Couples Counseling Therapists in Shaw, Washington, DC
Clinically, trained in Gottman Couples Method Level 1 and 2, as well as EMDR.
Life is hard, regardless of your circumstance. Sometimes we carry trauma and pain from childhood and our family of origin, sometimes the stress hits us later in life. I have over 15 years of experience working with a wide range of mental and emotional health issues. Through collaboration, empathy, and a strength-based outlook, my goal is to take some of life’s weight off your shoulders. We all deserve to be heard, to be respected, and to be happy.
Clinically, trained in Gottman Couples Method Level 1 and 2, as well as EMDR.
Life is hard, regardless of your circumstance. Sometimes we carry trauma and pain from childhood and our family of origin, sometimes the stress hits us later in life. I have over 15 years of experience working with a wide range of mental and emotional health issues. Through collaboration, empathy, and a strength-based outlook, my goal is to take some of life’s weight off your shoulders. We all deserve to be heard, to be respected, and to be happy.
Our diverse team provides a welcoming, culturally competent environment to help you navigate anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and more.
We help individuals, teens, young adults, and families navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, and life transitions. Using evidence-based approaches like CBT, client-centered, and strengths-based therapies, we provide compassionate, culturally competent care that supports healing and growth.
Our diverse team provides a welcoming, culturally competent environment to help you navigate anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and more.
We help individuals, teens, young adults, and families navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, and life transitions. Using evidence-based approaches like CBT, client-centered, and strengths-based therapies, we provide compassionate, culturally competent care that supports healing and growth.
Or perhaps you suspect your partner may be struggling with these issues or he has just exposed to you the truth about his behaviors?
I have been working as a trained therapist for over 15 years and specialize in working with sex addicts and their partners. I carry out individual, group and couples therapy, using an integrative model which includes both coming to grips with unwanted behavior as well as self reflection and growth and improving relationships.
Or perhaps you suspect your partner may be struggling with these issues or he has just exposed to you the truth about his behaviors?
I have been working as a trained therapist for over 15 years and specialize in working with sex addicts and their partners. I carry out individual, group and couples therapy, using an integrative model which includes both coming to grips with unwanted behavior as well as self reflection and growth and improving relationships.
Whether you are looking to work through relationship concerns, feel stuck and are looking to make a change, or want a safe space to process your unique situation, my door is open.
I have a passion for working with clients in areas that include sexuality, gender, ethical non-monogamy, kink, sexuality and religion, and women’s issues. I utilize and implement an intersectional, person-centered, and solution-focused approach to treat and find solutions that will work best for you and your specific and unique needs.
Whether you are looking to work through relationship concerns, feel stuck and are looking to make a change, or want a safe space to process your unique situation, my door is open.
I have a passion for working with clients in areas that include sexuality, gender, ethical non-monogamy, kink, sexuality and religion, and women’s issues. I utilize and implement an intersectional, person-centered, and solution-focused approach to treat and find solutions that will work best for you and your specific and unique needs.
I help clients with relationship issues, anger management, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence.
I offer counseling for individuals and couples' session where I primarily provide a Client Centered, Adlerian, and Solution Focused therapy approach.
I help clients with relationship issues, anger management, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence.
I offer counseling for individuals and couples' session where I primarily provide a Client Centered, Adlerian, and Solution Focused therapy approach.
I view therapy as a collaborative process where the client is the expert on themselves, and the therapeutic relationship is the most important factor in creating change.
I am a licensed therapist and have provided therapy in many settings with people from a variety of cultural backgrounds. I particularly enjoy working with clients hoping to change unhealthy relationship patterns, and manage the effects of trauma, depression, anxiety. I specialize in helping clients struggling with eating disorders.
I view therapy as a collaborative process where the client is the expert on themselves, and the therapeutic relationship is the most important factor in creating change.
I am a licensed therapist and have provided therapy in many settings with people from a variety of cultural backgrounds. I particularly enjoy working with clients hoping to change unhealthy relationship patterns, and manage the effects of trauma, depression, anxiety. I specialize in helping clients struggling with eating disorders.
These credentials, coupled with nearly 30 years of related experience, allow me to address clients' needs holistically in individual, couples and group psychotherapy.
Treatment goals are met utilizing evidenced-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. Work with couples is informed by Emotionally-Focused Therapy and Family Systems Therapy. As a clinical nurse specialist I am able to address clients' mental health, social, and physical needs in individual, couples and group psychotherapy.
These credentials, coupled with nearly 30 years of related experience, allow me to address clients' needs holistically in individual, couples and group psychotherapy.
Treatment goals are met utilizing evidenced-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. Work with couples is informed by Emotionally-Focused Therapy and Family Systems Therapy. As a clinical nurse specialist I am able to address clients' mental health, social, and physical needs in individual, couples and group psychotherapy.
These experiences in my own life allow me to form genuine, connected relationships with my clients so we can partner and create lasting change together.
Struggling to navigate your 20s or 30s? Feeling overwhelmed or stuck in a negative cycle that you can't seem to get out of? Sick of being so hard on yourself, but no matter what you do, you still don't feel good enough? Wondering why being an "adult" seems so tough, while everyone else seems to have figured it out? You’re not alone in feeling anxious, lost, or stuck. If it feels like you've tried everything, and the support of friends and family hasn’t been enough, it's time for a change.
These experiences in my own life allow me to form genuine, connected relationships with my clients so we can partner and create lasting change together.
Struggling to navigate your 20s or 30s? Feeling overwhelmed or stuck in a negative cycle that you can't seem to get out of? Sick of being so hard on yourself, but no matter what you do, you still don't feel good enough? Wondering why being an "adult" seems so tough, while everyone else seems to have figured it out? You’re not alone in feeling anxious, lost, or stuck. If it feels like you've tried everything, and the support of friends and family hasn’t been enough, it's time for a change.
I love working with individual and couples to identify and address what's holding them back from living their best life.
Whether you come as an individual, a couple, or a family, we can work together to create strong positive communication in any relationship. This is often the first step in moving towards your goals. Discussing needs, values, and priorities in a safe, judgment-free environment can often help clients define a new path forward.
I love working with individual and couples to identify and address what's holding them back from living their best life.
Whether you come as an individual, a couple, or a family, we can work together to create strong positive communication in any relationship. This is often the first step in moving towards your goals. Discussing needs, values, and priorities in a safe, judgment-free environment can often help clients define a new path forward.
In addition to providing individual therapy, family therapy, couples therapy, conflict resolution, and parenting skills training, we also offer clinical supervision services for Social Work practitioners.
Let's face it; life can be stressful. Are you feeling overwhelmed with family or work? Taking on more responsibilities than you're capable of managing? Are you caught in the middle of caring for your aging parents while raising your own children and feeling crushed by the pressure? Tired of yelling or simply being frustrated with those you love the most?
In addition to providing individual therapy, family therapy, couples therapy, conflict resolution, and parenting skills training, we also offer clinical supervision services for Social Work practitioners.
Let's face it; life can be stressful. Are you feeling overwhelmed with family or work? Taking on more responsibilities than you're capable of managing? Are you caught in the middle of caring for your aging parents while raising your own children and feeling crushed by the pressure? Tired of yelling or simply being frustrated with those you love the most?
As a clinical psychologist trained in evidence-based psychotherapy, I have 10+ years successfully treating couples and individuals for a wide array of issues, ranging from premarital jitters and affairs, to ADHD, anxiety, and depression.
For couples, I use Integrative Behavioral Couples Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, and Gottman approach techniques. For individual patients, I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Based Therapy.
As a clinical psychologist trained in evidence-based psychotherapy, I have 10+ years successfully treating couples and individuals for a wide array of issues, ranging from premarital jitters and affairs, to ADHD, anxiety, and depression.
For couples, I use Integrative Behavioral Couples Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, and Gottman approach techniques. For individual patients, I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Based Therapy.
I will help you acquire and incorporate skills that will allow you to improve your overall wellness, relationship with others, and most importantly, your relationship with yourself.
Motivation, capacity and insight; these three pillars are central to our ability to change and grow. I help those dealing with anxiety, depression, addiction, numbness and confusing behavior/relational patterns build a better understanding of their struggles and the skills needed to find relief from them.
I will help you acquire and incorporate skills that will allow you to improve your overall wellness, relationship with others, and most importantly, your relationship with yourself.
Motivation, capacity and insight; these three pillars are central to our ability to change and grow. I help those dealing with anxiety, depression, addiction, numbness and confusing behavior/relational patterns build a better understanding of their struggles and the skills needed to find relief from them.
Many of us in these communities navigate issues such as sensory sensitivity, relationship struggles, chronic dysregulation, and executive dysfunction.
I work with my clients to find ways to love themselves and others better, in ways that work uniquely for their circumstances. That might include creating systems to manage your chaotic laundry pile, or setting up relationship accommodations with your partner to keep your social battery charged. I have experience with adults, teens, couples, and new parents.
Many of us in these communities navigate issues such as sensory sensitivity, relationship struggles, chronic dysregulation, and executive dysfunction.
I work with my clients to find ways to love themselves and others better, in ways that work uniquely for their circumstances. That might include creating systems to manage your chaotic laundry pile, or setting up relationship accommodations with your partner to keep your social battery charged. I have experience with adults, teens, couples, and new parents.
Life isn't meant to be taken on alone - let's partner together to move you forward.
You're successful, but you keep hitting ceilings you can't get past. You work tirelessly, are a non-stop learner and do-er and your efforts seem fruitless. You're driven, and systemic barriers keep holding you back. You give until you have nothing left to give and you have no idea how to get your own needs met in return.
Life isn't meant to be taken on alone - let's partner together to move you forward.
You're successful, but you keep hitting ceilings you can't get past. You work tirelessly, are a non-stop learner and do-er and your efforts seem fruitless. You're driven, and systemic barriers keep holding you back. You give until you have nothing left to give and you have no idea how to get your own needs met in return.
We at VIP Coaching and Consulting are here to partner with you through your life's journey of self-discovery, growth, and self-empowerment.
Our life coaches range in expertise from health and nutrition, life, sex therapy, relationships (marriage and couple), Christian counseling, Pastoral counseling, mentoring, and IFS (internal family systems).
We at VIP Coaching and Consulting are here to partner with you through your life's journey of self-discovery, growth, and self-empowerment.
Our life coaches range in expertise from health and nutrition, life, sex therapy, relationships (marriage and couple), Christian counseling, Pastoral counseling, mentoring, and IFS (internal family systems).
As a psychologist I pull from working with diverse groups of people and assist on issues of trauma, grief, loss, relationship difficulties, wellness and health.
My areas of specialty are post traumatic disorders, grief and loss, relationships and communication, sadness and depression, stress and anxiety, gender and sexual identity, immigration and work and career struggles.
As a psychologist I pull from working with diverse groups of people and assist on issues of trauma, grief, loss, relationship difficulties, wellness and health.
My areas of specialty are post traumatic disorders, grief and loss, relationships and communication, sadness and depression, stress and anxiety, gender and sexual identity, immigration and work and career struggles.
As a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), a Certified Partner Trauma Therapist (CPTT), and a Certified Multiple Addiction Therapist (CMAT), I'm trained in many addictions and compulsive behavior, as well as substance addictions.
I also specialize in sexual problems, affairs, rebuilding romance, and emotional and sexual intimacy. I have advanced training in sexual addiction treatment. If clients are open to it, I often give them handouts or homework to do during the week. I don't believe in forcing the client to do something that isn't working. Together, we'll figure things out.
As a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), a Certified Partner Trauma Therapist (CPTT), and a Certified Multiple Addiction Therapist (CMAT), I'm trained in many addictions and compulsive behavior, as well as substance addictions.
I also specialize in sexual problems, affairs, rebuilding romance, and emotional and sexual intimacy. I have advanced training in sexual addiction treatment. If clients are open to it, I often give them handouts or homework to do during the week. I don't believe in forcing the client to do something that isn't working. Together, we'll figure things out.
Working with both couples and individuals, my goal is to empower clients to navigate challenges and cultivate thriving relationships.
I also work with women in need of guidance to re- experience their worth and rediscover what they are capable of. I enjoy working with individuals looking for the light when they find themselves in a dark place after a major life change. In my office we peel back the layers and find solutions that create lasting growth.
Working with both couples and individuals, my goal is to empower clients to navigate challenges and cultivate thriving relationships.
I also work with women in need of guidance to re- experience their worth and rediscover what they are capable of. I enjoy working with individuals looking for the light when they find themselves in a dark place after a major life change. In my office we peel back the layers and find solutions that create lasting growth.
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.
We believe in helping individuals, couples, and families make life-enhancing changes and transitions, and are committed to doing so in a way that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Our team of skilled therapists has many years of experience in a wide variety of specialty areas. Some of our counseling specialties include but are not limited to Accelerated Resolution Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Emotional Freedom Technique, Gottman Method Couples Therapy, and EMDR.
We believe in helping individuals, couples, and families make life-enhancing changes and transitions, and are committed to doing so in a way that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Our team of skilled therapists has many years of experience in a wide variety of specialty areas. Some of our counseling specialties include but are not limited to Accelerated Resolution Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Emotional Freedom Technique, Gottman Method Couples Therapy, and EMDR.
