Marriage Counselor
Keith Miller & Associates Counseling
Psychotherapists, Psychiatrist, and Couples Counselors
8120 Woodmont Avenue, #205, Bethesda, Maryland 20814 | 202-629-1949
Your relationship needs to be in the hands of an experienced, compassionate expert that will guide you toward relief and clarity. We are advanced clinicians that specialize in couples therapy aimed at immediate impact. Call for free consultation to ensure best choice.
Marriage Counselor
Mary Beasley, M.Min, N.C.C.A. LCPC
N.C.C.A. Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor
1010 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland 20852 | 301-785-0531
Marriage was God’s idea! Our Christian marriage counselors can help you discover, understand, and implement God's strategies for a successful marriage.
Marriage Counselor
Robert Castle, M.S., LCPC, NCC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Available for Online Therapy
Every marriage or intimate romantic partnership has its own dynamic style. A couple can better understand and manage their "dance" with the help of a professional counselor, healing dialogues, and a calm, thoughtful awareness of temperament types, and love languages.
Marriage Counselor
Dr. Thomas Luttrell, PhD, LCMFT, LMFT
Licensed Clinical Marriage & Family Therapist and Professional Coach
7201 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 440, Bethesda, Maryland 20814 | (240) 342-6338
My PhD and license is in Marriage and Family Therapy. In addition to AAMFT-supervised internship or residency, I have worked mostly with couples for the last 15 years. Don't settle for less when it comes to your relationship.
Marriage Counselor
Nancy Montagna, Ph. D.
Clinical Psychologist, Licensed in Maryland and Virginia
Available for Online Therapy
After the spontaneous enchantment of “falling in love”, you and your mate go through predictable stages that require adjustment or result in stress. Find growing harmony and happiness by learning to negotiate for what you most deeply need and want.
Marriage Counselor
Laurel Fay, M.S., LCMFT
Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist
8720 Georgia Avenue, Suite 308, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910 | 301-563-9520
My passion is working with couples "on the brink": those who have had a difficult time connecting and/or communicating for a long time. These couples are not only a welcome challenge, but one where I can do some tangible good. If you're willing to work, change happens.
Marriage Counselor
Elizabeth Nyang, Ed.D., LCPC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
8720 Georgia Avenue, Suite 706, Silver Spring, Maryland 20906 | 240-403-4036
A healthy marriage takes work. Therapy will reach the heart of the issues and begin the process of restoration. Let's get started.
Related Sites:
City of Silver Spring
Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists
Family Therapy Silver Spring, MD
Couples Counseling Chevy Chase, Takoma Park, Brightwood, Chillum, Forest Glen, Brightwood
Silver Spring, Maryland is a quaint little town with an abundance of family-friendly attractions of all sorts. Regardless of your family's style or size, there is something here for everyone. Ellsworth Urban Park has everything for a perfect family outing. Bring your children and teenagers to enjoy the playground, tennis courts, and much more.1 Majestic Theatre shows newly released movies of all types making it perfect for viewing the newest family-friendly film. Specifically great for children, Mad Science has multiple hands-on exhibits allowing children to experiment in a save, fun environment. Penn Oaks Winery is ideal for couples and adults wishing to get away from the children to enjoy a nice tasting of German wines; be sure to make an appointment first. Brookside Botanical Gardens is the best place within the area for relaxation and feelings of serenity; grab your family and make this outing memorable and educational at the same time.
Marriage and Family Mental Health in Silver Spring
Individuals and couples who seek information about improving their family functioning or preparing to have a family have many local agencies to choose from in the Silver Spring area. Parent Strategies offer many resources for parents whose children exhibit negative behaviors. Whether it's biting, tantrums, or bullying, children learn how to control their behavior through positive interactions with their parent. Mothers and fathers also get in on the learning in courses that delve into child development issues, cognitive development, and social skills.2
LGBTQ couples who wish to adopt a child can learn more about the process of building a family by enrolling in the Maybe Baby class offered by Rainbow Families DC. Prospective parents learn about the challenges of parenting as a member of the LGBTQ community. Support groups are offered as well, and provide peer support as well as expert advice regarding child rearing. Groups also serve as a means of social and emotional support for parents as they navigate the joys and struggles of parenting. For additional information, call 202-747-0407.3
The mission of Big Brothers, Big Sisters is to make a positive impact on children's lives through mentorship. Children involved in this program are far less likely to use drugs or be involved in the criminal justice system. Kids are also much more likely to stay in school and achieve good grades. Bigs and Littles engage in all kinds of activities together, from playing sports to having discussions about life goals. By keeping kids on the right track, Big Brothers, Big Sisters minimizes factors that negatively impact kids' overall mental health. Call 301-794-9170 for more information.4
Family Services and Assistance Programs
Mary's Center offers many social service programs for all members of the family. After-school programs are provided for students who are at-risk of drug use and making other decisions that negatively impact their physical wellbeing. Their Father-Child program addresses the needs of non-custodial dads by helping them develop effective parenting skills that build bonds with their children. For seniors in the family, Mary's Center provides wellness classes and support groups so older adults can maintain good mental and physical health. Contact Mary's Center at 202-483-8196 for further details.5
References
1. Silver Spring Downtown. (2017). Ellsworth Urban Park. Retrieved from http://www.silverspringdowntown.com/go/ellsworth-urban-park2. Parent Strategies. (2017). Behavioral Guidance and Support. Retrieved from http://www.parentstrategies.net/behavioral-guidance.html
3. Rainbow Families DC. (2017). Programs. Retrieved from http://www.rainbowfamiliesdc.org/programs
4. Big Brothers, Big Sisters. (2017). Programs. Retrieved from http://bbbsnca.org/programs
5. Mary's Center. (2017). Social Services. Retrieved from http://www.maryscenter.org/content/social-services
Silver Spring is located in Montgomery County, Maryland. It has a land area of 7.88 square miles and a water area of 0.02 square miles.  The population of Silver Spring is 75,748 people with 30,684 households and a median annual income of $72,887. .
Therapy Affordability Meter for Silver Spring, MD
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Establishing weekly sessions with a professional therapist is considered affordable in Silver Spring for the average family. While sustaining a commitment to therapy is usually not an issue, if mental health treatment feels like a burden please ask your counselor about accepted insurance plans or sliding scale fees. Low cost counseling and affordable therapy are also sometimes offered by listed city and university level clinics, check with your local Silver Spring public health department.