Counseling Center – Beyond Healing | Cognitive Process Therapy
Beyond Healing | Cognitive Process Therapy is a mental health counseling practice based in Germantown, Maryland 20876, serving clients across Maryland, Washington D.C., and Virginia. The practice is led by Dr. Veara Pack-Butler, LCPC, NCC, who holds a doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision and carries credentials as a Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist. Dr. Pack-Butler is licensed across all three jurisdictions served by the practice. Additional clinicians on the team include Leah Howard, LCPC, a U.S. Army veteran, and Kendra Woolley, LCSW-C.
The clinical focus of the practice centers on trauma counseling, PTSD treatment, faith-based counseling, women’s issues, depression, and anxiety. Service offerings include individual therapy, child and adolescent therapy, play therapy, group therapy, and anger management groups. Supervision and consultation services are also available. Telehealth sessions are offered alongside in-person care.
Therapeutic approaches used at Beyond Healing include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), interpersonal therapy, strength-based therapy, mindfulness-based techniques, and person-centered approaches. The practice serves a broad range of populations: children, teens, adults, and families dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem, adjustment issues, relationship concerns, ADHD, and family challenges.
An online appointment request system and a client portal are accessible through the practice website. Insurance acceptance details and rates information appear on a dedicated section of the site. In keeping with the No Surprises Act, the practice provides Good Faith Estimates to clients upon request.
The practice can be reached by phone at (240) 626-3079 or through the email contact on the website. Beyond Healing describes its overarching approach as one that creates a safe, welcoming space where each person is valued with dignity and respect, supported by compassionate, professionally grounded care across all three states it serves.