Trauma and PTSD therapists & psychiatrists in Kensington, MD

I am warm, engaging and view therapy as an educational and empowering process. I see my strengths as guiding the process, but not controlling. I emphasize how each client can take charge of their unique situation and provide the tools to do so as well as over 43 years of clinical practice experience. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in NY and Maryland, the latter is my current virtual practice. I earned my MSW in 1979. I was employed for 42 years at a hospital on Long Island.

As a mental health professional, I believe in the importance of personal connection with my clients. I hold a Master's degree from Walden University and studied medicine in Cuba, giving me a solid understanding of both the body and mind.

I have experience working in outpatient clinics and private practice, focusing on anxiety disorders, depression, and trauma across diverse populations, including children, adolescents, and adults.

Having personally faced anxiety and depression, I approach my clients with empathy and compassion, understanding their struggles firsthand. My goal is to create a safe environment where we can work together towards healing and resilience.

I look forward to supporting you on your journey to better mental health.

Bethany Fitzsimmons, LCSW-C is certified in EMDR, and has a background in attachment focused therapies to treat a wide variety of symptoms. She has experience treating individuals, couples and families and works to create an environment in session where issues can be looked at with curiosity to creatively find ways to affect change.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I provide clients with unwavering support and understanding to help you make meaningful progress toward achieving your goals. Through empathetic listening, reflection, and feedback, I help gain insights into experiences and develop a deeper understanding of oneself.

Although I have a wide range of professional experience ranging from maternal/family health and parenting, to grief and trauma, my focus usually gravitates towards trauma, as it tends to be an underlying unaddressed symptom behind many different presentations. I believe everyone will be, at some point in their life, in need of help and because of this, everyone is thus also deserving of it. Unbiased, without judgement or fear of retaliation or criticism- just the ability to let go in a safe, trusting space. With my practice, you set the course- and I will provide the tools and support to get us there.

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 am licensed in Virginia with 13 years of professional work experience. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

Hi, I’m a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I graduated from Drexel University with my Master's degree in Nursing. I then completed my Post-Graduate Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I have over twenty years of experience working in healthcare. Psych has always been my passion. My experiences encompass working with clients across the life span, including Child and Adolescents, Adult, and Geriatric patient populations. I’ve provided services to clients presenting with many psychiatric disorders, such as Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, and more. I’m in the belief that mental health wellbeing is a priority. Human beings are resilient. Holistic care is the key to promoting better patient outcomes. Therefore, I believe that with an evidence-based practice treatment plan consisting of psychotherapy and/or a combination of psychotherapy and medication management, one will be able to control their mental health.

I’m a very compassionate, caring, and empathetic person. I strive to provide holistic care and collaborate with my clients to develop a treatment plan that they are comfortable with.