Buddhist Therapists in Washington, DC
Welcome! My name is Joanne and I am part of a practice that validates and supports individual's unique life stories with empathy, curiosity, and with no judgment. Our goal is to provide a safe space where individuals or couples can work collaboratively to unlearn limiting thoughts and behaviors by replacing them with healthier strategies to cope with changes and manage stress.
Welcome! My name is Joanne and I am part of a practice that validates and supports individual's unique life stories with empathy, curiosity, and with no judgment. Our goal is to provide a safe space where individuals or couples can work collaboratively to unlearn limiting thoughts and behaviors by replacing them with healthier strategies to cope with changes and manage stress.
I am a seasoned clinician with 30+ years of working both nationally and internationally with couples, children, families and educational programs. I am licensed and credentialed in both the US (Washington, DC and NJ) and the UK. I have spent my career supporting children, parents, individuals, and couples. I am known for building strong collaborative relationships with families, schools, and allied professionals. The scope of my practice includes couples communication coaching, parenting support, couples counseling, adolescent mentoring, women’s health, and expert collaboration with educational institutions.
I am a seasoned clinician with 30+ years of working both nationally and internationally with couples, children, families and educational programs. I am licensed and credentialed in both the US (Washington, DC and NJ) and the UK. I have spent my career supporting children, parents, individuals, and couples. I am known for building strong collaborative relationships with families, schools, and allied professionals. The scope of my practice includes couples communication coaching, parenting support, couples counseling, adolescent mentoring, women’s health, and expert collaboration with educational institutions.
Modern mental healthcare is no longer confined to the boxes of conventional knowledge — it is integrative, expansive, and deeply human. I honor the complexities of who you are, weaving your unique story with multiple lenses and practices to foster small steps toward your progress and wellbeing each day. We focus on what you want to believe, feel and do, then make it possible by calming the nervous system, reprogramming past trauma, and teaching your brain and body that it is safe to create new beliefs and behaviors from a newer, more aligned and authentic self.
Modern mental healthcare is no longer confined to the boxes of conventional knowledge — it is integrative, expansive, and deeply human. I honor the complexities of who you are, weaving your unique story with multiple lenses and practices to foster small steps toward your progress and wellbeing each day. We focus on what you want to believe, feel and do, then make it possible by calming the nervous system, reprogramming past trauma, and teaching your brain and body that it is safe to create new beliefs and behaviors from a newer, more aligned and authentic self.
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.
You may appear capable on the outside yet feel stuck in cycles of self-doubt, people-pleasing, or never feeling “enough.” Past wounds—from childhood experiences, painful relationships, or social pressures—can shape how you see yourself and how you move through the world. Many of the people I work with are LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, or individuals who have navigated racism, sexism, ableism, or other forms of marginalization and have learned to mask or minimize parts of themselves to get by.
You may appear capable on the outside yet feel stuck in cycles of self-doubt, people-pleasing, or never feeling “enough.” Past wounds—from childhood experiences, painful relationships, or social pressures—can shape how you see yourself and how you move through the world. Many of the people I work with are LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, or individuals who have navigated racism, sexism, ableism, or other forms of marginalization and have learned to mask or minimize parts of themselves to get by.
I bring a tapestry of experience woven through diverse healthcare settings, from the urgent rhythms of acute care and hospital emergency rooms to the contemplative spaces of outpatient therapy in clinical and private practice. As an independently licensed clinical social worker across four jurisdictions—Washington state, Oregon, the District of Columbia, and Virginia—I practice from a person-in-environment, bio-psychosocial-spiritual framework with the belief that healing occurs best when the whole person is treated.
I bring a tapestry of experience woven through diverse healthcare settings, from the urgent rhythms of acute care and hospital emergency rooms to the contemplative spaces of outpatient therapy in clinical and private practice. As an independently licensed clinical social worker across four jurisdictions—Washington state, Oregon, the District of Columbia, and Virginia—I practice from a person-in-environment, bio-psychosocial-spiritual framework with the belief that healing occurs best when the whole person is treated.
You’ve spent years surviving on autopilot—showing up for work, family, and everyone else, while anxiety, stress, or old trauma sit under the surface. You feel overwhelmed, irritable, or shut down, and you’re tired of repeating the same patterns. You want relief, real coping tools, and space to heal so you can feel more present, connected, and in control of your life—not just going through the motions.
You’ve spent years surviving on autopilot—showing up for work, family, and everyone else, while anxiety, stress, or old trauma sit under the surface. You feel overwhelmed, irritable, or shut down, and you’re tired of repeating the same patterns. You want relief, real coping tools, and space to heal so you can feel more present, connected, and in control of your life—not just going through the motions.
Over the past 20 years I have had the honor of supporting my clients' journeys of healing and growth. I provide deep listening, respect, and a safe space for clients to reflect and expand self-awareness. We work together to identify and achieve your individualized therapeutic goals. As a result of therapy, my clients have been able to: Improve decision-making, manage difficult emotions with integrity, have loving relationships with family, and let go of old fears and hurt, to enjoy life in the present.
Over the past 20 years I have had the honor of supporting my clients' journeys of healing and growth. I provide deep listening, respect, and a safe space for clients to reflect and expand self-awareness. We work together to identify and achieve your individualized therapeutic goals. As a result of therapy, my clients have been able to: Improve decision-making, manage difficult emotions with integrity, have loving relationships with family, and let go of old fears and hurt, to enjoy life in the present.
No matter what has brought you to therapy, your experience is valid. I believe that even the most unlikeable, confusing, extreme parts of you have a wisdom to be understood, a protectiveness to be thanked, and a vulnerability to be seen and held. In my practice, I will seek to meet you exactly where you are, and together we can tend to the unique challenges in your life. My ultimate goal is for clients to uncover their essential self—the space of innate wisdom and compassion accessible in all of us, that can face whatever life brings.
No matter what has brought you to therapy, your experience is valid. I believe that even the most unlikeable, confusing, extreme parts of you have a wisdom to be understood, a protectiveness to be thanked, and a vulnerability to be seen and held. In my practice, I will seek to meet you exactly where you are, and together we can tend to the unique challenges in your life. My ultimate goal is for clients to uncover their essential self—the space of innate wisdom and compassion accessible in all of us, that can face whatever life brings.
Relax. This is a space where you don’t have to mask, perform, or be “on.” I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, burnout, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. Many of my clients also identify with ADHD—or feel stuck in patterns of overwhelm, emotional reactivity, or self-criticism. I’m ADHD-CSSP certified and provide LGBTQ+-friendly care. My approach is practical, down-to-earth, and human. You can expect honest conversation, lots of thoughtful questions, clear strategies, and gentle but direct pushback when it’s useful.
Relax. This is a space where you don’t have to mask, perform, or be “on.” I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, burnout, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. Many of my clients also identify with ADHD—or feel stuck in patterns of overwhelm, emotional reactivity, or self-criticism. I’m ADHD-CSSP certified and provide LGBTQ+-friendly care. My approach is practical, down-to-earth, and human. You can expect honest conversation, lots of thoughtful questions, clear strategies, and gentle but direct pushback when it’s useful.
It’s natural to feel unsteady when life shifts in ways we never imagined. Sometimes change comes fast. The challenge is to keep finding joy and living fully as we cope. You might not know exactly what’s wrong, only that something feels off. I support professionals facing anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, burnout, or life transitions—many repeating patterns from unmet childhood emotional needs. Being stuck is okay; the healing begins when we understand it and gently move toward thriving.
I work with both international and american clients. My practice reflects a balance of cultures, backgrounds, and shared human experiences.
It’s natural to feel unsteady when life shifts in ways we never imagined. Sometimes change comes fast. The challenge is to keep finding joy and living fully as we cope. You might not know exactly what’s wrong, only that something feels off. I support professionals facing anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, burnout, or life transitions—many repeating patterns from unmet childhood emotional needs. Being stuck is okay; the healing begins when we understand it and gently move toward thriving.
I work with both international and american clients. My practice reflects a balance of cultures, backgrounds, and shared human experiences.
Is ongoing stress or anxiety impacting not just your mental health and relationships, but also your sleep, energy, or physical well-being? You may appear capable and composed on the outside, while internally feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected. Over time, these patterns can become deeply rooted and persist despite your best efforts. Therapy offers a space to understand them and create meaningful, lasting change.
Is ongoing stress or anxiety impacting not just your mental health and relationships, but also your sleep, energy, or physical well-being? You may appear capable and composed on the outside, while internally feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected. Over time, these patterns can become deeply rooted and persist despite your best efforts. Therapy offers a space to understand them and create meaningful, lasting change.
We'll explore, process and identify strategies to address stress and distress related to habits, experiences or relationships that inform your mood, behavior, functioning, cognitive and relational patterns. I work with teenagers and adults to manage the psychological impact of illness, grief and loss, executive functioning, transitions, family-of-origin difficulties, anxiety, school/work stress, cultural identity, depression, substance use and PTSD. I use therapeutic frameworks based on clients' need to decrease negative thoughts and undesired behaviors and increase distress tolerance; improve communication effectiveness.
We'll explore, process and identify strategies to address stress and distress related to habits, experiences or relationships that inform your mood, behavior, functioning, cognitive and relational patterns. I work with teenagers and adults to manage the psychological impact of illness, grief and loss, executive functioning, transitions, family-of-origin difficulties, anxiety, school/work stress, cultural identity, depression, substance use and PTSD. I use therapeutic frameworks based on clients' need to decrease negative thoughts and undesired behaviors and increase distress tolerance; improve communication effectiveness.
You are feeling hopeful and ready to transform your mental health. You’d like to understand yourself better and get unstuck from patterns that stress out or depresses your nervous system. You hope to free yourself from painful life experiences, navigate a relationship, adjust to a big change, or grieve a loss that carries great significance. You’re looking for a safe, supportive, judgment free space to feel, heal and grow fearlessly. You’ve tried traditional talk therapy but need an approach that values the wisdom of the body-mind connection. You’re ready to understand what you need to feel more whole, authentic, and empowered..
You are feeling hopeful and ready to transform your mental health. You’d like to understand yourself better and get unstuck from patterns that stress out or depresses your nervous system. You hope to free yourself from painful life experiences, navigate a relationship, adjust to a big change, or grieve a loss that carries great significance. You’re looking for a safe, supportive, judgment free space to feel, heal and grow fearlessly. You’ve tried traditional talk therapy but need an approach that values the wisdom of the body-mind connection. You’re ready to understand what you need to feel more whole, authentic, and empowered..
You may have tried therapy before. You may have tried medication. You may have even tried some of the approaches that promise quick relief—but something hasn’t quite gotten to the root of the problem.
You might feel stuck in the same patterns. Or like you understand what’s wrong, but can’t seem to change it.
I work with people who are ready for something deeper.
You may have tried therapy before. You may have tried medication. You may have even tried some of the approaches that promise quick relief—but something hasn’t quite gotten to the root of the problem.
You might feel stuck in the same patterns. Or like you understand what’s wrong, but can’t seem to change it.
I work with people who are ready for something deeper.
Throughout a woman’s life there are many emotional shifts and it takes strength to reach out for support! I understand the many challenges and stress that sometimes might have you not feeling like yourself. Do you feel alone, anxious, tired, sad, angry, irritable, or stressed? I work with women who are experiencing anxiety, depressed mood, grief and loss, fertility, miscarriage, transition to motherhood, and other life changing events. I have specialized training in anxiety, maternal mental health (pregnancy, birth, postpartum, motherhood), child development, and eating disorders.
Throughout a woman’s life there are many emotional shifts and it takes strength to reach out for support! I understand the many challenges and stress that sometimes might have you not feeling like yourself. Do you feel alone, anxious, tired, sad, angry, irritable, or stressed? I work with women who are experiencing anxiety, depressed mood, grief and loss, fertility, miscarriage, transition to motherhood, and other life changing events. I have specialized training in anxiety, maternal mental health (pregnancy, birth, postpartum, motherhood), child development, and eating disorders.
Hello, I’m Camilla Hendren, licensed psychotherapist and owner of Courage Moon Therapy.
Are you feeling down, overwhelmed, and/or unsure about what’s next? Are you stressed by what's going on in your life and also what is happening in the world? Together, we can unpack your thoughts and emotions and work on ways to better cope.
I’ll also guide you with connecting with what you want and need, speaking up for yourself, and embracing who you truly are. Learn how to unhook from unhelpful narratives, quiet the inner critic, and show up with confidence, clarity, and authenticity.
It’s your time for healing, growth, and new beginnings.
Hello, I’m Camilla Hendren, licensed psychotherapist and owner of Courage Moon Therapy.
Are you feeling down, overwhelmed, and/or unsure about what’s next? Are you stressed by what's going on in your life and also what is happening in the world? Together, we can unpack your thoughts and emotions and work on ways to better cope.
I’ll also guide you with connecting with what you want and need, speaking up for yourself, and embracing who you truly are. Learn how to unhook from unhelpful narratives, quiet the inner critic, and show up with confidence, clarity, and authenticity.
It’s your time for healing, growth, and new beginnings.
I specialize in working with adults (18+) who are navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, stress, and challenges in relationships and family dynamics. My approach combines CBT, DBT, and attachment-based techniques, along with an existential perspective, because I believe therapy should be tailored to your unique experiences, challenges, and personal preferences.
I specialize in working with adults (18+) who are navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, stress, and challenges in relationships and family dynamics. My approach combines CBT, DBT, and attachment-based techniques, along with an existential perspective, because I believe therapy should be tailored to your unique experiences, challenges, and personal preferences.
Life can be hard sometimes, leaving us with bumps, bruises, and wounds that are difficult to heal on our own. Therapy is a space where you can better understand yourself so that you can heal and find a different and more meaningful way of being in the world. In the context of a safe and empathic therapeutic relationship, you are able to listen better to yourself, understand your emotional pain, and see the ways that it has impacted your life. It is through this process that the work of therapy can be both hard but ultimately rewarding.
Life can be hard sometimes, leaving us with bumps, bruises, and wounds that are difficult to heal on our own. Therapy is a space where you can better understand yourself so that you can heal and find a different and more meaningful way of being in the world. In the context of a safe and empathic therapeutic relationship, you are able to listen better to yourself, understand your emotional pain, and see the ways that it has impacted your life. It is through this process that the work of therapy can be both hard but ultimately rewarding.
You may be a highly educated and successful person who struggles with perfectionism, social anxiety, or impostor syndrome (doubting your accomplishments; fearing being seen as a fraud). You may be experiencing instability due to occupational stress and trauma, feeling uncertain about the future and relationships. And you may be a person of color, a child of immigrants or geographically separated from your family and other support systems. I work to understand your story, and together we develop a plan to address the goals that you have for improving your quality of life.
You may be a highly educated and successful person who struggles with perfectionism, social anxiety, or impostor syndrome (doubting your accomplishments; fearing being seen as a fraud). You may be experiencing instability due to occupational stress and trauma, feeling uncertain about the future and relationships. And you may be a person of color, a child of immigrants or geographically separated from your family and other support systems. I work to understand your story, and together we develop a plan to address the goals that you have for improving your quality of life.
