Therapists in 20012

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Washington DC with more than 13 years clinical experience in this field. I am a native Chinese that has been living in the Washington DC area for more than 15 years. I approach treatment from a holistic perspective. My goal is to help clients regain balance in their life and eventually be able to live a life to their fullest potential. I have extensive experience working with clients with depression, anxiety, adjustment issues, emotional struggles, relationship issues, and trauma history, etc. I can work with clients who reside in Washington DC only.

Please feel free to give us a call, text, or email if you’d like to consider how one of our therapists may be of support to you.

My practice prioritizes helping families to get off to a strong start, with a special focus on new parents and their babies. In-home services include: couples counseling, individual support around perinatal mental health for moms AND dads (aiming to prevent Postpartum Depression & Anxiety when possible), hands-on parenting support including my direct observation & modeling.

Have you ever felt extremely overwhelmed and stressed? Let me partner with you to regain control of your feelings and effectively manage intense emotions.

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....

Everyone has the potential to change, grow and heal. I believe that psychotherapy can be a powerful tool toward those ends. Effective therapy requires an accepting and authentic therapist-client relationship, and I strive to create an environment filled with warmth, trust and understanding. I will encourage you to deepen your understanding of your experiences and emotional life. As most people enter therapy during a time of heightened discomfort, I also strive to quickly identify areas of concern, develop an approach that feels comfortable, and help you find greater fulfillment in your life.

Thank you for showing interest in our services and congratulations on taking steps to improving your mental health.   My name is Zakiyyah Francisco and I am a clinical individual Psychotherapist. I have been providing comprehensive individual psychotherapy for over 15 years.  Overall, my role is to assist you with processing and working through any significant life changes, past or current traumas, and/or emotional or behavioral instability.  The goal of therapy is to help you grow and realize your full potential, build new skill-sets, reconnect to your inner strength and find inner calm and tranquility.

Maybe you want a sense of security, to be calmer, to have more energy and creativity or more loving relationships. Maybe you want freedom from the after-effects of trauma. We begin with an attitude of loving self acceptance. You can change an unhealthy habit, heal from trauma or shed an addiction relatively quickly with a brand new (evidence-based) method called Accelerated Resolution Therapy (A.R.T.). I bring wide experience and a large professional toolbox to help you toward your goals.

Welcome! Initiating therapy can be overwhelming. Now that you are looking to take that first step, I look forward to speaking with you to see if this is the right fit. I predominantly work with millennial professionals, new parents and adolescents dealing with life transitions/ disruptions, stress, and burnout. Anxiety and depression can be difficult to manage, but with the right tools, you can feel more in control of the obstacles that come your way.

Therapy works best when there is a safe and supportive therapy relationship, where you can explore the issues that brought you into therapy in a nonjudgmental environment. I also know that many people come to therapy to make some changes. For this reason, I combine traditional talk therapy with skills-based methods that teach you specific ways to address your concerns. I will work with you to meet your goals while also helping you to understand yourself better, and to understand the patterns that might sometimes get you stuck.

Life can be challenging at times! Sometimes it feels like just when you think you have figured this thing called "Life" out, there is another obstacle that comes along like a tornado to disrupt it again. I have over 15 years of experience working in the mental health field assisting individuals tackle challenges in life that may be causing difficulties. I would describe my approach as warm, supportive and communicative. I am excited to walk with you in your journey to a healthier you. You do not have to go through this alone! Through collaboration, communication and openness we can work together. Patience is key! You owe it to you!