Bonnie Hough, LMSW LGSW

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My approach

The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be

- Ralph Waldo Emerson

We all have experienced those moments when life knocks us off our feet. Maybe you’re feeling like an impostor in your own life, or are dealing with circumstances you never saw coming and aren’t sure how to handle.

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Many of the people I work with come in feeling stuck, disconnected, or quietly wondering if something’s wrong with them. (I’m here to tell you: there isn’t!) Together, we’ll look at what feels out of sync and start uncovering what’s been missing, so you can move toward a life that feels more aligned with who you truly are, and who you want to be.

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In our work together, I bring warmth, curiosity, and a little humor when it fits. I pull from different therapeutic approaches, but more than anything, I focus on building a genuine connection. I’m straightforward and practical when it helps, but I also make room to go deeper so we can explore the stories, beliefs, and experiences that have shaped where you are today. My goal is to help you find your own strength and confidence to handle what life brings—because you absolutely can.

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I work with people from all walks of life, but I’m especially drawn to supporting those dealing with grief, big life transitions, parenting and relationship challenges, pregnancy and fertility journeys, and the ups and downs that come with physical health issues. Our time together is a space to process it all—the worries, the joy, the heartbreak, and everything in between.

I am licensed to work with clients in Maryland (LMSW #33805) and Washington, DC (LGSW #LG200004528).