Therapists in Federal Triangle, Washington, DC

Have you felt out of sync, unable to communicate clearly, frustrated and wanting to try something different but unhappy with what you've tried? I enjoy helping folks learn new ways of communicating, finding new perspectives to barriers and working through individual or relationship struggles to have their needs and wants met. If you are having difficulty making it through your everyday, dealing with the stresses of life, or managing anxiety, depression or ADHD; I can help. I will help you learn new coping skills using your own personal strengths to assist you with enhancing your quality of life while building self-compassion.

I am a gay psychotherapist, and enjoy and have had success working with both LGBTq and heterosexual adult clients. A warm and supportive environment allows for the gradual development of a professional relationship between client and therapist that can provide an important basis for their work together. Individuals often come into my practice dealing with feelings of depression and anxiety, as well as the impact of trauma, that affect both their ability to have a positive self-image and sense of identity, and to move ahead in their life. I support a client around reducing these blocks in their life.

Thank you for seeking a therapist for support along your journey. Unfortunately, I am not taking on new clients at this time. Please continue your journey and find the right therapist for you.

If you feel like you are depressed, anxious, or stuck and don't know what direction to take your life or relationship, please consider psychotherapy. I have over 30 years of experience working with adults who have problems with depression, anxiety, trauma, mood swings, and relationship problems.

I provide therapy for various life course adjustment, such as managing anxiety and depression, coping with grief and loss, challenges with relationships, and considerations for ways to grow a family. I partner with reproductive medical practices to provide psychological services and counsel the patients who are undergoing or have undergone fertility treatment, as well as those who have chosen not to proceed forward with fertility treatment. I provide third party reproduction counseling sessions for donor sperm, egg, & embryo and gestational surrogacy. I provide evaluations for gestational carriers and gamete donors.

Why do we cling to dysfunctional relationship patterns or engage in self-defeating behaviors, perpetuating these ways of living despite the suffering involved? The work we do addresses these concerns in the lives of adults, adolescents, and children.

Are you seeking help in making choices and decisions in your life that seem unattainable? Feel stuck and immobilized by conflict, lack of motivation and self doubt? I can help. Together we can sort out goals you'd like to achieve and identify steps you can take to get where you want to go. Starting with a here-and-now focus we can make sense of how the past influences the present. You can understand yourself and your relationships better and make changes in your life today. Let's begin with what feels most important to you! PLEASE NOTE: I have a few daytime openings as well as space in the Recent Loss Group.

My ideal client is the teen or adult that has had significant distress from emotional trauma, anxiety, mood and attentional disorders. Most clients have previously tried many types of therapies, including drug therapies, but continue to struggle. By addressing brain function with neurofeedback in addition to therapy, I have had over 90% success helping my clients to overcome or manage their emotional/mental health challenges.

Ralph Waldo Emerson said "What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us." I believe that individuals are more than just their experiences. I view psychotherapy as a place in which you can explore your life experiences as well as gain greater insight into your character "what lies within." I believe that growth occurs when people believe that they can make things different in their own lives. My role as a therapist is to support and encourage you as you take steps toward making changes in your life.

Please note that all sessions are via tele-medicine. I believe that clients seeking counseling services desire tools for living a better life, and I strive to provide those tools. I do not push change on clients, but rather helps them articulate how they want their lives to be, and then collaboratively set out to put the foundation in place to create that life. I feel that clients gain the most from the counseling experience when they feel supported, encouraged, and understood by their therapist. This process works best in a warm, empathetic, and non-judgmental space, which I provide.

If you are feeling overwhelmed with stress, anxiety, depression, or struggling with other difficult emotions that are hindering your personal growth or interfering with your relationships then take the first step to change. I have a decade of clinical training with children, adolescents and adults in both New York and California. More importantly, I am a warm, non-judgmental, compassionate psychotherapist that respects an individual's values and culture. I seek to work collaboratively with you, and empower you by emphasizing your strengths in treatment and helping you achieve goals and movement toward life fulfillment.

Utilizing a competency-based approach, I assist my clients to reframe how they perceive the issues in their lives; to work through emotional conflict and learn new behaviors to manage and enrich their experience. My style is direct, compassionate and interactive. Having begun my career as a teacher and having raised four children, I have an intimate knowledge of child development and educational needs. Through thirty years of practice and specialized training, I have expanded my background to include personal coaching, couples/family counseling, addictions recovery, men's health and management of chronic conditions such as mental illness and cancer.

I believe that all people struggle at various times in the lifespan and for different reasons. People can struggle as a direct result of a specific life circumstance from which they need to recover. People can also struggle with inside feelings (whether or not these feelings degrade their functioning), even when there’s no obvious trigger. Talking with a trained professional helps. My type of working with people goes beyond symptom relief. I listen closely to build understanding. This understanding can inform new ways in which you see yourself and more adaptive strategies for your current circumstances.

My clients appreciate my warmth and kindness as well as my active engagement and communication. My approach includes behavioral, psychodynamic and psycho-educational strategies. Many clients have workplace issues as well as problems of daily life and conflict within the family setting. Often clients need to get in touch with their strengths and learn some new coping skills and strategies to enhance their relationships and quality of life. I have a special interest in themes of burnout, midlife transitions and work/life balance. I am prepared for short and medium term commitments.

I believe in the resiliency of people. Whether you face a relational issue, loss of a loved one, trauma, or ongoing mental health concern, I can work with you to create positive change and move you through a healing process by identifying your existing coping skills and building on your strengths and community. I have a collaborative approach-and expect that we will work together to create change. I like to work with adults as well as children and families as I believe that variety makes me a better therapist. When working with children, I work closely with the family.

I so appreciate you taking this opportunity to come to my page and reach out for help. It truly takes courage and determination especially when we are in vulnerable spaces in our lives. My hope and my goal is to help you discover your strengths and increase your ability to cope with stressful life transitions that may lead to depression, anxiety, or emotional distress. Additionally, help you heal, become empowered, and reclaim your life. My clinical interests include depression, cultural issues, grief/loss, substance abuse, and trauma. My approach to therapy is integrative with an emphasis cognitive behavioral techniques.

Is it hard to show up authentically? Do you seek a safe space to explore and understand yourself holistically? Are you struggling to find a therapist you can connect with? Welp, you have come to the right place!Whether you are looking to dive into your shadow or simply have a space to vent, I'm here to help. Together we will explore, understand and transform your relationship with self so that you can begin living a life of unconditional self-love. As a compassionate and empathetic Humanistic Therapist, I will embrace your inner potential as I support you on your journey to find purpose in your life.

Are you looking to not "overthink," not be triggered in your current relationships, and/or eat without guilt? I empower adults to overcome the burden of anxiety and past traumas. Together, we can identify what's not working and get you back to balance.

I work with One Alkaline Life, and we have been dedicated to helping people through Telehealth and online therapy for patients near and far. I specialize in Social Work with a clinical concentration in mental health, with more than 10 years dedicating my life to giving support to my clients. I fervently believe that listening is one of the most essential gestures of support that a professional in the area can and should demonstrate to their patients, sometimes you just need to be listened to.