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Michael Shifter, MA, LCPC, LPC

Therapist
Bethesda Maryland 20815

240-801-6463

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Name
Michael Shifter, MA, LCPC, LPC
Position
Clinical Psychotherapist | Owner of Forge Counseling Group
Profession
Therapist
Phone Number
See Phone Number
Location
Offering Online Teletherapy Services
Bethesda, Maryland, 20815
United States
Other City Services
Virginia Beach, VA

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Message from Therapist

You can do this! You can face this! 

You have the tools! I am here to help you to carry this burden for a time while assisting you to identify and grow your tools and skills to become stronger, wiser, and more capable to pursue that which is good and true in life. Depression, anxiety, trauma, and numerous other internal and external barriers can seem overwhelming when trying to navigate daily life alone - so let's do this together.


Practice Info

Hours of Operation
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Accepted Forms of Payments
*I offer sliding scale pricing

Cash
Health Savings Account
Mastercard
Visa

Insurance- In-Network with:
BlueCross and BlueShield
CareFirst
Cigna and Evernorth
Optum
UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH

*I accept clients claiming on their OON benefits.
Credentials, Training, Qualifications:
MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Regent University

* National Certified Counselor (NCC) - National Board for Certified Counselors
What licenses do you currently hold?:
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) - Maryland
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) - Virginia
License number:
MD - LC10233 | VA - 0701010194
Are you in private practice?:
Yes
Are you available to provide supervision services?:
No
Do you participate in any insurance plans?:
Yes
If yes, please list:
Antea
BlueCross and BlueShield
CareFirst
Cigna and Evernorth
Optum
Out of Pocket
UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Telephone/Video counseling:
Yes
Please list all languages that you speak:
English
I treat the following:
Individuals Married Couples Chemically Dependent/Mentally Ill Addictions Adult Children of Alcoholics Sexual Abuse Victims Depressive Disorders Anxiety Disorders Post Traumatic Stress Disorder ADD/ADHD
Other Specialties:
Relationship Issues, Couples Counseling
Anger Management
Compassion Fatigue
Coping Skills
Emotional Disturbance
Grief / Loss
Men's Issues
Mood Disorders
Panic Disorders
Self Esteem
Social Anxiety
Stress
Trauma
I use the following methods:
Prayer Behavior Techniques Cognitive Techniques Brief Solution Focused Therapy
Please describe other treatment methods
Sensorimotor Interventions, Internal Family Systems, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Positive Psychology
Are You A Practicing Catholic?
Yes

More About Michael Shifter, MA, LCPC, LPC

As a positive, motivational, and solution focused therapist, I work to first meet your immediate needs by clarifying critical issues and sorting out the troublesome life perceptions. I will teach you about healthy coping skills that are so often already within you, enhancing them through dynamic holistic approaches. After, we can get to the roots of issues!

At times, disruptive or traumatic story lines arise that I will help you navigate with narrative therapy styles that integrate trauma-informed mindfulness skills. I will cater my approach to each person, often integrating expressive modalities through writing, art, or body movement to work on issues you may not be able to talk through yet.


I provide therapy and counseling services exclusively by Telehealth to individuals in the states of BOTH Maryland and Virginia.



Michael Shifter, MA, LCPC, LPC Specialties


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