Sleep or Insomnia Therapists in Forest Hills, Washington, DC
Do intrusive thoughts get stuck in your mind and feel impossible to shake? Thoughts like, “What if I have cancer?”, “What if I don’t actually love my spouse?”, or "What if I hit someone with my car and didn't notice?" These thoughts can feel so threatening that you may end up spending hours googling symptoms, checking things repeatedly, replaying conversations, or seeking reassurance, but the relief never lasts. It can be exhausting, confusing, and scary to live this way. You’re not alone, and effective treatment is available.
Do intrusive thoughts get stuck in your mind and feel impossible to shake? Thoughts like, “What if I have cancer?”, “What if I don’t actually love my spouse?”, or "What if I hit someone with my car and didn't notice?" These thoughts can feel so threatening that you may end up spending hours googling symptoms, checking things repeatedly, replaying conversations, or seeking reassurance, but the relief never lasts. It can be exhausting, confusing, and scary to live this way. You’re not alone, and effective treatment is available.
Please find more info at my website: noblepractice.com. I have unique experience working with people who struggle with complex medical concerns, chronic pain, and postpartum depression. About half of my clients fall into this category and the other half are struggling with anxiety, depression, or just feeling stuck in life.
Please find more info at my website: noblepractice.com. I have unique experience working with people who struggle with complex medical concerns, chronic pain, and postpartum depression. About half of my clients fall into this category and the other half are struggling with anxiety, depression, or just feeling stuck in life.
Do you want a better life with more choices and success- every day? I am honored to work with clients to help them address life issues, trauma, anxiety, depression, medical illness & pain, relationship and general life issues to better live the life they chose. I work with you in a collaborative and interactive way. We work to help you understand what has happened in your life, but more importantly, how to address and create the meaningful changes, the life success, and happiness, that is most important to you to have your best life.
Do you want a better life with more choices and success- every day? I am honored to work with clients to help them address life issues, trauma, anxiety, depression, medical illness & pain, relationship and general life issues to better live the life they chose. I work with you in a collaborative and interactive way. We work to help you understand what has happened in your life, but more importantly, how to address and create the meaningful changes, the life success, and happiness, that is most important to you to have your best life.
Hannah L
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW
4 Endorsed
Forest Hills, Washington, DC 20008
You may feel stuck in patterns that no longer serve you—whether it’s anxiety, self-doubt, or difficulty making decisions. You want to feel confident and independent, but fear and uncertainty often hold you back. Therapy with me is a supportive space to explore what matters most to you. Together, we’ll work to break free from avoidance and develop the confidence to make choices that align with your values. I’ll guide you through this journey with warmth, sensitivity, and humor. If you’re ready to embrace a more fulfilling life, let’s chat!
You may feel stuck in patterns that no longer serve you—whether it’s anxiety, self-doubt, or difficulty making decisions. You want to feel confident and independent, but fear and uncertainty often hold you back. Therapy with me is a supportive space to explore what matters most to you. Together, we’ll work to break free from avoidance and develop the confidence to make choices that align with your values. I’ll guide you through this journey with warmth, sensitivity, and humor. If you’re ready to embrace a more fulfilling life, let’s chat!
Compassionate therapy has the power to help people reflect, grow, and change. Using a warm and engaging approach, I collaborate with clients to develop treatment strategies that work based on research-based techniques. I specialize in working with clients struggling with anxiety, relationship issues, OCD, grief and loss, and difficult life transitions, including changes in roles or identity.
Compassionate therapy has the power to help people reflect, grow, and change. Using a warm and engaging approach, I collaborate with clients to develop treatment strategies that work based on research-based techniques. I specialize in working with clients struggling with anxiety, relationship issues, OCD, grief and loss, and difficult life transitions, including changes in roles or identity.
I take an individualized approach to therapy that’s tailored to your personal needs and goals. Within a warm and supportive environment, we examine the challenges you’re facing and the way forward. Using concrete skills and strategies, we'll work collaboratively to equip you with versatile tools to apply in your daily life.
I take an individualized approach to therapy that’s tailored to your personal needs and goals. Within a warm and supportive environment, we examine the challenges you’re facing and the way forward. Using concrete skills and strategies, we'll work collaboratively to equip you with versatile tools to apply in your daily life.
I have been a psychotherapist for over fifteen years working with diverse clients on an individual, group and couples basis. I'm adept at working with people who have intra- and interpersonal concerns. I assist clients with developing strategies and healthier coping skills to address the challenges of life. The theories, strategies and techniques I use in sessions are based solely on the needs of the client. My theoretical toolbox can range from specific approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Psychodynamic to more Eclectic Approach.
I have been a psychotherapist for over fifteen years working with diverse clients on an individual, group and couples basis. I'm adept at working with people who have intra- and interpersonal concerns. I assist clients with developing strategies and healthier coping skills to address the challenges of life. The theories, strategies and techniques I use in sessions are based solely on the needs of the client. My theoretical toolbox can range from specific approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Psychodynamic to more Eclectic Approach.
We all have anxieties. We have defenses against hurt that we build up over time, that become solidified into unproductive patterns of behavior and prevent us from living our best lives. We all, from time to time, lose connection with ourselves and those around us, as we try and do the million things that daily life demands of us. It’s okay. You’re not alone.
We all have anxieties. We have defenses against hurt that we build up over time, that become solidified into unproductive patterns of behavior and prevent us from living our best lives. We all, from time to time, lose connection with ourselves and those around us, as we try and do the million things that daily life demands of us. It’s okay. You’re not alone.
I have experience helping people with an array of difficulties, including anxiety, depression, anger, OCD, insomnia, relational difficulties, and major life transitions, as well as people whose experience does not fit neatly into categories - helping clients to take a forward-looking approach to the type of life they want to live.
I use a tailored approach to your specific needs and personalty, blending various evidence-based treatments and philosophies, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Responsive Prevention, Stoicism, and acceptance-based therapies. I take an active role in treatment in order to help clients meet their goals for treatment and life.
I have experience helping people with an array of difficulties, including anxiety, depression, anger, OCD, insomnia, relational difficulties, and major life transitions, as well as people whose experience does not fit neatly into categories - helping clients to take a forward-looking approach to the type of life they want to live.
I use a tailored approach to your specific needs and personalty, blending various evidence-based treatments and philosophies, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Responsive Prevention, Stoicism, and acceptance-based therapies. I take an active role in treatment in order to help clients meet their goals for treatment and life.
Do your emotions feel overwhelming? Are you bored and restless with your life? Does the future seem hopeless? Many of us experience these feelings, yet often think we're the only ones. We worry that if we show people what’s really going on, they will avoid and judge us. In therapy, we give voice to these feelings, and learn that while they can be scary at times, they also reveal a path to healing and change.
Do your emotions feel overwhelming? Are you bored and restless with your life? Does the future seem hopeless? Many of us experience these feelings, yet often think we're the only ones. We worry that if we show people what’s really going on, they will avoid and judge us. In therapy, we give voice to these feelings, and learn that while they can be scary at times, they also reveal a path to healing and change.
I specialize in working with families, couples, groups, and individuals. I treat children as young as three, have experience with school phobia, adoption, blended families, gender issues, gay, lesbian, and transgender individuals, and the challenges of elderly. I am experienced working with psychoses, severe post traumatic stress disorder, eating disorders, body dysmorphic disorder, and problems of every day life. I have special expertise working with the LGBTQ+ population, with adolescents, sexual development, severe mental illness, post traumatic stress disorder, and physical illnesses.
I specialize in working with families, couples, groups, and individuals. I treat children as young as three, have experience with school phobia, adoption, blended families, gender issues, gay, lesbian, and transgender individuals, and the challenges of elderly. I am experienced working with psychoses, severe post traumatic stress disorder, eating disorders, body dysmorphic disorder, and problems of every day life. I have special expertise working with the LGBTQ+ population, with adolescents, sexual development, severe mental illness, post traumatic stress disorder, and physical illnesses.
Life is full of transitions—some chosen, others unexpected—and I’m passionate about supporting people through these in-between spaces. Whether you're moving through grief, betrayal, life changes, or cultural identity shifts, I offer a grounded, compassionate presence.
My specialty areas include trauma healing, anxiety and depression, intimacy and betrayal, kink and alternative lifestyles, LGBTQ+, love and sex addiction, and family and relationship conflict. I welcome the unique qualities that make up each individual and believe that these qualities are strengths that can be honed to navigate life in a healthy, manageable way.
Life is full of transitions—some chosen, others unexpected—and I’m passionate about supporting people through these in-between spaces. Whether you're moving through grief, betrayal, life changes, or cultural identity shifts, I offer a grounded, compassionate presence.
My specialty areas include trauma healing, anxiety and depression, intimacy and betrayal, kink and alternative lifestyles, LGBTQ+, love and sex addiction, and family and relationship conflict. I welcome the unique qualities that make up each individual and believe that these qualities are strengths that can be honed to navigate life in a healthy, manageable way.
Welcome! I help teens and adults with eating disorders, anxiety, depression, stress management and life transitions. "Over-thinking, people-pleasing, perfectionism, feeling exhausted, out of control, stuck or disconnected" are some ways my clients describe their difficulties. These issues may be eating/body-related and/or may impact areas such as friendships and relationships, school/work functioning or low self-esteem. A common goal is to bring balance and flexibility back into behaviors and thoughts, in turn, freeing up valuable mental space, time and energy that can then be directed towards meaningful life values.
Welcome! I help teens and adults with eating disorders, anxiety, depression, stress management and life transitions. "Over-thinking, people-pleasing, perfectionism, feeling exhausted, out of control, stuck or disconnected" are some ways my clients describe their difficulties. These issues may be eating/body-related and/or may impact areas such as friendships and relationships, school/work functioning or low self-esteem. A common goal is to bring balance and flexibility back into behaviors and thoughts, in turn, freeing up valuable mental space, time and energy that can then be directed towards meaningful life values.
For over 20 years I’ve supported adults navigating and caregiving for those who have emotional pain, illness, addiction, burnout, and major life transitions. Many of my clients are self-aware and insightful - they’ve read the books, done the therapy, and still find themselves in the same stress cycles. They notice how their body keeps the score: tension, inflammation, or fatigue that flares when life feels off-balance. They’re driven and capable but feel blocked - like something deeper in their system isn’t syncing with what they know they want to do. I utilize a whole person approach that creates conditions for true healing.
For over 20 years I’ve supported adults navigating and caregiving for those who have emotional pain, illness, addiction, burnout, and major life transitions. Many of my clients are self-aware and insightful - they’ve read the books, done the therapy, and still find themselves in the same stress cycles. They notice how their body keeps the score: tension, inflammation, or fatigue that flares when life feels off-balance. They’re driven and capable but feel blocked - like something deeper in their system isn’t syncing with what they know they want to do. I utilize a whole person approach that creates conditions for true healing.
In individual therapy people experience an awakening of awareness about themselves which gives them greater agency to implement the change they seek. As a group therapy expert, people who join my group can expect an improvement in their relationships from exploring themselves in relation in the safety of my office.
In individual therapy people experience an awakening of awareness about themselves which gives them greater agency to implement the change they seek. As a group therapy expert, people who join my group can expect an improvement in their relationships from exploring themselves in relation in the safety of my office.
Are you feeling frustrated, stuck, or unhappy in your work life or relationships? Is there a deep loneliness with no one to talk to or really understand? Psychotherapy can help and heal. With over 30 years experience, I work by creating a safe, nurturing and understanding therapeutic relationship. My approach is to actively listen and work collaboratively on gaining a deeper understanding of the feelings, internal struggles, obstacles, the impact of earlier life experiences, as well as repeating patterns of behavior that may be underlying symptoms and the root cause of difficulties.
Are you feeling frustrated, stuck, or unhappy in your work life or relationships? Is there a deep loneliness with no one to talk to or really understand? Psychotherapy can help and heal. With over 30 years experience, I work by creating a safe, nurturing and understanding therapeutic relationship. My approach is to actively listen and work collaboratively on gaining a deeper understanding of the feelings, internal struggles, obstacles, the impact of earlier life experiences, as well as repeating patterns of behavior that may be underlying symptoms and the root cause of difficulties.
I believe that even in the darkest seasons, we contain within ourselves the seeds of healing, change and growth. However, we often need someone to walk alongside us to ask good questions, offer perspective, and cheer us on. I love listening to people’s stories in order to help them untangle the different threads and consider the impact their past is having on their emotions and behavior in the present.
I believe that even in the darkest seasons, we contain within ourselves the seeds of healing, change and growth. However, we often need someone to walk alongside us to ask good questions, offer perspective, and cheer us on. I love listening to people’s stories in order to help them untangle the different threads and consider the impact their past is having on their emotions and behavior in the present.
I’m here to support you through anxiety, depression, stress, or the lingering effects of trauma. Together, we can explore your emotions, build coping skills that feel right for you, and find ways to live more fully. With 25 years of experience, including Somatic Experiencing, I aim to help you feel safer in your body, stronger in your mind, and more connected to your life.
I’m here to support you through anxiety, depression, stress, or the lingering effects of trauma. Together, we can explore your emotions, build coping skills that feel right for you, and find ways to live more fully. With 25 years of experience, including Somatic Experiencing, I aim to help you feel safer in your body, stronger in your mind, and more connected to your life.
Clients with a strong desire to fix their relationships in the most profound ways fit well with my practice .This is true even if you don’t know what is wrong or your partner disagrees about what the problem is. The change is not just communication patterns but also underlying intense emotional distress or explosive patterns of expression. We address complaints such as lack of sex or affection or emotional withdrawal.We stop couples from divorce and fix communication problems by training partners how to best be supportive and to understand underlying psychological messages unwittingly communicated between partners.
Clients with a strong desire to fix their relationships in the most profound ways fit well with my practice .This is true even if you don’t know what is wrong or your partner disagrees about what the problem is. The change is not just communication patterns but also underlying intense emotional distress or explosive patterns of expression. We address complaints such as lack of sex or affection or emotional withdrawal.We stop couples from divorce and fix communication problems by training partners how to best be supportive and to understand underlying psychological messages unwittingly communicated between partners.
I enjoy working with individuals and couples who are curious and hungry for more connection to themselves and others in their lives. When you start therapy, I will talk with you about what brings you to therapy, the life you want to create and what you think holds you back. I will reflect with you on how it feels to be with and collaborate with you on your own thriving. You are likely to display the same intra- and inter-personal patterns with me that enhance or impede your progress in your relationships at work and home. Most of my clients start therapy because of depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties and work challenges.
I enjoy working with individuals and couples who are curious and hungry for more connection to themselves and others in their lives. When you start therapy, I will talk with you about what brings you to therapy, the life you want to create and what you think holds you back. I will reflect with you on how it feels to be with and collaborate with you on your own thriving. You are likely to display the same intra- and inter-personal patterns with me that enhance or impede your progress in your relationships at work and home. Most of my clients start therapy because of depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties and work challenges.
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Nearby Searches for Forest Hills, Washington
- Adams Morgan
- Au-Tenleytown
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- Cleveland Park
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- Tenleytown
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Sleep or Insomnia Therapists
How effective is treatment for insomnia?
The most effective treatments for insomnia are behavioral techniques that reduce anxiety, including anxiety about falling asleep, and allow the body’s natural cycles to be recalibrated. The most common treatment is cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), which researchers have found to be more useful than medication, with rates of success as high as 80 percent.
Are there specific medications for sleep problems?
There are many medications, both over-the-counter and prescription that treat sleep problems. Supplements such as melatonin are popular and may help, though there is little evidence that it is more effective than a placebo. Prescription medications such as zolpidem are sometimes prescribed.
Are there natural treatments for sleep problems?
There are many natural treatments for everyday sleep problems. Reducing blue-light emitting screens, setting a regular bedtime, regular exercise, reducing caffeine and nicotine consumption, and keeping the bedroom dark and cool at night are all lifestyle changes that can help those who struggle with sleep but may not reach the level of an insomnia diagnosis.
What’s the difference between having trouble falling asleep and insomnia?
Life events, stress, and anxiety can lead to sleepless nights for everyone from time to time. To be diagnosed with insomnia, a patient must experience trouble falling asleep, trouble remaining asleep, waking up too early, or non-restorative sleep at least three nights per week for at least one month. Sleep problems affect one-third to one-half of the population, while chronic insomnia affects about 10 to 15 percent of people.