Therapists in Washington, DC

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Rola Jawdat
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C
Verified
Verified
Welcome to my practice and thank you for considering me as a companion on your journey towards healing and growth. Are you looking for a compassionate therapist who will listen deeply and attentively to your concerns whether they stem from difficulties coping with relationship issues, work stressors, past traumatic events or simply feeling that your life could have more meaning and depth?
(202) 858-0395
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Washington, DC 20006
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Zachariah Stutman
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Grounded in the alliance between the patient and clinician, psychotherapy provides a forum to communicate, organize, and manage thoughts and feelings. Treatment focuses on the expression and examination of emotion, exploration of avoidances, and identification of recurring themes and patterns. In addition to the cathartic impact, psychotherapy engenders flexibility of thought, tolerance, and opportunities to make more informed choices. I provide individual, couples, and family therapy for a variety of concerns, including: • Depression • Anxiety • Trauma • Relational difficulties and interpersonal conflict • Life transitions • Loss and grief • Stress management.
(202) 999-3194
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Washington, DC 20036
Not accepting new clients
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Heidi Block
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW
1 Endorsed
1 Endorsed
DO COME IN FOR A FREE CONSULT. It's the best way to tell if we can work well together. When the fit is a good one, and the therapist is skilled, therapy works. Therapy helps when your thoughts, feelings, or behaviors aren't working for you anymore.Therapy helps whether you feel devastated or just down. Therapy helps improve mood and functioning, sort out old or new crises, transform heartache or anxiety, and change relationship patterns. It can help you reach your life goals and live a fuller, richer life.
(202) 670-8945
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Washington, DC 20016
Not accepting new clients
Not accepting new clients
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Lina Assad Cates
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ATR-BC
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I see my role as an advocate. With a strong belief in human resilience, I work with individuals and couples who feel stuck and limited by life's challenges. By developing a safe and collaborative relationship with my clients, I empower them to find the strength within themselves to live their lives fully and authentically. I specialize in healing from traumatic experiences and addressing issues related to anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and low self-esteem.
(202) 905-0688
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Washington, DC 20002
Not accepting new clients
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Satmah J Davis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience with children, families, and couples. Within the therapeutic setting, my primary goal is to ensure overall progress to “work myself out of work.”
(202) 883-6182
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Washington, DC 20006
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Petra Duncan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have worked with individuals with a wide variety of concerns such as, depression, mood disorders, anxiety, adjustment disorder and PTSD. I am also passionate about providing services to our military members as well as caregivers of children with special needs. I am eager to hear your story, learn about your experiences, and to meet you where you are.
(202) 935-9013
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Washington, DC 20009
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Terrance York
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I take a strengths approach that is free from judgment. I believe in the importance of relationships and connection. I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker in the District of Columbia with a Master’s in Social Work from Howard University. I've worked with youth and adults who have experienced trauma. I've served clients ages 18+ with anxiety, depression, grief, PTSD, and racial, and LGBTQIA+ issues.
(202) 335-6852
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Washington, DC 20005
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Meredith Gardner
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families on a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, communication, divorce, grief, relationships and behavior management. I am primarily cognitive behavioral and take an active role in therapy, challenging clients to explore alternative ways to deal with their issues while creating a trusting and caring environment. I am the founder and clinical director of District Therapy Associates, a psychotherapy practice with several diverse therapists who focus on child, adolescent, adult, family, marriage, and group therapy.
(202) 609-8914
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Washington, DC 20016
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Heather Diamond
Psychologist, PsyD, JD
Verified
6 Endorsed
Verified
6 Endorsed
Finding the right therapist is an important part of having a positive experience in therapy. I am committed to working collaboratively with my clients to help them achieve their goals, manage difficult life situations and better understand themselves. My goal is to help you on your journey to a more fulfilling and balanced life. I am warm, accepting and non-judgmental. Whether you are looking for strategies to manage a challenging life situation, wish to improve your relationships or seek to increase your overall emotional well-being, I offer a safe environment in which you can explore these areas of your life.
(202) 817-2446
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Washington, DC 20006
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Susanne Rothe
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LGSW, LMSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
In our session, I will help you explore your feelings, examine patterns in your thoughts and behaviors, and identify other destructive inhibitions that are creating challenges for you. We will use a holistic treatment approach that will identify your strengths, areas of needed growth, and overall promotes your well being. By teaching tools for coping and change tailored to each individual in an environment of compassion and support, I have helped individuals and families to find a balance and move forward when life challenges arise.
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Washington, DC 20006
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Aisha Tyehimba
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, BA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
You look good on paper. You have the degree/s, maybe even the title. But something isn't quite right when you look in the mirror or look around at you and/or your family. It's a big step for anyone to recognize that what you've been doing isn't working. Depressed about your circumstances? Anxious about not yet showing up as the fantasy version of yourself. Feeling like you don't belong or don't deserve to be seen as good as you know you are but won't allow yourself to believe? Let's examine your narrative and find the path to how YOU will redefine your best self.
(202) 335-6829
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Washington, DC 20011
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Evan Tokarz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW
Verified
Verified
If you're grappling with challenges such as anxiety, depression, stress, or issues in your relationships, you're not alone. Sometimes, we get caught in repetitive patterns that seem insurmountable. Through individual therapy, I offer concrete strategies to help you break free from these cycles. My goal is to empower you with the tools you need to enhance self-awareness, boost confidence, and take actions that foster the personal growth you rightfully deserve.
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Washington, DC 20006
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Deborah P Hecker
Counselor, PhD
Verified
Verified
Combining her backgrounds in psychoanalysis and couples' training, Dr. Deborah Hecker has created a cutting-edge counseling process called Yours, Mine, Ours: Partnership Done Right. Her goals with her clients are twofold: to simultaneously help people to develop their unique identities and how to successfully integrate them into outstanding relationships.
(202) 410-2671
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Washington, DC 20015
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Ellen Walker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Verified
I'm a licensed clinical social worker in Washington, DC. I'm a little older than most, in my early 60s, but am an open-minded optimist. There aren’t too many issues that I haven’t dealt with. I would describe my approach to therapy as eclectic, drawing on a variety of modalities to best serve a client’s needs and goals.
(202) 804-3454
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Washington, DC 20007
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Not accepting new clients
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Mai Kindaichi
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Many of us experience emotional hardships and strains which affect our abilities to create and sustain satisfying connections, or feel like our strongest self. Our emotions can be affected by adjustments, grief and loss, traumas, physical illness, family distress, and life transitions which can have rippling effects across our multiple roles. Taking a step to connect with a trained counseling professional,with whom you feel a strong and safe fit, can be one way to feel support and better. Through individual, couples, and/or group therapy, or appropriate assessment, I hope to offer a range of psychological support.
(202) 683-8364 x112
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Washington, DC 20007
Not accepting new clients
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Deirdre Gaughan
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Each person has a unique story. I find exploring and understanding the layers of each person I encounter to be deeply meaningful and gratifying work. As a therapist, I take an approach of empathic curiosity in order to help you move towards the change you are looking for. I believe that therapy is most effective in a nonjudgmental and trusting environment. I consider my approach to be collaborative, helping you to pinpoint what in your life you are looking to change. I offer a space to process your experience and deeper emotions, gain insight into your relationships, and address patterns in order to better understand yourself.
(202) 915-3022
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Washington, DC 20017
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Waitlist for new clients
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Sonia Kotecha
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
If you are feeling stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed, therapy can be a safe, non-judgmental, space to process your emotions and gain clarity on what might be contributing to your distress. I would seek to understand your unique situation and perspective, and we would uncover thinking and behavior patterns getting in your way. Whether it's having the tools and skills to cope with daily stressors, managing anxiety, improving relationships, increasing your self-confidence, to living a more purpose-driven life, together, we would develop customized strategies to help meet your desired outcome.
(202) 804-1541
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Washington, DC 20006
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Waitlist for new clients
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Robert J. Adamski
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
After more than 35 years of practice, I believe that intellectual and emotional insight must lead to behavioral change for psychotherapy to have true value for the client. The process of self-discovery allows the client to make clear and informed choices and to take responsibility for the results. I prefer clients who are courageous enough to seek the truth and change how they behave in order to create a better life.
(202) 643-0962
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Washington, DC 20007
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Not accepting new clients
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Erin K McCleary
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
Erin is a licensed clinical social worker who believes in our innate ability to heal if offered support, compassion, and empowering information. As a licensed body-worker for nearly a decade with a passion for wellness, she brings to her practice the importance of the mind-body connection and uses mindful strategies to promote emotional health. With a sense of humor and warmth, she is adept at creating a comfortable environment where tools for growth and desired change are attainable.
(202) 760-4468
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Washington, DC 20009
Not accepting new clients
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Associates in Corporate Psychotherapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD
Verified
Verified
Unlock Peak Performance, Elevate Workplace Mental Health, and Drive Business Growth. Led by a team of highly-skilled Corporate Psychotherapists, Executive Performance Coaches, and Organizational Psychologists, we support Group and Team Relations, Communication, Leadership, High Performance, and Thriving for high-performing and healthy people and teams that drive business success.
(877) 759-0919
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Washington, DC 20016
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Is online therapy a good option?

Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.

What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?

Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.

What type of therapist is right for me?

Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.

Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?

The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors. Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.

What type of therapy is right for me?

The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.

Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?

Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.