Eating Disorders Therapists in Downtown, Washington, DC

If you are feeling stressed, anxious or depressed, struggling with disordered eating, self esteem, relationships or career, we can work together to bring about concrete, lasting change. My approach combines a warm, collaborative style with evidence-based treatments. We will help you to gain useful insights and specific skills to manage your concerns. My goal is to help you to make mindful choices, and to have a happier, more empowered and satisfying life. I specialize in college students/young adults through middle-adulthood, and in anxiety, depression, eating disorders , relationships, and life transitions.

I am a licensed clinical social worker in Washington, DC specializing in the treatment of eating disorders , anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, adjustment disorders, and relationship problems. I have experience working with a diverse client population in college counseling and in Intensive Outpatient and Partial Hospitalization levels of care.

I am a clinical psychologist practicing for over 15 years. I have a lot of experience treating men and women facing a wide range of difficulties including depression, anxiety, low self esteem, relationship issues, work stresses, and life transitions. I have training in various treatment modalities including psychodynamic, CBT, and DBT and tailor my treatment to your needs. In general, I try to understand the origins of the problem and teach practical techniques for making improvements. I have a warm, interactive and collaborative style and will work with you to make positive changes in your life.

My goal as a therapist is to help clients embrace their authentic selves, foster meaningful relationships, and improve their quality of life. I work to create a safe and accepting environment that values the unique personality, lifestyle, and goals of the individual. My clinical expertise includes treatment of eating disorders , trauma, anxiety, depression and self-harm behaviors.

I work with individuals who feel their lives are hindered by unwanted or distressing feelings, or self-defeating patterns of behavior, and who experience depression, anxiety, anger, low self esteem, compulsive or impulsive behaviors, or relationship difficulties. By establishing more effective coping skills and responses, positive changes can develop and lead to a greater sense of fulfillment. I approach each individual treatment collaboratively, exploring the foundation of the problem, identifying problematic patterns, and then developing treatment goals tailored to the unique needs of each individual client.

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.

Are you looking to make a change in your life or your relationships? Do you want to understand why you tend to repeat the same patterns again and again? I am here to help. I believe in the resilience that exists within all of us and the healing power of the therapeutic relationship. My role as a therapist is that of an active collaborator, working together with clients to explore and address current challenges. My most important job is creating a safe and empathic therapeutic environment which fosters individual growth and empowers clients to overcome obstacles and achieve their goals.

Carl Jung once said, “The meeting of two personalities is like the contact of two chemical substances: if there is any reaction, both are transformed”. Never has there been a better time than now to 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.

Are you struggling with the effects of childhood trauma? Do you find it difficult to build and maintain healthy relationships? Do you experience family conflict? Shralita brings warmth, empathy, and specialized knowledge to help you recover from depression, anxiety, insomnia, dependent personality disorder, and adjustment disorder. You can expect supportive, practical help in overcoming the effects of trauma. Therapy will be tailored to your needs, using the tools that work best for you, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR).

Are you struggling to have a healthy relationship with yourself or with others? Does it often feel like happiness comes more easily to other people than it does to you? Or that somewhere along the way, you stumbled or lost your way, and are fighting to find it again? Let me assure you that you deserve and are capable of joy and growth. My work has shown me that happiness does not mean feeling "good" all the time, but rather being strong enough to tolerate all that life throws at us. Maybe you have been thrown an awful lot.

Are you wondering whether your worries about food, exercise, and weight are becoming a serious problem? I can help you understand the extent of the problem and help you understand if therapy would be a good option for you. While I have a wide range of experience treating many issues, I specialize in treating women and teens who struggle with eating issues, body acceptance, depression, anxiety, and trauma. I especially enjoy working with teens and young adults and their parents to establish a family structure conducive to recovery.

Hello and thank you for having the courage and strength to learn more about YOU. Psychotherapy is a process and a process that I will take with you. About me: I began my career over 20 years ago, and have worked in several grassroots organizations with the common mission of empowering individuals. I have a love for service and advocacy particularity for the most vulnerable and disenfranchised groups.

My focus is on listening with warmth, compassion, and curiosity to your life narrative to help you make sense of where your challenges have come from and how to best overcome them. I have significant experience treating issues such as anxiety, sad mood, body image concerns, addictive behaviors, low self-esteem, and traumatic experiences, and invite you to visit my website, www.dralexafram.com to learn more about my treatment approach for each of these concerns. My clinical work is informed by current research and I have had multiple articles published in peer reviewed journals.

I am licensed in D.C., MD, and VA and am providing tele-health only at this time. My role is to help you examine and work through your feelings in order to remove emotional weight and expand your comfort zone in a supportive and safe environment. Through our work you will develop a higher tolerance for stress, anxiety, shifts in mood, and unexpected challenges in life. I work with adults specializing in women's issues (pregnancy and postpartum), adjustment issues (parenthood; marriage; relocation); relationship issues; depression; trauma; and eating/body issues. I provide a safe space for those from all backgrounds and identities.

Aleesha’s goal is to create a safe and comfortable environment for all of her clients to be their genuine selves. She also hopes to help clients gain tools needed to process and express different emotions wholeheartedly. She believes that with a strong therapeutic relationship, anything is possible!

It takes courage, strength, and commitment to find and connect with a therapist, which is why I value and respect the time I spend with each and every client. I make sure that treatment is tailored to your needs and that you feel heard. My passion for therapy, in combination with my education and training, keeps me rooted in up-to-date, evidence-based practices, ensuring that I am able to provide the best possible services to our clients. At Barth Therapy, I specialize in providing services for LGBTQ+ persons, with an emphasis on transgender people of color.

I have been providing individual and couples therapy for 29 years. I have been told that my style is direct, compassionate and non-judgemental.

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.

I help clients who are feeling overwhelmed, stressed or depleted to make sense of their struggles and create an actionable, accessible plan for change. My approach combines tactical skill building with broader insight, helping you to develop more clearly defined personal goals and boundaries, and an increased sense of personal agency and self acceptance. I strive for clients to feel seen, heard and supported as we build towards a greater sense of wellbeing, balance and more satisfying relationships.