Are you struggling with communication, trust, or connection problems with your partner? Having the same argument over and over with your family? Feeling like your hope and patience are almost gone? You’re in the right place. We’ve been helping couples, individuals and families just like you in metropolitan Washington DC since 2002. For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact us today! We can be reached by phone, email, or text. We have availability to fit your schedule.
Remember – you don’t have to go through this alone.

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Groups

At Laurel Fay and Associates we are proud to offer a variety of groups at different times during the year to encourage, educate and support our clients. A group can be a good “first taste” of therapy for those who might be therapy-shy, or a cost-effective solution to regular therapy sessions which still provides ongoing support and therapist facilitation.

Some of our group topics include:

Prepare/Enrich: A six-week group for premarital couples based on the research-backed and immensely popular Prepare/Enrich program curriculum
Stop Conflict Before It Starts: An open ongoing group for couples in long-term, monogamous
relationships focusing on increasing understanding and preventing unnecessary tension
Moms Need Support: A new group for expectant moms and current moms of children age 4 and younger
Safe Space: A group for individuals trying to figure out whether and why to stay in their current relationship or not
The Club: A group for couples experiencing infertility (typically defined as trying for a child without success for a year or more)
In addition, our therapists can customize a group program at any point based on client interest and suggestion!

Groups run at different points during the year, and availability are subject to change based on therapist schedule and number of participants signed up. Please contact Maggie if you’re interested in participating in a group, or if you’re a current client, speak with your therapist about our current groups schedule.

I chose you for 2 reasons: you came personally recommended by a friend, and you were listed somewhere as the only Maryland therapist with specialized knowledge about marital infidelity. I stayed with you because you're a rock star, obviously. :) I always felt like you were very in tune with my perspective, which I think most decent therapists can manage. The difference with you is that I trusted you to be honest - not just validating. I wasn't looking for someone to tell me I was normal. That would have felt patronizing to me. I was looking for someone to help me grow, and to help me figure out my version of truth. And I am forever grateful that you helped me along that path. Marital trauma is just devastating. But I'm somehow even more "me" now than I was before.

Married woman, late 30s

You made both of us feel heard, validated, and understood. We were able to talk through issues that were too difficult to talk through alone. You were adept at keeping the conversation flowing, pivoting when issues became sticking points or too emotionally overwhelming. Also, you are so very likable; a skilled and objective counselor, but as easy to speak to as a kind and understanding friend.

Married Couple with three children, early 40s

I was recommended by a friend’s family years ago, and I’ve stayed with you because you help me! And adjust your strategies to what I need as I grow older in this life...so glad you're still so young you are stuck with me for a long time! I appreciate your flexibility with time too - particularly your willingness to do phone sessions.

Single woman, early 20s

You have an amazing capacity for remembering information over the whole spectrum of conversations and sharing unique insights based on everything you know about me. I feel like you bring fresh insights to helping solve my problems and share real opinions rather than bounce back my own words. You help give me structure and potential solutions to what feels like lots of spinning wheels in my head. I feel more positive and focused with a potential blueprint for solving my problems after each session...I imagine myself visiting you on occasion for many years to come.

Married woman, late 40s

Ms. Fay was a wonderful assistance to me as I negotiated a difficult time in my life. She was highly professional in every way; that professionalism came through during each session, and made the transition better for all involved. I would recommend her repeatedly and would definitely use her service again!

Remarried Women, early 60s

I am very lucky to have found someone that I feel so comfortable with from the beginning and it makes all our heart-wrenching moments a little more tolerable.

Married Couple, early 40s

I cannot express how thankful I am that we found you…I really have no idea how a counselor actually works or the methodology involved, but I do know that you are great at what you do. I know because every move – every question, every metaphor, every prod – felt exactly right to me. Thank you!

Married Man, late 30s

Laurel has helped our ‘Brady Bunch’-type family get through some rough times over the years. She has counseled us each individually and together. We highly recommend her for resolving any type of family issues you may have.

Blended Family with 2 School Aged Children