Therapists in 20003

Samantha Sweeney
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
In these uncertain times, it is more important than ever to find the right person to support you as you navigate today's "new normal". I am a licensed psychologist who strives to meet the needs of all those who are struggling. Whether your concerns are being directly caused by our current changes or just exacerbated by them, I can provide the support you need. I have helped many individuals and families understand the emotional, behavioral, and familial patterns that keep them from becoming their optimal selves. I have special training and interest in working with those from diverse backgrounds and in unique family situations.

Emma Jackson (E.j.) Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, CCTP, CTCT
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Now accepting teletherapy clients in DC, VA, MD & TX! Clients who work with me are interested in symptom relief, the journey of self-discovery, and cultivating satisfying sexual relationships. Therapy is a means to explore new ways of thinking and to improve emotional connections to self and others. Life transitions, trauma, stress, and grief can take a toll on well-being. Helping clients meet their goals is my top priority & incorporating your insights is key to meeting those goals. I focus my work on treating survivors of sexual trauma and working with LGBQ+, Trans/NB populations on their journeys of identity discovery.

Dr. Marcela A. Bonafina
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Working more than 20 years as a Clinical Psychologist and as a Neuropsychologist, I helped clients from all walks of life overcome their struggles with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, adjustment to life transitions, and grief. For over a decade, I have trained psychologists in Columbia University and NYU School of Medicine with approaches and practices that have proven to be the most effective. Through empathy and a rapid understanding of self-sabotaging dynamics, I believe I can help you. My office, located in the trendy Capitol Riverfront/Navy Yards area in DC, is steps away from the Nationals Park metro station.

Natalie Schuberth
Psychologist, PsyD, BCBA-D
Verified
Verified
If you are struggling to cope with stress and anxiety from past or ongoing difficulties (such as school/work stress, friendship/relationship problems, bullying, or family dynamics), I can help you process and problem-solve your experiences and offer a path forward. This includes learning coping skills and interpersonal effectiveness, as well as examining thought and behavior patterns. I enjoy working collaboratively with my clients to help them be the best version of themselves by helping them to identify their goals and to leverage their strengths to meet those goals.

Re-New Psychological Services
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
We use a strength-based, developmental approach in our work with clients. Rather than highlighting pathology in your life, we identify the ways in which you successfully navigate life's challenges and help you develop new tools to overcome any roadblocks you may encounter.

Sapna Doshi
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
21 Endorsed
Verified
21 Endorsed
Dr. Doshi specializes in the treating of eating disorders, body image concerns, behavioral weight management, pre & post bariatric counseling, insomnia, OCD, anxiety disorders, depression, and multicultural and identity-related concerns. She utilizes scientific, evidence-based approaches to inform her treatment with clients. She specializes in the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Exposure Response Prevention (ERP).

Dona Paknejad
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Ms. Paknejad has been practicing in the Washington, D.C. area for a decade, focusing on supportive services that integrate cultural sensitivity, and physical, and psychological support. Ms. Paknejad has extensive experience working with domestic and international families living and working in the DC MD VA area, including addressing changes in mood and overall functioning and focusing on issues and stresses around assimilation and acculturation due to changes in one's personal and professional settings. Through the use of solution focused techniques, Ms. Paknejad's clients are able to achieve measurable improvements.

Neha Pancholi Patel
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Dr. Patel specializes in treating eating disorders and OCD. She also treats adolescent behavioral issues, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, personality disorders, low self-esteem, and self-injury. Dr. Patel is specialized in working with adolescents to decrease their maladaptive behaviors, learn and implement adaptive coping skills and increase positive interactions between the adolescent and family members. Dr. Patel is trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and utilizes evidence based approaches with her clients.

Jeanne Creekmore
Psychologist, PhD, ATR-BC
Verified
Verified
If you feel like you are depressed, anxious, or stuck and don't know what direction to take your life or relationship, please consider psychotherapy. I have over 30 years of experience working with adults who have problems with depression, anxiety, trauma, mood swings, and relationship problems.

Abby Brown
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I specialize in working with adults with eating disorders and disordered eating, and the conditions that often co-occur with eating concerns such as anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and trauma. I also have an extensive research background in chronic fatigue syndrome (sometimes called myalgic encephalomyelitis or ME/CFS) and have worked on multiple NIH-funded studies; I am aware of the unique challenges faced by individuals living with ME/CFS and other poorly understood, stigmatized health conditions. I provide evidence-based interventions that are tailored to my client’s needs and progress.

Gotel And Thrive - Douglas Gotel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C, RPT-S
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
You are trying to shine bright like a diamond and have the things most of us desire for a good life. But there is something dimming your brilliance—it constricts you. You know, those feelings of doubt, dread, disgruntlement, desperation, or despair. Like that constant wondering about whether you are viewed as competent at work; like that disappointment you cover up with food, drink or overachieving because you haven’t met “the one;” like that hurt you carry from a past that shamed you or the depths of grief; or like the helplessness feel when your child is struggling.

Stephanie Prymas
Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
Just as you don't click with every person you meet in the world, you won't mesh with every therapist. And I want to make sure you have a good experience in therapy! As a career changer myself, I work well with professionals who are feeling stuck in certain areas of their life and can't seem to figure it out with the same tools they have used in the past. I love to assist people in mobilizing strengths they already have (like being analytical) and building new capacities (like sitting with tough emotions and listening to the body). Trauma, relationships, family dynamics, identity, and sexual concerns come up a lot in our sessions.

Hayden Richardson
CLC
1 Endorsed
1 Endorsed
Hayden (she/her) believes that we all have the power to achieve our goals & reimagine our lives. Her style is systematic, collaborative, strength-based, & goal-oriented. Hayden tailors her coaching & provides specific solutions & measurable next steps. She builds a creative environment to discover values & goals while actively pursuing them.

Ted Worm
PhD
Verified
Verified
Dr. Worm specializes in identity exploration (gender, sexuality, ethnicity, race), OCD, eating disorders/disordered eating, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and insomnia. He provides empathic, evidence-based, client-centered therapy and believes in collaborating with his clients to develop a treatment plan that fits their individual needs. In his work, he utilizes both Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to support clients in discerning how their present experience aligns with their goals and values.

Hemi Hunt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Working with families and couples to connect with each other, while helping individuals learn about themselves and helping them feel grounded in their identity is my passion. I work with single parents, teenagers, and children as young as 4 years old. In my work with my clients, I offer positive parenting skill-building to help parents connect more with their children and build greater empathy, trust, and respect. It is really important to me to offer you and your family a safe space to heal and reconnect.

Carey Schwartz
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Dr. Schwartz is a psychologist with many specialties including anxiety (OCD, GAD, Specific Phobias, Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety), depression, eating disorders, trauma and PTSD, insomnia, and substance use disorders. He typically works with late adolescents and adults from a variety of backgrounds. Dr. Schwartz primarily uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) though he frequently incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills training and acceptance-based approaches into his treatment.
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Harpreet Kang
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-VA
Verified
Verified
You are contemplating therapy because something is amiss in your life. Maybe you feel sad or anxious. Perhaps you feel alone? overwhelmed? It takes courage to enter therapy. To go on a voyage of self-discovery and change. It can be a rewarding journey. My approach focuses on helping you identify and work through whatever it is that is keeping you from reaching your full potential. I am collaborative, compassionate, and accepting. I have an interactive style, in which we work together to make sense of your experiences. Please contact me for additional information to help you make your decision.

Brooke McGinnis
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Dr. McGinnis' specialty training is in providing evidence-based treatment for eating disorders, complex trauma, depression, insomnia, and various anxiety disorders. The treatment modalities Dr. McGinnis uses include cognitive behavioral therapy for eating disorders, family-based treatment for anorexia nervosa, prolonged exposure, cognitive processing therapy, exposure and response prevention, modified dialectical behavioral therapy, process based cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness based interventions.

Lediya Dumessa
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
As a therapist, I integrate cognitive-behavioral and humanistic theories, which I find effective in building meaningful therapeutic relationships while simultaneously challenging and restructuring thoughts and modifying relevant behaviors. My personal and professional experiences living in different parts of the world have increased my sensitivity to the differences in how individuals from different cultural backgrounds experience mental health concerns and seek treatment. As such, I am passionate about making mental health resources accessible to a wide range of communities, and strive to provide culturally sensitive treatments.

Amanda Clinton
Psychologist, MEd, PhD
Verified
Verified
My focus is on helping children, adolescents, adults and couples develop effective and meaningful approaches to living fulfilling lives. I provide a person-centered environment combined with evidence-based understandings of emotion, cognition and behavior to effectively address life's challenges. I have worked in hospitals, clinics, schools, and universities with diverse populations and recognize how attachment histories, problematic thoughts, feelings and actions, and traumatic events are related to concerns like sadness, worry, relationship or health difficulties, and developing a sense of identity.
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Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online or over the phone can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the United States, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
What type of therapist is right for me?
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist, psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors. Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.