Therapists in Washington, DC

Whether you are conflicted about a relationship, are adjusting to a life change, or are working to heal from past pain or trauma, it can be a challenge to know where to begin. Together, we will work to explore your concerns and harness your strengths to identify solutions to your stressors. My goal is that you will leave therapy with a range of skills to use in the future. I believe that you are the expert of your own experience, and I am passionate about helping you to build upon your already existing strengths.

We have immediate openings! We specialize in women's issues, stress management, Black mental health, and perinatal mood disorders. We also specialize in depression, anxiety, trauma, work related stress, self esteem, race related issues, fertility issues, pregnancy/ infant loss, and postpartum depression. We offer flexible hours with evening availability online. We have a client centered approach to help you feel relief and control. Our goal is to help you better manage the thoughts that keep you up at night, your life stress, and mental health issues. Members of our treatment team are looking forward to help you!

I am the co-founder of Women’s Therapy & Wellness LLC, a virtual practice focused on supporting the unique mental health needs of women. I have experience in treating a variety of mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, and eating disorders. Of particular interest is helping women through life transition and adjustment (career, relationship, parenting, etc). I also have a passion in supporting clients experiencing reproductive mental health concerns including perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, infertility, and pregnancy loss. I am EMDR trained in perinatal trauma and am currently pursuing EMDR certification.

I believe that all people have the innate capacity to heal and grow from trauma and distress. I specialize in working with adults who have experienced challenging situations, past and present. These include trauma, sexual abuse, domestic violence, and difficult pregnancy & birth-related experiences. I also help people to address anxiety, grief and loss, and other life transitions. Drawing on a range of complementary approaches, I collaborate with you to strengthen your skills to navigate present-moment distress, explore what’s feeling painful or stuck, and together find ways to help you flourish.

My passion is helping families adjust to significant life changes. Whether you are entering into marriage, welcoming a child into your family or realizing that it is time to refocus on your marriage, my goal is to help you strengthen and grow your family bond. Services include: PreMarital counseling, Marital Enrichment coaching, Perinatal Mental Health Support for moms AND dads (aiming to prevent or combat Postpartum Depression & Anxiety), hands-on parenting support including my direct observation & modeling.

Are you struggling with the emotional rollercoaster of infertility? Are you pregnant or postpartum and feeling overwhelmed with motherhood? Infertility and Perinatal stress is a deeply personal experience that touches every corner of your life. The frustration, the invisible battles, can lead to feelings of hopelessness, making it difficult to envision a future where you're a parent. Anxiety can lead to continuous worry about what treatment options to pursue, outcome of fertility treatments, potential complications, and the financial burden of treatments. Accepting Blue Cross Blue Shield in April 2024

Hello! I'm Katie and I'm a DBT Therapist. I specialize in working with adults & teens (12+) struggling with mood disorders, depression, self-harm, anxiety, substance abuse, trauma, personality disorders and overall life changes. DBT teaches concrete & useful coping skills to replace negative behaviors with positive skills. It is an amazing therapy modality to 'do something different'. I also work with clients who identify as a mother including postpartum depression & anxiety, pregnancy, postpartum transition, pregnancy loss and PPD in spouses. I am also Certified in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C) through PSI.

Joanna Strait is the founder of TogetherWell Therapy, a group practice dedicated to the unique mental health needs of hopeful, expectant, postpartum, and grieving mothers. TogetherWell clinicians specialize in supporting those who are experiencing perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, infertility, miscarriage, stillbirth, and birth trauma. Joanna is also a board approved clinical supervisor and offers supervision for clinicians based in Maryland and Washington D.C.

Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Clinical Supervisor, able to see clients in MD, DC, and VA. I have over a decade of experience providing individual, couples, and group therapy in the private practice setting. I specialize in working with issues around reproductive mental health, including: infertility & IVF, pregnancy/perinatal loss, NICU trauma, and navigating the postpartum period. These issues are important to me professionally as a therapist and personally as an IVF and NICU mom. I also work with clients dealing with other presenting concerns, including self-esteem issues, early childhood trauma, and anxiety.

If you are feeling stuck but want to move forward in life, or are in emotional pain, or seeking to work on mental health issues, I am happy to speak with you about individual psychotherapy or couple's therapy. I work with adults of all ages and backgrounds on problems in their relationships, workplace, family life, and at times of difficult life transitions. I offer a safe environment to talk comfortably and work collaboratively to improve a client’s well-being. I specialize in helping lawyers and medical professionals under stress. And having had a past involvement in politics, I enjoy working with elected/government officials.

I am accepting new clients! I am a therapist that believes in meeting clients where they are and building sessions based on what the Client feels interested in focusing on. If you’re struggling with understanding how your past has impacted your current thoughts and actions, navigating through oppressive systems while maintaining pride in your identities, or interrupting unwanted thoughts and patterns- I can support you in building a life where you feel equipped to face the unexpected and feel present in your joyous moments. We will work together to find your inner strengths and support system to get you to your best life.

I am a telehealth convert. Prior to 2020, I could never have imagined that connecting with a therapist online would be so effective. But as a working parent myself, I have personally come to not only value, but depend on the flexibility and accessibility that telehealth provides for my clients. I utilize a variety of therapy modalities with a solutions-focussed core in order to meet the needs of my clients. My style is relational and client-centered. I come from a strengths-based perspective and rely on the principles of third wave cognitive behavioral therapy and understanding the impact of our early family systems.

We work with individuals, families, and children. We specialize in trauma including generational trauma, perinatal, immigrants, parent-child relationship issues, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, and family conflict. Our greatest intention is to help you understand yourself better and improve your quality of life and relationships. We tailor our approach to the needs of each person or family, responding to your unique problems, identities, and realities. This is not a one-size-fits-all practice because we are trauma-informed and social-emotional focused practices from a social justice framework.

What all of my clients have in common is a desire to be self-reflective (even though this may be scary), to learn more about themselves at a deeper (unconscious) level, and to grow in ways that allow them to have the life and relationships for which their hearts yearn. Psychotherapy is a process of learning to listen to, care for and heal the pained parts of ourselves that burden our mind, body, heart and spirit. Including the body in this process is essential, as it carries our pain. This is not always easy, but is certainly self-empowering and life-changing.

Throughout a woman’s life there are many emotional shifts and it takes strength to reach out for support. I understand the many challenges and stress that sometimes might have you not feeling like yourself. Do you feel alone, anxious, tired, sad, angry, irritable, or stressed? I work with women who are experiencing anxiety, depressed mood, grief and loss, fertility, miscarriage, transition to motherhood, and other life changing events. I have specialized training in anxiety, maternal mental health (pregnancy, birth, postpartum, motherhood), child development, and eating disorders.

Do you feel lost? Angry? Exhausted? Isolated? I'm here to help you. I am enthusiastic about working with women who are experiencing anxiety, depression, chronic illnesses, postpartum depression/anxiety, and navigating modern motherhood, and work-life "balance" (is there EVER really complete balance?). I am kind, but no nonsense in my approach. I no longer conduct free consultations. For faster response, please email to schedule your intake session. Intake sessions are only scheduled when ALL paperwork and insurance verification are completed. No exceptions made. I work with clients via telehealth ONLY at this time.

We a group psychotherapy practice comprised of clinicians who provide compassionate counseling and therapy services, using a team approach, to meet the diverse needs of busy Washingtonians. We love to support families or people individually in their journeys to live healthier and more well lives. Our team includes graduate student interns, provisionally-licensed clinicians, fully licensed clinicians, and an executive leadership and life coach.

Let's face it; life can be stressful. Are you feeling overwhelmed with family or work? Taking on more responsibilities than you're capable of managing? Are you caught in the middle of caring for your aging parents while raising your own children and feeling crushed by the pressure? Tired of yelling or simply being frustrated with those you love the most?

If you have come across this page, you may be searching for someone who can help you or a loved one through a difficult time. I work with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, difficult life transitions and traumatic experiences. Whether it be related to work, school, family life or romantic relationships, I'd love to help you navigate life challenges and begin your journey to wellness and fulfilment.