Sleep or Insomnia Therapists in Shaw, Washington, DC
I offer evidence-based treatment for anxiety, depression, insomnia, eating disorders, and OCD.
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I offer evidence-based treatment for anxiety, depression, insomnia, eating disorders, and OCD.
Click below to ask a question or schedule a free 15-minute consultation to learn more.
Having worked with many veterans at the VA Medical Center, I also have special interests in trauma and sleep difficulties including insomnia and nightmares (CBT-I and IRT).
I believe therapy is most helpful in an atmosphere of acceptance and respect. In a safe and collaborative environment, we can work together toward your personal goals. I am passionate about helping my clients cope with life stressors, to get relief from painful emotional symptoms, and to feel understood. Beginning therapy is not easy. My approach to therapy begins with helping clients to define their goals and to empower them to move toward the most fulfilling life possible.
Having worked with many veterans at the VA Medical Center, I also have special interests in trauma and sleep difficulties including insomnia and nightmares (CBT-I and IRT).
I believe therapy is most helpful in an atmosphere of acceptance and respect. In a safe and collaborative environment, we can work together toward your personal goals. I am passionate about helping my clients cope with life stressors, to get relief from painful emotional symptoms, and to feel understood. Beginning therapy is not easy. My approach to therapy begins with helping clients to define their goals and to empower them to move toward the most fulfilling life possible.
My areas of expertise include obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), anxiety disorders, insomnia, sexual health, ADHD, and interpersonal relationship difficulties.
In our work together, I take a collaborative approach in tailoring treatment to your individual values and goals. I use evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP).
My areas of expertise include obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), anxiety disorders, insomnia, sexual health, ADHD, and interpersonal relationship difficulties.
In our work together, I take a collaborative approach in tailoring treatment to your individual values and goals. I use evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP).
Dr. Allison Bondanza is a Board-Certified Clinical Psychologist who specializes in helping individuals and couples navigate life's challenges and achieve emotional well-being. Her approach is research-driven and combines the latest insights from neuroscience, attachment theory, and emotion regulation to help clients reach their deserved level of wellness. Dr. Bondanza specializes in treating anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Her approach is designed to empower clients to reconnect with their authentic selves and develop effective coping strategies.
Dr. Allison Bondanza is a Board-Certified Clinical Psychologist who specializes in helping individuals and couples navigate life's challenges and achieve emotional well-being. Her approach is research-driven and combines the latest insights from neuroscience, attachment theory, and emotion regulation to help clients reach their deserved level of wellness. Dr. Bondanza specializes in treating anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Her approach is designed to empower clients to reconnect with their authentic selves and develop effective coping strategies.
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.
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.
Beginning therapy can feel like a big step, but it’s often the first toward meaningful insight and lasting personal growth. We understand that therapy is not a one-size-fits-all process. Our approach is tailored to you—whether you’re working through past experiences, navigating present challenges, or seeking greater balance in your life. You don’t have to do it alone.
Our goal is to create a safe, supportive, and compassionate environment where you feel comfortable sharing openly and working toward change.
Beginning therapy can feel like a big step, but it’s often the first toward meaningful insight and lasting personal growth. We understand that therapy is not a one-size-fits-all process. Our approach is tailored to you—whether you’re working through past experiences, navigating present challenges, or seeking greater balance in your life. You don’t have to do it alone.
Our goal is to create a safe, supportive, and compassionate environment where you feel comfortable sharing openly and working toward change.
I create an environment that helps clients explore both the internal and external barriers to their healing and growth. 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. To me, therapy is best when it's a mix of approaches that are used strategically to create a nonjudgmental and empathic atmosphere. My style is both warm and thought-provoking, and I actively collaborate with and support those with whom I work.
I create an environment that helps clients explore both the internal and external barriers to their healing and growth. 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. To me, therapy is best when it's a mix of approaches that are used strategically to create a nonjudgmental and empathic atmosphere. My style is both warm and thought-provoking, and I actively collaborate with and support those with whom I work.
Hi, I’m Erica—welcome, I’m so glad you’re here.
Clients often describe me as warm, approachable, and easy to talk to. My therapeutic style is person-centered and grounded in relational psychotherapy, with a specialty supporting Millennials. Many who are at this stage of life can feel overwhelmed, trying to balance family, career, and personal growth—as such, it can be an ideal time to prioritize mental health.
Whether you’re navigating depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, or work stress, we’ll partner together to uncover the root of your pain and move toward lasting relief.
Hi, I’m Erica—welcome, I’m so glad you’re here.
Clients often describe me as warm, approachable, and easy to talk to. My therapeutic style is person-centered and grounded in relational psychotherapy, with a specialty supporting Millennials. Many who are at this stage of life can feel overwhelmed, trying to balance family, career, and personal growth—as such, it can be an ideal time to prioritize mental health.
Whether you’re navigating depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, or work stress, we’ll partner together to uncover the root of your pain and move toward lasting relief.
I work with families, individuals, couples, groups around the following issues: Stage of Life Adjustments; Depression; Anxiety; Elder Care Management; Military Family Life; Active Duty Issues;PTSD;Traumatic Brain Issues;Employee Assistance;Child and Family Issues; Family Conflicts;Adolescent Adjustments as well as Veteran and Retirement Concerns.
I work with families, individuals, couples, groups around the following issues: Stage of Life Adjustments; Depression; Anxiety; Elder Care Management; Military Family Life; Active Duty Issues;PTSD;Traumatic Brain Issues;Employee Assistance;Child and Family Issues; Family Conflicts;Adolescent Adjustments as well as Veteran and Retirement Concerns.
I love helping lawyers and other stressed out and exhausted human beings heal, grow, and thrive. Whether in individual, couple, or group therapy, I help people reconnect to themselves and the people they love. As a former BigLaw and in-house lawyer, I know how the overwhelming stress and demands of intense professions can take a toll on both us and our relationships. I help my clients tame that stress and build lives and relationships full of meaning, peace, and joy.
I love helping lawyers and other stressed out and exhausted human beings heal, grow, and thrive. Whether in individual, couple, or group therapy, I help people reconnect to themselves and the people they love. As a former BigLaw and in-house lawyer, I know how the overwhelming stress and demands of intense professions can take a toll on both us and our relationships. I help my clients tame that stress and build lives and relationships full of meaning, peace, and joy.
I find a lot of joy in helping teens and adults discover and uncover their truest selves. If you are someone who wants to increase self-compassion, heal from trauma, challenge long held beliefs about yourself or the world, strengthen relationships, process grief and loss, and/or find the inner strength and resources to make desired changes in your life, I might be a good fit for you. I also find it very meaningful to work with people unlearning and healing from diet culture, those taking or considering a GLP-1 metabolic medication and processing the complicated emotions that arise through these choices and the changes that happen.
I find a lot of joy in helping teens and adults discover and uncover their truest selves. If you are someone who wants to increase self-compassion, heal from trauma, challenge long held beliefs about yourself or the world, strengthen relationships, process grief and loss, and/or find the inner strength and resources to make desired changes in your life, I might be a good fit for you. I also find it very meaningful to work with people unlearning and healing from diet culture, those taking or considering a GLP-1 metabolic medication and processing the complicated emotions that arise through these choices and the changes that happen.
If you are seeking support for a specific issue such as anxiety, depression, relationship problems, or just hoping to feel more fulfilled and satisfied in your life, I am here to help. Together, we will build a safe environment to explore the thoughts, emotions, and patterns of behavior that may be holding you back. I am committed to helping you uncover needs, develop goals, and build in new coping skills to better manage challenges, improve overall well-being, and achieve personal growth.
If you are seeking support for a specific issue such as anxiety, depression, relationship problems, or just hoping to feel more fulfilled and satisfied in your life, I am here to help. Together, we will build a safe environment to explore the thoughts, emotions, and patterns of behavior that may be holding you back. I am committed to helping you uncover needs, develop goals, and build in new coping skills to better manage challenges, improve overall well-being, and achieve personal growth.
Immediate openings & online consultation bookings available - I'm an easygoing and results-oriented therapist who prioritizes open-minded collaboration. Our sessions combine your unique goals and preferences, especially for past-, present-, or future-oriented therapy, with research-proven treatments. These include CBT, SFT, classic psychodynamic therapy, improving commonly overlooked mental health foundations, and others, always applied holistically and non-dogmatically. We aim to not only explore and understand your problems but also take action, create real change, and leave you well-prepared to prevent backsliding.
Immediate openings & online consultation bookings available - I'm an easygoing and results-oriented therapist who prioritizes open-minded collaboration. Our sessions combine your unique goals and preferences, especially for past-, present-, or future-oriented therapy, with research-proven treatments. These include CBT, SFT, classic psychodynamic therapy, improving commonly overlooked mental health foundations, and others, always applied holistically and non-dogmatically. We aim to not only explore and understand your problems but also take action, create real change, and leave you well-prepared to prevent backsliding.
Are you the parent of a child, tween or teen with big feelings? Maybe worries peak at bedtime, meltdowns hit after school or frustration quickly spirals out of control?Perhaps your child is adjusting to middle school friendships or the challenges of a new team, changes in the family or just needs a little extra support right now. At The Bari Group, we specialize in helping kids, teens and families find calm in the middle of big feelings, while building the tools and confidence to move forward without shame or blame.
Are you the parent of a child, tween or teen with big feelings? Maybe worries peak at bedtime, meltdowns hit after school or frustration quickly spirals out of control?Perhaps your child is adjusting to middle school friendships or the challenges of a new team, changes in the family or just needs a little extra support right now. At The Bari Group, we specialize in helping kids, teens and families find calm in the middle of big feelings, while building the tools and confidence to move forward without shame or blame.
Emily Lord is a practicum-level Clinical Social Worker who transitioned to therapy after 20 years of leadership roles in the private sector and nonprofit organizations. She brings warmth, curiosity, and a sense of humor to her work with clients. Emily also works as a leadership coach, leveraging her experience and passion to help people cultivate resilience and growth at work.
She especially enjoys working with adults who are navigating burnout, anxiety, and relationship challenges, and has a particular interest in supporting those seeking to reconnect with their strengths and build healthier patterns in daily life.
Emily Lord is a practicum-level Clinical Social Worker who transitioned to therapy after 20 years of leadership roles in the private sector and nonprofit organizations. She brings warmth, curiosity, and a sense of humor to her work with clients. Emily also works as a leadership coach, leveraging her experience and passion to help people cultivate resilience and growth at work.
She especially enjoys working with adults who are navigating burnout, anxiety, and relationship challenges, and has a particular interest in supporting those seeking to reconnect with their strengths and build healthier patterns in daily life.
I specialize in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and CBT, treatments proven to help with a broad range of problems including Borderline Personality disorder, depression, anxiety, sleep problems, and OCD.
My speciality is providing comprehensive DBT treatment (individual therapy, DBT skills group, and phone coaching) for clients with emotion regulation difficulties. I also work with adults (18+) who feel overwhelmed by their emotions and struggle with depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, or difficulties functioning at work or school. Together, we’ll address these challenges in a supportive, collaborative environment. My approach combines evidence-based therapies, like DBT and CBT, to help you break free from unhelpful patterns, build healthier ways of thinking, and learn to accept and navigate life’s difficult moments.
I specialize in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and CBT, treatments proven to help with a broad range of problems including Borderline Personality disorder, depression, anxiety, sleep problems, and OCD.
My speciality is providing comprehensive DBT treatment (individual therapy, DBT skills group, and phone coaching) for clients with emotion regulation difficulties. I also work with adults (18+) who feel overwhelmed by their emotions and struggle with depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, or difficulties functioning at work or school. Together, we’ll address these challenges in a supportive, collaborative environment. My approach combines evidence-based therapies, like DBT and CBT, to help you break free from unhelpful patterns, build healthier ways of thinking, and learn to accept and navigate life’s difficult moments.
Finding a therapist can be overwhelming. With over 15 years of experience, I offer a warm, supportive environment for people experiencing life transitions, relationship problems, family conflict, anxiety and depression. With empathy and curiosity, we will work together to better understand your internal world and find relief. My sincere belief is that therapy offers an opportunity for us to find a higher degree of freedom in our lives.
Finding a therapist can be overwhelming. With over 15 years of experience, I offer a warm, supportive environment for people experiencing life transitions, relationship problems, family conflict, anxiety and depression. With empathy and curiosity, we will work together to better understand your internal world and find relief. My sincere belief is that therapy offers an opportunity for us to find a higher degree of freedom in our lives.
The world is crumbling; can you feel it? Of course you can; you feel things deeply. What I’m curious about is if your own life is following suit? You’re feeling untethered, or perhaps life is stripping you of your identity; you are not who you used to be and not yet sure who you’re becoming? As a Queer therapist (I also see straight people!) and spiritual companion, I like to do things a little differently. At this time in my career, I love working with beloved humans who are bravely journeying through deconstructing their lives, sexuality, identities, religion of origin, and perhaps even spirituality. I currently love using IFS!
The world is crumbling; can you feel it? Of course you can; you feel things deeply. What I’m curious about is if your own life is following suit? You’re feeling untethered, or perhaps life is stripping you of your identity; you are not who you used to be and not yet sure who you’re becoming? As a Queer therapist (I also see straight people!) and spiritual companion, I like to do things a little differently. At this time in my career, I love working with beloved humans who are bravely journeying through deconstructing their lives, sexuality, identities, religion of origin, and perhaps even spirituality. I currently love using IFS!
All psychological issues are ultimately existential in origin, entailing a confrontation with death, loss, meaning, purpose and value. All that we do (knowingly or unknowingly) is dedicated to deciphering these daunting and irrepressible demands of existence. Few are successful in resolving or even clearly conceptualizing these existential issues and their minds inevitably descend into despair, depression and anxiety. Some seek to assuage their suffering with psychoactive substances (illicit and licit) and this leads only to addiction and abdication of autonomy over one's authentic self. My System offers a solution.
All psychological issues are ultimately existential in origin, entailing a confrontation with death, loss, meaning, purpose and value. All that we do (knowingly or unknowingly) is dedicated to deciphering these daunting and irrepressible demands of existence. Few are successful in resolving or even clearly conceptualizing these existential issues and their minds inevitably descend into despair, depression and anxiety. Some seek to assuage their suffering with psychoactive substances (illicit and licit) and this leads only to addiction and abdication of autonomy over one's authentic self. My System offers a solution.
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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.