Multiracial Therapists in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC
You don't feel like yourself, and no one has been able to tell you why. Maybe your mood crashes on a schedule. Maybe pregnancy or postpartum rearranged something you can't quite name. Maybe perimenopause is doing things nobody warned you about. Most of the people I work with have already been told it's just stress, just hormones, just what happens, and they arrive tired of explaining themselves. We start by taking the whole picture seriously: hormones, sleep, feeding, trauma, physical health, and the life you're actually living. Then we work out what is driving it, together, until things start to make sense again.
You don't feel like yourself, and no one has been able to tell you why. Maybe your mood crashes on a schedule. Maybe pregnancy or postpartum rearranged something you can't quite name. Maybe perimenopause is doing things nobody warned you about. Most of the people I work with have already been told it's just stress, just hormones, just what happens, and they arrive tired of explaining themselves. We start by taking the whole picture seriously: hormones, sleep, feeding, trauma, physical health, and the life you're actually living. Then we work out what is driving it, together, until things start to make sense again.
Kirk
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, JDLLM, LCSWC, LICSW
2 Endorsed
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC 20010
I help patients find hope in adversity. I explore a patient's need for external validation and identify old, negative motivators used to inspire achievement-based goals. I teach self-care and self-regulating practices while modeling healthy attunement. Together, we explore conflict-avoidant behaviors and healthy dependency. Being a highly sensitive person is not a weakness but an empathic strength. I explore the guilt, shame, and fear that cause "analysis paralysis." I analyze unhealthy habits and teach clients to build trust and reconnect with a traumatic body that no longer trusts. You are the expert and I am your guide.
I help patients find hope in adversity. I explore a patient's need for external validation and identify old, negative motivators used to inspire achievement-based goals. I teach self-care and self-regulating practices while modeling healthy attunement. Together, we explore conflict-avoidant behaviors and healthy dependency. Being a highly sensitive person is not a weakness but an empathic strength. I explore the guilt, shame, and fear that cause "analysis paralysis." I analyze unhealthy habits and teach clients to build trust and reconnect with a traumatic body that no longer trusts. You are the expert and I am your guide.
I am a compassionate, trauma‑informed therapist committed to supporting individuals, couples, and families in navigating life transitions, healing from complex trauma, and reclaiming emotional balance. Based in Washington, D.C., I bring a warm, collaborative presence to every session, offering a safe, empowering space where clients feel heard and understood.
I am a compassionate, trauma‑informed therapist committed to supporting individuals, couples, and families in navigating life transitions, healing from complex trauma, and reclaiming emotional balance. Based in Washington, D.C., I bring a warm, collaborative presence to every session, offering a safe, empowering space where clients feel heard and understood.
As a biracial clinician, I bring both professional expertise and a unique perspective to my work.
Whether you're feeling personally overwhelmed, perhaps struggling to connect with your adolescent, or a family adjusting to separation, divorce, or co-parenting, you don't have to figure it out alone. I provide a supportive, culturally responsive space where individuals and families can strengthen relationships, build resilience, and move toward lasting growth together.
As a biracial clinician, I bring both professional expertise and a unique perspective to my work.
Whether you're feeling personally overwhelmed, perhaps struggling to connect with your adolescent, or a family adjusting to separation, divorce, or co-parenting, you don't have to figure it out alone. I provide a supportive, culturally responsive space where individuals and families can strengthen relationships, build resilience, and move toward lasting growth together.
My practice is guided by your needs and goals. Through an integrative approach, I will help you identify your strengths, goals, and the barriers that have been keeping you from improving your life. By understanding how your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors interrelate, you will be better equipped to make effective changes. I will help you acquire and incorporate skills that will allow you to improve your overall wellness, relationship with others, and most importantly, your relationship with yourself.
My practice is guided by your needs and goals. Through an integrative approach, I will help you identify your strengths, goals, and the barriers that have been keeping you from improving your life. By understanding how your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors interrelate, you will be better equipped to make effective changes. I will help you acquire and incorporate skills that will allow you to improve your overall wellness, relationship with others, and most importantly, your relationship with yourself.
It’s so easy to get caught in the pace of life in DC that you end up in constant survival mode. When that happens, taking care of yourself - your wellness and real, sustainable, deep healing - can get pushed to the back burner. There’s just never a "good time" to address the bad habits and negative cycles keeping you stuck. The truth is, managing daily stress and anxiety only goes so far if deeper trauma stays untouched. As an NYU-trained therapist with 25 years in psychology, I help people break that loop and get unstuck by addressing the deeper issues underneath. Together, we can restore your balance, peace, and purpose.
It’s so easy to get caught in the pace of life in DC that you end up in constant survival mode. When that happens, taking care of yourself - your wellness and real, sustainable, deep healing - can get pushed to the back burner. There’s just never a "good time" to address the bad habits and negative cycles keeping you stuck. The truth is, managing daily stress and anxiety only goes so far if deeper trauma stays untouched. As an NYU-trained therapist with 25 years in psychology, I help people break that loop and get unstuck by addressing the deeper issues underneath. Together, we can restore your balance, peace, and purpose.
I am a Psychodynamic psychologist that integrates Cognitive Behavioral and Mindfulness therapies to help clients meet their goals. I am also a culturally responsive and trauma informed practitioner that pays attention to the intersection of our identities, experiences and our society as they relate to race, sex, gender, class, sexual orientation, ability and age. I work with all my clients to develop a safe and collaborative relationship in which we can address their goals together. Through this relationship I aim to help people develop the self-awareness and skills they need to live authentically and confidently.
I am a Psychodynamic psychologist that integrates Cognitive Behavioral and Mindfulness therapies to help clients meet their goals. I am also a culturally responsive and trauma informed practitioner that pays attention to the intersection of our identities, experiences and our society as they relate to race, sex, gender, class, sexual orientation, ability and age. I work with all my clients to develop a safe and collaborative relationship in which we can address their goals together. Through this relationship I aim to help people develop the self-awareness and skills they need to live authentically and confidently.
Living as your own worst critic can drain you of your sense of empowerment and energy. You might struggle with a demanding inner monologue that includes anxious, shameful thoughts. If your instinct is to regularly criticize and blame yourself for perceived failures, I can help. I am a psychotherapist licensed in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia with over 10 years of experience. I work with adults and young adults from diverse backgrounds who may be experiencing challenges related to: anxiety, depression, perinatal mental health, fertility, work-life balance, life transitions, and issues stemming from low self-worth.
Living as your own worst critic can drain you of your sense of empowerment and energy. You might struggle with a demanding inner monologue that includes anxious, shameful thoughts. If your instinct is to regularly criticize and blame yourself for perceived failures, I can help. I am a psychotherapist licensed in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia with over 10 years of experience. I work with adults and young adults from diverse backgrounds who may be experiencing challenges related to: anxiety, depression, perinatal mental health, fertility, work-life balance, life transitions, and issues stemming from low self-worth.
I love supporting and empowering clients to care for their whole selves as they reach their wellness goals. Through compassionate reflection on relationships with self, family, friends, and society, I work with clients to heal patterns of self-talk and behavior that can make us feel stuck and overwhelmed. I specialize in anxiety, depression, and trauma. As a white-passing, mixed-race Korean American eldest daughter, a late-recognized neurodivergent woman, and TCK, I welcome the opportunity to work with clients facing challenges related to culture, intergenerational issues, authenticity, and identity.
I love supporting and empowering clients to care for their whole selves as they reach their wellness goals. Through compassionate reflection on relationships with self, family, friends, and society, I work with clients to heal patterns of self-talk and behavior that can make us feel stuck and overwhelmed. I specialize in anxiety, depression, and trauma. As a white-passing, mixed-race Korean American eldest daughter, a late-recognized neurodivergent woman, and TCK, I welcome the opportunity to work with clients facing challenges related to culture, intergenerational issues, authenticity, and identity.
You have spent years being the one everyone leans on. At work you perform. At home you manage everything. In relationships you hold back what you actually feel because it is easier than the fallout. And somewhere along the way, you stopped asking yourself what you need. I am Ledrea Taylor, LCSW. I work with women who are done performing strength and ready to actually feel it. I specialize in trauma, anxiety, emotional exhaustion, and relationship patterns that keep you stuck. I also work with couples and families across Maryland, Virginia, and DC through secure video sessions.
You have spent years being the one everyone leans on. At work you perform. At home you manage everything. In relationships you hold back what you actually feel because it is easier than the fallout. And somewhere along the way, you stopped asking yourself what you need. I am Ledrea Taylor, LCSW. I work with women who are done performing strength and ready to actually feel it. I specialize in trauma, anxiety, emotional exhaustion, and relationship patterns that keep you stuck. I also work with couples and families across Maryland, Virginia, and DC through secure video sessions.
I specialize in working with adults (18+) who are navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, stress, and challenges in relationships and family dynamics. My approach combines CBT, DBT, and attachment-based techniques, along with an existential perspective, because I believe therapy should be tailored to your unique experiences, challenges, and personal preferences.
I specialize in working with adults (18+) who are navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, stress, and challenges in relationships and family dynamics. My approach combines CBT, DBT, and attachment-based techniques, along with an existential perspective, because I believe therapy should be tailored to your unique experiences, challenges, and personal preferences.
You feel alone, misunderstood and anxious about showing up as your full, authentic self. You feel emotionally disconnected from loved ones because they don’t get you anymore. Or maybe they never did. You find yourself searching for meaning in life while trying to understand who you are and where you belong. You feel lost and terrified. Those around you don’t understand, nor do they see how much you’re struggling. You’ve become good at hiding how you really feel. Sometimes you feel others may be better off without you. You're close to giving up, but you want to make a change. You long to be understood and accepted, and to belong.
You feel alone, misunderstood and anxious about showing up as your full, authentic self. You feel emotionally disconnected from loved ones because they don’t get you anymore. Or maybe they never did. You find yourself searching for meaning in life while trying to understand who you are and where you belong. You feel lost and terrified. Those around you don’t understand, nor do they see how much you’re struggling. You’ve become good at hiding how you really feel. Sometimes you feel others may be better off without you. You're close to giving up, but you want to make a change. You long to be understood and accepted, and to belong.
Agustin Aguirre
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW, LCSW-C
3 Endorsed
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC 20010
If you are feeling overwhelmed by emotions that might seem unhelpful, such as anxiety, hopelessness, anger, shame, or addictive behaviors, know you're not alone. Therapy can provide a nurturing space to help release those burdens and begin healing and reconnecting with your true self.
I am a trauma-informed therapist who believes in the power of healing within a collaborative and compassionate therapeutic environment. Together, we will create a safe space where you can cultivate greater resilience, reduce reactive behaviors, achieve emotional balance, foster self-compassion, and strengthen your connection with your inner self.
If you are feeling overwhelmed by emotions that might seem unhelpful, such as anxiety, hopelessness, anger, shame, or addictive behaviors, know you're not alone. Therapy can provide a nurturing space to help release those burdens and begin healing and reconnecting with your true self.
I am a trauma-informed therapist who believes in the power of healing within a collaborative and compassionate therapeutic environment. Together, we will create a safe space where you can cultivate greater resilience, reduce reactive behaviors, achieve emotional balance, foster self-compassion, and strengthen your connection with your inner self.
My ideal clients are kids, adults, and couples.
- Kids (8+) and families who struggle to navigate big emotions, ADHD, or behavioral challenges. Their parents are loving but exhausted, seeking answers and support.
- Adults carry the weight of past traumas—often burned out from years of "pushing through" without understanding the why behind their struggles.
- Couples who feel disconnected, caught in cycles of conflict or distance, and longing to rebuild trust and intimacy.
My ideal clients are open to art-based activities to better connect with themselves and those they love.
My ideal clients are kids, adults, and couples.
- Kids (8+) and families who struggle to navigate big emotions, ADHD, or behavioral challenges. Their parents are loving but exhausted, seeking answers and support.
- Adults carry the weight of past traumas—often burned out from years of "pushing through" without understanding the why behind their struggles.
- Couples who feel disconnected, caught in cycles of conflict or distance, and longing to rebuild trust and intimacy.
My ideal clients are open to art-based activities to better connect with themselves and those they love.
My professional vision is to assist & guide my client(s) to optimal personal and professional outcomes. My ideal clients are individuals (teens & adults), elite student athletes & organizations who seek one or more of the following: clinical supervision for social work advanced licensure, bio-psychosocial assessment of a client's comprehensive history (educational, legal or health requirements), wellness coaching, organizational development, and mental health first aid certification. I offer a variety of individualized service options. My favorite quote is, "embrace the metamorphosis". I look forward to partnering with you.
My professional vision is to assist & guide my client(s) to optimal personal and professional outcomes. My ideal clients are individuals (teens & adults), elite student athletes & organizations who seek one or more of the following: clinical supervision for social work advanced licensure, bio-psychosocial assessment of a client's comprehensive history (educational, legal or health requirements), wellness coaching, organizational development, and mental health first aid certification. I offer a variety of individualized service options. My favorite quote is, "embrace the metamorphosis". I look forward to partnering with you.
Online Therapists
I am committed to helping individuals who feel challenged in their relationships, careers, or personal lives reconnect with their strengths and create meaningful, lasting change. My approach is collaborative, strengths-based, and tailored to your unique needs, grounded in the belief that you already possess the capacity for growth and healing. I provide a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can gain insight, build resilience, and develop practical tools to navigate life's challenges with greater confidence and purpose.
I am committed to helping individuals who feel challenged in their relationships, careers, or personal lives reconnect with their strengths and create meaningful, lasting change. My approach is collaborative, strengths-based, and tailored to your unique needs, grounded in the belief that you already possess the capacity for growth and healing. I provide a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can gain insight, build resilience, and develop practical tools to navigate life's challenges with greater confidence and purpose.
I work with adults who are ready to turn inward, including BIPOC and LGBTQ+ folx carrying the weight of trauma, anxiety, grief, and systemic stress. Many arrive having held it all together for so long they have lost touch with themselves.
I bring a trauma-informed, somatic approach rooted in depth psychology. Together we create space that is warm, honest, and boundaried, working at your nervous system's pace until you feel at home in yourself again.
I work with adults who are ready to turn inward, including BIPOC and LGBTQ+ folx carrying the weight of trauma, anxiety, grief, and systemic stress. Many arrive having held it all together for so long they have lost touch with themselves.
I bring a trauma-informed, somatic approach rooted in depth psychology. Together we create space that is warm, honest, and boundaried, working at your nervous system's pace until you feel at home in yourself again.
Ehrhardt Therapy and
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, LPC
2 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20006
Beginning therapy can feel like a big step, but it’s often the first toward meaningful insight and lasting personal growth. We understand that therapy is not a one-size-fits-all process. Our approach is tailored to you—whether you’re working through past experiences, navigating present challenges, or seeking greater balance in your life. You don’t have to do it alone.
Our goal is to create a safe, supportive, and compassionate environment where you feel comfortable sharing openly and working toward change.
Beginning therapy can feel like a big step, but it’s often the first toward meaningful insight and lasting personal growth. We understand that therapy is not a one-size-fits-all process. Our approach is tailored to you—whether you’re working through past experiences, navigating present challenges, or seeking greater balance in your life. You don’t have to do it alone.
Our goal is to create a safe, supportive, and compassionate environment where you feel comfortable sharing openly and working toward change.
Hi everyone! I'm Andromeda, and thank you for being here. Mental health is not a journey we should have to navigate alone.
My path has been shaped by my passions for mental health and entertainment, allowing me to serve as both a therapist and mental health advocate. I help my clients connect with their inner strength by cultivating self-compassion, exploring trauma, and learning how the past can impact the present.
As a first-generation Ghanaian, Afro-Indigenous therapist, I bring a culturally grounded perspective to sessions. My goal is to help clients deepen self-understanding and learn how to validate and meet their needs.
Hi everyone! I'm Andromeda, and thank you for being here. Mental health is not a journey we should have to navigate alone.
My path has been shaped by my passions for mental health and entertainment, allowing me to serve as both a therapist and mental health advocate. I help my clients connect with their inner strength by cultivating self-compassion, exploring trauma, and learning how the past can impact the present.
As a first-generation Ghanaian, Afro-Indigenous therapist, I bring a culturally grounded perspective to sessions. My goal is to help clients deepen self-understanding and learn how to validate and meet their needs.
My clients are adults and couples who have arrived at a threshold — a moment where something has to shift, even when the path forward isn't clear. They may be navigating a major life transition, sitting with depression or anxiety, recovering from trauma, integrating psychedelic experiences, managing ADHD, or working through the weight of divorce. Others are exploring non-traditional relationship structures or identities and want a space that is affirming, inviting, and nonjudgemental. What they share is a readiness — not necessarily to figure it all out, but to meet the moments of uncertainty and find their center again.
My clients are adults and couples who have arrived at a threshold — a moment where something has to shift, even when the path forward isn't clear. They may be navigating a major life transition, sitting with depression or anxiety, recovering from trauma, integrating psychedelic experiences, managing ADHD, or working through the weight of divorce. Others are exploring non-traditional relationship structures or identities and want a space that is affirming, inviting, and nonjudgemental. What they share is a readiness — not necessarily to figure it all out, but to meet the moments of uncertainty and find their center again.
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FAQ - About Multiracial Counseling
Why might mixed race or multiracial identity be important to address in therapy?
Mixed race or multiracial identity can shape how you understand yourself and relate to others around you, so it is natural that this identity may be important to speak about in therapy. If you identify as mixed race, you may find it helpful to speak with a therapist about identity, belonging, racism, cultural disconnection, or feeling pressure to “choose” one part of your background over another. A therapist who understands or shares your mixed race identity may be better able to support conversations about your experiences. A shared background may also strengthen the therapeutic alliance, which refers to the working relationship between you and your therapist and is tied to positive therapy outcomes.
How can a mixed race therapist support couples counseling or family therapy?
Like other therapists, mixed race therapists can support couples and families with a broad range of concerns, including communication challenges, conflict, parenting, life transitions, and relationship stress. However, therapists who personally identify as mixed race may be especially helpful when race, culture, or ethnicity are part of the concerns being discussed, such as when partners come from different cultural backgrounds and are navigating differing personal or community expectations. A mixed race therapist may also help couples and families explore how identity shapes each person’s experience in the relationship. Family members, for instance, may not experience race or culture in the same way, even within the same household. Therapy can offer a space to talk through these differences.
How might I inquire about a therapist's experience working with mixed race or multiracial clients?
The initial consultation, which is typically a brief phone or video call, can be a good time to ask about a therapist’s experience working with multiracial clients. You can ask specific questions, such as “Do you have experience working with multiracial clients?” or broader questions, such as “How do you approach cultural identity in your practice?” As sessions begin, it can be helpful to notice how the therapist responds to your concerns. A good therapist should respond with respect, curiosity, and cultural humility. If you feel dismissed or misunderstood, or if you find yourself having to explain your beliefs or cultural context constantly, it may be worth considering another therapist.
Who is included in Psychology Today's directory of mixed race therapists?
The directory of mixed race therapists includes therapists who have shared their mixed race or multiracial identity in their profiles, as well as therapists who indicate that they have extensive experience working with mixed race clients, regardless of their own background. Not all therapists choose to disclose this information on their profile, and these individuals may not appear in search results for this reason.