Therapists for Teens and Adolescents in Washington, DC
The Meltzer Center–located at GWU near Foggy Bottom–GWU Metro–provides low-fee therapy and assessments to children, teens, and adults in the Washington, DC area.
In addition to comprehensive evaluation services, we provide evidence-based therapy services to support children and teens (e.g., emotional regulation, coping skills, trauma recovery, school/home behavior, anxiety, depression, family relationships) and adults (e.g., stress and life transitions, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship concerns).
The Meltzer Center–located at GWU near Foggy Bottom–GWU Metro–provides low-fee therapy and assessments to children, teens, and adults in the Washington, DC area.
In addition to comprehensive evaluation services, we provide evidence-based therapy services to support children and teens (e.g., emotional regulation, coping skills, trauma recovery, school/home behavior, anxiety, depression, family relationships) and adults (e.g., stress and life transitions, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship concerns).
Results-oriented, compassionate and "Relentless work ethic" are words patients have described me. I take a "whatever it takes empathic attitude" serving patients suffering from depression, psychosis, eating disorders, substance abuse disorders, and family dysfunction. I spent my most of my career practicing in DC's Ward 7 and Ward 8 servicing DC's most vulnerable lower income populations. I have experience with The Department of Behavior Health as a crisis supervisor, ACT clinical supervisor and a Child/Adult psychotherapist.
Results-oriented, compassionate and "Relentless work ethic" are words patients have described me. I take a "whatever it takes empathic attitude" serving patients suffering from depression, psychosis, eating disorders, substance abuse disorders, and family dysfunction. I spent my most of my career practicing in DC's Ward 7 and Ward 8 servicing DC's most vulnerable lower income populations. I have experience with The Department of Behavior Health as a crisis supervisor, ACT clinical supervisor and a Child/Adult psychotherapist.
Before entering the clinical field, Kimberly worked as a classroom teacher, which helped shape her understanding of child and adolescent development, as well as the broader systemic and familial challenges that impact mental health.
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.
Before entering the clinical field, Kimberly worked as a classroom teacher, which helped shape her understanding of child and adolescent development, as well as the broader systemic and familial challenges that impact mental health.
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.
I have experience working with adults, college, graduate and law students, adolescents, couples and families.
Everyone has the potential to change, grow and heal. I believe that psychotherapy can be a powerful tool toward those ends. Effective therapy requires an accepting and authentic therapist-client relationship, and I strive to create an environment filled with warmth, trust and understanding.
I will encourage you to deepen your understanding of your experiences and emotional life. As most people enter therapy during a time of heightened discomfort, I also strive to quickly identify areas of concern, develop an approach that feels comfortable, and help you find greater fulfillment in your life.
I have experience working with adults, college, graduate and law students, adolescents, couples and families.
Everyone has the potential to change, grow and heal. I believe that psychotherapy can be a powerful tool toward those ends. Effective therapy requires an accepting and authentic therapist-client relationship, and I strive to create an environment filled with warmth, trust and understanding.
I will encourage you to deepen your understanding of your experiences and emotional life. As most people enter therapy during a time of heightened discomfort, I also strive to quickly identify areas of concern, develop an approach that feels comfortable, and help you find greater fulfillment in your life.
I see adults and adolescents.
Whatever your reason for seeking therapy is—whether it is an addiction, depression, anxiety, body image issues, gender identity—I work to collaboratively to help you get to the root of it to help increase insight about patterns that are playing out in your life. I have been trained in a variety of healing modalities and I take an eclectic approach in my work. I have extensive post-graduate training in psychodynamic theory and process. Additionally, I use cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy principles to guide my interventions.
I see adults and adolescents.
Whatever your reason for seeking therapy is—whether it is an addiction, depression, anxiety, body image issues, gender identity—I work to collaboratively to help you get to the root of it to help increase insight about patterns that are playing out in your life. I have been trained in a variety of healing modalities and I take an eclectic approach in my work. I have extensive post-graduate training in psychodynamic theory and process. Additionally, I use cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy principles to guide my interventions.
Are you struggling with relationships, feelings of rejection, or healing from past trauma? Do you find yourself stuck on intrusive thoughts or having a hard time breaking habits? Have you ever felt that you are “too much” or "not enough"? Even if these symptoms have persisted for years… even if you’ve tried therapy before and it wasn’t as helpful as you’d like, hope is not lost. With a background in outpatient and inpatient work, I am well suited to address the types of issues that range in severity.
Are you struggling with relationships, feelings of rejection, or healing from past trauma? Do you find yourself stuck on intrusive thoughts or having a hard time breaking habits? Have you ever felt that you are “too much” or "not enough"? Even if these symptoms have persisted for years… even if you’ve tried therapy before and it wasn’t as helpful as you’d like, hope is not lost. With a background in outpatient and inpatient work, I am well suited to address the types of issues that range in severity.
I support teens and adults working through burnout, stress, identity strain, and life transitions.
You’re thoughtful and capable, yet lately the pressure feels heavier than it should. Maybe you’re anxious, overwhelmed, or caught in self-criticism that doesn’t give you any room to breathe. Many of my clients function well on the surface but feel stressed, lonely, or disconnected inside. And if you’ve grown up between cultures or feel pulled by competing expectations at home, balancing those worlds can intensify the strain. I help people explore these layers at their own pace, creating space for clarity, relief, and a steadier, more grounded sense of self to grow.
I support teens and adults working through burnout, stress, identity strain, and life transitions.
You’re thoughtful and capable, yet lately the pressure feels heavier than it should. Maybe you’re anxious, overwhelmed, or caught in self-criticism that doesn’t give you any room to breathe. Many of my clients function well on the surface but feel stressed, lonely, or disconnected inside. And if you’ve grown up between cultures or feel pulled by competing expectations at home, balancing those worlds can intensify the strain. I help people explore these layers at their own pace, creating space for clarity, relief, and a steadier, more grounded sense of self to grow.
I am passionate about helping youth, adults, couples, and families address their presenting issues.
I completed my Master's in Counseling from Norfolk State University. With my experience, I am equipped to help individuals with a wide range of issues. I provide a person-centered approach to assist people in addressing their unique challenges.
I am passionate about helping youth, adults, couples, and families address their presenting issues.
I completed my Master's in Counseling from Norfolk State University. With my experience, I am equipped to help individuals with a wide range of issues. I provide a person-centered approach to assist people in addressing their unique challenges.
Located in Union Market, Washington, DC, I specialize in gender and queer topics. The clients I enjoy working with the most are artists, activists, leftists, change-makers, and norm-breakers. They are transgender, queer, bisexual, non-monogamous, formerly religious, and often have untraditional family structures, including chosen family and deconstructed gender roles. I know that therapeutic work does not happen in a vacuum, and it is imperative that we acknowledge our political, structural, and personal contexts. Our sessions can be a place of immense joy, immeasurable rage, and revolutionary change.
Located in Union Market, Washington, DC, I specialize in gender and queer topics. The clients I enjoy working with the most are artists, activists, leftists, change-makers, and norm-breakers. They are transgender, queer, bisexual, non-monogamous, formerly religious, and often have untraditional family structures, including chosen family and deconstructed gender roles. I know that therapeutic work does not happen in a vacuum, and it is imperative that we acknowledge our political, structural, and personal contexts. Our sessions can be a place of immense joy, immeasurable rage, and revolutionary change.
EMDR Trauma Therapy Margot Lamson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
3 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20036
I work with teens and adults who struggle with trauma and anxiety related to their relationships or family.
You’ve tried doing “the work” already. Therapy, self-help books, late-night Google rabbit holes... but something still feels stuck. Like no matter how hard you try, the same patterns keep repeating. Maybe it’s perfectionism that leads to procrastination, caregiving others that leaves you burnt out, or overthinking that robs you of time and rest. You’ve done therapy before, maybe even read all the self-help books. But the standard 50 minute session just hasn’t gotten to the root. You might be someone who’s deeply thoughtful, creative, or neurodivergent - someone who grew up feeling misunderstood or like your needs were too much.
I work with teens and adults who struggle with trauma and anxiety related to their relationships or family.
You’ve tried doing “the work” already. Therapy, self-help books, late-night Google rabbit holes... but something still feels stuck. Like no matter how hard you try, the same patterns keep repeating. Maybe it’s perfectionism that leads to procrastination, caregiving others that leaves you burnt out, or overthinking that robs you of time and rest. You’ve done therapy before, maybe even read all the self-help books. But the standard 50 minute session just hasn’t gotten to the root. You might be someone who’s deeply thoughtful, creative, or neurodivergent - someone who grew up feeling misunderstood or like your needs were too much.
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.
Hi! I'm a psychologist who has lived in the Washington DC area for nearly thirty years. I know that life in this region can be stressful, with traffic, high-pressure jobs, and interpersonal demands. I help people find ways to cope with these pressures and life's many challenges, including relationship concerns, self-esteem issues, self-defeating behaviors, emotional reactivity, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and life transitions. I believe that a therapeutic relationship offering confidentiality, safety, curiosity, and a little humor, provides the most fertile soil for self exploration, healing, and growth.
Hi! I'm a psychologist who has lived in the Washington DC area for nearly thirty years. I know that life in this region can be stressful, with traffic, high-pressure jobs, and interpersonal demands. I help people find ways to cope with these pressures and life's many challenges, including relationship concerns, self-esteem issues, self-defeating behaviors, emotional reactivity, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and life transitions. I believe that a therapeutic relationship offering confidentiality, safety, curiosity, and a little humor, provides the most fertile soil for self exploration, healing, and growth.
The scope of my practice includes couples communication coaching, parenting support, couples counseling, adolescent mentoring, women’s health, and expert collaboration with educational institutions.
My approach is very practical and direct. I focus on helping you gain greater clarity as I support you in making meaningful changes in your relationships, parenting, and professional pursuits. Success will be defined by you feeling that you have found a more authentic path toward contentment in your daily life.
The scope of my practice includes couples communication coaching, parenting support, couples counseling, adolescent mentoring, women’s health, and expert collaboration with educational institutions.
My approach is very practical and direct. I focus on helping you gain greater clarity as I support you in making meaningful changes in your relationships, parenting, and professional pursuits. Success will be defined by you feeling that you have found a more authentic path toward contentment in your daily life.
Therapist and Harvard-trained wellness coach for women, children, and professionals navigating the stressful and high-pressure lifestyle of our nation’s capital. Many of my clients feel as though stress and anxiety are consuming them, leaving little room to truly live. My practice provides a tailored blend of integrative therapy to help you release stress and anxiety. Whether you are a professional breaking a cycle of exhaustion or a parent seeking stability for your child, we work together to get you "unstuck" and living a life you actually enjoy.
Therapist and Harvard-trained wellness coach for women, children, and professionals navigating the stressful and high-pressure lifestyle of our nation’s capital. Many of my clients feel as though stress and anxiety are consuming them, leaving little room to truly live. My practice provides a tailored blend of integrative therapy to help you release stress and anxiety. Whether you are a professional breaking a cycle of exhaustion or a parent seeking stability for your child, we work together to get you "unstuck" and living a life you actually enjoy.
The Capitol Hill Center for Individual and Family
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Washington, DC 20003
Why do we cling to dysfunctional relationship patterns or engage in self-defeating behaviors, perpetuating these ways of living despite the suffering involved? The work we do addresses these concerns in the lives of adults, adolescents, and children.
Why do we cling to dysfunctional relationship patterns or engage in self-defeating behaviors, perpetuating these ways of living despite the suffering involved? The work we do addresses these concerns in the lives of adults, adolescents, and children.
** ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS (TELEHEALTH AND IN-PERSON) We work with AGES 4-99 (CHILDREN AND ADULTS) with anxiety disorders (e.g., Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, Separation Anxiety Disorder, Specific Phobia, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder), School Refusal, "Failure to Launch" syndrome, Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders (e.g., Skin Picking, Trichotillomania), and depression. We work with those exhibiting behavioral problems (e.g., ADHD, toileting issues). Our ideal client is interested in a collaborative friendly relationship, where we work hard towards achieving therapy goals.
** ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS (TELEHEALTH AND IN-PERSON) We work with AGES 4-99 (CHILDREN AND ADULTS) with anxiety disorders (e.g., Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, Separation Anxiety Disorder, Specific Phobia, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder), School Refusal, "Failure to Launch" syndrome, Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders (e.g., Skin Picking, Trichotillomania), and depression. We work with those exhibiting behavioral problems (e.g., ADHD, toileting issues). Our ideal client is interested in a collaborative friendly relationship, where we work hard towards achieving therapy goals.
Do you feel stuck in cycles of anxiety, weighed down by depression, or held back by past experiences? I help people find relief from overwhelming emotions and regain balance and confidence. Through EMDR, I support clients heal from trauma, anxiety, and self-limiting beliefs. I also draw from CBT, DBT, ACT, and mindfulness to provide practical, day-to-day tools. Clients describe me as warm, direct, and down-to-earth—with a sense of humor and a strong memory for the details that matter.
Do you feel stuck in cycles of anxiety, weighed down by depression, or held back by past experiences? I help people find relief from overwhelming emotions and regain balance and confidence. Through EMDR, I support clients heal from trauma, anxiety, and self-limiting beliefs. I also draw from CBT, DBT, ACT, and mindfulness to provide practical, day-to-day tools. Clients describe me as warm, direct, and down-to-earth—with a sense of humor and a strong memory for the details that matter.
Erica Berger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, LCSW-C
Washington, DC 20036
Waitlist for new clients
I am a clinical social worker, practicing since 1993, and have accumulated a breadth of professional experience working with children, adolescents, and adults through various stages of life.
My specialties include anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, panic, depression, stress management, parenting, adjustment to illness, bereavement, self-esteem, family communication and life transitions. I use a combination of therapeutic approaches, primarily relying on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic theory and family systems theory.
I am a clinical social worker, practicing since 1993, and have accumulated a breadth of professional experience working with children, adolescents, and adults through various stages of life.
My specialties include anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, panic, depression, stress management, parenting, adjustment to illness, bereavement, self-esteem, family communication and life transitions. I use a combination of therapeutic approaches, primarily relying on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic theory and family systems theory.
My practice is guided by your needs and goals. Through an integrative approach, I will help you identify your strengths, goals, and the barriers that have been keeping you from improving your life. By understanding how your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors interrelate, you will be better equipped to make effective changes. I will help you acquire and incorporate skills that will allow you to improve your overall wellness, relationship with others, and most importantly, your relationship with yourself.
My practice is guided by your needs and goals. Through an integrative approach, I will help you identify your strengths, goals, and the barriers that have been keeping you from improving your life. By understanding how your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors interrelate, you will be better equipped to make effective changes. I will help you acquire and incorporate skills that will allow you to improve your overall wellness, relationship with others, and most importantly, your relationship with yourself.
I personally believe that as humans we have the innate capacity to heal, and an intrinsic ability for growth. My goal is to assist in providing compassionate and empathic support that will empower you to uncover your true potential. Searching for support is a brave step.
I personally believe that as humans we have the innate capacity to heal, and an intrinsic ability for growth. My goal is to assist in providing compassionate and empathic support that will empower you to uncover your true potential. Searching for support is a brave step.
