30+ years practicing clinical psychotherapy /psychoanalysis, I especially loving working with: young adults, couples, adolescents & their families .....I am French bi-lingual and work in French with some clients; I have lived, and loved living in, France and in the Third World ..... Two offices: DC and Falls Church, VA...... Work some evenings....

The Kingsbury Wellness & Learning Group is a multidisciplinary team of dedicated professionals working collaboratively to provide exceptional therapeutic and educational services to children and adults of the Greater DC community. We treat the WHOLE person. Our services include assessment and therapy in Clinical Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Pathology, and Physical Therapy. Part of DC's first educational non-profit organization, the Wellness & Learning Group also offers a robust tutoring service for school-age children.

Perhaps you're down or anxious - maybe you're unsure about the future of a relationship, or just feel that you aren't living the life you were meant to lead. Whatever your needs may be, I am here to offer support. Therapy is a process of growth and self-discovery, and in my sessions I promote behavioral transformation by encouraging a positive outlook and the adoption of new attitudes and reactions. I have the tools and professional experience to help you get back on track.

I am an adoption, attachment, and trauma-competent therapist with FamilyWorks Together, a program of Adoptions Together. Children, teens and families face unique emotional and behavioral challenges that stem from adoption and trauma experiences. We serve all children, all parents, and all families with any issue that can occur within the context of a family. We used evidence-based assessments and interventions to ensure best practices are implemented. We provide individual, family and group therapy, using a strength-based approach and understand that healing occurs within the context of healthy relationships.

Throughout the course of our lives we develop certain habitual ways of thinking that often distort the true reality of our relationships or a significant issue in our lives. These distortions of thought are often unconscious ways of trying to protect ourselves from a painful reality that we don’t want to face. When we resist change we miss opportunities because the discomfort we feel around change - fear, anxiety & worry - can limit our ability to see other options. If we want to think differently, we need to feel differently first. I use mindful approaches to work through emotional issues that require a new consciousness.

We all carry wounds which affect our inner well-being, our relationships, and our ability to engage with the world. By facing our pain and suffering with compassion, we have the power to transform it into strength. Often, we cannot do this alone. Therapy is a journeying together to discover your own capacity for resilience and strength and healing into your deeper, truer self. I cultivate therapeutic relationships built on deep trust and incorporate mindfulness, narrative awareness, strengths-based insight building, and cognitive restructuring, focusing from a spiritual perspective on what gives meaning, purpose, and connection.

For many years, I’ve had the privilege of working with persons interested in making sense of some of life’s most difficult challenges. As a therapist, I specialize in providing holistic, trauma-informed support in response to all forms of experienced sexual violence, creating safer healing spaces for persons wanting to better understand the impact of such difficult experiences. This often includes, but is not at all limited to, the impact on one’s personal wellness, emotional & mental health management, identity development, self-care strategies, interpersonal connection, & so much more.

I have a deep respect for anyone who is seeking to grow, heal, or adapt. I believe each of us has the resources within us to face life’s challenges, and that a trusting relationship with a therapist can help access that internal strength as well teach new strategies for coping, for exploring, for overcoming. You may be facing a life transition, grappling with an interpersonal issue, dealing with an episode of depression, seeking to recover from past trauma, or struggling to meet your children’s needs during this pandemic--call me for a free consultation to see if I could help you on your journey to wellness.

During COVID-19, Kennedy Counseling will meet you wherever there's wifi! We are located in Petworth-Brightwood and look forward to offering in-person therapy again soon, and always offer virtual therapy as an option. We understand the need to take time for yourself to talk through what this time means for you while also meeting life's demands. We will help you work towards the balance you desire and also feel more connected to those around you. Visit our website to learn more and start today!

I am co-owner of M&K Counseling Associates Inc.

Welcome! Thank-you to everyone who continues to trust the work we do especially during these tough times. I've worked with clients who are completely new to therapy and those who have tried working with many different therapists. I work with clients who want to reconnect with themselves, their family and community. My background as a yoga teacher and meditation practitioner inform the work we do as a team. My work emphasizes mind/body awareness to create health and healing. I offer adult individual, couples, and family therapy.

I am co-owner of M&K Counseling Associates Inc which is a psychotherapy group practice in DC and VA. The goal of our service delivery is to improve functioning and mental well-being for adults, children, couples, and families in the DMV area. Individualized services are available to meet most client needs including services for: depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, mental disorders, alcohol and substance abuse issues, career and school challenges, youth and adolescent behavioral issues, relationship issues, and life-span issues.

If you are looking for non-judgmental, emphatic, and compassionate support, I am here to help. I am dedicated in creating a safe space where we can work together to help meet your needs and help you live your best life. I'm a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with experience helping children, adults, and families in addressing diverse mental health, substance use and adjustment issues. I have extensive experience in working in crisis management as it relates to mental health, substance use, traumatic events, chronic pain and other health related issues. I also facilitate family team meetings to ensure continuity of care.

My approach to therapy is one that focuses on a collaborative relationship between therapist and client. Through a strong therapeutic relationship, I believe clients are able to work through their struggles in an emotionally, safe space that is nonjudgmental, honest and compassionate. The journey of working through struggle becomes an opportunity for growth and healing. Through the therapeutic process, we explore patterns and ways of gaining insight into struggles while also building practical coping skills for managing difficulties on a daily basis.

The ancient adage, "It Takes A Village...", applies to more than just raising children. We are not always meant to do things on our own. Sometimes, we need the insight of others to help us along our collective paths. I would like to be a part of your village. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and the proprietor of iNisight Marriage & Family Therapists, LLC, a small private practice, currently with an office in downtown Silver Spring, MD.

I am moving to Rehoboth Beach, DE and not taking new individuals at this time. My apologies.

You may be feeling down or lonely. Your relationship may not be as healthy as you would like. You may be having trouble sleeping. You may be eating more or less than normal. You may even be having trouble at work or completing day-to-day chores. You do not have to go through this alone. I am John Pavco, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Therapist. I strive to make you feel safe and comfortable. I strongly believe that to be effective in what I do, there has to be a connection and relationship with my clients.

What do you value? What is important to you? Are you showing up for yourself in those areas? You have the right to live a satisfying and rewarding life that's free of suffering. Sometimes in our journey, we can feel stuck to the point of emotional stagnation. I am committed to working with you toward your goals, following your lead, to a place of greater satisfaction. Whatever the case may be, you deserve to thrive, and I would love to help you through your process to a place of increased wellness and acceptance.

Are you struggling with uncertainty or anxiety? Are you feeling stressed or depressed? Do you have unhealthy patterns of living such as addictive behaviors? Do you have a relationship overwhelmed with unhealthy dynamics? Have you experienced losses in life? It is my honor to walk alongside my clients helping them overcome these issues. My approach is to engage each person with the utmost of care, support, and encouragement; leading toward improvements, restoration, and growth. I am committed to the emotional, spiritual, and relational health in individuals, and couples.

My approach is geared towards helping clients make choices and relate to others in ways that reinforce their feelings of autonomy, fulfillment, and peace. We engage to explore current situations and the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and then develop strategies to help better manage situations or make decisions. Strategies we explore may include short term action plans as well as longer term resilience building to manage ongoing challenges. I will work with clients to develop new ways of interpreting difficulties, understanding others, and communicating that are in line with their own values and hopes.