Mr. Ivory has over twenty (20) years experience in the field, specializing in Substance Abuse, Criminal Justice, and Crisis Intervention. He has provided training to other Mental Health Prfessionals and has experience teaching at the graduate level. His reviews of books and other resources has been published by the American Association for the Advancement of Science. His approach is comprehensive, recognizing the importance of the whole person and offering genuine caring and support to his clients. His holistic philosophy results in an open mind and a willingness to make appropriate referrals in order to give his clients encouragement and empowerment for their own wellness. He is currently working in Private Practice providing services to a variety of clents in both a Physical, more traditional, face to face setting of his time share office located in Washington, DC as well as a more convenient and accessable while less traditional, setting, of his 'Virtual Online' Office located on the internet.

At SMR Counseling Services, we get your mental health in shape. We work one-on-one with clients acting as "personal mental health trainers" which allows us to respond to the unique needs of each individual. Our goal is to help you uncover your true potential in order to lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life. If you're looking for a "personal mental health trainer" to provide extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, we look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.

In 2001 Solutions & Results emerged from my commitment to develop an independent therapy center with integrity, focused on emotional development and transformation. We provide individual psychotherapy, coaching, couples therapy, group therapy and executive and organizational development. I specialize in helping successful, stressed professionals and executives to maximize their potential. There are many reasons people seek therapy, coaching or counseling. I understand how difficult it can be if you are experiencing any of the following and I have helped many people with: Low Energy Anxiety Sadness Stress Loneliness Self-esteem problems Crises Career Issues Marital and other relationship problems Grief Anger Or maybe you know you just don't feel quite right. I can help. We will explore your experience together in a safe, compassionate, and caring setting. Robert Hartford is a Systems-Centered Therapist (SCT). SCT* uses specific techniques to help achieve results. Being the only Licensed SCT* Therapist in DC and the surrounding area, means that when you join my private practice, you will get special attention. You will be part of an exclusive group of clientele, learning specialized techniques unique to SCT*. You can expect to get high level, sensitive, quality care, so you can progress and not be stuck in therapy forever. Choosing the right therapist is one of the most important things for successful therapy outcome. But it isn't anything about the therapist per se, that makes that so. What matters most is that the two of you are a good fit. The right relationship is what makes the difference. So come ... explore ... and see if this is the fit that works for you. Together we will uncover your hopes and dreams, identify the obstacles and discover ways to reduce them, allowing for the possibility of turning your potential into reality. I have heard it time and time again: "I've wanted to do this for a long time but I just didn't want to admit something was wrong with me. Now that I'm here, I realize it is not that something is wrong with me, I just want something more". Therapy does not mean you're broken; it is a tool for personal growth. If you want to gain awareness and learn more about you and your potential for increased wellness and fulfillment, therapy or coaching can give you the tools. SCT* and The Theory of Living Human Systems, developed by Yvonne Agazarian, finds that by reducing the constraints that prevent growth and development, energy is free to lead toward transformation. Don't expect to lie on the couch; this is not cookie cutter therapy and I will do more than just listen, say "yes", "hum", or "tell me more about that". I work along with you, using specialized methods and specific techniques to ensure you'll receive an excellent standard of personalized service. So when you join my private practice, you get my complete attention and focus on your situation so you can reach your goals over time. When you come aboard with me, be assured you'll get more than your typical psychotherapy. Psychotherapy can often lead to: more fulfilling relationships better understanding of yourself significant reduction in feelings of distress better control over life situations solutions to specific problems lessening of depressive symptoms healing of emotional wounds increased life skills reduction of anxiety greater self-confidence a rise in self-esteem better moods In July 2012 Robert was selected as a presenter for the 18th International Congress in Cartagena de Indias, Columbia. Robert received training with Rebecca Jorgensen. "Working with Couples: Comparing Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Systems-Centered Theoretical and Clinical Approaches" at the SCT* Conference in San Francisco.

At SMR Counseling Services, we get your mental health in shape. We work one-on-one with clients acting as "personal mental health trainers" which allows us to respond to the unique needs of each individual. Our goal is to help you uncover your true potential in order to lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life. If you're looking for a "personal mental health trainer" to provide extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, we look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.

Washington Psychological Wellness is committed to bettering the mental health and wellness of Montgomery County, Maryland, and the greater Washington DC Metropolitan community. We pride ourselves in providing empirically validated psychotherapeutic treatment approaches that are exclusively tailored to each individual's unique circumstances. At Washington Psychological Wellness, our therapists value honesty, authenticity, integrity, inclusivity, and equal respect for all individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, class, caste, religion, belief, sex, gender, language, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex characteristics, age, health or other status. Our therapists have extensive training and experience in treating children, adolescents, teens, adults, families, and couples work through significant life stressors and difficulties. Whether it be anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, feelings of isolation, body-image concerns, phobias, indecisiveness, or just overall life-dissatisfaction, the therapists, counselors, and psychologists at Washington Psychological Wellness are here to help. Our clinicians are currently accepting new clients and are proud to offer HIPAA-compliant telehealth (online therapy) appointments during the pandemic. We accept insurance. Call us now to schedule your complimentary 15-minute consultation!

Everyone runs into the storms of the seas of life. It can be a medical problem, an emotional problem, a loss, very likely a relationship problem or an addiction.The effects can be devastating and at the very least, very unsettling. We all react differently. Very commonly you feel anxious, depressed or simply stressed. You are on overload. The demands being placed on you may seem more than you can handle. There seems to be too much on your plate. The seas of life may have become so rough they seem to be threatening your ability to keep it all together Slow down-cool off-take a deep breath and take stock of what is happening. Together we can work on dealing more effectively with the storm, make repairs as needed and strengthen you to better deal with future storms. The tools we will use are focused on the mind-body relationship. This includes biofeedback, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy and the Emotional Freedom Technique among other techniques. The goal is solution oriented behavioral changes, not just insight. Care will be given to your sleep and nutritional habits as well to other aspects of wellness and your circle of support.

It is my motto that when you are in need, it is my practice to be responsive and available. I have a multitude of skills and training, and experience of over 30 years as a psychologist both in Rockville, for most of the time, as well as in rural Illinois for several years. I started as a child psychologist and moved on to train and work with the parents too using family therapy, and then became certified as a sex therapist, marriage counselor as well as NLP practitioner. I am also a trained Cognitive and DBT therapist. I do individual, couple and family therapy. I work with anxious, depressed and OCD as well as Bipolars and trauma survivors.. I have experience working with Identity issues (vocational, sexual and gender). I prefer to be more of a generalist. It keeps me well rounded and interested and my clients enjoy working with me on their marriage, depression, sleep issues and their kids' academic issues. I allow email communication when appropriate (within limits) to enhance and complement our work. My flexible hours, Sunday and evenings allow you to come after work and on the weekend. My assistant is trained to give you the hours you prefer, as soon as they become available. My office, in a suburban house, allows you not only privacy but also less impersonal feelings you may get in an office building.