Social Workers - Bethesda, MD

"I've been working with Laila for several months, and she is a very caring and knowledgeable mental health professional."

"I see Chris Hawks for one-on-one talk therapy at his office in Bethesda. First off, Chris is a great listener and a compassionate therapist. He helps me to unpack difficult issues I'm facing, and offers me insightful perspectives. He began his career as an attorney, then devoted himself to military service for many years. That work/life experience is reflected in his high level of professionalism and his dedication to helping others. If I share a story about a work or relationship issue that I'm struggling with, I don't have to do a lot of explaining for him to understand and appreciate what I'm talking about. And since Chris is a father, when I describe a challenge I'm facing with my sons, he gets it. It can be hard to find a therapist who possesses all of those important qualities--intelligence, empathetic support, dedication and strong experience. So I feel fortunate to have found Chris and I enthusiastically recommend him."

"She's very nice, but she kept falling asleep during my sessions with her.. I felt like she judged me for some of the choices I've made in my life She's not very understanding when it comes to people who are looking for help/don't have a plan yet/already using every bit of courage to seek help - she seems to work best with people who already know what they want and need a sounding board"