LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Dupont Circle, Washington, DC

Satisfaction, joy and self-awareness are key elements to a fulfilling life. Although that seems easier said than done, I believe that we can find these elements with encouraging support and guidance. I am a committed, compassionate therapist who is ready to help you uncover your inner strengths to make the changes you want and live a more gratifying life. I believe that we all take a journey to find ourselves, but it becomes even more difficult when we are burdened by depression, addiction and/or trauma. Finding the right fit can help us get through difficult times, creating positive relationship is paramount to our happiness.

For the past 4 decades plus, I have specialized in LGBTQ issues. I currently focus on gender identity issues and assist my transgender clients with navigating their often challenging journeys. As an "out" cisgender lesbian practitioner, I strive to help my LGBTQ clients travel from a place of shame to pride. Much of our work centers on self- esteem and the ways in which homophobia and transphobia impact so many areas of our lives-including family, career, and our intimate relationships. I love animals and also do veterinary counseling and consulting. My style is interactive and casual. I highly value your confidentiality.

Feeling different? Do you have a sense that people don’t get you? Do you travel a different path than everybody else? Are you living your life very differently from what other people expect you to? Life can be tough when you feel different. Different can also mean isolated, lonely, and misunderstood. But you can be different and still fit in. That's where I can help.

I am currently operating on a short waitlist and not accepting new clients. Located in NoMa, Washington, DC, I specialize in gender and queer topics. The clients I enjoy working with the most are teens, adults, couples, and families with identities that are often seen as outside of the “typical”: gender-expansive, queer , blended families, and formerly religious. They are seeking a safe space to process challenges, practice acceptance, gain strength, and secure support, without having to explain their identity, family dynamic, or risk be criticized because of it.

For over 20 years, I have worked with people facing a broad range of emotional and physical challenges. My interest in health psychology and experience working in medical settings leads me to often work with clients who wish to cope with and better manage chronic illness, chronic pain, and sleep issues; and address health habits to feel better. Another focus is addressing challenges with anxiety, depression, and stress. I also frequently help people explore many aspects of diversity, including issues impacting LGBTQ health.

You and your partner feel stuck and don’t know how to make things better. Arguments can go in circles and never feel resolved. Sometimes the smallest disagreement can escalate quickly. You don’t know why it has to be this hard when both of you want to feel understood and cared for. Maybe major life transitions and changes have made it hard to feel as connected as you used to. You miss feeling close, and like they have your back. Talking about your issues doesn’t seem to help, but avoiding them isn’t working either.

Are you seeking deeper attachment? I work with couples and individuals to increase your awareness in everyday moments. You will begin to recognize habits and behaviors and remove obstacles that hinder your connections. Within a trusting environment, I help clients process life-changing events including loss and grief, chronic health diagnoses, adoption, and job growth and relocation. I offer support for couples who want to strengthen their relationships and resolve issues preventing emotional and sexual intimacy. Where appropriate, I offer intensive therapy to bring clarity and begin the healing process of life experiences.

Therapy is an opportunity to approach both long-standing problems and emerging concerns with deeper self-awareness and new skills. I bring a calm, thoughtful and skilled presence to help you tune into your thoughts and feelings, make meaning out of your experiences, and approach problems in a new way. My approach is tailored to you, with your unique experiences and needs. I work with a diverse population of clients with many concerns, including depression and anxiety, emotional and physical distress, trauma, infertility, parenting, LGBTQ + family building, and sexual and gender identity.

Throughout life we can experience challenges within our selves and our relationships. We can find ourselves feeling confused, stuck, unhappy, or unsatisfied. We might notice changes in our moods or behaviors, or feel more affected by stressors than at previous times in our lives. I specialize in adult psychotherapy, including anxiety, depression, self-esteem, trauma, and LGBTQ issues. Other specialty areas include challenges in navigating transitions in young adulthood, relationships, and identity.

Welcome to my practice! Seeking professional support is a courageous step. Life often poses many challenges, which can be difficult to navigate alone. Through empathic, genuine, and non-judgmental support, I help clients understand how past experiences have impacted their current lives and relationships. I work collaboratively and creatively with my clients to build their awareness and confidence to feel empowered to make changes that lead to more satisfying and fulfilling lives. My aim is to help clients reduce suffering, build insight and awareness, develop more adaptive resources, and facilitate growth and healing.

I specialize in adult psychotherapy, including anxiety, depression, self-esteem, substance use, trauma, relationships, and LGBTQ issues. It can be hard to experience hope when we feel stuck in old patterns of thinking and feeling about life, ourselves, and our relationships. This can lead to feelings of stress, confusion, unhappiness, or disappointment. I work to help individuals and couples to examine these patterns and to explore and experiment with new ways of thinking and acting, which in turn can have dramatic impact on how they are feeling.

Are you experiencing relationship issues? Working together, I can help you resolve problems and feelings that may seem overwhelming. Whether you're seeking couples counseling or individual therapy, I'll listen deeply and will help you forge a path towards your goals. You'll find an affirming, supportive environment and strategies to enable you to live your life more fully and joyfully. Clients have told me that my warm, non-judgmental, and collaborative approach helps them feel comfortable working through difficult issues.

Feeling anxious, depressed or struggling in your relationship? I can help. For over 25 years, I have been providing psychotherapy services to individuals and couples. It is a pleasure to see clients grow, resolve problems, and begin to feel in ways they never imagined. I create a safe, supportive, and affirming environment for exploring and gaining insight into the challenges you face, and together we will find new ways to react to, cope with, and address them. My goal is to help you find meaningful and lasting solutions that improve your mood, sense of well being and relationships.

Are you standing at a crossroads tempted to turn around because you're not sure how to take your next step? Do the "what if" scenarios that cycle through your mind make it difficult for you to make decisions and fall asleep at night? Do you feel stuck daydreaming of the life you want certain that it will only ever be a place you imagine? Does all of this make it hard to get out of bed some days, full of dread when you finally do, and likely to isolate from those you love?

I specialize in working with people experiencing grief and loss, depression, chronic sadness, anxiety and stress, who are in the process of adjusting to difficult life transitions. I am also passionate about supporting people facing acute, chronic, and life-limiting health conditions, as well as caregivers, physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals who are looking for support in coping with compassion fatigue, burnout, and vicarious trauma. These experiences of human resilience and strength provide a context of compassionate understanding and trust, and deeply inform my therapeutic work and approach.

I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) serving children, adolescents, individuals, couples, college/graduate students, and LGBTQ clients. I have specialized in providing services to adolescents and their families for more than 25 years. I am licensed in Maryland and the District of Columbia. I have been practicing as a Mental Health Clinician for 14 years providing services in group homes, communities, educational, and private practice settings. At Peace of Mind Therapy, LLC, we offer services by other Licensed Professional Counselors or Licensed Social Workers that are Qualified, Capable, & Culturally Competent.

I am a counselor with years of experience working with clients who have depression, anxiety, and eating disorders. I have specialized training in working with those who experience interpersonal violence and sexual assault/abuse. Furthermore, I am skilled at working with clients who are managing chronic illness, depression, anxiety, and other mood concerns.

If you’re considering therapy, you may be in a time of stress or transition. My goal is to ease your access to psychotherapy by providing you or your family with confidential online therapy, from the comfort of your own home. While I work with clients of all ages in any stage of life, my specialties include teen and family LGBTQIA issues, prenatal/postpartum challenges and working with women who feel “stuck.”

I take an eclectic approach to therapy and integrate many treatment modalities, including behavioral, cognitive, dialectic, and relational. In this way, I incorporate many different tools and techniques into a collaborative therapeutic relationship that is tailored to the needs of each individual client. I strive to create a safe and non-judgmental space for individuals so that they can talk openly about their concerns without fear of stigma or criticism. Please see my website www.DrLindsayPerrin.com for additional information.

Do you feel like your mistakes or issues define or hinder your joy? Do you know what attachment trauma (micro and macro trauma) is? Have you ever explored attachment wounds with various relationships? I take an empathetic and affirming approach and I acknowledge that doing the inner work can be difficult. I'm proud of you for considering & investing in yourself. My area of focus is girls and womxn that are BI&POC -Black Indigenous and People of Color. I enjoy empowering clients as they explore how to create secure attachments as they learn more about their inner wisdom and heal from trauma and attachment wounds.