Available Therapists in Shaw, Washington, DC

I view therapy as an invitation to bring awareness to the here and now. For many of us, we press forward, through, and over difficult feelings when they arise in our daily lives. Often they show up as unwanted thoughts or images. They not only fill us with dread, but we will go to great lengths to avoid them. On the other hand, what if moving toward our feelings actually reduces the influence they have over us, allowing us to attend to the very things we value, thereby creating meaning and purpose in our lives.
I view therapy as an invitation to bring awareness to the here and now. For many of us, we press forward, through, and over difficult feelings when they arise in our daily lives. Often they show up as unwanted thoughts or images. They not only fill us with dread, but we will go to great lengths to avoid them. On the other hand, what if moving toward our feelings actually reduces the influence they have over us, allowing us to attend to the very things we value, thereby creating meaning and purpose in our lives.

Hi! I have over 25 years of experience as a licensed clinician in the District of Columbia. I offer primarily individual psychotherapy for adults ages 25 years and older who want to address symptoms of depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, stress, grief and/or anger. I utilize skills in cognitive-behavioral therapy, from a person-centered foundation, with a holistic perspective to assist clients in gaining insight to underlying emotional and mental challenges. My goal is to assist clients in initiating the healing process that may lead to significant transformation.
Hi! I have over 25 years of experience as a licensed clinician in the District of Columbia. I offer primarily individual psychotherapy for adults ages 25 years and older who want to address symptoms of depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, stress, grief and/or anger. I utilize skills in cognitive-behavioral therapy, from a person-centered foundation, with a holistic perspective to assist clients in gaining insight to underlying emotional and mental challenges. My goal is to assist clients in initiating the healing process that may lead to significant transformation.

I am a native Washingtonian who is passionate about assisting individuals and couples in navigating the challenges of everyday life. I am trauma aware with training in multiple therapeutic modalities and use an eclectic approach with my clients. My foundational belief is that therapy is best practiced collaboratively by building trust with clients and creating an individualized plan of care. Much of my work has been with those who need support in addressing grief, effective communication, anxiety, depression, trauma, and gaining greater self-awareness.
I am a native Washingtonian who is passionate about assisting individuals and couples in navigating the challenges of everyday life. I am trauma aware with training in multiple therapeutic modalities and use an eclectic approach with my clients. My foundational belief is that therapy is best practiced collaboratively by building trust with clients and creating an individualized plan of care. Much of my work has been with those who need support in addressing grief, effective communication, anxiety, depression, trauma, and gaining greater self-awareness.

I assist clients in building self-awareness and reflecting on how their beliefs and behaviors have led to the challenges they face. Together, we set realistic behavioral goals for lifestyle changes, examine family dynamics, and strive to implement healthy transformations in their relationships. As an experienced therapist specializing in eating disorders, I support clients to enhance their relationship with their bodies, food, and overall self-esteem.
I assist clients in building self-awareness and reflecting on how their beliefs and behaviors have led to the challenges they face. Together, we set realistic behavioral goals for lifestyle changes, examine family dynamics, and strive to implement healthy transformations in their relationships. As an experienced therapist specializing in eating disorders, I support clients to enhance their relationship with their bodies, food, and overall self-esteem.

Therapy enables clients to safely examine painful emotions, false beliefs, and the unhelpful actions that accompany them, all on a foundation of established trust and objective acceptance. It is important that my clients feel their needs are met and they are heard. Clients can develop a better sense of self and improve the quality of their experiences and relationships with others by incorporating insights with tools and strategies for wellness in therapy.
Therapy enables clients to safely examine painful emotions, false beliefs, and the unhelpful actions that accompany them, all on a foundation of established trust and objective acceptance. It is important that my clients feel their needs are met and they are heard. Clients can develop a better sense of self and improve the quality of their experiences and relationships with others by incorporating insights with tools and strategies for wellness in therapy.

Are you seeking a space to be seen and heard? Are there parts of you that are feeling lost, stuck, or overwhelmed? Are the big emotions feeling particularly heavy? Your story is important and is what makes you uniquely you. I believe that we are shaped by our past experiences, relationships, and environments. Our stories rarely unfold in the way we expect. Oftentimes, to move forward we need to heal from things in our past. Together in therapy, we will explore all parts of your story – from the chapters already concluded to those not yet written.
Are you seeking a space to be seen and heard? Are there parts of you that are feeling lost, stuck, or overwhelmed? Are the big emotions feeling particularly heavy? Your story is important and is what makes you uniquely you. I believe that we are shaped by our past experiences, relationships, and environments. Our stories rarely unfold in the way we expect. Oftentimes, to move forward we need to heal from things in our past. Together in therapy, we will explore all parts of your story – from the chapters already concluded to those not yet written.

Leslie Holley is a Nationally Certified Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, LPC, NCC (MD, DC, VA, MO) who earned her Master’s in Community Counseling from DePaul University where she also taught masters level clinical counseling courses as an adjunct professor. Currently, she is the owner of Healing-Circle, LLC a private counseling practice, in Silver Spring, MD. Leslie holds space for her clients and is responsive. She reminds her clients that therapy is where they choose themselves.
Leslie Holley is a Nationally Certified Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, LPC, NCC (MD, DC, VA, MO) who earned her Master’s in Community Counseling from DePaul University where she also taught masters level clinical counseling courses as an adjunct professor. Currently, she is the owner of Healing-Circle, LLC a private counseling practice, in Silver Spring, MD. Leslie holds space for her clients and is responsive. She reminds her clients that therapy is where they choose themselves.

I specialize in clients who feel anxious, depressed or disempowered, struggle with self-criticism, perfectionism, or difficult relationships, or are navigating transitions such as graduation, parenthood or career changes. My approach blends evidence-based methods from CBT, psychodynamic psychotherapy, ACT, and DBT to help clients to tangibly improve their symptoms while also understanding their cause. I aim for therapy to be a place where you can feel supported and guided as we work together towards growth, and to help strengthen your sense of agency so that you feel empowered to make and sustain meaningful change.
I specialize in clients who feel anxious, depressed or disempowered, struggle with self-criticism, perfectionism, or difficult relationships, or are navigating transitions such as graduation, parenthood or career changes. My approach blends evidence-based methods from CBT, psychodynamic psychotherapy, ACT, and DBT to help clients to tangibly improve their symptoms while also understanding their cause. I aim for therapy to be a place where you can feel supported and guided as we work together towards growth, and to help strengthen your sense of agency so that you feel empowered to make and sustain meaningful change.

Hey prospective client, let’s figure out if this is a good fit. I work with clients who need support, a clearer understanding of themselves and their environment, and are ready for change. Clients struggling with depression, anxiety, self-esteem, PTSD, grief, schizophrenia, bipolar, and personality disorders, as well as relationships, career support, aging, and other life issues are great candidates for therapy with me. I see individual clients of any age (however under the age of 15, parent/caregiver collaboration is required), families, and couples. I offer a kind, supportive approach, with plenty structure and self-empowerment.
Hey prospective client, let’s figure out if this is a good fit. I work with clients who need support, a clearer understanding of themselves and their environment, and are ready for change. Clients struggling with depression, anxiety, self-esteem, PTSD, grief, schizophrenia, bipolar, and personality disorders, as well as relationships, career support, aging, and other life issues are great candidates for therapy with me. I see individual clients of any age (however under the age of 15, parent/caregiver collaboration is required), families, and couples. I offer a kind, supportive approach, with plenty structure and self-empowerment.

Rebecca has expertise working with clients in life transitions. Rebecca enjoys working with people to help them connect with their inherent goodness. From her perspective this happens during moments of feeling deeply heard, understood and known.
Rebecca has expertise working with clients in life transitions. Rebecca enjoys working with people to help them connect with their inherent goodness. From her perspective this happens during moments of feeling deeply heard, understood and known.

You deserve to have a meaningful life that is worth waking up for every morning. If you have been having challenges that leave you frustrated or have hit a life roadblock that's preventing you from being your best self, I am here to help! I provide a judgment-free zone and will partner with you to achieve your wellness goals. My solution-focused approach uses client-clinician collaboration to assist you in reaching your individualized goals and leaning into self-empowerment to overcome life challenges.
You deserve to have a meaningful life that is worth waking up for every morning. If you have been having challenges that leave you frustrated or have hit a life roadblock that's preventing you from being your best self, I am here to help! I provide a judgment-free zone and will partner with you to achieve your wellness goals. My solution-focused approach uses client-clinician collaboration to assist you in reaching your individualized goals and leaning into self-empowerment to overcome life challenges.

I believe each of us has the capacity to overcome life issues and challenges by utilizing strengths. However, we sometimes need assistance working through life’s obstacles and leveraging our strengths. I can provide a safe and empathic space for healing. My experience includes working with individual adults and children addressing trauma, low self-esteem, relationship issues, life transitions, academic issues, anxiety, grief, and depression.
I believe each of us has the capacity to overcome life issues and challenges by utilizing strengths. However, we sometimes need assistance working through life’s obstacles and leveraging our strengths. I can provide a safe and empathic space for healing. My experience includes working with individual adults and children addressing trauma, low self-esteem, relationship issues, life transitions, academic issues, anxiety, grief, and depression.

Life brings change and when that change comes, how do you handle it? What do you do when you don’t know what to do? Over the years, I have supported and encouraged individuals through the Stages of Change. It’s not uncommon to experience anxiety when contacting a therapist, but I encourage you to contact me to schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation. My role is to help you through the process of change and decision making that can, understandably, feel overwhelming. My goal is to support you and your journey towards a more whole you.
Life brings change and when that change comes, how do you handle it? What do you do when you don’t know what to do? Over the years, I have supported and encouraged individuals through the Stages of Change. It’s not uncommon to experience anxiety when contacting a therapist, but I encourage you to contact me to schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation. My role is to help you through the process of change and decision making that can, understandably, feel overwhelming. My goal is to support you and your journey towards a more whole you.

Greetings, I'm Kassandra Barry, a licensed clinical social worker available in Maryland, Virginia, and DC. Specializing in trauma, I help individuals navigate life's challenges, addressing concerns like mood, anxiety, relationships, and self-care. While many clients face PTSD, my support extends to anyone seeking understanding, seeking to enhance their lives, and fostering a sense of value and respect. I prioritize creating a space where you can be heard and supported. Your journey to improved well-being begins here.
Greetings, I'm Kassandra Barry, a licensed clinical social worker available in Maryland, Virginia, and DC. Specializing in trauma, I help individuals navigate life's challenges, addressing concerns like mood, anxiety, relationships, and self-care. While many clients face PTSD, my support extends to anyone seeking understanding, seeking to enhance their lives, and fostering a sense of value and respect. I prioritize creating a space where you can be heard and supported. Your journey to improved well-being begins here.

“The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction, not a destination.”
“The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction, not a destination.”

I help people in challenging relationships clarify what is going on and find their path back to feeling cared for, respected, and loved. Anxiety is tiring. It is always there, nagging: “What if ...., What if ...?" You want to feel at peace – to breathe in and out, have space, and not feel pressured. Anxiety hijacks your thoughts and squeezes the space out. Things get tight. Time is short, money is short, and relationships are at risk. We will work together to understand your anxiety better. You can’t know it well when you run away from it, or it runs you. We will help you get back in control, feel at peace, and enjoy your life.
I help people in challenging relationships clarify what is going on and find their path back to feeling cared for, respected, and loved. Anxiety is tiring. It is always there, nagging: “What if ...., What if ...?" You want to feel at peace – to breathe in and out, have space, and not feel pressured. Anxiety hijacks your thoughts and squeezes the space out. Things get tight. Time is short, money is short, and relationships are at risk. We will work together to understand your anxiety better. You can’t know it well when you run away from it, or it runs you. We will help you get back in control, feel at peace, and enjoy your life.

I have experience working with survivors of sexual assault and certified in trauma-informed therapy. This works by using somatic techniques and mindfulness to bring awareness to your body. The approach is a “bottom-up” method, where importance is placed on body sensations that tap into your internal wisdom to find relief.
I have experience working with survivors of sexual assault and certified in trauma-informed therapy. This works by using somatic techniques and mindfulness to bring awareness to your body. The approach is a “bottom-up” method, where importance is placed on body sensations that tap into your internal wisdom to find relief.

Are you a parent of a child, teen or young adult struggling with big feelings? Does your child go from 1-100 in a second? Let's slow down, understand what your child is experiencing and learn together! Are you a young adult entering a new phase or overwhelmed with today's pressures of work, family, friends and relationships? Stages and changes are hard to go through alone, luckily, you don't have to. With a background in therapeutic and specials education school settings, I understand the pressures of kids and families today. I use creative tools to connect with you and your child.
Are you a parent of a child, teen or young adult struggling with big feelings? Does your child go from 1-100 in a second? Let's slow down, understand what your child is experiencing and learn together! Are you a young adult entering a new phase or overwhelmed with today's pressures of work, family, friends and relationships? Stages and changes are hard to go through alone, luckily, you don't have to. With a background in therapeutic and specials education school settings, I understand the pressures of kids and families today. I use creative tools to connect with you and your child.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Washington, DC, and Georgia. I provide telehealth services to clients, working with young adults and young adults specializing in anxiety and depression. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Feminist Therapy to help clients challenge unhelpful thought patterns, explore the impact of societal influences, and make meaningful progress toward their goals. I primarily work with adults, including individuals from the diaspora, who are navigating anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, and identity-related challenges.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Washington, DC, and Georgia. I provide telehealth services to clients, working with young adults and young adults specializing in anxiety and depression. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Feminist Therapy to help clients challenge unhelpful thought patterns, explore the impact of societal influences, and make meaningful progress toward their goals. I primarily work with adults, including individuals from the diaspora, who are navigating anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, and identity-related challenges.

Stefani Jackson, Christian Therapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C, LCSW, LICSW
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Are you seeking to B-YourBest and experience peace, joy, contentment, and healing in your soul and in your life? I am honored to help you on your journey to experience transformative change. As a Christian Psychotherapist, I am passionate about helping people heal and transform into their best selves, from the inside out. I will partner with you to achieve mental, emotional, relational, and spiritual wholeness and wellness. I specialize in Christian psychotherapy (merging Biblical Principles and Scripture with Evidence-Based Interventions) to provide support as you identify and address daily life stressors and challenges.
Are you seeking to B-YourBest and experience peace, joy, contentment, and healing in your soul and in your life? I am honored to help you on your journey to experience transformative change. As a Christian Psychotherapist, I am passionate about helping people heal and transform into their best selves, from the inside out. I will partner with you to achieve mental, emotional, relational, and spiritual wholeness and wellness. I specialize in Christian psychotherapy (merging Biblical Principles and Scripture with Evidence-Based Interventions) to provide support as you identify and address daily life stressors and challenges.
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