Therapy that meets you where you are.
Behrens & Associates
Psychotherapy Practice in Bethesda, Maryland
Welcome to Behrens and Associates, a family-owned and operated psychotherapy practice founded by a husband and wife team with over 60 years of combined clinical experience. Together with our highly skilled team of clinicians, we take a holistic and integrative approach to mental health care, ensuring that each client receives personalized, responsive, and expert clinical care. Our clinicians work with adults, adolescents, and children.
Our team includes experienced male and female therapists dedicated to meeting a wide range of needs. From your very first contact, youʼll connect directly with one of our founders—never a receptionist or call center. We strive to create a private, safe, and warm environment.
What We Treat
At Behrens & Associates, we provide individualized care for a broad range of emotional, behavioral, and relational challenges. Our experienced team takes an integrative approach, tailoring treatment to each client’s unique needs.
Emotional & Mood Disorders
- Anxiety, including social anxiety
- Depression
- Suicidal thoughts and behaviors
- Self-injurious behaviors
- Trauma and PTSD
- Grief and loss
- Mood instability and emotional dysregulation
- Anger management difficulties
- Obsessive thoughts and rumination
Behavioral & Developmental Issues
- ADHD and executive functioning challenges
- Oppositional and defiant behaviors
- School avoidance
- Autism spectrum disorders
- Behavioral and process addictions (e.g., gaming, gambling, internet use)
- Substance use and abuse
Relational & Family Conflicts
- Marital and couple conflict
- Parent–child conflict
- Separation and divorce adjustment
- Peer and social difficulties
Life Transitions & Adjustment
- College transitions
- Workplace challenges
- Retirement adjustment
- Young adult independence / “failure to launch”
- School and work performance concerns
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