Anxiety Therapists in Washington, DC
These challenges include but are not limited to anxiety, depression, loss of a loved one, relationship problems, self esteem issues, trauma and abuse.
My specialty, psychodynamic psychotherapy, is a form of psychology in which the treatment focus is to reveal the unconscious content of a client's psyche in an effort to alleviate psychic tension. The goals are client self awareness and understanding and the negative influence of the past on present behavior.
These challenges include but are not limited to anxiety, depression, loss of a loved one, relationship problems, self esteem issues, trauma and abuse.
My specialty, psychodynamic psychotherapy, is a form of psychology in which the treatment focus is to reveal the unconscious content of a client's psyche in an effort to alleviate psychic tension. The goals are client self awareness and understanding and the negative influence of the past on present behavior.
We specialize in assisting clients with managing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, ADHD, mood disorders, family conflict, & couples counseling.
Are you/your child having difficulty managing daily life stressors or emotions? We can assist you with working towards reaching those goals. I am Marnecia McCoy, LCSW-C, LICSW the Owner of Restoring Minds & Hearts with 13 years of experience providing clinical behavioral health services to adults, children, and families. Our clinicians provide trauma informed care. We utilize a relational approach to establish a rapport and therapeutic relationship with clients. Once our therapeutic relationship is developed, we will create goals, process thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, identify healthy coping skills, and develop solutions.
We specialize in assisting clients with managing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, ADHD, mood disorders, family conflict, & couples counseling.
Are you/your child having difficulty managing daily life stressors or emotions? We can assist you with working towards reaching those goals. I am Marnecia McCoy, LCSW-C, LICSW the Owner of Restoring Minds & Hearts with 13 years of experience providing clinical behavioral health services to adults, children, and families. Our clinicians provide trauma informed care. We utilize a relational approach to establish a rapport and therapeutic relationship with clients. Once our therapeutic relationship is developed, we will create goals, process thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, identify healthy coping skills, and develop solutions.
I offer support, help you confront your fears, and push you to grow.
Hello! My Name is Tierra. I am a therapist with Arelis Perez Psychotherapy Services. We are a multicultural and multi-lingual practice offering therapeutic services to children, teenager, and adults. Our clinicians are trained to utilize a variety of therapeutic modalities to support and empower a diverse population.
I offer support, help you confront your fears, and push you to grow.
Hello! My Name is Tierra. I am a therapist with Arelis Perez Psychotherapy Services. We are a multicultural and multi-lingual practice offering therapeutic services to children, teenager, and adults. Our clinicians are trained to utilize a variety of therapeutic modalities to support and empower a diverse population.
I'm Gail Durant, a therapist who supports individuals navigating anxiety, identity questions, emotional burnout, and challenges in relationships and self-worth.
I help clients navigate burnout, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and trauma-informed care. Together, we’ll challenge unhelpful thought patterns, manage overwhelming emotions, and develop tools to help you feel more confident, clear, and grounded. You don’t have to stay stuck, change is possible.
I'm Gail Durant, a therapist who supports individuals navigating anxiety, identity questions, emotional burnout, and challenges in relationships and self-worth.
I help clients navigate burnout, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and trauma-informed care. Together, we’ll challenge unhelpful thought patterns, manage overwhelming emotions, and develop tools to help you feel more confident, clear, and grounded. You don’t have to stay stuck, change is possible.
Do you feel “stuck” in repeating patterns? Do you long for a change but can’t seem to make it happen? Or have you recently made a big transition and need help adjusting? Has trauma – either a one-time life event, or an ongoing stressful situation – stopped you from living fully? I help individuals and couples identify goals and the barriers to reaching them. With a collaborative and supportive approach you will find purpose, confidence, and belonging. My approach emphasizes self- determination and collaboration, drawing on evidence-based talk therapies and mind-body approaches like EMDR, mindfulness meditation, and yoga.
Do you feel “stuck” in repeating patterns? Do you long for a change but can’t seem to make it happen? Or have you recently made a big transition and need help adjusting? Has trauma – either a one-time life event, or an ongoing stressful situation – stopped you from living fully? I help individuals and couples identify goals and the barriers to reaching them. With a collaborative and supportive approach you will find purpose, confidence, and belonging. My approach emphasizes self- determination and collaboration, drawing on evidence-based talk therapies and mind-body approaches like EMDR, mindfulness meditation, and yoga.
Our practice focuses on individuals, couples, college students and veterans who may be experiencing difficulties with anxiety, depression, ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, relationships and trauma.
Treatment is personally tailored to each individual and couple.
Treatment interventions utilize an evidence-based, integrative approach for maximum resolution of symptoms or conflict.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Trauma Informed Therapy (DBT and CPT)
Mindfulness
Integrative Therapy
Humanistic
Strength Based Therapy
Solution Focused Therapy
Our practice focuses on individuals, couples, college students and veterans who may be experiencing difficulties with anxiety, depression, ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, relationships and trauma.
Treatment is personally tailored to each individual and couple.
Treatment interventions utilize an evidence-based, integrative approach for maximum resolution of symptoms or conflict.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Trauma Informed Therapy (DBT and CPT)
Mindfulness
Integrative Therapy
Humanistic
Strength Based Therapy
Solution Focused Therapy
Specialties: Marriage and Couples Therapy, Communication Issues, Stress, Depression, Anxiety.
Dr. Lipman uses cognitive behavioral & dynamic approaches to bring about genuine understanding & real change; he has taught and lectured on his work nationally & internationally. The focus is on understanding you, what you need, & a solution-focused approach, to create both the insight & the results that you are looking for.
Specialties: Marriage and Couples Therapy, Communication Issues, Stress, Depression, Anxiety.
Dr. Lipman uses cognitive behavioral & dynamic approaches to bring about genuine understanding & real change; he has taught and lectured on his work nationally & internationally. The focus is on understanding you, what you need, & a solution-focused approach, to create both the insight & the results that you are looking for.
I treat clients who suffer from anxiety, depression, unresolved trauma, loss, grief, and other sources of seemingly unmanageable distress.
As a therapist with broad and intensive training, I employ an integrative approach, tailored to the individual. I keep a close eye on emerging theory and treatment research. I strive to build therapeutic relationships characterized by warmth, openness, thoughtfulness, firmness, direct communication, teaching, learning, and collaboration.
I treat clients who suffer from anxiety, depression, unresolved trauma, loss, grief, and other sources of seemingly unmanageable distress.
As a therapist with broad and intensive training, I employ an integrative approach, tailored to the individual. I keep a close eye on emerging theory and treatment research. I strive to build therapeutic relationships characterized by warmth, openness, thoughtfulness, firmness, direct communication, teaching, learning, and collaboration.
Clients with a strong desire to fix their relationships in the most profound ways fit well with my practice .This is true even if you don’t know what is wrong or your partner disagrees about what the problem is. The change is not just communication patterns but also underlying intense emotional distress or explosive patterns of expression. We address complaints such as lack of sex or affection or emotional withdrawal.We stop couples from divorce and fix communication problems by training partners how to best be supportive and to understand underlying psychological messages unwittingly communicated between partners.
Clients with a strong desire to fix their relationships in the most profound ways fit well with my practice .This is true even if you don’t know what is wrong or your partner disagrees about what the problem is. The change is not just communication patterns but also underlying intense emotional distress or explosive patterns of expression. We address complaints such as lack of sex or affection or emotional withdrawal.We stop couples from divorce and fix communication problems by training partners how to best be supportive and to understand underlying psychological messages unwittingly communicated between partners.
I may be a good fit to work with you if you're feeling stuck and unsure of how to shift things in your life. I specialize in working with adults from a trauma-informed perspective, helping you understand how your history may be influencing your present and how meaningful change is possible. I will work with you to gain insight into the thought and emotional patterns that may be keeping you stuck. Together we will work on shifting patterns that likely once worked for you but are constraining you in the life you'd like to live.
I may be a good fit to work with you if you're feeling stuck and unsure of how to shift things in your life. I specialize in working with adults from a trauma-informed perspective, helping you understand how your history may be influencing your present and how meaningful change is possible. I will work with you to gain insight into the thought and emotional patterns that may be keeping you stuck. Together we will work on shifting patterns that likely once worked for you but are constraining you in the life you'd like to live.
We’ve all been there: pain, grief, trauma, and life transitions that now manifest as depression and anxiety.
I am licensed in the District of Columbia with seven years of professional work experience helping teens, adults, and couples. I've worked in schools, jails, hospitals, and crisis programs. I’m here to help you navigate stress, depression, anxiety, family, trauma, abuse, motivation, self-esteem, substance use disorders, and confidence—one session at a time.
We’ve all been there: pain, grief, trauma, and life transitions that now manifest as depression and anxiety.
I am licensed in the District of Columbia with seven years of professional work experience helping teens, adults, and couples. I've worked in schools, jails, hospitals, and crisis programs. I’m here to help you navigate stress, depression, anxiety, family, trauma, abuse, motivation, self-esteem, substance use disorders, and confidence—one session at a time.
If anxiety, depression, stress, or a major life transition has you feeling overwhelmed or off-center, you’re not alone.
Sessions with me are warm, grounded, and conversational. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help you see how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact, then we practice skills you can use in real situations. Clients often describe me as genuine, supportive, and direct in a way that feels helpful, not harsh.
If anxiety, depression, stress, or a major life transition has you feeling overwhelmed or off-center, you’re not alone.
Sessions with me are warm, grounded, and conversational. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help you see how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact, then we practice skills you can use in real situations. Clients often describe me as genuine, supportive, and direct in a way that feels helpful, not harsh.
If you’re dealing with anxiety, stress, burnout, low motivation, depression, or self-doubt, you’re not alone and you don’t have to figure it out on your own.
I help adults work through the internal barriers that keep them feeling stuck, whether that’s anxiety, overthinking, fear, or patterns that no longer serve them. My goal is to help you feel more grounded, confident, and in control of your life.
If you’re dealing with anxiety, stress, burnout, low motivation, depression, or self-doubt, you’re not alone and you don’t have to figure it out on your own.
I help adults work through the internal barriers that keep them feeling stuck, whether that’s anxiety, overthinking, fear, or patterns that no longer serve them. My goal is to help you feel more grounded, confident, and in control of your life.
I will work with you to gain self-understanding, self-acceptance and self-esteem, healing from trauma, anxiety, or depression, and to strengthen your resources using a somatic, relational, and expressive approach.
I specialize in trauma treatment through somatic, relational, psychodynamic, and dance/movement psychotherapy. My clients may explore the healing potential of non-verbal and expressive approaches that incorporate dance, art, and writing.
I will work with you to gain self-understanding, self-acceptance and self-esteem, healing from trauma, anxiety, or depression, and to strengthen your resources using a somatic, relational, and expressive approach.
I specialize in trauma treatment through somatic, relational, psychodynamic, and dance/movement psychotherapy. My clients may explore the healing potential of non-verbal and expressive approaches that incorporate dance, art, and writing.
With over 50 years of psychotherapy experience, I specialize in anxiety management, relationship issues, depression, medical illness-related concerns and chronic insomnia.
My approach is active, collaborative and goal-directed. We will focus on resolving current problems as well as identifying and changing patterns that perpetuate distress. When appropriate, I incorporate mind-body techniques, hypnosis and/or EMDR into treatment.
With over 50 years of psychotherapy experience, I specialize in anxiety management, relationship issues, depression, medical illness-related concerns and chronic insomnia.
My approach is active, collaborative and goal-directed. We will focus on resolving current problems as well as identifying and changing patterns that perpetuate distress. When appropriate, I incorporate mind-body techniques, hypnosis and/or EMDR into treatment.
Emily Star
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20010
Waitlist for new clients
Whether your troubles stem from internal or external issues, I know that by creating a warm and reflective space where we explore your worries, challenges, and motivations, you can find places of relief and even joy.
In much of my work, I use cognitive and exposure-based therapies (such as ERP, I-CBT, ACT and DBT) to help people with anxiety, panic and OCD. It's absolutely possible to learn different strategies to regain trust in your self (even if you tend towards obsessional doubt), tolerate discomfort, and become more compassionate towards yourself.
Whether your troubles stem from internal or external issues, I know that by creating a warm and reflective space where we explore your worries, challenges, and motivations, you can find places of relief and even joy.
In much of my work, I use cognitive and exposure-based therapies (such as ERP, I-CBT, ACT and DBT) to help people with anxiety, panic and OCD. It's absolutely possible to learn different strategies to regain trust in your self (even if you tend towards obsessional doubt), tolerate discomfort, and become more compassionate towards yourself.
I work with adults who are navigating anxiety, depression, chronic illness, relationship challenges, major life transitions, parenting stress, and work/unemployment pressures.
With more than 20 years of clinical experience, I bring a seasoned, practical perspective to our work together. My background spans business, healthcare, and education, and I’ve lived and worked abroad (bi-culturally French/American). These experiences shape my culturally sensitive, down‑to‑earth approach.
I work with adults who are navigating anxiety, depression, chronic illness, relationship challenges, major life transitions, parenting stress, and work/unemployment pressures.
With more than 20 years of clinical experience, I bring a seasoned, practical perspective to our work together. My background spans business, healthcare, and education, and I’ve lived and worked abroad (bi-culturally French/American). These experiences shape my culturally sensitive, down‑to‑earth approach.
Lisa Smith Psychotherapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CST
5 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20009
Lisa Smith Psychotherapy is a group practice in Washington, DC specializing in sex therapy, couples counseling, trauma therapy, anxiety treatment, and LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy.
Couples Therapy. We can help you create a healthier relationship, find more joy in your sexual connection, improve communication, and resolve other problems. We work with queer and heterosexual folks, monogamous and ethically non-monogamous relationships, and we're kink-affirmative. Our therapists have advanced training in couples counseling and sex therapy.
Lisa Smith Psychotherapy is a group practice in Washington, DC specializing in sex therapy, couples counseling, trauma therapy, anxiety treatment, and LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy.
Couples Therapy. We can help you create a healthier relationship, find more joy in your sexual connection, improve communication, and resolve other problems. We work with queer and heterosexual folks, monogamous and ethically non-monogamous relationships, and we're kink-affirmative. Our therapists have advanced training in couples counseling and sex therapy.
Congratulations on searching for someone to help you explore your mental health! It's not an easy decision and therapy can be challenging at times, but I have the utmost respect for people willing to face their vulnerable parts in order to grow and develop. The fit between a client and a counselor is an important part of therapy, so I recommend reaching out to speak with me further to see if I might be able to be of service for what you are seeking. I'll list some considerations here so you can see if you'd like to reach out to discuss our potential work together. I offer a free consultation session to explore your options.
Congratulations on searching for someone to help you explore your mental health! It's not an easy decision and therapy can be challenging at times, but I have the utmost respect for people willing to face their vulnerable parts in order to grow and develop. The fit between a client and a counselor is an important part of therapy, so I recommend reaching out to speak with me further to see if I might be able to be of service for what you are seeking. I'll list some considerations here so you can see if you'd like to reach out to discuss our potential work together. I offer a free consultation session to explore your options.
If you are having issues with anxiety or feeling kind of down, we can work on how to address those feelings in healthier ways.
I specialize in treating anxiety and depression, utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I have extensive experience addressing a range of mental health concerns, including trauma. I specialize in cultural competency and have extensive experience working with individuals from diverse countries outside the U.S., including second-generation immigrants.
If you are having issues with anxiety or feeling kind of down, we can work on how to address those feelings in healthier ways.
I specialize in treating anxiety and depression, utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I have extensive experience addressing a range of mental health concerns, including trauma. I specialize in cultural competency and have extensive experience working with individuals from diverse countries outside the U.S., including second-generation immigrants.
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Anxiety Therapists
When should I seek treatment for anxiety?
Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.
What are the most common types of treatment for anxiety?
Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioral therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other popular forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.
How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?
The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.
How effective is treatment for anxiety?
Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.