Individual, Family, Teen & Child Therapy in Montgomery Co., MD
Based in Kensington, MD, our experienced therapists at Jonah Green and Associates have been providing counseling/therapy and support for adults/individuals, families, couples, teens, and children since 2008. Our clients come from Bethesda, Kensington, Chevy Chase, Silver Spring, Potomac, Rockville, and other surrounding areas in Montgomery County, Maryland, and Washington, D.C.
Our Practice Areas
At Jonah Green and Associates, we address various psychological, emotional, social, and relational challenges for long-term growth. Our core therapy practice areas include:
Issues Addressed By Our Clinicians
Mental Health and Emotional Well-being
- Anxiety disorders: Generalized anxiety, social anxiety, OCD, panic attacks, phobias
- Depression: Major depressive disorder, persistent sadness, hopelessness
- Trauma and PTSD: Abuse, neglect, accidents, natural disasters, work related trauma, domestic violence, medical trauma, legal issues
- Self-esteem and identity: Negative self-perception, LGBTQIA+ identity, midlife crisis, body image
- Mood disorders: Bipolar disorder, seasonal affective disorder
Relationship and Family Dynamics
- Couples issues: Infidelity, communication challenges, financial conflicts, intimacy struggles, divorce counseling, discernment counseling
- Family conflicts: Parenting challenges, career and life choices, sibling conflicts, blended families, intergenerational trauma
- Social and peer relationships: Loneliness, exclusion, toxic friendships, social anxiety, boundary-setting
- Sexual health: Dysfunction, desire discrepancies, healing from sexual trauma
Life Transitions and Stressors
- Career/academic stress: Job dissatisfaction, burnout, academic pressure
- Life changes: College/Graduate School, cohabitation, parenthood, career change, job loss, relocation, empty nest syndrome, separation, and divorce, retirement.
- Grief and loss: Trauma, loss of a parent or child, loss of a pet, pregnancy loss, serious illness or injury, disability, estrangement from a loved one or friend, bereavement
- Chronic illnesses: Autoimmune diseases, cardiovascular diseases, respiratory diseases, neurological diseases, chronic pain, HIV/AIDS, and cancer
Therapeutic Techniques and Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Restructuring negative thought patterns
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Coping skills for emotional regulation
- Psychodynamic therapy: Exploring unconscious influences from childhood
- Mindfulness and ACT: Building resilience through acceptance and values-based living
- Play therapy and Theraplay: Building self-esteem and foster attachment
- Couples Therapy: Improving communication, trust, and intimacy
- Family Therapy: Improving communication and relationships
- Social Skills: Improving friendships and navigating relationships
Behavioral and Addiction Challenges
- Substance Use Disorder: Alcohol, nicotine dependence, drugs, prescription medication, inhalant abuse
- Behavioral addictions: Gambling, sex addictions, compulsive shopping, excessive gaming, internet and social media overuse
- Anger management: Explosive temper, passive-aggressive, anger in relationships and family conflicts
Specialized and Systemic Issues
- Societal: Coping with discrimination (racism, sexism, homophobia)
- Immigration/acculturation: Cultural adaptation and identity conflicts
- Financial stress: Financial anxiety, job loss, compulsive spending
- Neurodivergence: Support for ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, and sensory processing issues
- Intergenerational Trauma: historical and familial
- Elder Care and Caregiver Burnout: role reversal, stressors, and self care
Licensed Therapists In Maryland, Serving Montgomery County and Washington, D.C.
Based in Kensington, MD, our clients come to our office from across Montgomery County, and Washington, D.C., including:
- Kensington
- Bethesda
- Silver Spring
- Rockville
- Germantown
- Gaithersburg
- Chevy Chase
- Potomac
- Somerset
- Brookmont
- Cabin John
- Tenleytown
- Garrett Park
- Wheaton-Glenmont
- Aspen Hill
- Takoma Park
- Friendship Heights
Reviews for Jonah Green and Associates
“Jonah changed my life! He saved the relationship with my daughter and helped us communicate and break down the barriers causing so much turmoil. I cannot count my blessings for finding him and choosing him from the other therapists.”
– DV (Google Reviews)
“I have known Jonah for almost 10 years now. Over the years, I have referred many friends and their children to Dr. Green and his staff. Everyone who spoke to Jonah or another therapist raved about him and his practice.”
– AJ (Google Reviews)
“Excellent social worker, very experienced, would recommend, knows a lot about special needs adult services. Have recommended to many friends.”
MB (Google Reviews)
Family, Teen, and Child Therapy Posts
Family Therapy: A Place to Transform “Inner Conversations”
While family therapy is primarily a method for helping families resolve conflicts and enhance their relationships, it can also alter how individuals perceive and speak to themselves. As family members communicate more openly and listen with compassion, they begin to embody that kind of understanding and kindness within their minds,
Nervous System Regulation: Ideas for Parents
As a child and family therapist, I have often observed that the most formidable challenge for parents when interacting with their children lies in their nervous system. A person’s nervous system governs how they make sense of interactions and generate effective solutions. This system responds to internal and external cues,
Meeting Magic: The Power of Family Meetings
Family activities such as games and outings can create positive memories and a sense of togetherness, but planned, regular family meetings offer unique benefits. They foster open communication, strengthen relationships, and cultivate a greater sense of belonging and unity for all family members. They can also teach essential life skills
Step-by-Step for Stepfamily Success
The prospect of beginning a stepfamily (or a “blended family”) can be exhilarating, especially because stepfamilies often form after losses such as divorce or death. Successful stepfamilies combine enthusiasm with a conscious, step-by-step process that considers the family’s complexity and each family member’s unique needs.
Online Therapy Workshops
Couples and Family Therapy Training Through Role-Play Workshop
An educational program for therapists sponsored by Jonah Green and Associates
“Couple and Family Therapy Training through Role-Play” is an online, interactive educational program for therapists that teaches couples and family therapy skills through role-playing. Couple and family training has incorporated role-play for over 50 years and is consistent with the empirically-supported systematic skill-building methods of Deliberate Practice.
