In Person Therapists in 20001

My counseling style is a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy and reality therapy, with a person-centered and multicultural approach. I believe that no two people are alike and experience stressors in their own unique ways. Therapy sessions are client directed while I provide guidance, support, techniques, and clinical insight into the client’s experience. My role is to provide a strong therapeutic relationship through empathy, genuineness, and positive regard in order to enable the individual to develop the skills to change and grow.

Thanks for visiting! We will be the right fit if you’re striving toward a better version of yourself. You might notice it's easier to think than feel–maybe even overthink–about how to live, be, and relate to others well. You want more honesty throughout your relationships (and with yourself), even when it's uncomfortable. You thrive with exploring, challenging questions, and occasional redirection toward larger goals. We will be reflecting on relationships, families of origin, career, and general stress of life that leads to feelings of discomfort.

I have over 12 years experience working with both adolescents and adults. I specialize in trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, and other relationship related challenges. I have a level 1 and level 2 trauma certificate from the Ferentz institute and work with both childhood and adult trauma. I am also an Internal Family Systems Certified Therapist. Though trauma is my speciality, I have experience with a wide range of mental health issues.

I believe that our life and cultural experiences, especially our earliest ones, are fundamental in shaping the way we view ourselves and others. It is essential to understand my patient's cultural identity (i.e., race, gender, gender identity, sexuality, class) and how it has shaped their development. Often negative life experiences can create problematic ways of coping and a skewed perception of who we are in the world. This can lead to a variety of issues related to anxiety, depression, shame, rejection, stress, relationship issues, identity development, grief/loss, and sexual intimacy.

Well I just would like to thank you for a moment of your time. I work with Depression, Anxiety, Trauma/ stress related issues, ADHD, Disruptive Behavioral and child and family service. It is important for me to work for my client using relations and professional foundations to meet you.

You feel stuck, so what if we could help you figure out not only what you want, but also how to get it? I help coach adults with anxiety from legal-related challenges (e.g., divorce, terminations, and moving) successfully navigate these transitions and create stability for their families.

Are you feeling overwhelmed with anxiety, stress, or depression? Are you looking to improve your relationships or add new ones into your life but aren’t sure where to start? If you are struggling with disordered eating, fertility, burnout, self esteem, body image, relationships, or career, we can work together to bring about concrete, long term change. I work with college students, young adults, mid-career professionals, and all the life transitions in between. I specialize in areas of anxiety, depression, eating disorders, relationships, and career changes.

Some emotions can be too complex to process alone. Distress can develop from daily life, when navigating relationships, and possibly as a result from unacknowledged childhood experiences that resurface. I help foster awareness of your own needs through reflective exercises, mindfulness, skill acquisition, and combating cognitive distortions. I believe that we all hold the answers within ourselves to what causes us distress, but the challenge may be in discovering them. Counseling is a partnership and my role is to guide individuals towards reaching their mental health goals and strengthening their relationships.

We all carry around a metaphorical bag of stuff with us. That bag is filled with our thoughts, feelings, experiences; everything that makes us who we are. In therapy, we unpack your bag together. We explore each item, get curious about it. How did that item get in the bag? What is the impact of carrying it around with you? Together, we make meaning of your items. Some items you will decide are essential. Others are weighing you down, and preventing you from being your authentic self. I help you decide what you want to do with those items and then we figure out how to do it together.

Hello! Congratulations on taking this step in your mental wellness journey. When navigating through transitions, relationships, intersectionality, and other challenging aspects of life, you may find that you encounter new or unfamiliar emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. These moments in which you are faced with change involve intention and care. Therapy allows you to enter a safe, warm, and compassionate space to address the experiences that have brought you to where you are today with the hope that in time, you can begin to gain awareness and fulfillment, develop your identity, and deepen your understanding of what makes you, you.

Hi All, I have expanded my practice and I have two therapist available for appointments. Email about@yourneighborhoodclinic.org if you are interested in booking an appointment. Your Neighborhood Clinic is a not for profit organization that works with individuals, families, and adolescents (13 years and older). Visit our website at www.yourneighborhoodclinic.org for more information. Many clients reach out and ask for a consultation; however, Dr. Shareefah is unable to provide consultations as she only takes new clients once or twice a year. If you would like to work Dr. Shareefah, please review her website and book an appointment

Managing stress, especially during this pandemic crisis can be extremely difficult. By using creative process techniques, I provide online Art Therapy, Counseling, and Consultation that is especially beneficial to individuals who are navigating stressful life changes, have not responded positively to traditional forms of therapy, need a flexible remote telehealth option, struggle to express feelings and emotions, need support with decreasing anxiety, or would like to better understand themselves through a creative lens. Check out The Hummingbird Place, LLC website for more information at https://www.thehummingbirdplacellc.com/.

The journey of life is complex. We can often find ourselves struggling with difficult emotions, challenging circumstances, and protective parts that no longer serve us. Sometimes, these patterns can be greater understood by connecting with the influences of our past. I also believe our lives are greatly influenced by the relationships around us and how we show up in them. As a therapist, I value creating a collaborative and authentic space for you to explore your relationships, your experiences, and yourself. Together, we will work to move towards empowerment, self-acceptance, and self-compassion.

I specialize in therapy for children and teens facing behavioral and emotional challenges, as well as supporting their parents. If your child's intense emotions or behaviors are overwhelming, or if your teen is struggling with defiance, social challenges, or managing their feelings, know that you're not alone. My balanced approach focuses on helping your child or teen express and regulate their emotions positively, while equally empowering you as a parent with effective strategies for guidance and support. Together, we'll work towards building stronger family dynamics and individual emotional resilience.

As the only Licensed Systems-Centered Therapist in the DC area, together we will explore how to get more of what you want. In a supportive, safe environment, you'll learn methods to reduce anxiety, depression and identify patterns that likely served you at one time but are no longer effective. Initially, sessions will be focused on: Exploring the issues that are important to you - determine goals you want to achieve. We will begin to develop trust, respect, and a personal connection so that you feel safe and understood. Also specializing in marriage/couples work I am a Certified EFT - Emotionally Focused Couples Therapist.

Is your life in crisis mode? Are you holding on by a thread? If you feel like you need help with guidance and direction, I am here to help you. I have over ten years of experience working with a wide variety of mental health concerns and addiction. I strive to create a warm and welcoming environment, so my clients feel safe and heard while discussing difficult issues and finding solutions.

There is beauty in the complexity of our lives, and often difficulty too. Sometimes, our inner resources and life's challenges don't align, and leave us feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unskilled. My goals is to help you to find more freedom, ease, and wholeness in these moments. I am skilled in working with experiences of depression, anxiety, panic, trauma and chronic pain/illness. I am interested in working with members of the LGBTQIA+ community, neurodivergent folks, and those whose lives question social norms. My approach emphasizes gentleness, mutuality, creativity, and awareness from a trauma-informed, anti-oppressive lens.

Relationships in any context dominate our mood and motivation level, and allow us to enjoy life. Let me help you get the most out of your relationships, whether a romantic one, a parent-child one, or one with a colleague. I have personally lived through the trials and tribulations as well as the joys and fun in being married, divorced, remarried, losing close friends and family, and with all of these life experiences, offer to you a dedicated support source to get you where you want to be. It will be my privilege to accompany you in whatever goals you set.

Dr. Lamar is a psychologist and a licensed professional counselor who has been providing therapy to individuals, families and groups for over 18 years. She earned a Psy.D. and Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology from Argosy University's Illinois School of Professional Psychology.