Adults Therapists in Washington, DC

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I strive to create a safe, supportive, non-judgmental space for clients who feel burdened with hard feelings. You may be navigating a period of anxiety or depression, struggling with a difficult phase of life, or are unsure how to move beyond past experiences. We will create a collaborative partnership where we can work through these questions together, empowering you to find a path back to joy and calm in your life. I specialize in working with college students through established adults , and have particular expertise with clients experiencing infertility, adjusting to parenthood or navigating the joys and challenges of older kids.

I'm a counseling psychologist, trained as a researcher and therapist, with a passion for life-long learning. I view counseling as a creative process where we work collaboratively to uncover the root causes of what’s getting you stuck. In tandem, we work to discover what brings you a sense of meaning and purpose in your life. I specialize in working with adults who are interested in self-growth and identity development, in addition to finding relief from symptoms. I have extensive experience treating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship concerns, stress/burnout, career development, and building self-esteem & self-compassion.

For over a decade, we've worked with adults in their 20s and 30s to help them overcome the emotional, behavioral, and mental health challenges of young adulthood. We have a keen understanding of the demands on today's young adults to succeed academically, socially, and in the workplace. Our goal is to support you in developing necessary skills and resources as you pursue personal, career, and academic success. When work or school performance is a concern, our focus is on the intersection of mental health issues with these needs, two aspects of a person's life that are rarely addressed simultaneously or understood as interdependent.

I treat adults and older adolescents seeking individual psychotherapy for a range of issues, including depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, life transitions, relationships, and loss. My approach is eclectic but is fundamentally psychodynamic.

I provide individual/group therapy to late adolescents and adults in the Washington, DC area . I aim to help individuals accept their strengths and limitations, change their responses to interpersonal problems, and help them form new relationships and ways of relating to their world that do not repeat previously unhealthy patterns. I bring support, encouragement, humor, and a nonjudgmental perspective to our work together. I meet clients where they are, ranging from experienced therapy clients and those exploring therapy for the first time. The therapy relationship is an integral part of the work and critical to successful outcomes.

In my private practice, I aim to help professionals and young adults with their personal and professional struggles, navigating life transitions, intersecting identities and family difficulties. I am one of the few mental health providers in the DC area trained by the American Diabetes Association (ADA) and prior to private practice, I worked at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles providing mental health support to families touched by Diabetes. I was also trained by the Harvard Medical School in Global Mental Health Trauma and Recovery.

I currently work with adolescents and adults of all ages in individual therapy and have a special focus in working with clients holding marginalized identities (e.g., racial/ethnic, sexual, and gender minorities). My ideal client is someone who is willing to bring as much of themselves into the room (e.g., social/cultural identities, personal experiences, emotions, thoughts, and behaviors) in order to foster more self-awareness, growth, and make meaningful life changes.

I specialize in working with adults with eating disorders and disordered eating, and the conditions that often co-occur with eating concerns such as anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and trauma. I also have an extensive research background in chronic fatigue syndrome (sometimes called myalgic encephalomyelitis or ME/CFS) and have worked on multiple NIH-funded studies; I am aware of the unique challenges faced by individuals living with ME/CFS and other poorly understood, stigmatized health conditions. I provide evidence-based interventions that are tailored to my client’s needs and progress.

I provide individual psychotherapy to adults in English and Spanish. I have experience in issues including: depression & anxiety, self-esteem issues, difficulties in relationships, traumatic events, stress in the face of chronic or terminal illness, adjustments to life events and phases of life problems, aging process, grief/loss and self destructive thoughts and behaviors. I believe that seeing a therapist is a very important and personal decision, that helps during times of stress and emotional pain, but also when you want to grow and mature.

The bedrock of my practice is a safe and collaborative relationship where folks feel comfortable exploring the concerns that brought them to therapy. I provide support for adults with anxiety, stress, depression, and trauma-related concerns. My therapeutic approach aims to help you gain richer relationships with yourself and others. My warm and compassionate style will help you explore your challenges while empowering your growth. Our work will explore the tougher parts of your human experience while making space for your joy.

I am a counselor with years of experience working with clients who have depression, anxiety, and eating disorders. I have specialized training in working with those who experience interpersonal violence and sexual assault/abuse. Furthermore, I am skilled at working with clients who are managing chronic illness, depression, anxiety, and other mood concerns. When an individual survives a trauma or hardship it can be extremely difficult to cope and obtain fulfillment. Whatever the struggle is I believe in helping clients identify their strengths in order to overcome the obstacle.

Strengthen your quality of life. Emotional and psychological stress can create significant difficulties in reaching one's life goals. As a licensed independent clinical social worker, I provide intensive psychotherapy for adults , couples, college students, veterans and adolescents. My clinical focus involves working collaboratively to identify and treat painful symptoms that can lead to struggles in work, school and relationships.

I have been in practice for over 20 years, working with adults , children and adolescents in psychodynamic therapy and psychoanalysis. The frequency and duration of each treatment depends on the unique needs of every person; for example, a college student may be seeking short-term therapy to deal with the transition from home to school or an adult may be seeking longer term treatment to understand a pattern of failed relationships. Children are often referred by family members or school counselors, who provide valuable background information to help determine the best treatment. Ongoing collaboration with parents and professionals is essential.

I am only taking telehealth appointments. I use a strengths-based, solution-focused approach in working with children, families and adults . I have more than 20 years of experience in school, community and private practice settings throughout DC and New York City. I specialize in family work, grief and loss, anxiety, panic and depression, and behavioral problems. I also help clients work through life changes and achieving their goals.