"If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, We look forward to working with you to achieve your goals."

"As children, we are learning from interactions with our parents who we are and how to fit into the world around us. After we leave home, we become our own parents as we continue to learn about ourselves and how to find our own place in life. And when we have families of our own, we are now parents both for our children and for ourselves, as we continue to understand more about who we are. I provide a warm, empathic and accepting environment where you can explore your current life challenges, as well as address past issues that impact your everyday life."

"Using a client-centered approach, I help people understand and work through problems of everyday living, including relationship issues, work-life balance and self care issues, the impact of traumatic experiences past and present, and issues which affect day-to-day living. Connecting the dots of your inner experience and your outward struggles can be a powerful motivator for change. Together, we keep close track of your goals for therapy and your satisfaction with the results."

"If you are looking to embark on a journey of self-discovery by making positive changes in your life, then you've come to the right place. My approach is to provide a warm, open and compassionate environment for clients. I’ve found that a positive approach helps people overcome life’s challenges, allowing them to worry less and increase their self-confidence. I work with a wide variety of individuals, families and couples."

"Clients with something wrong in their relationship and who wish to fix it are best served by the therapy I practice. This is true even if the client doesn't know what is wrong or they and their partners disagree about what the problem is. Problems I successfully treat range from general emotional distress (anger, boredom, loneliness) to specific complaints such as lack of sex or affection. My approach to relationships and emotional trauma can stop couples from divorce and fix communication problems by training partners to be supportive and to understand the underlying psychological messages unwittingly communicated between partners."

"With the fast pace and multiple demands of everyday life, it is easy to put off taking care of yourself. Self-care is an essential element of being effective in all of the important aspects in your life. By exploring options for support, you've taken the first step toward addressing any angst that you may be experiencing."

"I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years experience working with adults and couples. With a warm but direct approach I encourage a client in their personal growth and development. I utilize a mix of therapies, with a strong basis in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and strengths based theories. I earned my B.A. in psychology and my Master of Social Work at Southern Illinois University - Carbondale. In previous internship and work experiences, I have worked in a variety of different settings including intensive community based programs, inpatient hospitals and outpatient services."

"The type of therapy I practice is about who you are as a person, not just a particular diagnosis you may have. We all struggle at times, whether with unfulfilling relationships, challenges in our professional lives, how we feel about ourselves, or other issues. When we first meet, my goal is to try to understand and appreciate the full context of your situation and not solely the troubling symptoms. I work hard to create a safe, warm, trusting environment. Over time, I'll help you uncover patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that may contribute to your current problem."

"My approach is solution focused, culturally sensitive, and compassionate. Together, we will work on centering on the present moment, explore lessons from the past, and regain a sense of control and confidence at your own pace. I focus on thinking patterns, emotional balance, behavioral change, and skill development. I use coaching, and problem solving techniques. I also work with a health & prevention oriented approach. I am knowledgeable about brain behavior relationships and focus on wellbeing as a whole."

"Sometimes life throws you a curve ball and you don't know how to react. Perhaps you are feeling sad or anxious. You realize that you need to make changes but you're struggling on your own. I can help you discover new ways of thinking and acting to change your life. You can learn to make better decisions for your life. We will work together to get you back on track. My approach is supportive and practical, caring and challenging. Your success is my success."

"With one unexpected life event can come a flood of unforeseen changes and decisions. This is a familiar experience for family members of loved ones managing a loss to their former abilities or self-agency. "

"Together, we will work to alleviate your emotional concerns, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, &/or self-sabotaging behaviors. I help my clients face what has been previously avoided emotionally so that they are able to achieve relief, greater satisfaction, & joy. This new understanding along with the experience of what has been avoided seems to have a profound impact on their lives. I practice Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP), which uses principles from mindfulness, attachment & psychodynamic theories, & neuroscience. I am very active in session."

"Are you struggling to have a healthy relationship with yourself or with others? Does it often feel like happiness comes more easily to other people than it does to you? Or that somewhere along the way, you stumbled or lost your way, and are fighting to find it again? Let me assure you that you deserve and are capable of joy and growth. My work has shown me that happiness does not mean feeling "good" all the time, but rather being strong enough to tolerate all that life throws at us. Maybe you have been thrown an awful lot."

"I enjoy helping people to improve their functioning. Completing a thorough assessment helps to create an individualized approach to address your challenges. I assess each patient in the context of faith, culture, and ethnicity. Additionally, I seek to help patients understand their motivations and the impact of belief systems on their choices and behaviors. Preemptive Corporate Consultation available to avoid personnel issues. PSYCH TESTING AVAILABLE. Finally, I can provide Clinical Supervision to DC Psychological Associates as well. NOTE-THIS PRACTICE DOES NOT PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION/ASSESSMENT FOR SERVICE/SUPPORT ANIMALS."

"My aim in individual and couple therapy is to help you with your life challenges - whether it is with anxity, depression, self-esteem, conflictual and/or less than satisfactory relationships and intimacies, understanding and overcoming the limiting, even crippling, effects of early life traumas on your life at present. I believe that the safety of a confidential therapeutic environment is ideal for us to explore problems together and find ways to move forward to a more rewarding and satisfying life."

"*I am currently not taking new clients but please check in a few weeks*. In my private practice, I aim to help professionals and young adults with their personal and professional struggles, navigating life transitions, intersecting identities and family difficulties. I am one of the few mental health providers in the DC area trained by the American Diabetes Association (ADA) and prior to private practice, I worked at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles providing mental health support to families touched by Diabetes. I was also trained by the Harvard Medical School in Global Mental Health Trauma and Recovery."

"Are you, a family member, or a friend experiencing emotional difficulty? Are you anxious, depressed, feeling unfulfilled or lonely? If you answered yes to any of these questions I am here to support you! I utilize an array of therapeutic approaches to assist my clients in creating wellness. I specialize in systems and family dynamics. I have a strong love for community and cultural matters and I prioritize cultural awareness. I strive to support my clients in embracing their strengths, acknowledging their areas of growth, and creating a life desired."

"I have worked with anxiety, depression, life transitions, including career development, since 2010. I value creating a healing space for my clients, honoring their unique needs, and providing them with tools to help them cultivate skills that are transferrable outside of our sessions. My specialties include working with people struggling with emotional regulation and "negative," or "self sabotaging" modes of thinking. I help people to understand their emotions and to use them to navigate their relationships successfully. I also work with people struggling with the aftermath of abuse, identity development, stress management and understanding the mind body connection."

""I'm struggling and I feel stuck, but what can I do about it?" "Life seems so easy for others, why am I having a hard time?" "How do I get more out of my DC life?" As your therapist, I will listen and learn about your challenges (stress at work, addiction, anxiety and panic, depression and low mood, intimacy and family conflict, self-esteem...). Talking about sensitive topics can feel intimidating, overwhelming, or embarrassing: we'll move forward at a pace that works for you. I'll help you keep your goals in focus."

"I am a hypnotherapist working with individuals, couples, and families in the Washington DC metropolitan area. I will teach you how to creatively relax the body so that you will become a more effective person in every endeavor of your life. You will learn how to reinforce your good intentions for a successful life, thereby improving all of your relationships. Each session is approached from the individual's unique set of circumstances."