Business Details
Psychotherapy Services in Chevy Chase, MD
With over three decades of dedicated practice, I have guided countless individuals and couples through life's most challenging emotional and psychological transitions. My therapeutic approach combines deep clinical expertise with compassionate support, focusing on resolving longstanding behavioral patterns, managing grief and loss, and navigating complex identity and career conflicts. As a licensed clinical social worker in Maryland, Washington D.C., and Virginia, I bring specialized knowledge in infertility, adoption issues, and life transitions to every session.My practice emphasizes personalized care tailored to each client's unique needs, drawing on my academic background from Cornell University and Smith College School for Social Work. Through collaborative goal-setting and strength-based strategies, I help clients build resilience and create meaningful, lasting change in their lives.
Services
Depression and Anxiety
Relationship Therapy
Life Transitions Counseling
Grief and Loss Support
Adoption Decisions
Infertility Counseling
Identity Exploration
Career Challenges
Family Dynamics
Young Adult Issues
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of clinical experience in mental health therapy
- Our practice specializes in infertility, adoption, and life transitions
- We maintain multiple state licenses for comprehensive care standards
- Our approach combines solution-focused and insight-oriented techniques
- We provide personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs
Services
Depression and Anxiety
Specialized treatment for depression and anxiety disorders using evidence-based therapeutic techniques. Our approach combines cognitive-behavioral strategies with personalized coping mechanisms to address symptoms and underlying causes. Clients develop practical tools for managing emotional distress and improving daily functioning through structured, supportive sessions.
Relationship Therapy
Comprehensive therapy for couples navigating relationship challenges. We address communication breakdowns, conflict resolution, and emotional intimacy issues through structured sessions. Our approach helps partners develop healthier interaction patterns and rebuild trust while respecting individual needs and perspectives within the relationship dynamic.
Life Transitions Counseling
Guidance through major life changes including career shifts, parenthood, and retirement. Our specialized counseling helps clients navigate uncertainty and develop adaptive strategies. We focus on building resilience and creating positive pathways during periods of significant personal transformation and adjustment.
Grief and Loss Support
Targeted support for processing grief from personal losses. Our therapeutic approach addresses complicated mourning patterns and helps establish healthy coping mechanisms. Sessions focus on honoring past experiences while developing strategies for emotional healing and forward movement in life.
Adoption Decisions
Specialized guidance for adoption-related decisions and challenges. We provide comprehensive support for birth parents, adoptive families, and adoptees navigating the emotional complexities of adoption. Our services address identity formation, family dynamics, and long-term adjustment strategies.
People
Joan Rabinor
Therapist
Licensed clinical social worker with 30+ years of experience treating individuals and couples. Specializes in life transitions, infertility, and adoption issues. Holds licenses in Maryland, DC, and Virginia. Educated at Cornell University and Smith College School for Social Work.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
I provide individual, couples, and family therapy using insight-oriented and solution-focused approaches tailored to each client's specific needs.
Do you accept insurance?
I participate with Medicare and can provide billing statements for out-of-network insurance claims. Payment is required at the time of service for non-Medicare clients.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Contact me directly via phone at 301-654-8468 or email [email protected] to schedule your initial consultation and discuss your specific needs.
What are your office hours?
Office hours are by appointment only. Please contact me directly to discuss availability and schedule sessions that accommodate your schedule.
Do you offer telehealth services?
Current service delivery information can be obtained by contacting the office directly, as offerings may change based on client needs and circumstances.
