The Center for Problem Solving

Psychologist7112 Armat Dr, Bethesda, MD

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7112 Armat Dr, Bethesda, MD 20817

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The Center for Problem Solving

r. Judith Mazza has been consulting with and teaching therapists in the field since 1979. She formerly was Clinic Director of the Family Therapy Institute of Washington, D. C. and was on the faculty of the National Naval Medical Center and the Walter Reed Army Medical Center for 20 years. She provides consultation to psychologists, psychiatrists and social workers who have completed their professional training and are practicing in the field. In addition to consulting to therapists individually, Dr. Mazza is known for her teaching workshops. An invited presenter for many professional associations and conferences, she has published a number of professional articles. Her writings include material on supervising therapists as well as creative and effective therapy interventions. Known for her work in brief therapy, other professionals often refer to her as a "therapist's therapist." The approach used by Dr. Mazza at the Center for Problem Solving focuses on what is most troubling now. While enough of the past must be understood to make sense of the present, this goal oriented short-term therapy is oriented toward the present and future and does not emphasize pathology and the past. Although there is no limit to the number of sessions that can be scheduled, our attitude toward time is to create positive change as quickly as possible and practical. This therapy utilizes the particular strengths and aptitudes that every client brings with them. These strengths are used in the most productive way to ameliorate problems and introduce flexibility, thereby creating new solutions and possibilities. The goal is for us to quickly become obsolete by helping to solve problems. Therefore, she looks for the shortest effective course of treatment. Toward this end, family members and significant others are sometimes asked to participate in the therapy. Decisions about who is to be included in the therapy may be made while arranging for the initial appointment and from time to time during the therapy. Setting specific goals and identifying strategies to accomplish these goals are an important part of the therapy. Sometimes, clients will be asked to do certain tasks between sessions. The specifics are discussed and agreed to during the therapy appointment. Some examples of what might be asked include reading certain materials, writing a list, keeping track of specific information or to following a particular planned “exercise.” These "homework assignments" are customized to the situation, the problem and the individual(s). Completing these "assignments" shorten the course of treatment and also contribute toward a collaborative therapeutic relationship. Dr. Mazza does not participate with any insurance carriers. The fee for service is $350 per 60-minute hour and payment is expected at the time of service via cash, check or credit card. There is a $10 convenience fee for use of a credit card.