Monica Rene Testa, LCSW-C (she/her/hers)

INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING 'What worries you, masters you' - John Locke Are worries and fears causing imbalance in your life? Individual counseling offers the opportunity to identify core beliefs and assumptions, and shift patterns and behaviors that no longer serve you. You can clarify and define hopes and goals, and learn new perspectives and coping skills. I have experience working with clients on issues including: Anxiety Depression Trauma Family dynamics Grief and loss Work/life balance COUPLES COUNSELING 'Love does not dominate; it cultivates' - Goethe Love may conquer all, but relationships require work, curiosity, and trust. Couples counseling provides a safe, nonjudgmental, distraction-free space to explore challenges, identify strengths, reconnect and mutually gain a deeper understanding of yourself and your partner. I have experience working with couples on issues including: Premarital counseling Unhealthy family dynamics Infertility Communication and conflict management Intimacy Attachment styles Parenting Pre-separation and/or preparing for divorce Couples counseling is not covered by insurance and is not the same as family therapy. The fee is $200 per session, and sessions last one hour. Therapy is a mutual commitment. If you are ready to dedicate time and emotional energy for weekly sessions, reach out! I am licensed to serve clients in Maryland and Virginia via Telehealth, and Maryland, Virginia, and DC clients in person. Woodside Therapy has an office at 7000 Carroll Avenue in Takoma Park, Maryland for in person sessions.