Available Therapists in Washington, DC
District Counseling and Psychotherapy at
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, CPATP, DWTF, SEP
5 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20036
Something brought you here — and you don't need me to tell you what it is. You already know what's been weighing on you.
What you might be looking for is a therapist who actually gets it. Someone with real experience, not just textbook training. Maybe you've never really talked to anyone about what's going on. Maybe you're a man looking for a space where you can actually go deeper. Maybe you're LGBTQ+ and want a therapist who gets it without needing a tutorial first
Whatever brought you here, you're ready for something to actually change. Let's figure out together what that looks like.
Something brought you here — and you don't need me to tell you what it is. You already know what's been weighing on you.
What you might be looking for is a therapist who actually gets it. Someone with real experience, not just textbook training. Maybe you've never really talked to anyone about what's going on. Maybe you're a man looking for a space where you can actually go deeper. Maybe you're LGBTQ+ and want a therapist who gets it without needing a tutorial first
Whatever brought you here, you're ready for something to actually change. Let's figure out together what that looks like.
I'm Sara, the founder of this cozy little mental health practice!
Greenhouse is home to a passionate team of providers who deliver high-quality, personalized mental health care to adults and teens of all genders. Whether you're tackling a specific challenge or just feeling like it's time to grow, we’re here to support you every step of the way.
At Greenhouse, we believe mental healthcare isn’t a luxury, it’s a right. That’s why we lead with compassion, meet you with zero judgment, and celebrate the unique human you are. Our therapy isn’t one-size-fits-all — it’s personal, thoughtful, and rooted in real connection.
I'm Sara, the founder of this cozy little mental health practice!
Greenhouse is home to a passionate team of providers who deliver high-quality, personalized mental health care to adults and teens of all genders. Whether you're tackling a specific challenge or just feeling like it's time to grow, we’re here to support you every step of the way.
At Greenhouse, we believe mental healthcare isn’t a luxury, it’s a right. That’s why we lead with compassion, meet you with zero judgment, and celebrate the unique human you are. Our therapy isn’t one-size-fits-all — it’s personal, thoughtful, and rooted in real connection.
I've worked with a wide range of individuals who have been deeply impacted by trauma due to family conflict, instability, and hardship. I have specialized experience working with trauma-related mental illness and attempt to create a brave space for clients to process their most vulnerable experiences. I enjoy being creative and collaborative with my clients while acknowledging each individual's intrinsic value and worth. I strive to provide an inclusive environment for my clients, giving empathy, acceptance, and empowerment to help them overcome shame and the overwhelming way their trauma impacts their lives.
I've worked with a wide range of individuals who have been deeply impacted by trauma due to family conflict, instability, and hardship. I have specialized experience working with trauma-related mental illness and attempt to create a brave space for clients to process their most vulnerable experiences. I enjoy being creative and collaborative with my clients while acknowledging each individual's intrinsic value and worth. I strive to provide an inclusive environment for my clients, giving empathy, acceptance, and empowerment to help them overcome shame and the overwhelming way their trauma impacts their lives.
If you are tired of repetitive fights, arguments that leave you feeling worse, or there isn't much talking or connection, and tension, call me. I'm very engaging, and will provide direction, calm, and lightheartedness to cut through tension. If you are experiencing a crisis in your relationship, I can help. As a couple's expert, I aim to stabilize major conflict in the first month, starting in the first session. You will become experienced in managing, navigating, and repairing to reach peace with your partner. Additionally, as a cultural specialist, I have worked extensively with intercultural, interracial, & immigrant couples.
If you are tired of repetitive fights, arguments that leave you feeling worse, or there isn't much talking or connection, and tension, call me. I'm very engaging, and will provide direction, calm, and lightheartedness to cut through tension. If you are experiencing a crisis in your relationship, I can help. As a couple's expert, I aim to stabilize major conflict in the first month, starting in the first session. You will become experienced in managing, navigating, and repairing to reach peace with your partner. Additionally, as a cultural specialist, I have worked extensively with intercultural, interracial, & immigrant couples.
Grounded in the alliance between the patient and clinician, psychotherapy provides a forum to communicate, organize, and manage thoughts and feelings. Treatment focuses on the expression and examination of emotion, exploration of avoidances, and identification of recurring themes and patterns. In addition to the cathartic impact, psychotherapy engenders flexibility of thought, tolerance, and opportunities to make more informed choices. I provide individual, couples, and family therapy for a variety of concerns, including: • Depression • Anxiety • Trauma • Relational difficulties and interpersonal conflict • Life transitions • Loss and grief • Stress management.
Grounded in the alliance between the patient and clinician, psychotherapy provides a forum to communicate, organize, and manage thoughts and feelings. Treatment focuses on the expression and examination of emotion, exploration of avoidances, and identification of recurring themes and patterns. In addition to the cathartic impact, psychotherapy engenders flexibility of thought, tolerance, and opportunities to make more informed choices. I provide individual, couples, and family therapy for a variety of concerns, including: • Depression • Anxiety • Trauma • Relational difficulties and interpersonal conflict • Life transitions • Loss and grief • Stress management.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California as well as the Washington DC area. I received I received my B.AS., and M.Ed. from Kent State University, and studied abroad at Oxford University in Oxford England. Over the last several years, I have provided Mental and Behavioral health services to the following populations: Individuals, Couples, and Families seeking clinical support in the schools, home setting, and community. I have also serviced foster care, adolescent females of color w/ children through a “Moms and Babies” program in Los Angeles.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California as well as the Washington DC area. I received I received my B.AS., and M.Ed. from Kent State University, and studied abroad at Oxford University in Oxford England. Over the last several years, I have provided Mental and Behavioral health services to the following populations: Individuals, Couples, and Families seeking clinical support in the schools, home setting, and community. I have also serviced foster care, adolescent females of color w/ children through a “Moms and Babies” program in Los Angeles.
I am certified in anxiety, depression, and trauma (EMDR). I am also a relationship expert with a PhD in marriage and family therapy and a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW-S, LICSW). I have over 20 years of experience providing therapy to individuals, couples, groups, and families. I'm the author of the relationship survival guide- “Hate My Marriage”. Many of my clients choose alternative methods for dealing with anxiety and depression instead of prescription medication. I am also a certified herbalist and a practitioner of yoga. I'm not just EMDR "trained", but also certified with advanced hours in trauma.
I am certified in anxiety, depression, and trauma (EMDR). I am also a relationship expert with a PhD in marriage and family therapy and a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW-S, LICSW). I have over 20 years of experience providing therapy to individuals, couples, groups, and families. I'm the author of the relationship survival guide- “Hate My Marriage”. Many of my clients choose alternative methods for dealing with anxiety and depression instead of prescription medication. I am also a certified herbalist and a practitioner of yoga. I'm not just EMDR "trained", but also certified with advanced hours in trauma.
I believe that people can heal and change - and that therapy can be a powerful tool in that process. I'm a graduate of Harvard and Columbia Universities, and my approach with clients is collaborative, supportive, and results-oriented. In a safe and nonjudgmental environment, my aim is to provide you with the insights and tools that will help you create a more productive and fulfilling life. We will start with where you are, and work together to make long-lasting changes.
I believe that people can heal and change - and that therapy can be a powerful tool in that process. I'm a graduate of Harvard and Columbia Universities, and my approach with clients is collaborative, supportive, and results-oriented. In a safe and nonjudgmental environment, my aim is to provide you with the insights and tools that will help you create a more productive and fulfilling life. We will start with where you are, and work together to make long-lasting changes.
I am a Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW) currently practicing within the District of Columbia. Children, teens, and young adults are the foundation for our future society. This population and their families are the bulk of the services that I provide. My therapeutic sessions focus on relieving stress by simply solving problems. My approach is to be honest, direct, while creating an environment for openness and collaborating with clients on their goals. Cognitive Behavior Therapy is the theoretical approach of preference. I believe that everyone can change, and that your journey should not be compared to anyone else.
I am a Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW) currently practicing within the District of Columbia. Children, teens, and young adults are the foundation for our future society. This population and their families are the bulk of the services that I provide. My therapeutic sessions focus on relieving stress by simply solving problems. My approach is to be honest, direct, while creating an environment for openness and collaborating with clients on their goals. Cognitive Behavior Therapy is the theoretical approach of preference. I believe that everyone can change, and that your journey should not be compared to anyone else.
As a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with a Doctorate in Clinical Social Work, I am passionate about actively listening to human experiences. I understand that many people deeply desire to be heard, honored, and feel connected. I firmly believe that clients are the experts of their own lives, and it is a privilege for me to cultivate a space where they feel safe and brave enough to invite me into the most challenging and vulnerable parts of their journeys.
As a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with a Doctorate in Clinical Social Work, I am passionate about actively listening to human experiences. I understand that many people deeply desire to be heard, honored, and feel connected. I firmly believe that clients are the experts of their own lives, and it is a privilege for me to cultivate a space where they feel safe and brave enough to invite me into the most challenging and vulnerable parts of their journeys.
I see patients suffering from anxiety, depression, self-destructive patterns, relationship issues, sexual difficulties, identity, adjustment problems in psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, and couple's counseling. My aim is to relieve mental distress and interpersonal conflict by deepening self-understanding and self-control. After 36 years in practice, my clinical experience is broad and deep. My reputation and publications on relational, religious and ethical topics sometimes attracts patients with these difficulties. A graduate of Harvard University (MBA,PhD) and Washington Psychoanalytic Institute, I practice in Washington, DC.
I see patients suffering from anxiety, depression, self-destructive patterns, relationship issues, sexual difficulties, identity, adjustment problems in psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, and couple's counseling. My aim is to relieve mental distress and interpersonal conflict by deepening self-understanding and self-control. After 36 years in practice, my clinical experience is broad and deep. My reputation and publications on relational, religious and ethical topics sometimes attracts patients with these difficulties. A graduate of Harvard University (MBA,PhD) and Washington Psychoanalytic Institute, I practice in Washington, DC.
Healing is sparked by the bravery you already have, and it is my privilege to help you harness it. Living with unresolved trauma creates barriers that impact your daily life. I know how overwhelming it can be to take the first step towards rebuilding, so I will support your journey by centering authenticity and curiosity in our therapeutic space. Together, we will connect your trauma and its influence on your decision-making, behaviors, sense of self, and relationships. Since healing is non-linear, specific to your story, and empowered by your vision for the future, you will lead and determine the direction of our process.
Healing is sparked by the bravery you already have, and it is my privilege to help you harness it. Living with unresolved trauma creates barriers that impact your daily life. I know how overwhelming it can be to take the first step towards rebuilding, so I will support your journey by centering authenticity and curiosity in our therapeutic space. Together, we will connect your trauma and its influence on your decision-making, behaviors, sense of self, and relationships. Since healing is non-linear, specific to your story, and empowered by your vision for the future, you will lead and determine the direction of our process.
I believe that the foundation of successful therapy is a strong relationship between therapist and client. To this end, I strive to create an authentic, collaborative, and supportive space in which her clients can feel comfortable providing feedback and taking an active role in their care. My goal is to help clients develop and maintain a fulfilling life in which they are able to achieve their own goals. I strive to demonstrate flexibility in her approach to ensure that treatment is tailored to meet the needs of each individual.
I believe that the foundation of successful therapy is a strong relationship between therapist and client. To this end, I strive to create an authentic, collaborative, and supportive space in which her clients can feel comfortable providing feedback and taking an active role in their care. My goal is to help clients develop and maintain a fulfilling life in which they are able to achieve their own goals. I strive to demonstrate flexibility in her approach to ensure that treatment is tailored to meet the needs of each individual.
No matter your past or present, your haves or have-nots, life can be difficult. We believe that people need to be understood – to feel validated and acknowledged for who they are, what they're good at, and how they may struggle. Without these moments of understanding, life can feel mundane, lonely, or deeply confusing. At the most troubling times, when stress, depression, or relationships overwhelm, change can seem impossible. Yet change is made possible through a trusting therapeutic relationship and a careful understanding of oneself and others.
No matter your past or present, your haves or have-nots, life can be difficult. We believe that people need to be understood – to feel validated and acknowledged for who they are, what they're good at, and how they may struggle. Without these moments of understanding, life can feel mundane, lonely, or deeply confusing. At the most troubling times, when stress, depression, or relationships overwhelm, change can seem impossible. Yet change is made possible through a trusting therapeutic relationship and a careful understanding of oneself and others.
Wellness Walk-ins Available for our First Responders in need.
The mission of OTR is to provide ethical and professional clinical services to those overcoming trauma and those struggling within their self and relationships. OTR's commitment to our patients is to empower, support, and guide them on a journey of healing and growth. Our clinicians are integrative in their treatment approaches in order to effectively meet our patients' needs. Licensed to practice in VA, DC, and MD. We do at times have a wait for new clients due to most cases being long term. Please let us know if you are public safety/first responder, or deploying or leaving for assignment soon for further intake information.
Wellness Walk-ins Available for our First Responders in need.
The mission of OTR is to provide ethical and professional clinical services to those overcoming trauma and those struggling within their self and relationships. OTR's commitment to our patients is to empower, support, and guide them on a journey of healing and growth. Our clinicians are integrative in their treatment approaches in order to effectively meet our patients' needs. Licensed to practice in VA, DC, and MD. We do at times have a wait for new clients due to most cases being long term. Please let us know if you are public safety/first responder, or deploying or leaving for assignment soon for further intake information.
Excessive pornography use can eat away at the foundation of trust in relationships, leaving your partner feeling deeply hurt and inadequate. How can something so common and seemingly benign be so hard to control? It starts with casual screen use for work that morphs effortlessly into social media, then adult content, cam sites, or OnlyFans. This is especially challenging for ambitious men used to figuring things out alone. I’m not just a professional; I’ve been in your shoes and know the cost to your integrity when this goes unaddressed. If you're tired of this cycle, there is a clear path out.
Excessive pornography use can eat away at the foundation of trust in relationships, leaving your partner feeling deeply hurt and inadequate. How can something so common and seemingly benign be so hard to control? It starts with casual screen use for work that morphs effortlessly into social media, then adult content, cam sites, or OnlyFans. This is especially challenging for ambitious men used to figuring things out alone. I’m not just a professional; I’ve been in your shoes and know the cost to your integrity when this goes unaddressed. If you're tired of this cycle, there is a clear path out.
I use a compassionate and non-judgmental approach in my work with people of diverse backgrounds. My work is solution-focused, aimed at addressing ways people are dissatisfied with or struggle in their lives. Primary areas of work include trauma, depression, anxiety, medical issues, traumatic brain injury, and sexual health and intimacy concerns. I have extensive experience working with active duty military personnel, veterans, and civilians with deployment-related experience.
I use a compassionate and non-judgmental approach in my work with people of diverse backgrounds. My work is solution-focused, aimed at addressing ways people are dissatisfied with or struggle in their lives. Primary areas of work include trauma, depression, anxiety, medical issues, traumatic brain injury, and sexual health and intimacy concerns. I have extensive experience working with active duty military personnel, veterans, and civilians with deployment-related experience.
Capital Center for Psychotherapy and Wellness
Psychologist, PsyD, Sex, Therapi
2 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20009
We're available for in person and virtual clients for all your psychotherapy and wellness needs.
I’m the owner and CEO of the Capital Center for Psychotherapy and Wellness (CCPW), where we offer a wide range of holistic services including therapy (individual, couples, group, sex), psychiatry, ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, acupuncture, massage, nutrition, fitness, and more. I’m a clinical psychologist, certified sex therapist, PhD candidate in Sexology, and psychedelic therapist. I specialize in LGBTQ+ issues, sex and relationships, trauma, body image, mood and eating disorders, and social justice-informed care.
We're available for in person and virtual clients for all your psychotherapy and wellness needs.
I’m the owner and CEO of the Capital Center for Psychotherapy and Wellness (CCPW), where we offer a wide range of holistic services including therapy (individual, couples, group, sex), psychiatry, ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, acupuncture, massage, nutrition, fitness, and more. I’m a clinical psychologist, certified sex therapist, PhD candidate in Sexology, and psychedelic therapist. I specialize in LGBTQ+ issues, sex and relationships, trauma, body image, mood and eating disorders, and social justice-informed care.
My ideal clients are adults navigating the complex emotional terrain of chronic illness and health challenges. They often struggle with anxiety, depression, grief over lost capabilities, and difficulties adjusting to a new normal. Many feel isolated or misunderstood by those who haven't experienced chronic health issues. They seek a space to process their experiences, develop coping strategies, and find meaning despite physical limitations. Their goals typically include reducing distress, improving relationships strained by illness, advocating effectively for their needs, and reclaiming agency in their lives.
My ideal clients are adults navigating the complex emotional terrain of chronic illness and health challenges. They often struggle with anxiety, depression, grief over lost capabilities, and difficulties adjusting to a new normal. Many feel isolated or misunderstood by those who haven't experienced chronic health issues. They seek a space to process their experiences, develop coping strategies, and find meaning despite physical limitations. Their goals typically include reducing distress, improving relationships strained by illness, advocating effectively for their needs, and reclaiming agency in their lives.
After 34 years as a Licensed
Clinical Social Worker, I have decided not to renew the license and to continue working as a Relationship Coach.
What's wrong with this relationship? The same problems keep on repeating time after time. So what does a study of psychology reveal? A well-trained and experienced psychotherapist can help to shine a light into the dark unconscious places which shroud the mysteries. This helps to bring the issues into consciousness, and once there, allows you to work with them. This work involves change. There may be many underlying issues which will become the work as they become apparent.
After 34 years as a Licensed
Clinical Social Worker, I have decided not to renew the license and to continue working as a Relationship Coach.
What's wrong with this relationship? The same problems keep on repeating time after time. So what does a study of psychology reveal? A well-trained and experienced psychotherapist can help to shine a light into the dark unconscious places which shroud the mysteries. This helps to bring the issues into consciousness, and once there, allows you to work with them. This work involves change. There may be many underlying issues which will become the work as they become apparent.


