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Your Trusted Mental Health Partner in Gaithersburg, MD
Kentlands Psychotherapy is a dedicated mental health practice serving individuals, couples, and families in Gaithersburg, Maryland, and surrounding areas. Our team of highly trained psychologists, psychiatrists, and psychotherapists provides boutique-style care tailored to meet the unique needs of clients across the lifespan. With expertise in evidence-based therapeutic approaches, we specialize in addressing anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship challenges, and trauma, offering both in-person and telemedicine services. Our commitment to compassionate, personalized care ensures clients receive support in a safe, confidential environment.We pride ourselves on fostering resilience and growth through tailored interventions, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, emotionally focused couples therapy, and executive functioning coaching. Our psychiatric team provides medication management services, ensuring a holistic approach to mental wellness. With flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, we strive to make quality mental health care accessible to all.
Services
Individual Therapy
Couples Counseling
ADHD Testing
Psychiatric Medication Management
Child Psychotherapy
Telehealth Services
Parenting Support
Executive Functioning Coaching
Trauma Therapy
Psychological Assessments
Highlights and features
- We offer evidence-based therapeutic approaches tailored to individual needs.
- Our team includes experienced psychologists and psychiatric professionals.
- Flexible scheduling with evening and weekend appointments available.
- Comprehensive ADHD and learning disability assessments for all ages.
- Holistic care combining therapy and psychiatric medication management.
Services
Individual Therapy
Personalized mental health treatment addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. Our therapists use evidence-based techniques like CBT and mindfulness to foster emotional resilience. Sessions focus on developing coping strategies and promoting self-discovery for adults and young adults seeking improved well-being.
Couples Counseling
Specialized therapy for couples addressing communication breakdowns and relationship conflicts. We employ Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT) and Gottman Method techniques to strengthen emotional bonds. Sessions help partners improve intimacy, resolve disputes, and rebuild trust through structured, research-backed interventions.
ADHD Testing
Comprehensive evaluations for ADHD and learning differences across all age groups. Our psychologists use standardized assessment tools to identify attention disorders and executive functioning challenges. The process includes diagnostic clarification, personalized recommendations, and guidance for educational accommodations or treatment planning.
Child Psychotherapy
Specialized mental health care for children and adolescents facing behavioral, emotional, or social challenges. Our therapists use play therapy, parent-child interaction techniques, and age-appropriate interventions to address anxiety, bullying, and developmental concerns while maintaining family involvement.
Psychiatric Medication Management
Professional psychiatric care combining medication oversight with therapeutic support. Our board-certified providers develop individualized treatment plans for mood disorders, ADHD, and complex mental health conditions. Services include regular monitoring, dosage adjustments, and collaborative care with therapists to optimize treatment outcomes.
People
Dr. Elizabeth Carr
Founder & Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Carr established Kentlands Psychotherapy with over 20 years of experience in clinical psychology. She specializes in adult mental health and evidence-based practices, leading our team in delivering compassionate care while maintaining active involvement in professional development and community outreach.
Dr. Krista Beyer
Adult Therapist
Dr. Beyer provides individual therapy for adults using integrative cognitive-behavioral approaches. With 15 years of clinical experience, she focuses on anxiety disorders and life transitions, emphasizing practical skill-building and emotional resilience in her practice at Kentlands Psychotherapy.
Dr. Megan Burleson
Child & Adolescent Psychologist
Dr. Burleson specializes in child and adolescent mental health with expertise in testing and executive functioning coaching. She brings 12 years of experience assessing developmental disorders and implementing tailored interventions to support young clients' academic and emotional success.
Reuven Rosen
Couples Therapist
Mr. Rosen offers evidence-based couples therapy using Emotionally Focused Therapy techniques. With 18 years of experience, he helps partners improve communication patterns and strengthen emotional connections, serving as a certified EFCT therapist and supervisor at our practice.
Petra Desmond
Director of Administrative Hospitality
Ms. Desmond oversees client services with multilingual support in four languages. Her 25-year career in healthcare administration focuses on improving patient access and coordinating care, ensuring seamless service delivery for all Kentlands Psychotherapy clients.
Questions
Do you offer telehealth therapy options?
Yes, we provide secure telehealth sessions for clients who prefer virtual appointments. Our HIPAA-compliant platform supports therapy for all age groups and psychiatric medication management services.
What ages do your therapists work with?
Our clinicians treat clients from age 2 through adulthood. We have specialists in child therapy, adolescent counseling, adult mental health, and geriatric services to meet diverse client needs.
How do I choose the right therapist?
We help match clients with appropriate providers based on presenting concerns, therapeutic approaches, and availability. Our Client Care Coordinators discuss your needs to recommend the best fit during initial consultations.
Do you work with insurance companies?
We operate as an out-of-network provider, giving clients greater therapist choice. We provide medical receipts for potential reimbursement and work with clients to maximize insurance benefits through direct submission.
What types of payment do you accept?
We accept major credit cards, health savings accounts, and flexible spending account payments. Payment processing occurs securely through our online client portal for convenience.
Are evening and weekend appointments available?
Yes, we offer flexible scheduling including evening and weekend hours to accommodate working professionals and families. Appointment availability varies by clinician.
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Reviews (6)
Stephanie Gibson
Jan 05, 2022
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I've had the pleasure of being a patient of Johanna Koenig's since 2019. She has truly changed my life and has helped me become the happiest and most content version of myself. I have overcome so much working with Johanna. It is actually astonishing to look back and see how far I have come in terms of coping with my anxiety and childhood trauma. She has taught me many different coping mechanisms that I use daily. Some things that I have implemented into my life are CBT journaling, inner-child work and grounding techniques. She is very client-centered in her practice, and lets you take charge in
Casey Wood
Sep 07, 2021
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During the 2020-2021 school year, I had the privilege of interning at Kentlands Psychotherapy. Throughout my internship, I gained extensive knowledge and experience through therapy simulations, as well as a multitude of projects. Due to Covid-19, my internship was primarily online. Dr. Carr, however, ensured that I had all of the tools necessary to succeed and make advancements in my understanding of a therapeutic approach that places clients first. As I am in my first semester of Graduate School, I can proudly say that this internship has prepared me to have a greater understanding of the topics
Rose Bleiweis
Sep 03, 2021
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Johanna Koenig, LCSW-C is a great clinician with a large skill set to help teens and adults dealing with mental health concerns. As her colleague, I am often looking to Johanna for consultation, referring to her, or speaking about therapy trainings she has participated in. Johanna has a good rapport with clients and I know that they benefit from the work with her. I am so comfortable referring clients to Johanna!
Lauren Epstein
Aug 23, 2021
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I absolutely loved working here as a summer intern! Everyone is so nice and helpful and it was an amazing learning experience.
Nisha Jha
Jul 30, 2021
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During the 2020-2021 academic school year, I interned at Kentlands Psychotherapy during my senior year. This year, the internship was completely virtual but that didn't take away from the learning opportunities. Over the course of a year, I learnt how to run a client centered therapy session, write articles in a Q & A format for the Kentlands newsletter as well as revise/correct the websites bot.
What makes this internship so unique is that you not only learn about therapy, but also have a chance to work with technology and practice writing. I would completely recommend this internship opportunity
What makes this internship so unique is that you not only learn about therapy, but also have a chance to work with technology and practice writing. I would completely recommend this internship opportunity
Rachel Benowitz
Sep 09, 2020
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I had a terrific experience working with Kentlands Psychotherapy through a virtual internship this summer. I developed skills I will take with me into graduate school and my future career as a mental health professional including client-centered therapy skills, synthesizing research and collaborative writing. Dr. Carr offered unconditional support and guidance for my growth as an intern and as an individual. I was also able to connect with other therapists in the practice whose interests align with mine. I am very grateful for this opportunity!
