We’re on the Same Journey—But We Carry Different Baggage
I believe “We on the same trip, we just got different baggage.” This line from artist Mac Miller captures my mindset when it comes to therapy. Many of us desire the same things from life: love, happiness, prosperity, peace of mind, understanding, and more. But while our destinations may be the same, what we carry on our journeys can be entirely different, whether it’s trauma, anxiety, depression, marginalization, or other heavy issues.
I believe it is our responsibility as therapists to support the individuals we work with in managing that baggage, as well as help them navigate whatever roadblocks may arise on the path to their goals.
My Approach to Therapy
As a resident in counseling, my approach to therapy takes from various schools of thought, including person-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and narrative therapy. As a board-certified music therapist, I am very adamant about incorporating the expressive arts into psychotherapy when appropriate. Whether it’s a song, a movie, or any other type of creative expression, seeing our own life experiences reflected in the art that we absorb can be incredibly validating and allow us to feel seen. Engaging in creative expression can also be very cathartic.
My clinical experience in providing therapy in the outpatient setting at a private practice and in public inpatient mental health has provided me with the privilege to work with a wide array of individuals from a wide array of backgrounds. I strive to ensure that I am always engaging in an anti-oppressive practice within my clinical work.
Creating a Space Where You Can Be Yourself
As a cisgender heterosexual Jewish white man, I do my best to broach topics of marginalization pertaining to race, ethnicity, sexuality, gender, religion, socioeconomic status, and disability in my practice in an informed and conscious manner, emphasizing the intersectionality of identities.
As stated before, I am a board-certified music therapist, and I am always happy to employ music therapy techniques into our psychotherapy work per your request. If you’re looking for a therapist who is patient, empathetic, and (allegedly) funny, then I’m
your guy!
Beyond the Therapy Room
In my spare time, I enjoy spending nights in with loved ones, going out to the movies, playing video games, taking trips to the beach, and getting lost in IKEA. To destress after a long day, I enjoy playing/writing music, catching up with loved ones on the phone, watching comfort shows (typically sitcoms), working out, and cooking a simple dinner (but if it’s a really long day, I usually just opt for takeout) .
Adam sees clients in person at the Tysons office and online. Feel free to reach out to schedule a free consultation.
Adam works under the supervision of Samantha Silverberg, LPC
