Cognitive Processing (CPT) Therapists in Washington, DC

I enjoy working with clients of all ages in individual, family, and group contexts. My practice is rooted in compassion and collaboration with clients and families, and I am experienced in working with clients through the lifespan regarding anxiety, OCD, trauma, and grief related issues. I excel in building a strong therapeutic relationship and believe this is the foundation of change and personal growth. I approach sessions with empathy and creativity, helping my clients as they learn to manage difficult emotions, navigate life’s many challenges, and cultivate healthy relationships.

Are you feeling stuck in life, unable to move forward and grow? Life can sometimes feel out of control, leading to feelings of anxiety, depression, anger, frustration, loneliness, isolation, and boredom. These emotions can lead to unhealthy coping mechanisms such as drug or alcohol abuse, excessive spending, or other destructive behaviors. My approach focuses on helping clients regain control and develop healthy coping skills. I work with young adults, adults and couples, specializing in LGBTQ issues, substance abuse and co-occurring disorders, trauma, and mood disorders.

Finding support for our unique human experience can be a beautiful journey. I offer therapeutic services to adults dealing with anxiety, stress and other attention issues like ADHD. I also focus on marriage and parenthood and helping new parents through their postpartum journey. Finding the right therapist can take time so please reach out for a consult to see if we are the right fit!

I'm a licensed therapist with a specialization in ADHD, trauma, and anxiety. My role is to provide compassionate support, structure, validation, and tools to help you improve your mental health and accomplish your goals.

I specialize in working with individuals of all ages who have experienced relationship trauma. I also have a passion for working with adults & couples who feel stuck or overwhelmed by daily responsibilities & life transitions. I'm a true believer in the therapeutic power of dialogue. Life can often be complex & messy, but with a supportive environment to talk things through, it can feel much easier to tackle. I strive to provide an inclusive, empathic, & non-judgmental space to manage your emotions & stressors as we work to nurture your personal relationships.

I specialize in working with clients experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, low self-esteem and self-worth, trauma, and family of origin concerns. Often clients are discovering that their ways of coping with their emotions, their past experiences, and their relationships are no longer effective or healthy. Therapy is an opportunity to recognize and untangle patterns in order to have healthier coping strategies and a healthier relationship with yourself.

My desire is to help individuals with an array of disorders, which include depression, mood disorders, substance abuse, PTSD, grief and loss, ADHD, anxiety, family or marital discord, and anger management. My goal is to assist individuals, couples, and families in working through challenges that prevent them from living their best lives. You will be assisted in gaining the tools to maintain a successful and productive life through support, education, and a non-judgmental environment, which is essential to a successful transformation.

I have a deep commitment to your well-being and understand the challenges that we all face. My unique approach combines compassion with evidence-based strategies tailored to individual needs. Together, we can navigate your journey toward mental wellness and personal growth. I offer specialized support in crisis intervention and mental health counseling, ensuring you receive comprehensive care. Let's work together to create a path toward healing and resilience.

I offer services throughout DC, MD, and VA. I specialize in providing support to individuals with eating disorders, disordered eating, and those who want to improve their relationship with food and their body. While challenges with food and body may be what brings a client to see me, I know that these struggles do not exist in a vacuum. This is why I take a holistic approach and support my clients in exploring and learning ways to cope with anxiety, depression, relational conflict, trauma symptoms and other life challenges. In addition to working with client's with eating disorders, I offer Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD.

Hello everyone! I’m Carolyn a junior partner at M&K Counseling Associates inc. We are a group private practice offering office and video psychotherapy sessions. Our staff are highly trained professionals who operate from a holistic, trauma-informed, and systemically aware perspective. We partner with our clients by providing a safe comfortable space so they can explore their life challenges, and collectively establish goals that foster self-empowerment and self-betterment.

I believe that successful therapy brings about concrete change, not mere insight. I use a practical, active, goal-focused approach called cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). I will train and guide you in a applying a variety of strategies, skills and techniques in your your daily life that will help you achieve your your personal therapy goals. It is my aim to help you become your own personal therapist so that you can continue using the strategies, skills and techniques that you learned with me to meet future challenges on your own. I was named a Top Therapist by Washingtonian magazine, and a Fellow by the Academy of CBT.

I enjoy working with clients who are seeking counseling for the first time and those who are looking for a therapeutic relationship. Many of my clients range in age from adolescence to seniors. Jackson Marriage and Family Counseling offer brief and intensive psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and families.

You have the power to heal, grow, and thrive. & I can help! As a clinical therapist, it’s my privilege to hold space for clients as they unpack areas of concern, increase self-awareness, restore balance, and identify strengths they can cultivate to create sustainable change. My clientele come from diverse walks of life. Many are working professionals who are struggling to keep up with the busy demands of life and now feel ready to explore areas they are stuck.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist with experience working alongside individuals with a range of mental health concerns. I have extensive training and specialization in the areas of anxiety and mood disorders, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and severe and persistent mental illness (SMI). I am a Cognitive Behavioral psychologist who values eclecticism and integrating different therapeutic approaches to best meet each individual’s current perceived needs and goals. I approach therapy from a person-centered, strength-based, and collaborative perspective.

I am a client-centered therapist whose speciality is couple and family work . I am attachment and psychodynamically trained but as a dancer I also use the body signals as information to guide me towards creating a workable creative partnership and family unit . I work with the language we use in our relationships and our past family interactions to guide us toward a workable and balanced way of living in partnership with others . My training in trauma, anxiety, sexual concerns guide my work with my patients .

I love to partner with folx who are struggling with symptoms of trauma. We will begin by assessing how the trauma is impacting your daily life and then introducing coping strategies to decrease the symptoms.

If you find yourself feeling stuck – trapped within the labyrinth of your own thoughts, navigating through intricate emotions, or struggling to connect with those around you – I would be honored to join you on a journey toward unlocking new possibilities. Guiding you through a transformative process is a privilege I hold dear. If anxiety, trauma, depression, emotional pain, or confusion are casting shadows over the quality of your life, please don't hesitate to reach out. Let's connect and explore how, together, we can pave a path for you to rediscover the joys of life in all their vibrancy.

Life can be daunting. I help stressed out adults overcome anxiety, self-doubt and sleepless nights to find their footing and begin to create the lives they want. Are you your own worst critic? Maybe you can’t shake the feeling that your best is never good enough? Do the little things feel overwhelming? Is it hard for you to stick up for yourself and you’re left swallowing your anger or disappointment? My name is Liz Caritj and I work with people in high stress situations, particularly people working in the field of law or in rigorous academic programs, who feel like they’re falling apart trying to hold everything together perfectly.

My interest is to provide a supportive and collaborative approach to therapy so we can work to address issues such as anxiety, depression, past traumas, grief and loss, and parenting and relationship challenges. I appreciate working with people going through periods of transition and those hoping to impliment lasting change.