Attachment-based Therapists in Washington, DC
I work with men and women living with with persistent anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma, ADHD, substance use. We'll explore how transitions, family-of-origin and relationships, roles and responsibilities, trauma and identity affect your mental health. Well then collaborate to identify adaptive, relational, strength-based, cognitive, behavioral and emotional strategies to manage stress, distress and improve functioning. We'll explore where you are and where you want to be. I ask thoughtful and insightful questions to help you dig deep beyond the surface. I embrace my clients with compassion and also challenge them.
I work with men and women living with with persistent anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma, ADHD, substance use. We'll explore how transitions, family-of-origin and relationships, roles and responsibilities, trauma and identity affect your mental health. Well then collaborate to identify adaptive, relational, strength-based, cognitive, behavioral and emotional strategies to manage stress, distress and improve functioning. We'll explore where you are and where you want to be. I ask thoughtful and insightful questions to help you dig deep beyond the surface. I embrace my clients with compassion and also challenge them.
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious or hopeless from a trauma or series of traumas in your life? Curious about what it could mean for you to learn to differentiate between a trauma response and trusting your intuition? I aim to support you in processing your trauma(s), identifying and integrating a positive belief about yourself, making space for all emotions, creating healthy flexible boundaries and resourcing you with tools to regulate your nervous system. I specialize in traumas of all kinds (i.e. grief and loss, developmental trauma, abuse, neglect, PTSD). Together we co-create a space for self-awareness, self-compassion and healing.
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious or hopeless from a trauma or series of traumas in your life? Curious about what it could mean for you to learn to differentiate between a trauma response and trusting your intuition? I aim to support you in processing your trauma(s), identifying and integrating a positive belief about yourself, making space for all emotions, creating healthy flexible boundaries and resourcing you with tools to regulate your nervous system. I specialize in traumas of all kinds (i.e. grief and loss, developmental trauma, abuse, neglect, PTSD). Together we co-create a space for self-awareness, self-compassion and healing.
Does it ever feel like you’re caught between worlds? Whether you’re adapting to life in a new country, reconciling your family’s expectations with your own, or feeling the weight of being “the first” to figure it all out, life can feel overwhelming. Maybe you’re an immigrant building a new chapter far from home, a first-gen juggling cultures and identities, or in a relationship trying to navigate your differences while staying connected. You’re doing your best, but inside, the self-doubt, anxiety, and disconnection are exhausting. You’re longing for clarity, connection, and a life that feels like your own.
Does it ever feel like you’re caught between worlds? Whether you’re adapting to life in a new country, reconciling your family’s expectations with your own, or feeling the weight of being “the first” to figure it all out, life can feel overwhelming. Maybe you’re an immigrant building a new chapter far from home, a first-gen juggling cultures and identities, or in a relationship trying to navigate your differences while staying connected. You’re doing your best, but inside, the self-doubt, anxiety, and disconnection are exhausting. You’re longing for clarity, connection, and a life that feels like your own.
I am just like you, no better. I believe that you are the expert of your experiences. I see myself as guide which means that you hold the power in your healing. I work with women who are dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, attachment issues, self esteem and life transition challenges. I enjoy partnering with clients who are committed to not only heal but transform their life.
I am just like you, no better. I believe that you are the expert of your experiences. I see myself as guide which means that you hold the power in your healing. I work with women who are dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, attachment issues, self esteem and life transition challenges. I enjoy partnering with clients who are committed to not only heal but transform their life.
Whether you're looking to get unstuck, make meaning of the past, or find a way forward, it's easier with someone walking alongside you. We can keep it super practical and forward-focused with creative problem-solving, go deep to examine the past, or do a little of both. However you'd like to approach this space, we can find strategies to leverage your strengths and find more balance.
Whether you're looking to get unstuck, make meaning of the past, or find a way forward, it's easier with someone walking alongside you. We can keep it super practical and forward-focused with creative problem-solving, go deep to examine the past, or do a little of both. However you'd like to approach this space, we can find strategies to leverage your strengths and find more balance.
I am eager to work with adults who have experienced trauma and want therapy to look through how it has impacted them. Trauma can mean a lot to different people though whether that is from sexual assault, military combat, child abuse, cultural/religious abuse or loss of a loved one. What is important is that there was a meaningful shift you struggle to deal with, and I want to help. It also more than post-traumatic stress. You can also experience great sadness, daily stress or trouble in your relationships you do not understand.
I am eager to work with adults who have experienced trauma and want therapy to look through how it has impacted them. Trauma can mean a lot to different people though whether that is from sexual assault, military combat, child abuse, cultural/religious abuse or loss of a loved one. What is important is that there was a meaningful shift you struggle to deal with, and I want to help. It also more than post-traumatic stress. You can also experience great sadness, daily stress or trouble in your relationships you do not understand.
I believe that the heart of our work together lies in building a strong, trusting relationship. I’m here to walk alongside you, offering a safe and supportive space where we can explore your thoughts and feelings openly. With over a decade of experience helping children, adolescents, and adults, I’m dedicated to creating a collaborative environment where your voice is heard, and your unique experiences shape our journey together.
I work with individuals navigating a variety of concerns, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, challenges with emotional regulation, social skills, stress, and life transitions.
I believe that the heart of our work together lies in building a strong, trusting relationship. I’m here to walk alongside you, offering a safe and supportive space where we can explore your thoughts and feelings openly. With over a decade of experience helping children, adolescents, and adults, I’m dedicated to creating a collaborative environment where your voice is heard, and your unique experiences shape our journey together.
I work with individuals navigating a variety of concerns, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, challenges with emotional regulation, social skills, stress, and life transitions.
If you feel stuck, stagnated, or like you’re struggling with persistent worries, avoidance or procrastination, tough communication with a partner, a stream of academic or career stressors, or dating trauma, we can work together to improve your satisfaction with yourself and the life you create around you. Life is full of challenges and it’s crucial to develop a toolbox of coping strategies to navigate them fluidly. That’s where I come in! Together, we will create a place to process your challenges and use your strengths to step toward your goals.
If you feel stuck, stagnated, or like you’re struggling with persistent worries, avoidance or procrastination, tough communication with a partner, a stream of academic or career stressors, or dating trauma, we can work together to improve your satisfaction with yourself and the life you create around you. Life is full of challenges and it’s crucial to develop a toolbox of coping strategies to navigate them fluidly. That’s where I come in! Together, we will create a place to process your challenges and use your strengths to step toward your goals.
I work with young adults and early- to mid-career professionals dealing with anxiety, low self-esteem, self-defeating habits, OCD, disordered eating, and relationship issues. We begin by addressing the concrete stressors, then move toward exploring opportunities for long-term growth and deeper satisfaction in life and relationships.
My approach often resonates with sensitive women craving more connection in their lives as well as men seeking to engage more with their emotions and authentic selves. I also enjoy working with international clients, providing support during difficult transitions and help navigating cultural identity.
I work with young adults and early- to mid-career professionals dealing with anxiety, low self-esteem, self-defeating habits, OCD, disordered eating, and relationship issues. We begin by addressing the concrete stressors, then move toward exploring opportunities for long-term growth and deeper satisfaction in life and relationships.
My approach often resonates with sensitive women craving more connection in their lives as well as men seeking to engage more with their emotions and authentic selves. I also enjoy working with international clients, providing support during difficult transitions and help navigating cultural identity.
Ms. Bordonaro works with clients who have issues with relationships, anxiety, depression, stress management, self-esteem, work related issues, and trauma. Her clients can expect to feel supported through out the therapeutic process. Her clients report gaining valuable insight, skills, and symptom relief from working with her.
Ms. Bordonaro works with clients who have issues with relationships, anxiety, depression, stress management, self-esteem, work related issues, and trauma. Her clients can expect to feel supported through out the therapeutic process. Her clients report gaining valuable insight, skills, and symptom relief from working with her.
Hello and Welcome. I am Temple Jackson, MSW, LICSW. I am the 4th Generation of Clinical Social Workers in my family. Indeed it is a calling! I offer 25 years of confident, professional Clinical Counseling and Crisis Management services. The research regarding the benefits of Mental Health Counseling, is solid. Professional counseling can exponentially improve Your health and Your daily life. Including, your physical, mental and spiritual health. I offer 25 years of confident, professional Clinical Counseling and Crisis Management services.
Hello and Welcome. I am Temple Jackson, MSW, LICSW. I am the 4th Generation of Clinical Social Workers in my family. Indeed it is a calling! I offer 25 years of confident, professional Clinical Counseling and Crisis Management services. The research regarding the benefits of Mental Health Counseling, is solid. Professional counseling can exponentially improve Your health and Your daily life. Including, your physical, mental and spiritual health. I offer 25 years of confident, professional Clinical Counseling and Crisis Management services.
Meet Our Attachment-based Therapists
Welcome to my practice. I provide support for people navigating transitions of all kinds: adolescence, college and young adulthood, parenthood and partnership across the lifespan. In our work, clients deepen their sense of internal clarity, emotional awareness and sense of relatedness in order to live their lives more fully.
Welcome to my practice. I provide support for people navigating transitions of all kinds: adolescence, college and young adulthood, parenthood and partnership across the lifespan. In our work, clients deepen their sense of internal clarity, emotional awareness and sense of relatedness in order to live their lives more fully.
How do you know if your sexual behavior is out of control? It's a subjective question that many men unfortunately wait until relationship, occupational or medical consequences accumulate before considering. I believe the most important person to evaluate concerns with regulating sexual behavior is the man experiencing the dilemma. I start with two basic questions: "What is your conflict with your sexual behavior?" and "What is your vision for your sexual health?" Since 2001, I have provided a safe, informed and confidential space for sexual health conversations with heterosexual, gay and bisexual men.
How do you know if your sexual behavior is out of control? It's a subjective question that many men unfortunately wait until relationship, occupational or medical consequences accumulate before considering. I believe the most important person to evaluate concerns with regulating sexual behavior is the man experiencing the dilemma. I start with two basic questions: "What is your conflict with your sexual behavior?" and "What is your vision for your sexual health?" Since 2001, I have provided a safe, informed and confidential space for sexual health conversations with heterosexual, gay and bisexual men.
The problems that bring us to therapy often start as solutions to life's problems- our best efforts to get by in a difficult world. When these solutions stop working, and when depression and anxiety break through despite our best efforts to cope, it is wise to seek help. You are giving yourself a gift in doing so.
The problems that bring us to therapy often start as solutions to life's problems- our best efforts to get by in a difficult world. When these solutions stop working, and when depression and anxiety break through despite our best efforts to cope, it is wise to seek help. You are giving yourself a gift in doing so.
Hello and Welcome. I am Temple Jackson, MSW, LICSW. I am the 4th Generation of Clinical Social Workers in my family. Indeed it is a calling! I offer 25 years of confident, professional Clinical Counseling and Crisis Management services. The research regarding the benefits of Mental Health Counseling, is solid. Professional counseling can exponentially improve Your health and Your daily life. Including, your physical, mental and spiritual health. I offer 25 years of confident, professional Clinical Counseling and Crisis Management services.
Hello and Welcome. I am Temple Jackson, MSW, LICSW. I am the 4th Generation of Clinical Social Workers in my family. Indeed it is a calling! I offer 25 years of confident, professional Clinical Counseling and Crisis Management services. The research regarding the benefits of Mental Health Counseling, is solid. Professional counseling can exponentially improve Your health and Your daily life. Including, your physical, mental and spiritual health. I offer 25 years of confident, professional Clinical Counseling and Crisis Management services.
Offering discount to federal employees who’ve lost their job due to DOGE! I've been providing psychotherapy for over twenty-five years. I am passionate about this work and have helped many people change their lives for the better. I believe in a person's ability to make their life as full and rich as they want it to be. Therapy can help you get what you need and want in your relationships, work, and other areas of life. I am easy to talk to and bring a lot of warmth and caring to therapy. I sometimes use innovative approaches including walking in nature with clients, hypnotherapy, pet therapy, and writing/art therapy.
Offering discount to federal employees who’ve lost their job due to DOGE! I've been providing psychotherapy for over twenty-five years. I am passionate about this work and have helped many people change their lives for the better. I believe in a person's ability to make their life as full and rich as they want it to be. Therapy can help you get what you need and want in your relationships, work, and other areas of life. I am easy to talk to and bring a lot of warmth and caring to therapy. I sometimes use innovative approaches including walking in nature with clients, hypnotherapy, pet therapy, and writing/art therapy.
Fear steals so much from us: our ability to breathe deeply, explore with curiosity, and connect to ourselves and others. When fear takes over our thoughts and choices, we often don’t quite feel like ourselves anymore. You might notice that you start to feel overwhelmed by the weight of intrusive thoughts, stress, or money, and you're not sure what to do. This is where I come in. I'm here to support you in gaining tools to let your values lead the life you want to live and reconnect to yourself. Because so much of what weighs on us can feel heavy, I welcome humor in our sessions as a way to disrupt fear & overcome uncertainty.
Fear steals so much from us: our ability to breathe deeply, explore with curiosity, and connect to ourselves and others. When fear takes over our thoughts and choices, we often don’t quite feel like ourselves anymore. You might notice that you start to feel overwhelmed by the weight of intrusive thoughts, stress, or money, and you're not sure what to do. This is where I come in. I'm here to support you in gaining tools to let your values lead the life you want to live and reconnect to yourself. Because so much of what weighs on us can feel heavy, I welcome humor in our sessions as a way to disrupt fear & overcome uncertainty.
My ideal client is someone who feels stuck in their emotions, relationships, or sense of purpose. They may struggle with mood disorders, emotional dysregulation, or lingering effects of past experiences that continue to shape their present. They seek therapy for symptom relief, deeper self-understanding, and meaningful change. My clients often want to improve their emotional resilience, develop healthier relationships, and gain clarity about their goals and direction in life. They are looking for a therapist who can provide insight, challenge unhelpful patterns, and offer a space where they are seen and understood.
My ideal client is someone who feels stuck in their emotions, relationships, or sense of purpose. They may struggle with mood disorders, emotional dysregulation, or lingering effects of past experiences that continue to shape their present. They seek therapy for symptom relief, deeper self-understanding, and meaningful change. My clients often want to improve their emotional resilience, develop healthier relationships, and gain clarity about their goals and direction in life. They are looking for a therapist who can provide insight, challenge unhelpful patterns, and offer a space where they are seen and understood.
I view therapy as an invitation to bring awareness to the here and now. For many of us, we press forward, through, and over difficult feelings when they arise in our daily lives. Often they show up as unwanted thoughts or images. They not only fill us with dread, but we will go to great lengths to avoid them. On the other hand, what if moving toward our feelings actually reduces the influence they have over us, allowing us to attend to the very things we value, thereby creating meaning and purpose in our lives.
I view therapy as an invitation to bring awareness to the here and now. For many of us, we press forward, through, and over difficult feelings when they arise in our daily lives. Often they show up as unwanted thoughts or images. They not only fill us with dread, but we will go to great lengths to avoid them. On the other hand, what if moving toward our feelings actually reduces the influence they have over us, allowing us to attend to the very things we value, thereby creating meaning and purpose in our lives.
At times the road to your fullest life is found by moving through trauma, rage, loss, and betrayal. How we cope with those hardships is important. Therapy can help you become more aware of suffering, the sources that are causing it, and tools to help you overcome it. I invite us to imagine a life beyond fear, shame, and regret. One where you feel your innate wisdom, compassion, and capacity, to live life more fully despite all of its complexities.
At times the road to your fullest life is found by moving through trauma, rage, loss, and betrayal. How we cope with those hardships is important. Therapy can help you become more aware of suffering, the sources that are causing it, and tools to help you overcome it. I invite us to imagine a life beyond fear, shame, and regret. One where you feel your innate wisdom, compassion, and capacity, to live life more fully despite all of its complexities.
