Carol Mettus, LCSW-C

Gaithersburg, Maryland

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Professions: Clinical Social Worker, Mental Health Counselor, Psychotherapist

Languages: English

My Approach to Therapy

I am approved EMDRIA consultant. I provide a warm, empathic environment that allows you to explore the issues that have brought you to therapy. After this exploration I work with you to gain insight to the issues whether it be feeling "stuck" in the past, suffering with depression or anxiety, or a relationship, work or college concern. With this knowledge I work collaboratively with you to see you move to a place of action, to either process old memories that are keeping you "stuck", or to learn new skills to help you move forward. . I believe there is always hope and change is possible.

Supervision Details

Supervision Specialties

Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions, Anxiety, Attachment Issues, Breakup, Depression, Emotional Abuse, Emotional Overwhelm, Health / Illness / Medical Issues, Inadequacy, Midlife Crisis / Midlife Transition, Posttraumatic Stress / Trauma, Social Anxiety / Phobia, Trust Issues, Worthlessness

Focused Modalities

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Dreamwork, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Hypnotherapy, Psychodynamic, Other - Not Listed Here, Experiential Therapy

My Practice & Services

I accept Carefirst Blue Cross BlueShield.

Specific Issue(s) I'm Skilled at Helping With

I am an approved EMDR Consultant through EMDRIA and a trauma specialist. I am trained in several theoretical orientations such as Psychodynamic Therapy, Short Term Psychodynamic Therapy, and DBT. I specialize in couples therapy and trained in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy.

My View on the Purpose of Psychotherapy

To help people connect with their own strengths and develop a full sense of who they are. It is important for people to understand it is possible to change themselves or life situations and that there is always hope.

Expertise & Specialties

Age Groups I Work With

TeensAdultsElders

Groups I Work With

People suffering with trauma, complex PTSD

Therapy Services & Specialties

ConsultationFamily Therapy Individual Therapy & Counseling Marriage, Couples, or Relationship Counseling Telehealth

Concerns & Challenges Addressed

AbandonmentAdjusting to Change / Life TransitionsAngerAnxietyAttachment IssuesBullyingCommunication ProblemsDepression

Therapeutic Approaches & Evidence-Based Methods

Body-Mind PsychotherapyDialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)Emotion Focused Couples TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)Family Systems Therapy Psychodynamic

Industries & Communities

Union First