Trauma Focused Therapists in Shaw, Washington, DC
Darlene Gardner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, LCSW-C, LCSW
Verified Verified
Online Only
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or weighed down by the challenges in your life? If so, you're not alone, and you're in the right place. I work with individuals just like you who are ready to take the first step toward healing, even if it feels a little scary. You might be navigating the effects of past trauma or abuse, struggling with depression or anxiety, or feeling uncertain during a big life transition. Maybe you're carrying self-doubt, feeling disconnected from the people you care about, or unsure how to move forward. Whatever you're going through, you don’t have to face it alone.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or weighed down by the challenges in your life? If so, you're not alone, and you're in the right place. I work with individuals just like you who are ready to take the first step toward healing, even if it feels a little scary. You might be navigating the effects of past trauma or abuse, struggling with depression or anxiety, or feeling uncertain during a big life transition. Maybe you're carrying self-doubt, feeling disconnected from the people you care about, or unsure how to move forward. Whatever you're going through, you don’t have to face it alone.
Hi there, I'm Adrian. As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Washington, DC, I am dedicated to helping you navigate your path to healing and emotional well-being. I specialize in using trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to support you in building emotional insight and awareness, ultimately leading to a happier and healthier life.
I earned my Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Arts from Trinity Washington University and my Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology.
Hi there, I'm Adrian. As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Washington, DC, I am dedicated to helping you navigate your path to healing and emotional well-being. I specialize in using trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to support you in building emotional insight and awareness, ultimately leading to a happier and healthier life.
I earned my Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Arts from Trinity Washington University and my Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology.
My name is Juanita Fontenot. I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who graduated from the University of Maryland -Baltimore. I believe in a person-centered approach to everything, as we are humans first. I also think the resiliency of the human spirit is often unnoticed but should be celebrated. I use a trauma-informed lens to therapy and use a variety of modalities, including Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Solution-focused brief therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Motivational Interviewing
My name is Juanita Fontenot. I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who graduated from the University of Maryland -Baltimore. I believe in a person-centered approach to everything, as we are humans first. I also think the resiliency of the human spirit is often unnoticed but should be celebrated. I use a trauma-informed lens to therapy and use a variety of modalities, including Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Solution-focused brief therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Motivational Interviewing
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or weighed down by the challenges in your life? If so, you're not alone, and you're in the right place. I work with individuals just like you who are ready to take the first step toward healing, even if it feels a little scary. You might be navigating the effects of past trauma or abuse, struggling with depression or anxiety, or feeling uncertain during a big life transition. Maybe you're carrying self-doubt, feeling disconnected from the people you care about, or unsure how to move forward. Whatever you're going through, you don’t have to face it alone.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or weighed down by the challenges in your life? If so, you're not alone, and you're in the right place. I work with individuals just like you who are ready to take the first step toward healing, even if it feels a little scary. You might be navigating the effects of past trauma or abuse, struggling with depression or anxiety, or feeling uncertain during a big life transition. Maybe you're carrying self-doubt, feeling disconnected from the people you care about, or unsure how to move forward. Whatever you're going through, you don’t have to face it alone.
Dr. Victor D. Kidd
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LMSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Online Only
As a seasoned Psychotherapist I am committed to providing a safe, engaging, and client-centered space for individuals and couples of the Black/African American community, first responders, youth, athletes, entertainers, and professionals. My approach is centered on understanding your unique experience and guiding you through challenges like trauma, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Together, we will foster reflection, growth, and the meaningful life changes you desire. I use evidence-based therapies tailored to your needs, creating a pathway for healing. My goal is to empower and support you along the therapy journey.
As a seasoned Psychotherapist I am committed to providing a safe, engaging, and client-centered space for individuals and couples of the Black/African American community, first responders, youth, athletes, entertainers, and professionals. My approach is centered on understanding your unique experience and guiding you through challenges like trauma, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Together, we will foster reflection, growth, and the meaningful life changes you desire. I use evidence-based therapies tailored to your needs, creating a pathway for healing. My goal is to empower and support you along the therapy journey.
For the past 20 years, I've helped women and teen girls unlock trauma in their bodies. I understand you are always so strong and support everyone you know. Sometimes, it is you that is needing support and a listening ear, but where are all the people for you? The aftermath of a traumatic experience can leave you feeling out of control, withdrawn, uncertain about the world and people around you. The depression may have you feeling as though you are not thinking straight or so down that you just can’t get dressed nor be productive. The anxiety may have you so overwhelmed that you feel stuck and unable to complete your daily tasks.
For the past 20 years, I've helped women and teen girls unlock trauma in their bodies. I understand you are always so strong and support everyone you know. Sometimes, it is you that is needing support and a listening ear, but where are all the people for you? The aftermath of a traumatic experience can leave you feeling out of control, withdrawn, uncertain about the world and people around you. The depression may have you feeling as though you are not thinking straight or so down that you just can’t get dressed nor be productive. The anxiety may have you so overwhelmed that you feel stuck and unable to complete your daily tasks.
Is your child or adolescent struggling with anger, depression, or anxiety? Is he/she withdrawing socially, or falling behind in school? As a parent, do you want to learn ways to better support them? Alternatively, maybe you’re a young adult trying to navigate your personal and professional identity, and feel overwhelmed by career pressure, personal insecurities, anxiety, or relationship problems. How do you effectively manage these stressors?
Is your child or adolescent struggling with anger, depression, or anxiety? Is he/she withdrawing socially, or falling behind in school? As a parent, do you want to learn ways to better support them? Alternatively, maybe you’re a young adult trying to navigate your personal and professional identity, and feel overwhelmed by career pressure, personal insecurities, anxiety, or relationship problems. How do you effectively manage these stressors?
My theoretical orientations include culturally sensitive/multicultural, interpersonal, and trauma focused.
Stressed? Anxious? Depressed? Worried about what's going on? We provide multicultural trauma-informed therapy to adults wanting to improve their mental health. We use a collaborative approach to highlight strength and resilience while helping clients manage depression, anxiety, body image dissatisfaction, racial trauma, and interpersonal relationship difficulties. We specialize in racial/ethnic identity, women's issues, LGBTQIA+ concerns, religious/spirituality concerns, gender identity and experiences of marginalized groups. Most of our clients represent a variety of intersecting identities, as do the therapists in the practice.
My theoretical orientations include culturally sensitive/multicultural, interpersonal, and trauma focused.
Stressed? Anxious? Depressed? Worried about what's going on? We provide multicultural trauma-informed therapy to adults wanting to improve their mental health. We use a collaborative approach to highlight strength and resilience while helping clients manage depression, anxiety, body image dissatisfaction, racial trauma, and interpersonal relationship difficulties. We specialize in racial/ethnic identity, women's issues, LGBTQIA+ concerns, religious/spirituality concerns, gender identity and experiences of marginalized groups. Most of our clients represent a variety of intersecting identities, as do the therapists in the practice.
My main therapeutic approach is Solution-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused CBT, and CBT.
I am open to working with all clients. My experience has been working with pre-teens, teens, and women. I have worked with trauma clients, I also worked with clients with a diagnosis of depression, anxiety, GAD, and ADHD.
My main therapeutic approach is Solution-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused CBT, and CBT.
I am open to working with all clients. My experience has been working with pre-teens, teens, and women. I have worked with trauma clients, I also worked with clients with a diagnosis of depression, anxiety, GAD, and ADHD.
I have completed additional training in trauma focused care and clinical hypnosis.
I strive to create a safe, supportive, non-judgmental space for clients who feel burdened with hard feelings. You may be navigating a period of anxiety or depression, struggling with a difficult phase of life, or are unsure how to move beyond past experiences. We will create a collaborative partnership where we can work through these questions together, empowering you to find a path back to joy and calm in your life. I work with college students, adults, am Gottman-trained in couples work, and have particular expertise with clients experiencing infertility, adjusting to parenthood or navigating the joys and challenges of older kids.
I have completed additional training in trauma focused care and clinical hypnosis.
I strive to create a safe, supportive, non-judgmental space for clients who feel burdened with hard feelings. You may be navigating a period of anxiety or depression, struggling with a difficult phase of life, or are unsure how to move beyond past experiences. We will create a collaborative partnership where we can work through these questions together, empowering you to find a path back to joy and calm in your life. I work with college students, adults, am Gottman-trained in couples work, and have particular expertise with clients experiencing infertility, adjusting to parenthood or navigating the joys and challenges of older kids.
Our individual experiences play a role in shaping our personalities, how we see the world, and how we view ourselves. My goal is to help increase your self-awareness through self-exploration and world-exploration. This approach requires openmindedness, flexibility, and hard work. As a poet, I take a creative approach to nearly all I do, particularly therapy. Life is all about balance and therapy can be emotionally draining work. So I like to make therapy as fun and interesting as possible. I love working with people who are willing to learn, are open to trying new things, who want to grow and like to have fun in the process.
Our individual experiences play a role in shaping our personalities, how we see the world, and how we view ourselves. My goal is to help increase your self-awareness through self-exploration and world-exploration. This approach requires openmindedness, flexibility, and hard work. As a poet, I take a creative approach to nearly all I do, particularly therapy. Life is all about balance and therapy can be emotionally draining work. So I like to make therapy as fun and interesting as possible. I love working with people who are willing to learn, are open to trying new things, who want to grow and like to have fun in the process.
Meet Our Trauma Focused Therapists
Dallas Sierra
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, EMDR-C
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Online Only
Are you struggling with processing past traumatic events? EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a psychotherapy that enables people to heal from the symptoms and emotional distress that are the result of disturbing life experiences. EMDR provides a proven approach to address the symptoms of trauma that can interfere with thriving in your everyday life. EMDR allows individuals to process incredible amounts of material in a shockingly short time.
Are you struggling with processing past traumatic events? EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a psychotherapy that enables people to heal from the symptoms and emotional distress that are the result of disturbing life experiences. EMDR provides a proven approach to address the symptoms of trauma that can interfere with thriving in your everyday life. EMDR allows individuals to process incredible amounts of material in a shockingly short time.
I see my role as an advocate. With a strong belief in human resilience, I work with individuals and couples who feel stuck and limited by life's challenges. By developing a safe and collaborative relationship with my clients, I empower them to find the strength within themselves to live their lives fully and authentically. I specialize in healing from traumatic experiences and addressing issues related to anxiety, depression, grief, relationship patterns, and low self-esteem.
I see my role as an advocate. With a strong belief in human resilience, I work with individuals and couples who feel stuck and limited by life's challenges. By developing a safe and collaborative relationship with my clients, I empower them to find the strength within themselves to live their lives fully and authentically. I specialize in healing from traumatic experiences and addressing issues related to anxiety, depression, grief, relationship patterns, and low self-esteem.
Dr. Shanéa Patrice Thomas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
In my practice, I welcome the awkward, the bright, and the colorful. Those who are willing to laugh deeply and cry openly, as well as those who find the bravery in just being. In whoever you are, let therapy and counseling be the choice you make for yourself in order to how to carve out your own boundaries, space, and liberation. This life is all about cycles, and having someone by your side for support can be beneficial.
In my practice, I welcome the awkward, the bright, and the colorful. Those who are willing to laugh deeply and cry openly, as well as those who find the bravery in just being. In whoever you are, let therapy and counseling be the choice you make for yourself in order to how to carve out your own boundaries, space, and liberation. This life is all about cycles, and having someone by your side for support can be beneficial.
You’re meant for something more. Maybe your past is holding your back, or you feel like something is missing but you aren’t sure what. Many of us find that previous experiences get in the way of a full and meaningful life. Maybe your struggle with trauma, anxiety, depression, or challenging relationships has interfered with knowing and living into your purpose. If this sounds like you, I’d like to help. I can guide you as you heal, learning to trust yourself. We will draw upon your strengths, including your spirituality and inner wisdom, so you can be kind to yourself and present for your meaningful life.
You’re meant for something more. Maybe your past is holding your back, or you feel like something is missing but you aren’t sure what. Many of us find that previous experiences get in the way of a full and meaningful life. Maybe your struggle with trauma, anxiety, depression, or challenging relationships has interfered with knowing and living into your purpose. If this sounds like you, I’d like to help. I can guide you as you heal, learning to trust yourself. We will draw upon your strengths, including your spirituality and inner wisdom, so you can be kind to yourself and present for your meaningful life.
The foundation of my approach is rooted in social justice and liberation frameworks. This means an acknowledgement, honoring, and connecting of how our individual and collective communities’ histories, the histories of our ancestors, and cultural backgrounds and identities influence our current lived experiences. My approach to therapy is integrated and holistic— mainly informed through psychodynamic (insight-oriented), somatic (body-focused), and interpersonal process interventions. At times, I might use Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy or Exposure and Response Prevention therapy approach if it is a better for my client.
The foundation of my approach is rooted in social justice and liberation frameworks. This means an acknowledgement, honoring, and connecting of how our individual and collective communities’ histories, the histories of our ancestors, and cultural backgrounds and identities influence our current lived experiences. My approach to therapy is integrated and holistic— mainly informed through psychodynamic (insight-oriented), somatic (body-focused), and interpersonal process interventions. At times, I might use Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy or Exposure and Response Prevention therapy approach if it is a better for my client.
I have a breadth and depth of experience working with people, especially dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and loss. I believe in an approach based on client strengths and resiliency. The therapeutic process is constructed to develop effective coping techniques and strategies. This framework supports the clients in learning how to create a foundation and skills toolbox to meet the challenges of life today and the future.
I have a breadth and depth of experience working with people, especially dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and loss. I believe in an approach based on client strengths and resiliency. The therapeutic process is constructed to develop effective coping techniques and strategies. This framework supports the clients in learning how to create a foundation and skills toolbox to meet the challenges of life today and the future.
Ryan Maddock
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, LCSW-C, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Online Only
My goal as a therapist is to help you find the best ways to navigate your needs in a safe space. I will help you to engage in and to incorporate self-care into your day to day life. Have you recently felt like your life was changed forever? Have you experienced a loss of a job or a loved one or are currently in crisis? Have you experienced trauma in your life or are you feeling lost or anxious?
My goal as a therapist is to help you find the best ways to navigate your needs in a safe space. I will help you to engage in and to incorporate self-care into your day to day life. Have you recently felt like your life was changed forever? Have you experienced a loss of a job or a loved one or are currently in crisis? Have you experienced trauma in your life or are you feeling lost or anxious?
Alex Swales
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Shaw, Washington, DC 20009
Waitlist for new clients
Life can be messy, chaotic, and complicated; therapy reminds me of spring cleaning. Similar to spring cleaning, therapy can be slow, overwhelming, & messy. Throughout the therapeutic process, it is my goal to support clients to embrace all the parts of them in healing from trauma. Together, we will work to unpack and find meaning, connection, understanding, and even humor. I work with individuals that have experienced sexual trauma, relational trauma, eating disorders, and struggle with the impacts of trauma. I deeply enjoy working with individuals that want to deepen their connection to self and community.
Life can be messy, chaotic, and complicated; therapy reminds me of spring cleaning. Similar to spring cleaning, therapy can be slow, overwhelming, & messy. Throughout the therapeutic process, it is my goal to support clients to embrace all the parts of them in healing from trauma. Together, we will work to unpack and find meaning, connection, understanding, and even humor. I work with individuals that have experienced sexual trauma, relational trauma, eating disorders, and struggle with the impacts of trauma. I deeply enjoy working with individuals that want to deepen their connection to self and community.
My ideal client is someone who has spent much of their life holding it all together, often in silence. They may be grieving, navigating anxiety, or feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve them—despite years of effort. Many are healing from emotionally unavailable parenting, childhood trauma, or recent loss. They want to feel more present, connected, and at ease in their relationships and within themselves. Most of all, they’re ready to begin understanding not just why they feel this way, but how to truly heal.
My ideal client is someone who has spent much of their life holding it all together, often in silence. They may be grieving, navigating anxiety, or feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve them—despite years of effort. Many are healing from emotionally unavailable parenting, childhood trauma, or recent loss. They want to feel more present, connected, and at ease in their relationships and within themselves. Most of all, they’re ready to begin understanding not just why they feel this way, but how to truly heal.
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