Therapists in 20016

I provide individual/group therapy to late adolescents and adults in the Washington, DC area . I aim to help individuals accept their strengths and limitations, change their responses to interpersonal problems, and help them form new relationships and ways of relating to their world that do not repeat previously unhealthy patterns. I bring support, encouragement, humor, and a nonjudgmental perspective to our work together. I meet clients where they are, ranging from experienced therapy clients and those exploring therapy for the first time. The therapy relationship is an integral part of the work and critical to successful outcomes.

I work with children, adolescents, and adults. I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD and executive functioning deficits, life transitions, and conflictive relationships. I also have experience working with children that struggle with behavior and emotional dysregulation. I am certified in evidence-based modalities including CBT, PCIT, ACT, and CPP. I offer emotional support to adults whose parenting is impacted by their own mental health needs or those of their kids. I provide therapy in English and Spanish.

I take a serious approach to serious problems. Behaviors you've tried to stop, such as anger outbursts, self-criticism, and self-doubt, damage your life, work, and relationships. My therapy approach is collaborative, interactive, and intensive. As a partnership, we work to get to the root of the problem and give you relief as quickly as possible. We use your strengths to heal the broken parts and achieve the goals you identify, in an atmosphere of safety and acceptance in which you can be yourself without fear of shame, blame, or judgment. Take charge of your life -- contact me today!

My goal is to help clients address and to cope with the complex challenges they face in their lives. These challenges include but are not limited to anxiety, depression, loss of a loved one, relationship problems, self esteem issues, trauma and abuse. I work efficiently and effectively to help motivated clients identify and understand what are often unconscious defenses to experiencing feelings.

Beginning therapy can be a difficult step. But if you find yourself stuck, repeating the same ineffective, undermining coping mechanisms and unable to manage your emotions, then it might be time to start working together to help you identify more effective and constructive approaches to achieve your goals.

Overwhelmed?? Looking for a compassionate and experienced practitioner whose focus is on practical and creative solutions to life's everyday work/life problems? Whether your issues are personal or professional, large or small, unique or universal, I can make a thorough assessment based on your individual needs and through an integrative and collaborative approach bring you to a higher level of self regulation, empowerment and awareness.

I believe all people have an inner strength and ability to live well balanced and positive lives, even in the face of hardships and challenges. My approach is warm, collaborative, and inviting, ensuring that clients feel heard and understood throughout the therapeutic process. I put a lot of time and effort into getting to know my clients, their world, and their experiences. I emphasize this process not just because I enjoy building these relationships, but because it is the cornerstone of positive change and growth in therapy. Clients have described me as genuine, transparent, supportive, and empathic.

My mantra with my clients is "If it's mentionable, it's manageable" because only when we can acknowledge our pain and discomfort can we move to a space of healing. My role in the helping relationship is to create a safe therapeutic space to help my clients cope with life stressors while acknowledging and processing how past experiences, current thoughts, and behaviors impact their ability to thrive. I use a socio-ecological approach to care to foster healing and connectedness. I believe in your ability to be the change agent in your own life. I graciously join you on the journey while respecting that the journey is all yours!

People seek psychotherapy feeling unhappy or helpless to bring about change in their life or fulfill their dreams. Patients are overcome with symptoms of depression, anxiety, eating disorders, substance abuse or other problems, which in reality are unconscious defenses, blocking repressed feelings about something that went wrong, often in childhood, which is not yet resolved. These defenses once were adaptive, by protecting and helping them survive, but are no longer effective. I help people work through their underlying grief and face their feelings (sadness, anger, disappointment, yearning, powerlessness) surrounding trauma or loss, enabling them to engage in more free, authentic, satisfying lives.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in the District of Columbia. I have extensive experience working with children and teenagers ages 5-18, as well as adults 18+. I have worked with individuals who experience grief, anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, anger outbursts, and stage of life transitions. I also have experience working with couples and families who are experiencing ineffective communication styles, anxiety, depression, and trauma.

My practice is built on the core principles of Trauma-Informed Care. I serve diverse group of adults in my practice who struggle with anxiety, depression, childhood trauma, relationship issues, grief etc. Clients benefit from psychoeducation, expressing conflicting feelings, increased self-awareness and implementing cognitive strategies. I also have a sub-speciality that focuses on serving the South Asian diaspora - specifically around issues of generational clashes, agency and choice, and other immigrant issues.

I believe connection has a transformative power, allowing us to feel heard and understood as we navigate through life. Using the power of relationships, it is my privilege to join clients on their personal journey of looking within, which can lead to growth and healing. I create a safe space for my clients in which they are able to develop the insights and skills needed to enhance feelings of joy, self-compassion, and confidence. As a licensed therapist in the DC metro area, I work with children, teens, adults, parents, and women in the perinatal and postpartum period - offering a highly individualized approach during every stage.

​Trauma does not discriminate. It can happen to anyone no matter their circumstances. Fortunately, there are also treatments that can help. In my 18+ years of experience, I have born witness to the incredible resilience of individuals who have experienced trauma and firmly believe that recovery is possible. I have expertise in working with survivors of all forms of trauma including (but not limited to) service members, veterans, journalists (awarded certificate through JTSN), childhood abuse, chronic invalidation, developmental trauma, intergenerational trauma, race-based trauma, and interpersonal violence.

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based form of psychotherapy with a high success rate in treating anxiety, depression, social anxiety, phobias, and many other problems. Together, I will help you identify what thoughts and behaviors have been unhelpful, preventing you from living the life you desire. You will learn strategies and techniques in session to apply in your daily life for effective change. We will work as a collaborative partnership, progressing at a pace most comfortable for you.

In psychotherapy, the therapist and client commit to work together to facilitate change. My goal is to provide a safe and nonjudgmental space as we focus on issues such as depression, anxiety, stress, adjustment, sexual identity/LGBTQ concerns, and traditional/non-traditional relationships. My approach to therapy is both holistic and mindful. I view the client as a whole, focusing on the need to bring the mind, body, and spirit into harmony while each element plays a role in healing and the creation of change.