Therapists for Teens and Adolescents in Washington, DC
I am a licensed mental health counselor. I received my graduate degree from New York University and I am an experienced professional therapist for individuals, couples, and families trained at the Ackerman Institute for the Family in New York City. I specialize in relationship issues within the family, couple, and/or individual, improving the understanding of oneself and their relationship to others. I track the impact of family history on relationships, and the complex patterns of interaction that play out within relationships to help re-establish better connections and form better pathways to healthier communication.
I am a licensed mental health counselor. I received my graduate degree from New York University and I am an experienced professional therapist for individuals, couples, and families trained at the Ackerman Institute for the Family in New York City. I specialize in relationship issues within the family, couple, and/or individual, improving the understanding of oneself and their relationship to others. I track the impact of family history on relationships, and the complex patterns of interaction that play out within relationships to help re-establish better connections and form better pathways to healthier communication.
Joseph is a holistic and integrative therapist and his core principles are compassion, collaboration, and transparency. He has extensive experience in counseling individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, work/life balance stressors, life transitions, substance use, and other areas. He provides counseling to couples and families to address stress, communication concerns, and conflict. Additionally, Joseph facilitates groups including a Men’s Wellness Group, an Emotional Regulation Basics group, and a Healthy Relationships Group.
Joseph is a holistic and integrative therapist and his core principles are compassion, collaboration, and transparency. He has extensive experience in counseling individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, work/life balance stressors, life transitions, substance use, and other areas. He provides counseling to couples and families to address stress, communication concerns, and conflict. Additionally, Joseph facilitates groups including a Men’s Wellness Group, an Emotional Regulation Basics group, and a Healthy Relationships Group.
I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families on a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, communication, divorce, grief, relationships and behavior management. I am primarily cognitive behavioral and take an active role in therapy, challenging clients to explore alternative ways to deal with their issues while creating a trusting and caring environment. I am the founder and clinical director of District Therapy Associates, a psychotherapy practice with several diverse therapists who focus on child, adolescent, adult, family, marriage, and group therapy.
I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families on a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, communication, divorce, grief, relationships and behavior management. I am primarily cognitive behavioral and take an active role in therapy, challenging clients to explore alternative ways to deal with their issues while creating a trusting and caring environment. I am the founder and clinical director of District Therapy Associates, a psychotherapy practice with several diverse therapists who focus on child, adolescent, adult, family, marriage, and group therapy.
For over 25 years, Dr. Zimmitti and the Georgetown Psychology team have been dedicated to providing a broad range of mental health services for people of all ages. Our mission is to make accessing high-quality mental health care as seamless as possible, offering everything from comprehensive testing to personalized therapy in one place. Our motto, “Life Happens. We’re Here,” embodies our commitment to being a dependable source of support and guidance, no matter what life throws your way.
For over 25 years, Dr. Zimmitti and the Georgetown Psychology team have been dedicated to providing a broad range of mental health services for people of all ages. Our mission is to make accessing high-quality mental health care as seamless as possible, offering everything from comprehensive testing to personalized therapy in one place. Our motto, “Life Happens. We’re Here,” embodies our commitment to being a dependable source of support and guidance, no matter what life throws your way.
I work with teens, young adults, adults, and families.
I love the saying, "if nothing changes, nothing changes". You deserve the opportunity to feel your best and I would be honored to help you on your way towards emotional healing and self-discovery through therapy. The best part of being a therapist is getting to witness and learn from all of the unique strengths and coping skills that everyone possesses, and helping them identify and access those gifts. I love working with people in all stages of life, and truly believe in the healing power of a strong, emotionally safe relationship between a client and therapist.
I work with teens, young adults, adults, and families.
I love the saying, "if nothing changes, nothing changes". You deserve the opportunity to feel your best and I would be honored to help you on your way towards emotional healing and self-discovery through therapy. The best part of being a therapist is getting to witness and learn from all of the unique strengths and coping skills that everyone possesses, and helping them identify and access those gifts. I love working with people in all stages of life, and truly believe in the healing power of a strong, emotionally safe relationship between a client and therapist.
I am a NY State and DC Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of post-masters experience working with trauma, specifically with first responders and victims/survivors of interpersonal violence. East End Psychotherapy is a clinical practice committed to assisting, supporting, and empowering individuals through challenging periods in their lives. Along with the client, a treatment plan will be developed based on specific needs and goals utilizing evidenced-based therapeutic modalities (an interdisciplinary approach to clinical practice supported by research).
I am a NY State and DC Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of post-masters experience working with trauma, specifically with first responders and victims/survivors of interpersonal violence. East End Psychotherapy is a clinical practice committed to assisting, supporting, and empowering individuals through challenging periods in their lives. Along with the client, a treatment plan will be developed based on specific needs and goals utilizing evidenced-based therapeutic modalities (an interdisciplinary approach to clinical practice supported by research).
ABPP, a licensed clinical psychologist in Washington DC, board certified in Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, and a member of the National Register of Health Service Psychologists.
I take a flexible and personalized approach to therapy. This means I choose what works best for each person and their unique needs. I work together with you as a team, making sure you feel respected, supported, and involved every step of the way. I use helpful, proven strategies to build on your strengths and solve problems.
ABPP, a licensed clinical psychologist in Washington DC, board certified in Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, and a member of the National Register of Health Service Psychologists.
I take a flexible and personalized approach to therapy. This means I choose what works best for each person and their unique needs. I work together with you as a team, making sure you feel respected, supported, and involved every step of the way. I use helpful, proven strategies to build on your strengths and solve problems.
Do you understand your patterns but still feel stuck in them? Do you react in ways you later regret, become overly self-critical, struggle to ever feel secure in relationships or dating, or maybe just feel like you’re never quite good enough? I'm passionate about helping people address the root causes of persistent symptoms & relational patterns, build awareness and capacity within their nervous systems, and develop more secure relationships- with themselves and others. My approach blends evidence-based practices with warmth, creativity, and empowerment. Together, we'll take the steps necessary to create real and lasting change.
Do you understand your patterns but still feel stuck in them? Do you react in ways you later regret, become overly self-critical, struggle to ever feel secure in relationships or dating, or maybe just feel like you’re never quite good enough? I'm passionate about helping people address the root causes of persistent symptoms & relational patterns, build awareness and capacity within their nervous systems, and develop more secure relationships- with themselves and others. My approach blends evidence-based practices with warmth, creativity, and empowerment. Together, we'll take the steps necessary to create real and lasting change.
I connect with people of all ages and especially like working with teens and young adults.
I specialize in anxiety, LGBTQ+ issues, religion/spirituality, student-athletes/current and former athletes.
I connect with people of all ages and especially like working with teens and young adults.
I specialize in anxiety, LGBTQ+ issues, religion/spirituality, student-athletes/current and former athletes.
I also conduct comprehensive psychological, psychoeducational, neuropsychological, and forensic assessment services for children, adolescents, and adults.
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.
I also conduct comprehensive psychological, psychoeducational, neuropsychological, and forensic assessment services for children, adolescents, and adults.
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.
Damika is a graduate of The Catholic University of America. She is a licensed clinical social worker with multiple years of experience in the mental health field and has worked with many different groups ranging from children to the elderly. Damika specializes in relationship issues, conflict resolution, and communication. She works with couples, families, and individuals to assist with meeting personal goals. Damika also utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, motivational interviewing, and many other modalities to address the client’s concerns.
Damika is a graduate of The Catholic University of America. She is a licensed clinical social worker with multiple years of experience in the mental health field and has worked with many different groups ranging from children to the elderly. Damika specializes in relationship issues, conflict resolution, and communication. She works with couples, families, and individuals to assist with meeting personal goals. Damika also utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, motivational interviewing, and many other modalities to address the client’s concerns.
I specialize in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), a mindfulness-based behavior therapy that focuses on helping clients live fulfilling and meaningful lives even with the struggles of everyday life. I offer a collaborative approach that helps to guide clients toward their goals through fostering insight and acceptance while also reducing avoidance behaviors. I believe that every person has a natural internal strength that I seek to foster through empowerment. My ultimate goal is to help clients drop the struggle and live a valued life so they can manage the inevitable ups and downs of the human experience on their own.
I specialize in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), a mindfulness-based behavior therapy that focuses on helping clients live fulfilling and meaningful lives even with the struggles of everyday life. I offer a collaborative approach that helps to guide clients toward their goals through fostering insight and acceptance while also reducing avoidance behaviors. I believe that every person has a natural internal strength that I seek to foster through empowerment. My ultimate goal is to help clients drop the struggle and live a valued life so they can manage the inevitable ups and downs of the human experience on their own.
I work with adolescents, young adults, and adults, and offer a safe, affirming space for LGBTQIA+ clients and survivors of sexual or gender-based violence.
I specialize in working with individuals impacted by single-incident trauma as well as more subtle, repeated experiences that leave a lasting impact. I use a blend of EMDR and IFS to help clients process and shift underlying patterns. I also integrate expressive therapies, such as sand tray, when words feel hard to access.
I work with adolescents, young adults, and adults, and offer a safe, affirming space for LGBTQIA+ clients and survivors of sexual or gender-based violence.
I specialize in working with individuals impacted by single-incident trauma as well as more subtle, repeated experiences that leave a lasting impact. I use a blend of EMDR and IFS to help clients process and shift underlying patterns. I also integrate expressive therapies, such as sand tray, when words feel hard to access.
Are you depressed, tired, or unmotivated? Do you need someone that can help inspire you to declutter your in order for you to achieve your goals? Are you stuck in the cycle of bad relationships and making poor choices? Do you seek healing and motivational support as you are facing the challenges of life? I invite you to trust in my proven track record of helping countless individuals overcome adversity and discover inner strength while achieving spiritual growth.
Are you depressed, tired, or unmotivated? Do you need someone that can help inspire you to declutter your in order for you to achieve your goals? Are you stuck in the cycle of bad relationships and making poor choices? Do you seek healing and motivational support as you are facing the challenges of life? I invite you to trust in my proven track record of helping countless individuals overcome adversity and discover inner strength while achieving spiritual growth.
My aim is for you to find more peace in your life, build self trust, inner peace and a better connection with others. You'll be able to create new beliefs and move toward higher levels of growth, awareness, joy and improved relationships. I help individuals move through sadness, anxiety, trauma, and grief. As a holistic psychotherapist, I believe we all have an innate ability to heal and transform. One of my specialties is helping individuals heal from past traumatic events.
My aim is for you to find more peace in your life, build self trust, inner peace and a better connection with others. You'll be able to create new beliefs and move toward higher levels of growth, awareness, joy and improved relationships. I help individuals move through sadness, anxiety, trauma, and grief. As a holistic psychotherapist, I believe we all have an innate ability to heal and transform. One of my specialties is helping individuals heal from past traumatic events.
Sometimes, we feel sad, angry, frustrated, disappointed, hurt, or find ourselves repeating patterns, but we are not sure why. Whether it's relationship or work issues, life can throw us curveballs. I look forward to working with those who need guidance, regardless of whether you have been in therapy before or just trying it out; together, we can uncover new pathways to your well-being.
Sometimes, we feel sad, angry, frustrated, disappointed, hurt, or find ourselves repeating patterns, but we are not sure why. Whether it's relationship or work issues, life can throw us curveballs. I look forward to working with those who need guidance, regardless of whether you have been in therapy before or just trying it out; together, we can uncover new pathways to your well-being.
I’m glad you've come to my page. Starting therapy is a brave first step to creating and maintaining change in your life. I am honored to work with clients in the process of overcoming current challenges, recovering from the past, or healing from trauma. I aim to provide a warm and safe space for the work we will do together. As a Licensed Graduate Social Worker, I offer individual and family sessions in my office in Tenleytown, DC or via telehealth. I specialize in working with clients who face anxiety and depression.
I’m glad you've come to my page. Starting therapy is a brave first step to creating and maintaining change in your life. I am honored to work with clients in the process of overcoming current challenges, recovering from the past, or healing from trauma. I aim to provide a warm and safe space for the work we will do together. As a Licensed Graduate Social Worker, I offer individual and family sessions in my office in Tenleytown, DC or via telehealth. I specialize in working with clients who face anxiety and depression.
I provide psychotherapy to children/ teens experiencing anxiety (sleep, separation, social, excessive worry, panic, and phobias), depression and/or ADHD.
I further specialize in the 18-30s crowd. Unhealed wounds may resurface as you navigate romance, sexuality, school/career, family, identity (BIPOC/AAPI, adult child of immigrants, LGBTQIA+, faith). You feel stressed, anxious, depressed, not enough. You have problems w/ sleep, boundaries, body image, self-esteem, social comparison. Therapy can provide relief.
I provide psychotherapy to children/ teens experiencing anxiety (sleep, separation, social, excessive worry, panic, and phobias), depression and/or ADHD.
I further specialize in the 18-30s crowd. Unhealed wounds may resurface as you navigate romance, sexuality, school/career, family, identity (BIPOC/AAPI, adult child of immigrants, LGBTQIA+, faith). You feel stressed, anxious, depressed, not enough. You have problems w/ sleep, boundaries, body image, self-esteem, social comparison. Therapy can provide relief.
Are you, a family member, or a friend experiencing emotional difficulty? Are you anxious, depressed, feeling unfulfilled or lonely? If you answered yes to any of these questions I am here to support you! I utilize an array of therapeutic approaches to assist my clients in creating wellness. I specialize in systems and family dynamics. I have a strong love for community and cultural matters and I prioritize cultural awareness. I strive to support my clients in embracing their strengths, acknowledging their areas of growth, and creating a life desired.
Are you, a family member, or a friend experiencing emotional difficulty? Are you anxious, depressed, feeling unfulfilled or lonely? If you answered yes to any of these questions I am here to support you! I utilize an array of therapeutic approaches to assist my clients in creating wellness. I specialize in systems and family dynamics. I have a strong love for community and cultural matters and I prioritize cultural awareness. I strive to support my clients in embracing their strengths, acknowledging their areas of growth, and creating a life desired.
Over the past 8 years, I have worked with children, teens, and adult survivors of trauma in various roles, with a focus on sexual abuse and domestic violence.
Have overwhelming experiences left you feeling scared, flooded with emotions, or disconnected? Trauma, whether from abuse, violence, injustice, or a sense of powerlessness, can greatly impact how you see yourself and the world. You might experience anger, sadness, shame, fear, or numbness that feels confusing, isolating, and uncontrollable. If you're ready to start processing these experiences, find clarity, and move towards a life where you feel safe, understood, in control, and connected with yourself, I can help.
Over the past 8 years, I have worked with children, teens, and adult survivors of trauma in various roles, with a focus on sexual abuse and domestic violence.
Have overwhelming experiences left you feeling scared, flooded with emotions, or disconnected? Trauma, whether from abuse, violence, injustice, or a sense of powerlessness, can greatly impact how you see yourself and the world. You might experience anger, sadness, shame, fear, or numbness that feels confusing, isolating, and uncontrollable. If you're ready to start processing these experiences, find clarity, and move towards a life where you feel safe, understood, in control, and connected with yourself, I can help.
