Female Therapists in Shaw, Washington, DC
My hope is to help you learn more about yourself and your relationships in order to feel more connected in your life and see possibilities for change that can enhance your quality of life. My work focuses on exploring thoughts, emotions, and behaviors and finding ways to build upon strengths, enhance self-compassion, and make changes in one's life that can improve life satisfaction. We can also integrate coping strategies to help enhance resilience and alleviate distress. Currently I provide individual therapy (not couples therapy).
My hope is to help you learn more about yourself and your relationships in order to feel more connected in your life and see possibilities for change that can enhance your quality of life. My work focuses on exploring thoughts, emotions, and behaviors and finding ways to build upon strengths, enhance self-compassion, and make changes in one's life that can improve life satisfaction. We can also integrate coping strategies to help enhance resilience and alleviate distress. Currently I provide individual therapy (not couples therapy).
Do you want to feel empowered and connected, having more joy and pleasure in your life, after a challenging life experience? Are finding yourself or your relationship unable to break challenging patterns? Are you struggling with how to reconnect sexually and regain the intimacy you once shared? Working from a strengths based & holistic perspective, I am skilled at creating a warm, open space to help individuals and couples increase intimacy, enhance understanding, navigate changing roles, set boundaries, resolve conflicts, heal trauma, and create satisfying relationships.
Now offering clinical supervision for LGPCs in Maryland!
Do you want to feel empowered and connected, having more joy and pleasure in your life, after a challenging life experience? Are finding yourself or your relationship unable to break challenging patterns? Are you struggling with how to reconnect sexually and regain the intimacy you once shared? Working from a strengths based & holistic perspective, I am skilled at creating a warm, open space to help individuals and couples increase intimacy, enhance understanding, navigate changing roles, set boundaries, resolve conflicts, heal trauma, and create satisfying relationships.
Now offering clinical supervision for LGPCs in Maryland!
Maybe you feel exhausted making decisions around food, or you notice how harshly you judge your body or yourself. Or maybe you want support in developing helpful structures. I specialize in helping clients with eating and body image concerns, ADHD-related challenges, anxiety and depression. I am passionate about helping people change the way they think about food and their bodies, helping them learn techniques to manage anxiety, and supporting them in managing emotions in helpful ways. Therapy with me focuses on both understanding these patterns and developing practical, sustainable ways to respond to emotions and stressors.
Maybe you feel exhausted making decisions around food, or you notice how harshly you judge your body or yourself. Or maybe you want support in developing helpful structures. I specialize in helping clients with eating and body image concerns, ADHD-related challenges, anxiety and depression. I am passionate about helping people change the way they think about food and their bodies, helping them learn techniques to manage anxiety, and supporting them in managing emotions in helpful ways. Therapy with me focuses on both understanding these patterns and developing practical, sustainable ways to respond to emotions and stressors.
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.
Accepting new patients- I am a seasoned clinician with extensive experience as a therapist for adolescents, adults, couples, parents, and families from various cultural backgrounds. My goal is to team with clients to reach a better emotional place. Working with your personal strengths and specific goals, we can help you gain new skills to cope with and overcome your challenges. My style is collaborative and we can find solutions together. Success requires honesty, understanding, strong communication skills, and a willingness to work through difficulties. Often people shy away from getting help.
Accepting new patients- I am a seasoned clinician with extensive experience as a therapist for adolescents, adults, couples, parents, and families from various cultural backgrounds. My goal is to team with clients to reach a better emotional place. Working with your personal strengths and specific goals, we can help you gain new skills to cope with and overcome your challenges. My style is collaborative and we can find solutions together. Success requires honesty, understanding, strong communication skills, and a willingness to work through difficulties. Often people shy away from getting help.
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.
Therapy works best when you feel seen, understood, and safe. Starting therapy is a significant step towards personal growth and well-being. In our work together, I draw from several proven therapeutic approaches: psychodynamic, CBT, IFS, and EMDR. I am an experienced sex therapist and am passionate about work with individuals and couples as they navigate sexuality and sexual exploration. Together, we’ll explore which methods resonate best with your unique needs and personality. We’ll collaborate to set personalized, achievable goals. This will help us navigate your path forward, step-by-step, as a supportive team.
Therapy works best when you feel seen, understood, and safe. Starting therapy is a significant step towards personal growth and well-being. In our work together, I draw from several proven therapeutic approaches: psychodynamic, CBT, IFS, and EMDR. I am an experienced sex therapist and am passionate about work with individuals and couples as they navigate sexuality and sexual exploration. Together, we’ll explore which methods resonate best with your unique needs and personality. We’ll collaborate to set personalized, achievable goals. This will help us navigate your path forward, step-by-step, as a supportive team.
We enjoy working with clients who feel the "50 minute" model is not enough time to address their needs. WE BILL PER SESSION, NOT PER HOUR. Sessions are based on walking out of the office better than you walked in. Since the sessions are not time constrained, couples report quicker and more effective resolution to their issues. Between both specialists in the practice, we offer availability of scheduling 7 days a week at hours convenient to your schedule. Virtual sessions offered across all time zones and globally.
We enjoy working with clients who feel the "50 minute" model is not enough time to address their needs. WE BILL PER SESSION, NOT PER HOUR. Sessions are based on walking out of the office better than you walked in. Since the sessions are not time constrained, couples report quicker and more effective resolution to their issues. Between both specialists in the practice, we offer availability of scheduling 7 days a week at hours convenient to your schedule. Virtual sessions offered across all time zones and globally.
Welcome! I work with individuals who are navigating eating disorders, self-esteem or body image concerns, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, and life transitions. Many of my clients are thoughtful, high-achieving people who have spent much of their lives striving to “have it all together.” Underneath, they often feel anxious, disconnected, or caught in cycles of self-criticism, perfectionism, or uncertainty. They come to therapy seeking clarity, healing, and a stronger sense of self, hoping to build a life that feels more aligned, peaceful, and meaningful.
Welcome! I work with individuals who are navigating eating disorders, self-esteem or body image concerns, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, and life transitions. Many of my clients are thoughtful, high-achieving people who have spent much of their lives striving to “have it all together.” Underneath, they often feel anxious, disconnected, or caught in cycles of self-criticism, perfectionism, or uncertainty. They come to therapy seeking clarity, healing, and a stronger sense of self, hoping to build a life that feels more aligned, peaceful, and meaningful.
Licensed Clinical Social worker with 24 years therapy experience.
I specialize in Trauma, grief and loss, women's issues including infertility and pregnancy loss. Co-parenting through divorce.
I provide a warm, supportive, and non-judgmental space for individuals and families. Training in evidence-based approaches such as CBT, CPT, DBT, ERP and mindfulness-based practices, I help clients navigate Trauma, depression, anxiety, relationships, life transitions, and emotional healing from childhood family dysfuntion. My philosophy centers on empowerment, collaboration, and building practical tools for long-term well-being.
Licensed Clinical Social worker with 24 years therapy experience.
I specialize in Trauma, grief and loss, women's issues including infertility and pregnancy loss. Co-parenting through divorce.
I provide a warm, supportive, and non-judgmental space for individuals and families. Training in evidence-based approaches such as CBT, CPT, DBT, ERP and mindfulness-based practices, I help clients navigate Trauma, depression, anxiety, relationships, life transitions, and emotional healing from childhood family dysfuntion. My philosophy centers on empowerment, collaboration, and building practical tools for long-term well-being.
Congratulations! You just took the first step. Welcome to Sol Counseling & Consulting! Sol is a group practice of passionate and competent therapists and we provide therapeutic services to adults, teens and couples. At Sol we believe, like the sun, each day is a new opportunity to rise, to shine, to get a new chance and to be in the light instead of the darkness.
We provide tele-health and in person sessions in our office in Burtonsville, MD-conveniently located for our Maryland and DC clients. We also offer tele-health sessions for Florida residents.
Congratulations! You just took the first step. Welcome to Sol Counseling & Consulting! Sol is a group practice of passionate and competent therapists and we provide therapeutic services to adults, teens and couples. At Sol we believe, like the sun, each day is a new opportunity to rise, to shine, to get a new chance and to be in the light instead of the darkness.
We provide tele-health and in person sessions in our office in Burtonsville, MD-conveniently located for our Maryland and DC clients. We also offer tele-health sessions for Florida residents.
Adolescents and adults navigating their faith and sexuality (LGBTQ+ affirming), anxiety, depression, interpersonal challenges, grief, trauma, pregnancy/postpartum, family of origin concerns, identity development, and general life stressors and transitions would particular enjoy working with me. Multicultural couples and families navigating culture clashes, estrangement, faith transitions, and sexual and intergenerational trauma, especially for BIPOC populations, are treatment specialties. Psychedelic psychotherapy preparation and integration are also available with referrals to clinics for medication administration.
Adolescents and adults navigating their faith and sexuality (LGBTQ+ affirming), anxiety, depression, interpersonal challenges, grief, trauma, pregnancy/postpartum, family of origin concerns, identity development, and general life stressors and transitions would particular enjoy working with me. Multicultural couples and families navigating culture clashes, estrangement, faith transitions, and sexual and intergenerational trauma, especially for BIPOC populations, are treatment specialties. Psychedelic psychotherapy preparation and integration are also available with referrals to clinics for medication administration.
Watching your child struggle to reach their potential is painful. You may see them trying hard but falling behind in school, battling to focus, or having difficulty connecting with peers. You might be worried about ADHD, Autism, or a hidden learning disorder, and you need more than just a label—you need a roadmap. My clients are parents seeking deep clarity and actionable strategies. They want to secure the right IEP or 504 accommodations and understand exactly how their child’s brain works so they can advocate for the success and confidence their child deserves.
Watching your child struggle to reach their potential is painful. You may see them trying hard but falling behind in school, battling to focus, or having difficulty connecting with peers. You might be worried about ADHD, Autism, or a hidden learning disorder, and you need more than just a label—you need a roadmap. My clients are parents seeking deep clarity and actionable strategies. They want to secure the right IEP or 504 accommodations and understand exactly how their child’s brain works so they can advocate for the success and confidence their child deserves.
Hello, my name is Joani Gammill. Thank you for taking the brave step of looking for help. I am called when you have a loved one that needs help for an addiction, whether that be a substance like alcohol, heroin, prescription drugs or a process addiction like gambling, but is resistant to getting the treatment they need. As a former RN, I have worked for seven years in an alcohol and drug rehab before doing interventions. I have doing loving, respectful interventions for 19 years now. My fees for the industry are the lowest you will find. Reach out and call me at (443)-926-4519.
Hello, my name is Joani Gammill. Thank you for taking the brave step of looking for help. I am called when you have a loved one that needs help for an addiction, whether that be a substance like alcohol, heroin, prescription drugs or a process addiction like gambling, but is resistant to getting the treatment they need. As a former RN, I have worked for seven years in an alcohol and drug rehab before doing interventions. I have doing loving, respectful interventions for 19 years now. My fees for the industry are the lowest you will find. Reach out and call me at (443)-926-4519.
Do you feel unheard or unappreciated, carrying heavy burdens, or find your relationships strained by overwhelming emotions? Clients seek counseling for many reasons. Some need a safe, supportive space to be heard when they lack that elsewhere. While friends and family can offer care, they may not provide the professional help or treatment needed. Others struggle to express their thoughts or feel lost and need guidance. I believe that everyone deserves a place where they feel understood and cared for, and I’m here to listen and support your growth.
Do you feel unheard or unappreciated, carrying heavy burdens, or find your relationships strained by overwhelming emotions? Clients seek counseling for many reasons. Some need a safe, supportive space to be heard when they lack that elsewhere. While friends and family can offer care, they may not provide the professional help or treatment needed. Others struggle to express their thoughts or feel lost and need guidance. I believe that everyone deserves a place where they feel understood and cared for, and I’m here to listen and support your growth.
My ideal client is a young adult navigating anxiety, trauma, or major life transitions, often first-generation or from a multicultural background. They're carrying the weight of family expectations, identity questions, and systemic pressures, often without much support. They want to feel understood without over-explaining their background. Their goals go beyond symptom relief, they want clarity, self-compassion, and the tools to move through life with more confidence. They're ready to do the work, and I'm ready to show up for them.
My ideal client is a young adult navigating anxiety, trauma, or major life transitions, often first-generation or from a multicultural background. They're carrying the weight of family expectations, identity questions, and systemic pressures, often without much support. They want to feel understood without over-explaining their background. Their goals go beyond symptom relief, they want clarity, self-compassion, and the tools to move through life with more confidence. They're ready to do the work, and I'm ready to show up for them.
You're tired and worn out, not sure if it's even worth the fight anymore to try for a better relationship. As a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist, I help people just like you every day find connection, intimacy and hope in the most difficult of circumstances. I work to help you find relief in the moment and growth for the future. By carefully listening, I get behind the everyday surface of your situation to underlying meanings and their significance. One of my strengths is my use of humor to pinpoint specific issues and highlight areas for growth.
You're tired and worn out, not sure if it's even worth the fight anymore to try for a better relationship. As a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist, I help people just like you every day find connection, intimacy and hope in the most difficult of circumstances. I work to help you find relief in the moment and growth for the future. By carefully listening, I get behind the everyday surface of your situation to underlying meanings and their significance. One of my strengths is my use of humor to pinpoint specific issues and highlight areas for growth.
Congratulations on taking the first step towards making some life changes. I understand because I've been there. Sometimes we all need a little support in achieving our goals. That’s just fine because life can be overwhelming. Often, we just need a bit of guidance finding the answers that are already inside of us and that’s when coaching can be helpful. The coaching process works well in any area of your life you want to develop or change. The hardest part is taking the first step and I work with men and women who do just that.
Congratulations on taking the first step towards making some life changes. I understand because I've been there. Sometimes we all need a little support in achieving our goals. That’s just fine because life can be overwhelming. Often, we just need a bit of guidance finding the answers that are already inside of us and that’s when coaching can be helpful. The coaching process works well in any area of your life you want to develop or change. The hardest part is taking the first step and I work with men and women who do just that.
Perhaps you are considering working with me because you desire true intimacy in your relationships, including with yourself. Or perhaps you want to feel more at home and at ease within your body, no matter the situation. Maybe you are living with trauma or grief and feel you need an experienced professional to sit alongside you and help you make sense and meaning out of all of this hurt. Or you wish to live more in accordance with long-held fantasies and secret gifts within yourself that may have gotten displaced or devalued along the way.
Perhaps you are considering working with me because you desire true intimacy in your relationships, including with yourself. Or perhaps you want to feel more at home and at ease within your body, no matter the situation. Maybe you are living with trauma or grief and feel you need an experienced professional to sit alongside you and help you make sense and meaning out of all of this hurt. Or you wish to live more in accordance with long-held fantasies and secret gifts within yourself that may have gotten displaced or devalued along the way.
Living with chronic illness can be deeply exhausting, affecting both the body and mind. Grief can feel isolating and heavy to hold. Life transitions may bring emotions that feel overwhelming or hard to articulate. Art therapy offers a creative, grounding way to process experiences beyond words while building tools for regulation, self-compassion, and long-term well-being. I work with children and adults, offering developmentally appropriate and trauma-informed counseling. If you're feeling stuck, are navigating grief or loss, or seeking to build healthy coping skills, I would be honored to support you.
Living with chronic illness can be deeply exhausting, affecting both the body and mind. Grief can feel isolating and heavy to hold. Life transitions may bring emotions that feel overwhelming or hard to articulate. Art therapy offers a creative, grounding way to process experiences beyond words while building tools for regulation, self-compassion, and long-term well-being. I work with children and adults, offering developmentally appropriate and trauma-informed counseling. If you're feeling stuck, are navigating grief or loss, or seeking to build healthy coping skills, I would be honored to support you.
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- Penn Quarter
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- U Street Corridor