Therapists in 20036

I am a warm, engaged, and genuine therapist. My clients often tell me that they appreciate my investment in understanding their unique experiences and pain, as well as my perspective in helping them find solutions. Together, we will identify core issues that are keeping you dissatisfied with life and start to make helpful changes from the get-go. We will explore the roots of your problems and how they are maintained today, as well as important social identities that shape your lived experience. Our work will deepen your self-insight, alleviate your distress, and improve your relationships and well-being.

"Nothing ever goes away until it teaches us what we need to know." Pema Chodron... One path to learning these lessons is to choose come to therapy. With over 10 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families, I can partner with you in this journey of discovery. I strive to create an atmosphere where my clients feel safe to share their feelings and experiences without feeling judged. I also have a special interest in working with individuals, couples, and families in the LGBTQ community. Accepting insurance for individual sessions only.

Making the decision to embark on a therapeutic journey takes courage and vulnerability. Congratulations on taking this step towards improving your personal wellness. Productive therapy starts by creating a safe space and working on building a relationship that fosters trust. We will discuss your current reasons for engaging in therapy, as well as explore parts of your history that may inform our work together. We will identify concrete treatment goals and will implement therapeutic techniques designed to support symptom relief as well as addressing the root causes of these symptoms.

I specialize in helping my clients to feel a sense of freedom or relief from their anxious thoughts, while also exploring pathways for longer lasting personal and relational change. I work very collaboratively, and my goal is to help my clients to be more comfortable in their minds and effective in their lives. I take a research-informed treatment approach and I see this work as not only a way to get through a crisis or reduce a symptom, but as a path toward having a better toolkit for managing obstacles in the future.

I help people who feel anxious, depressed or overwhelmed feel better about their current circumstances. Whether you are dealing with a stressful job, major life transitions or loneliness, I believe we can work together to address the situation. My hope is that I can help you develop the skills necessary to cope with your particular situation and improve your mood. If you feel like this describes you, please contact me.

I specialize in working with trauma, anxiety, depression and relationship issues. I help clients gain insight into what is getting in their way and to develop healthier coping strategies. I also work extensively with those struggling with addictions, including alcoholism and sexual addictions and compulsive internet pornography use. I have successfully helped break the interference of addictions and compulsions to lead healthier, more productive lives. In addition, I often work with spouses/partners who are struggling with the impact (and trauma) of these addictions on themselves and their relationships

I believe that my role as a therapist is to create a space where you feel supported, safe, and validated as we navigate challenges together. I will be there beside you as you gain the skills to shape your life the way you envision and work towards your goals. I think that everyone can benefit from therapy, whether it’s short-term to help you through a life transition or longer-term support, I will be here to help and accept you as you are. Many people who are members of the LGBTQ+, kink, or poly communities can feel stigmatized during therapy and I aim to provide a non-judgmental atmosphere for all my clients.

I have experience treating adults, college students, and adolescents. The majority of my clients are suffering from depression, anxiety, or relationship issues (related to dating, friendships, or family). Some have recently moved and are having trouble adjusting to a new city or college. Others are struggling to determine what they want to do with their life or which career path to take. I have experience working with clients who are suffering from a wide variety of psychological problems. I have treated people from diverse racial, ethnic, religious, and socioeconomic backgrounds. I also have experience working with gay, lesbian and bisexual clients.

I specialize in working with people experiencing grief and loss, depression, chronic sadness, anxiety and stress, who are in the process of adjusting to difficult life transitions. I am also passionate about supporting people facing acute, chronic, and life-limiting health conditions, as well as caregivers, physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals who are looking for support in coping with compassion fatigue, burnout, and vicarious trauma. These experiences of human resilience and strength provide a context of compassionate understanding and trust, and deeply inform my therapeutic work and approach.

My clinical expertise is in issues related to emotional regulation, trauma, loss, and early life attachment experiences. I have a particular interest in supporting parents of young children (particularly at this time and in relationship to COVID-related school and care transitions). My approach can broadly be described as insight oriented and rooted in attachment, relational, and interpersonal theories as well as self-psychology. My expertise rests on meaningful personal experiences and on continuing rigorous training and teaching.

I am a clinical social worker, practicing since 1993, and have accumulated a breadth of professional experience working with children, adolescents, and adults through various stages of life. My approach is warm, engaging, collaborative and positive, with an initial goal of developing a trusting and supportive connection. Together, we will then create a treatment strategy that is tailored to you. Regardless of the approach, I strive to create a safe space that invites honesty, insight, creativity and even humor. If you are interested in exploring the possibility of therapy, I welcome the opportunity to offer my assistance.

Welcome to my practice. I offer counseling and psychotherapy services to individuals, couples, and groups in Washington, DC as a licensed Psychology Associate. In my practice I work as a generalist and have experience with a wide range of concerns and issues including the stress of daily life, relationships, depression, anxiety, life adjustments, and addiction concerns. I work with adults from all backgrounds including college students, young professionals, and LGBTQ identifying individuals.

I work with adults in difficult transitions and coping with the resulting stressors and uncertainties. Transitions include changes/losses related to career and relationships, and new circumstances such as grief, sexuality, return to school, and retirement. My expertise in the issues of addiction/recovery, support people returning from treatment. The impact on family and significant others is addressed. We work together so that you may effectively reengage in your personal and professional life and handle any potential license/clearance issues. As a result, you build capacity to make and sustain changes that are meaningful to you.

People often seek therapy when emotions become too distressing, relationship or life circumstances are unsatisfying, and support and new strategies are needed to help the person feel and behave differently. Working with a therapist can enhance your ability to tolerate difficult situations, and make the process of personal growth and change more productive. Therapy is most effective when a collaborative relationship develops between therapist and client. I aim to create an empathetic and supportive environment, where exploring difficult issues will feel safe. Together, we will identify what has created negative emotions or life dissatisfaction, and work actively towards positive change.

Whether you're in a current crisis or are struggling with long standing problems I can help you. I have over 30 years experience working with individuals and couples in psycho-dynamic psychotherapy and psychoanalysis. I work with each individual, or couple in a supportive and non-judgmental environment that is also collaborative, challenging and compassionate. We may chose long term insight oriented psychotherapy, psychoanalysis or time limited psychotherapy but we always strive together to understand the problems, as well as recognize your unique strengths so that insight can lead to growth, change and a more satisfying life

Compassionate therapy has the power to help people reflect, grow, and change. Using a warm and engaging approach, I collaborate with clients to develop treatment strategies that work based on research-based techniques. I specialize in working with clients struggling with relationship issues, OCD, grief and loss, and difficult life transitions, including changes in roles or identity.

I work with individuals dealing with depression and or anxiety. I use cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients understand their views about themselves and others. These views may not be adaptive in current situations and changing them can lead to growth and change. I work in a empathetic, respectful and non judgmental manner. I am comfortable giving feedback and providing a moderate amount of interaction.

As a Cognitive Behavioral therapist and a photographer, I use my own curiosity to cultivate self-curiosity in others. I think what keeps us stuck or disconnected, depressed or anxious, or just feeling "off" are our blindspots and the stories we have about ourselves, others, and the world. Our stories influence how we feel and how we behave. Psychotherapy (and photography) can challenge those stories, providing us with new perspectives where emotional and behavioral change can then happen.

I’m an adoption-competent therapist with the Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.) serving adoptive and foster families in Washington, DC. Children, teens and families face unique emotional and behavioral challenges that stem from pre- and post-adoption experiences. With early intervention, they can address and overcome these challenges. As an adoption-competent therapist, I have the skills and experience needed to address these issues and understand the many facets that shape the life-long journey of adoption.