Brainspotting Therapists in Washington, DC
Arielle approaches therapy holistically, infusing Somatics, Internal Family Systems, Relational, Attachment-Based, Psychodynamic, Brainspotting, and Shamanic Modalities into the healing container.
I've served hundreds of people who care deeply about the world and others, but often feel anxious, fearful, dissociated, or dissatisfied with themselves, their relationships, and overall lives. This is often influenced by past trauma, painful relationship experiences, stress, and oppressive social forces. Folks often work through things with me they've hesitated exploring, such as childhood abuse, sexual assault, relational violence, complex grief, and non-ordinary state experiences. I am passionate about helping people heal the root of these challenges to reclaim their embodied, authentic sense of personal power and confidence.
Arielle approaches therapy holistically, infusing Somatics, Internal Family Systems, Relational, Attachment-Based, Psychodynamic, Brainspotting, and Shamanic Modalities into the healing container.
I've served hundreds of people who care deeply about the world and others, but often feel anxious, fearful, dissociated, or dissatisfied with themselves, their relationships, and overall lives. This is often influenced by past trauma, painful relationship experiences, stress, and oppressive social forces. Folks often work through things with me they've hesitated exploring, such as childhood abuse, sexual assault, relational violence, complex grief, and non-ordinary state experiences. I am passionate about helping people heal the root of these challenges to reclaim their embodied, authentic sense of personal power and confidence.
Integrative somatic therapist trained in EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, Brainspotting, and IFS (Level 1).
Trauma isn’t always about the big, obvious events. Sometimes, it hides in the small, everyday moments. Over time, these experiences leave traces, shaping how you navigate the world. Here are just a few ways trauma might show up in your life: That familiar knot in your chest as you say yes, even when you're acheing for a no. The endless stream of “what-ifs” that hijack your rest, keeping you awake long after your body begs for sleep. The guilt that creeps in when you try to set a boundary. The fear that you’ll disappoint if you stop being everything to everyone. The anxious energy buzzing in your body when you sell yourself short.
Integrative somatic therapist trained in EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, Brainspotting, and IFS (Level 1).
Trauma isn’t always about the big, obvious events. Sometimes, it hides in the small, everyday moments. Over time, these experiences leave traces, shaping how you navigate the world. Here are just a few ways trauma might show up in your life: That familiar knot in your chest as you say yes, even when you're acheing for a no. The endless stream of “what-ifs” that hijack your rest, keeping you awake long after your body begs for sleep. The guilt that creeps in when you try to set a boundary. The fear that you’ll disappoint if you stop being everything to everyone. The anxious energy buzzing in your body when you sell yourself short.
Susan Saint-Rossy -- The Relationship Therapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
5 Endorsed
Serves Area
Trauma training includes EMDR and Brainspotting.
You look like the perfect high achieving couple from the outside, but behind closed doors you are struggling with communication, conflict, and connection. You are both suffering–either out loud through conflict or silently through shutting down. You worry about how big the next argument will be or how long you will get (or give) the silent treatment. You may even feel betrayed and are spiraling. You're keeping up with your work and paying attention to your children’s needs. But you’re lonely together. You don’t want to walk away from the relationship, but it’s feeling almost too painful to keep the status quo.
Trauma training includes EMDR and Brainspotting.
You look like the perfect high achieving couple from the outside, but behind closed doors you are struggling with communication, conflict, and connection. You are both suffering–either out loud through conflict or silently through shutting down. You worry about how big the next argument will be or how long you will get (or give) the silent treatment. You may even feel betrayed and are spiraling. You're keeping up with your work and paying attention to your children’s needs. But you’re lonely together. You don’t want to walk away from the relationship, but it’s feeling almost too painful to keep the status quo.
I am trained in EMDR, Brainspotting, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and more.
Starting a healing journey can be daunting. Sometimes we ask ourselves, “where do I even start? What will I find on this path? Will this last forever?”, but given the proper space and connection, I believe we all have the willpower and motivation to overcome the obstacles set before us. Whether you’re healing from trauma, living with addiction, navigating identity, or dealing with other mental health concerns, I will be there to walk beside you on your healing journey.
I am trained in EMDR, Brainspotting, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and more.
Starting a healing journey can be daunting. Sometimes we ask ourselves, “where do I even start? What will I find on this path? Will this last forever?”, but given the proper space and connection, I believe we all have the willpower and motivation to overcome the obstacles set before us. Whether you’re healing from trauma, living with addiction, navigating identity, or dealing with other mental health concerns, I will be there to walk beside you on your healing journey.
As a first-gen college grad committed to Civil Rights, my work is inspired by those who fight for equality and justice. I specialize in affirming and empowering Black, Latine/a/x, Indigenous, Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI), and other People of Color, as well as LGBTQIA+ communities. I provide a therapeutic space that acknowledges the challenges and strengths of overcoming adversity. I focus on helping individuals understand the intricate relationships between their emotional, cognitive, and behavioral patterns through a strength-based lens.
As a first-gen college grad committed to Civil Rights, my work is inspired by those who fight for equality and justice. I specialize in affirming and empowering Black, Latine/a/x, Indigenous, Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI), and other People of Color, as well as LGBTQIA+ communities. I provide a therapeutic space that acknowledges the challenges and strengths of overcoming adversity. I focus on helping individuals understand the intricate relationships between their emotional, cognitive, and behavioral patterns through a strength-based lens.
Words can be difficult some days, especially when they are locked in our minds. Expressing oneself effectively can be challenging. Thoughts may be unclear, feelings hard to identify, or needs tough to articulate. I believe people possess inner wisdom and the ability to navigate these situations with greater clarity. My role is to guide people with a strengths-based approach. Together, we explore their inner world, develop practical coping strategies, and build their ability to manage psychological entropy. Clients can expect to feel empowered, gain insights, and learn skills for a balanced and fulfilling life.
Words can be difficult some days, especially when they are locked in our minds. Expressing oneself effectively can be challenging. Thoughts may be unclear, feelings hard to identify, or needs tough to articulate. I believe people possess inner wisdom and the ability to navigate these situations with greater clarity. My role is to guide people with a strengths-based approach. Together, we explore their inner world, develop practical coping strategies, and build their ability to manage psychological entropy. Clients can expect to feel empowered, gain insights, and learn skills for a balanced and fulfilling life.
Dedicated to ongoing learning, I have obtained extensive training in evidence-based psychotherapies such as EMDR, Internal Family Systems, Brainspotting, CPT, and CBT-Insomnia.
Hello and welcome! All of us encounter times when our lives don't look like we expected they would. My passion for the last 19 years has been helping adults heal from past pain/trauma & live into their courage and freedom. I specialize in assisting people with re-discovering joy and wholeheartedness following life transitions. Your journey MATTERS and the way that you walk through this difficult season matters. I offer online psychotherapy to Clients in NY, TN, VA & FL, & DC.
Dedicated to ongoing learning, I have obtained extensive training in evidence-based psychotherapies such as EMDR, Internal Family Systems, Brainspotting, CPT, and CBT-Insomnia.
Hello and welcome! All of us encounter times when our lives don't look like we expected they would. My passion for the last 19 years has been helping adults heal from past pain/trauma & live into their courage and freedom. I specialize in assisting people with re-discovering joy and wholeheartedness following life transitions. Your journey MATTERS and the way that you walk through this difficult season matters. I offer online psychotherapy to Clients in NY, TN, VA & FL, & DC.
I am results-oriented and believe that healing begins within a strong, trusting therapeutic relationship. My work is grounded in knowing that the past—whether shaped by trauma, regret, or missed opportunities—doesn’t have to hold us back. Instead, it can become the very foundation for growth, and lasting change.
Certified in EMDR, I help individuals process and move through traumatic experiences in a safe, supportive environment. My work also includes helping those caught in cycles of overthinking, doubt, or fear-driven habits—stuck in mental loops, compulsive or ritualistic behaviors they can't stop, no matter how hard they try.
I am results-oriented and believe that healing begins within a strong, trusting therapeutic relationship. My work is grounded in knowing that the past—whether shaped by trauma, regret, or missed opportunities—doesn’t have to hold us back. Instead, it can become the very foundation for growth, and lasting change.
Certified in EMDR, I help individuals process and move through traumatic experiences in a safe, supportive environment. My work also includes helping those caught in cycles of overthinking, doubt, or fear-driven habits—stuck in mental loops, compulsive or ritualistic behaviors they can't stop, no matter how hard they try.
If you're someone who always puts others first, achieves without feeling "enough", or is navigating the tension between others expectations and your own path, I'm here to support! My aim is to help you detangle complex emotions, making sense of those times when your thinking conflicts with your feeling. Through co-curiosity and compassion toward all the parts of you, your nervous system will have an opportunity to build the self-trust that makes everything else feel possible and meaningful - even after ugly things happen. I look forward to helping you feel like the most confident, grounded, aligned and empowered version of you!
If you're someone who always puts others first, achieves without feeling "enough", or is navigating the tension between others expectations and your own path, I'm here to support! My aim is to help you detangle complex emotions, making sense of those times when your thinking conflicts with your feeling. Through co-curiosity and compassion toward all the parts of you, your nervous system will have an opportunity to build the self-trust that makes everything else feel possible and meaningful - even after ugly things happen. I look forward to helping you feel like the most confident, grounded, aligned and empowered version of you!
Somatic Experiencing, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Brainspotting, and Ancestral Lineage Wisdom healing.
I am a clinical social worker who specializes in holistic modalities that treat addiction, depression, anxiety, stress, and sports performance issues for persons 18+.
Somatic Experiencing, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Brainspotting, and Ancestral Lineage Wisdom healing.
I am a clinical social worker who specializes in holistic modalities that treat addiction, depression, anxiety, stress, and sports performance issues for persons 18+.
Graciela Bilis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, MEd, LPC-VA, LC-MD, NCC
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
MRS. BILIS, MS, MEd, Director of Ominis, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and a Certified Meditation Instructor, practices Integrative Counseling, an approach that takes into consideration both mind and body to reach wellness. Mrs. Bilis offers a multi-dimensional analysis and treatment plan uniquely designed for each individual. This approach includes the best and proven Eastern and Western modalities and practical life skills and resources to individuals, couples, and families to help them achieve optimum mind, body, and spiritual harmony in their lives and their environment.
MRS. BILIS, MS, MEd, Director of Ominis, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and a Certified Meditation Instructor, practices Integrative Counseling, an approach that takes into consideration both mind and body to reach wellness. Mrs. Bilis offers a multi-dimensional analysis and treatment plan uniquely designed for each individual. This approach includes the best and proven Eastern and Western modalities and practical life skills and resources to individuals, couples, and families to help them achieve optimum mind, body, and spiritual harmony in their lives and their environment.
Do you question whether it is safe to prioritize your own healing? Maybe you’ve been feeling caught in the undertow of people pleasing patterns in your relationships, unsure of how to find your way to shore. Perhaps the negative load you carry around feels heavy, while trying to keep your head above water. You seek a sense of self-empowerment and confidence to make decisions, without consulting several friends or family members first. You want to be familiar with various ways to soothe anxiety. You’d like to be able to offer yourself that darn self-compassion, without cringing or feeling discomfort in the process.
Do you question whether it is safe to prioritize your own healing? Maybe you’ve been feeling caught in the undertow of people pleasing patterns in your relationships, unsure of how to find your way to shore. Perhaps the negative load you carry around feels heavy, while trying to keep your head above water. You seek a sense of self-empowerment and confidence to make decisions, without consulting several friends or family members first. You want to be familiar with various ways to soothe anxiety. You’d like to be able to offer yourself that darn self-compassion, without cringing or feeling discomfort in the process.
I am a certified Brainspotting therapist.
Are you struggling with pornography or sexual compulsivity? Is secrecy, broken trust or loss of intimacy hurting your relationship? Or maybe you’re not in crisis, but you know your marriage could be stronger, more connected, more alive? You’re not alone–we have been through these issues personally and know what it’s like. I’m a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), and Hunter is a Certified Mentor Coach in long-term recovery. Together, we help men break free (porn, sexting, affairs, prostitution, etc) and we help couples rebuild trust and real intimacy.
I am a certified Brainspotting therapist.
Are you struggling with pornography or sexual compulsivity? Is secrecy, broken trust or loss of intimacy hurting your relationship? Or maybe you’re not in crisis, but you know your marriage could be stronger, more connected, more alive? You’re not alone–we have been through these issues personally and know what it’s like. I’m a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), and Hunter is a Certified Mentor Coach in long-term recovery. Together, we help men break free (porn, sexting, affairs, prostitution, etc) and we help couples rebuild trust and real intimacy.
The people I work with want to change the way they are feeling or relating to others. Whether acute trauma, relationship issues or emotional challenges, I work with clients to process physical and emotional symptoms that feel stuck. Building on your strengths, we will work together towards an outcome of added joy, aliveness and connection to self and others. My experience includes over 10 years working with youth, adults and families. My training to date has led me to NARM. Here is a bit about the model: https://www.thecandidly.com/2019/everything-you-should-know-about-narm-the-newest-form-of-trauma-therapy
The people I work with want to change the way they are feeling or relating to others. Whether acute trauma, relationship issues or emotional challenges, I work with clients to process physical and emotional symptoms that feel stuck. Building on your strengths, we will work together towards an outcome of added joy, aliveness and connection to self and others. My experience includes over 10 years working with youth, adults and families. My training to date has led me to NARM. Here is a bit about the model: https://www.thecandidly.com/2019/everything-you-should-know-about-narm-the-newest-form-of-trauma-therapy
Accepting new clients! Telehealth available in MA, DC, VA, AZ, WA, OR, UT, ID, LA, CO, NM. Moving through a painful transition? Want to make changes in your life? Need to figure out where to go from here & how to get there? Have you ever wondered what experiences in your life impact you the most and how to heal? I'd love to join you on your journey. From navigating big transitions, healing deep hurts to growing into your most meaningful dreams, I’m here to support you with warmth, compassion, & genuineness as well as a decade of experience & specialty training. Trauma informed approach - no problem is too big or small.
Accepting new clients! Telehealth available in MA, DC, VA, AZ, WA, OR, UT, ID, LA, CO, NM. Moving through a painful transition? Want to make changes in your life? Need to figure out where to go from here & how to get there? Have you ever wondered what experiences in your life impact you the most and how to heal? I'd love to join you on your journey. From navigating big transitions, healing deep hurts to growing into your most meaningful dreams, I’m here to support you with warmth, compassion, & genuineness as well as a decade of experience & specialty training. Trauma informed approach - no problem is too big or small.
" Ask me about EMDR, IFS, brainspotting, and we can explore what would work best for you.
If only the image you have perfected projecting were true. Everyone seems to buy it; that you are as calm, confident, and competent as you portray yourself to be. Meanwhile, you walk around feeling like a little girl wearing her mother’s heels. The worst part is always worrying about being “found out” as the fraud that you know yourself to be. It makes it hard to be really emotionally available and honest in your relationships and you always end up feeling so alone. All the success in your professional life just makes you feel like you have that much more to lose when someone really sees what you are desperately trying to hide.
" Ask me about EMDR, IFS, brainspotting, and we can explore what would work best for you.
If only the image you have perfected projecting were true. Everyone seems to buy it; that you are as calm, confident, and competent as you portray yourself to be. Meanwhile, you walk around feeling like a little girl wearing her mother’s heels. The worst part is always worrying about being “found out” as the fraud that you know yourself to be. It makes it hard to be really emotionally available and honest in your relationships and you always end up feeling so alone. All the success in your professional life just makes you feel like you have that much more to lose when someone really sees what you are desperately trying to hide.
In session I often integrate Brainspotting, and incorporate faith-based Christian counseling if preferred.
Licensed in Virginia, Maryland, & Washington D.C. Are you struggling to balance relationships, parenting, family expectations, and your own emotional healing? Are you noticing how your childhood shaped your confidence, boundaries, or people-pleasing tendencies? Have you ever wondered if your parents’ emotional unavailability is affecting how you show up now? Are you trying to make sense of how your Christian faith fits into your healing? Perhaps you’re trying to heal from experiences that made faith feel guilt-driven and disconnected from love. If any of these questions resonate with you, you are in the right place.
In session I often integrate Brainspotting, and incorporate faith-based Christian counseling if preferred.
Licensed in Virginia, Maryland, & Washington D.C. Are you struggling to balance relationships, parenting, family expectations, and your own emotional healing? Are you noticing how your childhood shaped your confidence, boundaries, or people-pleasing tendencies? Have you ever wondered if your parents’ emotional unavailability is affecting how you show up now? Are you trying to make sense of how your Christian faith fits into your healing? Perhaps you’re trying to heal from experiences that made faith feel guilt-driven and disconnected from love. If any of these questions resonate with you, you are in the right place.
They use DBT, ACT, Narrative therapy, Somatic and Art therapies, as well as trauma-focused modalities such as EMDR and Brainspotting.
With 9 years of experience working in mental health settings, Emily Lamoreaux (she/they) is a graduate of Towson University and University of Baltimore with in depth clinical experience in residential and outpatient settings. As a queer-identifying clinician, she loves providing affirming, trauma-informed, poly-friendly, sex-positive, and whole-person oriented therapy for individuals, relationships, and more. They love working with clients who are navigating identity exploration, attachment wounds, self esteem, grief, trauma, relational rupture, sexuality, life transitions, and navigating complex relationship structures.
They use DBT, ACT, Narrative therapy, Somatic and Art therapies, as well as trauma-focused modalities such as EMDR and Brainspotting.
With 9 years of experience working in mental health settings, Emily Lamoreaux (she/they) is a graduate of Towson University and University of Baltimore with in depth clinical experience in residential and outpatient settings. As a queer-identifying clinician, she loves providing affirming, trauma-informed, poly-friendly, sex-positive, and whole-person oriented therapy for individuals, relationships, and more. They love working with clients who are navigating identity exploration, attachment wounds, self esteem, grief, trauma, relational rupture, sexuality, life transitions, and navigating complex relationship structures.
Perhaps you are considering working with me because you desire true intimacy in your relationships, including with yourself. Or perhaps you want to feel more at home and at ease within your body, no matter the situation. Maybe you are living with trauma or grief and feel you need an experienced professional to sit alongside you and help you make sense and meaning out of all of this hurt. Or you wish to live more in accordance with long-held fantasies and secret gifts within yourself that may have gotten displaced or devalued along the way.
Perhaps you are considering working with me because you desire true intimacy in your relationships, including with yourself. Or perhaps you want to feel more at home and at ease within your body, no matter the situation. Maybe you are living with trauma or grief and feel you need an experienced professional to sit alongside you and help you make sense and meaning out of all of this hurt. Or you wish to live more in accordance with long-held fantasies and secret gifts within yourself that may have gotten displaced or devalued along the way.
Jacqueline Casumbal
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C, LCSW
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I utilize parts work, somatic practices, and Brainspotting to invite reconnection to folks' whole selves.
I am currently only taking new clients who have Maryland Medicaid. Welcome! My name is Jacky and I am an anti-oppressive trauma therapist who works primarily with women and non-binary adults, especially those from the Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi-American (APIDA) diaspora. I support folks with challenges related to relationships, identity, and living COVID-consciously. I specialize in working with survivors of childhood abuse and neglect, racial and other types of systemic trauma, and intimate partner violence. I lead with compassion and humor.
I utilize parts work, somatic practices, and Brainspotting to invite reconnection to folks' whole selves.
I am currently only taking new clients who have Maryland Medicaid. Welcome! My name is Jacky and I am an anti-oppressive trauma therapist who works primarily with women and non-binary adults, especially those from the Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi-American (APIDA) diaspora. I support folks with challenges related to relationships, identity, and living COVID-consciously. I specialize in working with survivors of childhood abuse and neglect, racial and other types of systemic trauma, and intimate partner violence. I lead with compassion and humor.
