Therapists in Downtown, Washington, DC
Susanne Rothe
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Downtown, Washington, DC 20006 (Online Only)
Welcome to 'Clarity Through Therapy'. 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.
Welcome to 'Clarity Through Therapy'. 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.
Amy Anne Gomez
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Downtown, Washington, DC 20036
I am committed to providing a safe and non-judgmental space for you to explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences. I am passionate about helping clients navigate through anxiety, depression, life shifts, relationships, dating, sexuality, gender, and trauma. I advocate for a sex-positive atmosphere, believing that sexuality is a vital part of human identity. Together, we'll explore the stories that shape your life, allowing you to better understand yourself and the patterns that may be holding you back.
I am committed to providing a safe and non-judgmental space for you to explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences. I am passionate about helping clients navigate through anxiety, depression, life shifts, relationships, dating, sexuality, gender, and trauma. I advocate for a sex-positive atmosphere, believing that sexuality is a vital part of human identity. Together, we'll explore the stories that shape your life, allowing you to better understand yourself and the patterns that may be holding you back.
Antoine L. Crosby
Psychologist, PhD, PSYPACT
Verified Verified
Downtown, Washington, DC 20005 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Affirmative Spaces specializes in providing psychotherapy to LGBTQIA+ people of color and other marginalized groups. In treatment, I utilize a culturally informed approach and strive to create a space where you are free to be your unapologetic, authentic self and ensure your experiences are honored, affirmed, and handled with care. Additionally, I utilize a theoretical approach that explores the influence of early relationships on current functioning. In each therapy relationship, I collaborate with clients to gain insight into their unique experiences and how these experiences contribute to the current distress experienced.
Affirmative Spaces specializes in providing psychotherapy to LGBTQIA+ people of color and other marginalized groups. In treatment, I utilize a culturally informed approach and strive to create a space where you are free to be your unapologetic, authentic self and ensure your experiences are honored, affirmed, and handled with care. Additionally, I utilize a theoretical approach that explores the influence of early relationships on current functioning. In each therapy relationship, I collaborate with clients to gain insight into their unique experiences and how these experiences contribute to the current distress experienced.
Kara Gruszewski
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Downtown, Washington, DC 20006
Some reasons you might seek therapy with me include the following: if you are struggling with anxiety or depression; if you lack motivation or feel overwhelmed by stress; if you are having trouble in your romantic or social relationships; if you are grieving the loss of a loved one; if you are navigating challenging workplace relationships; or if you are having strong emotional responses you don't understand.
Some reasons you might seek therapy with me include the following: if you are struggling with anxiety or depression; if you lack motivation or feel overwhelmed by stress; if you are having trouble in your romantic or social relationships; if you are grieving the loss of a loved one; if you are navigating challenging workplace relationships; or if you are having strong emotional responses you don't understand.
Alysha Damratowski
Counselor, MA, LGPC
Verified Verified
Downtown, Washington, DC 20006 (Online Only)
I'm a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC) with Arelis Perez Psychotherapy Services. I have years of experience assisting individuals who have undergone challenging experiences, specializing in working with adults who have experienced stress, grief/loss, anxiety, depression, attachment, adjustment disorders, and trauma. You are the expert in your own life and I believe that together, we can create a warm, empathetic, and supportive space to address your experiences and concerns. I prefer an integrative approach in working with my clients.
I'm a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC) with Arelis Perez Psychotherapy Services. I have years of experience assisting individuals who have undergone challenging experiences, specializing in working with adults who have experienced stress, grief/loss, anxiety, depression, attachment, adjustment disorders, and trauma. You are the expert in your own life and I believe that together, we can create a warm, empathetic, and supportive space to address your experiences and concerns. I prefer an integrative approach in working with my clients.
Di Lauro & Associates Counseling, PLLC
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, LGPC
Verified Verified
Downtown, Washington, DC 20006 (Online Only)
Latrice brings a wealth of expertise in addressing a diverse range of challenges, including mood and anxiety disorders, trauma, life transitions, self-esteem issues, occupational challenges and stress, substance use disorder, and physical disabilities. Her therapeutic approach is rooted in empathy, warmth, and trust, creating a collaborative space for clients to explore and embrace their feelings and experiences. Latrice plays a crucial role in helping clients understand themselves, their past, relationships, and self-awareness, fostering authenticity and life transformation.
Latrice brings a wealth of expertise in addressing a diverse range of challenges, including mood and anxiety disorders, trauma, life transitions, self-esteem issues, occupational challenges and stress, substance use disorder, and physical disabilities. Her therapeutic approach is rooted in empathy, warmth, and trust, creating a collaborative space for clients to explore and embrace their feelings and experiences. Latrice plays a crucial role in helping clients understand themselves, their past, relationships, and self-awareness, fostering authenticity and life transformation.
Samira Pizarro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Downtown, Washington, DC 20001
Samira Pizaro is a licensed clinical social worker dedicated to motivating change, creating healthier habits, and building a safe space for clients. You can trust Samira will be purpose-driven and practical around your care needs and treatment planning. Her approach toward accessible, well-rounded mental health care includes challenging negative thinking with insightful questioning and value-oriented goal setting so you can maintain the healthiest version of yourself. With Samira, you will explore what your values are and find ways to use those values to stay committed to your goals.
Samira Pizaro is a licensed clinical social worker dedicated to motivating change, creating healthier habits, and building a safe space for clients. You can trust Samira will be purpose-driven and practical around your care needs and treatment planning. Her approach toward accessible, well-rounded mental health care includes challenging negative thinking with insightful questioning and value-oriented goal setting so you can maintain the healthiest version of yourself. With Samira, you will explore what your values are and find ways to use those values to stay committed to your goals.
I believe that psychotherapy provides the opportunity to develop self-awareness, improve our relationships with others, and alleviate distress and suffering. Whether you are struggling with anxiety or depression, dealing with life’s transitions and challenges, or seeking to improve your overall well-being, I can help you develop the strategies and insight to do so. Together we will identify patterns of relating to yourself and others that are no longer working for you and figure out how to replace them with more fulfilling and satisfying ones.
I believe that psychotherapy provides the opportunity to develop self-awareness, improve our relationships with others, and alleviate distress and suffering. Whether you are struggling with anxiety or depression, dealing with life’s transitions and challenges, or seeking to improve your overall well-being, I can help you develop the strategies and insight to do so. Together we will identify patterns of relating to yourself and others that are no longer working for you and figure out how to replace them with more fulfilling and satisfying ones.
Melissa Nicolaou
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Downtown, Washington, DC 20006
Deciding to begin therapy can be a difficult step, but by building a supportive therapeutic relationship, we can understand what’s painful and troubling to you in a way that feels manageable. Maybe you’re not where you want to be in your life; you find yourself repeating familiar patterns and feeling stuck, or you feel overwhelmed by life transitions, anxiety, relationship struggles, loss, or addiction. You might find that talking to your family and friends isn’t helping you cope with your challenges as much as you'd like, and you realize you need a different kind of support.
Deciding to begin therapy can be a difficult step, but by building a supportive therapeutic relationship, we can understand what’s painful and troubling to you in a way that feels manageable. Maybe you’re not where you want to be in your life; you find yourself repeating familiar patterns and feeling stuck, or you feel overwhelmed by life transitions, anxiety, relationship struggles, loss, or addiction. You might find that talking to your family and friends isn’t helping you cope with your challenges as much as you'd like, and you realize you need a different kind of support.
Aaliyah J Muhammad
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, TCYM, EMDR
Verified Verified
Downtown, Washington, DC 20006
Not accepting new clients
Not Accepting New Clients -- With over 10 years of experience working with at risk youth, substance users, trauma survivors, the LGBTQ community, families in conflict, those with interpersonal relationships struggles, work-life balance challenges, grief, depression, and anxiety. Most of the clients I work with seek relief from stress, confusion, feelings associated with grief/loss, low self-esteem, hopelessness, struggles related to change/adjustment, and feelings of stagnation.
Not Accepting New Clients -- With over 10 years of experience working with at risk youth, substance users, trauma survivors, the LGBTQ community, families in conflict, those with interpersonal relationships struggles, work-life balance challenges, grief, depression, and anxiety. Most of the clients I work with seek relief from stress, confusion, feelings associated with grief/loss, low self-esteem, hopelessness, struggles related to change/adjustment, and feelings of stagnation.
SoulSeed Counseling & Consulting
Licensed Professional Counselor, MAR, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Downtown, Washington, DC 20005 (Online Only)
Email Inquiries preferred! We are now SoulSeed Counseling & Consulting! If you are seeking to enhance your life by building connection, character, and community, we invite you to contact us so we can begin the journey together. Although our clinical team varies, we work, primarily, from a Cognitive-Behavioral foundation. Our clinicians use multiple counseling methodologies including: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Relational Cultural Therapy (RCT), Mindfulness, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Couples Method, and others.
Email Inquiries preferred! We are now SoulSeed Counseling & Consulting! If you are seeking to enhance your life by building connection, character, and community, we invite you to contact us so we can begin the journey together. Although our clinical team varies, we work, primarily, from a Cognitive-Behavioral foundation. Our clinicians use multiple counseling methodologies including: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Relational Cultural Therapy (RCT), Mindfulness, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Couples Method, and others.
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The MECCA Group is comprised of a clinically and culturally diverse team of professionals who provide comprehensive services for children, adolescents, young adults, and their support systems in the Washington, DC Metropolitan area. Our dedicated team of therapeutic professionals consists of psychologists, social workers, counselors, behavior analysts, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, vocational specialists, and special educators. All professional team members have extensive knowledge and experience in providing evidence-based practices as well comprehensive holistic care to help all clients reach their highest potential and to Live Fully.
The MECCA Group is comprised of a clinically and culturally diverse team of professionals who provide comprehensive services for children, adolescents, young adults, and their support systems in the Washington, DC Metropolitan area. Our dedicated team of therapeutic professionals consists of psychologists, social workers, counselors, behavior analysts, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, vocational specialists, and special educators. All professional team members have extensive knowledge and experience in providing evidence-based practices as well comprehensive holistic care to help all clients reach their highest potential and to Live Fully.
I work alongside my clients to create collaborative, warm, comfortable bonds as they navigate life challenges. My understanding of client's context and concerns is informed by my perspective and experiences as a former arts writer and academic, as well as my training in counseling. This multi-disciplinary approach to hearing client's stories enables me to engage the complexity of my clients' lives while focusing on them as full people. Working with people whose struggles with substances, stresses, and relationships compel them to seek external insight and support is an honor and joy.
I work alongside my clients to create collaborative, warm, comfortable bonds as they navigate life challenges. My understanding of client's context and concerns is informed by my perspective and experiences as a former arts writer and academic, as well as my training in counseling. This multi-disciplinary approach to hearing client's stories enables me to engage the complexity of my clients' lives while focusing on them as full people. Working with people whose struggles with substances, stresses, and relationships compel them to seek external insight and support is an honor and joy.
The journey of life is complex. We can often find ourselves struggling with difficult emotions, challenging circumstances, and protective parts that no longer serve us. Sometimes, these patterns can be greater understood by connecting with the influences of our past or the complexities of our relationships. I believe therapy can be a powerful tool to create safety in both feeling and understanding. As a therapist, I value building a collaborative and authentic space for you to explore your relationships, your experiences, and yourself. Together, we will work to move towards empowerment, self-acceptance, and self-compassion.
The journey of life is complex. We can often find ourselves struggling with difficult emotions, challenging circumstances, and protective parts that no longer serve us. Sometimes, these patterns can be greater understood by connecting with the influences of our past or the complexities of our relationships. I believe therapy can be a powerful tool to create safety in both feeling and understanding. As a therapist, I value building a collaborative and authentic space for you to explore your relationships, your experiences, and yourself. Together, we will work to move towards empowerment, self-acceptance, and self-compassion.
Keira R Bell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW, LGSW
Verified Verified
Downtown, Washington, DC 20002 (Online Only)
KèIra is a practicing Licensed Master Social Worker in DMV area. Her experience includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, and Couples Counseling. KèIra is kindhearted, warm and makes her clients feel valued and validated through their life transitions. KèIra is passionate about supporting individuals through their mental health journey. As your therapist, KèIra will be open and non judgmental, but will hold you accountable to your goals. KèIra is dedicated to redefining the stigma of mental health in the black community and helping curate a Safe Space to do so.
KèIra is a practicing Licensed Master Social Worker in DMV area. Her experience includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, and Couples Counseling. KèIra is kindhearted, warm and makes her clients feel valued and validated through their life transitions. KèIra is passionate about supporting individuals through their mental health journey. As your therapist, KèIra will be open and non judgmental, but will hold you accountable to your goals. KèIra is dedicated to redefining the stigma of mental health in the black community and helping curate a Safe Space to do so.
I specialize in therapy for children and teens facing behavioral and emotional challenges, as well as supporting their parents. If your child's intense emotions or behaviors are overwhelming, or if your teen is struggling with defiance, social challenges, or managing their feelings, know that you're not alone. My balanced approach focuses on helping your child or teen express and regulate their emotions positively, while equally empowering you as a parent with effective strategies for guidance and support. Together, we'll work towards building stronger family dynamics and individual emotional resilience.
I specialize in therapy for children and teens facing behavioral and emotional challenges, as well as supporting their parents. If your child's intense emotions or behaviors are overwhelming, or if your teen is struggling with defiance, social challenges, or managing their feelings, know that you're not alone. My balanced approach focuses on helping your child or teen express and regulate their emotions positively, while equally empowering you as a parent with effective strategies for guidance and support. Together, we'll work towards building stronger family dynamics and individual emotional resilience.
Krista Malbouef
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Downtown, Washington, DC 20005 (Online Only)
Hi there! I’m happy that you’re here and willing to take a look at things in your life through a perspective of change. Change is the only constant in life. Change is uncomfortable but if you’ve made it to this point, I encourage you to continue to choose yourself and take charge of your life. I’m here to take clinical words or taboo ideas and see how they might firstly, make sense in your situation and secondly, apply to your day-to-day in concrete ways. I am not here to give you answers rather ask the right questions that help you discover or accept answers yourself. Let’s move forward together!
Hi there! I’m happy that you’re here and willing to take a look at things in your life through a perspective of change. Change is the only constant in life. Change is uncomfortable but if you’ve made it to this point, I encourage you to continue to choose yourself and take charge of your life. I’m here to take clinical words or taboo ideas and see how they might firstly, make sense in your situation and secondly, apply to your day-to-day in concrete ways. I am not here to give you answers rather ask the right questions that help you discover or accept answers yourself. Let’s move forward together!
Simran Puri
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Downtown, Washington, DC 20006 (Online Only)
I support clients in gaining insight, regulating emotions, exploring their thoughts and making conscious choices to manage or improve their mental health. We'll work through exploring identity, sadness, worry, substance use, overwhelm, caretaker stress, mood changes, shame, worry, depression, concentration, transitions/adjustment, social comparison and pressure, relationships, trauma and more. We'll complete a treatment plan/goals to guide our process. We will explore how and why you adopted certain cognitive, behavioral and emotional patterns and identify new skills to manage or eliminate symptoms.
I support clients in gaining insight, regulating emotions, exploring their thoughts and making conscious choices to manage or improve their mental health. We'll work through exploring identity, sadness, worry, substance use, overwhelm, caretaker stress, mood changes, shame, worry, depression, concentration, transitions/adjustment, social comparison and pressure, relationships, trauma and more. We'll complete a treatment plan/goals to guide our process. We will explore how and why you adopted certain cognitive, behavioral and emotional patterns and identify new skills to manage or eliminate symptoms.
Stephon Patterson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Downtown, Washington, DC 20006
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.
Have you ever experienced a scary situation that turned your world upside down? Do you ever feel as if you’re reliving the event all of the sudden? Or perhaps you find yourself feeling intense fear, anxiety, shame, sadness, or disconnected from yourself, or maybe you are just numb to all feelings. Trauma can come in many different forms. It can result from experiencing abuse as a child, racism or homophobia, witnessing violence at home or in your community, or other situations where you felt powerless and afraid. Many people who have experienced trauma are left to deal with the difficult emotions that seem to come out of nowhere.
Have you ever experienced a scary situation that turned your world upside down? Do you ever feel as if you’re reliving the event all of the sudden? Or perhaps you find yourself feeling intense fear, anxiety, shame, sadness, or disconnected from yourself, or maybe you are just numb to all feelings. Trauma can come in many different forms. It can result from experiencing abuse as a child, racism or homophobia, witnessing violence at home or in your community, or other situations where you felt powerless and afraid. Many people who have experienced trauma are left to deal with the difficult emotions that seem to come out of nowhere.
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Number of Therapists in Downtown, Washington, DC
500+
Average cost per session
$175
Therapists in Downtown, Washington, DC who prioritize treating:
94% | Anxiety |
88% | Depression |
75% | Relationship Issues |
74% | Self Esteem |
71% | Trauma and PTSD |
71% | Coping Skills |
67% | Stress |
Average years in practice
12 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
65% | Cigna and Evernorth |
61% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
59% | Aetna |
How Therapists in Downtown, Washington, DC see their clients
55% | Online Only | |
45% | In Person and Online |
Gender breakdown
82% | Female | |
17% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |