Bisexual Therapists in Washington, DC

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.

More than your Therapist -Your Biographer-- In sharing your story- you can get Perspective , Power and Peace. LGBTQ- Supportive Therapy-providing an empathetic ear and concrete solutions. Whether your struggling with Anxiety, Trauma or Relationship Issues- or not being in one -you don't have to do it alone. Have You - your kid or spouse come out as Transgender, Lesbian Bisexual or Gay or HIV+ and have questions I have helped many others like you and have trained thousands of Healthcare Providers on how to be more clinically competent and sensitive in their care. Let's do the work together!

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based form of psychotherapy with a high success rate in treating anxiety, depression, social anxiety, phobias, and many other problems. Together, I will help you identify what thoughts and behaviors have been unhelpful, preventing you from living the life you desire. You will learn strategies and techniques in session to apply in your daily life for effective change. We will work as a collaborative partnership, progressing at a pace most comfortable for you.

My clients appreciate my warmth and kindness as well as my active engagement and communication. My approach includes behavioral, psychodynamic and psycho-educational strategies. Many clients have workplace issues as well as problems of daily life and conflict within the family setting. Often clients need to get in touch with their strengths and learn some new coping skills and strategies to enhance their relationships and quality of life. I have a special interest in themes of burnout, midlife transitions and work/life balance. I am prepared for short and medium term commitments.

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 enjoy helping clients with anxiety and depression, career counseling, relationship issues, sexuality and LGBTQ+ issues, and stress. My background in evidence-based education and training has allowed me to build the skills needed to create a safe space for individuals and couples to bring their most sensitive issues and create a therapeutic alliance that allows us to work towards building the skills needed to cope and thrive. I have over a decade of experience working with youth and adults in various settings, including as an educator, facilitator, and a human resources leader.

Life can be messy, chaotic, and complicated; therapy is a lot like spring cleaning. Together, we will work to unpack and reorganize your life to find meaning, connection, understanding, and even humor. I aim to hold a compassionate, honest space that allows you to reach your goals and build on your strengths. In my practice, I support individuals that are impacted by trauma, sexual trauma, chronic illness, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and feelings of low self-worth. I focus on building an empathic relationship with my clients to align their physical, mental, emotional, and social goals with therapy.

We are a collective of Black, queer, of immigrant experience, sex-positive, and neuroexpansive, femme and nonbinary therapists, coaches, and consultants specializing in trauma-informed, somatics-rooted, identity-affirming, and ancestral-based modalities. Our offerings include EMDR, reiki/energy healing, emotional freedom tapping, sex therapy, talk therapy, grief counseling, and vocal coaching. We collaborate with BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ individuals, couples, and communities throughout the diaspora looking to enhance connection, find freedom, practice compassion, and reclaim their power.

Do you struggle to motivate, care for yourself & daily tasks, or feel overwhelmed with the responsibilities of life? Are your relationships suffering because of this stress you feel? You desire to find a sense of peace amidst the chaos. You want to be able to relax, to enjoy your life. You are a whole human being deserving of fulfilling relationships, connection, and meaningful direction. Let's take a step together in figuring out how to make things flow more smoothly, to talk through what possible hindrances could be impeding your goal of a more balanced, centered life.

Emailed Inquiries preferred. If you are seeking to enhance your life by building connection, confidence, character, and community, we invite you to contact us so we can begin the journey together. We work, primarily, from a Cognitive-Behavioral approach, which is a short-term, results-oriented method. Our clinicians use multiple counseling methodologies including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Relational Cultural Therapy (RCT), Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness practices, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), and others.

As a queer trans neurodivergent therapist with my own history of trauma, I know what it's like to feel trapped in cycles you can't seem to escape, and I know what it's like to fear judgment based on what you do to survive. I have a decade of experience providing culturally affirming, trauma-responsive counseling and care to LGBTQ clients and others directly impacted by intersectional oppression. If you are struggling - if you feel stuck - I can help you escape patterns of survival and learn to thrive. I can help you unpack trauma and move forward unburdened.

I work with adults struggling with relationship issues, addiction, depression, anxiety, and PTSD. Many of my clients are high performers who have become successful despite a difficult childhood. If you are curious how therapy can help you reduce your suffering, improve your relationships, and help you heal from past traumas, I encourage you to reach out for a free consultation. I use elements of EMDR therapy in my approach. I am kink allied and sex positive. I invite you to come as you are. I will respect, support, and encourage you during our time in therapy.

I specialize in working with adults interested in therapy beyond just talk therapy. The people I work with are motivated to understand and heal themselves in new ways. Oftentimes, they struggle with symptoms such as recurring negative patterns in their life, anxiety, depression, anger, overwhelm, relationship issues, problematic family dynamics, trouble getting new habits to stick, compulsively using external things to feel better (i.e. work, people, alcohol), pain, headaches, and more. Through a mixture of talk therapy and body centered approaches, we will explore sources of trauma and healing with curiosity.

You can become someone who you can learn to love and trust, and I would like to help you with that. My name is Ella Henley and I am a trauma therapist with over 20 years of experience working with survivors. I offer individual talk therapy services to address PTSD and CPTSD, anxiety, dissociation, regulation issues related to mood, identity, executive function, and attachment and developmental trauma. I enjoy working with neurodiverse and LGBTQIA+ individuals. I am Anti-Racist, Queer, Trans, Kink, and Poly affirming. My theoretical approach marries Buddhist psychology with psychodynamics, Dialectics, and Internal Family Systems.

Sometimes the world can feel impossibly heavy, and it is exhausting to cope with underlying challenges like chronic stressors, depression, anxiety, or trauma. Having a space to fully vent your worries and frustrations without fear or guilt is so important for mental health, but often so difficult to find. I approach my clients with warmth and without judgment. I work to cultivate a collaborative connection with clients, while empowering them to make sustainable, long-term changes, beyond our time together.

Feeling alone? Confused with how you got here, or even where to go from here? Frustrated with not feeling authentic? Or maybe you’re stuck in the same pattern. My therapeutic style is affirming, collaborative, and warm. I provide a compassionate space to explore your experience, and experiment with what it means to live authentically in a world of conflicting norms/expectations. Together, we will work to make intentional and sustainable changes.