Therapists in 20008
Are you suffering from low self-esteem, feelings of inadequacy, shame or perhaps even self-loathing? These feelings can make it extremely difficult to seek the very treatment which might offer relief and change. It can feel risky and sometimes exquisitely shameful to reveal oneself to a another person. I can help reduce your shame and make the therapeutic process more bearable and productive. Together we will look honestly and fully at your conflicts, strengths, relationships and experiences - in a manner that is gentle, yet steadfast; warm, yet serious; and attentive to you in all your individual complexity.
Are you suffering from low self-esteem, feelings of inadequacy, shame or perhaps even self-loathing? These feelings can make it extremely difficult to seek the very treatment which might offer relief and change. It can feel risky and sometimes exquisitely shameful to reveal oneself to a another person. I can help reduce your shame and make the therapeutic process more bearable and productive. Together we will look honestly and fully at your conflicts, strengths, relationships and experiences - in a manner that is gentle, yet steadfast; warm, yet serious; and attentive to you in all your individual complexity.
Working with you to increase your experience of hope and of joy, and to help you dissolve your grief is my orientation in both short-term and longer-term therapy. So often hurt and knowledge get buried beneath unhelpful, and yet habitual, emotional responses and mind-sets. My goal is to help you understand and become your authentic self and to set aside those habits and practices which distress your mind and burden your heart.
Working with you to increase your experience of hope and of joy, and to help you dissolve your grief is my orientation in both short-term and longer-term therapy. So often hurt and knowledge get buried beneath unhelpful, and yet habitual, emotional responses and mind-sets. My goal is to help you understand and become your authentic self and to set aside those habits and practices which distress your mind and burden your heart.
I work with dolescents and adults striving to cope effectively with problems associated with depression, anxiety, anger, substance abuse, stress, and medical health issues.
I work with dolescents and adults striving to cope effectively with problems associated with depression, anxiety, anger, substance abuse, stress, and medical health issues.
The Steady Practice PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW
3 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20008
If your mind feels like it’s always “on,” you’re overthinking everything, or you can’t seem to fully relax—you’re not alone in that.
A lot of the people I work with are used to holding it all together on the outside, while internally feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or unsure of themselves. You might find yourself replaying conversations, worrying about what could go wrong, or feeling stuck in patterns that are hard to break, even when you know better.
I specialize in working with anxiety in its many forms—Together, we’ll slow things down and make sense of what’s actually going on, so your thoughts don’t feel so loud and consuming.
If your mind feels like it’s always “on,” you’re overthinking everything, or you can’t seem to fully relax—you’re not alone in that.
A lot of the people I work with are used to holding it all together on the outside, while internally feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or unsure of themselves. You might find yourself replaying conversations, worrying about what could go wrong, or feeling stuck in patterns that are hard to break, even when you know better.
I specialize in working with anxiety in its many forms—Together, we’ll slow things down and make sense of what’s actually going on, so your thoughts don’t feel so loud and consuming.
Whatever brought you here - navigating a life transition, struggling with your identity, parenting a teenager or simply carrying something you've never had the words for, I want to help you explore it.
I have been in practice for over 20 years working with individuals, teens and couples in the DMV. I specialize in LGBTQ+ affirming care, adolescents, maternal mental health and couples therapy. My approach is relational, grounded in self-psychology and attachment theory - warm and exploratory, but honest.
I offer a free 15 minute consultation. I see clients in-person in Dupont Circle and Bethesda and virtually throughout the DMV.
Whatever brought you here - navigating a life transition, struggling with your identity, parenting a teenager or simply carrying something you've never had the words for, I want to help you explore it.
I have been in practice for over 20 years working with individuals, teens and couples in the DMV. I specialize in LGBTQ+ affirming care, adolescents, maternal mental health and couples therapy. My approach is relational, grounded in self-psychology and attachment theory - warm and exploratory, but honest.
I offer a free 15 minute consultation. I see clients in-person in Dupont Circle and Bethesda and virtually throughout the DMV.
Thanks for visiting my page. I work from a trauma-informed lens and provide tools for you to understand how you developed and are still evolving as a creative self as you face new challenges, losses, and changes in your life. You are constantly creatively adjusting to a changing environment, and sometimes old coping strategies may need to shift. For this, you may choose to work with the support of a therapist, such as myself. I am interested in working in the here-and-now, facilitating your embodied experiences, as we co-create a safe space that empowers you to explore what is surfacing.
Thanks for visiting my page. I work from a trauma-informed lens and provide tools for you to understand how you developed and are still evolving as a creative self as you face new challenges, losses, and changes in your life. You are constantly creatively adjusting to a changing environment, and sometimes old coping strategies may need to shift. For this, you may choose to work with the support of a therapist, such as myself. I am interested in working in the here-and-now, facilitating your embodied experiences, as we co-create a safe space that empowers you to explore what is surfacing.
Together you and I will reflect honestly on the challenges you face and work collaboratively to navigate a meaningful path forward. I work with a range of individuals, some of whom are brand new to therapy and others very familiar with the process. Clients who are self-reflective and curious about themselves often are a good fit.
Together you and I will reflect honestly on the challenges you face and work collaboratively to navigate a meaningful path forward. I work with a range of individuals, some of whom are brand new to therapy and others very familiar with the process. Clients who are self-reflective and curious about themselves often are a good fit.
Rachel Bradley Williams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, RPT-S
4 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20008
Upon entering each new developmental phase of our lives, there is often a momentary pause, an unsettling of the ship as we adjust to new demands, challenges and desires (and this is true no matter our age). Perhaps the Terrible Twos, Tween or Teen years have hit? Could it be that your child is struggling at school and you'd like to support him or her to feel better and have more success? Maybe you are an adult who is feeling overwhelmed by stress and the demands of life. These moments are great opportunities for growth and I believe I can help.
Upon entering each new developmental phase of our lives, there is often a momentary pause, an unsettling of the ship as we adjust to new demands, challenges and desires (and this is true no matter our age). Perhaps the Terrible Twos, Tween or Teen years have hit? Could it be that your child is struggling at school and you'd like to support him or her to feel better and have more success? Maybe you are an adult who is feeling overwhelmed by stress and the demands of life. These moments are great opportunities for growth and I believe I can help.
Jennie Altieri is a grief and trauma psychotherapist at the Wendt Center for Loss and Healing in Washington, DC. Ms. Altieri spent seven years working as a Crime Victim Advocate and seven years working with incarcerated men within six months of release. At the Wendt Center, she currently provides individual and group counseling, as well as crisis response to schools and agencies who have experienced a recent trauma. Ms. Altieri specializes in working with victims of crime, specifically homicide, intimate partner violence and sexual violence.
Jennie Altieri is a grief and trauma psychotherapist at the Wendt Center for Loss and Healing in Washington, DC. Ms. Altieri spent seven years working as a Crime Victim Advocate and seven years working with incarcerated men within six months of release. At the Wendt Center, she currently provides individual and group counseling, as well as crisis response to schools and agencies who have experienced a recent trauma. Ms. Altieri specializes in working with victims of crime, specifically homicide, intimate partner violence and sexual violence.
I specialize in working with Millennials and Gen Zers experiencing anxiety, particularly those navigating stress, perfectionism, self-criticism, and life transitions. Many of my clients appear high-functioning on the outside but feel overwhelmed or stuck internally. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-informed therapy to help you better understand your anxiety and feel more confident and at ease in your daily life.
I specialize in working with Millennials and Gen Zers experiencing anxiety, particularly those navigating stress, perfectionism, self-criticism, and life transitions. Many of my clients appear high-functioning on the outside but feel overwhelmed or stuck internally. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-informed therapy to help you better understand your anxiety and feel more confident and at ease in your daily life.
I am a native Washingtonian who is passionate about assisting individuals and couples in navigating the challenges of everyday life. I am trauma aware with training in multiple therapeutic modalities and use an eclectic approach with my clients. My foundational belief is that therapy is best practiced collaboratively by building trust with clients and creating an individualized plan of care. Much of my work has been with those who need support in addressing grief, effective communication, anxiety, depression, trauma, and gaining greater self-awareness.
I am a native Washingtonian who is passionate about assisting individuals and couples in navigating the challenges of everyday life. I am trauma aware with training in multiple therapeutic modalities and use an eclectic approach with my clients. My foundational belief is that therapy is best practiced collaboratively by building trust with clients and creating an individualized plan of care. Much of my work has been with those who need support in addressing grief, effective communication, anxiety, depression, trauma, and gaining greater self-awareness.
There is nothing like being listened to and understood on a deep level, with genuine interest and acceptance. This is what I strive to offer in therapy or analysis, as we explore together your hopes and dreams, your losses and regrets, your longings and fears. Many people come to therapy to free themselves from self-defeating patterns and the legacy of past traumas, so they can be more truly themselves in relation to others and live with greater satisfaction and meaning. My analytic training enables me to work intensively, and I enjoy incorporating experiential techniques like journaling, psychodrama, and art.
There is nothing like being listened to and understood on a deep level, with genuine interest and acceptance. This is what I strive to offer in therapy or analysis, as we explore together your hopes and dreams, your losses and regrets, your longings and fears. Many people come to therapy to free themselves from self-defeating patterns and the legacy of past traumas, so they can be more truly themselves in relation to others and live with greater satisfaction and meaning. My analytic training enables me to work intensively, and I enjoy incorporating experiential techniques like journaling, psychodrama, and art.
In a warm and supportive environment, I work with clients to explore obstacles, consider alternative perspectives, and discover inner strengths. Whether you're navigating personal anxieties, navigating tricky relationship dynamics, or facing major life transitions, I offer compassion and evidence-based approaches as you ignite your courage to make empowered choices towards thriving. In particular, I have extensive experience supporting LGBTQ+ individuals through the joys and uncertainties of self-discovery.
In a warm and supportive environment, I work with clients to explore obstacles, consider alternative perspectives, and discover inner strengths. Whether you're navigating personal anxieties, navigating tricky relationship dynamics, or facing major life transitions, I offer compassion and evidence-based approaches as you ignite your courage to make empowered choices towards thriving. In particular, I have extensive experience supporting LGBTQ+ individuals through the joys and uncertainties of self-discovery.
Maybe it feels like you're holding everything together on the outside, while on the inside things feel like they're unraveling. Anxiety might be making it hard to focus at work or show up in your relationships the way you want to. A major life change might have left you questioning who you are and what comes next. You've been trying to push through — but it's exhausting, and something feels like it needs to shift. You deserve more than just coping. Therapy here is a space where you don't have to have it all figured out. Together, we'll get honest about what's keeping you stuck and take real steps toward feeling like yourself again.
Maybe it feels like you're holding everything together on the outside, while on the inside things feel like they're unraveling. Anxiety might be making it hard to focus at work or show up in your relationships the way you want to. A major life change might have left you questioning who you are and what comes next. You've been trying to push through — but it's exhausting, and something feels like it needs to shift. You deserve more than just coping. Therapy here is a space where you don't have to have it all figured out. Together, we'll get honest about what's keeping you stuck and take real steps toward feeling like yourself again.
Ideal clients are those who are looking for help and feel ready to challenge themselves and are ready for change. Issues of happiness, fulfullment, identity development, sexual orientation, gender, addiction, anxiety, depression and psychosis are some of the typical things clients bring into treatment.
Ideal clients are those who are looking for help and feel ready to challenge themselves and are ready for change. Issues of happiness, fulfullment, identity development, sexual orientation, gender, addiction, anxiety, depression and psychosis are some of the typical things clients bring into treatment.
Emotional suffering, whether from depression, anxiety, grief or harm and
betrayal by others, is often invisible. While you may urgently desire help, shame and
fear of exposure may make it difficult to get the help you want. In over thirty years of
psychotherapy practice, I have learned to help patients find ways to face their worst fears and feel safer. Even desired change can bring fear of losing yourself. I think honestly confronting loss and limitaion can lead to freer decisons about living your life.
Emotional suffering, whether from depression, anxiety, grief or harm and
betrayal by others, is often invisible. While you may urgently desire help, shame and
fear of exposure may make it difficult to get the help you want. In over thirty years of
psychotherapy practice, I have learned to help patients find ways to face their worst fears and feel safer. Even desired change can bring fear of losing yourself. I think honestly confronting loss and limitaion can lead to freer decisons about living your life.
Hi! My name is Haley Lipton, and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the founder of HLP Therapy & Support. I'm nonjudgmental, easy to talk to, and love what I do. My clients are intelligent, caring, high-functioning individuals who feel overwhelmed by current life circumstances. In sessions with me you'll find a supportive space to process and better understand your thoughts and feelings, and you'll leave with concrete tools to implement in your daily life.
Hi! My name is Haley Lipton, and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the founder of HLP Therapy & Support. I'm nonjudgmental, easy to talk to, and love what I do. My clients are intelligent, caring, high-functioning individuals who feel overwhelmed by current life circumstances. In sessions with me you'll find a supportive space to process and better understand your thoughts and feelings, and you'll leave with concrete tools to implement in your daily life.
I’m a clinical psychologist specializing in understanding your relationship with others and with yourself and how these dynamics interfere with your quality of life. I graduated from a psychology doctoral program in 2004 and have worked at psychiatric and health rehabilitation hospitals, community mental health center, and long term care facilities, treating adolescents, adults and seniors. I have had a full- time private practice for over 15 years.
I’m a clinical psychologist specializing in understanding your relationship with others and with yourself and how these dynamics interfere with your quality of life. I graduated from a psychology doctoral program in 2004 and have worked at psychiatric and health rehabilitation hospitals, community mental health center, and long term care facilities, treating adolescents, adults and seniors. I have had a full- time private practice for over 15 years.
My work is grounded in the centrality of the therapeutic relationship and the knowledge that the mind and body are interconnected, and thus home to our emotions and our history, as well as a source of healing and growth. I will work with you to gain self-understanding, self-acceptance and self-esteem, healing from trauma, anxiety, or depression, and to strengthen your resources using a somatic, relational, and expressive approach. My work is informed by multicultural and community-based professional and academic experiences in the US and abroad.
My work is grounded in the centrality of the therapeutic relationship and the knowledge that the mind and body are interconnected, and thus home to our emotions and our history, as well as a source of healing and growth. I will work with you to gain self-understanding, self-acceptance and self-esteem, healing from trauma, anxiety, or depression, and to strengthen your resources using a somatic, relational, and expressive approach. My work is informed by multicultural and community-based professional and academic experiences in the US and abroad.
Feeling disconnected from your partner?
Tired of the same arguments, distance, or silence between you? You’re not alone — and things can change.
I help couples repair trust, improve communication, and rebuild emotional and physical closeness through Couples Therapy in Washington, D.C., using the evidence-based Gottman Method.
If you’re facing infidelity, constant conflict, or a sexless marriage, therapy can help you reconnect and strengthen your relationship. My approach is warm, structured, and focused on helping you understand each other — not just solve problems in the moment.
Feeling disconnected from your partner?
Tired of the same arguments, distance, or silence between you? You’re not alone — and things can change.
I help couples repair trust, improve communication, and rebuild emotional and physical closeness through Couples Therapy in Washington, D.C., using the evidence-based Gottman Method.
If you’re facing infidelity, constant conflict, or a sexless marriage, therapy can help you reconnect and strengthen your relationship. My approach is warm, structured, and focused on helping you understand each other — not just solve problems in the moment.
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Number of Therapists in 20008
300+
Average cost per session
$200
Therapists in 20008 who prioritize treating:
| 91% | Anxiety |
| 84% | Depression |
| 83% | Relationship Issues |
| 81% | Self Esteem |
| 66% | Stress |
| 65% | Grief |
| 65% | Trauma and PTSD |
Average years in practice
15 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 62% | CareFirst |
| 59% | Aetna |
| 55% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
How Therapists in 20008 see their clients
| 63% | In Person and Online | |
| 37% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 84% | Female | |
| 15% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |