Child Therapists in Washington, DC
Welcome! I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who believes that everyone possesses the strengths and resources to overcome life’s challenges- even if sometimes we need a little assistance. I view seeking help as a sign of great strength. My role as a therapist is to help you better know and understand yourself. We will use this insight to build upon your innate abilities and strengths to understand obstacles, overcome challenges, and pave a way forward. I work with a Service Dog, Finn, who provides a gentle, loving presence that can be very comforting, anxiety reducing, and uplifting in sessions.
Welcome! I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who believes that everyone possesses the strengths and resources to overcome life’s challenges- even if sometimes we need a little assistance. I view seeking help as a sign of great strength. My role as a therapist is to help you better know and understand yourself. We will use this insight to build upon your innate abilities and strengths to understand obstacles, overcome challenges, and pave a way forward. I work with a Service Dog, Finn, who provides a gentle, loving presence that can be very comforting, anxiety reducing, and uplifting in sessions.
I believe that by mastering our past we have the power to change our future. I use integrative approaches to assist clients with identifying their strengths and overcoming barriers that are impeding their happiness and emotional well being. I firmly believe that if we change our thoughts we can change our lives and my goal is to assist you through the process to lasting change.
I believe that by mastering our past we have the power to change our future. I use integrative approaches to assist clients with identifying their strengths and overcoming barriers that are impeding their happiness and emotional well being. I firmly believe that if we change our thoughts we can change our lives and my goal is to assist you through the process to lasting change.
Sugarman specializes in providing engaging, empathetic, evidence-based treatment and psychoeducational evaluations that address a child’s needs at home and at school.
Dr. Sugarman provides evidence-based treatment, including Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Parent Management Training. Dr. Sugarman’s doctoral research was centered around the experiences of adolescents disclosing their gender identity. She has a particular passion for working with LGBTQ identifying-youth and their families.
Sugarman specializes in providing engaging, empathetic, evidence-based treatment and psychoeducational evaluations that address a child’s needs at home and at school.
Dr. Sugarman provides evidence-based treatment, including Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Parent Management Training. Dr. Sugarman’s doctoral research was centered around the experiences of adolescents disclosing their gender identity. She has a particular passion for working with LGBTQ identifying-youth and their families.
Located in Union Market, Washington, DC, I specialize in gender and queer topics. The clients I enjoy working with the most are artists, activists, leftists, change-makers, and norm-breakers. They are transgender, queer, bisexual, non-monogamous, formerly religious, and often have untraditional family structures, including chosen family and deconstructed gender roles. I know that therapeutic work does not happen in a vacuum, and it is imperative that we acknowledge our political, structural, and personal contexts. Our sessions can be a place of immense joy, immeasurable rage, and revolutionary change.
Located in Union Market, Washington, DC, I specialize in gender and queer topics. The clients I enjoy working with the most are artists, activists, leftists, change-makers, and norm-breakers. They are transgender, queer, bisexual, non-monogamous, formerly religious, and often have untraditional family structures, including chosen family and deconstructed gender roles. I know that therapeutic work does not happen in a vacuum, and it is imperative that we acknowledge our political, structural, and personal contexts. Our sessions can be a place of immense joy, immeasurable rage, and revolutionary change.
I specialize in working with adults, children/teens, and couples.
If you're feeling like your child/tween/teen has become a stranger, I can help. Maybe they're experiencing a lack of motivation or they're confining themselves to their bedroom. Let's connect. Are you struggling to communicate with your partner? Both of you want the relationship to work, but you keep missing each other somehow. Let's connect.
I specialize in working with adults, children/teens, and couples.
If you're feeling like your child/tween/teen has become a stranger, I can help. Maybe they're experiencing a lack of motivation or they're confining themselves to their bedroom. Let's connect. Are you struggling to communicate with your partner? Both of you want the relationship to work, but you keep missing each other somehow. Let's connect.
Along with adults/senior populations, I’ve worked with children, youth, teens, and young adults in all environments, including schools starting at age 5.
I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with national endorsement/certification for both licit and illicit substances-since 1987. If you believe you or your loved ones may benefit from what I have to offer, please reach out! I’ve expertise working with dual-diagnosed persons in all modalities, i.e., Inpatient, Residential, PHP, and Outpatient. I’ve extensive experience working with special needs, as well as, LGBTQI populations. Further, I have over ten years of experience providing telehealth or virtual services to military/civilian service members and their families worldwide.
Along with adults/senior populations, I’ve worked with children, youth, teens, and young adults in all environments, including schools starting at age 5.
I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with national endorsement/certification for both licit and illicit substances-since 1987. If you believe you or your loved ones may benefit from what I have to offer, please reach out! I’ve expertise working with dual-diagnosed persons in all modalities, i.e., Inpatient, Residential, PHP, and Outpatient. I’ve extensive experience working with special needs, as well as, LGBTQI populations. Further, I have over ten years of experience providing telehealth or virtual services to military/civilian service members and their families worldwide.
With over 18 years of experience, I have helped children, teens, adults, and families in various capacities.
Hello there! I'm your relatable Therapist, dedicated to helping individuals navigate life's challenges with understanding and encouragement. I specialize in providing support for the everyday stressors of work-life balance, family, friends, and school.
With over 18 years of experience, I have helped children, teens, adults, and families in various capacities.
Hello there! I'm your relatable Therapist, dedicated to helping individuals navigate life's challenges with understanding and encouragement. I specialize in providing support for the everyday stressors of work-life balance, family, friends, and school.
I have extensive experience working with children and teenagers ages 12-18, as well as adults 18+.
The treatment modalities I commonly work from include: structural family therapy, solution-focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma informed care, strengths based approach, and mindfulness.
I have extensive experience working with children and teenagers ages 12-18, as well as adults 18+.
The treatment modalities I commonly work from include: structural family therapy, solution-focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma informed care, strengths based approach, and mindfulness.
I specialize in working with older adolescents, college students, adults, and parents offering a highly individualized approach. My practice style is warm and collaborative-I prioritize building strong therapeutic connections and truly enjoy getting to know my clients. Clients have described me as genuine, transparent, supportive, and that I have a good sense of humor. In sessions, I pair the process of building strong therapeutic relationships with learning and developing new skills through effective therapeutic models, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), which I have advanced training in.
I specialize in working with older adolescents, college students, adults, and parents offering a highly individualized approach. My practice style is warm and collaborative-I prioritize building strong therapeutic connections and truly enjoy getting to know my clients. Clients have described me as genuine, transparent, supportive, and that I have a good sense of humor. In sessions, I pair the process of building strong therapeutic relationships with learning and developing new skills through effective therapeutic models, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), which I have advanced training in.
Building self-awareness and developing a rewarding connection with your child is a unique and sensitive process for each parent.
My practice prioritizes helping families to get off to a strong start, with a special focus on new parents and their babies. In-home, virtual, and in-office services include: couples counseling, individual support around perinatal mental health for moms AND dads (aiming to prevent Postpartum Depression & Anxiety when possible), hands-on parenting support and guidance. I love to support cycle breakers who are trying to understand their trauma history and take care of their new family intentionally and proactively through safe relationships. Multiracial, Interfaith & LGBT families, I love to support you!
Building self-awareness and developing a rewarding connection with your child is a unique and sensitive process for each parent.
My practice prioritizes helping families to get off to a strong start, with a special focus on new parents and their babies. In-home, virtual, and in-office services include: couples counseling, individual support around perinatal mental health for moms AND dads (aiming to prevent Postpartum Depression & Anxiety when possible), hands-on parenting support and guidance. I love to support cycle breakers who are trying to understand their trauma history and take care of their new family intentionally and proactively through safe relationships. Multiracial, Interfaith & LGBT families, I love to support you!
I work with individuals and couples, as well as children, in both DC and Chapel Hill.
Though I've left UNC, I still teach and supervise. Working with children helps me understand where adult issues originate; working with adults helps me project where a child's behavior is leading. I've learned volumes about parenting from my own children, though no lesson is learned soon enough.
I work with individuals and couples, as well as children, in both DC and Chapel Hill.
Though I've left UNC, I still teach and supervise. Working with children helps me understand where adult issues originate; working with adults helps me project where a child's behavior is leading. I've learned volumes about parenting from my own children, though no lesson is learned soon enough.
McKenzie Green, Ed.D., LPC, LPC-S Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor Specialty Area(s): School Age Children, Young Adolescents, Adults Dr. McKenzie Green is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor with licenses in North Carolina, South Carolina, District of Columbia, and Virginia. Dr. Green earned a Master of Arts degree in the area of Professional Counseling at Webster University. She earned her Doctorate in the area of Education with a focus on Curriculum and Instruction at Northcentral University. Dr. Green has been in the field of Mental Health for
McKenzie Green, Ed.D., LPC, LPC-S Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor Specialty Area(s): School Age Children, Young Adolescents, Adults Dr. McKenzie Green is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor with licenses in North Carolina, South Carolina, District of Columbia, and Virginia. Dr. Green earned a Master of Arts degree in the area of Professional Counseling at Webster University. She earned her Doctorate in the area of Education with a focus on Curriculum and Instruction at Northcentral University. Dr. Green has been in the field of Mental Health for
I specialize in helping adults, children, young professionals, and high-achieving individuals who are struggling with stress, burnout, and emotional challenges find clarity, healing, and balance.
With 15 years of experience as a licensed mental health professional and college professor, I understand that each person’s journey is unique. I provide a safe and affirming space where you can feel heard, supported, and empowered to work through life’s difficulties. Whether you're seeking therapy for personal growth, stress management
I specialize in helping adults, children, young professionals, and high-achieving individuals who are struggling with stress, burnout, and emotional challenges find clarity, healing, and balance.
With 15 years of experience as a licensed mental health professional and college professor, I understand that each person’s journey is unique. I provide a safe and affirming space where you can feel heard, supported, and empowered to work through life’s difficulties. Whether you're seeking therapy for personal growth, stress management
Using individual talk therapy and/or EMDR for trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. I help clients gain insight into what is getting in their way and to develop healthier coping strategies. I also work extensively with those struggling with addictions, including alcoholism and sexual addictions and compulsive internet pornography use. I have successfully helped break the interference of addictions and compulsions to lead healthier, more productive lives. In addition, I often work with spouses/partners who are struggling with the impact (and trauma) of these addictions on themselves and their relationships.
Using individual talk therapy and/or EMDR for trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. I help clients gain insight into what is getting in their way and to develop healthier coping strategies. I also work extensively with those struggling with addictions, including alcoholism and sexual addictions and compulsive internet pornography use. I have successfully helped break the interference of addictions and compulsions to lead healthier, more productive lives. In addition, I often work with spouses/partners who are struggling with the impact (and trauma) of these addictions on themselves and their relationships.
I’m a bilingual life coach and counselor dedicated to helping individuals navigate personal and professional transitions with clarity and confidence.
My approach is collaborative, practical, and grounded in evidence based methods like Cognitive Behavioral and Solution Focused techniques.
With international experience, I bring a multicultural perspective that helps clients adapt to change, improve relationships, and achieve balance.
Sessions are available in English and Spanish, in-person in Washington, DC, or online.
Let’s work together to create meaningful growth and a life aligned with your goals.
I’m a bilingual life coach and counselor dedicated to helping individuals navigate personal and professional transitions with clarity and confidence.
My approach is collaborative, practical, and grounded in evidence based methods like Cognitive Behavioral and Solution Focused techniques.
With international experience, I bring a multicultural perspective that helps clients adapt to change, improve relationships, and achieve balance.
Sessions are available in English and Spanish, in-person in Washington, DC, or online.
Let’s work together to create meaningful growth and a life aligned with your goals.
We have a multicultural staff to serve children, adolescents, and adults.
Our outpatient mental health psychotherapy practice provides individual, couples, family, and group psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and adults across the life span. We believe strongly in serving the needs of the community and accept most insurances. We have 3 locations: Capitol Hill, DC, Crystal City, VA, and Largo, MD and also offer teletherapy.
We have a multicultural staff to serve children, adolescents, and adults.
Our outpatient mental health psychotherapy practice provides individual, couples, family, and group psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and adults across the life span. We believe strongly in serving the needs of the community and accept most insurances. We have 3 locations: Capitol Hill, DC, Crystal City, VA, and Largo, MD and also offer teletherapy.
At its core, therapy is a conversation. Like a greenhouse, this specially crafted conversation we call “therapy” aims to nurture and ripen our words, thoughts, images, emotions, and sensations, all "vitals" of the mind, so that they can become useful in our growth journey, both inside and outside the therapy room. Within the protective bounds of therapy, we find a rare space to talk, enhanced by the luxury of time and undivided attention, an array of choices, the chance for “multiple takes,” and a pause button. It is also in this space where the invitation to discover our innermost self or play a completely new role lives.
At its core, therapy is a conversation. Like a greenhouse, this specially crafted conversation we call “therapy” aims to nurture and ripen our words, thoughts, images, emotions, and sensations, all "vitals" of the mind, so that they can become useful in our growth journey, both inside and outside the therapy room. Within the protective bounds of therapy, we find a rare space to talk, enhanced by the luxury of time and undivided attention, an array of choices, the chance for “multiple takes,” and a pause button. It is also in this space where the invitation to discover our innermost self or play a completely new role lives.
I have a level 1 and level 2 trauma certificate from the Ferentz institute and work with both childhood and adult trauma.
I am a straight-forward and down-to-earth counselor with a genuine passion for the work that I do. I take a strengths-based and collaborative approach with my clients so that together we can find out what approach will best help them reach their treatment goals.
I have a level 1 and level 2 trauma certificate from the Ferentz institute and work with both childhood and adult trauma.
I am a straight-forward and down-to-earth counselor with a genuine passion for the work that I do. I take a strengths-based and collaborative approach with my clients so that together we can find out what approach will best help them reach their treatment goals.
Renee DeBoard-Lucas is a licensed psychologist with over 15 years of experience treating trauma and anxiety in children, teens, and adults.
Dr. DeBoard-Lucas' specialty is trauma and anxiety in kids and teens. She offers evidence-based treatments that provide her patients with tools and hope for coping with traumatic and scary experiences. Dr. DeBoard-Lucas uses humor and empathy in therapy and loves to see her patients getting back to the things they need and want to be doing.
Renee DeBoard-Lucas is a licensed psychologist with over 15 years of experience treating trauma and anxiety in children, teens, and adults.
Dr. DeBoard-Lucas' specialty is trauma and anxiety in kids and teens. She offers evidence-based treatments that provide her patients with tools and hope for coping with traumatic and scary experiences. Dr. DeBoard-Lucas uses humor and empathy in therapy and loves to see her patients getting back to the things they need and want to be doing.
I use the relationship that develops in the course of therapy to better understand the individual conflicts that originate in childhood which underlie the difficulties you experience in your life.
I see people who are experiencing anxiety, depression, or other unpleasant emotions who want to learn more about themselves as a way of relieving their stress. These unpleasant emotions may involve problems in work, school, or close interpersonal relationships.
I use the relationship that develops in the course of therapy to better understand the individual conflicts that originate in childhood which underlie the difficulties you experience in your life.
I see people who are experiencing anxiety, depression, or other unpleasant emotions who want to learn more about themselves as a way of relieving their stress. These unpleasant emotions may involve problems in work, school, or close interpersonal relationships.
