Attachment-based Therapists in Washington, DC
I specialize in helping adults, graduate and college students, and high school juniors and seniors manage anxiety, panic, and navigate major life transitions. Many of my clients describe themselves as overthinkers, people pleasers, or perfectionists, often stuck in patterns that perhaps once helped them cope, but now leave them feeling exhausted or frustrated. Others are entering new chapters and feeling unmoored or unsure of who they’re becoming.
I specialize in helping adults, graduate and college students, and high school juniors and seniors manage anxiety, panic, and navigate major life transitions. Many of my clients describe themselves as overthinkers, people pleasers, or perfectionists, often stuck in patterns that perhaps once helped them cope, but now leave them feeling exhausted or frustrated. Others are entering new chapters and feeling unmoored or unsure of who they’re becoming.
Some emotions can be too complex to process alone. My ideal clients often feel distressed by relationship patterns, persistent self-criticism, and high expectations of themselves. Many learned to minimize their own needs after growing up in environments where the needs of others were prioritized. They want clarity, emotional relief, and a deeper understanding of themselves so they can show up more authentically in relationships and in life. I use a holistic approach to address past experiences, identify present patterns, and outline areas for change with both individuals and couples.
Some emotions can be too complex to process alone. My ideal clients often feel distressed by relationship patterns, persistent self-criticism, and high expectations of themselves. Many learned to minimize their own needs after growing up in environments where the needs of others were prioritized. They want clarity, emotional relief, and a deeper understanding of themselves so they can show up more authentically in relationships and in life. I use a holistic approach to address past experiences, identify present patterns, and outline areas for change with both individuals and couples.
I work with people who long for deeper, more reciprocal relationships, a life that actually fits, and a way of being that doesn’t require so much effort to maintain. You know how to hold it all together. You show up, take care of others, work hard, and keep moving, regardless of how you need. Externally, it's going well, but internally, you feel stuck in patterns that leave you feeling drained, unseen, weighed down by pain, burned out, or always chasing. I specialize in working with high-performers, perfectionists, people pleasers, or anxious attachers who seek greater satisfaction, connection, peace, and balance in their life.
I work with people who long for deeper, more reciprocal relationships, a life that actually fits, and a way of being that doesn’t require so much effort to maintain. You know how to hold it all together. You show up, take care of others, work hard, and keep moving, regardless of how you need. Externally, it's going well, but internally, you feel stuck in patterns that leave you feeling drained, unseen, weighed down by pain, burned out, or always chasing. I specialize in working with high-performers, perfectionists, people pleasers, or anxious attachers who seek greater satisfaction, connection, peace, and balance in their life.
Deciding to begin therapy can be a difficult step, but by building a supportive therapeutic relationship, we can understand what’s painful and troubling to you in a way that feels manageable. Maybe you’re not where you want to be in your life; you find yourself repeating familiar patterns and feeling stuck, or you feel overwhelmed by life transitions, anxiety, relationship struggles, loss, or addiction. You might find that talking to your family and friends isn’t helping you cope with your challenges as much as you'd like, and you realize you need a different kind of support.
Deciding to begin therapy can be a difficult step, but by building a supportive therapeutic relationship, we can understand what’s painful and troubling to you in a way that feels manageable. Maybe you’re not where you want to be in your life; you find yourself repeating familiar patterns and feeling stuck, or you feel overwhelmed by life transitions, anxiety, relationship struggles, loss, or addiction. You might find that talking to your family and friends isn’t helping you cope with your challenges as much as you'd like, and you realize you need a different kind of support.
I believe that resiliency is in each of us. You may have tried multiple ways to create change for yourself and found it difficulty to break out of unhealthy patterns. These feelings may be affecting your work, relationships, or health. I have worked with many individuals and couples who struggle with creating change long term. Whether you've tried therapy before or this is your first time, deciding to step outside your comfort zone and try something different is the first step to a more fulfilling life.
I believe that resiliency is in each of us. You may have tried multiple ways to create change for yourself and found it difficulty to break out of unhealthy patterns. These feelings may be affecting your work, relationships, or health. I have worked with many individuals and couples who struggle with creating change long term. Whether you've tried therapy before or this is your first time, deciding to step outside your comfort zone and try something different is the first step to a more fulfilling life.
With over 20 years of experience providing mental health services, primarily to men, individuals and couples, who are struggling with relationship issues, sexual health, and/or substance use issues, my focus is on helping you feel better. If you are struggling to feel connected with your partner, or others in your life, therapy can help. As a relationship specialist, I work with you, to help understand and improve communication, heal past ruptures, and increase intimacy - emotional and sexual. We may also work together to decrease your sexual performance anxiety, increase confidence, and pleasure.
With over 20 years of experience providing mental health services, primarily to men, individuals and couples, who are struggling with relationship issues, sexual health, and/or substance use issues, my focus is on helping you feel better. If you are struggling to feel connected with your partner, or others in your life, therapy can help. As a relationship specialist, I work with you, to help understand and improve communication, heal past ruptures, and increase intimacy - emotional and sexual. We may also work together to decrease your sexual performance anxiety, increase confidence, and pleasure.
I believe in getting to the root cause and use a multi-model therapeutic approach of cognitive behavioral therapy, strengths-based, attachment-based, and psychodynamic therapy.
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) who has worked in the social work arena throughout the lifespan since 2011. My therapeutic approach is designed to support adults through various stages of life. My core purpose is to address common emotional challenges such as depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and other diagnoses which can arise at any point. Furthermore, I explicitly acknowledge the impact of significant life transitions and experiences like relationship issues, trauma and grief. My comprehensive scope adapts to the evolving needs of individuals throughout their lifespan.
I believe in getting to the root cause and use a multi-model therapeutic approach of cognitive behavioral therapy, strengths-based, attachment-based, and psychodynamic therapy.
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) who has worked in the social work arena throughout the lifespan since 2011. My therapeutic approach is designed to support adults through various stages of life. My core purpose is to address common emotional challenges such as depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and other diagnoses which can arise at any point. Furthermore, I explicitly acknowledge the impact of significant life transitions and experiences like relationship issues, trauma and grief. My comprehensive scope adapts to the evolving needs of individuals throughout their lifespan.
You may be navigating life’s challenges—grief, anxiety, family stress, or transitions—and seeking meaningful change. You may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of the next step, but you also hold the strength to move forward. I’m here to walk alongside you, offering support and collaboration as you define your goals and rediscover your resilience.
How will you know when you no longer need therapy? Maybe it’s smiling more, crying less, or setting healthier boundaries. Whatever your answer, I’ll hold space with empathy and curiosity as we explore the path to get you there—together.
You may be navigating life’s challenges—grief, anxiety, family stress, or transitions—and seeking meaningful change. You may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of the next step, but you also hold the strength to move forward. I’m here to walk alongside you, offering support and collaboration as you define your goals and rediscover your resilience.
How will you know when you no longer need therapy? Maybe it’s smiling more, crying less, or setting healthier boundaries. Whatever your answer, I’ll hold space with empathy and curiosity as we explore the path to get you there—together.
Are you overwhelmed, sad, anxious or feeling lost in your life or career? Maybe you want to heal wounds that have festered or forge a different relationship with yourself, a partner, a future partner or with a family member? Perhaps you’ve experienced a loss or the ground underneath your feet has shifted? No matter what brings you, I look forward to helping you to find your voice, reclaim your strength, and ignite your spirit. With more than 13 years of experience as a trauma therapist and life and career coach, I have helped hundreds of adults to heal, (re)align with their power, and find greater satisfaction in their lives.
Are you overwhelmed, sad, anxious or feeling lost in your life or career? Maybe you want to heal wounds that have festered or forge a different relationship with yourself, a partner, a future partner or with a family member? Perhaps you’ve experienced a loss or the ground underneath your feet has shifted? No matter what brings you, I look forward to helping you to find your voice, reclaim your strength, and ignite your spirit. With more than 13 years of experience as a trauma therapist and life and career coach, I have helped hundreds of adults to heal, (re)align with their power, and find greater satisfaction in their lives.
Is your child or adolescent struggling with anger, depression, or anxiety? Is he/she withdrawing socially, or falling behind in school? As a parent, do you want to learn ways to better support them? Alternatively, maybe you’re a young adult trying to navigate your personal and professional identity, and feel overwhelmed by career pressure, personal insecurities, anxiety, or relationship problems. How do you effectively manage these stressors?
Is your child or adolescent struggling with anger, depression, or anxiety? Is he/she withdrawing socially, or falling behind in school? As a parent, do you want to learn ways to better support them? Alternatively, maybe you’re a young adult trying to navigate your personal and professional identity, and feel overwhelmed by career pressure, personal insecurities, anxiety, or relationship problems. How do you effectively manage these stressors?
I help adults and couples move from anxiety and disconnection toward calm, clarity and stronger relationships. If you're feeling stuck, I want to help you find a way to move on. For your convenience, I can provide a Super Bill for insurance reimbursement for clients who are out-of-network.
I help adults and couples move from anxiety and disconnection toward calm, clarity and stronger relationships. If you're feeling stuck, I want to help you find a way to move on. For your convenience, I can provide a Super Bill for insurance reimbursement for clients who are out-of-network.
Knowing when to reach out for help is one of the most important things in life - I'm glad you're here. I work with clients to address anxiety, depression, trauma, and travel phobias; to navigate grief, life transitions, and relationship issues; and to establish a healthy sense of self that doesn't change with other people's opinions. I also work with individuals who aren't sure at first what they want to work on but have a vague sense that they aren't as happy as they want to be. Whatever the concern, we explore it in a safe and relaxed atmosphere and agree together on a plan to move forward.
Knowing when to reach out for help is one of the most important things in life - I'm glad you're here. I work with clients to address anxiety, depression, trauma, and travel phobias; to navigate grief, life transitions, and relationship issues; and to establish a healthy sense of self that doesn't change with other people's opinions. I also work with individuals who aren't sure at first what they want to work on but have a vague sense that they aren't as happy as they want to be. Whatever the concern, we explore it in a safe and relaxed atmosphere and agree together on a plan to move forward.
Being a parent can be one of life’s greatest rewards. It also is one of life’s most challenging responsibilities. My goal is to assist parents and children through the transitions of divorce and beyond to achieve the best outcomes possible.
Being a parent can be one of life’s greatest rewards. It also is one of life’s most challenging responsibilities. My goal is to assist parents and children through the transitions of divorce and beyond to achieve the best outcomes possible.
Something feels unsettled. Maybe it’s a persistent sense of worry, a heaviness that’s difficult to name, or relationship patterns that make you feel distant from yourself or the people you care about most. You’ve spent years managing, accommodating, or keeping things moving—but lately, it feels like the cost is too high. You may not have words for all of it yet, but you know it’s time to turn inward, to move differently. My role is to help you make sense of what’s really going on beneath the surface—gently, at your pace, and with care that honors your past, your culture, your identity, and your capacity to heal.
Something feels unsettled. Maybe it’s a persistent sense of worry, a heaviness that’s difficult to name, or relationship patterns that make you feel distant from yourself or the people you care about most. You’ve spent years managing, accommodating, or keeping things moving—but lately, it feels like the cost is too high. You may not have words for all of it yet, but you know it’s time to turn inward, to move differently. My role is to help you make sense of what’s really going on beneath the surface—gently, at your pace, and with care that honors your past, your culture, your identity, and your capacity to heal.
Welcome! I’m Lennie. I am passionate about supporting LGBTQ+ communities, particularly those who are transgender and gender nonconforming, and those healing from trauma, experiencing grief and loss, coping with cancer and chronic illnesses, and those healing their relationship with food and body image. I believe that there is no one “right” path to recovery and healing, and that everyone has the right to pursue an enjoyable quality of life. Regardless of whether you are searching for therapy for the hundredth time or for the first time, whether you have specific goals in mind or just want to try it out and see if it works for you!
Welcome! I’m Lennie. I am passionate about supporting LGBTQ+ communities, particularly those who are transgender and gender nonconforming, and those healing from trauma, experiencing grief and loss, coping with cancer and chronic illnesses, and those healing their relationship with food and body image. I believe that there is no one “right” path to recovery and healing, and that everyone has the right to pursue an enjoyable quality of life. Regardless of whether you are searching for therapy for the hundredth time or for the first time, whether you have specific goals in mind or just want to try it out and see if it works for you!
Our connections with ourselves, others, and our communities can bring tremendous joy, meaning, and fulfillment. In contrast, experiences of disconnection, isolation, shame, and loss can elicit profound anguish. A crucial step toward relief and enduring growth in psychotherapy starts with a therapeutic relationship grounded in trust. Beyond the reasons bringing you in, I am committed to listening to your life story and getting to know you as a whole, imperfect person who deserves unconditional care and respect. From there, we can identify opportunities to relate to yourself and others in new ways.
Our connections with ourselves, others, and our communities can bring tremendous joy, meaning, and fulfillment. In contrast, experiences of disconnection, isolation, shame, and loss can elicit profound anguish. A crucial step toward relief and enduring growth in psychotherapy starts with a therapeutic relationship grounded in trust. Beyond the reasons bringing you in, I am committed to listening to your life story and getting to know you as a whole, imperfect person who deserves unconditional care and respect. From there, we can identify opportunities to relate to yourself and others in new ways.
*Accepting new clients for in-person and virtual* I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Registered Art Therapist providing individual therapy to children, adolescents, and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and trauma. The therapeutic relationship is one of the most essential aspects of my clinical work and I cater my approaches to each unique individual based on their strengths and needs. I am dedicated to creating a safe, genuine, and empathetic environment where my clients feel supported in their healing process and where we can work together to overcome obstacles.
*Accepting new clients for in-person and virtual* I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Registered Art Therapist providing individual therapy to children, adolescents, and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and trauma. The therapeutic relationship is one of the most essential aspects of my clinical work and I cater my approaches to each unique individual based on their strengths and needs. I am dedicated to creating a safe, genuine, and empathetic environment where my clients feel supported in their healing process and where we can work together to overcome obstacles.
We all go through difficult times in life when we feel stressed or unfulfilled. Sometimes we are able to manage challenges on our own and other times it can be beneficial to speak with a professional. It takes courage to reach out for support. You may be struggling with work stress, perfectionism, ADHD, anxiety, or depression. Therapy can help you manage intense emotions, feel more confident, foster deeper connections in relationships, and thrive in your career pursuits. With a non-judgmental and caring listener, you can overcome obstacles and accomplish the changes you want to see.
We all go through difficult times in life when we feel stressed or unfulfilled. Sometimes we are able to manage challenges on our own and other times it can be beneficial to speak with a professional. It takes courage to reach out for support. You may be struggling with work stress, perfectionism, ADHD, anxiety, or depression. Therapy can help you manage intense emotions, feel more confident, foster deeper connections in relationships, and thrive in your career pursuits. With a non-judgmental and caring listener, you can overcome obstacles and accomplish the changes you want to see.
There are times when things are not going as well as we'd like in our family, social or work relationships, particularly post-Covid. You may feel alone, depressed, anxious, or have conflict or discomfort with those you care about. In my psychotherapy practice I help couples, individuals & families restore their sense of well being and connection. People learn how to be more present and intentional in accordance with their values. Partners learn to be safely available to each other through a dialogue process that teaches more effective listening, deeper understanding and empathy. In person and Telehealth meetings are offered.
There are times when things are not going as well as we'd like in our family, social or work relationships, particularly post-Covid. You may feel alone, depressed, anxious, or have conflict or discomfort with those you care about. In my psychotherapy practice I help couples, individuals & families restore their sense of well being and connection. People learn how to be more present and intentional in accordance with their values. Partners learn to be safely available to each other through a dialogue process that teaches more effective listening, deeper understanding and empathy. In person and Telehealth meetings are offered.
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, biploar disorder, or have experienced trauma? Have you self-medicated in an attempt to manage your emotions? You can expect supportive, practical help in overcoming trauma, the treatment of mood disorders, and recovery from substance abuse and behavioral addictions. Therapy will be tailored to your needs, using the tools that work best for you, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Restructuring (a core technique from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), and learning stress reduction skills. In therapy, you can build lasting alternatives to unhealthy family dynamics.
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, biploar disorder, or have experienced trauma? Have you self-medicated in an attempt to manage your emotions? You can expect supportive, practical help in overcoming trauma, the treatment of mood disorders, and recovery from substance abuse and behavioral addictions. Therapy will be tailored to your needs, using the tools that work best for you, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Restructuring (a core technique from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), and learning stress reduction skills. In therapy, you can build lasting alternatives to unhealthy family dynamics.
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Attachment-based Therapists
Is attachment-based therapy the same as attachment therapy?
Attachment-based therapy may be confused with what is called “attachment therapy” (sometimes called “holding therapy”), a discredited and dangerous approach to treating children with attachment disorders, autism, or other mental health concerns. Attachment therapy—not attachment-based therapy—may involve restraining a child, forcing eye contact, and other coercive or abusive techniques. None of these practices are used in attachment-based therapy and the two modalities are in no way related.
What should I expect from attachment-based therapy?
Attachment-based therapy is based on attachment theory, which posits that children’s early relationships with their caregivers strongly influence their ability to navigate the world later in life. Thus, adults who seek attachment-based therapy should expect to deeply explore their childhood, identifying the dynamics or experiences that disrupted their attachment and the steps necessary to overcome challenges that arose as a result. Parents and children should expect to explore the possible factors that disrupted the parent-child relationship and work toward restoring trust and connection.
How long does attachment-based therapy last?
Certain forms of attachment-based therapy, especially those designed for parents and children, last for a set number of sessions; for example, Attachment and Biobehavioral Catch-Up, a specific attachment-based approach for young children who have undergone early adversity, unfolds over 10 one-hour sessions. When attachment-based therapy is practiced on adults or combined with other modalities, it may not last a specific length of time; clients may wish to ask prospective therapists how long they expect treatment to take.
Does attachment-based therapy work?
Most of the research on attachment-based therapy focuses on children and adolescents. Some of this research shows a positive effect, especially for attachment-based family therapy (ABFT). Other studies, however, have found that attachment-based therapy is no more effective than other approaches to childhood depression, anxiety, or suicidality. Less is known about the therapy’s efficacy on adult populations.