Feeling overwhelmed by Relationship Struggles, anxiety & Mood Issues?
Do past relationship patterns keep showing up, leaving you frustrated, hurt, or unsure how to move forward? Do you want to feel loved, connected, and safe in your relationships? I provide attachment informed therapy for young adults, adults and families, helping you repair connections, navigate difficult life transitions, and build more secure, meaningful relationships. I am a highly qualified therapist in Montgomery County, Maryland. I provide a warm, nonjudgmental space where we can gently examine patterns in romantic and platonic relationships, heal attachment wounds, and create lasting change in your life. Lastly, we uniquely offer Family Intensives for families in crisis or major transition who need focused 2-3 days of therapy for healing.
A Safe Space for Healing & Growth
My work is grounded in deep compassion, curiosity, and the belief that it’s never too late to grow in understanding and connection. When you’re in therapy with me, I want you to feel seen, heard, and deserving of a good life.
You can bring your deepest struggles to our sessions, and we’ll hold them with care together, one step at a time.
It's okay to ask for help – you don't have to carry your pain on your own.
Meet Nicole
Hi, I'm Nicole Beane, LCSW-C, and my clients often describe me as warm, supportive, and easy to connect with. I've been a therapist for 25 years, and I genuinely love the work I do. I'm deeply committed to showing up for my clients with care, intention, and presence, and I don't take lightly the trust it takes to invite someone into your life during a difficult time.
I grew up in Montgomery County, MD, so I understand firsthand the high-pressure culture and expectations to "succeed" that comes with living near the nation’s capital. Over the years I've supported adolescence and adults through mental health challenges, life transitions and relationships with family, friends, and significant others.
I believe we all long for love, a sense of purpose in our lives, and to feel deeply understood by those we care about.
Its hard when relationships feel confusing, hurtful, or like old patterns keep repeating. Especially when past experiences keep shaping how you connect today, even when you want things to feel different. Maybe you care deeply, but still feel misunderstood, frustrated, or alone in your relationships.
Maybe its not a romantic relationship that feels hard right now. Maybe you're struggling with the choices your teenager or young adult is making. Maybe you feel like you're slowly losing a close friend. Or perhaps it's a coworker or boss you can't seem to connect with, no matter how much effort you put in.
Whatever the relationship, these dynamics deeply affect our emotional well-being. The way we relate to others shapes how we see ourselves, how safe we feel, and how we move through the world.
Just reach out because I'm here to help You.
Techniques & My Approach
Our experiences don’t just happen to us. They live inside of us, influencing how we think, feel & connect to others.
Techniques:
I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Somatic (body) approaches & Mindfulness based practices.
I am proudly certified in Emotional Freedom Technique (or “tapping”). It involves gently tapping on speciifc accupressure points while focusing on difficult emotions, memories or beliefs.
I am also certified in Attachment Trauma which focuses on different attachment patterns and working with attachment wounds from early caregivers. Attachment therapy helps people understand why relationships feel so intense, scary, distant or overwhelming without shame or blame as they were protective and adaptive responses at one time in your life.
These approaches allow us to explore not only what is happening in your relationships, but why. Together, we'll uncover the patterns that shape how you connect, understand the deeper roots of your emotional responses, and clarify what you truly need and deserve in your relationships.
I also help you develop practical tools to regulate emotions, respond rather than react, and communicate more effectively, so your relationships feel more grounded, secure, and aligned with who you are.
My Approach:
My approach is Client Centered, which means I truly believe you are the expert of your own life, and my role is to provide a supportive space where you can access your own insights, strengths, and capacity to change.
I believe therapy should feel like a place you want to come, not just a place you go because you have to. I've intentionally created a warm, calming environment with soothing aesthetics, so that you feel safe, grounded, and at ease from the moment you walk in.
The space is designed to support nervous system regulation and emotional openness. When your body feels more settled, it becomes easier to reflect, process, and speak honestly. My goal is for therapy to feel like a steady, calm, welcoming space where you can exhale, being full of yourself, and do meaningful work without judgment.
Services: How I Can Help
I work with young adults, adults, and families who are navigating painful relationship patterns & life transitions. Many of the people I see are carrying the impact of difficult childhood experiences, strained family dynamics, or past relationships that continue to shape how they connect today. Together, we focus on understanding these patterns, healing relational wounds, and building more secure, meaningful ways of relating.
INDIVIDUAL THERAPY FAMILY THERAPY COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIP WORK
Young Adults
Young adulthood often brings questions about identity, relationships, and direction. Many of these issues are intensified by the challenges of online dating. I help young adults make sense of confusing or discouraging dating experiences, understand repeating, relationship patterns, and build a stronger sense of self as they navigate connection, rejection, and choice.
As young adults move into college or new jobs, they often have to build entirely new friendships from scratch while adjusting to unfamiliar environments and expectations. This can feel lonely and vulnerable, especially when they're still trying to figure out their identity and where they belong.
Divorce & Break-Ups
Going through a divorce or break up can feel disorienting and deeply painful. I offer a study, compassionate space where you can sort through the grief, anger, confusion, or even relief that may arise. Together, we gently explore what happened, strengthen your sense of self, and help you move forward with clarity, confidence, and hope for what's next.
Break ups can also be with family and friends, not just romantic partners. Having a fallout with a family member or friend can feel deeply painful, leaving you missing the connection you once had and wondering if things will ever feel the same again.
Mid-life Adults & Parenting
Midlife often brings reflection, marital strain, and difficult decisions about relationships, separation, or divorce. This is especially hard when children are involved. I work with individual adults navigating these challenges, including dating again, after years of being married, to understand long-standing emotional patterns, support their children through change, and respond to shifting family dynamics with greater clarity, steadiness, and care.
Parenting can feel especially overwhelming when anxiety is in the mix. We worry about our children as the world can feel unsafe and uncertain. I help parents understand how anxiety shapes reactions and communication, and help you slow moments down to understand what's happening beneath the surface with your children. Together, we work on speaking to your children in ways that feel easier for them to truly hear.
Affair Ambivalence & Discernement Therapy
Affairs often create intense, emotional conflict, leaving people, torn between guilt, desire, loyalty, and fear of loss. I help individuals make sense of this ambivalence with honesty and compassion, so they can move toward clarity and decisions that align with their values and long-term well-being. I want people to feel safe with me to explore things that they cannot talk to others about.
Discernment therapy offers a calm, supportive space to sort through the uncertainty when you're not sure whether to stay or step away from a relationship. Instead of feeling pressured to decide quickly, your guided to reflect with honesty and compassion, so that whatever choice you make feels thoughtful, grounded, and true to you..
Frequently Asked Questions
It's normal to have questions about starting therapy.
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Hello! I offer in person and telehealth therapy for young adults, adults & families. I have been a therapist for 25 years and offer a wide range of treatment modalities and a warm, inviting place to talk.
I specialize in helping people who are having relationship difficulties like going through romantic & platonic relationship ruptures including painful break-ups, divorce, affairs and friendship problems. These relationship ruptures can cause extreme anxiety & depression. Often people desperately need someone to talk to who has compassion, expertise in healing & absolutely no judgment. That’s where I can really support you!
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Getting started is simple. Reach out through our contact form or call. I’ll walk you through the next steps and answer any questions along the way.
I have a 15 minute no charge consultation to make sure we are good fit! I absolutely love what I do and really look forward to talking to you!
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If you read my testimonials, you'll sense the knowledge and compassion that guides my work. I believe we are not meant to move through life alone. I think you will find my expertise, years working in the field, and testimonials speak for themselves. I hold deep respect for the trust my clients place in me as they share their lives and stories. None of us are perfect. We are all human. We all make mistakes, stumble, and fall short at times. Healing begins when we meet ourselves with the same compassion we so freely offer others. I know it's easier said than done. Let me help you find the way back to yourself, but with new knowledge and tools.
I've always loved Prince's words: "Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to get through this thing called life'". I have it hanging in my kitchen! This song lyric captures my life's calling. Walking alongside others and helping them get through ‘this thing called life’.
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I am not in network with any insurance companies. However, each month I will provide you with a “super bill” that you can send to your insurance company for reimbursement.
I would recommend calling your insurance company and asking if you have out-of-network benefits for mental health. If so, ask if you have a deductible that you have to meet before you can get reimbursed, or if you can start getting reimbursed right away. Also ask what percentage they will reimburse (full or partial). My 45 minute individual therapy sessions are $235. My 60 minute individual therapy sessions are $250. 60 minute family sessions are $270 (takes more planning and preparation). My one time initial intake that is 60 minutes or more is $270.
Family Intensives are 2-3 days for 6-8 hours each day. Two therapists (myself being one provider) plan & prepare for each intensive. You can read more under “services” about Family Intensives.
I've learned that therapy can be profoundly life-changing. Even when the upfront costs feel difficult for some, it's an investment that pays off because without good mental health, life can feel unmanageable and unfulfilling.
More Questions?
You might still be wondering how therapy works, what to expect, or whether this feels like the right fit.
Phone: (240) 994.1357
Email: nicolebeanetherapy@gmail.com
Testimonials
“Mrs. Beane has been a tremendous help to our family. My college aged daughter sees her frequently and helps her in making big decisions. She also helped her with her first "break-up" when I felt so helpless because she didn't want to tell me everything.”
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“Nicole Beane is amazing. I highly recommend her! She is warm and inviting, which makes it easy for honest and real therapy to occur. Her calm and reassuring demeanor makes discussing difficult or stressful situations and topics easier. She is a consummate professional.”
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“Every year for the past two years I walk over for a therapy session with the lovely Nicole Beane.I have had therapists in the past, but truly none as caring or devoted as Nicole. She's not only a calming presence but finds a way to connect and improve the most complicated and sensitive parts of you.”
★★★★★
“Nicole has helped me with my marriage and my adult children. She is always available when I need her and her compassion for people really shines through. I look forward to meeting with her every 2 weeks and leave her with fresh ideas and the feeling that things are going to be ok.”
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