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Joan Pedersen, ThM, MA, LCSW-C |
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| Office: |
Center for Renewal
933-D Russell Avenue
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
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| Phone: |
(301) 527-1382
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| Fax: |
(301) 527-6158
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| Profession: |
Clinical Social Worker/Therapist
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| Services: |
Psychotherapy/Counseling
Grief Counseling
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| Practice Description: |
Are you struggling finding happiness or meaning in your life, in your relationships, or in your work? I can offer help.
Amidst the challenges and stresses of contemporary life in metro DC, discovering personal wholeness or a sense of renewal proves more necessary than ever these days. In a safe (and confidential) space, psychotherapy serves as a transforming avenue by which to name, explore and gain greater insight into the issues, which block people from embracing a more meaningful existence, from becoming their best selves. I approach counseling holistically--as the healing integration of mind, body and spirit--which enhances our self esteem, relationships or professional commitment. Through feedback and reflection, clients can learn to better cope with, and resolve, personal conflicts in an attempt to fully engage in life. (My style is interactive, honest, compassionate and respectful.)
Combining my training in mental health, grief counseling, and spirituality, I truly enjoy accompanying and supporting adults as they address such issues as intimacy, anxiety, anger, self esteem/assertiveness, addictions/ACOA as well as loss/life transitions (major illness, retirement, unemployment, aging with dignity, empty-nesting; abortion, infertility, financial stressors, miscarriage, separation/divorce, death of a loved one or pet, and anticipatory grief). Additionally, I have a sensitivity to clients who have sadly lost family/friends to suicide.
Having worked in the corporate world, I bring a variety of lived experiences as I welcome working with culturally-diverse adults and couples, as well as the geriatric and gay/lesbian populations (and their families). Additionally, I successfully help individuals as they struggle to cope with terminally or chronically mentally ill relatives.
With post-graduate training in psychodynamic psychotherapy, I teat myriad psychiatric and emotional disorders in both long and short-term therapy. I have the deepest respect for, and learn from, my clients as they grapple with the profound challenges of making lasting changes in their lives. Truly, I appreciate the time, money and energy which clients invest in our work to makes such changes.
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Practice Specialties or Interests:
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Relationship Issues
Grief/Loss
Self-esteem
ADHD
Adjustment Disorder
Adoption Issues
Adult Children of Alcoholics
Alzheimer's Disease
Anger Management
Bipolar Disorder
Co-dependency
Depression
Divorce/Dissolution
Ethnic/Cultural Issues
Gay/Lesbian Issues
Gender Identity
HIV/AIDS-related Issues
Impaired Professionals
Infertility Issues
Infidelity
Life Transitions
Personal Growth
Physical Disabilities
PTSD
Sexual Abuse
Spirituality
Stress Management
Terminal/Chronic Illness
Women's Issues
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| Age Specialties: |
Adults
Elders
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| Session Formats: |
Individual
Group
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| Treatment Approaches: |
Biopsychosocial
Eclectic
Existential/Humanistic
Family Systems
Feminist
Interpersonal
Intersubjective
Multicultural
Person-Centered
Psychodynamic
Psychoeducational
Psychosocial
Self Psychology
Transpersonal
Attachment theory
Spiritually-attuned psychotherapy
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| Education: |
MSW, The University of Michigan, 1996
MA, Fordham University, 1986
THM, Maryknoll Seminary, 1989
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| License #: |
10323 |
| License State: |
Maryland |
| Additional Licenses/ Certifications: |
Completed post-graduated training in psychodynamic psychotherapy at Georgetown University. |
| Professional Affiliations: |
 | Greater Washington Society for Clinical Work | | Maryland Mental Health Association | | National Association of the Mentally Ill | | Association for Pet Loss Bereavement | | Delta Society | | PFLAG | | Women Business Owners of Montgomery County |
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| Fee Schedule: |
Individual session is $120.
(Sliding scale is an option.) |
| Accepted Insurance: |
Insurance accepted.
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| Insurance and Billing Instructions: |
If I don't take your particular health plan, I provide the necessary paperwork which should allow you to receive reimbursement for out-of-network services. |
| Driving Directions: |
Take 355 (Rockville Pike) or 270 to Montgomery Village Avenue, at the first stop light, make a left onto Russell Avenue. Proceed 1/3 mile and make a rt. into the Russell Office Park and immediately bear left to suite 933-D (red door). Plenty of available parking.
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| Additional Comments: |
Please give me a call and I would be happy to answer any questions and/or arrange for a phone consultation. I look forward to our working together. |
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Additional Information
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| Years in Practice: 16-20 |
| Gender: Female |
| Accepting New Clients: Yes |
| Sliding Fee Scale: Yes |
| Prescribe Medication: No |
| Public Transportation: Yes |
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