Addiction Therapists in Washington, DC
I work with individuals navigating identity, intimacy, addiction, and their relationship to sex.
I offer kink-affirming, trauma-informed sex therapy for individuals navigating identity, intimacy, addiction, and sex. I specialize in working with LGBTQ+ clients and those exploring non-traditional relationships, helping you unpack shame, reconnect with your body, and build a more grounded, autonomous relationship with yourself.
I work with individuals navigating identity, intimacy, addiction, and their relationship to sex.
I offer kink-affirming, trauma-informed sex therapy for individuals navigating identity, intimacy, addiction, and sex. I specialize in working with LGBTQ+ clients and those exploring non-traditional relationships, helping you unpack shame, reconnect with your body, and build a more grounded, autonomous relationship with yourself.
You’ve always managed to maintain control but life just became overwhelming and your usual coping techniques aren’t working. Not knowing what else to do, you find yourself doing more of the same. When working long hours does nothing to soothe your fear that you are an imposter, you work more. When one glass of wine fails to take the edge off your work stress, your pour yourself another. Now, others are starting to notice you don't have your act perfectly together and your frustration with yourself has built itself into a litany of self-criticism.
You’ve always managed to maintain control but life just became overwhelming and your usual coping techniques aren’t working. Not knowing what else to do, you find yourself doing more of the same. When working long hours does nothing to soothe your fear that you are an imposter, you work more. When one glass of wine fails to take the edge off your work stress, your pour yourself another. Now, others are starting to notice you don't have your act perfectly together and your frustration with yourself has built itself into a litany of self-criticism.
I work with adults, couples, and families around issues of depression, anxiety, relationship problems, and addictions.
I have been practicing in Boston and Washington, D.C. for over 25 years and bring a very personal understanding to the struggles of identity, parenting, and the martial relationship. I have 4 children, have been married 25 years, and have lived overseas.
I work with adults, couples, and families around issues of depression, anxiety, relationship problems, and addictions.
I have been practicing in Boston and Washington, D.C. for over 25 years and bring a very personal understanding to the struggles of identity, parenting, and the martial relationship. I have 4 children, have been married 25 years, and have lived overseas.
I work alongside my clients to create collaborative, warm, comfortable bonds as they navigate life challenges. My understanding of client's context and concerns is informed by my perspective and experiences as a former arts writer and academic, as well as my training in counseling. This multi-disciplinary approach to hearing client's stories enables me to engage the complexity of my clients' lives while focusing on them as full people. Working with people whose struggles with substances, stresses, and relationships compel them to seek external insight and support is an honor and joy.
I work alongside my clients to create collaborative, warm, comfortable bonds as they navigate life challenges. My understanding of client's context and concerns is informed by my perspective and experiences as a former arts writer and academic, as well as my training in counseling. This multi-disciplinary approach to hearing client's stories enables me to engage the complexity of my clients' lives while focusing on them as full people. Working with people whose struggles with substances, stresses, and relationships compel them to seek external insight and support is an honor and joy.
I bring years of experience and a strong commitment to helping you clarify your goals and address what matters most to you—whether that’s everyday anxiety, stress management, substance use concerns, sexual health, or the lasting effects of trauma.
My approach is collaborative, client-centered, and tailored to your unique needs. I draw from evidence-based practices, including Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and take a holistic approach to support both emotional and overall wellbeing.
I bring years of experience and a strong commitment to helping you clarify your goals and address what matters most to you—whether that’s everyday anxiety, stress management, substance use concerns, sexual health, or the lasting effects of trauma.
My approach is collaborative, client-centered, and tailored to your unique needs. I draw from evidence-based practices, including Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and take a holistic approach to support both emotional and overall wellbeing.
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 have experience working with anxiety, substance use, depression, life changes and transitions, relationship and family issues, and trauma/PTSD.
My therapeutic approach is humanistic and existential. For me, this means that I will follow your lead as we work collaboratively to develop goals and create positive change. Sessions with me are filled with empathy, support, and a bit of humor at times. I want you to know yourself, accept yourself, and learn to become your own biggest cheerleader.
I have experience working with anxiety, substance use, depression, life changes and transitions, relationship and family issues, and trauma/PTSD.
My therapeutic approach is humanistic and existential. For me, this means that I will follow your lead as we work collaboratively to develop goals and create positive change. Sessions with me are filled with empathy, support, and a bit of humor at times. I want you to know yourself, accept yourself, and learn to become your own biggest cheerleader.
I have extensive experience in treating depression, anxiety, trauma-related disorders, substance misuse, behavioral addictions, OCD, and personality disorders.
My practice is one that lives within two philosophies— meeting you where you are and finding a place of supportive confrontation. You have a story, and my goal is to navigate through that narrative collaboratively and with curiosity while emphasizing your unique strengths. The supportive confrontation is a challenge to get comfortable with the uncomfortable. Often, attempting something new and facing a fear can inspire change, and that's where we begin our work together. Our sessions are a commitment to bravery when investigating those external and internal influences that slow or prevent the change process from occuring.
I have extensive experience in treating depression, anxiety, trauma-related disorders, substance misuse, behavioral addictions, OCD, and personality disorders.
My practice is one that lives within two philosophies— meeting you where you are and finding a place of supportive confrontation. You have a story, and my goal is to navigate through that narrative collaboratively and with curiosity while emphasizing your unique strengths. The supportive confrontation is a challenge to get comfortable with the uncomfortable. Often, attempting something new and facing a fear can inspire change, and that's where we begin our work together. Our sessions are a commitment to bravery when investigating those external and internal influences that slow or prevent the change process from occuring.
I am currently a LPC in Washington, DC. I specialize in using trauma focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to support client's process in finding the path to heal and build their emotional insight and awareness to lead a happier and healthy life.
I am currently a LPC in Washington, DC. I specialize in using trauma focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to support client's process in finding the path to heal and build their emotional insight and awareness to lead a happier and healthy life.
Kimberly Crooks is a compassionate and collaborative mental health professional who brings a diverse background in education, clinical social work, and substance use recovery.
Kimberly’s approach to therapy is person-centered, culturally responsive, and grounded in empathy and collaboration. She has supported individuals across the lifespan, navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, identity exploration, life transitions, and substance use recovery.
Kimberly Crooks is a compassionate and collaborative mental health professional who brings a diverse background in education, clinical social work, and substance use recovery.
Kimberly’s approach to therapy is person-centered, culturally responsive, and grounded in empathy and collaboration. She has supported individuals across the lifespan, navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, identity exploration, life transitions, and substance use recovery.
As a sexual health psychotherapist, I treat what is commonly labeled as "sexual addiction" or "compulsive sexual behavior" as a problem of competing motivations - men wanting to both stop and continue their sexual behavior despite harmful consequences.
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.
As a sexual health psychotherapist, I treat what is commonly labeled as "sexual addiction" or "compulsive sexual behavior" as a problem of competing motivations - men wanting to both stop and continue their sexual behavior despite harmful consequences.
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.
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.
You feel stuck. Day in and day out, the monotony of your life can feel draining. You know you want to make a change, but what kind of change? It is all so overwhelming. Where do you even start? And that's where you get stuck. Knowing you want this change but feeling paralyzed by the anxiety of the unknown. Or maybe even worse, the fear of making the WRONG decision. So you keep trudging along. Day after day. Stuck in this constant loop. You want to escape this, but you just need help!
You feel stuck. Day in and day out, the monotony of your life can feel draining. You know you want to make a change, but what kind of change? It is all so overwhelming. Where do you even start? And that's where you get stuck. Knowing you want this change but feeling paralyzed by the anxiety of the unknown. Or maybe even worse, the fear of making the WRONG decision. So you keep trudging along. Day after day. Stuck in this constant loop. You want to escape this, but you just need help!
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.
Do you feel stuck? Maybe you can't seem to shake the blues. Maybe it’s a loss. Or you can’t make a crucial decision. Perhaps jittery moods have reduced your functioning. Or you’re unable to control unhealthy behavior. Maybe every conversation with your spouse becomes an argument.
Feel more confident, improve your relationships, move from illness to health, reconnect with your creativity, learn valuable coping skills, take control of your life and just feel better. I can help you move forward through obstacles, uncovering your true potential. Our work helps you feel resilient, so you can set and reach your goals.
Do you feel stuck? Maybe you can't seem to shake the blues. Maybe it’s a loss. Or you can’t make a crucial decision. Perhaps jittery moods have reduced your functioning. Or you’re unable to control unhealthy behavior. Maybe every conversation with your spouse becomes an argument.
Feel more confident, improve your relationships, move from illness to health, reconnect with your creativity, learn valuable coping skills, take control of your life and just feel better. I can help you move forward through obstacles, uncovering your true potential. Our work helps you feel resilient, so you can set and reach your goals.
I have expertise in working with alcoholism, addictions, and recovery issues; and with relationship, couple and family issues.
I am a doctor of psychology, as well as a licensed independent clinical social worker. I have spoken at international and national conferences and also on television, film, and radio about mental health treatment, addictions, and relationship issues. Awarded "Best of Washington DC, Psychotherapy", 2013, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024.
I have expertise in working with alcoholism, addictions, and recovery issues; and with relationship, couple and family issues.
I am a doctor of psychology, as well as a licensed independent clinical social worker. I have spoken at international and national conferences and also on television, film, and radio about mental health treatment, addictions, and relationship issues. Awarded "Best of Washington DC, Psychotherapy", 2013, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024.
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.
If you’re struggling in your relationships, navigating a major life transition, or feeling stuck in patterns related to substance or behavioral addictions, you’re not alone.
I specialize in working with adults from diverse cultural backgrounds who want more fulfilling relationships and a stronger sense of self. Together, we explore the patterns that may be contributing to your needs not being met. I help you to increase awareness of how these patterns developed and how they continue to show up in your life today.
If you’re struggling in your relationships, navigating a major life transition, or feeling stuck in patterns related to substance or behavioral addictions, you’re not alone.
I specialize in working with adults from diverse cultural backgrounds who want more fulfilling relationships and a stronger sense of self. Together, we explore the patterns that may be contributing to your needs not being met. I help you to increase awareness of how these patterns developed and how they continue to show up in your life today.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by addiction, anxiety, depression, or other life challenges, you don’t have to carry it alone.
Helping others has been my life’s purpose for more than 30 years, and I truly love this work. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical approach that helps change unhelpful thought patterns, while staying grounded in a person-centered approach. I’m also a happily married grandfathe who loves people, reading, and jazz music.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by addiction, anxiety, depression, or other life challenges, you don’t have to carry it alone.
Helping others has been my life’s purpose for more than 30 years, and I truly love this work. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical approach that helps change unhelpful thought patterns, while staying grounded in a person-centered approach. I’m also a happily married grandfathe who loves people, reading, and jazz music.
I work closely and collaboratively with you to explore emotions, process difficult experiences, identify feelings, and develop the skills you need to make effective changes. We will work together to establish the best course of treatment to meet your goals and needs. I help clients identify their problematic thinking patterns, develop coping mechanisms, and understand how past experiences affect their current functioning. I value the transformative nature of a strong therapeutic relationship. I have paired my passion for helping others and experience with multicultural and diverse populations into my counseling approach.
I work closely and collaboratively with you to explore emotions, process difficult experiences, identify feelings, and develop the skills you need to make effective changes. We will work together to establish the best course of treatment to meet your goals and needs. I help clients identify their problematic thinking patterns, develop coping mechanisms, and understand how past experiences affect their current functioning. I value the transformative nature of a strong therapeutic relationship. I have paired my passion for helping others and experience with multicultural and diverse populations into my counseling approach.
