feel stuck.

Emotions can sometimes become intense, overwhelming, and at times debilitating. I utilize a genuine, empathic and open-minded approach to treatment. I strive to help people achieve improved connections, increased insight and a deeper understanding of oneself and others. I provide couples with the skills needed to improve communication, build trust and enhance intimacy.

Meeting clients where they are is my specialty. I have extensive experience and training working with survivors of trauma and clients who are facing grief and loss. I offer space for holistic approaches that clients embrace and utilize beyond therapy, and encourage them to grow and heal.

Life can be messy, and I specialize in helping mamas and survivors of trauma navigate through complicated and uncharted waters. I believe we are all working to be our best selves, and with support and strategies you will get there - you are not alone, and there is hope.

I have a master's degrees in clinical mental health counseling, a graduate certificate in child and adolescent psychology, and specialty training in trauma therapies. My clinical experience began in 2019, working with people of all ages and genders facing various challenges including depression, anxiety, trauma, and suicidality. I work with children and adolescents as a speciality area in my practice and enjoy helping everyone discover new ways to navigate life stressors.

Ashley Bedeau, LCPC, is a Licensed Clinical Counselor. As an African American-Trinidadian, I offer a unique perspective in my practice. With a background in trauma care, dual-diagnosis treatment, and first responder wellness, I employ a person-centered, trauma-informed approach to promote resilience and healing. My goal is to help you navigate life's challenges with empathy and confidence.

I am a single women with two grown beautiful daughters. I am a cat lady with two adorable cats who greet me at the door and sleep with me at night. I have been a therapist for many years and thoroughly enjoy getting to know people and witness their growth over time.

I am a Licensed Certified Social Worker- Clinical (LCSW-C). I earned my Bachelor degree from University of Maryland Baltimore County in Social Work/Psychology and my Masters degree from University of Maryland-School of Social Work. For over 25 years, I have worked in the field of social work and have provided services including: individual and family counseling with an emphasis on crisis intervention, child safety, parent-child dynamics, adoption, and case management. Additionally, I have facilitated groups for abuser intervention, parenting, anger management, healthy relationships, cognitive behavioral modification and provide services to incarcerated individuals.

I have always enjoyed working with people. I have both a bachelors and master's in clinical social work. My experience over the past 30years includes working with grief, anxiety, depression, addiction/ recovery. I enjoy working with the military both active duty and veterans as I understand the military culture. You are not a diagnosis to me, but someone who has strengths that need to be bought to the surface.