If you are viewing this site (currently under construction), it may because you are searching for something more -- more contentment, more fulfillment, more peace. Or maybe you're looking for less -- less chaos, less conflict, less pain. Either way, the first step to seek help is often the hardest, as well as the most important.
I want to encourage you to continue your search, and if you decide after viewing this site that you'd like help, please contact me. The most important thing for you to know is that if you do reach out, I will work to the best of my abilities to guide you towards your goals and the vision of the life you want for yourself. If you are willing to make that commitment to grow, change is possible and even probable! Things can get better; call 301-588-5861 today for an appointment.
Ms. Fay has a Bachelors degree in Psychology and Child and Family Studies from Syracuse University, and a Masters of Science degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Maryland at College Park.
In addition to being licensed (Maryland License #LCM167) and an LCMFT in Maryland, she is also a Clinical Member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT), a Professional Affiliate in the Stepfamily Association of America (SAA), and a past member of the Association for Couples in Marriage Enrichment (ACME).
Ms. Fay has worked extensively with families and children, particularly around marital and intimacy issues, and has given workshops on family relationships to several organizations, including the Maryland Psychological Association (MPA). Her articles have been featured in "your Health" magazine (2001) and Montgomery County Mental Health Association's (MHA) newsletter ("Clinical Corner", MHA News, Summer 2003).
As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I am specially trained to work with couples and families, as well as individuals. I approach therapy from a systemic perspective, which means that I look to the dynamics between people rather than solely focusing on the internal workings of one person. Even in individual work, this approach can be helpful and empowering.
My approach is eclectic. I have various tools that I can use therapy to customize to the uniqueness of the people I aim to help. Some of these tools include cognitive-behavioral techniques, experiential exercises, homework assignments, and family-of-origin work.
I am committed to providing you with a safe, caring environment in which we can address your unique situation. By careful listening, I work to get behind the everyday surface of the situation to the underlying meaning. I often use humor to gently but skillfully pinpoint specific issues and highlight areas of growth.
If you are feeling stuck, therapy is an opportunity to address issues or circumstances that are getting in the way of your contentment with life. If there is something that you can't stop thinking or worrying about, therapy can help.
Marriage and Family Therapists are specially trained to help individuals, couples, and families resolve emotional, psychological, and interpersonal problems within the context of the family system.
From Ms. Fay, you can expect caring professionalism and integrity. Change depends on many factors, not the least of which is your courage and commitment.
Because therapy is such a highly personal and individual process, there is no set of sessions that works for everyone. However, a median is three to six months of treatment, though it may be shorter or longer for your unique situation.
My standard fee is $125 per 50 minute session. Although I do not work with insurance companies directly, I can provide you with documentation that you can submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement.
My office hours are Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. Depending on availability, I may see clients outside these times. Please contact me for further details.
You are required to notify me, either by phone call or email, at least 24 hours in advance of a missed session. If no 24 hour notification is given, you will be charged for a full session.
Laurel A. Fay, M.S., LCMFT
Maryland License #LCM167
9525 Georgia Avenue, Suite 203
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: (301) 588-5861
eMail: laurel [at] laurelfay [dot] com
Google Map
From I495, take exit 31, Georgia Avenue, Route 97 South. Ms. Fay's office is immediately on the left after the overpass, at the corner of Flora and Georgia next to Calvary Church. The Staples shopping Center is across the street.
It may be a relationship with problems, a child acting out in school, or feelings of depression and sadness. Whatever the reason, you may be at a point in your life where you realize it's time for a change.
There is help. As a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist, I see people with many different problems and circumstances. These are people just like you, people who want things to change for the better, and are ready to make it happen. In addition to the topics mentioned above, here are some additional issues that may indicate aneed for therapy:
As a therapist, I am committed to providing you with a safe, caring environment in which we can address your unique situation. By carefully listening, I work to get behind the everyday surface of a situation to the underlying meaning. My systemic approach means I look to the dynamics between people rather than solely focusing on the internal workings of one person. Even in individual work, this approach can be helpful and empowering. I often use humor to gently but skillfully pinpoint specific issues and highlight areas of growth.