Therapists in 20018
I work primarily with young adults, adults, and couples who experience difficulties in relationships or struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, infidelity, infertility, pregnancy loss, or physical illness. Transitions at various times in life can become overwhelming. I am interested in helping people find their way forward, often identifying aspirations and choices which may be difficult to recognize when they are feeling worried or alone. In my private practice, psychotherapy sessions will usually be on a weekly basis.
I work primarily with young adults, adults, and couples who experience difficulties in relationships or struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, infidelity, infertility, pregnancy loss, or physical illness. Transitions at various times in life can become overwhelming. I am interested in helping people find their way forward, often identifying aspirations and choices which may be difficult to recognize when they are feeling worried or alone. In my private practice, psychotherapy sessions will usually be on a weekly basis.
I am an experienced clinical psychologist with a PhD from UNC, a Masters degree in child/human development from Harvard. and past experience in the education field. In 25 years of clinical work, I've collaborated with a wide range of individuals and families in their efforts to make positive changes or adjust to life transitions, losses, and trauma. My services are tailored to the specific needs of clients and involve assessment, joint development of goals and plans, and use of best practice approaches to achieve their goals. I provide individual, couples, and family therapy as well as parent consultation.
I am an experienced clinical psychologist with a PhD from UNC, a Masters degree in child/human development from Harvard. and past experience in the education field. In 25 years of clinical work, I've collaborated with a wide range of individuals and families in their efforts to make positive changes or adjust to life transitions, losses, and trauma. My services are tailored to the specific needs of clients and involve assessment, joint development of goals and plans, and use of best practice approaches to achieve their goals. I provide individual, couples, and family therapy as well as parent consultation.
Amy Oberson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CCTP, LCPC
3 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20018
Waitlist for new clients
Currently accepting new clients
I am licensed in DC, MD, VA, PA, MA, and SC and have experience working with adults, young adults, and adolescents. My counseling approach is warm, empathetic, and person-centered as I am passionate about meeting each client where they are and then collectively work to establish goals to achieve personal healing and growth. I also have experience working with women's health issues, depression, anxiety, grief and trauma. I offer support to adults as they navigate familial changes and life transitions.
Currently accepting new clients
I am licensed in DC, MD, VA, PA, MA, and SC and have experience working with adults, young adults, and adolescents. My counseling approach is warm, empathetic, and person-centered as I am passionate about meeting each client where they are and then collectively work to establish goals to achieve personal healing and growth. I also have experience working with women's health issues, depression, anxiety, grief and trauma. I offer support to adults as they navigate familial changes and life transitions.
I’m Marissa Nelson, an award-winning, Relationship and Sex Therapist, TEDx speaker, and educator dedicated to helping couples and individuals thrive. You can catch me on Fox 5 or Good Day DC sharing insights on dating, or in the NY Times, Wall Street Journal, Glamour, and Women’s Health as a trusted relationship expert. I recently launched The Lovers Society, a community offering resources, courses, and content to help you level up your relationship. My mission is to help you reclaim pleasure and intimacy, and gain the clarity and support to make decisions that work for your future—because you deserve peace, joy, ease, and rest!
I’m Marissa Nelson, an award-winning, Relationship and Sex Therapist, TEDx speaker, and educator dedicated to helping couples and individuals thrive. You can catch me on Fox 5 or Good Day DC sharing insights on dating, or in the NY Times, Wall Street Journal, Glamour, and Women’s Health as a trusted relationship expert. I recently launched The Lovers Society, a community offering resources, courses, and content to help you level up your relationship. My mission is to help you reclaim pleasure and intimacy, and gain the clarity and support to make decisions that work for your future—because you deserve peace, joy, ease, and rest!
I have a special interest in working with women who are seeking support for depression, anxiety, trauma, loss, low self-esteem, parenting, establishing healthy boundaries and navigating relationships.
I have a special interest in working with women who are seeking support for depression, anxiety, trauma, loss, low self-esteem, parenting, establishing healthy boundaries and navigating relationships.
Madelyn is a licensed clinical social worker based in Washington, DC, with experience supporting clients experiencing depression, anxiety, and other mood-related symptoms. She has worked with individuals navigating grief, life stressors, and trauma. Madelyn has experience supporting neurodivergent clients and is dedicated to providing neurodiversity-affirming care.
Madelyn is a licensed clinical social worker based in Washington, DC, with experience supporting clients experiencing depression, anxiety, and other mood-related symptoms. She has worked with individuals navigating grief, life stressors, and trauma. Madelyn has experience supporting neurodivergent clients and is dedicated to providing neurodiversity-affirming care.
Life brings obstacles and challenges ranging from minor to major, brief to long term, and while we try to maintain hope and push forward, even the most resilient individuals need a helping hand. I have helped many individuals with problems of depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, loss and grief and addiction. Additionally, I have special training and interest in working with those from diverse backgrounds and in unique family situations.
Life brings obstacles and challenges ranging from minor to major, brief to long term, and while we try to maintain hope and push forward, even the most resilient individuals need a helping hand. I have helped many individuals with problems of depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, loss and grief and addiction. Additionally, I have special training and interest in working with those from diverse backgrounds and in unique family situations.
My strength is crisis intervention; trauma, grief, perinatal, whistleblowers
I identify as an ethicist; a Womanist who advocates and practices feminist ideals, cultural humility through continuous learning, bodily integrity, reproductive justice, sex work is work, pacifism by utilizing non-violent resistance techniques. I believe children have rights, whistleblowers are vital in society, I embrace LGBTQ+, Black Lives Matter is factual, and representation matters. I practice mindfulness with the philosophy of ‘margin to center’ action. I embody, advocate, and support activism in action and respect of human rights, neither ever ends.
My strength is crisis intervention; trauma, grief, perinatal, whistleblowers
I identify as an ethicist; a Womanist who advocates and practices feminist ideals, cultural humility through continuous learning, bodily integrity, reproductive justice, sex work is work, pacifism by utilizing non-violent resistance techniques. I believe children have rights, whistleblowers are vital in society, I embrace LGBTQ+, Black Lives Matter is factual, and representation matters. I practice mindfulness with the philosophy of ‘margin to center’ action. I embody, advocate, and support activism in action and respect of human rights, neither ever ends.
Margaux T
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I’m Margaux (she/her). As the child of immigrants and a mother through foster care and adoption, I have lived experience of othering, marginalization, struggle, and triumph. I am a human rights activist and a creative at heart who recognizes the inherent worth of all people and the breathtaking beauty of diversity and difference. I am drawn to therapy because of the transformative nature of connection and the power contained in sharing our stories to change our realities. I am a graduate of Gallaudet University’s MSW program and a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW).
I’m Margaux (she/her). As the child of immigrants and a mother through foster care and adoption, I have lived experience of othering, marginalization, struggle, and triumph. I am a human rights activist and a creative at heart who recognizes the inherent worth of all people and the breathtaking beauty of diversity and difference. I am drawn to therapy because of the transformative nature of connection and the power contained in sharing our stories to change our realities. I am a graduate of Gallaudet University’s MSW program and a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW).
I am a bilingual (Spanish and English) mental health counselor with over 10 years of experience supporting adults, adolescents, children, and families in the District of Columbia and Maryland. I bring a strong appreciation for cultural diversity into my work and believe that each person’s background, values, and life experiences are essential to the healing process.
I am a bilingual (Spanish and English) mental health counselor with over 10 years of experience supporting adults, adolescents, children, and families in the District of Columbia and Maryland. I bring a strong appreciation for cultural diversity into my work and believe that each person’s background, values, and life experiences are essential to the healing process.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience working with adults and families in Washington, DC and Virgina. I believe therapy can be an important tool to self-discovery, while building greater awareness and compassion for yourself and others. My approach blends therapeutic and coaching techniques, as well as mindfulness and affirmation. My particular areas of expertise include anxiety, relationships and dating, and career challenges. Through choosing to engage in this important self-work, you will begin to feel more empowered and able to face the future with optimism.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience working with adults and families in Washington, DC and Virgina. I believe therapy can be an important tool to self-discovery, while building greater awareness and compassion for yourself and others. My approach blends therapeutic and coaching techniques, as well as mindfulness and affirmation. My particular areas of expertise include anxiety, relationships and dating, and career challenges. Through choosing to engage in this important self-work, you will begin to feel more empowered and able to face the future with optimism.
Have you ever wondered “What’s really going on?”
Whether you’re noticing challenges with attention, emotional regulation, learning, or social development, getting clear answers can feel overwhelming. You may have been told different things, tried different supports, or felt unsure about what your child—or you—actually need.
I specialize in comprehensive psychological evaluations for children and adults, that provide clarity, direction, and a deeper understanding of how you or your child thinks, learns, and experiences the world.
Each evaluation is designed to go beyond a diagnosis and give you meaningful, actionable insights.
Have you ever wondered “What’s really going on?”
Whether you’re noticing challenges with attention, emotional regulation, learning, or social development, getting clear answers can feel overwhelming. You may have been told different things, tried different supports, or felt unsure about what your child—or you—actually need.
I specialize in comprehensive psychological evaluations for children and adults, that provide clarity, direction, and a deeper understanding of how you or your child thinks, learns, and experiences the world.
Each evaluation is designed to go beyond a diagnosis and give you meaningful, actionable insights.
Hello- I'm Joelle Purdy, LICSW, a certified hospice and palliative care social worker. I work with adults of all ages, with a focus on family relationships, navigating serious illness, and end-of-life concerns. My approach is warm, supportive, and genuinely inquisitive. I aim to create a space where you feel heard, understood, and comfortable exploring what matters most to you.
Together, we'll work toward your personal goals at a pace that feels right for you.
I live in Washington D.C. with my family, but am originally from California. I enjoy playing sports, reading/listening to audiobooks and spending time outdoors.
Hello- I'm Joelle Purdy, LICSW, a certified hospice and palliative care social worker. I work with adults of all ages, with a focus on family relationships, navigating serious illness, and end-of-life concerns. My approach is warm, supportive, and genuinely inquisitive. I aim to create a space where you feel heard, understood, and comfortable exploring what matters most to you.
Together, we'll work toward your personal goals at a pace that feels right for you.
I live in Washington D.C. with my family, but am originally from California. I enjoy playing sports, reading/listening to audiobooks and spending time outdoors.
Welcome to the first step towards finding your best and healthiest self! It Is my goal to help you create a space where you feel safe to explore those challenging feelings, thoughts, stressors, and triggers in an effort to show up to the life you deserve! Each time you step into my office it becomes Your Room and I am the visitor. I believe in taking a holistic wellness approach to therapy in an effort to personalize each clients therapy experience. I hope to build a therapeutic rapport where I am able to be authentically myself allowing each client to do the same.
Welcome to the first step towards finding your best and healthiest self! It Is my goal to help you create a space where you feel safe to explore those challenging feelings, thoughts, stressors, and triggers in an effort to show up to the life you deserve! Each time you step into my office it becomes Your Room and I am the visitor. I believe in taking a holistic wellness approach to therapy in an effort to personalize each clients therapy experience. I hope to build a therapeutic rapport where I am able to be authentically myself allowing each client to do the same.
My name is Zyer Beaty and I help young adults, graduate students, college students, adults, and couples with their challenges with ADHD, depression, anxiety, relationships, and life transitions so that you can live a fulfilling life, unapologetically. At Dr. Z Therapy and Coaching, I believe every individual deserves to find value and meaning in their journey. With a commitment to holistic care, I’m here to help you rediscover the beauty in life’s transition admist the challenges, embrace your uniqueness, and unblock your potential.
My name is Zyer Beaty and I help young adults, graduate students, college students, adults, and couples with their challenges with ADHD, depression, anxiety, relationships, and life transitions so that you can live a fulfilling life, unapologetically. At Dr. Z Therapy and Coaching, I believe every individual deserves to find value and meaning in their journey. With a commitment to holistic care, I’m here to help you rediscover the beauty in life’s transition admist the challenges, embrace your uniqueness, and unblock your potential.
Hello and welcome. Burdened by thoughts and emotions, having difficulty focusing or completing tasks, feeling overwhelmed, anxious or hopeless; therapy can help. The journey to improved mental health and inner peace should not be taken alone. Through therapy, I seek to assist in identifying the root of distress and develop improved methods of coping to enhance the overall quality of life of my clients. Whether it's Depression, Anxiety, ADHD or daily life stressors i.e relationships, parenting or work environment, I can help.
Hello and welcome. Burdened by thoughts and emotions, having difficulty focusing or completing tasks, feeling overwhelmed, anxious or hopeless; therapy can help. The journey to improved mental health and inner peace should not be taken alone. Through therapy, I seek to assist in identifying the root of distress and develop improved methods of coping to enhance the overall quality of life of my clients. Whether it's Depression, Anxiety, ADHD or daily life stressors i.e relationships, parenting or work environment, I can help.
Hello, I’m Takeisha, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing therapy in Maryland and Washington, D.C. I work with adults and teens navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, stress, and life transitions. My approach focuses on creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can explore your experiences without needing to explain or defend them.
Hello, I’m Takeisha, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing therapy in Maryland and Washington, D.C. I work with adults and teens navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, stress, and life transitions. My approach focuses on creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can explore your experiences without needing to explain or defend them.
Dr. Quintana- Immigration Evaluation Services
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, LPC, NCC, BC-TMH, RYT-200
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Your story deserves to be heard with care, accuracy, and dignity. We provide trauma-informed, culturally sensitive mental health evaluations for immigration matters, including asylum, I-601 waivers, cancellation of removal, VAWA, U- and T-Visas and more. Reports are clinically thorough, clearly written, and aligned with USCIS and immigration court standards. We collaborate with attorneys, support non-native English speakers with interpreter services, offer expedited turnaround payment plans, and secure virtual sessions to serve clients wherever they live. Flexible scheduling and clear guidance help you start quickly and confidently.
Your story deserves to be heard with care, accuracy, and dignity. We provide trauma-informed, culturally sensitive mental health evaluations for immigration matters, including asylum, I-601 waivers, cancellation of removal, VAWA, U- and T-Visas and more. Reports are clinically thorough, clearly written, and aligned with USCIS and immigration court standards. We collaborate with attorneys, support non-native English speakers with interpreter services, offer expedited turnaround payment plans, and secure virtual sessions to serve clients wherever they live. Flexible scheduling and clear guidance help you start quickly and confidently.
While each of our lives include their fair share of ups and downs, sometimes we need support to help us navigate what's going on. Life can be very stressful and it is normal to seek guidance when we need it. Whether you're dealing with general feelings of unhappiness, depression, anxiety, anger, resentment, low self-esteem, or experiencing challenging reactions to relationship issues, life transitions, grief, or trauma, I am here to help you on your path to healing. While I am located in New Jersey, I also maintain clinical licensure in Washington, DC and am certified to provide teletherapy in Florida and Vermont.
While each of our lives include their fair share of ups and downs, sometimes we need support to help us navigate what's going on. Life can be very stressful and it is normal to seek guidance when we need it. Whether you're dealing with general feelings of unhappiness, depression, anxiety, anger, resentment, low self-esteem, or experiencing challenging reactions to relationship issues, life transitions, grief, or trauma, I am here to help you on your path to healing. While I am located in New Jersey, I also maintain clinical licensure in Washington, DC and am certified to provide teletherapy in Florida and Vermont.
Do you find it hard to close your laptop or turn off work notifications, even when the day is technically over? Does your body still feel buzzing with unused energy, like you are bracing for the next email or request? Even during downtime, it can feel difficult to truly relax or step out of work mode. Many of the women I work with feel pressure to stay constantly available, struggle to say no, and worry about being seen as incompetent or unreliable if they slow down. That fear of dropping the ball often leads to overworking, people pleasing, and emotional exhaustion, even when things are going well professionally.
Do you find it hard to close your laptop or turn off work notifications, even when the day is technically over? Does your body still feel buzzing with unused energy, like you are bracing for the next email or request? Even during downtime, it can feel difficult to truly relax or step out of work mode. Many of the women I work with feel pressure to stay constantly available, struggle to say no, and worry about being seen as incompetent or unreliable if they slow down. That fear of dropping the ball often leads to overworking, people pleasing, and emotional exhaustion, even when things are going well professionally.
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Number of Therapists in 20018
60+
Average cost per session
$175
Therapists in 20018 who prioritize treating:
| 91% | Anxiety |
| 78% | Depression |
| 68% | Relationship Issues |
| 67% | Stress |
| 62% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 58% | Self Esteem |
| 55% | Family Conflict |
Average years in practice
13 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 75% | Aetna |
| 65% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
| 65% | CareFirst |
How Therapists in 20018 see their clients
| 67% | Online Only | |
| 33% | In Person and Online |
Gender breakdown
| 87% | Female | |
| 13% | Male |


