Sleep or Insomnia Therapists in Shaw, Washington, DC
I work with college students, professionals, immigrants, and LGBTQ+ individuals navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, identity exploration, and relationship challenges. Many of my clients come from diverse cultural backgrounds or marginalized communities, including Latinx and first-generation individuals. They’re not just seeking coping tools, but a space for meaningful insight, personal growth, and authentic support.
I work with college students, professionals, immigrants, and LGBTQ+ individuals navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, identity exploration, and relationship challenges. Many of my clients come from diverse cultural backgrounds or marginalized communities, including Latinx and first-generation individuals. They’re not just seeking coping tools, but a space for meaningful insight, personal growth, and authentic support.
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.
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. I pursued advanced postdoctoral training in couples therapy and have extensive experience treating individuals of all ages and in various settings, including medical centers, outpatient clinics, primary care, and universities. At its core, my structured therapy process centers on a collaborative relationship between therapist and client, relying heavily on mutual respect and trust.
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. I pursued advanced postdoctoral training in couples therapy and have extensive experience treating individuals of all ages and in various settings, including medical centers, outpatient clinics, primary care, and universities. At its core, my structured therapy process centers on a collaborative relationship between therapist and client, relying heavily on mutual respect and trust.
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.
Schwartz is a psychologist with many specialties including anxiety (OCD, GAD, Specific Phobias, Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety), depression, eating disorders, trauma and PTSD, insomnia, and substance use disorders.
Dr. Schwartz believes in the importance of providing evidence-based treatments that can be adapted to fit the individual goals and needs of each person. He was trained as a scientist practitioner and has worked as a clinician on several NIH-funded treatment studies for PTSD and eating disorders.
Schwartz is a psychologist with many specialties including anxiety (OCD, GAD, Specific Phobias, Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety), depression, eating disorders, trauma and PTSD, insomnia, and substance use disorders.
Dr. Schwartz believes in the importance of providing evidence-based treatments that can be adapted to fit the individual goals and needs of each person. He was trained as a scientist practitioner and has worked as a clinician on several NIH-funded treatment studies for PTSD and eating disorders.
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.
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.
Michelle Cotter Richards
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, JD, LICSW, LCSW, PCC
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
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 come to this work understanding that starting therapy can feel vulnerable - and you don’t have to navigate it alone. My approach is guided by the belief that everyone deserves to feel possible and how therapy should be a warm, collaborative and non-judgmental space rooted in curiosity and compassion.
I come to this work understanding that starting therapy can feel vulnerable - and you don’t have to navigate it alone. My approach is guided by the belief that everyone deserves to feel possible and how therapy should be a warm, collaborative and non-judgmental space rooted in curiosity and compassion.
Do you find it hard to close your laptop or turn off work notifications, even when the day is technically over? Does your body still feel buzzing with unused energy, like you are bracing for the next email or request? Even during downtime, it can feel difficult to truly relax or step out of work mode. Many of the women I work with feel pressure to stay constantly available, struggle to say no, and worry about being seen as incompetent or unreliable if they slow down. That fear of dropping the ball often leads to overworking, people pleasing, and emotional exhaustion, even when things are going well professionally.
Do you find it hard to close your laptop or turn off work notifications, even when the day is technically over? Does your body still feel buzzing with unused energy, like you are bracing for the next email or request? Even during downtime, it can feel difficult to truly relax or step out of work mode. Many of the women I work with feel pressure to stay constantly available, struggle to say no, and worry about being seen as incompetent or unreliable if they slow down. That fear of dropping the ball often leads to overworking, people pleasing, and emotional exhaustion, even when things are going well professionally.
You are warmly welcome to contact me for individual or couple therapy. Couples: if you are hoping to improve communication, decrease conflict and strengthen your bond, please reach out to schedule a consultation for Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples, the evidence-based, gold-standard treatment for couples in distress.
Individuals: Whether you struggle with mental health symptoms or life stressors, I would be happy to help you clarify what matters to you and commit to taking action to move towards the life you want to live. Let's set up a time to chat.
You are warmly welcome to contact me for individual or couple therapy. Couples: if you are hoping to improve communication, decrease conflict and strengthen your bond, please reach out to schedule a consultation for Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples, the evidence-based, gold-standard treatment for couples in distress.
Individuals: Whether you struggle with mental health symptoms or life stressors, I would be happy to help you clarify what matters to you and commit to taking action to move towards the life you want to live. Let's set up a time to chat.
Welcome. At various times in our lives we all end up feeling sad, angry, anxious, or lost. Sometimes we end up in unhealthy patterns: doubting our self-worth, obsessing about the past or the future, lashing out at others, or isolating ourselves. So many of our unhelpful behaviors protect us in the short-term, but leave long-term costs. I'm a clinical social worker and I provide help with these and other issues. The core of my training has been to meet you where you are--mentally and emotionally--and help you find effective techniques to overcome adversity, feel better, and move on with your life.
Welcome. At various times in our lives we all end up feeling sad, angry, anxious, or lost. Sometimes we end up in unhealthy patterns: doubting our self-worth, obsessing about the past or the future, lashing out at others, or isolating ourselves. So many of our unhelpful behaviors protect us in the short-term, but leave long-term costs. I'm a clinical social worker and I provide help with these and other issues. The core of my training has been to meet you where you are--mentally and emotionally--and help you find effective techniques to overcome adversity, feel better, and move on with your life.
You may feel overwhelmed by life’s challenges, stuck in unhealthy patterns of behavior, disconnected from your true self or unable to experience the sense of fulfillment you long for. My clients often come to therapy seeking relief from emotional distress, seek to gain better coping strategies, and a greater sense of control over their lives. Together, we will explore the deeper causes of your struggles in order to create lasting and positive change.
You may feel overwhelmed by life’s challenges, stuck in unhealthy patterns of behavior, disconnected from your true self or unable to experience the sense of fulfillment you long for. My clients often come to therapy seeking relief from emotional distress, seek to gain better coping strategies, and a greater sense of control over their lives. Together, we will explore the deeper causes of your struggles in order to create lasting and positive change.
Most often, I work with adults, young adults, adolescents, and children dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, life transitions, sleep difficulties, motivational challenges, ADHD, identity concerns, and/or relationship issues.
I take a collaborative, client-centered approach to therapy. I bring considerable expertise in evidence-based practices – techniques that we know work, based on decades of research – while treating YOU as the expert on your life and experiences. We work as a team to clarify what matters most to you, identify the obstacles getting in your way, and develop the skills to overcome them. Beyond alleviating psychological suffering, my goal is to empower clients to build rich, meaningful lives and relationships. I cultivate a warm, validating space, where you feel safe to explore, grow, and make challenging but important changes.
Most often, I work with adults, young adults, adolescents, and children dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, life transitions, sleep difficulties, motivational challenges, ADHD, identity concerns, and/or relationship issues.
I take a collaborative, client-centered approach to therapy. I bring considerable expertise in evidence-based practices – techniques that we know work, based on decades of research – while treating YOU as the expert on your life and experiences. We work as a team to clarify what matters most to you, identify the obstacles getting in your way, and develop the skills to overcome them. Beyond alleviating psychological suffering, my goal is to empower clients to build rich, meaningful lives and relationships. I cultivate a warm, validating space, where you feel safe to explore, grow, and make challenging but important changes.
100% Telehealth. Priced for you. Trauma-informed, whole-person care. Lisa works with individuals navigating trauma, PTSD, brain injury, and high-stress life experiences. She also supports athletes, professionals, military members, Special Operations, law enforcement, and first responders balancing demanding careers, anxiety, relationship strain, and the pressure to keep performing. Her clients seek clarity, stability, and a path forward. Lisa understands returning to work, restoring relationships, and staying mission ready. A strong fit for those who value privacy, discretion, and a therapist who truly understands.
100% Telehealth. Priced for you. Trauma-informed, whole-person care. Lisa works with individuals navigating trauma, PTSD, brain injury, and high-stress life experiences. She also supports athletes, professionals, military members, Special Operations, law enforcement, and first responders balancing demanding careers, anxiety, relationship strain, and the pressure to keep performing. Her clients seek clarity, stability, and a path forward. Lisa understands returning to work, restoring relationships, and staying mission ready. A strong fit for those who value privacy, discretion, and a therapist who truly understands.
You deserve to be heard and seen fully. I’m here to listen and hold the space you need whether you’re going through a transitional period, craving support while caring for others, or seeking less stress and a more harmonious, balanced life.
Many of my clients are people others rely on. They are thoughtful, capable, and used to holding a lot together, yet internally feel overwhelmed, stuck in familiar patterns, or unsure how to move forward in a way that truly fits their life. I work with younger adults navigating college, relationships, caregiving responsibilities, and executive functioning challenges like ADHD.
You deserve to be heard and seen fully. I’m here to listen and hold the space you need whether you’re going through a transitional period, craving support while caring for others, or seeking less stress and a more harmonious, balanced life.
Many of my clients are people others rely on. They are thoughtful, capable, and used to holding a lot together, yet internally feel overwhelmed, stuck in familiar patterns, or unsure how to move forward in a way that truly fits their life. I work with younger adults navigating college, relationships, caregiving responsibilities, and executive functioning challenges like ADHD.
Do you find yourself experiencing social anxiety, challenges with motivation, or perfectionism? I would love to connect with you. I'm a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist and I work with high achieving graduate students, early and mid-career professionals, scientists, and international civil servants looking to handle their harsh inner critic and break free from "imposter syndrome". I am passionate about helping people reconnect with their values, build motivation, and liberate themselves from avoidant behaviors (e.g., procrastination) that hinder their ability to reach their goals.
Do you find yourself experiencing social anxiety, challenges with motivation, or perfectionism? I would love to connect with you. I'm a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist and I work with high achieving graduate students, early and mid-career professionals, scientists, and international civil servants looking to handle their harsh inner critic and break free from "imposter syndrome". I am passionate about helping people reconnect with their values, build motivation, and liberate themselves from avoidant behaviors (e.g., procrastination) that hinder their ability to reach their goals.
Does grief or anxiety hold you back from making choices? Does depression and self-sabotaging behavior lead to unrealized hopes and dreams? Do you hear yourself saying, "Yes, but..." or "if only..." as if you are stuck in an emotional maze? Uncertainty is normal, and painful decisions and hard work are normal. Learn to use emotion and inner wisdom to make a change.. Create your path with courage, creativity.. Learn tools like positive self-talk and mindful self-reflection to support a meaningful life. We will meet via a hybrid model of online and telephone sessions.
Does grief or anxiety hold you back from making choices? Does depression and self-sabotaging behavior lead to unrealized hopes and dreams? Do you hear yourself saying, "Yes, but..." or "if only..." as if you are stuck in an emotional maze? Uncertainty is normal, and painful decisions and hard work are normal. Learn to use emotion and inner wisdom to make a change.. Create your path with courage, creativity.. Learn tools like positive self-talk and mindful self-reflection to support a meaningful life. We will meet via a hybrid model of online and telephone sessions.
Deeper Than Color is a team of therapists who offer psychotherapy addressing oppression, discrimination, and marginalization. We work to empower Black, Asian, Pacific Islander, Latino (Latine/x), Indigenous and Native American, and other People of Color as well as LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, performer, educator, and professional clients. We focus on your goals and create safe spaces where you can share without judgment. We work with you to heal trauma, embrace identity, and improve relationships. We also help you cope with stress, overcome barriers, and achieve your aspirations. We are here to support you.
Deeper Than Color is a team of therapists who offer psychotherapy addressing oppression, discrimination, and marginalization. We work to empower Black, Asian, Pacific Islander, Latino (Latine/x), Indigenous and Native American, and other People of Color as well as LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, performer, educator, and professional clients. We focus on your goals and create safe spaces where you can share without judgment. We work with you to heal trauma, embrace identity, and improve relationships. We also help you cope with stress, overcome barriers, and achieve your aspirations. We are here to support you.
I am a bilingual social worker offering therapy in English and Spanish for children, adolescents, and adults. I know how important it is to feel understood and supported in the language and style that feels most natural to you. I use a patient-centered, trauma-focused, culturally competent approach to create a safe, welcoming space where you can explore emotions, build strengths, and feel truly heard. My experience includes working with middle and high school students in a school setting, as well as in medical settings with children, teens, and young adults.
I am a bilingual social worker offering therapy in English and Spanish for children, adolescents, and adults. I know how important it is to feel understood and supported in the language and style that feels most natural to you. I use a patient-centered, trauma-focused, culturally competent approach to create a safe, welcoming space where you can explore emotions, build strengths, and feel truly heard. My experience includes working with middle and high school students in a school setting, as well as in medical settings with children, teens, and young adults.
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