Addiction Therapists in Washington, DC
I believe that the therapeutic value of art has the opportunity to heal, empower, and engage those who feel isolated due to their addiction, depression, anxiety, fears, anger, and pain.
I received my Master's degree in Art Therapy from George Washington University, with a focus on Trauma-Informed Care. I believe in the healing power of creativity, incorporating both integrative and cognitive approaches to foster growth and empower clients toward achieving their therapy goals. My nurturing spirit helps clients discover potential.
I believe that the therapeutic value of art has the opportunity to heal, empower, and engage those who feel isolated due to their addiction, depression, anxiety, fears, anger, and pain.
I received my Master's degree in Art Therapy from George Washington University, with a focus on Trauma-Informed Care. I believe in the healing power of creativity, incorporating both integrative and cognitive approaches to foster growth and empower clients toward achieving their therapy goals. My nurturing spirit helps clients discover potential.
Adrienne Harding, MA, LPC — Optimal Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Washington, DC 20005
Do you or your teenager need support recovering from addiction?
With two Master’s degrees, in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Forensic Psychology, I can support you in reaching optimal mental and emotional wellness. Therapy will be tailored to your needs. I am a certified FFT provider, TST provider, LPC, and NCC. Most importantly, I look forward to supporting you in addressing your mental and emotional concerns.
Do you or your teenager need support recovering from addiction?
With two Master’s degrees, in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Forensic Psychology, I can support you in reaching optimal mental and emotional wellness. Therapy will be tailored to your needs. I am a certified FFT provider, TST provider, LPC, and NCC. Most importantly, I look forward to supporting you in addressing your mental and emotional concerns.
Real Men. Real Addiction Help. Real Talk Therapy. How does addiction work? How do I counteract it? What is behind my addictive behavior? In addiction recovery since 2006 and professionally helping others since 2011 to realize their own recovery, I am uniquely positioned to help you with your struggles with addictive substances and behaviors. Let’s start right now. Today your life changes from suffering to success.
Real Men. Real Addiction Help. Real Talk Therapy. How does addiction work? How do I counteract it? What is behind my addictive behavior? In addiction recovery since 2006 and professionally helping others since 2011 to realize their own recovery, I am uniquely positioned to help you with your struggles with addictive substances and behaviors. Let’s start right now. Today your life changes from suffering to success.
As a queer therapist and community mental health worker, I've had extensive experience with people struggling with trauma, substance use, and addiction; anxiety, depression, mania, hearing voices, and OCD; with people diagnosed with personality disorders; and with trans adults.
Using principles from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness, trauma-informed care, and somatic body-based practices, I can help you discover the wisdom you hold to save yourself and heal from past wounds. I will do this with creativity, humor, blunt honesty, and compassion. I'm trained in EMDR and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Level I.
As a queer therapist and community mental health worker, I've had extensive experience with people struggling with trauma, substance use, and addiction; anxiety, depression, mania, hearing voices, and OCD; with people diagnosed with personality disorders; and with trans adults.
Using principles from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness, trauma-informed care, and somatic body-based practices, I can help you discover the wisdom you hold to save yourself and heal from past wounds. I will do this with creativity, humor, blunt honesty, and compassion. I'm trained in EMDR and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Level I.
Helping You Find the Best You — Authentically, Boldly, and Without Shame
I am a licensed psychotherapist, certified sex therapist, speaker, and sex educator specializing in LGBTQIA+ mental health, addiction, and inclusive sexuality.
I help LGBTQIA+ individuals and people of all identities explore issues like anxiety, addiction, intimacy, and identity. As a sex therapist, educator, and speaker, I offer affirming, shame-free therapy that centers pleasure, healing, and self-discovery for every body.
Helping You Find the Best You — Authentically, Boldly, and Without Shame
I am a licensed psychotherapist, certified sex therapist, speaker, and sex educator specializing in LGBTQIA+ mental health, addiction, and inclusive sexuality.
I help LGBTQIA+ individuals and people of all identities explore issues like anxiety, addiction, intimacy, and identity. As a sex therapist, educator, and speaker, I offer affirming, shame-free therapy that centers pleasure, healing, and self-discovery for every body.
Through my training, I tailor treatments by drawing upon evidence-based strategies that manage problems such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance abuse.
I specialize in treating anxiety and trauma related to medical challenges including chronic pain and cancer diagnoses. I use evidence-based treatments to help clients live fully while managing their disease.
Through my training, I tailor treatments by drawing upon evidence-based strategies that manage problems such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance abuse.
I specialize in treating anxiety and trauma related to medical challenges including chronic pain and cancer diagnoses. I use evidence-based treatments to help clients live fully while managing their disease.
Issues of happiness, fulfullment, identity development, sexual orientation, gender, addiction, anxiety, depression and psychosis are some of the typical things clients bring into treatment.
I have been working with clients for almost two decades around issues of identity development, sexual orientation, anxiety, depression and addiction. There is nothing more thrilling for a therapist than to watch clients gain insight and make substantive changes in their lives. I am also board certified in clinical neuropsychology and can conduct testing.
Issues of happiness, fulfullment, identity development, sexual orientation, gender, addiction, anxiety, depression and psychosis are some of the typical things clients bring into treatment.
I have been working with clients for almost two decades around issues of identity development, sexual orientation, anxiety, depression and addiction. There is nothing more thrilling for a therapist than to watch clients gain insight and make substantive changes in their lives. I am also board certified in clinical neuropsychology and can conduct testing.
Agustin Aguirre Herrera
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW, LCSW-C
2 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20010
Waitlist for new clients
If you're looking to connect about issues such as anxiety, trauma, addiction, or improving emotional balance, I invite you to reach out.
If you are feeling overwhelmed by emotions that might seem unhelpful, such as anxiety, hopelessness, anger, shame, or addictive behaviors, know you're not alone. Therapy can provide a nurturing space to help release those burdens and begin healing and reconnecting with your true self.
I am a trauma-informed therapist who believes in the power of healing within a collaborative and compassionate therapeutic environment. Together, we will create a safe space where you can cultivate greater resilience, reduce reactive behaviors, achieve emotional balance, foster self-compassion, and strengthen your connection with your inner self.
If you're looking to connect about issues such as anxiety, trauma, addiction, or improving emotional balance, I invite you to reach out.
If you are feeling overwhelmed by emotions that might seem unhelpful, such as anxiety, hopelessness, anger, shame, or addictive behaviors, know you're not alone. Therapy can provide a nurturing space to help release those burdens and begin healing and reconnecting with your true self.
I am a trauma-informed therapist who believes in the power of healing within a collaborative and compassionate therapeutic environment. Together, we will create a safe space where you can cultivate greater resilience, reduce reactive behaviors, achieve emotional balance, foster self-compassion, and strengthen your connection with your inner self.
Prior to opening my private practice in Georgetown, I worked at the Kolmac Clinic on K Street in Washington, DC, an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for the treatment of drug and alcohol addiction.
Psychotherapy is a partnership between the client and the therapist. Life is to be enjoyed, not endured and it is through explaining themselves that clients rediscover their authentic selves. It is through the therapeutic partnership that clients can experience being heard and seen for who they really are.
Prior to opening my private practice in Georgetown, I worked at the Kolmac Clinic on K Street in Washington, DC, an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for the treatment of drug and alcohol addiction.
Psychotherapy is a partnership between the client and the therapist. Life is to be enjoyed, not endured and it is through explaining themselves that clients rediscover their authentic selves. It is through the therapeutic partnership that clients can experience being heard and seen for who they really are.
I am a Nationally Certified Counselor, Certified Substance Abuse Counselor, and Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor.
I am a therapist because I am passionate about accompanying individuals on their self-understanding, exploration, and healing journey. The environment I provide is nonjudgmental, open, and safe. It focuses on an integration of mind, body, and spirit. I believe each individual is unique so I use a variety of approaches to assist my clients, depending on individual needs. I completed my internship and residency in Community Mental Health (IOP), Juvenile Detention Center, Methadone Clinic, Private Practice (PHP), and Residential/Acute. Currently, I provide services in DC and Virginia, but I only provide virtual sessions at this time.
I am a Nationally Certified Counselor, Certified Substance Abuse Counselor, and Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor.
I am a therapist because I am passionate about accompanying individuals on their self-understanding, exploration, and healing journey. The environment I provide is nonjudgmental, open, and safe. It focuses on an integration of mind, body, and spirit. I believe each individual is unique so I use a variety of approaches to assist my clients, depending on individual needs. I completed my internship and residency in Community Mental Health (IOP), Juvenile Detention Center, Methadone Clinic, Private Practice (PHP), and Residential/Acute. Currently, I provide services in DC and Virginia, but I only provide virtual sessions at this time.
My areas of specialization include depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, pregnancy loss, fertility challenges.
My approach is to collaborate with individuals utilizing integrative therapeutic interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy , Person Centered and Trauma Informed Care.
My areas of specialization include depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, pregnancy loss, fertility challenges.
My approach is to collaborate with individuals utilizing integrative therapeutic interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy , Person Centered and Trauma Informed Care.
My wealth of experience and exposure is grounded in the addiction treatment milieu where I evolved from a fledgling counselor to a director of clinical services for adult and adolescent inpatient and outpatient programs.
Hi. I'm C.E. English-El, known by most as Ce. I've been a practicing Licensed Professional Counselor and Clinical Therapist for over 25 years and a Living Coach for over 10 years. My counseling style is eclectic and whole person centered with a wellness orientation. Not only am I good at connecting with people I enjoy the process of engaging, learning, growing and moving .
My wealth of experience and exposure is grounded in the addiction treatment milieu where I evolved from a fledgling counselor to a director of clinical services for adult and adolescent inpatient and outpatient programs.
Hi. I'm C.E. English-El, known by most as Ce. I've been a practicing Licensed Professional Counselor and Clinical Therapist for over 25 years and a Living Coach for over 10 years. My counseling style is eclectic and whole person centered with a wellness orientation. Not only am I good at connecting with people I enjoy the process of engaging, learning, growing and moving .
Some of my specific specialties are Trauma, PTSD, Depression; Bi-Polar D/O; Bullying, Addiction, and Adolescent/ Parenting Issues.
My therapeutic viewpoint is that all clients can change if they have a supportive therapist in a therapeutic environment that is conducive to change. Additionally, they must have the desire to change, set goals, and work on the skills needed outside of the counseling session to create lasting change.
Some of my specific specialties are Trauma, PTSD, Depression; Bi-Polar D/O; Bullying, Addiction, and Adolescent/ Parenting Issues.
My therapeutic viewpoint is that all clients can change if they have a supportive therapist in a therapeutic environment that is conducive to change. Additionally, they must have the desire to change, set goals, and work on the skills needed outside of the counseling session to create lasting change.
Trained as Intermediate Hypnotherapist/ASCH, Intermediate EMDR, Advanced Expertise Addiction/Trauma/Ego State Work, Attachment Disorders.
Patients with a history of trauma, addiction, or Attachment Issues will find comfort, guidance, education and even community in this practice through individual and/or group therapy as well as award-winning psychoeducation.
Trained as Intermediate Hypnotherapist/ASCH, Intermediate EMDR, Advanced Expertise Addiction/Trauma/Ego State Work, Attachment Disorders.
Patients with a history of trauma, addiction, or Attachment Issues will find comfort, guidance, education and even community in this practice through individual and/or group therapy as well as award-winning psychoeducation.
I have experience supporting individuals and couples through life’s challenges, including anxiety, depression, substance use, relationship issues, and workplace stress.
I'm a therapist with Octave and Evernorth Behavioral Care Group. Octave is a mental health practice providing high-quality care covered by multiple insurances. Evernorth Behavioral Care Group is a behavioral health provider group in-network with Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth. For my availability, please reach out to Octave’s team by emailing or calling.
I have experience supporting individuals and couples through life’s challenges, including anxiety, depression, substance use, relationship issues, and workplace stress.
I'm a therapist with Octave and Evernorth Behavioral Care Group. Octave is a mental health practice providing high-quality care covered by multiple insurances. Evernorth Behavioral Care Group is a behavioral health provider group in-network with Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth. For my availability, please reach out to Octave’s team by emailing or calling.
I work with clients who are distressed or confused by why they engage in the behaviors they do, whether it's addiction, anger, or relationship difficulties and challenges.
I work with clients experiencing a broad range of challenges, including relationship difficulties, life transitions and adjustments, addiction, trauma, abuse, narcissistic abuse and gaslighting, procrastination, decision-making, anxiety, depression, family-of-origin challenges, and grief and loss. I also have great spidey senses for diagnoses.
I work with clients who are distressed or confused by why they engage in the behaviors they do, whether it's addiction, anger, or relationship difficulties and challenges.
I work with clients experiencing a broad range of challenges, including relationship difficulties, life transitions and adjustments, addiction, trauma, abuse, narcissistic abuse and gaslighting, procrastination, decision-making, anxiety, depression, family-of-origin challenges, and grief and loss. I also have great spidey senses for diagnoses.
In my 33 years of experience providing psychotherapy, I have developed expertise in individualized treatment of anxiety, depression, mood disorders, substance use and trauma.
I have worked in a variety of settings and positions including Partial Hospitalization Programs, Intensive Outpatient Programs, Case Management Supervisor, Clinical Director, Director of Mental Health Service and therapist and art therapist. The programs I have overseen, developed and provided have been recognized and honored for their excellence nationally and at the state level.
In my 33 years of experience providing psychotherapy, I have developed expertise in individualized treatment of anxiety, depression, mood disorders, substance use and trauma.
I have worked in a variety of settings and positions including Partial Hospitalization Programs, Intensive Outpatient Programs, Case Management Supervisor, Clinical Director, Director of Mental Health Service and therapist and art therapist. The programs I have overseen, developed and provided have been recognized and honored for their excellence nationally and at the state level.
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Therapy is a journey through which we find our authentic selves and become the best we can be. I have expertise in working with alcoholism, addictions, and recovery issues; and with relationship, couple and family issues. I have worked in the field for over twenty years. I work with adults and adolescents, in individual, couple and family modalities. My approach is to meet you where you are, and to help you to move towards your goals, overcome obstacles, and achieve maximum growth. I use several therapeutic approaches, including cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and strengths-based techniques. Website: practicaltherapy.net.
Congress in substance abuse parity legislation.
Therapy is a journey through which we find our authentic selves and become the best we can be. I have expertise in working with alcoholism, addictions, and recovery issues; and with relationship, couple and family issues. I have worked in the field for over twenty years. I work with adults and adolescents, in individual, couple and family modalities. My approach is to meet you where you are, and to help you to move towards your goals, overcome obstacles, and achieve maximum growth. I use several therapeutic approaches, including cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and strengths-based techniques. Website: practicaltherapy.net.
Are you struggling with issues related to trauma, grief, addiction, depression, anxiety, or major life changes?
I’m here to join with you, as a partner, on your journey toward healing and self-discovery. I strive to help clients utilize their strengths to overcome their challenges. I specialize in depression, anxiety, grief & loss (death, relationship loss, job loss, etc.), trauma, addiction, life transitions, and parenting issues.
Are you struggling with issues related to trauma, grief, addiction, depression, anxiety, or major life changes?
I’m here to join with you, as a partner, on your journey toward healing and self-discovery. I strive to help clients utilize their strengths to overcome their challenges. I specialize in depression, anxiety, grief & loss (death, relationship loss, job loss, etc.), trauma, addiction, life transitions, and parenting issues.
My main areas of expertise are adults with substance use, LGBTQ+ issues, anxiety, and depression.
A first session with me usually looks like information gathering and getting to know each other, as I believe that therapy works best when there is trust. I strive to make sure that we can find what you want or need in your life, then set goals and achieve them, so that you can work towards accomplishing at least one personal task per session.
My main areas of expertise are adults with substance use, LGBTQ+ issues, anxiety, and depression.
A first session with me usually looks like information gathering and getting to know each other, as I believe that therapy works best when there is trust. I strive to make sure that we can find what you want or need in your life, then set goals and achieve them, so that you can work towards accomplishing at least one personal task per session.
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Addiction Therapists
What is the best therapy for addiction?
Addiction treatment will be tailored to the individual. People seeking help for addiction—whether with a psychotherapist, in an outpatient clinic, or in a residential program—should expect to engage in multiple types of treatments, sometimes including medication. For anyone recovering from addiction, avoiding situations in which one has typically used a substance is essential, as is the support of close connections. Since substance use disorders tend to co-occur with underlying mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression, those must also be addressed as part of any recovery plan.
How long does therapy for addiction take?
There is no set timeline for recovery from addiction. Patients and their families should expect the work to last several months, if not longer. Residential treatment programs may be based on a stay of 30, 60, or 90 days, with continuing work after release, but only about 1 percent of people are treated in such facilities. Ceasing use is just the first step; therapy to help maintain abstinence and effect behavior change must follow. The process of recovery, neuroscience has shown, involves brain cells recovering the capacity to respond to natural sources of reward and restore control over the impulse to use. Another definition of recovery is restoring voluntary control over one’s substance use and retaking all of one’s previous responsibilities.
How effective is drug addiction treatment?
Substance use disorders are treatable and remission is achievable for many who seek recovery; by some estimates, more than three-quarters of people who become addicted to alcohol or drugs recover. But that success rarely occurs quickly or on a set timeline; relapse is not only common, but many therapists and clinicians view it as a normal part of the process—not always a sign that a person has returned to addiction, but a signal that their treatment should be adjusted to help them regain control. Overall, research suggests, five years after the end of substance use, one’s risk of relapse is no greater than that of others who had not faced addiction. Other experts believe that complete abstinence is not the only measure of recovery, and that, through effective treatment, many people can learn to control their use.
How can you get addiction treatment for someone?
The most important factor in recovery from addiction is widely understood to be an individual’s commitment to change. For that reason,“interventions” in which friends and family gather to urge or force someone to begin immediate treatment often backfire; even when such efforts do lead someone to begin treatment, they may be less likely to stay than those who are self-driven. Still, family members can play an important role in supporting an individual who seeks help and can take part in family therapy as one element of a loved one’s treatment.