Therapists in 20009

Welcome. I am glad you’re here. Finding a therapist is hard. I want to make it easy. When we feel stuck, burdened by unhealthy patterns, or are experiencing life transitions, we can feel anxious, sad, overwhelmed, and lost. You have come to the right place. Therapy is a tool, much like visiting a doctor for your physical health, that can help you get back on track. My style is warm, authentic, and non-judgmental. I strive to create a safe and welcoming environment by listening closely and responding with compassion. I will give you plenty of space to share, explore, and deepen your insight.

I view therapy as an invitation to bring awareness to the here and now. For many of us, we press forward, through, and over difficult feelings when they arise in our daily lives. Often they show up as unwanted thoughts or images. They not only fill us with dread, but we will go to great lengths to avoid them. On the other hand, what if moving toward our feelings actually reduces the influence they have over us, allowing us to attend to the very things we value, thereby creating meaning and purpose in our lives.

I approach therapy with an integrative perspective incorporating both empirically supported treatments and third-wave theories to provide the best outcome across all demographics. I have experience providing counseling to individuals and partners across the lifespan and am comfortable working with a wide array of presentations, including but not limited to: trauma, gender/sexuality, relationship difficulties, social adversity, depression, and anxiety. I additionally offer psycho-diagnostic testing for differential diagnoses such as ADHD, learning disorders, and more.

**Not currently taking new clients, but can do my best to find you an appropriate therapist, or put you on a waitlist!** My work begins with a very person-centered approach, recognizing my role as one to listen and empower a client as they create the life they want to live. I often incorporate techniques from solution-focused, cognitive behavioral, and dialectical behavioral approaches, particularly with clients experiencing depression and/or anxiety.

No matter your past or present, your haves or have nots, life can be difficult. I believe that people want and need to be understood – to feel validated and acknowledged in the midst of their troubles. Without these moments of understanding, life can feel mundane, lonely, or deeply confusing. At the most troubling times when stress, depression, or relationships overwhelm, change can seem impossible. Yet change is made possible through a trusting therapeutic relationship, and a careful understanding of oneself and others.

Please note: I am currently living abroad and have suspended my in person practice. I am providing on-line therapy to those who reside in DC, Virginia or California as those are the states where I am licensed and therefore able to continue my practice on-line. If you are also living abroad we may be able to work together. You are unique so your therapy path should be too. If working on-line sounds like it would fit with your lifestyle and schedule please contact me and we can discuss if this is a good fit for you.

The path each of us walks as humans is unique. Sometimes, life diverges us from our path and we become lost or stuck, uncertain of how to move forward. I support those who arrive at this place by promoting self-exploration and reconnection with the innate ability to heal ourselves and reclaim who we are. Individuals connect with me for a trusted space to care for wounds of childhood and ancestral trauma, sexual violence, complicated grief and bereavement, and critical life transitions. Others seek me for support in cultivating a clarified, integrated awareness of themselves, their relationships, and their part in our world.

Whether you want to talk, are looking for support through difficult times, or looking to make real change in your life, we can work together to achieve dreams, meet goals and rise above the ashes. Using my background as a mental health therapist, a certified addictions counselor, and specializations in spirituality, grief, multiculturalism, and hypnosis, I am sure we can find a way to work together toward your goal of well-being.

Greetings. I am a licensed clinical psychologist in the District of Columbia and specialize in providing services to children, adolescents, and adults who are experiencing academic, emotional, behavioral, and/or interpersonal challenges. I currently work in private practice, but also have extensive experience working in schools with students and their families. I have a strong background in assessment, and frequently complete evaluations for a variety of concerns including: screening for Attention-Deficits, assessing social and emotional functioning, exploring cognitive and academic strengths and weaknesses, clarifying symptoms and diagnosis, and aiding in treatment planning.

CWPA is an association of professionals which provides a broad spectrum of psychotherapy, psychiatry and mental health wellness services. Our offices are located in Northwest DC, Dupont Circle, Woodley Park, Takoma Park, and in Alexandria. Regardless if you are seeking coaching or short-term counseling for a specific issue, traditional psychotherapy, medication management, therapy for your child, couples therapy or even depth psychoanalysis, we have skilled professionals who will help you meet your goals. we offer a wide variety of treatment modalities and areas of specialization. The therapists in our referral network, which are some of the best in the city, are exceptionally qualified.

***I am no longer accepting new clients at this time.*** Psychotherapy can help you make sense of complicated feelings, gain insight into relational patterns, and begin to move forward in areas of your life where you feel stuck. My focus is to help you untangle struggles, set meaningful goals, revise problematic narratives about yourself, and re-orient you toward your values. My integrative approach is informed by psychodynamic, feminist, multicultural, relational, and behaviorist theories. Above all, I value the therapeutic relationship and your personal growth.

You deserve to feel really, really good. Sure, that sounds great- but do you believe it? Does your inner voice support that? Or are you constantly hearing that you should be doing more, working harder? Do you get a lot of grief from that critical voice when you make mistakes? Do you always feel like you have to sacrifice yourself for others, put your needs last in order to be “helpful” or “likable”? Do you struggle with trusting your decisions & making them with confidence? My greatest passion is in working with high-achieving folks who want to shed these limiting beliefs in order to live a more authentic, empowered life.

Are you overwhelmed, sad, anxious or feeling lost in your life or career? Maybe you want to heal wounds that have festered or forge a different relationship with yourself, a partner, a future partner or with a family member? Perhaps you’ve experienced a loss or the ground underneath your feet has shifted? No matter what brings you, I look forward to helping you to find your voice, reclaim your strength, and ignite your spirit. With more than 12 years of experience as a trauma therapist and life and career coach, I have helped hundreds of adults to heal, (re)align with their power, and find greater satisfaction in their lives.

Everyone deserves a chance to become their best selves. During defining transitions, I provide a safe place for you to be who you are. Whether you are 2 years old or 85 years young, you will enjoy a transformative experience. I know DC Metro folk and am experienced in the nuanced issues they face. If you are in a proactive self-seeking stanz, I can help you discover the panacea for which your heart has always desired. Thank you for considering me to be apart of your journey. I look forward to meeting you.

I work with individuals who experience a wide range of challenges. My primary specialties include depression, anxiety, and life transitions. I also address job stress, relationships, grief/loss, and sleep concerns. My approach to therapy is integrative and collaborative. I primarily incorporate education with a cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, and mindfulness approach.

Do you feel “stuck” in repeating patterns? Do you long for a change but can’t seem to make it happen? Or have you recently made a big transition and need help adjusting? Has trauma – either a one-time life event, or an ongoing stressful situation – stopped you from living fully? I help individuals and couples identify goals and the barriers to reaching them. With a collaborative and supportive approach you will find purpose, confidence, and belonging. My approach emphasizes self- determination and collaboration, drawing on evidence-based talk therapies and mind-body approaches like EMDR, mindfulness meditation, and yoga.

In my experience of over 30years in clinical practice, I have learned to use a variety of approaches to help people with a broad range of life problems. I began with a grounding in psychoanalytic theory,tempered with an awareness of cultural and socio-economic differences, enhanced by a foundation in medicine. My way of working is to listen carefully to develop an understanding of each person's background, history and world view in order to help that person understand his/her motives, emotions,behavior in order to resolve conflicts and lead a more fulfilled life with more satisfying relationships.

I work collaboratively with my clients to develop a treatment program that meets their individual needs. I employ research-proven techniques in working with a variety of difficulties, including anxiety, depression, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, bipolar disorder and habit control problems. I also provide treatment for interpersonal challenges, such as relationship or personality issues as well as anything that interferes with the ability to live a fulfilling and productive life. While I work from a predominantly cognitive-behavioral framework, I often integrate techniques from other schools of therapy, particularly when working with complex problems.

I look forward to working with you, or your children, in overcoming current obstacles and life challenges. In my experience in working with adults, children, and families, they have all the strengths and resources they need within themselves, and can reach their full potential within a safe, empathic therapeutic relationship.