Flora
Ingenhousz, LCSW-C, is a seasoned psychotherapist with over 30 years of
experience. Her style is active and interactive. Often
described
as practical, grounded, warm, she is empathic and deeply committed to
the well-being of her clients. From her office in Silver Spring/Wheaton, Maryland (Washington D.C. metro area), she offers both short-term and long-term individual, couples and group psychotherapy. In short-term therapy she helps you find practical solutions for immediate problems, while in long-term therapy the focus is on helping you understand and change self-destructive patterns. While her work is based in psychodynamic theory, she also enjoys studying other approaches. From this rich background she is able to tailor treatment to your unique needs.
She is certified in Imago Relationship Therapy, Group Psychotherapy, and Gestalt Therapy. She also trained in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems, Family Constellations, Meyers-Briggs, Pesso psychomotor work, Core-energetics therapy, humanistic/spiritual and body-mind approaches.
With
a background in
alcoholism treatment, Flora frequently works with people in various 12-step
programs. She also is the founder of Hope after Stroke which provides
individual and family counseling for caregivers and stroke survivors.
Flora is Dutch and moved to the U.S. as an
adult.
She likes to work
with people who were born abroad and who are working
on bridging
the old
and the new world.
She
is very well-versed in working with men and women who struggle with
depression, low self-esteem, anxiety and anger. She works well with
people who wish to be in a committed relationship and equally well with
people whose partners are reticent to participate in couples
therapy. She enjoys working with people in
transition such
as adjusting to (re)marriage, coping with divorce, adding a family
member, caring for aging parents, and adapting to chronic illness or
disability.
She
is very well-versed in working with men and women who struggle with
depression, low self-esteem, anxiety and anger. She works well with
people who wish to be in a committed relationship and equally well with
people whose partners are reticent to participate in couples
therapy. She enjoys working with people in
transition such
as adjusting to (re)marriage, coping with divorce, adding a family
member, caring for aging parents, and adapting to chronic illness or
disability.Flora Ingenhousz, LCSW-C, BCD
11500 Nairn Farmhouse Court
Silver Spring/Wheaton, MD 20902
(Metro rail accessible)
Click
for map and directions 301-649-5525
flora.msw@verizon.net
- Are you ready to learn more about yourself and the role you unwittingly play in various difficult situations and relationships in your life?
- Would you like to feel more effective and in charge of your life?
- Would you like to develop more confidence and ability in voicing your disappointments and longings in such a way that your chances of getting the desired results are optimized?
In collaboration with you, I
create a non-judging place in which to explore these and other
questions.
We
often see our failures as bad luck, bad choice of partner, or a lack of
natural ability. More often it is a matter of how we respond. Often the
very responses that were effective when we grew up
become
obstacles to loving ourselves and others in adulthood. In long- term therapy, you have the opportunity to explore, rethink and change these habitual ways of responding. You will learn new ways to act that will bring more satisfaction, joy, effectiveness, intimacy and balance. Just like other skills this will require practice. Mozart was blessed with great musical ability but it took lots of practice and courage to become a great composer.
HOPE AFTER STROKE Flora
leads stroke survivors and care givers support groups through the
Montgomery County Stroke Association. She accentuates the role of hope,
grace, and resilience in the healing process. She remains fascinated
with how we grow into life and love. CLICK HERE for information about Flora's Stroke Survivors and Caregivers Support. |
Flora is affiliated with the
following associations:
Mid Atlantic
Association of Imago Therapists
Imago Relationships International
American Group Psychotherapy Association
Greater Washington Society for Clinical Social Work
National Association of Social Workers
American Board of Examiners in Clinical Social Work
Caron Foundation
Montgomery County Stroke Association
Other related links:
AAF Services
Paul Ruffer, LICSW Imago Therapy, Psychotherapy, Washington DC, Maryland, Virginia
Cathy Balzarett, RN, MSCS Imago Therapy, Psychotherapy, Virginia, Washington, DC
Linda Harter - Deveau LCPC, Couple and Family Imago Therapy
Suzanna M. Hillegass, LCSW Imago Couples Therapy, Psychotherapy, Virginia, Washington, DC
Teresa M Hunt, Ph. D.
Maryrita Weiners
MA, LPC
Relationship Therapist, Washington DC Metro area Imago Relationships International
American Group Psychotherapy Association
Greater Washington Society for Clinical Social Work
National Association of Social Workers
American Board of Examiners in Clinical Social Work
Caron Foundation
Montgomery County Stroke Association
Other related links:
AAF Services
Paul Ruffer, LICSW Imago Therapy, Psychotherapy, Washington DC, Maryland, Virginia
Cathy Balzarett, RN, MSCS Imago Therapy, Psychotherapy, Virginia, Washington, DC
Linda Harter - Deveau LCPC, Couple and Family Imago Therapy
Suzanna M. Hillegass, LCSW Imago Couples Therapy, Psychotherapy, Virginia, Washington, DC
Teresa M Hunt, Ph. D.