Gaithersburg Counseling and Therapy

Gaithersburg Counseling and Therapy We are a private and confidential counseling center for anxiety, depression and relationship issues.

With reasonable rates and flexible hours, we can help during difficult times. Our clients are regular people experiencing life's difficult challenges.

Meet Jill Gordon, a genuine and compassionate therapist who utilizes a psychodynamic approach to really get to know her ...
06/02/2026

Meet Jill Gordon, a genuine and compassionate therapist who utilizes a psychodynamic approach to really get to know her clients. Core to her beliefs is that clients know themselves best, and she is equipped to assist in helping a person uncover and actualize their true wants and needs. If you’re looking for a therapist who will help you understanding the way you think and feel better, Jill likely will be a good fit for you. Jill enjoys working with adults who may be experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, self esteem concerns, grief and loss, and anyone seeking greater satisfaction in their personal relationships. Read more about Jill (https://healingllc.com/about-us/jill-gordon/)and contact us (https://healingllc.com/contact-us/) when you’re ready to get started on your healing journey.

As humans, we can identify strongly with the roles we take on whether they be in relationships, careers, communities, or...
05/26/2026

As humans, we can identify strongly with the roles we take on whether they be in relationships, careers, communities, or stages of life. When these roles change, it can feel overwhelming, and come with lots of mixed emotions ranging from excitement to grief. It’s natural to experience worry, anxiousness, and emotional exhaustion when change arises. Read more about life changes on our blog at https://healingllc.com/2026/03/life-changes-can-be-overwhelming-have-you-recently-changed-jobs-relationships-or-other-roles-that-once-defined-you/ and learn how our therapists at Gaithersburg Counseling Center can help you move through life transitions with resiliency.

Gaithersburg Counseling Center is proud to be recognized a 2026 BusinessRate Top 3 award winner. Our counselors are grat...
05/12/2026

Gaithersburg Counseling Center is proud to be recognized a 2026 BusinessRate Top 3 award winner. Our counselors are grateful to continue helping people in the Gaithersburg, MD community.

A great way to strengthen your communication skills is through the use of “I Feel” statements. These statements can help...
03/27/2026

A great way to strengthen your communication skills is through the use of “I Feel” statements. These statements can help build connection and allow for a way to clearly communicate needs without conveying blame. You can follow a simple formula to begin that goes like, “When (this happens), I feel (emotion) because (why you feel this way). In the future I would prefer that (what action would be more helpful in the future). This phrasing can allow for empathy to grow while allowing for a conversation to continue. Read more about "I feel" statements on our blog post at https://healingllc.com/2026/03/what-i-feel-statements-are-and-why-they-matter-in-relationships/

If you and your partner could benefit from better communication skills, contact us at https://healingllc.com/contact-us/ to schedule an appointment with one of our couples counselors.

Meet Jing Yang, a therapist dedicated to providing an environment in which her clients can explore inner vulnerabilities...
03/10/2026

Meet Jing Yang, a therapist dedicated to providing an environment in which her clients can explore inner vulnerabilities. If you’re looking to explore relationships with your family, culture, and life circumstance to bring a deep sense of self-understanding, Jing might be a great fit to aid in your journey. Providing services in Mandarin and English, she is particularly adept at working with interracial/intercultural relationships, grief and loss, identity, parenting, blended families, and life transitions. If your interested in scheduling an appointment with Jing, contact us at https://healingllc.com/contact-us/.

When we experience loss, grief is our natural, human response. The grieving process is deeply personal and will look dif...
03/04/2026

When we experience loss, grief is our natural, human response. The grieving process is deeply personal and will look different for each person. Know that you don’t have to move through it alone. Community is important. You may choose to seek grief therapy if your grief lasts longer than 12 months, is affecting your daily life, doesn’t decrease in intensity over time, and/or feels overwhelming. The therapists at Gaithersburg Counseling Center are here to help. Contact us to schedule an appointment: https://healingllc.com/contact-us/

Meet Sara Giuliani, your partner in healing at Gaithersburg Counseling Center. Sara helps adults and teens by aiding the...
02/25/2026

Meet Sara Giuliani, your partner in healing at Gaithersburg Counseling Center. Sara helps adults and teens by aiding them in exploring how to cope with current stressors as well as how past experiences influence their current life. With a collaborative, strength-based approach, she can help you explore emotions, build resilience, and find meaningful connection with yourself and others. Sara integrates tools and interventions like EMDR and Internal Family Symptoms (IFS) along with expressive arts and sand tray work to aid clients in navigating symptoms of anxiety, depression, trauma, and more. Sara states, "What I love most about being a therapist is getting to witness firsthand the powerful resilience of the human spirit."

Learn more about Sara at https://healingllc.com/about-us/sara-giuliani-lcpc/ and contact us at https://healingllc.com/contact-us/

If you’ve ever noticed your breath feeling short when you're stressed, then you may have experienced your breath's conne...
02/19/2026

If you’ve ever noticed your breath feeling short when you're stressed, then you may have experienced your breath's connection to your nervous system. Just as stress can influence your breath, your breath can help calm your stress response. The practice can be as simple as noticing the qualities of your breath- depth, length of each part (inhalation, exhalation, and pauses), and textures. This breath focus can aid in calming your nervous system, reducing stress and anxiety, inviting present moment awareness, and helping bring a sense of grounding.

Are you having difficulty putting down your phone while scrolling through distressing news or social media? You’re not a...
02/10/2026

Are you having difficulty putting down your phone while scrolling through distressing news or social media? You’re not alone. Doomscrolling is a common response to anxiety especially during uncertain times — our brains want to protect us, searching for safety, clarity, or control, even when this may increase stress.

Steps that can help with Anxiety:
• Gently notice when scrolling increases your anxiety
• Set small time boundaries with your phone or news intake
• Balance your feed with calming or supportive content
• Practice self-compassion — anxiety thrives on uncertainty (the stress response innate in human beings)

At Gaithersburg Counseling Center, we support individuals, couples and families struggling with anxiety, stress, depression, trauma and overwhelm by helping them understand themselves, their patterns and by building effective coping tools. If anxiety, stress, or the weight of the world is interrupting your daily life, support is available — you don’t have to manage it all alone. Contact us at https://healingllc.com/contact-us/

Seasonal Affective Disorder, or more frequently referred to as Seasonal Depression, is a type of depression that occurs ...
01/14/2025

Seasonal Affective Disorder, or more frequently referred to as Seasonal Depression, is a type of depression that occurs in the wintertime as sunlight hours decrease.

Many people experience fluctuations in emotions in the winter. Although this does not necessarily mean that you have seasonal depression, it is certainly a common feeling. Here are some ways to combat the seasonal lows that you may experience!

Some people find that creating structure in their schedule during the winter allows for better regulation of emotions. It can help avoid periods of boredom or isolation.

Try out creative ways of getting yourself moving! Participate in dancing workout videos, sign up for a stretch session at a nearby gym, or do some indoor rock climbing.

There's lots of ways to improve our mood during these (literally) darker months. Feel free to reach out to us if you've been considering talking to someone about what you're feeling. Call, Text, or Email (240)274-5680 and [email protected]. And in the meantime, take some time for YOU!

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849 Quince Orchard Boulevard I
Gaithersburg, MD
20878

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