• The Snow Psychology Group (Bethesda)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• The Wake Kendall Group (Friendship Heights)
  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
• Amanda Benedetto, Ph.D. (Wake Kendall Group; Friendship Heights)
  • Psychodynamic, DBT; depression/anxiety, identity issues, trauma
• Anne Adelman, Ph.D. (Chevy Chase)
  • Psychoanalysis; depression/anxiety, loss/grief, life changes, parent guidance, GLBTQIA issues, body image
• Lawrence Dalton, Ph.D. (Friendship Heights)
  • CBT; depression/anxiety, anger management, personality issues
• Melinda Capaldi, Psy.D. (Kensington)
  • Depression, relationships, PTSD
• Regina Ottaviani, Ph.D. (Chevy Chase)
  • CBT; depression/anxiety
• Anna Maria Francis, Ph.D. (Chevy Chase/Arlington)
  • Individual and couples’ therapy; depression/anxiety, trauma, relationships
• Gary Emanuel, Ph.D. (Bethesda/Greenbelt)
  • Depression/anxiety, addictions, relationships, anger management, pre-marriage and divorce
• Charlie Mansueto, Ph.D., Behavior Therapy Center (Silver Spring)
  • Behavior therapy; OCD, anxiety; health preoccupation
• Karen Rosen, LCSW (Rockville)
  • Depression/anxiety, loss/grief, chronic and terminal illness, relationships
• Carmen Miles Davis, LCSW-C (Ellicott City)
  • Trauma, anxiety, loss/grief, life transitions, stress/conflicts
• Medical Illness Counseling Center (Chevy Chase)
  • Coping with medical illnesses
• Nancy Brutsché, MSN, RN (Bethesda)
  • Depression, medical conditions, chronic illness, cancer, anxiety
• Linda Kanefield, Ph.D. (Chevy Chase)
  • Anxiety, grief, psychoanalysis
• Terry Ulman, MSW (Chevy Chase)
  • Dementia, caregiving, life transitions, parenting, chronic illness
• Allison St. John, Psy.D. (Chevy Chase) (301) 986-8550
  
  • Depression/anxiety, life transitions, spirituality, employment, relationships
• Harita Raja, M.D. (Bethesda)
  • Women's issues, pregnancy and postpartum
• Roxanne Dryden-Edwards, M.D. (Gaithersburg)
  • Depression/anxiety, counseling, marital therapy, women's issues

• Ross Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders
  • Depression/anxiety, OCD, trauma, insomnia, life transitions
• Lynne Gotts, Ph.D.
  • CBT; depression/anxiety, insomnia, ADHD
• Natalie Korytnyk, Ph.D.
  • Depression/anxiety, career/work concerns, self-esteem, sexuality, eating disorders
• Steve Holland, Ph.D.
  • CBT; depression/anxiety, relationships, trauma, career issues, anger issues
• Sid Binks, Ph.D., ABPP-CN
  • LGBTQIA populations, identity issues, depression, grief/loss, substance addiction
• Kurt Ela, Psy.D.
  • Depression/anxiety, relationships, career/academic issues
• Harriet Yoselle, MSN, APRN
  • Individual therapy, marital/family therapy, sex therapy, trauma,
• Jeff Rosenberg, Ph.D.
  • “Dharma-based” psychotherapy, career issues, spirituality
• Fabiana Franco, Ph.D.
  • Depression/anxiety, trauma, eating disorders, chronic illness, relationships
• Amy Glaser, Ph.D.
  • Depression/anxiety, relationships, divorce
• Larry Uman, MSW
  • CBT, solution-oriented, meditation/breathwork

Adult-Focused

• Lauren Hodas, M.D., (301) 530-1127
• Edwig Plotnick, M.D., (301) 588-4260
• Frank Mascarillo, M.D., (301) 951-7220
• Michael Diamond, M.D., (301) 657-4570
• Dave Irwin, M.D., (301) 840-1077
• Suzanne Griffin, M.D., (301) 986-1481
• Molly Strauss, M.D., (301) 897-0099
• Ijaz Khan, M.D., (301) 493-4200
• Mahteme Selassie, M.D., (301) 656-9520

Geriatric-Focused

• Venkatesh Handratta, M.D., (301) 598-1090
• Allan Berger, M.D., (301) 589-1443
• Steven Polakoff, M.D., (301) 718-0313

• Mayada Akil, M.D., (202) 944-5398
• Michael Silver, M.D., (202) 872-9310
• Fred Jacobson, M.D., (202) 234-1742

Cognitive Rehabilitation at National Rehabilitation Hospital: 202-877-1760

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)

• The Ross Center
• Lotus Point Wellness

Books

• “Say Goodnight to Insomnia” by Gregg D. Jacobs
• “The Harvard Medical School Guide to a Good Night’s Sleep” (Harvard Medical School Guides, 2006” by Lawrence J. Epstein, M.D. and Steven Mardon
• “The Insomnia Workbook: A Comprehensive Guide to Getting the Sleep You Need” (2009) by Stephanie Silberman, Ph.D.
• “Quiet Your Mind and Get to Sleep: Solutions to Insomnia for Those with Depression, Anxiety, or Chronic Pain” by Colleen Carney, Ph.D. and Rachel Manber, Ph.D.

Websites

• Dartmouth College Downloads for Relaxation and Mindfulness Exercises
• National Sleep Foundation
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Sleep and Sleep Disorders
• Mayo Clinic: Insomnia

Techniques for Improving Sleep Hygiene and Habits

• Wear blue-light blocking computer glasses when using an electronic device with a screen (e.g., television, computer, cell phone, or tablet). Options by Uvex and other companies are available via many online retailers.
• Turn off electronic devices with screens at least 30 minutes before going to bed. The light from these devices can be stimulating and make it difficult to fall asleep.
• When you cannot fall asleep, get out of bed to read or engage in another calming activity (avoiding electronic devices). After 20-30 minutes, return to bed to try to fall asleep again.
• Reduce overall caffeine consumption; limit or stop caffeine use by early afternoon (1:00-2:00 PM).
• Try not to eat or drink too close to bedtime.
• Use relaxing imagery and perform breathing exercises.
• Develop a bedtime routine.
• Avoid naps during the day.
• Sleep in a relatively cool room.
• Minimize heavy or strenuous exercise before bedtime.
• Maintain consistency of sleep (e.g., as close to 7-8 hours per night, every night).
  

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides free and confidential support, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, to people experiencing suicidal crises or emotional distress. The Lifeline is available via their website (which features a live chat function) and via the following toll-free phone numbers:

• English: 1-800-273-8255
• Spanish (Español): 1-888-628-9454
• Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing: 1-800-799-4889 (TTY) or 1-800-273-8255 (Video Phone)

If you are experiencing thoughts of suicide or self-harm, you can also call 911 or your local hospital.

Books

• “Taking Charge of Adult ADHD” by Russell A. Barkley, Ph.D.
• “Driven to Distraction” by Edward Hallowell, M.D. and John Ratey, M.D.
• “Answers to Distraction” by Edward Hallowell, M.D. and John Ratey, M.D.
• “ADHD in Women” by Kathleen Nadeau, Ph.D.
• “Fast Minds” by Craig Sarman, Ph.D.
• “The Smart but Scattered Guide to Success” by Peg Dawson, Ed.D. and Richard Guare, Ph.D.
• “Organizing Solutions for People with ADHD – 2nd Edition” by Susan Pinsky
• “Your Life Can Be Better: Using Strategies for Adult ADD/ADHD” by Douglas Puryear, M.D.
  

Websites

• Attention Deficit Disorder Association
• Study Tips for Students with ADHD
• Behavior Therapy Center of Greater Washington, 11227 Lockwood Dr., Silver Spring, MD 20901, (301) 593-4040

Books

• “Full Catastrophe Living” by Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D.
• “Wherever You Go, There You Are” by Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D.
• “Peace is Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life” by Thich Nhat Hanh
• “The Miracle of Mindfulness” by Thich Nhat Hanh
• “The Cognitive Behavioral Workbook for Depression: A Step-By-Step Program – 2nd Edition” by William J. Knaus, Ed.D. and Albert Ellis, Ph.D.
• “The Cognitive Behavioral Workbook for Anxiety: A Step-By-Step Program – 2nd Edition” by William J. Knaus, Ed.D. and Jon Carlson, Psy.D., Ed.D.

Mindfulness and Relaxation Applications for Mobile Phones/Tablets

• Simply Being
• Breathe2Relax
• Calm
• Pacifica

Books

• “The 36-Hour Day, 6th Edition: A Family Guide to Caring for People with Alzheimer Disease, Other Dementias, and Memory Loss in Later Life” by Nancy L. Mace, MA, and Peter V. Rabins, MD, MPH
• “What If It’s Not Alzheimer’s: A Caregiver’s Guide to Dementia” by Gary and Lisa Radin
• “A Parkinson’s Primer: An Indispensable Guide to Parkinson’s Disease for Patients and Their Families” by John M. Vine
• “Harvard Medical School Guide to Achieving Optimal Memory” by Aaron Nelson, Ph.D. and Susan Gilbert
• “Bouncing Back: Skills for Adaptation to Injury, Aging, Illness, and Pain” by Richard Wanlass
• “Treating Memory Impairments – A Memory Book and Other Strategies” by Vicki S. Dohrmann
• “Your Memory: How It Works and How To Improve It” by Kenneth Higbee
• “The Memory Book: The Classic Guide to Improving Your Memory at Work, at School, and at Play” by Harry Lorayne and Jerry Lucas

Websites

• Alzheimer’s Association
• Parkinson’s Disease Foundation
• Lewy Body Dementia Association
• National Multiple Sclerosis Society

Resources for Caregivers

• Family Caregiver Alliance
• This Caring Home
• David B. Sacks, PsyD, ABPP, Clinical Psychologist, 5480 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 229, Chevy Chase, MD 20815, (301) 906-8889, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
• Debra Levy Elder Care Associates, (301) 593-5285, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

• Bernice Fonteneau Senior Wellness Center (Ward 1: Northwest DC), 202-727-0338
• Hattie Holmes Senior Wellness Center (Ward 4: Northwest DC), 202-291-6170
• Model Cities Senior Wellness Center (Ward 5: Northeast DC), 202-635-1900
• Hayes Senior Wellness Center (Ward 6: Northeast DC), 202-727-0357
• Washington Seniors Wellness Center (Ward 7: Southeast DC), 202-581-9355
• Congress Heights Senior Wellness Center (Ward 8: Southeast DC), 202-563-7225
• Downtown Cluster’s Geriatric Day Care Center, 202-347-7527
• Iona Senior Services, 202-895-9448

• Osher Lifelong Learning Institute: Adult Education Classes at American University, 202-895-4860

• Kensington Club, 301-255-4204
• Holy Cross Hospital, 301-754-7150
• Schweinhaut Senior Center at Forest Glen, 240-777-8085
• Washington-McLaughlin Adult Day Care Center (Takoma Park), 301-613-7793
• Kensington Park Senior Living Community, monthly gathering for caregivers, 301-946-7700