About

About Laurel Fay

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).

About My Therapy Style

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.