Therapists for Teens and Adolescents in Washington, DC
Aspire Community Wellness Consortium LLC
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MPA, CACII
1 Endorsed
Online Only
The ideal client is someone who’s tired of merely surviving and is ready to reclaim their life. They may be:
Struggling with substance use (alcohol, opioids, marijuana, cocaine, or polysubstance use) and the emotional weight that comes with it.
Living with unresolved trauma, anxiety, depression, or feeling emotionally stuck.
Experiencing instability — housing challenges, strained relationships, financial stress, or legal issues.
Feeling disconnected from their purpose, unsure of how to rebuild or where to start.
The ideal client is someone who’s tired of merely surviving and is ready to reclaim their life. They may be:
Struggling with substance use (alcohol, opioids, marijuana, cocaine, or polysubstance use) and the emotional weight that comes with it.
Living with unresolved trauma, anxiety, depression, or feeling emotionally stuck.
Experiencing instability — housing challenges, strained relationships, financial stress, or legal issues.
Feeling disconnected from their purpose, unsure of how to rebuild or where to start.
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 approach is solution focused, culturally sensitive, and compassionate. Together, we will work on centering on the present moment, explore lessons from the past, and regain a sense of control and confidence at your own pace. I focus on thinking patterns, emotional balance, behavioral change, and skill development. I use coaching, and problem solving techniques. I also work with a health & prevention oriented approach. I am knowledgeable about brain behavior relationships and focus on wellbeing as a whole. Licensed in the State of Florida
My approach is solution focused, culturally sensitive, and compassionate. Together, we will work on centering on the present moment, explore lessons from the past, and regain a sense of control and confidence at your own pace. I focus on thinking patterns, emotional balance, behavioral change, and skill development. I use coaching, and problem solving techniques. I also work with a health & prevention oriented approach. I am knowledgeable about brain behavior relationships and focus on wellbeing as a whole. Licensed in the State of Florida
Sometimes life throws you a curve ball and you don't know how to react. Perhaps you are feeling sad or anxious. You realize that you need to make changes but you're struggling on your own. I can help you discover new ways of thinking and acting to change your life. You can learn to make better decisions for your life. We will work together to get you back on track. My approach is supportive and practical, caring and challenging. Your success is my success.
Sometimes life throws you a curve ball and you don't know how to react. Perhaps you are feeling sad or anxious. You realize that you need to make changes but you're struggling on your own. I can help you discover new ways of thinking and acting to change your life. You can learn to make better decisions for your life. We will work together to get you back on track. My approach is supportive and practical, caring and challenging. Your success is my success.
I believe that people can transform their thoughts, feelings, lives and relationships when provided with the right support. Newfound strength, resilience and growth often emerge from places where deep hurt and pain once existed. My therapeutic style incorporates compassion, kindness, hope, humor and spirituality. I strive to create a welcoming and safe environment which may reduce fear and make sharing easier. Seeking help is a sign of strength and courage that I acknowledge and celebrate. Therapy involves honesty, self-discovery, empowerment and accountability. It can help shift your perspective and supply relief and freedom.
I believe that people can transform their thoughts, feelings, lives and relationships when provided with the right support. Newfound strength, resilience and growth often emerge from places where deep hurt and pain once existed. My therapeutic style incorporates compassion, kindness, hope, humor and spirituality. I strive to create a welcoming and safe environment which may reduce fear and make sharing easier. Seeking help is a sign of strength and courage that I acknowledge and celebrate. Therapy involves honesty, self-discovery, empowerment and accountability. It can help shift your perspective and supply relief and freedom.
Life has a way of showing us that what used to work suddenly does not anymore. Maybe you are navigating a major change, or you have realized that the beliefs and patterns you have carried for years no longer fit. You might feel exhausted from trying to hold everything together, unsure of your direction, or aware that the ways you have been coping are now getting in the way.
Life has a way of showing us that what used to work suddenly does not anymore. Maybe you are navigating a major change, or you have realized that the beliefs and patterns you have carried for years no longer fit. You might feel exhausted from trying to hold everything together, unsure of your direction, or aware that the ways you have been coping are now getting in the way.
Have you been struggling to feel good, feel good about yourself, your body and your relationships with food and people? Are destructive patterns and behaviors getting in the way? Are you feeling overwhelmed going through a major life transition such as a move, graduating college, loss of a loved one, divorce, new parenting role or any new role? I can support and guide you in navigating these challenges. You don't have to do it alone.
Have you been struggling to feel good, feel good about yourself, your body and your relationships with food and people? Are destructive patterns and behaviors getting in the way? Are you feeling overwhelmed going through a major life transition such as a move, graduating college, loss of a loved one, divorce, new parenting role or any new role? I can support and guide you in navigating these challenges. You don't have to do it alone.
Welcome! By visiting my page, you're already one step closer to building a life that you love. I work best with clients (mostly in the early to middle adulthood age range) who feel anxious, depressed, inferior, out-of-balance, insecure, defensive, weak, traumatized, overwhelmed, defeated and/or maladjusted; as well as those who simply just want to develop insight into their own psychological world. I will help you to identify and process root wounds and sources of suffering in order to help you not only heal and bounce back, but to actually bounce forward, in your life. Expect to move towards healing, balance, and optimal wellness.
Welcome! By visiting my page, you're already one step closer to building a life that you love. I work best with clients (mostly in the early to middle adulthood age range) who feel anxious, depressed, inferior, out-of-balance, insecure, defensive, weak, traumatized, overwhelmed, defeated and/or maladjusted; as well as those who simply just want to develop insight into their own psychological world. I will help you to identify and process root wounds and sources of suffering in order to help you not only heal and bounce back, but to actually bounce forward, in your life. Expect to move towards healing, balance, and optimal wellness.
Your Neighborhood Clinic is a not for profit organization that works with individuals, families, and adolescents (13 years and older).
Dr. Shareefah enjoys working with individuals who need help creating the life they want to live. She is warm, personable, and professional. Dr. Shareefah provides therapy and assessment. She works with international clients who may need evaluations for immigration or political asylum. She conducts expert witness and forensic evaluations for attorneys.
Your Neighborhood Clinic is a not for profit organization that works with individuals, families, and adolescents (13 years and older).
Dr. Shareefah enjoys working with individuals who need help creating the life they want to live. She is warm, personable, and professional. Dr. Shareefah provides therapy and assessment. She works with international clients who may need evaluations for immigration or political asylum. She conducts expert witness and forensic evaluations for attorneys.
I specialize in treating teens and adults with anxiety, perfectionism, athlete issues, ADHD, and body image concerns.
While I am trained in various modalities (e.g., CBT, DBT, psychodynamic), I primarily practice from an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) framework. As a former competitive athlete, I also have special interest in working with current and former athletes, as well as other highly driven individuals (e.g., those in leadership roles, higher education).
I specialize in treating teens and adults with anxiety, perfectionism, athlete issues, ADHD, and body image concerns.
While I am trained in various modalities (e.g., CBT, DBT, psychodynamic), I primarily practice from an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) framework. As a former competitive athlete, I also have special interest in working with current and former athletes, as well as other highly driven individuals (e.g., those in leadership roles, higher education).
Miranda Nance, PhD, LICSW with over 20 years of experience working with adolescents and adults across the life-span on issues related to anxiety, depression, grief/bereavement, substance recovery, race-based trauma, gender affirming care and relationship difficulties.
I utilize various evidenced-based tools including a combination of Solution-Focused, Supportive Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Person-Centered Approach.
Miranda Nance, PhD, LICSW with over 20 years of experience working with adolescents and adults across the life-span on issues related to anxiety, depression, grief/bereavement, substance recovery, race-based trauma, gender affirming care and relationship difficulties.
I utilize various evidenced-based tools including a combination of Solution-Focused, Supportive Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Person-Centered Approach.
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I work with clients who are motivated to seek change and/or those facing major life problems/transitions, psychological difficulties or interpersonal conflicts.
I work with clients who are motivated to seek change and/or those facing major life problems/transitions, psychological difficulties or interpersonal conflicts.
Angelyn utilizes a collaborative approach to help adults and adolescents develop the tools they need to navigate life transitions - expected and otherwise - and create a more full and fulfilling life.
Angelyn earned her MSW from Columbia University in New York and her B.A. from Vanderbilt University.
Angelyn utilizes a collaborative approach to help adults and adolescents develop the tools they need to navigate life transitions - expected and otherwise - and create a more full and fulfilling life.
Angelyn earned her MSW from Columbia University in New York and her B.A. from Vanderbilt University.
I am a Licensed Psychologist currently practicing in Washington DC with over 10 years of experience working in the field. I am also licensed in the states of VA, TX and KS, as well as certified to practice teletherapy with clients from 42 different states. I believe that without the development of self-awareness, change is difficult to make. I work to establish a warm and relaxed therapeutic environment to assist clients in learning more about themselves. I believe that this learning is necessary so that these positive changes can be sustained. I look forward to speaking with you and answering any questions that you might have.
I am a Licensed Psychologist currently practicing in Washington DC with over 10 years of experience working in the field. I am also licensed in the states of VA, TX and KS, as well as certified to practice teletherapy with clients from 42 different states. I believe that without the development of self-awareness, change is difficult to make. I work to establish a warm and relaxed therapeutic environment to assist clients in learning more about themselves. I believe that this learning is necessary so that these positive changes can be sustained. I look forward to speaking with you and answering any questions that you might have.
I have over 23 years of experience working with adults, and adolescents through trauma, depression and anxiety.
Have you ever felt so "damaged" that when someone tries to offer you the love and care you deserve, it feels hard to accept? You're not alone, and healing is possible. I’m here to help you reclaim your sense of self-worth and build a meaningful, empowered future—no matter the pain of your past. I’m Joseph D. Williams, LICSW, LCSW-C, LCSW, a Washington, DC-based Psychotherapist with over 23 years of experience in treating individuals with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, adjustment disorders, social anxiety, and substance use. I also provide Telehealth in MD, VA, & Georgia, so distance doesn't stop your path to wellness.
I have over 23 years of experience working with adults, and adolescents through trauma, depression and anxiety.
Have you ever felt so "damaged" that when someone tries to offer you the love and care you deserve, it feels hard to accept? You're not alone, and healing is possible. I’m here to help you reclaim your sense of self-worth and build a meaningful, empowered future—no matter the pain of your past. I’m Joseph D. Williams, LICSW, LCSW-C, LCSW, a Washington, DC-based Psychotherapist with over 23 years of experience in treating individuals with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, adjustment disorders, social anxiety, and substance use. I also provide Telehealth in MD, VA, & Georgia, so distance doesn't stop your path to wellness.
My belief that the therapeutic relationship is the key element of successful treatment informs my practice. This working relationship, based on mutual trust and shared goals, allows for self-exploration and ultimately personal growth. In working with individuals, couples, families and/or groups I think that connecting the dots between past and present allows the client to have a better grasp on what is influencing her/his feelings and life choices leading to greater empowerment and life satisfaction.
My belief that the therapeutic relationship is the key element of successful treatment informs my practice. This working relationship, based on mutual trust and shared goals, allows for self-exploration and ultimately personal growth. In working with individuals, couples, families and/or groups I think that connecting the dots between past and present allows the client to have a better grasp on what is influencing her/his feelings and life choices leading to greater empowerment and life satisfaction.
Do you ever feel overwhelmed by expectations—constantly managing responsibilities while quietly questioning your own needs and identity? You may look like you have it all together on the outside, but inside, you’re feeling exhausted, uncertain, or stuck in patterns that are hard to break.
I'm Gail Durant, a therapist who supports individuals navigating anxiety, identity questions, emotional burnout, and challenges in relationships and self-worth. In a warm, collaborative space, we’ll work together to explore what’s been weighing you down and help you move toward greater clarity, confidence, and emotional resilience.
Do you ever feel overwhelmed by expectations—constantly managing responsibilities while quietly questioning your own needs and identity? You may look like you have it all together on the outside, but inside, you’re feeling exhausted, uncertain, or stuck in patterns that are hard to break.
I'm Gail Durant, a therapist who supports individuals navigating anxiety, identity questions, emotional burnout, and challenges in relationships and self-worth. In a warm, collaborative space, we’ll work together to explore what’s been weighing you down and help you move toward greater clarity, confidence, and emotional resilience.
I work with BIPOC teens and adults who feel anxious, stressed, or overwhelmed by everything on their plate.
I have 20+ years of experience working with clients of color who are experiencing racialized stress while navigating school or the workplace. My approach is rooted in psychodynamic therapy, which means I value the connection we build as an important part of healing. I also utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness techniques.
I work with BIPOC teens and adults who feel anxious, stressed, or overwhelmed by everything on their plate.
I have 20+ years of experience working with clients of color who are experiencing racialized stress while navigating school or the workplace. My approach is rooted in psychodynamic therapy, which means I value the connection we build as an important part of healing. I also utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness techniques.
Clients come to me when they are dissatisfied with their lives and/or overwhelmed by a situation or stressor. I view therapy as a collaborative endeavor and work together with you to develop a treatment which incorporates your strengths, needs and life experiences. I also respect your wish to work on a specific area of concern short-term and/or to address a variety of complex issues over time. During the treatment, my clients report that they feel safe, supported and challenged by me, and that their lives are highly enriched by the experience. (See actual reviews by clients at Healthgrades.com.)
Clients come to me when they are dissatisfied with their lives and/or overwhelmed by a situation or stressor. I view therapy as a collaborative endeavor and work together with you to develop a treatment which incorporates your strengths, needs and life experiences. I also respect your wish to work on a specific area of concern short-term and/or to address a variety of complex issues over time. During the treatment, my clients report that they feel safe, supported and challenged by me, and that their lives are highly enriched by the experience. (See actual reviews by clients at Healthgrades.com.)
