Therapists in Washington, DC
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Freedom's Flow Pllc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Verified
New year, new flow! Have you been able to process how your nervous system is adjusting to this new year? I take an empathetic and affirming approach and I acknowledge that doing the inner work can be difficult. I'm proud of you for considering & investing in yourself. I work with BI&POC-Black Indigenous and People of Color in their 20s and 30s. I enjoy empowering clients as they explore how their nervous system is responding to past and current experiences. Your relationships, career and dreams are evolving and when you win, I win!
Waitlist for new clients

Kevin Hollander
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C, CTP-C
Verified
6 Endorsed
Verified
6 Endorsed
You have arrived here because a part of you is ready to shift, even though another part of you is uncertain. Know that you have a reached a space where you are safe. Know that you have reached a space where your feelings are handled with care. Know that you have reached a space where you are unconditionally accepted. It's nice to meet you.
Washington, DC 20005
& Online
Waitlist for new clients

Robert T Phillips
Pastoral Counselor, DMin
I believe that one of the ways in which self-awareness is achieved is through the sharing of one's story. Therefore, I strive diligently to create a safe space for one to share both the beauty and the brokenness of one's story with authenticity, genuineness, and integrity. When appropriate, I infuse spirituality and religion into my therapeutic practice; thus enabling my clients to articulate their feelings of dis-ease within the context of their faith. I have found this approach to be particularly effective in working with populations marginalized because of race, gender, or sexual orientation.

Mili Tilahun
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
I am a bilingual therapist in English and Amherik with over 12 years of clinical experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families in individual and group counseling settings. I have worked with a diverse population of ethnic minorities including Ethiopians. I specialize in depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma, self-esteem, substance use and addiction, life transitions and stress, and grief and loss.

Samuel Chapman
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, NCC, LGPC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Suppose you are feeling overwhelming anxiety, experiencing depression, having difficulty handling your emotions, relationship issues, or having traumatic experiences and having trouble healthily coping with these experiences. In that case, I have extensive experience treating clients with all these issues and more. In a safe, confidential, and professional environment, I can help you explore the in-depth reasons you are experiencing these hardships and difficulties.

Dr. Ann Turner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LICSW, CEAP
Verified
Verified
I help clients who are struggling with a variety of issues whether they're at home, school, or work. I'll help you look at patterns of behavior, your upbringing, environment and current interactions so we can determine the next steps for you to take toward your goals.
Waitlist for new clients

Over the Rainbow, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, LPC, LCPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
The mission of OTR is to provide ethical and professional clinical services to those overcoming trauma and those struggling within their self and relationships. OTR's commitment to our patients is to empower, support, and guide them on a journey of healing and growth. Our clinicians are integrative in their treatment approaches in order to effectively meet our patients' needs. Licensed to practice in VA, DC, and MD. We do at times have a wait for new clients due to most cases being long term. Please let us know if you are public safety/first responder, or deploying or leaving for assignment soon for further intake information.
Not accepting new clients

Dori Aronson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, LCSW-C
Verified
Verified
My practice is based on the belief that healing and emotional growth take place in an environment of safety, empathy and reflection. Active listening, validation, and mirroring encourage a client to slip past old barriers and reach new levels of self-awareness and self-acceptance. Together, we explore the experiences and expectations that have driven maladaptive patterns, as well as the ways in which emotional wounds power the repetition of unsatisfying behaviors, relationships, and self-defeating life narratives. The joy I've take in my work for 25 years facilitates the bonds that form between me and my clients.
Not accepting new clients

Paula Natalia Otero
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Are you lacking a sense of purpose or fulfillment? You’ve spent years trying to keep up with everything but now seems exhausting. On the outside, you seem to have things “under control” but deep inside you experience negative self-talk regularly. Perhaps you are facing problems involving your family, your partner, or your employment, and you are struggling to cope. You are not alone, and I am here to help you “re-frame” your reactions and provide you with valuable tools to cope with life’s obstacles and develop new attitudes towards all of life’s complex matters.

Dr. Kerley Perminio Most
Pastoral Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified
Verified
There is beauty in life. Yet, there is also pain and discomfort. So I hold spaces for you to sit with life. I also create space for you to fully embrace yourself and your gifts. So you can gain and maintain perspective and strength as you exit therapy. Together, you can process, validate, and overcome life's unexpected events, situations, sorrow and disappointments. I believe in healing and growth, and I will be honored to facilitate space for your holistic healing - mind, body, and spirit.

Enid L McKitrick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified
Verified
Since 1991 I have been helping clients resolve the conflicts that have been preventing them from achieving their potential. I help women navigate the ups and downs of infertility treatments and identify the best ways to achieve their dreams of motherhood. Using my background in Employee Assistance work, I help clients gain perspective on workplace conflicts, resolve performance issues, and clarify professional goals. I help clients looking for love to identify their barriers to intimacy, examine expectations, and give relationships a chance at success. I have a special interest in holistic treatments.

Dylana L Blum
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
People look for therapists for many reasons. Perhaps you are having a hard time coping with a difficult life event or transition. Or, maybe, you have felt for some time that there is something missing in your personal or professional life. In my practice, I work with people struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, eating disorders, and concerns about sexual orientation. I also have significant experience treating college and graduate students, and have special interests in working with lawyers and law students, as well as with people facing the challenges of infertility, pregnancy and pregnancy loss, and parenting.

Danielle M Shpigel
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Choosing a mental health provider can feel daunting. I approach treatment with the philosophy that the foundation for positive change begins with a strong therapist-client relationship and that individuals can find meaning and thrive even amidst life’s most challenging chapters. I am experienced in treating adults with a range of mental health challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma, and life stressors such as relationship and work difficulties. I also specialize in helping clients and their loved ones cope with medical conditions such as pain, insomnia, and cancer, as well as other physical illnesses or disabilities.

Central Washington Psychotherapy Associates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, DCSW
Verified
Verified
CWPA is an association of professionals which provides a broad spectrum of psychotherapy, psychiatry and mental health wellness services. Our offices are located in Northwest DC, Dupont Circle, Woodley Park, Takoma Park, and in Alexandria. Regardless if you are seeking coaching or short-term counseling for a specific issue, traditional psychotherapy, medication management, therapy for your child, couples therapy or even depth psychoanalysis, we have skilled professionals who will help you meet your goals. we offer a wide variety of treatment modalities and areas of specialization. The therapists in our referral network, which are some of the best in the city, are exceptionally qualified.

Silver Lake Psychology--Washington DC location
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience. We are a collective of therapists with a wide range of specialties. Our intake professionals will help connect you with the right therapist for your needs. We make appointments easy, offering evenings and weekends and flexibility for creative professionals who can't make the same time each week.

Dr. Sadaf Lotfalian
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
At times the road to your fullest life is found by moving through trauma, rage, loss, and betrayal. How we cope with those hardships is important. Therapy can help you become more aware of suffering, the sources that are causing it, and tools to help you overcome it. I invite us to imagine a life beyond fear, shame, and regret. One where you feel your innate wisdom, compassion, and capacity, to live life more fully despite all of its complexities.
Washington, DC 20017
& Online

Bloom Counseling- Liz Caritj
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
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.

Julie Powell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, LICSW
Verified
Verified
TeleMedicine/video conferencing now available. I specialize in adjustment to physical, psychiatric and developmental disabilities. Although I treat a range of issues including anxiety, depression, ocd, and PTSD. I do have specific expertise and experience providing counseling for those living with Spectrum Disorder across the lifespan and those struggling with the residuals of traumatic brain injuries. I am licensed to Practice in both the District of Columbia and the State of New Jersey. I look forward to meeting you and seeing how I can help you or your family.

John J Hartman
Psychologist, PhD, FABP
2 Endorsed
2 Endorsed
I see people who are experiencing anxiety, depression, or other unpleasant emotions who want to learn more about themselves as a way of relieving their stress. These unpleasant emotions may involve problems in work, school, or close interpersonal relationships.

Ryan Corl
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I am eager to work with adults who have experienced trauma and want therapy to look through how it has impacted them. Trauma can mean a lot to different people though whether that is from sexual assault, military combat, child abuse, cultural/religious abuse or loss of a loved one. What is important is that there was a meaningful shift you struggle to deal with, and I want to help. It also more than post-traumatic stress. You can also experience great sadness, daily stress or trouble in your relationships you do not understand.
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What type of Washington mental health professional is right for me?
While most types of therapy have a lot in common, they also fall into clusters that share core features, such as cognitive therapies or psychodynamic approaches. It is important to seek someone who practices evidence-based therapy, meaning one or more forms of treatment that have been scientifically evaluated and tested, and demonstrate consistent improvement for a majority of patients.
If you are unsure about choosing the right therapist or psychologist, it might be useful to first learn more about therapy types and modalities.
If you are unsure about choosing the right therapist or psychologist, it might be useful to first learn more about therapy types and modalities.
How to find a therapist or counselor in Washington?
When looking to find a therapist, start by considering training and credentials. Studies also indicate that the therapeutic alliance, or the relationship the client develops with the therapist, is an important factor in their ability to work together to achieve the client’s goals.
What method of therapy is right for me?
When it comes to treatment methods, there's no 'right way.’ Each method of therapy can be beneficial for a variety of issues. Finding a psychologist or therapist who is a good fit for you is the most important step to discovering what type of therapy, or combination of therapeutic approaches, will meet your individual needs. Learn what to expect from different types of therapy and how they work.
How to use my insurance?
Understanding cost and insurance coverage is an important concern for many people. With some basic research and conversations with prospective therapists, you should be able to have a good understanding of the best way to afford therapy.