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Through personal and professional experience, I understand what it is to face hardship and the importance of identifying and build...
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Through personal and professional experience, I understand what it is to face hardship and the importance of identifying and building upon our unique strengths to grow and overcome challenges in life.
I am a licensed certified social worker-clinical (LCSW-C) with over six years of experience in behavioral health services, working with adults struggling with a wide range of mental health challenges. I specialize in working with clients who have complex needs and those within marginalized populations and communities, approaching each person through a humanistic lens. I recognize that each client's needs are unique, and my therapeutic style—grounded in empathy and unconditional positive regard—is not one-size-fits-all.
I am task-centered and solution-focused, drawing on other approaches interchangeably in order to address individuals. I am direct, and will identify and discuss a client's ambivalence or resistance, as needed, in order to help the client continue on their healing process through their individual treatment plan.
Asking for help is the first step, and that step alone shows real strength and the innate drive toward your desire for change and growth. From there, we work together—forming a therapeutic relationship, identifying goals, strengthening coping tools, building connections, and exploring new perspectives—to help you find your personal fulfillment.
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Through my own life's journey, I have an intimate understanding of the need for meaning and purpose in our lives and to feel fulf...
Through my own life's journey, I have an intimate understanding of the need for meaning and purpose in our lives and to feel fulfilled.
I am a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical with 26 years of experience supporting adolescents and adults. I specialize in helping clients navigate challenges such as depression, anxiety, grief and loss, ADHD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, trauma, and relationship difficulties. My goal is to create a safe, compassionate space where clients feel empowered to explore their experiences, gain insight, and build healthier patterns. I help clients achieve a sense of meaning, purpose, and peace in their lives.
I earned my Master’s in Social Work Mental Health from Columbia University. My approach integrates cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and dialectical behavior therapy to help clients regulate emotions and challenge negative thought patterns. I also draw from psychodynamic therapy to address the impact of early life experiences.
I am passionate about helping clients find balance, healing, and fulfillment. While the journey can feel challenging, the rewards of growth and self-discovery are worth it. I encourage you to take the first step toward care and I look forward to connecting with you and supporting your path toward lasting change.
My goal is to help you achieve a mentally, physically, and socially healthy life using the client-centered approaches that help yo...
My goal is to help you achieve a mentally, physically, and socially healthy life using the client-centered approaches that help you to succeed and reach your counseling goals.
Dr. Judy Ann Upshaw is a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC) with more than 43 years of clinical experience. While she is experienced in general mental health treatment, her specialty is substance use treatment. Dr. Judy has worked in inpatient as well as outpatient treatment as well as individual, group, couples and family counseling. She enjoys assisting people in finding their true selves and achieve their highest goals. Dr. Judy has developed programs and supervised other therapist. She is also an adjunct college professor.
Dr. Judy completed her Bachelor's degree in Behavior Sciences at Andrews University in Berrien Springs, MI. She then received a Master's degree in Psychology from Temple University-Philadelphia, and a Doctorate in Counseling Psychology from Argosy University-Arlington. She utilizes many treatment modality such as music and art therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and much more.
Life is full of challenges, especially in this post-pandemic era. Now more than ever, Dr. Judy sees our societies the need for counseling. She would like to have the opportunity to support you in your life's journey and is confident in her ability to help you reach your goals. Schedule your first session with her today.
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Psychologists are mental health professionals that provide psychotherapy services and diagnoses for their clients. They have more research-focused training than most therapists, as they are more medically educated and receive a more general education about therapeutic approaches and theory.
Thriveworks psychologists in Silver Spring, MD provide standard psychotherapy services, tailoring treatment to each client and their unique concerns. However, they can also provide diagnoses to clients when appropriate, something that therapists and counselors cannot do. Finally, in some states in the U.S., they are allowed to prescribe medication.
Psychological treatment at Thriveworks Silver Spring is very individualized and specific to each client, which means that the duration of treatment is often varied depending on a client’s condition or disorder, the state of their symptoms, and their specific goals.
This is just one way a psychologist can help. In addition to assisting people with mental illness, psychologists can help people work through other challenges like stress, conflicts with loved ones, anger problems, trauma, lack of personal fulfillment, and so on.
If you’re struggling with a mental health problem or another life issue, a psychologist at Thriveworks Silver Spring is here for you. We have both in-person and online appointments available. Call (202) 478-9619 to book yours.
In the scenario above, in which you are exhibiting depression symptoms, you can benefit from working with a psychologist in multiple ways. First, they can help you explore underlying causes; second, they can help you better manage your symptoms such as exhaustion and fatigue; third, they can assist you in feeling better and returning to your normal self. This is but one scenario in which a psychologist can help and support an individual. Here are additional examples:
These are just a few of many challenges that the psychologists at Thriveworks Silver Spring can help you work through and overcome. If you’re facing a challenge that did not make it onto this list, don’t worry.
Our psychologists work with different clients every day, all of whom have unique challenges and needs. We’re here to offer you a personalized treatment plan based on your experiences.
At Thriveworks Silver Spring, our psychologists may assist you with the following therapy types, among others:
If you think you could benefit from talking to a psychologist about a current challenge or struggle of yours, reach out to Thriveworks Silver Spring. We would be happy to set you up with a member of our team.
Remember, we have in-person and online appointments available to accommodate varying needs and preferences. To schedule your appointment, just book online or simply call our office at (202) 478-9619.
Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy
Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Silver Spring is located off Lamberton Drive, across the street from Truist Bank and CVS Pharmacy. We currently share the building with Champion Martial Arts and Ben Yehuda restaurant.
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