Paulette Hurwitz, LCSW

Paulette Hurwitz is a therapist located in Chevy Chase MD and who works with couples and individuals.

5480 Wisconsin Avenue
Suite 212
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Phone: (301) 785-0415
Email: paulettehurwitz@gmail.com

Paulette Hurwitz serves couples and individuals seeking the highest professional level of psychotherapy.

Commitment to My Clients

Paulette Hurwitz, LCSW, therapist, Chevy Chase, MD

There are many reasons why people come to therapy, including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and transitions in life. For your therapy, I will create an atmosphere of trust and caring. We will focus on your present difficulties and we will learn from your past.

Throughout our work together, I will help you understand the nature of your difficulties, look with you at your individual resources, and work with you in setting realistic priorities for change. You and I will use insights and self-awareness to address problems directly, while we also stay focused on healthy growth and change.

When you come as a couple, I will also create a framework that allows both of you to look at your relationship in an orderly way. We begin by discussing some questions that will help us understand the dynamics of your partnership and focus on your concerns. I will prepare a thoughtful evaluation of the underlying issues you face and will share my thoughts and recommendations with you. We can then move forward together.

Community Recognition

Washingtonian Magazine Cover 2012Best Couples Therapists in Washington
Washingtonian Magazine, 2012		 Washingtonian Magazine Cover 2009Area’s Top Therapists
Washingtonian Magazine, 2009
EDUCATION

  • University of Wisconsin, BA in Psychology, 1969
  • University of Pennsylvania, Masters in Social Work, 1971
  • Harvard Medical School Annual Couples Therapy Program,
    1990 - Present
  • Regular attendance at professional continuing education programs
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

  • Therapist, Thomas Jefferson Medical School, Philadelphia, PA, Outpatient Family Therapy Center, 1970-1972
  • Supervisor, Montgomery County Health Dept., Mental Health Division, Family Therapy Program, 1972-1976
  • Psychiatric Consultant, Montgomery County Crisis Center, Silver Spring, MD, 1979
  • Private practice of psychotherapy with individuals, couples, 1976-present
  • Supervision of practicing psychotherapists, 1982-present
BASIC PROCEDURES FOR OUR WORK TOGETHER
  • A therapy session will last for fifty minutes for individuals and sixty minutes for couples.
  • Confidentiality is strictly maintained, unless I think there is some risk to you or others that requires disclosure.
  • If there is a crisis and you cannot reach me, please go to your local emergency facility or call 911.
  • If you have to cancel a session, I can often arrange to see another patient at that time. If so, you will not be responsible for payment.
  • You are responsible for submitting claims for your insurance reimbursement. At the end of each month, I will give you a bill, and your payment is due at that time.
  • At our first meeting, I will give you a copy of your rights as a patient and health care recipient.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
  • National Association of Social Workers (Diplomate in Clinical Social Work)
  • Greater Washington Society of Clinical Social Workers
  • Maryland Department of Mental Health, Social Work License 107
  • American Board of Clinical Social Workers (Board Certified Diplomate in Clinical Social Work)
  • Academy of Clinical Social Workers