Joan Pedersen, Psychotherapist in Gaithersburg, 20879

Joan E. Pedersen, MA, ThM, LCSW-C

Profession(s):
Psychotherapy, Clinical Social Work, Counseling
License Status:
I'm a licensed professional.
Primary License:
Licensed Clinical - 10323

My Approach to Helping

If you are curious by nature, keep reading.....since I consider therapy a deep exploration, an adventure of sorts, where we dig up, sort through, name and resolve the conflicts/challenges which block your happiness, your best most authentic self.

Working together as a team in a safe, welcoming space, my holistic (body-mind-spirit) therapeutic approach offers a transforming process to afford greater meaning and fulfillment in your life.

As both a grief counselor and psychotherapist, I enjoy accompanying adults as they address the ups and downs of life--its losses and transitions (illness, death, miscarriage, separation/divorce, infertility, retirement, suicide, unemployment, aging with dignity, anticipatory grief or the death of a beloved pet). And I have a sincere passion in seeing people come out on the other side, to find hope in their lives.....a personal journey I've experienced as well.

With post-graduate training in psychodynamic psychotherapy, guided imagery, spirituality and Mindfulness, I also bring a rich lived experience from having worked in the corporate world in New York City. I enjoy treating individuals and couples as well as the geriatric and gay/lesbian populations and their families.

My style is collaborative, interactive, empathetic and again, curious.

I have the deepest respect for, and learn from, people as they grapple with the heartfelt challenges of making lasting changes in their lives.

More Info About My Practice

Feel free to give me a call and I would be happy to answer any questions/concerns that you might have about my practice and the process of therapy. I look forward to our working together. (I accept some insurance plans and on occasion offer a sliding scale.)