Business Details
Psychotherapy Services in Bethesda, MD
I am a licensed clinical social worker specializing in psychotherapy for individuals and couples, with over 15 years of experience in private practice and academic settings. My practice integrates psychodynamic and family systems approaches to address anxiety, relationship challenges, life transitions, and trauma. I hold teaching appointments at George Washington University and the Washington School of Psychiatry, where I supervise doctoral students and lead advanced training programs.Fluent in French, I work with clients from diverse backgrounds, emphasizing personalized treatment plans tailored to each person's unique needs. My commitment to ongoing professional development ensures evidence-based care through regular participation in supervision, research, and psychoanalytic study groups.
Services
Individual Psychotherapy
Couple Therapy
Family Counseling
Career Transitions
Trauma Treatment
Addiction Support
LGBTQ+ Affirmative Therapy
Prenatal Counseling
Therapist Supervision
Grief Counseling
Highlights and features
- We offer over 15 years of experience in individual and couple psychotherapy
- Our practice integrates psychodynamic and family systems therapeutic approaches
- We maintain academic affiliations with George Washington University
- We provide specialized training in couple therapy through the Washington School of Psychiatry
- Our therapist is fluent in French and works with diverse cultural backgrounds
Services
Individual Psychotherapy
Tailored treatment for adults facing anxiety, depression, trauma, or life transitions. Combines psychodynamic insight with practical strategies to improve emotional well-being and coping skills. Sessions focus on developing self-awareness and healthier relationship patterns.
Couple Therapy
Specialized intervention for couples experiencing communication breakdowns or relationship dissatisfaction. Addresses intimacy issues, infidelity recovery, and conflict resolution using evidence-based techniques. Requires joint participation for effective outcomes.
Family Counseling
Addresses intergenerational patterns and family dynamics affecting relationships. Works with multi-generational families to improve communication and resolve conflicts through a psychoanalytic framework. Utilizes technology for remote family member participation when needed.
Therapist Supervision
Provides professional development for mental health practitioners. Includes supervision for therapists-in-training and continuing education through the Washington School of Psychiatry's training programs.
Career Transitions
Supports clients navigating career changes, workplace stress, or professional identity challenges. Integrates psychodynamic understanding with practical career planning strategies to enhance job satisfaction.
People
Noa Ashman
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Clinical social worker with 15+ years experience in psychotherapy, specializing in couple and family therapy. Holds teaching appointments at George Washington University and Washington School of Psychiatry.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
I provide individual therapy, couple counseling, and family therapy using psychodynamic and family systems approaches tailored to each client's needs.
Do you accept insurance?
I am an out-of-network provider; many insurance plans offer reimbursement for my services. Contact your provider to confirm out-of-network mental health benefits.
What are your therapy session rates?
Payment details are discussed during initial consultation. Fees reflect my specialized training and experience in psychotherapy.
Are evening or weekend appointments available?
I offer flexible scheduling including some evening hours to accommodate client needs.
How long are therapy sessions?
Standard sessions last 50 minutes, with frequency determined by individual treatment needs.
Do you work with LGBTQ+ clients?
Yes, I provide affirmative therapy for LGBTQ+ individuals and couples with specialized understanding of unique relationship dynamics.
