Therapy Tailored For You

In solo sessions, you build a connection with a therapist invested in understanding your story, strengths, challenges, values, and aspirations. Your therapy is customized just for you.

Our therapists are well-versed in Advanced CBT Training, offering specialized expertise to align with your unique preferences. We also provide a fee range to accommodate your budget.

Individual Therapy

Disorders Treated

CBT has been proven to be an effective treatment for a number of mental health problems in clinical trials with real patients.

These are among the most common problems for which we provide psychological services.

  • Agoraphobia
  • Anger
  • Anorexia
  • Anxiety
  • Binge Eating
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Body Dysmorphic Disorder
  • Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
  • Bulimia
  • Chronic Pain
  • Couples/Marital Issues
  • Depression
  • Eating Disorders
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
  • Grief
  • Health Anxiety
  • Hoarding
  • Insomnia
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Panic Disorder
  • Personality Disorders
  • Phobias
  • Postpartum Depression and Anxiety
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Procrastination
  • Skin Picking (Excoriation)
  • Social Anxiety
  • Stress
  • Substance Abuse
  • Test Anxiety
  • Trichotillomania

Sessions

Most of our patients begin individual therapy once a week for 45-minute sessions. As symptoms improve, it may be possible to reduce the frequency of sessions. When someone is in crisis or having difficulty functioning in daily life, more frequent sessions may be recommended until symptoms improve.

  • Flexible scheduling to meet your needs
  • In-person & teletherapy services available
  • Two locations – Washington, DC and Bethesda, MD
Individual Therapy

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News & Updates

The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health

Dr. Maria Bello | November 6, 2024

According to a 2021 study by the Pew Research Center, 69% of adults and 81% of teens in the U.S. use social media. Many rely on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter, and YouTube to share updates and events. While these platforms have benefits, they should not replace real-world human connection.
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Dr. Maria Bello | October 9, 2024

Discover how CBT techniques are effectively employed to identify and challenge anxious thought patterns, and reduce anxious behaviors, allowing individuals to regain control over their anxiety - and their lives.
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