Compassionate, Evidence Based and Result Oriented Care
Focused Care Therapy
Your Well Being is in Good Hands
Warm welcome to Focused Care Therapy. We are evidence based psychotherapy providers. We provide onsite and online psychotherapies for conditions like depression, anxiety, trauma, adjustments issues. We also provide help for children and adolescents struggling with various issues.
We are very happy that you are here. Please feel free to navigate through the website and get to know us more. Our contact information is on the bottom of this page, we are eager to hear from you and let's start that journey of change.
Our Care
Perhaps you're feeling down or anxious - maybe you're unsure about the future of a relationship, or just feel that you aren't living the life you were meant to lead. Perhaps your are struggling to understand your thoughts and feelings. Whatever your needs may be, we are here to offer support. Therapy is a process of growth and self-discovery, and in our sessions we promote transformation, healing and growth. We have the tools and professional experience to help you get back on track.
Team
Caroline Gaines, LCSW-C
Maryland License #19090
Director
Founder
Caroline ("Lila") Gaines (she/her) believes that the root of good therapy is helping clients to cope with difficulties, connect with all the good things life has to offer and live a life aligned with their values and true self. Lila is a clinical social worker with almost a decade of experience working directly with individuals and families coping with issues related to mental health and trauma as well as providing support to other professionals who work with them. A Maryland state recognized clinical supervisor, Lila has helped develop emerging social workers as graduate school instructor for the University of Alabama and through her work at a social work program in Kerala, India. Lila is a member of WPATH (World Profesional Association for Transgender Health) and CAMS trained (Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality). She recognizes that clients are the experts in their own experiences and that the basis of therapy is an affirming, supportive relationship where clients and therapist are understood as equals.
Varghese Joseph, LCSW-C
Maryland License #21137
Chief Executive Officer
Founder
Varghese has experience working with children and adolescents in foster care, foster parents, and children with intellectual disabilities; as well as children and adolescents with behavioral struggles.
As a South Asian immigrant who assimilated to the US culture, Varghese has unique skills in working with the first and second generation Immigrants. Varghese has good understanding and experience of Hindu, Muslim and Christian religions which help him in working with individuals of those affiliations.
Varghese uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy(CBT). He is also trained in EMDR and Solution Focused Breif Therapy. He uses an eclectic approach with a combination of behavioral change, mindfulness and attachment specifically tailored for each client in his practice.
Varghese is a Maryland State recognized Clinical Supervisor and an
official trainer of 'Circle of Security' — an evidence based parenting training program based on attachment theory. He is also a certified yoga teacher.
Dr. Deborah Gioia, LCSW-C
Lead Therapist
Deborah Gioia (she/her) is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW-C) in the state of Maryland and also has her PhD in social work from the University of Southern California (2001). She has been a licensed clinician in several states in addition to Maryland (CA & MI) since 1984. She teaches clinical social work students at the University of Maryland, Baltimore where she has been since 2006. Dr. Gioia's expertise has been in working with young adults with severe mental illness. Over the years she has been trained in motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and other evidence-supported behavioral therapies that benefit adults of all ages who have been diagnosed with anxiety and depression. Deborah has been certified in an evidence-based program for healing population-wide psychological trauma and stress through the Center for Mind/Body Medicine in DC and feels passionate about introducing clients to mindfulness practices to assist them in their daily lives. As someone who has had depression and anxiety, she understands the experience of living with these disorders and the varied paths one can take to restore one's quality of life.
Julia Abigail Dowling, LCSW-C
Lead Therapist
Julia Dowling (she/her) is a licensed clinical social worker in Maryland, Virginia, and DC. She has experience working with survivors of domestic and sexual abuse (including both family and intimate partner abuse), immigrants, refugees, and torture survivors, and those experiencing oppression and discrimination. Julia also enjoys working with young adults, women, and first generation Americans. She is LGBTQ+ affirming and uses a human rights, social justice lens in therapy.
Julia's approach is empowering, collaborative and solutions-focused, and she trusts in the inherent ability of people and communities to heal from stress and trauma. Julia is trained in EMDR and uses mind-body techniques to support resiliency and post-traumatic growth. She also has training in Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Nature-Informed Therapy. She looks forward to walking alongside her clients in their therapy journey.
Services
Individual Therapy for Adults
We provide evidence based therapies for individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, trauma and a range of other presenting concerns. We also help individuals to understand if a persisting problem needs treatment and make appropriate referrals if the problem is outside of our expertise.
In addition, we serve the following populations: members of the LGBTQ+ community, first and second generation immigrants, individuals of South Asian descent, and families adjusting to adoption or foster care placement.
Therapy for Children and Adolescents
We provide evidenced based therapies for children and adolescents presenting with issues related to mood, anxiety and trauma or stress related concerns, as well as behavioral concerns like aggression and problems in school. We can also help families understand if a persisting problem needs treatment and make appropriate referrals if the problem is outside of our expertise.
In addition, we serve the following populations: children in foster care, LGBTQ+ youth, and children in first or second generation immigrant families.
Contact us
We are passonate and commited to help you. Send us an email or give us a call, we are here for you.
443-203-8050
Locations
Ellicott City
3355 St. Johns Ln, Ellicott City, MD 21042
Silverspring
8609 Second Ave, Suite 404b, Silverspring, MD 20910