Individual Counseling Couples Counseling Adolescent Therapy and Family Therapy in Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Rockville, Silver Spring, Potomac, Kensignton and Georgetown Maryland and North West Washington D.C.

Couples and Marital Therapy

Have you been feeling DISCONNECTED from your loved one? Are you ARGUING more often? Are you LESS CONTENTED with your relationship? Marital or couples counseling may be helpful for you.

Couples Counseling can help you to better UNDERSTAND the issues, develop BETTER COMMUNICATION patterns, create more POSITIVE RELATIONSHIP interactions, EXPRESS YOUR FEELINGS and RE-ENERGIZE your significant relationships. Couples therapy involves both partners in developing an open dialogue and an atmosphere of trust and caring where issues can be brought to light, discussed, understood and resolved in a manner that respects both partners' needs and wants.

Marie Choppin specializes in work with couples using an approach which is focused on helping couples create a secure, loving, and trusting bond with each other so they are able to get the responsiveness and connection they long for and need. The approach called Emotionally Focused Couple's Therapy (http://www.iceeft.com/) was developed by Dr. Sue Johnson. It is based on the science and research of adult attachment, was recently endorsed by the APA, and is considered to be one of the most effective approaches with the highest success rates. EFT is a model of psychotherapy that is based on a "theory of love" derived from volumes of research by John Bowlby who pioneered parent-child attachment. Over the last fifteen years that research has been applied to adults to create a theory on adult attachment. Using this framework, the highly reactive emotional states that people sometimes experience in relationships begin to make perfect sense. The approach focuses on the pattern and negative cycle that distressed couples develop over time and helps them to de-escalate, creating a safe environment in which to explore and express their underlying feelings and needs. The approach is based on our current understanding that no matter what age we are, it is secure, loving relationships which give us our greatest sense of safety, connection, comfort, and strength in dealing with the challenges, stresses, and opportunities of life.

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Individual Therapy

Do you often feel STRESSED and OVERWHELMED by the many responsibilities of work and/or parenting? Do you feel you NEVER HAVE TIME for yourself? Are you struggling in your personal and professional relationships? Are you feeling DEPRESSED, ANXIOUS and IRRITABLE? You may benefit greatly from personal, individual counseling.

Individual therapy (counseling) can help you to RE-EVALUATE, RE-BALANCE, REJUVENATE and REVIVE your life, your relationships and yourself. You can learn to IDENTIFY the areas of stress, worry or depression, PRIORITIZE what is important to you, DEVELOP healthy communication skills, relaxation techniques, and self-care skills, and EMBRACE your strengths so you can enjoy your life more fully.

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Parent Coaching

This is a coaching relationship in which parents receive EDUCATION, GUIDANCE, ADVICE and SUPPORT about parenting. This process allows parents to develop POSITIVE PARENTING TECHNIQUES, better UNDERSTAND THEIR OWN HISTORY and its impact on their parenting style and create a family environment of love, mutual respect, realistic expectations for family members and a healthy , supportive connection among family members. COACHING is an ideal way to begin your journey towards self-discovery and contentment in your parenting.

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Parent Consultation

Sometimes people are CONCERNED about their child but aren't sure if there is truly a need for counseling or whether there are other techniques and advice that might help the situation. A PARENT CONSULTATION is the PERFECT choice because it gives you direct access to a mental health professional who is knowledgeable about families and children, parenting and mental health disorders and who can HELP YOU SORT OUT what are the areas of concerns, what can be done, who can help and what strengths can you build upon.

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Family Therapy

Do you feel competent and successful in your career but DEPLETED AND OVERWHELMED by your parenting skills, your children's behavior or academic performance or the LEVEL OF TENSION in your home? Are you struggling to feel CONNECTED to your children and often feel at a LOSS?

Family therapy can help you to RE-CONNECT to your children, FEEL EMPOWERED as a parent to your children while also being LOVING AND NURTURING. Counseling can help you be a better parent and a better partner by learning about yourself, developing positive parenting techniques, being clear about expectations and consequences and feeling more balanced in your various roles in life. It also can help your children feel nurtured, heard and feel the energy of your support, care and love.

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Child and Adolescent Services

Are you WORRIED about your child or adolescent's behavior or mood? Have you noticed a CHANGE in your child or adolescent which concerns you?

Individual therapy for your child or adolescent can be very helpful and rewarding. It can provide a place for him or her to EXPLORE their FEELINGS, be heard and UNDERSTOOD, and develop TOOLS and SKILLS to combat depression and/or anxiety, deal with social situations or better handle homework and academic pressures. He or she can also learn to UNDERSTAND AND COMMUNICATE their feelings and needs to YOU, AS THEIR PARENTS and to other significant people in their lives.

THERAPEUTIC techniques for children and adolescents include traditional "talk" therapy as well as expressive therapies such as art therapy, play therapy and sandtray therapy. Relaxation and stress-reduction skills can also be taught which are extremely useful in reducing many of the symptoms of anxiety and depression. CALL NOW TO GET YOUR CHILD AN EVALUATION.

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CALL NOW to begin your journey of healing, growth and change.

COUNSELING FOR CONTENTMENT, LLC is commited to providing services within the financial needs of all clients. Therefore, it is important to CALL (301-625-9102) or e-mail to discuss the fees for the services which you might want. Some insurances are accepted, including Medicare and APS Healthcare.

I am available for school meetings or observations and charge based on time.

For a phone consultation or information, call 301-625-9102 and begin your journey towards contentment, healing and change. Now serving Bethesda, Maryland and North West Washington D.C.

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