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Ayse Alpaslan Zelley

Pre-Licensed Professional, MA (she, her)

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906 Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast, Washington, DC 20003
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906 Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast Washington, DC 20003
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I’m delighted that you’re here. The pain you may be carrying in your relationships, within yourself, or from past experiences can feel overwhelming, isolating, and deeply exhausting. I’m especially passionate about working with adults and couples who feel stuck in painful patterns, overwhelmed by anxiety or trauma, or disconnected from themselves. You may be longing for deeper connection, healing, and a greater sense of safety and grounding in your body. I offer a space where you can slow down, feel truly seen, and learn new ways of relating, so you can live with more authenticity, connection, peace, and aliveness.
I help adults and couples heal painful relationship patterns, reduce anxiety, and feel more connected to themselves and others. Using an integrated Imago and polyvagal-informed approach, I support clients in understanding each other’s deeper emotional needs, breaking reactive cycles, building empathy and intimacy, and creating lasting change.
If any of this resonates, I’d be honored to meet with you. Reaching out for support can feel vulnerable, and I believe it is also a courageous step toward healing and connection. I move at your pace, honoring your readiness and your unique experience. You are the expert on your life; I walk alongside you with compassion, curiosity, and respect.
Call or Ayse Alpaslan Zelley now for a free 15 minute consultation - (202) 804-9071

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Mind and Body Solutions PLLC

906 Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast

Washington, DC 20003 map

(202) 804-9071
I offer therapy in-person and online via secure video for clients in Washington, DC.
I specialize in Marital and Premarital, Trauma and PTSD and Anxiety 
I see individuals, couples and groups  
Let's Connect (202) 804-9071
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My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Mind and Body Solutions PLLC

906 Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast

Washington, DC 20003 map

(202) 804-9071
I offer therapy in-person and online via secure video for clients in Washington, DC.
I specialize in Marital and Premarital, Trauma and PTSD and Anxiety 
I see individuals, couples and groups  

Finances

Payment Methods

Cash, Check

Insurance

  • Out of Network
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Ayse Alpaslan Zelley
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
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Ayse Alpaslan Zelley
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (202) 804-9071

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Supervised by Dona Paknejad (District of Columbia / PRC14327) Ayse Alpaslan Zelley
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended Daybreak University, MA in Counseling with specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy, Graduated 2023
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from Imago International Training Institute 2015
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Ayse Alpaslan Zelley
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (202) 804-9071
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Ayse Alpaslan Zelley
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (202) 804-9071

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Marital and Premarital
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Anxiety

Expertise

  • Anger Management
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Caregivers
  • Codependency, Self-Esteem, Coaching
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Dissociative Disorders (DID)
  • Domestic Violence
  • Families&Generational Healing, Faith&Spirutuality
  • Grief
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Men's Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Peer Relationships
  • Women's Issues
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Ayse Alpaslan Zelley
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Do these issues align with your needs? or (202) 804-9071
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Ayse Alpaslan Zelley
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Do these issues align with your needs? or (202) 804-9071

2 Endorsements

Dr. Caroline Bernhardt-Lanier
Dr. Caroline Bernhardt-Lanier
CounselorPhDMEdLCPCNCC
Ayse is a deeply compassionate, authentic, and insightful therapist. She brings warmth, presence, and lived understanding to her work, helping individuals and couples navigate complex relational patterns with care, clarity, and respect.
Lillian M Audette
Lillian M Audette
PsychologistPhD
A lovely, warm, and insightful therapist. She is a great therapist for individuals or couples looking to really understand what has been happening, and explore making changes.

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied

I also speak

Turkish

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied

I also speak

Turkish

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Coaching
  • Compassion Focused
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Humanistic
  • Imago Relationship Therapy, Person Centered
  • Integrative
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Multicultural
  • Polyvagal Informed, Culturally Sensitive
  • Relational
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Ayse Alpaslan Zelley
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (202) 804-9071
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Ayse Alpaslan Zelley
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (202) 804-9071

Location

Primary Location

Mind and Body Solutions PLLC

906 Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast

Washington, DC 20003

(202) 804-9071

Nearby Areas

Zips

Neighborhoods

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I offer therapy in-person and online via secure video for clients in Washington, DC.
Photo of Ayse Alpaslan Zelley, Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Ayse Alpaslan Zelley
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Call for a free consultation now - (202) 804-9071
"
I offer therapy in-person and online via secure video for clients in Washington, DC.
Photo of Ayse Alpaslan Zelley, Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Ayse Alpaslan Zelley
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Call for a free consultation now - (202) 804-9071