Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Downtown, Washington, DC
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Montrella S Cowan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, CEAP
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
As a psychotherapist focused on personal
trauma
, international bestselling author and dynamic speaker, I am also known for wellness workshops and CEU training.
Are you ready to ditch the anxiety, overwhelm and worry you feel about the year ahead? Are you ready for more thoughtful, more loving relationships? Are you ready to earn money doing the kind of work that you love? Are you ready to embrace faith and spirituality? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then now is the time to get the support you need to heal and move on. If you’re ready to have a happy, healthy, and fulfilling life, click the link below to schedule your complimentary consultation.

Miriam Duarte—Trauma, Anxiety, Grief, Depression
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, BA
Verified
Verified
We may draw from
trauma
-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other tools to help you build internal resources for sustained healing.
Do you have trouble with anxiety, insomnia, panic attacks, low motivation, feelings of depression, or recovering from grief? Have you been diagnosed with
PTSD
, or experienced a violent assault, domestic abuse, or neglect? Do you have difficulty controlling your anger? Have you found that your career development has stalled or you are just burnt out? In therapy, you can develop coping skills that you can start applying every day to make your life better. You can feel more empowered, more focused, and more in control. You can build self-esteem and self-confidence. Contact me via phone, text, or email. I am looking forward to helping!

Kim Harris Cobb
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD
Verified
Verified
Some of my specific specialties are
Trauma
,
PTSD
, Depression; Bi-Polar D/O; Bullying, Addiction, and Adolescent/ Parenting Issues.
My therapeutic viewpoint is that all clients can change if they have a supportive therapist in a therapeutic environment that is conducive to change. Additionally, they must have the desire to change, set goals, and work on the skills needed outside of the counseling session to create lasting change.

Andromeda Peters
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Verified
I have a holistic and strength-based approach to healing utilizing mindfulness techniques in combination with
trauma
-focused healing to assist with
PTSD
, anxiety, and depression with brain education.
Do you ever feel like you’re alone in your emotional challenges? Managing our mental health is something we should never have to do alone. My life’s journey has led me to my passions in both the mental health and entertainment industries, allowing me to advocate for mental health resources internationally and provide therapy. I guide people to feel their power which does not lie in an ideal of perfection, but rather to find ourselves in a space where we can begin to meet ourselves where we are to heal with self-compassion. With gratitude, I am a guide to assist individuals with depression, anxiety, and
PTSD
, as well as couples.

Sarah Charendoff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My approach is relational,
trauma
-informed, and collaborative.
The journey of our 20s and 30s is challenging to travel alone. Often we are left feeling overwhelmed, stressed, anxious, afraid, and wondering… Did I miss the class where they taught us how to navigate this road called life? Why does everyone else seem to know where they’re going and what they’re doing? Did I miss the exit? You are not alone in these thoughts, concerns, and the feeling of being stuck or paralyzed as to how to move forward. If you’re feeling like you’ve tried everything: a new career, a new city, or a new relationship to name a few, and you still feel like you’re missing something, it’s time to make a change!

Aaron Feinstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I've worked as a therapist, mostly in school-based and nonprofit settings, for 13 years, providing mental health support to students, parents, and school-based staff. My approach to therapy is eclectic, using different modalities that are tailored to each client's needs. These have included Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Solution-Focused therapy in service to clients dealing with
trauma
, anxiety, depression, and a range of other mental health diagnoses.

Kiona Bean
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
Kiona Bean is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 8 years of professional experience. She works with children, teens, and adults who are experiencing symptoms related to addiction, co-occurring disorders, depression, ADHD, anxiety, mood disorders, stress, and
trauma
. With Kiona's use of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) interventions, and a holistic approach, many of her clients have reframed their thoughts and feelings to produce different actions/outcomes.

Adriana Scott
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LGSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I serve children and young adults who have witnessed and/or experienced
trauma
in their lives that has temporarily handicapped them.
Hi! I am Adriana and I am happy to serve you. My ideal client ranges between the ages of 10-25 years old. They may suffer from low-self esteem, establishing their identify, or looking to overcome their traumas in life. These individuals are looking to become happier, healthier versions of themselves!
Waitlist for new clients

Hannah Ehrenzeller
Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor, MEd, LGPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
I have a keen interest in exploring
trauma
and its impacts, relationship experiences, and adults experiencing life transitions.
Life is tough! Perhaps you’ve been thrown a curveball you didn’t expect, or maybe you’ve just been feeling “stuck” lately. Whatever your experience may be, I am here to help. As a licensed graduate professional counselor, I aim to create a space for you where we can process what’s been on your mind and highlight your strengths in an ever-changing world.

Sylvia Pauling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
My areas of specialty are anxiety, depression,
trauma
, grief, domestic violence, and relationship issues.
I am a licensed professional counselor with over 30 years of experience in the treatment of mental health. I have a passion for my private practice. I believe in a holistic approach where I help clients to develop a treatment plan for clinical psychotherapy that is tailored specific to the client's individual needs. My treatment includes a collaborative client-therapist approach , which emphasizes the individual's strengths and insights and is based upon a balance of body, mind and soul. The client is at the center of my work. I'm passionate about helping clients reach their treatment goals.

Laura Niver
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I work with adults experiencing the impact of
trauma
, depression, anxiety, chronic illness, phase of life adjustment, and relationship issues.
We all have unique stories. Our pasts form us into who we are today, and oftentimes what once worked for us, no longer does. Therapy can help us gain the insight to understand our stories, but more importantly, help us to choose new ways of living and engaging with ourselves, others, and the world. In the context of a supportive relationship, we will work together to move towards a life that is more meaningful, satisfying, and free.
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Sara Mackey
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Does life constantly feel overwhelming? Do you have past or present
trauma
that seems to affect everything you think or do? Do you feel like your partner never listens to or understands you? Or does it feel like they just don’t care about you or your needs at all? These are all common experiences for individuals and couples. The good news is, there is hope and help. I can help you work through that
trauma
so it does not affect you constantly. I can teach you and your partner how to communicate better so that you can meet each other’s needs and get back to that loving place you were in at the start of the relationship.

Michael Garber
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
I work with adults and couples to address issues including depression, anxiety,
trauma
, personality disorders, relational difficulties, and life transitions.
Relationships can both hurt and heal us. Because of this, I stress the importance of a strong, caring therapeutic relationship. In the context of that relationship, I encourage patients to discuss their feelings and experiences, both past and present. We then engage in a collaborative dialogue that allows for inquiry into why patients feel the way they do and what factors have influenced their development into who they are and how they experience life. In doing so, they can often feel better about themselves, their relationships, and their place in the world.

Anne-Marie Deutsch
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
After many years as a psychotherapist working with adults, I’ve learned the best therapy is whatever encourages my clients to be curious about themselves and motivated to change what they really want to change while embracing what doesn’t need to change at all. Whether you are looking to work on anxiety, stress, family or relationship issues, work problems,
trauma
, sleep disorders, depression, or chronic illness – psychotherapy is a process that can help, and I will be happy to join you on that journey.

Holistic Psychotherapy by Santa, LLC.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, SEP
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I have been serving survivors of
trauma
for over 23 years.
No matter how you are feeling, know that there is someone out here to support you, don't lose hope. I believe that we all have the innate ability to be well, regardless of race, sexual orientation or gender identification. Traumatic and challenging experiences in our lifes, can affect our nervous system, rendering us vulnerable, confused and at times stuck/frozen in fight and or flight responses to life. It would be an honor to assist you at recognizing and reclaiming your strength and true potential through gentle, mindful and regulated interventions that provide balance and peace.

Yerneika Lopez
Counselor, MA, LGPC, ATR
Verified
Verified
I am a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor in the District of Columbia working with adolescents and adults. My training in art therapy,
Trauma
-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and person-centered therapy allows me to use an integrative approach tailored to the needs of the individual client. I use art therapy assessments to support in evaluation, treatment planning and treatment.

C'aira Neal
Counselor, MA, LGPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
I specialize in depression, anxiety, and
trauma
.
I am a Licensed Counselor in the District of Columbia and a National Certified Counselor (NCC) currently under the Supervision of Chevon Mathews, M.A, LPC, LCPC, NCC. I am passionate about benefiting the lives of others by fostering personal growth and change by acquiring new ways of learning and thinking through logic and flexibility, self-acceptance, personal competence, awareness of one’s full potential and establishing an interconnectedness of thinking, feeling, and behaving utilizing interventions such as Multicultural Counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Person-Centered Therapy.

Edward McCurty
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
My areas of expertise are treating depression, anxiety, grief and loss and
trauma
(
PTSD
).
We are born into mystery and we are on a spiritual quest to know ourselves more fully, to discover our life's purpose and to find our personal power. My therapeutic approach involves accompanying my clients on a journey of self-discovery and self-mastery. For, as Carlos Castaneda wrote, "We either make ourselves miserable or we make ourselves strong...the amount of work is the same." Ultimately, my goal is to be a mirror that reflects back to you your own innate goodness, strength and wisdom. We repeat what we don't repair. So, my job is to be a witness to your process of awakening the healer that's already present within you.

Kasaan E Holmes
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
My background includes a specialization in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to treat anxiety, depression, and
trauma
.
Therapy is a collaborative relationship where I listen deeply and utilize tools to support you in the process of personal healing and growth. In therapy, you will discover why unwanted feelings or patterns exist, feel empowered, and learn the tools to change them. I will work to help you achieve your goals, whether that includes decreasing anxiety or depression, living a more fulfilling life, or improving interpersonal relationships.

Manas Cor Psychological Services, PLLC
Psychologist, PhD, MEd
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I also provide individual psychotherapy with a strong skill-set in
trauma
-informed care for adolescents, young adults, adults, and women of color.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist in the DMV and currently offering testing and evaluation services out of my office in Capital Hill/Barracks area. I am able to provide comprehensive psychological assessments for learning disorders, anxiety and mood disorders, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), academic accommodations, and admissions testing. I also provide diagnostic clarification for psychiatric disorders if you are considering assessing for treatment progress or you/your provider seek a second opinion. I provide supervision for therapy and assessments, as well as welcome teaching and research opportunities.
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Trauma and PTSD Therapists
When should I seek treatment for trauma?
Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.
How long does trauma therapy take?
Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.
What happens if trauma is left untreated?
Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.
Can PTSD come back after treatment?
It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.