Licensed Master Social Worker

Hello! I’m Nathaniel Alton, a licensed master social worker at our North Bethesda clinic. Most of my experience comes from working with teens and young adults in school settings, where I’ve supported young people through anxiety, family stress, academic pressure, and identity questions. My goal is to create a space where you can be yourself: no judgment, no pressure. I use a strength-based and ecological systems approach, which means we’ll focus on what’s already working in your life while exploring the bigger picture around you. When you work with me, you can count on being heard, understood, encouraged, and advocated for.

In our work together, you can be honest about what’s hard, what’s confusing, and what you want your life to look like. I specialize in helping teens and young adults navigate anxiety, depression, and difficult family dynamics. I’ll help you connect with your strengths and move forward — even when the past feels heavy. You don’t have to figure it out alone.

I’m from the area, and working with young people is something I’m genuinely passionate about. I know that asking for help is never easy, especially when you’re still figuring out who you are, but you don’t have to have it all figured out. Wherever you are right now is a perfectly fine place to start. I look forward to meeting you!