When was the last time you felt cared for, heard, or able to speak freely without judgment? Whether you are struggling with a relationship, overcome with anxiety or panic, grieving, coping with discrimination, or hoping to understand what is driving unwanted behavior, psychotherapy might be right for you. Licensed psychologist Christine Chianese, PsyD provides short- and long-term therapy for individuals, couples, and groups for ages 18 and over. Dr. Chianese uses an integrative approach, applying psychodynamic theory to cognitive-behavioral and family systems therapy. Dr. Chianese has day and evening hours available in her convenient Historic Greenbelt location.
Mindful Eating for Disordered Eating
Do you struggle with emotional eating? Would you like to learn to tune into your body's wisdom and take charge of your relationship with food? Do you find yourself eating in secret well past satiety or cycling between dieting and binge eating? Would you like to improve your body image? Through individual work, Dr. Chianese will assist you in regulating your eating.
Mindfulness Classes
Are you going about life on auto-pilot, missing out on the richness and wonder of the present moment? Do you struggle with self-compassion, anxiety, stress, trauma or depression? Would you like to learn how to engage in mindful activities and learn how to meditate? Join Christine Chianese, PsyD for a Mindfulness class where you can learn how to develop a meditation practice or engage in mindful activities to enhance your day. Whether you are a leader seeking peak performance or someone who struggles with sustaining attention and regulating emotions, these classes may be right for you.
Trauma Treatment through Individual Therapy
Have you survived a traumatic event or series of events? Is it impacting your daily life? Let's talk at your pace. There is no one size fits all approach to trauma treatment. Dr. Chianese will engage in treatment that fits and honors your needs. Dr. Chianese offers weekly 60-minute sessions or in some cases, multiple weekly sessions to help survivors tap into their resiliency, improve their quality of life and cultivate self-compassion. Through empathic listening, integrated therapeutic treatment and mindfulness, we can discover a path to healing.