Buddhist Therapists in Washington, DC
Do you feel challenged by life, or are you struggling with stress from your family, friends, work, health concerns, exposure to distressing life events, grief and loss, and, more globally – concerns for humanity? Maybe you’re on the precipice of making a significant life change or unsure of your feelings about your situation. You don't have to face these challenges alone. Be courageous and take the first step. Contact me to learn more about therapy and how we can work together to resolve your concerns.
Do you feel challenged by life, or are you struggling with stress from your family, friends, work, health concerns, exposure to distressing life events, grief and loss, and, more globally – concerns for humanity? Maybe you’re on the precipice of making a significant life change or unsure of your feelings about your situation. You don't have to face these challenges alone. Be courageous and take the first step. Contact me to learn more about therapy and how we can work together to resolve your concerns.
If you’ve been moving through life feeling stretched thin, stuck in survival mode, or disconnected from yourself, you’re not alone. Many of our clients come to us carrying invisible burdens — anxiety, grief, inter-generational stress, trauma, or the pressure to “hold it all together.” If this sounds familiar, we're here to help you slow down, breathe, and reconnect with who you were before life demanded so much from you. Here we honor your humanity, first. Kai Wellness Collective is a wellness practice supporting all humans with a special focus on culturally competent care for Black, Caribbean and those from the African diaspora.
If you’ve been moving through life feeling stretched thin, stuck in survival mode, or disconnected from yourself, you’re not alone. Many of our clients come to us carrying invisible burdens — anxiety, grief, inter-generational stress, trauma, or the pressure to “hold it all together.” If this sounds familiar, we're here to help you slow down, breathe, and reconnect with who you were before life demanded so much from you. Here we honor your humanity, first. Kai Wellness Collective is a wellness practice supporting all humans with a special focus on culturally competent care for Black, Caribbean and those from the African diaspora.
Discover your resilience and feel better! Having a safe, nonjudgmental space to be yourself, and to reflect, discuss, and learn about your reactions, decisions, and challenges can lead to improved well-being. My psychotherapy practice creates that space in a hopeful, compassionate atmosphere. Psychotherapy is a collaborative process. Between your counseling sessions, you are encouraged to reflect and put new skills and insights into practice. I can weave traditional psychotherapy with mindfulness practices to relieve symptoms, promote self-care, make intentional decisions, and grow.
Discover your resilience and feel better! Having a safe, nonjudgmental space to be yourself, and to reflect, discuss, and learn about your reactions, decisions, and challenges can lead to improved well-being. My psychotherapy practice creates that space in a hopeful, compassionate atmosphere. Psychotherapy is a collaborative process. Between your counseling sessions, you are encouraged to reflect and put new skills and insights into practice. I can weave traditional psychotherapy with mindfulness practices to relieve symptoms, promote self-care, make intentional decisions, and grow.
Are you dealing with multiple challenges that impact your daily life—like anxiety, feelings of low self-worth, communication breakdowns or relationship struggles? As a systemic therapist, I aim to explore and intervene in the patterns of interaction that sustain or perpetuate problems within these systems. The goal is not just to treat the individual, but to examine the broader relational or contextual dynamics that add to the issue. I believe that every challenge is an opportunity. By looking at these connections, we can uncover patterns and beliefs that may be contributing to your difficulties and work together to shift them.
Are you dealing with multiple challenges that impact your daily life—like anxiety, feelings of low self-worth, communication breakdowns or relationship struggles? As a systemic therapist, I aim to explore and intervene in the patterns of interaction that sustain or perpetuate problems within these systems. The goal is not just to treat the individual, but to examine the broader relational or contextual dynamics that add to the issue. I believe that every challenge is an opportunity. By looking at these connections, we can uncover patterns and beliefs that may be contributing to your difficulties and work together to shift them.
Dr. Alicia R. Ventresca is a licensed psychologist and the Founder of Ventresca Psychology & Wellness. She also serves on the faculty of Harvard Medical School and practices at Massachusetts General Hospital, consistently ranked among the top hospitals worldwide and No. 1 in Psychiatry in the United States by U.S. News & World Report. Dr. Ventresca brings advanced training and experience from Harvard University, Cornell University, Columbia University, and the University of Pennsylvania, blending scientific rigor and clinical expertise.
Dr. Alicia R. Ventresca is a licensed psychologist and the Founder of Ventresca Psychology & Wellness. She also serves on the faculty of Harvard Medical School and practices at Massachusetts General Hospital, consistently ranked among the top hospitals worldwide and No. 1 in Psychiatry in the United States by U.S. News & World Report. Dr. Ventresca brings advanced training and experience from Harvard University, Cornell University, Columbia University, and the University of Pennsylvania, blending scientific rigor and clinical expertise.
Hello all, I welcome any and all who feel lonely, sad, confused, anxious, or having difficulties in important relationships, to explore their inner self with me. I love using parts work as my primary treatment modality. We become explorers of your internal world approaching all your internal thoughts with curiosity, non-judgement, and compassion. We will use visualization and heal deep wounds so that we can make space for your inner wisdom to shine through.
Hello all, I welcome any and all who feel lonely, sad, confused, anxious, or having difficulties in important relationships, to explore their inner self with me. I love using parts work as my primary treatment modality. We become explorers of your internal world approaching all your internal thoughts with curiosity, non-judgement, and compassion. We will use visualization and heal deep wounds so that we can make space for your inner wisdom to shine through.
I listen intuitively — 100% judgment free, with unconditional support.
We'll uncover the root of what's troubling you, explore new perspectives, and shift into more effective thought patterns - increasing confidence and reducing stress.
This is done by integrating both evidence based practices and mind-body approaches, which tends to bring clients RELIEF and CLARITY. Sessions provide analysis, insight, understanding, deep reflection and opportunity.
I listen intuitively — 100% judgment free, with unconditional support.
We'll uncover the root of what's troubling you, explore new perspectives, and shift into more effective thought patterns - increasing confidence and reducing stress.
This is done by integrating both evidence based practices and mind-body approaches, which tends to bring clients RELIEF and CLARITY. Sessions provide analysis, insight, understanding, deep reflection and opportunity.
Hello and welcome! I am a licensed clinical psychologist and former civil rights attorney. I help individuals ages 17 and up with depression, anxiety, trauma, major life transitions, identity exploration, and burnout. I aim to reduce symptoms and to explore the root cause of the problem for sustained wellbeing. My approach is warm, culturally informed, and creative. As needed, I weave holistic healing practices, such as mindfulness techniques, into evidence-based approaches. I am a PSYPACT provider who offers online therapy in 40+ states. I meet with clients via a secure, online platform and do not currently accept insurance.
Hello and welcome! I am a licensed clinical psychologist and former civil rights attorney. I help individuals ages 17 and up with depression, anxiety, trauma, major life transitions, identity exploration, and burnout. I aim to reduce symptoms and to explore the root cause of the problem for sustained wellbeing. My approach is warm, culturally informed, and creative. As needed, I weave holistic healing practices, such as mindfulness techniques, into evidence-based approaches. I am a PSYPACT provider who offers online therapy in 40+ states. I meet with clients via a secure, online platform and do not currently accept insurance.
Many people come to therapy when life feels confusing, disconnected, or overwhelming. Therapy can offer a space to pause long enough to notice what is actually happening within you, rather than reacting on autopilot. Together, we’ll slow down and explore what’s unfolding in your life right now, paying attention with curiosity and care. From this foundation of awareness, you can reconnect with choice—clarifying what matters most and taking steps, at a workable pace, toward a life that feels more meaningful. Together, we’ll focus on changing how you relate to your inner experience and building practical steps to support real change.
Many people come to therapy when life feels confusing, disconnected, or overwhelming. Therapy can offer a space to pause long enough to notice what is actually happening within you, rather than reacting on autopilot. Together, we’ll slow down and explore what’s unfolding in your life right now, paying attention with curiosity and care. From this foundation of awareness, you can reconnect with choice—clarifying what matters most and taking steps, at a workable pace, toward a life that feels more meaningful. Together, we’ll focus on changing how you relate to your inner experience and building practical steps to support real change.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by changes in your life or struggling to cope with a medical condition? I am a licensed, board certified psychologist working with with adults and elders. You might seek treatment from me if you are experiencing emotional difficulty adapting to a new chronic medical illness, grief/loss, burnout, stress, struggling to adapt to life transitions or changes in world, career, and/or family roles. My goal is to work collaboratively with you to address the various factors contributing to how you feel, help tap into your wisdom, develop the tools and insight necessary to find value, adapt, and thrive!
Are you feeling overwhelmed by changes in your life or struggling to cope with a medical condition? I am a licensed, board certified psychologist working with with adults and elders. You might seek treatment from me if you are experiencing emotional difficulty adapting to a new chronic medical illness, grief/loss, burnout, stress, struggling to adapt to life transitions or changes in world, career, and/or family roles. My goal is to work collaboratively with you to address the various factors contributing to how you feel, help tap into your wisdom, develop the tools and insight necessary to find value, adapt, and thrive!
Welcome! I specialize in working with adults, particularly those coping with cPTSD (complex trauma), and work with a variety of challenging issues including childhood abuse, anxiety/depression, relationship struggles, codependency and those in recovery from addiction. I'm told that my warm, relational style creates a safe environment where clients can explore their deepest concerns to discover pathways to healing and growth. My expertise is especially attuned to the needs of highly sensitive people (HSP), those who 'dive deep' and I also enjoy working with other therapists. I am licensed in both Maryland and Washington D.C.
Welcome! I specialize in working with adults, particularly those coping with cPTSD (complex trauma), and work with a variety of challenging issues including childhood abuse, anxiety/depression, relationship struggles, codependency and those in recovery from addiction. I'm told that my warm, relational style creates a safe environment where clients can explore their deepest concerns to discover pathways to healing and growth. My expertise is especially attuned to the needs of highly sensitive people (HSP), those who 'dive deep' and I also enjoy working with other therapists. I am licensed in both Maryland and Washington D.C.
You’ve been wearing a mask for so long, you feel like you don’t know yourself anymore. You deserve to be seen for who you really are - to be heard and listened to. You want to feel good in your own skin and feel free and safe to be yourself in the world. What would happen if you stopped hiding? How would life be different if you felt your experience mattered as much as everyone else's? I’m here to help you hold space for these questions.
You’ve been wearing a mask for so long, you feel like you don’t know yourself anymore. You deserve to be seen for who you really are - to be heard and listened to. You want to feel good in your own skin and feel free and safe to be yourself in the world. What would happen if you stopped hiding? How would life be different if you felt your experience mattered as much as everyone else's? I’m here to help you hold space for these questions.
Hello and welcome! I am a licensed clinical psychologist and former civil rights attorney. I help individuals ages 17 and up with depression, anxiety, trauma, major life transitions, identity exploration, and burnout. I aim to reduce symptoms and to explore the root cause of the problem for sustained wellbeing. My approach is warm, culturally informed, and creative. As needed, I weave holistic healing practices, such as mindfulness techniques, into evidence-based approaches. I am a PSYPACT provider who offers online therapy in 40+ states. I meet with clients via a secure, online platform and do not currently accept insurance.
Hello and welcome! I am a licensed clinical psychologist and former civil rights attorney. I help individuals ages 17 and up with depression, anxiety, trauma, major life transitions, identity exploration, and burnout. I aim to reduce symptoms and to explore the root cause of the problem for sustained wellbeing. My approach is warm, culturally informed, and creative. As needed, I weave holistic healing practices, such as mindfulness techniques, into evidence-based approaches. I am a PSYPACT provider who offers online therapy in 40+ states. I meet with clients via a secure, online platform and do not currently accept insurance.
I believe that the ultimate goal of therapy is to alleviate pain and suffering, and that everyone has the capacity for growth and change. I often work with clients feeling “stuck” in their life or struggling in relationships or work.
You may have very clear goals or changes you want to make in mind. Or you may have vague feelings of discontent or lack of certainty (“I know something is not right, but I just don’t know what.”). Therapy may be very goal focused, or may be a process of discovery and understanding. Sometimes the most meaningful therapeutic relationship involves getting something out of it that you didn’t expect.
I believe that the ultimate goal of therapy is to alleviate pain and suffering, and that everyone has the capacity for growth and change. I often work with clients feeling “stuck” in their life or struggling in relationships or work.
You may have very clear goals or changes you want to make in mind. Or you may have vague feelings of discontent or lack of certainty (“I know something is not right, but I just don’t know what.”). Therapy may be very goal focused, or may be a process of discovery and understanding. Sometimes the most meaningful therapeutic relationship involves getting something out of it that you didn’t expect.
I enjoy helping people who are trying to manage their anxiety, or who have experienced trauma in their lives, or who are having difficulty in their relationships and are trying to figure out why. I also focus on helping you to accept aspects of yourself, even if the rest of the world doesn't always seem to accept you. I can help you to understand yourself better by exploring the past and present with you, to determine what does and does not work in your life, and to understand (and fully claim) aspects of your identity.
I enjoy helping people who are trying to manage their anxiety, or who have experienced trauma in their lives, or who are having difficulty in their relationships and are trying to figure out why. I also focus on helping you to accept aspects of yourself, even if the rest of the world doesn't always seem to accept you. I can help you to understand yourself better by exploring the past and present with you, to determine what does and does not work in your life, and to understand (and fully claim) aspects of your identity.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist offering evidence-based trauma therapies including Prolonged Exposure, Cognitive Processing Therapy and Trauma Focused CBT. I developed my specialty in treating emotional trauma working with PTSD field experts at the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs. I offer gold-standard PTSD interventions endorsed by the National Center for PTSD and the American Psychological Association. I Am Accepting New Patients. Email Preferred
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist offering evidence-based trauma therapies including Prolonged Exposure, Cognitive Processing Therapy and Trauma Focused CBT. I developed my specialty in treating emotional trauma working with PTSD field experts at the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs. I offer gold-standard PTSD interventions endorsed by the National Center for PTSD and the American Psychological Association. I Am Accepting New Patients. Email Preferred
I am trained as both a counselor and an art therapist. I work well with clients who have difficulty identifying or expressing their emotions and inner experience. Many of my clients have tried traditional talk therapy but found it challenging or even frustrating. We work well together using an experiential approach. Art therapy is a way of working that helps you to express thoughts and feelings when words fail. You do not need any artistic skill to do art therapy - just a willingness to explore with a sense of curiosity. I am certified in Internal Family Systems and integrate this approach into art and sandtray therapy.
I am trained as both a counselor and an art therapist. I work well with clients who have difficulty identifying or expressing their emotions and inner experience. Many of my clients have tried traditional talk therapy but found it challenging or even frustrating. We work well together using an experiential approach. Art therapy is a way of working that helps you to express thoughts and feelings when words fail. You do not need any artistic skill to do art therapy - just a willingness to explore with a sense of curiosity. I am certified in Internal Family Systems and integrate this approach into art and sandtray therapy.
You might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of who you are right now—it's common for teens and adults. Maybe you’re questioning your faith/religion, feeling distant from your family, constantly judging yourself, or struggling to understand your identity. You might notice yourself overthinking social situations, doubting your worth, or feeling anxious about your future, career path, or finances. I work with adults who are trying to make sense of this stage of life—where things feel uncertain, and the pressure to “have it all together is stressful. I affirm and support BIPOC, AAPI, Latinx, LGBTQ+, and neurodivergent identities.
You might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of who you are right now—it's common for teens and adults. Maybe you’re questioning your faith/religion, feeling distant from your family, constantly judging yourself, or struggling to understand your identity. You might notice yourself overthinking social situations, doubting your worth, or feeling anxious about your future, career path, or finances. I work with adults who are trying to make sense of this stage of life—where things feel uncertain, and the pressure to “have it all together is stressful. I affirm and support BIPOC, AAPI, Latinx, LGBTQ+, and neurodivergent identities.
Our work focuses on resolving behavioral challenges and reducing or managing symptoms related to anxiety, ADHD, OCD, trauma, mood disorders, depression, ASD, and substance use. We will explore the connections between past experiences and their influence on present thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and relationships—helping you develop insight, coping skills, and healthier patterns moving forward. I provide counseling for teens and adults whose mental health is impacted by illness, life transitions, addiction, grief and loss, negative thoughts and emotions, relationship or attachment challenges, career or identity concerns, and trauma.
Our work focuses on resolving behavioral challenges and reducing or managing symptoms related to anxiety, ADHD, OCD, trauma, mood disorders, depression, ASD, and substance use. We will explore the connections between past experiences and their influence on present thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and relationships—helping you develop insight, coping skills, and healthier patterns moving forward. I provide counseling for teens and adults whose mental health is impacted by illness, life transitions, addiction, grief and loss, negative thoughts and emotions, relationship or attachment challenges, career or identity concerns, and trauma.
With 50 years of clinical experience, a Duke U. Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, I am an empathic, results-oriented psychologist. Some of my specialties: relationships, anxiety, depression, stress reduction, intimacy, trauma, & abuse. I work with adults, adolescents, & children in individual, couple, family & group therapy. I counsel in Spanish, French & Japanese. I've authored 4 books on intimacy & relationships & hold FREE monthly Zoom workshops on Mindfulness, Creative Movement & Relationships using guided imagery & music. My licensed associates and I serve MD, D.C. & VA. My interactive audio flyer is available at AacCounseling.com.
With 50 years of clinical experience, a Duke U. Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, I am an empathic, results-oriented psychologist. Some of my specialties: relationships, anxiety, depression, stress reduction, intimacy, trauma, & abuse. I work with adults, adolescents, & children in individual, couple, family & group therapy. I counsel in Spanish, French & Japanese. I've authored 4 books on intimacy & relationships & hold FREE monthly Zoom workshops on Mindfulness, Creative Movement & Relationships using guided imagery & music. My licensed associates and I serve MD, D.C. & VA. My interactive audio flyer is available at AacCounseling.com.
