Therapists in Shaw, Washington, DC

Kara Gruszewski
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Serves Area
Some reasons you might seek therapy with me include the following: if you are struggling with anxiety or depression; if you lack motivation or feel overwhelmed by stress; if you are having trouble in your romantic or social relationships; if you are grieving the loss of a loved one; if you are navigating challenging workplace relationships; or if you are having strong emotional responses you don't understand.
Some reasons you might seek therapy with me include the following: if you are struggling with anxiety or depression; if you lack motivation or feel overwhelmed by stress; if you are having trouble in your romantic or social relationships; if you are grieving the loss of a loved one; if you are navigating challenging workplace relationships; or if you are having strong emotional responses you don't understand.
(202) 804-9938 View (202) 804-9938
Tracy l Thomas
Psychologist, PsyD
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
My therapeutic style is warm, authentic, and interactive. I create a comfortable and non-judgmental working environment for my clients, using empathy, honesty, and a sense of humor. I approach each individual treatment collaboratively - establishing treatment goals that are tailored specifically to the individual client's needs. My clients gain understanding and insight that help alleviate symptoms and create positive life changes. Because the way we think affects the way we feel, I help my clients learn how to identify and challenge negative thinking. These practical skills enable them to maintain the level of progress they make during therapy.
My therapeutic style is warm, authentic, and interactive. I create a comfortable and non-judgmental working environment for my clients, using empathy, honesty, and a sense of humor. I approach each individual treatment collaboratively - establishing treatment goals that are tailored specifically to the individual client's needs. My clients gain understanding and insight that help alleviate symptoms and create positive life changes. Because the way we think affects the way we feel, I help my clients learn how to identify and challenge negative thinking. These practical skills enable them to maintain the level of progress they make during therapy.
(202) 552-0511 View (202) 552-0511
Sara Meldon
Psychologist, PsyD
Serves Area
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.
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.
(339) 331-1709 View (339) 331-1709
Sheetal Patel
Psychologist, PhD
Serves Area
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.
(240) 607-5038 View (240) 607-5038
Jeremy Kozne
Psychologist, PhD
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Many people get stuck and feel disappointed or unsatisfied when they evaluate their lives. I work with clients to help them identify destructive thoughts and behaviors, manage disruptive, uncomfortable emotions, establish more fulfilling relationships, and reach a place of genuine satisfaction. I teach clients skills to increase positive feelings and we will work together to uncover deep insights and break entrenched maladaptive, negative life patterns. As your therapist, I provide a warm, directive and active role to help you meet your treatment goals.
Many people get stuck and feel disappointed or unsatisfied when they evaluate their lives. I work with clients to help them identify destructive thoughts and behaviors, manage disruptive, uncomfortable emotions, establish more fulfilling relationships, and reach a place of genuine satisfaction. I teach clients skills to increase positive feelings and we will work together to uncover deep insights and break entrenched maladaptive, negative life patterns. As your therapist, I provide a warm, directive and active role to help you meet your treatment goals.
(202) 933-7917 View (202) 933-7917
Jessie Wedell
Licensed Professional Counselor, LGPC
10 Endorsed
Serves Area
Jessie Wedell (she/her) is passionate about working with individuals and couples from diverse backgrounds and identities who may face unique challenges with those intersections. With a strong foundation in social science, she recognizes the sociocultural influences that impact mental health. She also has an extensive background in dance and yoga and strongly believes in somatic interventions as a form of trauma recovery and to build a healthy connection with ones body. Her goal is to offer a validating space to guide clients through their journeys of healing, helping them reclaim their strength, resilience, and hope for the future.
Jessie Wedell (she/her) is passionate about working with individuals and couples from diverse backgrounds and identities who may face unique challenges with those intersections. With a strong foundation in social science, she recognizes the sociocultural influences that impact mental health. She also has an extensive background in dance and yoga and strongly believes in somatic interventions as a form of trauma recovery and to build a healthy connection with ones body. Her goal is to offer a validating space to guide clients through their journeys of healing, helping them reclaim their strength, resilience, and hope for the future.
(202) 998-5891 View (202) 998-5891
Kristin Vaughn
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCPC
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Tired of feeling confused, dismissed, or like you're always the problem? Maybe it's showing up in your relationship with a partner or family member, or perhaps it's a friendship or a dynamic at work. You're the one who holds it together for everyone else, but privately you're exhausted and unsure of yourself. You're not broken. You're stuck in a pattern that made sense once but doesn't serve you anymore — and you're ready to change that.
Tired of feeling confused, dismissed, or like you're always the problem? Maybe it's showing up in your relationship with a partner or family member, or perhaps it's a friendship or a dynamic at work. You're the one who holds it together for everyone else, but privately you're exhausted and unsure of yourself. You're not broken. You're stuck in a pattern that made sense once but doesn't serve you anymore — and you're ready to change that.
(703) 382-5618 View (703) 382-5618
Tamara D Jackson
Psychologist, PhD
Serves Area
I approach therapy in a direct yet compassionate manner believing that long-term sustained change can only happen when growth occurs on the inside and flows outward. My goal is to help my clients walk their own individual path from self-judgment to self-transformation. I use a cognitive behavioral approach which guides you to understand how your thoughts/beliefs, feelings, and behaviors work together to determine your life experiences. Together, we will identify self-destructive patterns that stop you from getting what you want in life and replace them with constructive and goal-achieving ways of thinking and behaving.
I approach therapy in a direct yet compassionate manner believing that long-term sustained change can only happen when growth occurs on the inside and flows outward. My goal is to help my clients walk their own individual path from self-judgment to self-transformation. I use a cognitive behavioral approach which guides you to understand how your thoughts/beliefs, feelings, and behaviors work together to determine your life experiences. Together, we will identify self-destructive patterns that stop you from getting what you want in life and replace them with constructive and goal-achieving ways of thinking and behaving.
(202) 618-9651 View (202) 618-9651
Jillian Meinhardt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
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.
(202) 875-6450 View (202) 875-6450
Dubry Counseling Group
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Serves Area
Dubry Counseling Group offers thoughtful, structured therapy that prioritizes clarity, emotional regulation, and practical change. We provide a grounded, affirming space to slow things down, understand patterns, and work through anxiety, mood concerns, relationship stress, and life transitions. Our approach blends insight with real-world tools, helping clients build stability, improve communication, and make decisions that align with their values and circumstances.
Dubry Counseling Group offers thoughtful, structured therapy that prioritizes clarity, emotional regulation, and practical change. We provide a grounded, affirming space to slow things down, understand patterns, and work through anxiety, mood concerns, relationship stress, and life transitions. Our approach blends insight with real-world tools, helping clients build stability, improve communication, and make decisions that align with their values and circumstances.
(202) 816-4304 View (202) 816-4304
CTTC Southeast - Kim Gaines, PsyD
Psychologist, PsyD
Serves Area
Welcome - I am glad you are here. Therapy can be empowering and transformative. I believe genuine safety and trust are the foundational necessities for therapeutic work and growth. In my 25+ years as a clinical psychologist, I have repeatedly witnessed this truth: taking the risk to begin a therapeutic relationship is an act of both bravery and self-compassion. I seek a balance of gentleness, nurture and challenge with those who entrust me with their stories. My clients have shown me that deep change is possible. My specialties include complex trauma, sexuality, spirituality & anxiety disorders.
Welcome - I am glad you are here. Therapy can be empowering and transformative. I believe genuine safety and trust are the foundational necessities for therapeutic work and growth. In my 25+ years as a clinical psychologist, I have repeatedly witnessed this truth: taking the risk to begin a therapeutic relationship is an act of both bravery and self-compassion. I seek a balance of gentleness, nurture and challenge with those who entrust me with their stories. My clients have shown me that deep change is possible. My specialties include complex trauma, sexuality, spirituality & anxiety disorders.
(629) 263-7598 View (629) 263-7598
Allison Drewno
Psychologist, PsyD
Serves Area
If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief, substance use problems, or difficulties related to past traumatic experiences, I would like to help you to improve your quality of life. My gentle, compassionate, nonjudgmental style will enable us to create a therapeutic alliance that feels attuned and engaged. Within the context of this safe, validating relationship you can explore important personal material, increase understanding, grow, and heal.
If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief, substance use problems, or difficulties related to past traumatic experiences, I would like to help you to improve your quality of life. My gentle, compassionate, nonjudgmental style will enable us to create a therapeutic alliance that feels attuned and engaged. Within the context of this safe, validating relationship you can explore important personal material, increase understanding, grow, and heal.
(202) 417-7261 View (202) 417-7261
Nun Sava-Siva Amen-Ra
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DrPH, MA, MSEd, MSW, LMSW
Serves Area
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.
(223) 217-2766 View (223) 217-2766
Dalal Musa
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Serves Area
To deeply heal and grow it is necessary to be truly seen. I will work with you to explore the feelings and patterns that have developed in your life, and why. With greater understanding can come greater freedom and joy. I have extensive experience working with adolescents, adults, couples and families; individuals who have experienced complex trauma; struggling with chronic illness; and individuals and families from diverse cultures. Focus on integrating mind, body and spirit.
To deeply heal and grow it is necessary to be truly seen. I will work with you to explore the feelings and patterns that have developed in your life, and why. With greater understanding can come greater freedom and joy. I have extensive experience working with adolescents, adults, couples and families; individuals who have experienced complex trauma; struggling with chronic illness; and individuals and families from diverse cultures. Focus on integrating mind, body and spirit.
(703) 532-6220 View (703) 532-6220
Shannon Runk
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW, PMH-C, CMIP
5 Endorsed
Serves Area
Becoming a mother can often leave you with feelings of sadness, overwhelm, or even isolation. I specialize in maternal mental health and the unique challenges of the perinatal and postpartum journey. I work with women navigating the emotional complexities of infertility, the early stages of motherhood and parenthood, and those seeking support for overall maternal wellness. My goal is to help individuals through these vulnerable transitions, empowering them to find their inherent strength, build resilience, and reclaim a sense of balance and well-being.
Becoming a mother can often leave you with feelings of sadness, overwhelm, or even isolation. I specialize in maternal mental health and the unique challenges of the perinatal and postpartum journey. I work with women navigating the emotional complexities of infertility, the early stages of motherhood and parenthood, and those seeking support for overall maternal wellness. My goal is to help individuals through these vulnerable transitions, empowering them to find their inherent strength, build resilience, and reclaim a sense of balance and well-being.
(443) 241-6453 View (443) 241-6453
Capital Center for Psychotherapy and Wellness
Psychologist, PsyD, Sex, Therapi
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I’m the owner and CEO of the Capital Center for Psychotherapy and Wellness (CCPW), where we offer a wide range of holistic services including therapy (individual, couples, group, sex), psychiatry, ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, acupuncture, massage, nutrition, fitness, and more. I’m a clinical psychologist, certified sex therapist, PhD candidate in Sexology, and psychedelic therapist. I specialize in LGBTQ+ issues, sex and relationships, trauma, body image, mood and eating disorders, and social justice-informed care.
I’m the owner and CEO of the Capital Center for Psychotherapy and Wellness (CCPW), where we offer a wide range of holistic services including therapy (individual, couples, group, sex), psychiatry, ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, acupuncture, massage, nutrition, fitness, and more. I’m a clinical psychologist, certified sex therapist, PhD candidate in Sexology, and psychedelic therapist. I specialize in LGBTQ+ issues, sex and relationships, trauma, body image, mood and eating disorders, and social justice-informed care.
(202) 759-6364 View (202) 759-6364
Angela C Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC
Serves Area
I believe that by mastering our past we have the power to change our future. I use integrative approaches to assist clients with identifying their strengths and overcoming barriers that are impeding their happiness and emotional well being. I firmly believe that if we change our thoughts we can change our lives and my goal is to assist you through the process to lasting change.
I believe that by mastering our past we have the power to change our future. I use integrative approaches to assist clients with identifying their strengths and overcoming barriers that are impeding their happiness and emotional well being. I firmly believe that if we change our thoughts we can change our lives and my goal is to assist you through the process to lasting change.
(240) 293-2588 View (240) 293-2588
Philip Rizzo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Serves Area
Life can look good from the outside while still feeling stressful, overwhelming, or lonely. Maybe your mind rarely slows down. You replay conversations, second-guess yourself, or feel like you're carrying more than everyone realizes. You might be going through a big change, struggling in relationships, or wondering why it's so hard to relax and enjoy where you are. I work with adults navigating anxiety, relationships, change and uncertainty, and the pressure to have everything figured out. Together, we'll work to better understand you, help you feel more grounded, and handle life's challenges with greater confidence.
Life can look good from the outside while still feeling stressful, overwhelming, or lonely. Maybe your mind rarely slows down. You replay conversations, second-guess yourself, or feel like you're carrying more than everyone realizes. You might be going through a big change, struggling in relationships, or wondering why it's so hard to relax and enjoy where you are. I work with adults navigating anxiety, relationships, change and uncertainty, and the pressure to have everything figured out. Together, we'll work to better understand you, help you feel more grounded, and handle life's challenges with greater confidence.
(866) 684-0649 View (866) 684-0649
Dillon Regan
Licensed Professional Counselor
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
While we possess many innate tools to cope effectively with adversity, there are many factors that can serve as barriers to achieving and maintaining a healthy balance in life. Whether these barriers relate to internal processes or external circumstances, I believe that it is often beneficial for us to practice vocalizing our experience to others. Doing so can serve as a protective factor, helping us to cope more effectively with any radical internal monologues that may pop up from time to time.
While we possess many innate tools to cope effectively with adversity, there are many factors that can serve as barriers to achieving and maintaining a healthy balance in life. Whether these barriers relate to internal processes or external circumstances, I believe that it is often beneficial for us to practice vocalizing our experience to others. Doing so can serve as a protective factor, helping us to cope more effectively with any radical internal monologues that may pop up from time to time.
(540) 889-0565 View (540) 889-0565
Jonathan Lam
Psychologist, PhD
Serves Area
Jonathan Lam is a professional life coach practicing in the Washington DC area. He is also a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in human potential, relationship health, creativity and athletic performance. He has trained extensively with professional and master coaches and he works with a diverse clientele that include young professionals at the beginning of their careers as well as executives and corporate leaders in the financial industry. Jonathan believes that clarity enables us to take a stand for what we want in life. It allows us to make a commitment to take action to create a life of our dreams.
Jonathan Lam is a professional life coach practicing in the Washington DC area. He is also a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in human potential, relationship health, creativity and athletic performance. He has trained extensively with professional and master coaches and he works with a diverse clientele that include young professionals at the beginning of their careers as well as executives and corporate leaders in the financial industry. Jonathan believes that clarity enables us to take a stand for what we want in life. It allows us to make a commitment to take action to create a life of our dreams.
(202) 915-1597 View (202) 915-1597

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Number of Therapists in Shaw, Washington, DC

400+

Average cost per session

$178

Therapists in Shaw, Washington, DC who prioritize treating:

91% Anxiety
91% Social Anxiety
91% Health Anxiety
91% Driving Anxiety
84% Depression
79% Relationship Issues
74% Relationship Anxiety

Average years in practice

13 Years

Top 3 insurances accepted

71% Aetna
71% BlueCross and BlueShield
65% Cigna and Evernorth

How Therapists in Shaw, Washington, DC see their clients

57% Online Only
43% In Person and Online

Gender breakdown

77% Female
21% Male
2% Non-Binary