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Joan Bellsey
Joan Bellsey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C, CAC
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Joan Bellsey

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C, CAC

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Washington, DC 20008
Let's Connect (202) 999-3862
You've always thought of yourself as confident and determined in your life's purpose, but now you are feeling overwhelmed with feelings of anxiety and thoughts or failure and loss. You may be thinking things are just too difficult to handle alone. If life is throwing you a challenge make the call. I can help. " Let Thoughts Come and Go. Just don't Serve them Tea."
If you are interested in my services, you are choosing a therapist who is warm, supportive, and concerned about you, who will treat you with respect and pay careful attention to what you say. Working together, you will find your potential and change long-standing negative behaviors. Concerns about alcohol and drug use, I can help."
Alcohol & Drug Abuse, Depression and Anxiety, Uncertainty about Your Career Path, LGBTQ, Relationship Ambivalence,Parenting, Wondering If you are Gay? Coaching.
Call or Joan Bellsey now for a free 15 minute consultation - (202) 999-3862

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Washington, DC 20008

(202) 999-3862
The COVID-19 pandemic is having a profound impact on our lives . To accommodate, I am offering video or phone sessions.
I specialize in Anxiety, Substance Use and LGBTQ+ 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  
Let's Connect (202) 999-3862

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Washington, DC 20008

(202) 999-3862
The COVID-19 pandemic is having a profound impact on our lives . To accommodate, I am offering video or phone sessions.
I specialize in Anxiety, Substance Use and LGBTQ+ 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $150
  • Pay by Check, Health Savings Account, Venmo, Zelle

Insurance

  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • CareFirst
  • I do not accept any HMO or POS plans.
  • PPO only
  • Out of Network
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I accept BCBS/Carefirst PPO only. Please check your insurance first. You must pay your deductible first. I charge $150 each session.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (202) 999-3862
Joan Bellsey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C, CAC
"
I accept BCBS/Carefirst PPO only. Please check your insurance first. You must pay your deductible first. I charge $150 each session.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (202) 999-3862
Joan Bellsey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C, CAC

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of District of Columbia / LC302352 Joan Bellsey
  • In Practice for 33 Years
  • Certificate from LICSW 302352 / 1992
  • Certificate from DCAPC Certified Addiction Specialist 100-1010 / 1992
  • Attended University of Maryland, Baltimore, Graduated 1991
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (202) 999-3862
Joan Bellsey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C, CAC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (202) 999-3862
Joan Bellsey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C, CAC

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Substance Use
  • LGBTQ+

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anger Management
  • Bisexual
  • Career Counseling
  • Chronic Relapse
  • co-parenting, depression, being single
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Drug Abuse
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Family Conflict
  • Gambling
  • Geriatric and Seniors
  • Grief
  • Lesbian
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Men's Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Personality Disorders
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Women's Issues
Do these issues align with your needs? or (202) 999-3862
Joan Bellsey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C, CAC
Do these issues align with your needs? or (202) 999-3862
Joan Bellsey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C, CAC

Client Focus

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Lesbian Allied
Queer Allied

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Lesbian Allied
Queer Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Family / Marital
  • Gay & lesbian
  • Gottman Method
  • Interpersonal
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychodynamic
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (202) 999-3862
Joan Bellsey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C, CAC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (202) 999-3862
Joan Bellsey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C, CAC

Location

Primary Location

Washington, DC 20008

(202) 999-3862
"
The COVID-19 pandemic is having a profound impact on our lives . To accommodate, I am offering video or phone sessions.
Call for a free consultation now - (202) 999-3862
Joan Bellsey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C, CAC
"
The COVID-19 pandemic is having a profound impact on our lives . To accommodate, I am offering video or phone sessions.
Call for a free consultation now - (202) 999-3862
Joan Bellsey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C, CAC
Last Modified: 31 Aug 2023