Therapists in Washington, DC

Hello! Congratulations on taking this important first step in your healing journey! If you're struggling with depression, stress, anxiety, trauma, grief or other life transitions, I’d be honored to work collaboratively with you. When we better understand our patterns of behavior, we can then make small changes, that have great impact. This is how we find peace and equanimity. I will assist you in understanding what is getting in the way of living your best life, creating a non-judgmental and supportive space to discover your strengths and what is most important to you. Your healing journey awaits!

I have experience and specialized training in the assessment and treatment of individuals struggling with substance use, depression, anxiety, trauma, relational issues, grief and loss. Additionally, I have worked with neurodivergent children, including those diagnosed with autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, in addressing socio-emotional challenges. I have worked in a variety of settings including juvenile detention centers, rehabilitation centers, community agencies and outpatient mental health clinics, providing me with exposure to a broad range of cultural/socio-economic backgrounds and mental health issues.

I’m the founder and director of The Center for Family Well-Being, where we aim -- through our groups, individual therapy, and classes -- to help kids, teens, adults, couples, and families fully realize their potential with confidence, understanding, and an open heart. We're a group of highly-trained holistic therapists who integrate Western psychotherapy with the wisdom of Eastern mindful awareness practice, as well as other mind-body healing methods, for greater awareness, connection, and well-being for our clients -- within themselves and with others in their lives.

Looking for different tools to helps you feel peace, joy and purpose? Overwhelmed, paralyzed or getting stuck in negative cycles that effect the quality of your life? I work with youth and adults who may be struggling with depression, anxiety, transitions, multicultural issues, PTSD, relational problems, self-esteem, and/ or identity. Let's graciously work through these challenges using a variety of approaches including art therapy, psychoeducation, person-centered cognitive behavioral therapy, faith, strengths-based therapy, compassion-focused therapy, and solution-focused therapy.

[Offering Secure Video Options to individuals in VA & DC] Compassion is not a relationship between the healer and the wounded. It's a relationship between equals. Only when we know our own darkness well can we be present with the darkness of others. Compassion becomes real when we recognize our shared humanity.” These words, written by Pema Chödrön, capture the nature of the therapeutic relationship. Our work will look like joining together as we honor your story and compassionately notice the places in your heart that feel broken and are hurting.

If you are seeking healing, growth, and positive change in your life, I am here to listen, support, and help you get unstuck. I am a Licensed Clinical Counselor and Art Therapist, I take a holistic, multicultural, and creative approach, grounded in clinical practices. I have a down-to-earth, warm, and authentic disposition. My goal is to help you live your life more fully. I specialize in working with individuals struggling with: anxiety, depression, self-worth, relationships, and life transitions. I also specialize in working with couples using the Gottman method to increase trust, commitment, intimacy and relationship fulfillment.

I currently have limited weekday openings. I am licensed in both DC and MD 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 have extensive experience working with kids, adolescents, and families and use a strengths based approach to meet children where they are. You can show up now and be seen, known, and valued at our new office. As a former school counselor, I know that children have varying school experiences and show up with you to build community, partner with you, and to meet each child where they are. I am curious, not all knowing, and consider the impact of words and actions. Our creative therapeutic interventions to support and to increase self understanding for kids across developmental stages

I'm a therapist committed to serving queer and trans youth, and all young people, with respect, compassion, and attentiveness. I specialize in helping kids with self-regulation, anxiety management, and processing grief and trauma. I work to build collaborative relationships with kids and their parents to create a safe(r) space where kids can get the support they need. In therapy, they will learn new skills and work on changing patterns that no longer work for them.

The process of making art is healing and creates a sense of meaning and of being seen. Engaging in a therapeutic creative process with an art therapist is one of the most powerful steps you can take to change your life and improve your well-being. You do not have to have any artistic skills, you just need to be open to the possibility that the art-making process can meaningfully support your healing journey. I want to help you get in touch with your creativity, to cultivate more self-compassion, build resiliency and mindfulness, reduce stress, increase self-esteem and self-awareness, and to help you authentically express yourself.

*Accepting new clients for in-person and virtual* I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Registered Art Therapist providing individual therapy to children, adolescents, and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and trauma. The therapeutic relationship is one of the most essential aspects of my clinical work and I cater my approaches to each unique individual based on their strengths and needs. I am dedicated to creating a safe, genuine, and empathetic environment where my clients feel supported in their healing process and where we can work together to overcome obstacles.

I believe that resiliency is in each of us. You may have tried multiple ways to create change for yourself and found it difficulty to break out of unhealthy patterns. These feelings may be affecting your work, relationships, or health. I have worked with many individuals and couples who struggle with creating change long term. Whether you've tried therapy before or this is your first time, deciding to step outside your comfort zone and try something different is the first step to a more fulfilling life.

Georgia O'Keeffe once said, "To create one's own world in any of the arts takes courage." Our practice has both art therapists and counselors (licensed in MD and DC), we understand the courage it takes to create a better life for yourself using comprehensive care. In addition, the integrated healing and creative processes provide a holistic approach to personal expression, growth and development. Whether your goals are managing depression, anxiety, and/or stress, enhancing your relationships, or creating a greater sense of stability and control in your life, we are confident we can provide you with the guidance and support you need.

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.

“True mastery of life’s tasks depends upon a disciplined freedom, whose model may be found in the artistic process (Edith Kramer).” As an Art Therapist, I desire to guide your artistic process as you come to your means of liberation, grounding, self-awareness, and inner peace. In our practice, we will work to develop personalized creative tools to work through all you may be seeking in therapy.

Life can be tough, especially as the past continues to affect your current experiences. I help individuals understand their stories to build insight that allows for healing and growth. My goal is to help you identify unhelpful and defeating patterns, while providing trauma-informed, strengths-based, and evidenced-based approaches to help you overcome them.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges? Are your emotions, or a complicated relationship, weighing you down? Are you interested in finding creative solutions to your problems? If so, then perhaps counseling, art therapy, or some combination of the two, might be right for you! I offer a supportive and non-judgmental space where you will learn how to take charge of your thoughts, emotions and actions while practicing better self-care and improving insight. My areas of expertise include: trauma, HIV/AIDS, diabetes, depression, anxiety, multicultural and LGBTQ+ concerns, existential dilemmas, spirituality and grief and loss.

I am both an art therapist and licensed professional counselor in private practice in Washington, DC. I teach courses to graduate students in art therapy and counseling. Although I specialize in helping both children and adults with issues of trauma, family, and relationship, people bring a wide range of concerns from personal growth to serious mental illness. Before entering private practice, I directed an activities therapy department in an army medical center where military members and their families were hospitalized for personality and mental disorders. At this facility, I also worked with children and adolescents on a medical ward.

If you are anxious, stressed out, or stuck in the legacy of trauma, I'm committed to helping you experience some peace of mind. I will introduce you to concrete tools for managing your distress so that you can finally get some relief and enjoy the time you have on this planet.