Business Details
Your Trusted Psychotherapist in Bethesda, MD
As a licensed clinical social worker in Maryland and Washington, DC, I bring over a decade of specialized experience in psychotherapy for individuals and couples. My practice integrates psychodynamic and family systems approaches, informed by advanced training at the Washington School of Psychiatry and academic appointments at George Washington University and Smith College School of Social Work. With a Fulbright Scholarship background and fluency in French, I combine cultural sensitivity with evidence-based techniques to address anxiety, relationship challenges, life transitions, and trauma.My work emphasizes collaborative treatment planning, tailored to each client's unique needs, while maintaining rigorous professional standards through ongoing supervision and teaching. I hold certifications in couple therapy and clinical supervision, ensuring comprehensive care for adults navigating personal and professional challenges.
Services
Couple Psychotherapy
Individual Therapy
Family Therapy
Mood Disorder Treatment
Trauma Counseling
Career Transition Support
Parenting Consultation
Therapist Supervision
Highlights and features
- We offer specialized couple therapy with 12+ years of clinical supervision experience
- Our practice combines academic teaching with real-world therapeutic applications
- We utilize evidence-based psychodynamic and family systems approaches
- Our therapist maintains active professional certifications and training roles
- We provide culturally sensitive care with international clinical perspective
Services
Couple Psychotherapy
Specialized treatment for couples facing relationship challenges, communication issues, and intimacy concerns. Sessions focus on improving connection through psychodynamic and family systems approaches. Designed for all relationship stages and orientations, with emphasis on collaborative problem-solving and emotional understanding.
Individual Therapy
Tailored treatment for adults dealing with anxiety, depression, life transitions, and trauma. Combines psychodynamic exploration with practical coping strategies. Addresses career changes, grief, chronic health issues, and identity exploration through a non-judgmental therapeutic partnership.
Family Therapy
Systemic approach to improving family dynamics and communication patterns. Addresses intergenerational issues and current family challenges using psychoanalytic frameworks. Designed to create safe spaces for dialogue and developmental growth across family constellations.
Therapist Supervision
Professional development for mental health practitioners through certified supervision programs. Combines practical skill-building with theoretical exploration, following Washington School of Psychiatry training standards. Supports therapists-in-training and licensed professionals seeking advanced couple and family therapy expertise.
Trauma Counseling
Specialized treatment for trauma and PTSD using integrative therapeutic approaches. Focuses on building safety, processing traumatic memories, and developing coping mechanisms. Incorporates both psychodynamic insights and evidence-based trauma recovery techniques.
People
Noa Ashman
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Clinical social worker with 12+ years experience in couple and individual therapy. Holds academic appointments at George Washington University and Washington School of Psychiatry. Specializes in psychodynamic approaches and family systems therapy.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
I primarily use psychodynamic therapy combined with family systems perspectives to explore relationship patterns and emotional challenges.
Do you accept insurance?
I'm an out-of-network provider; most insurance plans allow reimbursement through direct billing submission.
What are your specialty areas?
I specialize in couple therapy, anxiety/depression treatment, life transitions, and trauma recovery for adults.
How long are therapy sessions?
Standard sessions last 50 minutes, with frequency determined by individual treatment needs.
Do you offer virtual sessions?
Technology options can be discussed to accommodate family members in different locations when appropriate.
What about therapist training?
I provide supervision and training for mental health professionals through certified programs at Washington School of Psychiatry.
