CareFirst Therapists in Washington, DC
You don’t have to perform your pain to be seen. You don’t have to overgive to be loved.
I work with the LGBTQ, BIPOC, neurodivergent, immigrants, kink/BDSM community, polyamorous or nonmonogamous folks, and survivors who are done with shrinking, burning out, or wondering if they’re "too much." You might be holding grief, longing, or rage that never had a safe place to land, especially if your identity has been shaped by generational trauma, family obligation, or code-switching for safety.
As a relational, trauma-informed and somatic therapist, I hold space for both the ache and the aliveness in you. I am trained in EMDR and IFS.
You don’t have to perform your pain to be seen. You don’t have to overgive to be loved.
I work with the LGBTQ, BIPOC, neurodivergent, immigrants, kink/BDSM community, polyamorous or nonmonogamous folks, and survivors who are done with shrinking, burning out, or wondering if they’re "too much." You might be holding grief, longing, or rage that never had a safe place to land, especially if your identity has been shaped by generational trauma, family obligation, or code-switching for safety.
As a relational, trauma-informed and somatic therapist, I hold space for both the ache and the aliveness in you. I am trained in EMDR and IFS.
Do your feelings or thoughts weigh heavily on you most of the day? Does your drinking or using concern you or others? Is your mind often a highlight reel of your worst moments or "what ifs"?
If these questions resonate with you, let's talk.
Do your feelings or thoughts weigh heavily on you most of the day? Does your drinking or using concern you or others? Is your mind often a highlight reel of your worst moments or "what ifs"?
If these questions resonate with you, let's talk.
If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, we look forward to working with you to achieve your goals. As bilingual (Spanish and English) solution-focused therapists, the goal is to accompany you through the process of a personal challenge, in which you allow and make possible the transformation of your attitude towards what troubles you.
If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, we look forward to working with you to achieve your goals. As bilingual (Spanish and English) solution-focused therapists, the goal is to accompany you through the process of a personal challenge, in which you allow and make possible the transformation of your attitude towards what troubles you.
Learning to navigate the adolescent and young adult years are imperative due to ongoing brain development and so many other factors. Coupled with concerns like feeling depressed and anxious make things even more difficult. Let's help to get you the necessary coping skills and tools to effectively navigate this challenging time. Parents it is also important that you be apart of this process with your child and to gain the necessary knowledge and tools to support your child as they are navigating the therapy process.
Learning to navigate the adolescent and young adult years are imperative due to ongoing brain development and so many other factors. Coupled with concerns like feeling depressed and anxious make things even more difficult. Let's help to get you the necessary coping skills and tools to effectively navigate this challenging time. Parents it is also important that you be apart of this process with your child and to gain the necessary knowledge and tools to support your child as they are navigating the therapy process.
RaShonda Riley, Fortitude Wellness Collective
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Online Only
I am in-network with CareFirst/BCBS and Aetna plans.
Welcome! I'm Glad You're Here!
Because maybe you're in the middle of a transition or asking deeper questions about identity, life direction, and what feels right for you. Maybe you’re exploring racial or cultural identity, adjusting to a new role or relationship, or stepping into a new season of life and feeling pulled between who you’ve been and who you’re becoming. I work collaboratively with clients to build self-awareness, strengthen internal fortitude, and move toward real-life changes that feel practical, sustainable, and reflect all aspects of their identity.
I am in-network with CareFirst/BCBS and Aetna plans.
Welcome! I'm Glad You're Here!
Because maybe you're in the middle of a transition or asking deeper questions about identity, life direction, and what feels right for you. Maybe you’re exploring racial or cultural identity, adjusting to a new role or relationship, or stepping into a new season of life and feeling pulled between who you’ve been and who you’re becoming. I work collaboratively with clients to build self-awareness, strengthen internal fortitude, and move toward real-life changes that feel practical, sustainable, and reflect all aspects of their identity.
Overcoming mental and emotional challenges can be difficult, but even more when you feel like you are dealing with them alone. It's not always easy finding someone who's willing to listen and understands from a culturally responsive lens, especially when discussing personal challenges that have been discouraged outside of the home. Stress can come from many different avenues of life (career, family, relationships, society, and culture, etc) and can bring about depressions, anxiety, anger, isolation, and low-self esteem. It's not easy learning healthy ways to cope, managing your symptoms, and even recognizing that there's a problem.
Overcoming mental and emotional challenges can be difficult, but even more when you feel like you are dealing with them alone. It's not always easy finding someone who's willing to listen and understands from a culturally responsive lens, especially when discussing personal challenges that have been discouraged outside of the home. Stress can come from many different avenues of life (career, family, relationships, society, and culture, etc) and can bring about depressions, anxiety, anger, isolation, and low-self esteem. It's not easy learning healthy ways to cope, managing your symptoms, and even recognizing that there's a problem.
Do you feel stuck? Maybe you can't seem to shake the blues. Maybe it’s a loss. Or you can’t make a crucial decision. Perhaps jittery moods have reduced your functioning. Or you’re unable to control unhealthy behavior. Maybe every conversation with your spouse becomes an argument.
Feel more confident, improve your relationships, move from illness to health, reconnect with your creativity, learn valuable coping skills, take control of your life and just feel better. I can help you move forward through obstacles, uncovering your true potential. Our work helps you feel resilient, so you can set and reach your goals.
Do you feel stuck? Maybe you can't seem to shake the blues. Maybe it’s a loss. Or you can’t make a crucial decision. Perhaps jittery moods have reduced your functioning. Or you’re unable to control unhealthy behavior. Maybe every conversation with your spouse becomes an argument.
Feel more confident, improve your relationships, move from illness to health, reconnect with your creativity, learn valuable coping skills, take control of your life and just feel better. I can help you move forward through obstacles, uncovering your true potential. Our work helps you feel resilient, so you can set and reach your goals.
Jalyn Harden is a licensed clinical social worker living and evolving in Washington, DC. She genuinely enjoys working with women, and has a focus on empowerment in dating, sexuality, and relationships. Her work is influenced by a mind-body-spirit approach to therapy, incorporating several evidence-based orientations.
Jalyn Harden is a licensed clinical social worker living and evolving in Washington, DC. She genuinely enjoys working with women, and has a focus on empowerment in dating, sexuality, and relationships. Her work is influenced by a mind-body-spirit approach to therapy, incorporating several evidence-based orientations.
Therapy is a unique experience for each person. It helps you learn yourself, your relationships (past and present), and how you interact with the world. It is a place of self healing and understanding. It is a place to find safety and refuge to manage stress,anger, guilt, anxiety, overwhelming feelings, trauma, interpersonal conflict, and significant life events. I work with youth and adults to help address these issues. I am trained as a psychodynamic therapist, practicing from a relational standpoint. I use several clinical approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, attachment theory, and trauma focused therapy as needed.
Therapy is a unique experience for each person. It helps you learn yourself, your relationships (past and present), and how you interact with the world. It is a place of self healing and understanding. It is a place to find safety and refuge to manage stress,anger, guilt, anxiety, overwhelming feelings, trauma, interpersonal conflict, and significant life events. I work with youth and adults to help address these issues. I am trained as a psychodynamic therapist, practicing from a relational standpoint. I use several clinical approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, attachment theory, and trauma focused therapy as needed.
Are you pregnant or a new parent struggling with the new expectations, guilt, loss of a sense of self or feeling disconnected from yourself and others? Are you feeling so overwhelmed or lost that it's impacting your ability to function, engage in your day-to-day life, bond with your child or maintain important relationships? Now more than ever, new parents are feeling anxious, overwhelmed and uncertain about how they are supposed to manage their relationships, careers, parenting roles, and their life. Pushing away your needs and not taking time to care for yourself can lead to long-term issues for your mind and body.
Are you pregnant or a new parent struggling with the new expectations, guilt, loss of a sense of self or feeling disconnected from yourself and others? Are you feeling so overwhelmed or lost that it's impacting your ability to function, engage in your day-to-day life, bond with your child or maintain important relationships? Now more than ever, new parents are feeling anxious, overwhelmed and uncertain about how they are supposed to manage their relationships, careers, parenting roles, and their life. Pushing away your needs and not taking time to care for yourself can lead to long-term issues for your mind and body.
We are in-network with CareFirst, BCBS, United Health Care, and Cigna, but we can also provide a superbill for my out-of-network clients and help with reimbursement.
Hello! My name is Ferneacia and I am a therapist with Arelis Perez Psychotherapy Services LLC. I have been working with individuals struggling with mental health and/or substance use for about 8 years. I possess significant experience working with both adolescents and adults facing life transitions, as well as those dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance abuse. If you're struggling with anxiety, depression, or the complexities of life, I am here to help you cultivate effective strategies and gain meaningful insights on your journey toward healing.
We are in-network with CareFirst, BCBS, United Health Care, and Cigna, but we can also provide a superbill for my out-of-network clients and help with reimbursement.
Hello! My name is Ferneacia and I am a therapist with Arelis Perez Psychotherapy Services LLC. I have been working with individuals struggling with mental health and/or substance use for about 8 years. I possess significant experience working with both adolescents and adults facing life transitions, as well as those dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance abuse. If you're struggling with anxiety, depression, or the complexities of life, I am here to help you cultivate effective strategies and gain meaningful insights on your journey toward healing.
Are your current ways of coping with anxiety, depression, or soul exhaustion starting to feel misaligned, or even costly?
Do you find yourself prioritizing safety and survival in your career, relationships, or daily life, only to realize there’s little space left for ease, joy, or true rest?
Many of the people I work with are outwardly successful, deeply thoughtful, and quietly overwhelmed. Together, we shift from survival-based coping into a life that feels emotionally regulated, internally peaceful, and aligned with who they are becoming.
Are your current ways of coping with anxiety, depression, or soul exhaustion starting to feel misaligned, or even costly?
Do you find yourself prioritizing safety and survival in your career, relationships, or daily life, only to realize there’s little space left for ease, joy, or true rest?
Many of the people I work with are outwardly successful, deeply thoughtful, and quietly overwhelmed. Together, we shift from survival-based coping into a life that feels emotionally regulated, internally peaceful, and aligned with who they are becoming.
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.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a passion for helping individuals and families navigate life’s challenges. I specialize in working with clients ages 17 to 45 who are experiencing transitions, relationship difficulties, struggles with setting goals, or cultivating a positive mindset. My goal is to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you can feel heard, supported, and empowered to explore your vulnerabilities. I use a cognitive-behavioral therapeutic (CBT) approach.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a passion for helping individuals and families navigate life’s challenges. I specialize in working with clients ages 17 to 45 who are experiencing transitions, relationship difficulties, struggles with setting goals, or cultivating a positive mindset. My goal is to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you can feel heard, supported, and empowered to explore your vulnerabilities. I use a cognitive-behavioral therapeutic (CBT) approach.
I believe that building rapport and trust in the therapeutic relationship is paramount to the success of the work. My approach in working with individuals is person-centered. While I do utilize an eclectic blend of evidence-based techniques to address particular situations, I find that a conversational approach that allows my clients to lead the session is most effective in addressing immediate and long- term needs and goals. My ultimate aim is to help my clients build awareness and insight into their behaviors and to provide consistent support along the way as they develop a variety of skill sets to address life's many challenges.
I believe that building rapport and trust in the therapeutic relationship is paramount to the success of the work. My approach in working with individuals is person-centered. While I do utilize an eclectic blend of evidence-based techniques to address particular situations, I find that a conversational approach that allows my clients to lead the session is most effective in addressing immediate and long- term needs and goals. My ultimate aim is to help my clients build awareness and insight into their behaviors and to provide consistent support along the way as they develop a variety of skill sets to address life's many challenges.
I work with individuals, couples, and families, focusing on relationship building, conflict and anger management, and coping with grief and loss. I help couples create a safe and nurturing bond that allows them to become close again and heal. No matter the issue that brings a couple, individual, or family into my office, they will all be learning a new way to look at relationship and be introduced to a toolkit of skills essential to staying in conversation and connection.
I work with individuals, couples, and families, focusing on relationship building, conflict and anger management, and coping with grief and loss. I help couples create a safe and nurturing bond that allows them to become close again and heal. No matter the issue that brings a couple, individual, or family into my office, they will all be learning a new way to look at relationship and be introduced to a toolkit of skills essential to staying in conversation and connection.
Life can feel overwhelming at times. Many things are beyond our control. We are juggling numerous responsibilities. It's during these moments that additional support can truly make a difference. With this support, we can explore our feelings and values, navigate changes and challenges, and grow into the best versions of ourselves. Through a strengths-based, integrated approach, we’ll work together to apply evidence-based therapeutic strategies. These strategies will help you develop increased awareness and will enhance your coping, decision-making, and problem-solving skills, empowering you to achieve your desired outcomes.
Life can feel overwhelming at times. Many things are beyond our control. We are juggling numerous responsibilities. It's during these moments that additional support can truly make a difference. With this support, we can explore our feelings and values, navigate changes and challenges, and grow into the best versions of ourselves. Through a strengths-based, integrated approach, we’ll work together to apply evidence-based therapeutic strategies. These strategies will help you develop increased awareness and will enhance your coping, decision-making, and problem-solving skills, empowering you to achieve your desired outcomes.
Welcome to my practice!.
What ever your needs, I approach our work with zest and empathy which comes from broad experience working in psychiatric and health settings. Whether with problems of elderly, families,couples or people facing job loss, academic problems, illness, bereavement, trauma or the loneliness of anxiety and depression, psychotherapy can bring relief and find inner strengths and possibilities. I focus especially on communication skills, and deprograming early dysfunctional messages which interfere with forming relationships in all aspects of life. Together we will meet your immediate needs and begin a longer journey towards fulfilling your deepest aspirations.
Welcome to my practice!.
What ever your needs, I approach our work with zest and empathy which comes from broad experience working in psychiatric and health settings. Whether with problems of elderly, families,couples or people facing job loss, academic problems, illness, bereavement, trauma or the loneliness of anxiety and depression, psychotherapy can bring relief and find inner strengths and possibilities. I focus especially on communication skills, and deprograming early dysfunctional messages which interfere with forming relationships in all aspects of life. Together we will meet your immediate needs and begin a longer journey towards fulfilling your deepest aspirations.
Life brings change and when that change comes, how do you handle it? What do you do when you don’t know what to do? Over the years, I have supported and encouraged individuals through the Stages of Change. It’s not uncommon to experience anxiety when contacting a therapist, but I encourage you to contact me to schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation. My role is to help you through the process of change and decision making that can, understandably, feel overwhelming. My goal is to support you and your journey towards a more whole you.
Life brings change and when that change comes, how do you handle it? What do you do when you don’t know what to do? Over the years, I have supported and encouraged individuals through the Stages of Change. It’s not uncommon to experience anxiety when contacting a therapist, but I encourage you to contact me to schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation. My role is to help you through the process of change and decision making that can, understandably, feel overwhelming. My goal is to support you and your journey towards a more whole you.
Greetings! My name is Maryan Prince and I am a psychotherapist at Revo Well. We are a tribe of extraordinary clinicians dedicated to REVOlutionizing WELLness in the BIPOC community. I genuinely love helping people develop skills to manage symptoms associated with depression, anxiety, grief & loss, and trauma exposures. Every person deserves to be happy and my goal is to prevent mental illness and life challenges from stealing my clients' joy.
Greetings! My name is Maryan Prince and I am a psychotherapist at Revo Well. We are a tribe of extraordinary clinicians dedicated to REVOlutionizing WELLness in the BIPOC community. I genuinely love helping people develop skills to manage symptoms associated with depression, anxiety, grief & loss, and trauma exposures. Every person deserves to be happy and my goal is to prevent mental illness and life challenges from stealing my clients' joy.
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