Reaching out for therapy is a brave step toward feeling better.

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Reaching out for therapy is a brave step toward feeling better.

Make an Appointment

Reaching out for therapy is a brave step toward feeling better.

Make an Appointment

Reaching out for therapy is a brave step toward feeling better.

Make an Appointment

You don’t have to keep pushing through.

It’s time to make a change.

Like you, our therapy clients at Gaithersburg Counseling Center are regular, everyday people who are struggling with life’s stressors such as: anxiety and depression, overwhelming stress, low self esteem or poor body image, relationship or intimacy problems, past trauma and life stressors.

If you are stuck feeling anxious, depressed, stressed or unhappy, talking to a non-judgmental, caring therapist in Gaithersburg, MD, can be the first step for you to start to improve how you feel and your relationships with others.

Our Services

Thoughtful, Personalized Therapy in Gaithersburg, MD

Individual
Therapy

Are you worrying or feeling overwhelmed with the stress of this year while trying to balancing home and work? Your mental health is more important than ever and you deserve support.

Teen
and Family Therapy

These days, life can be really challenging, especially for teens and families. Therapy can help you manage stress, strengthen communication, and live together more peacefully.

Couples
Counseling

Are you sick of the constant fighting, feeling annoyed with each other, and drifting further apart each day? Couples counseling can help you reconnect and feel close again.

Are you ready to take the first step towards a happier and more fulfilling life? Don’t wait any longer.

If you’re looking to start therapy in Gaithersburg, MD, contact us to make an appointment or book a phone consultation with our new client liaison to find the right therapist for your needs.

Call (240) 274-5680

Text (240) 274-5680

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How Therapy in Gaithersburg, MD, Can Help You

Let Go of Worrying so much
Resolve Trauma
Reduce Loneliness
Improve Self Esteem
Regulate your nervous system

Reduce feelings of depression
Learn to Communicate
Resolve Conflict
Improve Intimacy
Find Yourself if You Are Lost

Gain Confidence
Improve Relationship
Gain Control of Your Emotions
Increase Happiness and Peacefulness

About Gaithersburg Counseling Center

Finding Peace and Balance Through Therapy

If you’re looking for support, we can connect you with a therapist at our Gaithersburg center, or online throughout Montgomery County, Maryland. We offer individual therapy, couples counseling, psychotherapy for teens, family counseling, and group therapy.

We’re committed to providing therapy and counseling to individuals who want to change their lives or understand themselves in a new way. Our therapists are all LGBTQIA+ allies and welcome clients from all ethnicities, religious faiths, nationalities, gender identities, ages, races, sizes, abilities, and sexual orientations.

Learn More About Us

Welcome to Gaithersburg Counseling Center. You Deserve Support.

You have already taken the brave step of looking for a therapist. If you’re not sure about making an appointment just yet, we get that. Feel free to look through our website or reach out to us with any questions. We would be honored to walk alongside you in your healing journey.

Meet our Team

Our Therapists in Gaithersburg, MD

Atim Bassey

LCSW-C, Senior Psychotherapist

Jing Yang

LCPC, Senior Psychotherapist

Lev Grotel

LCSW-C, Senior Psychotherapist

Tamar Barnett

LCPC, Senior Psychotherapist

Sy Bailey

C-IAYT, 500 E-RYT, RAYT, Advanced Graduate Student

Amy Hooper, Director, Founding Member

LCSW-C, CEAP

Cathy Caldwell

LCPC, LCPAT, ATR-BC, EMDRPT-II, Senior Psychotherapist

Jill Gordon

LCSW-C, Senior Psychotherapist

Meet all Therapists

Committed to
inclusion for all

Each therapist at Gaithersburg Counseling Center is LGBTQIA+ affirming and strives to create a safe space for BIPOC and other marginalized communities. We are honored to welcome clients from all ethnicities, religious faiths, nationalities, gender identities, ages, races, sizes, abilities, and sexual orientations.

Transform Your Life With Expert
Therapy Services in Gaithersburg, MD

Qualified and Experienced Therapists

We are proud to have a team of highly qualified and experienced therapists.

Flexible and Convenient Services

We prioritize accessibility and convenience to ensure that therapy fits seamlessly into your life.

Wide Range of Specializations

We understand that every individual is unique and may require specialized support.

Personalized and Client-Centered Approach

We recognize that everyone’s journey is unique.

What our clients
are saying…

Gaithersburg Counseling Center is a wonderful and dedicated private practice where therapists are diverse and specialized and patients needs are HEARD and understood.

Wonderful practice and owner! I highly recommend them to anyone who is looking for therapy!

I’ve known Amy for a few years now. She is caring, flexible, and so understanding. She has a way of making you feel comfortable. I highly recommend her and her practice!

The staff at the Gaithersburg Counseling Center are professional, well versed and compassionate. I refer clients to this practice frequently because of their reputation, and I highly recommend them for people looking for a healing experience.

As a psychotherapist I would highly recommend Another Look at Healing. They offer a variety of therapeutic services with an equally wide selections of therapists. It’s a great resource in Montgomery County.

Amy is a talented, motivated, enthusiastic, and caring therapist. She meets her clients where they are with a great deal of empathy and warmth. She is the consummate professional who embodies integrity and high standards in her psychotherapy practice.

I am the director of a therapy practice in Montgomery County and know Amy and her practice well. Another Look at Healing has an excellent reputation for very high-quality work. Amy is highly professional as well as bright, warm, and personable. I highly recommend this practice!

I feel lucky that I met Amy Hooper through a professional consultation group that I began a few years ago, of other therapists in private practice. I have gotten to know Amy and the way in which she runs her practice – with such attention to detail and ethical and clinical responsibility to her clients. I had no hesitation making…

Amy Hooper is kind, warm and genuine. She makes you feel comfortable right away and is always pleasant and attentive in the working relationship. As another therapist I would not hesitate to recommend Gaithersburg Counseling Center knowing that you are in good hands with Amy and her team.

I’ve been a therapist in private practice in Montgomery County since the 1980’s having enjoyed some notoriety after the Washingtonian named me one of the top trauma therapists in the metro area following September 11, 2001. Now I am nearing retirement and am in more need than ever for good referrals. Amy Hooper is one Montgomery County therapist that I…

I’ve known Amy professionally over many years and have made several referrals to Gaithersburg Counseling Center. I’m confident they’ll receive the best care.

Begin Therapy in Gaithersburg, MD

The first step may be difficult, but we’ll be with you throughout your healing journey. To get started with therapy in Gaithersburg, Montgomery County, or online across Maryland, reach out to us.

We’re open weekdays from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm EST
and weekends from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm EST.