Marriage Counseling Therapists in Dupont Circle, Washington, DC

Feeling heard -- with thoughtfulness and curiosity -- and being challenged, helps you develop insight and strategies for life changes. Patients tell me they appreciate the rewards of our collaborative process, and their lives show the benefits. Together, we will explore your life, deciphering your concerns and building upon your strengths. We will look at anxious, dark or self-critical thoughts that may be the source of problematic behaviors, and identify patterns and solutions. We will work together to help you achieve happiness and success. Of note, I was voted as one of the areas' best therapists in the Washingtonian Magazine.

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, our office is offering Telehealth services. Please call us for additional information. Feel more at peace when you consult with us at Counseling Solutions LLC in Washington, DC., No matter your situation, we can help you get through tough times and give you the encouragement that you need to keep going.

Are you struggling in your relationship or marriage ? Looking to feel connected again? Are you a teen struggling with anxiety? There is hope. I believe we all have a fascinating and compelling story to tell about our lives. The joy of my work is coming to know my clients through these complex stories and collaborating with individuals and couples to find the connection they have been missing. I help adults and teens work through the anxiety and depression that holds them back from their goals. I'm a licensed psychologist in Dupont Circle, Washington, DC.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and work with adults in individual therapy, group therapy, couples therapy, and sex therapy for 25 plus years. My patients are single, married, divorced, remarried, straight, gay, queer and range from young adult to older adults.

As the only Licensed Systems-Centered* Therapist in the DC area, together we will explore how to get more of what you want. In a supportive, safe environment, you'll learn methods to reduce anxiety, depression and identify patterns that may have served you at one time but are not working now. Initially, sessions will be focused on: Exploring the issues that are important to you - determine goals you want to achieve. We will begin to develop trust, respect, and a personal connection so that you feel safe and understood. Marriage /couples work I am Certified EFT - Emotionally Focused Therapist.

As a Licensed Clinical Social worker, I provide individual psychotherapy as well as marriage and couples counseling in a safe, compassionate and non-judgmental environment. I specialize in guiding individuals through the complexities of eating disorders as well as helping couples repair their connections and establish secure, lasting bonds with one another.

Whether you're in a current crisis or are struggling with long standing problems I can help you. I have over 30 years experience working with individuals and couples in psycho-dynamic psychotherapy and psychoanalysis. I work with each individual, or couple in a supportive and non-judgmental environment that is also collaborative, challenging and compassionate. We may chose long term insight oriented psychotherapy, psychoanalysis or time limited psychotherapy but we always strive together to understand the problems, as well as recognize your unique strengths so that insight can lead to growth, change and a more satisfying life

Couples counseling is my specialty and what I offer almost exclusively. Whether your relationship is experiencing a major crisis (infidelity or threats of divorce) or whether you just feel stuck and disconnected over a communication issue, I am at home. I've been helping couples re-connect and rediscover that "spark" for over 20 years. My style is warm and engaging and I customize therapy approaches to fit your specific relationship. You'll get feedback from me which is what couples indicate they like best about working with me.

As a psychotherapist for the past 30+ years, I feel passionate about helping people experience more joy and contentment in their relationships and in their lives. I believe that every crisis or problem that arises also provides an opportunity for healing and growth. Whether you are depressed, anxious, having marital conflicts, parenting difficulties, recovering from a traumatic experience, or in the midst of a life transition, we can problem-solve together and discover new possibilities for you. My style can best be described as interactive and engaging. I am a supportive listener, yet give honest feedback and offer suggestions for positive actions.

I offer a collaborative, non-pathologizing and systemic approach to therapy with couples and individuals. In addition to being a licensed marriage and family therapist (DC, MD, VA, NC) and a Clinical Fellow of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT), I am a Certified Sex Therapist through the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT) as well as Supervisor in Training. I am an alumnus of the University of Michigan's Sexual Health Certification Program/Sex Therapy Track. And I am a Certified Internal Family Systems Therapist (IFS) and Approved IFS Clinical Consultant.

I have tremendous respect for the courage that is required to enter therapy and therefore I aim to meet you wherever you are. I believe that therapy is based on the development of a positive relationship between myself and you. We will work together to open up paths for new connections in your life and to deepen other ones. We can explore meaning in those areas of your life which have become less clear through the establishment of a safe and non-judgemental atmosphere.

For over 35 years, I've helped people face their most difficult challenges with insight and empathy. I believe strongly that your courage to seek my help should be met with warmth, respect, and understanding. Our work starts with who you are and who you might want to be, with the therapy tailored to your unique strengths and needs. You'll find my style engaging and honest, with elements of coaching, mentoring and a lot of feedback. Humor is my hallmark, too, because it not only enlivens the work, but also often leads to creative solutions.

Life can be challenging. Perhaps you are feeling stuck in your marital or relational issues. Maybe, you are feeling hopeless after the loss of a loved one or job. When you need help and direction most, therapy can guide you through challenges. I believe that anyone can excel with sufficient guidance and support. My areas of concentration are couples’ issues, family conflicts, life transitions, self-esteem, trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, emotional healing, spiritual issues, and more. Also, I use EMDR to help you with trauma and childhood experiences.

Do you like to make progress quickly? I have often been told that clients make more progress with me in ONE session than in months of past therapy. We examine your past, as there cannot be genuine lasting change without insight into how patterns developed, but we are focused on creating the life you want NOW. I work best with clients who are motivated, intelligent, and verbal. Teletherapy only. Visit drpsychmom.com or read my books for more insight into my approach. I get you in right away, we don't want to slow down the momentum that brought you here. I'm down to earth and no BS. Reach out today!

Do you feel stuck? Maybe you can't seem to shake the blues. Maybe it’s a loss. Or you can’t make a crucial decision. Perhaps jittery moods have reduced your functioning. Or you’re unable to control unhealthy behavior. Maybe every conversation with your spouse becomes an argument. Feel more confident, improve your relationships, move from illness to health, reconnect with your creativity, learn valuable coping skills, take control of your life and just feel better. I can help you move forward through obstacles, uncovering your true potential. Our work helps you feel resilient, so you can set and reach your goals.

I am a psychotherapist at Kelly Haines & Associates located in Washington, DC. I enjoy helping people live authentically and thrive in all areas of their lives. I pull from a variety of therapeutic approaches and techniques, but collaborate with each individual to create a space that best suits one’s unique set of needs and goals. My therapeutic style is warm, compassionate, and appropriately challenging. I am also a 200-Hour Registered Yoga Teacher, and incorporate mindfulness and body-based approaches in therapy where its appropriate.

I am a psychotherapist in Dupont Circle, Washington DC offering individual therapy and couples counseling. I use a compassionate and non-judgmental approach in my work with people of diverse backgrounds. My work is solution-focused, aimed at addressing ways people are dissatisfied with or struggle in their lives. Primary areas of work include trauma, depression, anxiety, medical issues, traumatic brain injury, and sexual health and intimacy concerns. I have extensive experience working with active duty military personnel, veterans, and civilians with deployment-related experience.

Choosing a mental health provider can feel daunting. I approach treatment with the philosophy that the foundation for positive change begins with a strong therapist-client relationship and that individuals can find meaning and thrive even amidst life’s most challenging chapters. I am experienced in treating adults with a range of mental health challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma, and life stressors such as relationship and work difficulties. I also specialize in helping clients and their loved ones cope with medical conditions such as pain, insomnia, and cancer, as well as other physical illnesses or disabilities.

Sometimes we wait longer than we should- but when the mind is ready the help you need is available despite daunting beginnings. Is it the relationship with yourself or others, your career, some loss, a transition, or some still less clear discomfort? I will offer a safe place, free of external judgement so that you can feel your internal confusion lift and in the clearing of the rubble imagine a course in which to harness your inner essential strengths, express them fearlessly, and have them heard by those around you wherever you are.

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.