Addiction Therapists in Washington, DC

"Lives, hopes and dreams can be actualized." My approach is open minded and non-judgmental, embracing individuality and strength while assisting the development of understanding and acceptance. 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 utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectic Behavioral Therapy. Working with young adults and adults, I offer individualized specialized therapy. Treatment offered targets understanding and management of emotions, surviving and managing crisis, being present and mindful, interpersonal effectiveness, and learning to think and behave in ways that enhance life and building a better future.

I have been in practice for over fifteen years treating individuals with problems of depression, anxiety, post traumatic stress, loss grief and addiction . I believe that the stressors of life need not be dealt with alone I am here to help, to guide, to support you in your goal for wholeness.

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.

I am a DC native and LPC now taking clients. I see clients with a wide array of mood/emotional/behavioral concerns. I often work with clients grappling with major depressive disorder and anxiety. This is where I have found I am most helpful. Creating a trusting therapeutic relationship with clients is critical to my work and theirs, as we establish goals and identify and challenge negative thinking that stalls real progress. Progress comes through mitigating the severity of symptoms as well as restoring the client to a healthy baseline mood where one's sense of purpose and self -image are restored.

As a certified psychoanalyst, I specialize in treating teens and adults who struggle with depression; intense anxiety; obsessive-compulsive symptoms including invasive, disturbing thoughts; intolerable, painful emotions; high-conflict relationships; impulsive behaviors including suicidal and self-injurious behavior; substance and/or alcohol abuse; eating disorders, and post-traumatic stress symptoms. Our collaboration strives to help you find internal harmony. My method of investigation of the mind is designed to help you gain clarity in your thinking, achieve emotional containment and experience self-empowerment.

Sex & porn addiction (CSAT), affair recovery, sexuality issues, internet addiction , and substance addiction (CMAT) are my specialties. I also work with trauma/PTSD (EMDR), depression and anxiety. Not just endless talk, talk, talk that goes nowhere. I use multiple evidence-based mental health treatments combined with genuine compassion and care so that my clients feel better sooner. If they're open to it, I often give my clients specific handouts or homework to do during the week. I don't believe in forcing the client to do something that isn't working. I begin where you are.

I love to work with individuals who are truly invested in actively processing their mental health--anything from adjustment and relational issues to post trauma symptoms, to ADHD, to depression and anxiety. I try to direct and guide my clients towards greater self-awareness, meaningful change, and transformation. Let’s work together to help you find harmony and balance in all aspects of your daily life.

My goal is to create a safe and accepting environment that allows us to better explore the issues you are facing. I believe that one of the most important elements of counseling is the therapeutic relationship. I value a trusting, open, and interactive relationship that allows us to improve insight into your struggles and issues, and develop a plan for recovery and healing.

Would you like to make a change for the better in your life but feel directionless or boxed in by life? I have studied different therapeutic approaches in the field of psychology, such as CBT and Humanistic therapy to help you break through barriers and find balance in life . I have experience supporting adults with a variety of issues including: anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, substance abuse, self-esteem, and life transitions.

My goal is to help clients live a full and meaningful life by coping well with stress. I integrate a flexible, person-centered approach with evidence-based practices. Specifically, I collaboratively and non-judgmentally work with clients to identify values and strengths. Together, we explore how to “open up” to difficult thoughts and emotions in order to create a more satisfying life. I use evidence-based therapies and skills, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET), as well as mindfulness/relaxation-based and trauma-informed approaches.

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.

Many of us are looking outside ourselves for love, fulfillment and joy only to find ourselves deeply dissatisfied, lonely and separated from connection and intimacy with others and ourselves. Life can be difficult and is filled with challenges and traumatic experiences that require our attention and care in order to heal. We are skilled at silencing the aching inside via escape hatches: excessive shopping, over/under eating, using drugs or alcohol, sex, gambling, gaming, etc. I believe the therapeutic relationship can offer support as we move into freedom by learning to live in the present moment with all life has to offer.

NOW Accepting New Clients Via Telehealth ONLY! I tend to focus on LGBTQIA+ Issues, which include but are not limited to social anxiety, fear about coming out or being rejected, and concerns about being alone. I also provide therapeutic services to individuals dealing with addiction (i.e. Crystal Meth, Sex-Drug Fusion). It is important that people of all gender identities, sexual orientations, races, and body size feel respected and heard with me. People of all backgrounds should be able to get the help they need without fear of microaggressions or further oppression by the therapist.

Ideal clients are those who are looking for help and feel ready to challenge themselves and are ready for change. Issues of happiness, fulfullment, identity development, sexual orientation, gender, addiction , anxiety, depression and psychosis are some of the typical things clients bring into treatment.

Currently accepting new patients, Blair brings expertise in the field of addiction , certified in both sex and substance addiction . Blair brings 22 years of experience helping clients successfully overcome addiction , and regain agency to find new passions in their life while also developing the necessary relationships in their life. Blair authored ‘Achieve Your Miracle State: a 90-day Playbook’ and also teaches Performance Improvement at the graduate level.

Everyone deserves to live a life filled with happiness, health, and love. Whether you are within recovery, active addiction , experiencing relationship concerns, or looking for additional support with life stressors, I practice in the belief that every individual maintains unique strengths and positive qualities that assist in any stage of healing. Throughout the therapeutic process, I strive to empower individuals to identify and build on these strengths in order to reach their desired goals.

How do you know if your sexual behavior is out of control? It's a subjective question that many men unfortunately wait until relationship, occupational or medical consequences accumulate before considering. I believe the most important person to evaluate concerns with regulating sexual behavior is the man experiencing the dilemma. I start with two basic questions: "What is your conflict with your sexual behavior?" and "What is your vision for your sexual health?" Since 2001, I have provided a safe, informed and confidential space for sexual health conversations with heterosexual, gay and bisexual men.

​MyTherapist DC customizes the therapy experience to fit your mental health needs. I have over 15 years of experience in helping individuals & families journey to emotional well-being.  Are you struggling with issues related to trauma, grief, addiction , depression, anxiety, or major life changes? Perhaps you want to become your ideal self or heal from childhood & present emotional wounds, and have thought it'll get better with time. But time does not heal all wounds. Don't worry you're not alone. Its time to heal so you can hear what's being said without the filter of your wounds. We can manifest bio-psycho-social-spiritual change.

If you find today's world stressful, chaotic, and/or overwhelming, therapy can be a valuable tool in learning how to affect change, increase coping, and cultivate a more peaceful existence. By utilizing a variety of therapeutic approaches, I strive to help clients achieve the goals they set, whether it be overcoming addiction , managing mental health needs, or increasing the quality of relationships. Woven through every approach I use is mindfulness, which can add layers of meaning and insight into the most basic life event. My goal is to foster a safe, nonjudgemental environment where comfort develops and effective work is achieved.