Addiction Therapists in Washington, DC
I have experience supporting people impacted by trauma, attachment and relational issues, substance use, postpartum, and anxiety or mood disorders.
I work with survivors of interpersonal harm. Some of my clients are finally ready to talk about what happened when they were a child. Some are navigating more recent abuse or trauma. Others aren't sure if what happened to them "counts," or if they're making it a big deal in their mind.
Here's what I know: most survivors of emotional or physical abuse and trauma doubt themselves. They may think it wasn't "bad enough," or that somehow they were responsible.
Here's what I also know: if it's weighing on you, it's worth unpacking. Interpersonal harm deserves interpersonal healing. I'm here when you're ready to begin.
I have experience supporting people impacted by trauma, attachment and relational issues, substance use, postpartum, and anxiety or mood disorders.
I work with survivors of interpersonal harm. Some of my clients are finally ready to talk about what happened when they were a child. Some are navigating more recent abuse or trauma. Others aren't sure if what happened to them "counts," or if they're making it a big deal in their mind.
Here's what I know: most survivors of emotional or physical abuse and trauma doubt themselves. They may think it wasn't "bad enough," or that somehow they were responsible.
Here's what I also know: if it's weighing on you, it's worth unpacking. Interpersonal harm deserves interpersonal healing. I'm here when you're ready to begin.
Accepting New Patients - Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or major life transitions? Do these challenges feel like they’re holding you back from the life you want? At TrueYou Center, we provide compassionate, personalized care to help you find balance and move forward with confidence. You don't have to navigate life's toughest challenges alone. Our compassionate therapists will help you find clarity and build resilience. We offer a safe, nonjudgmental space. We will help you unpack the experiences that brought you to this moment and support you in creating the life you want..
Accepting New Patients - Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or major life transitions? Do these challenges feel like they’re holding you back from the life you want? At TrueYou Center, we provide compassionate, personalized care to help you find balance and move forward with confidence. You don't have to navigate life's toughest challenges alone. Our compassionate therapists will help you find clarity and build resilience. We offer a safe, nonjudgmental space. We will help you unpack the experiences that brought you to this moment and support you in creating the life you want..
We specialize in working with adults experiencing psychological challenges including depression and anxiety. We also see individuals presenting with concerns related to relationship difficulties, grief, life transitions, identity challenges, perfectionism, reduced self-esteem & difficulty connecting with a sense of purpose. Additionally, we offer specialized services to support individuals better cope with & heal from chronic and acute medical conditions. Please feel free to visit our website to learn more about our psychologists & our approach to enhancing mind-body wellbeing.
We specialize in working with adults experiencing psychological challenges including depression and anxiety. We also see individuals presenting with concerns related to relationship difficulties, grief, life transitions, identity challenges, perfectionism, reduced self-esteem & difficulty connecting with a sense of purpose. Additionally, we offer specialized services to support individuals better cope with & heal from chronic and acute medical conditions. Please feel free to visit our website to learn more about our psychologists & our approach to enhancing mind-body wellbeing.
My approach to psychotherapy focuses on helping clients gain an awareness that they are the agents of change in their lives. Therapy can help increase their response-ability, taking responsibility for the elements that drive behaviors that are not fully in awareness.
In therapy, through looking at the events and the thoughts and feelings associated with how they have come to the current predicament, clients can come that they are the ones living in the lives they inhabit, and through this insight, they can implement the changes they want to see.
Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, is one way of fostering awareness.
My approach to psychotherapy focuses on helping clients gain an awareness that they are the agents of change in their lives. Therapy can help increase their response-ability, taking responsibility for the elements that drive behaviors that are not fully in awareness.
In therapy, through looking at the events and the thoughts and feelings associated with how they have come to the current predicament, clients can come that they are the ones living in the lives they inhabit, and through this insight, they can implement the changes they want to see.
Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, is one way of fostering awareness.
I'm a licensed counselor, experienced working with people who are struggling to manage stress, experiencing low self-esteem, substance abuse, relationship issues and adjustment difficulties.
Safety and trust are key components to the working alliance between my clients and me. By creating a space of nonjudgement, compassion, empathy and unconditional positive regard, we work together to develop a safe and trusting environment to explore life's struggles and victories.
I'm a licensed counselor, experienced working with people who are struggling to manage stress, experiencing low self-esteem, substance abuse, relationship issues and adjustment difficulties.
Safety and trust are key components to the working alliance between my clients and me. By creating a space of nonjudgement, compassion, empathy and unconditional positive regard, we work together to develop a safe and trusting environment to explore life's struggles and victories.
I am a compassionate, trauma‑informed therapist committed to supporting individuals, couples, and families in navigating life transitions, healing from complex trauma, and reclaiming emotional balance. Based in Washington, D.C., I bring a warm, collaborative presence to every session, offering a safe, empowering space where clients feel heard and understood.
I am a compassionate, trauma‑informed therapist committed to supporting individuals, couples, and families in navigating life transitions, healing from complex trauma, and reclaiming emotional balance. Based in Washington, D.C., I bring a warm, collaborative presence to every session, offering a safe, empowering space where clients feel heard and understood.
One of the hardest parts of starting therapy is finding a therapist that feels like a good fit for you, and I hope to join you in your journey toward greater self-understanding, compassion, and insight. Many people come to therapy after experiencing emotional distress that has led them to feel overwhelmed and as though they have lost direction in, and control of, their life. In a safe and non-judgmental space, I work collaboratively with my clients to explore ways in which they can effectively regain a sense of empowerment, meaning, and control in their lives.
One of the hardest parts of starting therapy is finding a therapist that feels like a good fit for you, and I hope to join you in your journey toward greater self-understanding, compassion, and insight. Many people come to therapy after experiencing emotional distress that has led them to feel overwhelmed and as though they have lost direction in, and control of, their life. In a safe and non-judgmental space, I work collaboratively with my clients to explore ways in which they can effectively regain a sense of empowerment, meaning, and control in their lives.
I am a licensed professional counselor and certified Sandtray Therapist specializing in working with children experiencing grief, trauma, and emotional or behavioral challenges. I view my role as both a therapist and a bridge—helping families better understand one another and grow together.
I am a licensed professional counselor and certified Sandtray Therapist specializing in working with children experiencing grief, trauma, and emotional or behavioral challenges. I view my role as both a therapist and a bridge—helping families better understand one another and grow together.
Do you feel shaped by past experiences in ways you don’t fully understand—stuck in patterns of pain, grief, or intense emotions that feel hard to escape? You may notice repeated relationship struggles, emotional reactivity, numbness, or a deep sense of loss that hasn’t resolved with time. Trauma and attachment wounds can live in the nervous system, quietly influencing how you feel, relate, and see yourself long after the original experiences have passed.
Do you feel shaped by past experiences in ways you don’t fully understand—stuck in patterns of pain, grief, or intense emotions that feel hard to escape? You may notice repeated relationship struggles, emotional reactivity, numbness, or a deep sense of loss that hasn’t resolved with time. Trauma and attachment wounds can live in the nervous system, quietly influencing how you feel, relate, and see yourself long after the original experiences have passed.
I have a passion for helping others improve their overall wellbeing and have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, substance use, parenting issues, career challenges, neglect, physical abuse, trauma, and more.
My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with dignity and respect. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, and psychodynamic therapy. I will tailor our dialogue and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
I have a passion for helping others improve their overall wellbeing and have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, substance use, parenting issues, career challenges, neglect, physical abuse, trauma, and more.
My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with dignity and respect. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, and psychodynamic therapy. I will tailor our dialogue and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
Gay? Lesbian? Bi? Trans? Need help coming out? If you need an LGBTQ counselor or psychotherapist who truly understands and respects your feelings and experiences, we can help. LGBTQ Counseling is a highly experienced group of lesbian, gay and bi mental health professionals dedicated to meeting the psychological needs of our diverse LGBTQ+ community. We understand the stress of navigating and choosing the right psychotherapy and counseling techniques. Working together, we will develop a care plan for you to help you achieve your personal goals and become the most authentic version of yourself.
Gay? Lesbian? Bi? Trans? Need help coming out? If you need an LGBTQ counselor or psychotherapist who truly understands and respects your feelings and experiences, we can help. LGBTQ Counseling is a highly experienced group of lesbian, gay and bi mental health professionals dedicated to meeting the psychological needs of our diverse LGBTQ+ community. We understand the stress of navigating and choosing the right psychotherapy and counseling techniques. Working together, we will develop a care plan for you to help you achieve your personal goals and become the most authentic version of yourself.
Life is like your favorite card game. Sometimes you are dealt a good hand, and sometimes you are dealt a bad hand. How you play that hand determines the outcome. If life has gotten difficult for you and you need help sorting through and coping with the challenges that you have been facing, please contact me. Together, we can explore and identify the issues that have led to your depression, anxiety, stress, feelings of hopelessness, trauma, relationship challenges, post-traumatic stress, grief, loss, life transitions, and any other obstacles you face.
Life is like your favorite card game. Sometimes you are dealt a good hand, and sometimes you are dealt a bad hand. How you play that hand determines the outcome. If life has gotten difficult for you and you need help sorting through and coping with the challenges that you have been facing, please contact me. Together, we can explore and identify the issues that have led to your depression, anxiety, stress, feelings of hopelessness, trauma, relationship challenges, post-traumatic stress, grief, loss, life transitions, and any other obstacles you face.
and have specialized training and experience in working with addictions, eating disorders and body issues.
Welcome to psychAmerica, the site for contemporary psychoanalytic and transactional analytic counseling and psychotherapy live in the District of Columbia and online worldwide.
psychAmerica offers a unique opportunity to articulate who you are and how you came to be. Such a review is essential if we are to loosen the ties that bind our pursuit of happiness, if we are to “leave our past behind”, as the B52’s sang in “Detour Thru Your Mind, back in 1986.
At psychAmerica, it is your mind that lies at the heart of what matters, your words that reveal the “inarticulate speech of the heart” (as Van Morrison sang in 1983).
and have specialized training and experience in working with addictions, eating disorders and body issues.
Welcome to psychAmerica, the site for contemporary psychoanalytic and transactional analytic counseling and psychotherapy live in the District of Columbia and online worldwide.
psychAmerica offers a unique opportunity to articulate who you are and how you came to be. Such a review is essential if we are to loosen the ties that bind our pursuit of happiness, if we are to “leave our past behind”, as the B52’s sang in “Detour Thru Your Mind, back in 1986.
At psychAmerica, it is your mind that lies at the heart of what matters, your words that reveal the “inarticulate speech of the heart” (as Van Morrison sang in 1983).
At Rocker Health, we believe that mental wellness is a journey that deserves compassion, understanding, and personalized support. Our commitment to breaking the stigma surrounding mental health is at the forefront of everything we do. We understand that each individual's experience with mental health is unique, and we strive to create a welcoming environment where individuals feel safe and empowered to share their stories. Our mission is to provide a rock-solid foundation for our clients, guiding them toward a more fulfilling and balanced life.
At Rocker Health, we believe that mental wellness is a journey that deserves compassion, understanding, and personalized support. Our commitment to breaking the stigma surrounding mental health is at the forefront of everything we do. We understand that each individual's experience with mental health is unique, and we strive to create a welcoming environment where individuals feel safe and empowered to share their stories. Our mission is to provide a rock-solid foundation for our clients, guiding them toward a more fulfilling and balanced life.
You may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck — carrying more than you can name. Maybe you’re navigating grief, a painful life transition, relationship strain, or the weight of old patterns that no longer serve you. You don’t have to sort through it alone. Therapy can help you move toward clarity, steadiness, and a renewed sense of self.
I work with adults, older teens, and older adults facing anxiety, trauma, depression, life transitions, and grief — including the layered, complex grief that follows a suicide loss.
You may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck — carrying more than you can name. Maybe you’re navigating grief, a painful life transition, relationship strain, or the weight of old patterns that no longer serve you. You don’t have to sort through it alone. Therapy can help you move toward clarity, steadiness, and a renewed sense of self.
I work with adults, older teens, and older adults facing anxiety, trauma, depression, life transitions, and grief — including the layered, complex grief that follows a suicide loss.
Therapy is for everyone and I’m so glad you’re considering it at this time. Perhaps your world has been turned upside down or you know hurts from the past are affecting you today or you value attending to your emotional well being - wherever you are in that continuum, I welcome the opportunity to meet you there.
Therapy is for everyone and I’m so glad you’re considering it at this time. Perhaps your world has been turned upside down or you know hurts from the past are affecting you today or you value attending to your emotional well being - wherever you are in that continuum, I welcome the opportunity to meet you there.
With 35 years of experience in behavioral health, Bernard Akinseye is a Licensed Professional Counselor dedicated to meeting clients where they are — with compassion, expertise, and unconditional positive regard. His practice is grounded in the belief that every individual deserves to be seen, heard, and valued, regardless of their background, identity, or life circumstances.
Bernard holds a master’s degree in counseling psychology and has pursued post-graduate studies in leadership and education, reflecting a lifelong commitment to professional growth and excellence in care.
With 35 years of experience in behavioral health, Bernard Akinseye is a Licensed Professional Counselor dedicated to meeting clients where they are — with compassion, expertise, and unconditional positive regard. His practice is grounded in the belief that every individual deserves to be seen, heard, and valued, regardless of their background, identity, or life circumstances.
Bernard holds a master’s degree in counseling psychology and has pursued post-graduate studies in leadership and education, reflecting a lifelong commitment to professional growth and excellence in care.
I like to work with adults, young adults, and late adolescents dealing with depression, anxiety, interpersonal concerns, LGBTQ+ issues, and/or substance abuse difficulties, often using an action-oriented and cognitive-behavioral (CBT) approach.
Feel free to call or write if you would like more information or if you think it would be useful to meet. For those interested in reading more, I co-authored a self-help book entitled "Beating the College Blues" and co-edited a book called "College Mental Health Practice," a text for professionals.
I like to work with adults, young adults, and late adolescents dealing with depression, anxiety, interpersonal concerns, LGBTQ+ issues, and/or substance abuse difficulties, often using an action-oriented and cognitive-behavioral (CBT) approach.
Feel free to call or write if you would like more information or if you think it would be useful to meet. For those interested in reading more, I co-authored a self-help book entitled "Beating the College Blues" and co-edited a book called "College Mental Health Practice," a text for professionals.
I work with individuals living with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma related concerns, anger, relationship conflict, and stage-of-life issues. I strive to create a safe and comfortable environment where we can work together to identify the problem issues and reasonable solutions. I am here to support you.
I work with individuals living with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma related concerns, anger, relationship conflict, and stage-of-life issues. I strive to create a safe and comfortable environment where we can work together to identify the problem issues and reasonable solutions. I am here to support you.
Over the years, I have effectively addressed a wide variety of problems, including depression, anxiety, addictions, cross-cultural issues, grief, and chronic illness.
There is nothing like being listened to and understood on a deep level, with genuine interest and acceptance. This is what I strive to offer in therapy or analysis, as we explore together your hopes and dreams, your losses and regrets, your longings and fears. Many people come to therapy to free themselves from self-defeating patterns and the legacy of past traumas, so they can be more truly themselves in relation to others and live with greater satisfaction and meaning. My analytic training enables me to work intensively, and I enjoy incorporating experiential techniques like journaling, psychodrama, and art.
Over the years, I have effectively addressed a wide variety of problems, including depression, anxiety, addictions, cross-cultural issues, grief, and chronic illness.
There is nothing like being listened to and understood on a deep level, with genuine interest and acceptance. This is what I strive to offer in therapy or analysis, as we explore together your hopes and dreams, your losses and regrets, your longings and fears. Many people come to therapy to free themselves from self-defeating patterns and the legacy of past traumas, so they can be more truly themselves in relation to others and live with greater satisfaction and meaning. My analytic training enables me to work intensively, and I enjoy incorporating experiential techniques like journaling, psychodrama, and art.
