Tim D.
Couples Therapist, LCSW
Lutherville, MD
ABOUT
My focus, training, and expertise have evolved into seeing couples and individuals dealing with relationship issues. This started off in 2016, when I became a certified Gottman therapist (CGT). I was excited to become more involved the Gottman Institute starting with as a rover for the Art and Science of Love Weekend Workshop for Couples led by Drs. John and Julie Gottman. This led to me facilitating these same workshops for couples in Maryland with a fellow CGT. Eventually, this led to presenting the Gottman method of couples therapy (levels 1 & 2).
Over the years, I have become devoted to becoming a leader in working with couples and individuals around their relationships. This led to learning other approaches to working with couples, such as Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy (PACT); discernment counseling; working with neurodiverse couples; and the Developmental Model Couples Therapy.
SPECIALITIES
- Betrayal
- Commitment
- Couple relationships where one or both partners have a mental health diagnosis such as depression
- Couples Therapy Intensives
- Decision to separate or divorce
- Drug or alcohol problems
- Family system or in-law challenges
- Improving your communication skills
- Marital Counseling/Couples Counseling
- Medical/Disease/Injury affecting your relationship
- Motivation/Priorities/Roles & Responsibility
- Negotiation and decision making skills
- Pre-marital issues
- Trauma
Clinical Approach
Developmental Model
Years of Experience
10+
SERVICE LOCATIONS
- South Africa
- Maryland
- Europe
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Telehealth (virtual)
Credentials
- Couples Therapist
- LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) Licensed Clinical Social Worker
All well-trained relationship specialists seek to offer advice, feedback, observations, and homework to help your relationship evolve.
This profession usually requires two years of study after obtaining an undergraduate degree. While specific licensure requirements vary by state, most require clinical social workers to obtain 3,000 hours or 2 years of supervised clinical experience, after obtaining a Masters degree. Social workers can also specialize in diverse fields such as human services management, social welfare analysis, community organizing, social and community development, and social and political research.
As you know, this is not an easy task when you and your partner are struggling to communicate, cooperate, and connect. This is where a highly trained guide is especially valuable.
All well-trained relationship specialists seek to offer advice, feedback, observations, and homework to help your relationship evolve.
This profession usually requires two years of study after obtaining an undergraduate degree. While specific licensure requirements vary by state, most require clinical social workers to obtain 3,000 hours or 2 years of supervised clinical experience, after obtaining a Masters degree. Social workers can also specialize in diverse fields such as human services management, social welfare analysis, community organizing, social and community development, and social and political research.
As you know, this is not an easy task when you and your partner are struggling to communicate, cooperate, and connect. This is where a highly trained guide is especially valuable.
Advanced Training
- Developmental Model of Couples Therapy
- Developmental Model of Couples Therapy Advanced
- Certified Gottman Therapist
- Certified Discernment Counseling
- AANE Certified Neurodiverse Couples Therapist
- Diplomate, Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies
Advanced Training
Languages
- English
Languages
Accepted Payment Mode
Square, Venmo, Zelle, Cash, Check
SPECIALITIES
- Betrayal
- Commitment
- Couple relationships where one or both partners have a mental health diagnosis such as depression
- Couples Therapy Intensives
- Decision to separate or divorce
- Drug or alcohol problems
- Family system or in-law challenges
- Improving your communication skills
- Marital Counseling/Couples Counseling
- Medical/Disease/Injury affecting your relationship
- Motivation/Priorities/Roles & Responsibility
- Negotiation and decision making skills
- Pre-marital issues
- Trauma
Clinical Approach: Developmental Model
Years of Experience
10+CREDENTIALS
Credentials
- Couples Therapist
- LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) Licensed Clinical Social Worker
All well-trained relationship specialists seek to offer advice, feedback, observations, and homework to help your relationship evolve.
This profession usually requires two years of study after obtaining an undergraduate degree. While specific licensure requirements vary by state, most require clinical social workers to obtain 3,000 hours or 2 years of supervised clinical experience, after obtaining a Masters degree. Social workers can also specialize in diverse fields such as human services management, social welfare analysis, community organizing, social and community development, and social and political research.
As you know, this is not an easy task when you and your partner are struggling to communicate, cooperate, and connect. This is where a highly trained guide is especially valuable.
ADVANCED TRAINING
- Developmental Model of Couples Therapy
- Developmental Model of Couples Therapy Advanced
- Certified Gottman Therapist
- Certified Discernment Counseling
- AANE Certified Neurodiverse Couples Therapist
- Diplomate, Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies
Advanced Training
LANGUAGES
- English
Languages
SERVICE LOCATIONS
- South Africa
- Maryland
- Europe
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Telehealth (virtual)
