Therapists for Teens and Adolescents in Washington, DC
Are you feeling anxious, depressed, or overwhelmed? Struggling with sleep, grief, relationship stress, or the impact of a traumatic experience? You’re not alone, and help is available. I provide individual psychotherapy for adults in a safe, compassionate, and collaborative environment.
I support clients navigating a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, life transitions, perinatal and postpartum challenges, and relationship issues. I also provide specialized trauma treatment, helping clients heal from PTSD, complex trauma, and related dissociative conditions.
Are you feeling anxious, depressed, or overwhelmed? Struggling with sleep, grief, relationship stress, or the impact of a traumatic experience? You’re not alone, and help is available. I provide individual psychotherapy for adults in a safe, compassionate, and collaborative environment.
I support clients navigating a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, life transitions, perinatal and postpartum challenges, and relationship issues. I also provide specialized trauma treatment, helping clients heal from PTSD, complex trauma, and related dissociative conditions.
Overcoming mental and emotional challenges can be difficult, but even more when you feel like you are dealing with them alone. It's not always easy finding someone who's willing to listen and understands from a culturally responsive lens, especially when discussing personal challenges that have been discouraged outside of the home. Stress can come from many different avenues of life (career, family, relationships, society, and culture, etc) and can bring about depressions, anxiety, anger, isolation, and low-self esteem. It's not easy learning healthy ways to cope, managing your symptoms, and even recognizing that there's a problem.
Overcoming mental and emotional challenges can be difficult, but even more when you feel like you are dealing with them alone. It's not always easy finding someone who's willing to listen and understands from a culturally responsive lens, especially when discussing personal challenges that have been discouraged outside of the home. Stress can come from many different avenues of life (career, family, relationships, society, and culture, etc) and can bring about depressions, anxiety, anger, isolation, and low-self esteem. It's not easy learning healthy ways to cope, managing your symptoms, and even recognizing that there's a problem.
I enjoy working with pre- teens, adolescents and adults as I provide individual, family and couple’s therapy.
I sincerely believe one of the most courageous things you can do is to begin the work to understand your own story. Beginning the journey of therapy can be a daunting process but incredibly fulfilling and life changing; it can allow you to discover parts of yourself that you may not have known existed. I applaud you for making this courageous decision! In a safe and accepting space, I empower people to help themselves by using the expertise of their own life, guided by my formal training and clinical insights.
I enjoy working with pre- teens, adolescents and adults as I provide individual, family and couple’s therapy.
I sincerely believe one of the most courageous things you can do is to begin the work to understand your own story. Beginning the journey of therapy can be a daunting process but incredibly fulfilling and life changing; it can allow you to discover parts of yourself that you may not have known existed. I applaud you for making this courageous decision! In a safe and accepting space, I empower people to help themselves by using the expertise of their own life, guided by my formal training and clinical insights.
With over 15 years working with adults, couples, teens, and families I understand the value of providing support and resources to all my clients for their individual needs.
I strive to create a space where you feel safe, supported, and comfortable sharing openly—knowing you will be genuinely heard and understood without judgment. Together, we focus on what matters most to you, clarifying your goals and thoughtfully exploring practical, meaningful ways to support your growth and move you forward. I aim to meet you where you are, tailoring our work to your unique experiences, strengths, and challenges. As a practitioner, I bring extensive experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and across a wide range of concerns, and I am committed to providing thoughtful, collaborative care.
With over 15 years working with adults, couples, teens, and families I understand the value of providing support and resources to all my clients for their individual needs.
I strive to create a space where you feel safe, supported, and comfortable sharing openly—knowing you will be genuinely heard and understood without judgment. Together, we focus on what matters most to you, clarifying your goals and thoughtfully exploring practical, meaningful ways to support your growth and move you forward. I aim to meet you where you are, tailoring our work to your unique experiences, strengths, and challenges. As a practitioner, I bring extensive experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and across a wide range of concerns, and I am committed to providing thoughtful, collaborative care.
So many of us are carrying stress, burnout, grief, trauma, broken relationships, or simply the feeling of being stuck — and you don’t have to navigate that alone.
I offer a calm, safe space where you can talk openly about what’s weighing on your mind and heart. My goal is to help you find real peace, joy, and a renewed sense of purpose during this season of your life.
So many of us are carrying stress, burnout, grief, trauma, broken relationships, or simply the feeling of being stuck — and you don’t have to navigate that alone.
I offer a calm, safe space where you can talk openly about what’s weighing on your mind and heart. My goal is to help you find real peace, joy, and a renewed sense of purpose during this season of your life.
I strive to provide a collaborative and supportive working space for individual clients or couples with a range of presenting concerns. My clients tell me that they appreciate my warmth and practicality, as well as my willingness to provide an individualized treatment plan tailored to their specific needs. I believe that most clients' struggles-be they with depression, anxiety, attentional difficulties, or relationship issues-are born of and maintained by a range of factors. These factors may include past experiences, family history, biology, or unhelpful patterns of thinking.
I strive to provide a collaborative and supportive working space for individual clients or couples with a range of presenting concerns. My clients tell me that they appreciate my warmth and practicality, as well as my willingness to provide an individualized treatment plan tailored to their specific needs. I believe that most clients' struggles-be they with depression, anxiety, attentional difficulties, or relationship issues-are born of and maintained by a range of factors. These factors may include past experiences, family history, biology, or unhelpful patterns of thinking.
There are few things more painful than feeling isolated and alone. Many people enter therapy because they are feeling alone, disconnected and their relationships are suffering. I see therapy as a place where you can feel truly heard, seen, and understood and it is in this safe place that you can begin to make more satisfying and effective life decisions. I work with people to help them understand the unconscious role they may be playing in life decisions and to develop a life of confidence and joy. I work with adults, couples, and families around issues of depression, anxiety, relationship problems, and addictions.
There are few things more painful than feeling isolated and alone. Many people enter therapy because they are feeling alone, disconnected and their relationships are suffering. I see therapy as a place where you can feel truly heard, seen, and understood and it is in this safe place that you can begin to make more satisfying and effective life decisions. I work with people to help them understand the unconscious role they may be playing in life decisions and to develop a life of confidence and joy. I work with adults, couples, and families around issues of depression, anxiety, relationship problems, and addictions.
At The Bee Network, we get it. As Black therapists serving our BIPOC community, we know that finding a therapist who truly understands your experiences isn't just important, it's essential. We've built something different here. A place where you don't have to explain the weight of cultural expectations, where your experiences with trauma, relationships, anxiety, and grief are understood through the lens of your lived reality. Our team specializes in helping you navigate life's complexities, whether that's healing from past wounds, strengthening relationships, or managing anxiety and depression.
At The Bee Network, we get it. As Black therapists serving our BIPOC community, we know that finding a therapist who truly understands your experiences isn't just important, it's essential. We've built something different here. A place where you don't have to explain the weight of cultural expectations, where your experiences with trauma, relationships, anxiety, and grief are understood through the lens of your lived reality. Our team specializes in helping you navigate life's complexities, whether that's healing from past wounds, strengthening relationships, or managing anxiety and depression.
Have you ever wondered “What’s really going on?”
Whether you’re noticing challenges with attention, emotional regulation, learning, or social development, getting clear answers can feel overwhelming. You may have been told different things, tried different supports, or felt unsure about what your child—or you—actually need.
I specialize in comprehensive psychological evaluations for children and adults, that provide clarity, direction, and a deeper understanding of how you or your child thinks, learns, and experiences the world.
Each evaluation is designed to go beyond a diagnosis and give you meaningful, actionable insights.
Have you ever wondered “What’s really going on?”
Whether you’re noticing challenges with attention, emotional regulation, learning, or social development, getting clear answers can feel overwhelming. You may have been told different things, tried different supports, or felt unsure about what your child—or you—actually need.
I specialize in comprehensive psychological evaluations for children and adults, that provide clarity, direction, and a deeper understanding of how you or your child thinks, learns, and experiences the world.
Each evaluation is designed to go beyond a diagnosis and give you meaningful, actionable insights.
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.
Healing is sparked by the bravery you already have, and it is my privilege to help you harness it. Living with unresolved trauma creates barriers that impact your daily life. I know how overwhelming it can be to take the first step towards rebuilding, so I will support your journey by centering authenticity and curiosity in our therapeutic space. Together, we will connect your trauma and its influence on your decision-making, behaviors, sense of self, and relationships. Since healing is non-linear, specific to your story, and empowered by your vision for the future, you will lead and determine the direction of our process.
Healing is sparked by the bravery you already have, and it is my privilege to help you harness it. Living with unresolved trauma creates barriers that impact your daily life. I know how overwhelming it can be to take the first step towards rebuilding, so I will support your journey by centering authenticity and curiosity in our therapeutic space. Together, we will connect your trauma and its influence on your decision-making, behaviors, sense of self, and relationships. Since healing is non-linear, specific to your story, and empowered by your vision for the future, you will lead and determine the direction of our process.
I believe that building rapport and trust in the therapeutic relationship is paramount to the success of the work. My approach in working with individuals is person-centered. While I do utilize an eclectic blend of evidence-based techniques to address particular situations, I find that a conversational approach that allows my clients to lead the session is most effective in addressing immediate and long- term needs and goals. My ultimate aim is to help my clients build awareness and insight into their behaviors and to provide consistent support along the way as they develop a variety of skill sets to address life's many challenges.
I believe that building rapport and trust in the therapeutic relationship is paramount to the success of the work. My approach in working with individuals is person-centered. While I do utilize an eclectic blend of evidence-based techniques to address particular situations, I find that a conversational approach that allows my clients to lead the session is most effective in addressing immediate and long- term needs and goals. My ultimate aim is to help my clients build awareness and insight into their behaviors and to provide consistent support along the way as they develop a variety of skill sets to address life's many challenges.
Aisha Marie Martin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C, MSW
2 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20008
I believe everyone has the ability to learn new ways to cope and view their personal situation differently. Therapy is a place where you can access your most authentic self and allow the therapeutic process to guide healing. Through creating a safe, comfortable and trusting environment clients will be able to share honestly and receive genuine feedback. My approach is supportive and client centered. You are the expert of your past and together we will explore patterns of thoughts, feelings and behaviors to establish improved ways of being and building relationships with others to help shape your future.
I believe everyone has the ability to learn new ways to cope and view their personal situation differently. Therapy is a place where you can access your most authentic self and allow the therapeutic process to guide healing. Through creating a safe, comfortable and trusting environment clients will be able to share honestly and receive genuine feedback. My approach is supportive and client centered. You are the expert of your past and together we will explore patterns of thoughts, feelings and behaviors to establish improved ways of being and building relationships with others to help shape your future.
Maybe you are unsure if you will ever be able to let go of the past or move forward from the people and events that have hurt you. You also may have realized that things from your past continue to affect you in the present, but are unsure how to address this. Healing from trauma can be a difficult journey, but you don’t have to do it alone. I believe you already have everything you need inside you to heal, and I will work with you to help you (re)discover that power. Working with me means that you will learn ways to tackle your triggers, break harmful patterns, and let go of what is holding you back.
Maybe you are unsure if you will ever be able to let go of the past or move forward from the people and events that have hurt you. You also may have realized that things from your past continue to affect you in the present, but are unsure how to address this. Healing from trauma can be a difficult journey, but you don’t have to do it alone. I believe you already have everything you need inside you to heal, and I will work with you to help you (re)discover that power. Working with me means that you will learn ways to tackle your triggers, break harmful patterns, and let go of what is holding you back.
I work with adolescents, adults, and couples, with specialized experience supporting LGBTQ+ clients, people facing discrimination, employees navigating workplace challenges, and military members and veterans.
Whether you’re facing a specific challenge or just want to better understand yourself, I’m here to help. I have a special interest in supporting clients through life transitions and anxiety—whether it’s starting school, changing careers, parenting, shifting relationships, or coping with unexpected challenges like job loss or health issues. I adapt my approach to each client, using mindfulness, values exploration, and cognitive strategies to help address unhelpful thoughts.
I work with adolescents, adults, and couples, with specialized experience supporting LGBTQ+ clients, people facing discrimination, employees navigating workplace challenges, and military members and veterans.
Whether you’re facing a specific challenge or just want to better understand yourself, I’m here to help. I have a special interest in supporting clients through life transitions and anxiety—whether it’s starting school, changing careers, parenting, shifting relationships, or coping with unexpected challenges like job loss or health issues. I adapt my approach to each client, using mindfulness, values exploration, and cognitive strategies to help address unhelpful thoughts.
My mantra with my clients is "If it's mentionable, it's manageable" because only when we can acknowledge our pain and discomfort can we move to a space of healing. My role in the helping relationship is to create a safe therapeutic space to help my clients cope with life stressors while acknowledging and processing how past experiences, current thoughts, and behaviors impact their ability to thrive. I use a socio-ecological approach to care to foster healing and connectedness. I believe in your ability to be the change agent in your own life. I graciously join you on the journey while respecting that the journey is all yours!
My mantra with my clients is "If it's mentionable, it's manageable" because only when we can acknowledge our pain and discomfort can we move to a space of healing. My role in the helping relationship is to create a safe therapeutic space to help my clients cope with life stressors while acknowledging and processing how past experiences, current thoughts, and behaviors impact their ability to thrive. I use a socio-ecological approach to care to foster healing and connectedness. I believe in your ability to be the change agent in your own life. I graciously join you on the journey while respecting that the journey is all yours!
I provide individual therapy for adults, children, and adolescents.
I look forward to working with you, or your children, in overcoming current obstacles and life challenges. In my experience in working with adults, children, and families, they have all the strengths and resources they need within themselves, and can reach their full potential within a safe, empathic therapeutic relationship.
I provide individual therapy for adults, children, and adolescents.
I look forward to working with you, or your children, in overcoming current obstacles and life challenges. In my experience in working with adults, children, and families, they have all the strengths and resources they need within themselves, and can reach their full potential within a safe, empathic therapeutic relationship.
I work with a wide range of clients from a variety of cultural backgrounds in person and remotely. Clients learn to reduce stress and work with their feelings in ways that lead to personal growth and development. Mindfulness, deep breathing body awareness and Jungian dream work are used to reduce anxiety, depression, excessive self-criticism, perfectionism, detachment and emotional flooding. These problematic feelings can lead to growth, greater empathy for self and others as well as greater kindness towards others in their life when worked with creatively in psychotherapy. A more positive and secure sense of self will develop.
I work with a wide range of clients from a variety of cultural backgrounds in person and remotely. Clients learn to reduce stress and work with their feelings in ways that lead to personal growth and development. Mindfulness, deep breathing body awareness and Jungian dream work are used to reduce anxiety, depression, excessive self-criticism, perfectionism, detachment and emotional flooding. These problematic feelings can lead to growth, greater empathy for self and others as well as greater kindness towards others in their life when worked with creatively in psychotherapy. A more positive and secure sense of self will develop.
I provide client-centered therapy for all ages and stages, Children, Adolescents, and Adults offering individual and couples counseling on a wide range of topics: Parenting Depression & Suicidal Feelings Divorce Domestic Violence & Abuse Loss Grief Anxiety Disorders Self-Esteem Relationship Conflict Personality & Thing Disorders.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 20 years of experience in guiding others to broaden their perspectives. After over 30 years in the Public Schools I retired to focus full time on my Practice "Love First", emphasizing love as life's core value. My mission is to help individuals cultivate self-love, retrain their minds, and navigate life's challenges positively.
I provide client-centered therapy for all ages and stages, Children, Adolescents, and Adults offering individual and couples counseling on a wide range of topics: Parenting Depression & Suicidal Feelings Divorce Domestic Violence & Abuse Loss Grief Anxiety Disorders Self-Esteem Relationship Conflict Personality & Thing Disorders.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 20 years of experience in guiding others to broaden their perspectives. After over 30 years in the Public Schools I retired to focus full time on my Practice "Love First", emphasizing love as life's core value. My mission is to help individuals cultivate self-love, retrain their minds, and navigate life's challenges positively.
I have extensive experience working with teens, families and couples.
I provide a safe non-judgmental environment to address thoughts and feelings that may lead to negative consequences, by incorporating highly individualized strength based measures to manage stress, anxiety, depression and other mental health issues.
I have extensive experience working with teens, families and couples.
I provide a safe non-judgmental environment to address thoughts and feelings that may lead to negative consequences, by incorporating highly individualized strength based measures to manage stress, anxiety, depression and other mental health issues.
