Depression Therapist in Gaithersburg, MD

Depression therapy in Gaithersburg

Depression therapist serving Gaithersburg, Maryland.

Depression rarely arrives loudly. It settles in over weeks until ordinary tasks feel impossibly heavy. The I-270 commute, Montgomery County professional pressure, the cost of life — harder when you’re not yourself. Sanare Counseling Group connects Gaithersburg residents with Maryland-licensed therapists who specialize in depression.

What it looks like

If any of this sounds familiar.

Persistent low mood

Sadness that doesn’t lift. A version of yourself you barely recognize.

Exhaustion

Sleeping plenty and still waking tired.

Loss of interest

Hobbies feel like work. Food and music muted.

Isolation

Ignoring texts. Canceling plans.

How we help

Depression care that meets you where you are.

Behavioral activation

Most effective approach. Small structured actions. Feelings follow action.

Cognitive work

Depression distorts thinking. We work with those patterns directly.

Trauma-informed

We hold both present and past.

Psychiatric coordination

In-house psychiatric team can evaluate medication.

Insurance for Gaithersburg residents

In-network with most major plans. Most pay $0 to $50 per session.

CareFirst BCBS
United Healthcare
Aetna
Cigna
Maryland Medicaid
Why Gaithersburg residents choose virtual

Therapy from your own space.

When getting out is the hardest part. Many clients attend their first session from bed.

Easier consistency. Removing the I-270 commute helps.

Privacy. No waiting room.

Same clinical standard. Online is as effective as in-person.

Therapists serving Gaithersburg

A few of our depression specialists.

Bernard Hennigan, LCPC

15+ years. Read bio →

Juliann Siwicki, LCPC

Founder. Read bio →

Coleen Alexander, LGPC

Compassionate care. Read bio →

Adam Miller, LCPC

Depression in men. Read bio →

Common questions

A few honest answers.

Do you have depression specialists?

Yes.

How long does it take?

6 to 12 weeks for measurable improvement.

What if I can barely get out of bed?

Virtual therapy was built for that. Many attend from bed.

Do I need medication?

It depends. Many do well with therapy alone.

Is online therapy effective?

Yes, equivalent to in-person.

Ready when you are

You don’t have to figure this out alone.