Anxiety and depression therapists and psychiatrists in Bethesda, MD

If you're feeling overwhelmed, unsure where to start, or worried about your child, you don't have to navigate it alone. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Maryland who works with young adults, teens, and children supporting concerns such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, and trauma. I believe healing happens best when clients feel safe and supported just as they are.

I am trained as a clinical social worker. I consider my patients in the context of their family, social and cultural background. I work with adults of all ages.

I have 20 years of experience in healthcare and firmly believe that mental health is essential to overall health. I am excited about the changes in our culture that have shined a spotlight on mental health. I believe it is time to fight stigmas and continue to promote emotional well-being. I'm a board-certified Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and specialize in managing mood disorders, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and bipolar disorders, with approaches tailored to each client’s needs.

Welcome. I am a Clinical Psychologist providing individual psychotherapy remotely to people college-aged through adulthood. I am licensed in Washington DC (PSY200001470) and Maryland (06695).

I received my Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology from California Baptist University and have been practicing psychotherapy in a variety of settings including foster care, public health clinics, Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) clinics, group homes, HIV clinics, primary care clinics and private practice for the past 20 years.

I am a compassionate mental health nurse practitioner who is specialized in the treatment of adults with mental health conditions seeking treatment. I hold a Master’s in Nursing from Walden University and a Bachelor’s degree from Towson University. I am skilled in treating and managing several mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, hyperactive disorders (ADD/ADHD), panic attacks, and post-traumatic stress disorder. I also provides psychotherapy, psychiatric evaluations, and medication management.

With over a decade of nursing experience, LaQuida “Love” Johnson, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, combines clinical expertise with a modern, whole-person approach to wellness.

I believe mental health care should feel personal, supportive, and free of judgment. My goal is to create a space where you feel comfortable being yourself and discussing what you’re experiencing openly. I take the time to listen, understand your concerns, and work with you, not just prescribe medication. I value education and shared decision-making, so you’ll understand your treatment options and have an active voice in your care. Most importantly, I recognize that healing looks different for everyone, and I’ll meet you where you are while supporting you along your journey.

You may look like you're handling everything on the outside while feeling anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck on the inside. Maybe you know you're safe, but your body doesn't always feel safe. Or perhaps you keep finding yourself caught in the same relationship patterns, overthinking everything, shutting down, or wondering why experiences from the past still affect you today.

Hi, I'm Jennifer Friedman, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker-Certified (LCSW-C) in Maryland. I work with teens and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, major life transitions, and those times when you simply don't feel like yourself. My approach is warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed. Together, we'll work toward understanding what's underneath what you're feeling—not just managing the symptoms—so you can begin to feel safer, more connected, and more like yourself again.

Hi, I’m Kelini, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) who believes therapy should be a space where you can show up exactly as you are—without judgment, pressure, or the expectation that you should have everything figured out.

I earned my Master’s from McDaniel College and have developed my clinical experience working with individuals navigating a wide range of emotional, relational, and life challenges. My professional background includes supporting clients experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, major life transitions, self-esteem concerns, and the emotional impact of unhealthy or difficult relationships.

Sarah is an EMDR Certified Therapist and Perinatal Mental Health Specialist (PMH-C) who specializes in treating trauma and PTSD, relationship abuse recovery, traumatic grief, childhood attachment wounds and abuse, sexual assault and abuse, and perinatal mental health issues. She works with clients of all ages and brings a warm, grounded presence to therapy, creating a space where you can feel safe, understood, and genuinely cared for.

Supporting women during pregnancy, postpartum, and the parenting years is a core focus of Sarah’s work. As a PMH-C, she has specialized training in perinatal mental health including infertility, birth trauma and pregnancy loss. Whether you’re experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, or simply feeling overwhelmed by the transition into parenthood, you deserve support that truly understands this season of life. LC9546 MH21376

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I have extensive experience working with complex trauma, attachment issues, family, and spiritually and religiously-based trauma.