Therapists for Children in Washington, DC
Virtual therapy for children, adolescents, and adults navigating anxiety, stress, trauma, and major life transitions
Hannah provides virtual therapy across DC, Maryland, Virginia, and Maine .
Hannah’s approach is warm, steady, and collaborative. Therapy is tailored to each client’s age, goals, and stage of life. Together, the work focuses on identifying patterns that may be keeping clients stuck, strengthening practical coping strategies and creating meaningful change that extends beyond the therapy session.
Virtual therapy for children, adolescents, and adults navigating anxiety, stress, trauma, and major life transitions
Hannah provides virtual therapy across DC, Maryland, Virginia, and Maine .
Hannah’s approach is warm, steady, and collaborative. Therapy is tailored to each client’s age, goals, and stage of life. Together, the work focuses on identifying patterns that may be keeping clients stuck, strengthening practical coping strategies and creating meaningful change that extends beyond the therapy session.
Aisha Marie Martin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C, MSW
2 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20008
I work with children and adults.
I believe everyone has the ability to learn new ways to cope and view their personal situation differently. Therapy is a place where you can access your most authentic self and allow the therapeutic process to guide healing. Through creating a safe, comfortable and trusting environment clients will be able to share honestly and receive genuine feedback. My approach is supportive and client centered. You are the expert of your past and together we will explore patterns of thoughts, feelings and behaviors to establish improved ways of being and building relationships with others to help shape your future.
I work with children and adults.
I believe everyone has the ability to learn new ways to cope and view their personal situation differently. Therapy is a place where you can access your most authentic self and allow the therapeutic process to guide healing. Through creating a safe, comfortable and trusting environment clients will be able to share honestly and receive genuine feedback. My approach is supportive and client centered. You are the expert of your past and together we will explore patterns of thoughts, feelings and behaviors to establish improved ways of being and building relationships with others to help shape your future.
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.
In my practice I routinely see Children, Adolescents and their families, Couples, Adults, and Elderly.
I have more than 25 years of experience in Clinical Psychology divided between both sides of the Atlantic. My professional and personal experience helps me relate to the culturally diverse and globally minded population of the Washington Metropolitan Area. Over the years, after graduating from a mostly research oriented graduate program in Psychology, I pursued intensive training in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Psychodrama, Group and Family Psychotherapy, and Psychoanalysis. I am certain that Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis, correctly applied, can lead to the most dramatic and long lasting changes in patient's lives.
In my practice I routinely see Children, Adolescents and their families, Couples, Adults, and Elderly.
I have more than 25 years of experience in Clinical Psychology divided between both sides of the Atlantic. My professional and personal experience helps me relate to the culturally diverse and globally minded population of the Washington Metropolitan Area. Over the years, after graduating from a mostly research oriented graduate program in Psychology, I pursued intensive training in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Psychodrama, Group and Family Psychotherapy, and Psychoanalysis. I am certain that Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis, correctly applied, can lead to the most dramatic and long lasting changes in patient's lives.
Whether you're seeking therapy for yourself or your child, adolescent, or family unit, I tailor my approach to meet your specific needs and goals.
Drawing from modalities such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), internal family systems (IFS), strength-based approaches, trauma informed care, and mindfulness-based interventions, I empower clients to cultivate insight, develop coping skills, and foster meaningful connections with themselves and others.
Whether you're seeking therapy for yourself or your child, adolescent, or family unit, I tailor my approach to meet your specific needs and goals.
Drawing from modalities such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), internal family systems (IFS), strength-based approaches, trauma informed care, and mindfulness-based interventions, I empower clients to cultivate insight, develop coping skills, and foster meaningful connections with themselves and others.
I look forward to working with you, or your children, in overcoming current obstacles and life challenges.
I provide individual therapy for adults, children, and adolescents. When working with children and adolescents, I work with the whole family system. Parents are the primary support for their children, and I believe that you are a necessary and integral part of your child's journey.
I look forward to working with you, or your children, in overcoming current obstacles and life challenges.
I provide individual therapy for adults, children, and adolescents. When working with children and adolescents, I work with the whole family system. Parents are the primary support for their children, and I believe that you are a necessary and integral part of your child's journey.
I have been working with children, adolescents , and adults for over 25 years and I have provided supervision to social workers for 10 years.
I have provided individual, group, couples and family therapy in both school settings as well as private practice settings for close to 25 years . I utilize behavioral management tools, cognitive behavioral therapy, and creative therapies to encourage development of self, learn how to celebrate strengths and weaknesses and help clients feel accountable and more importantly, recognize they have the ability to grow. I also have a strong background in parent coaching, fertility counseling with particular focus on single moms by choice and support and aiding clients in working through life transitions.
I have been working with children, adolescents , and adults for over 25 years and I have provided supervision to social workers for 10 years.
I have provided individual, group, couples and family therapy in both school settings as well as private practice settings for close to 25 years . I utilize behavioral management tools, cognitive behavioral therapy, and creative therapies to encourage development of self, learn how to celebrate strengths and weaknesses and help clients feel accountable and more importantly, recognize they have the ability to grow. I also have a strong background in parent coaching, fertility counseling with particular focus on single moms by choice and support and aiding clients in working through life transitions.
My therapy practice is ideal for children and adults wanting support and guidance as they navigate general life stressors.
Clients learn how to love and honor themselves by gaining clarity about their individual needs and differences, wholehearted acceptance, self-compassion, and self-responsibility. My methods are designed to strengthen clients' self-esteem. Only then are they able to persist in the face of adversity and attain goals they set for themselves.
My therapy practice is ideal for children and adults wanting support and guidance as they navigate general life stressors.
Clients learn how to love and honor themselves by gaining clarity about their individual needs and differences, wholehearted acceptance, self-compassion, and self-responsibility. My methods are designed to strengthen clients' self-esteem. Only then are they able to persist in the face of adversity and attain goals they set for themselves.
Erica Berger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, LCSW-C
Washington, DC 20036
Waitlist for new clients
I am a clinical social worker, practicing since 1993, and have accumulated a breadth of professional experience working with children, adolescents, and adults through various stages of life.
My specialties include anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, panic, depression, stress management, parenting, adjustment to illness, bereavement, self-esteem, family communication and life transitions. I use a combination of therapeutic approaches, primarily relying on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic theory and family systems theory.
I am a clinical social worker, practicing since 1993, and have accumulated a breadth of professional experience working with children, adolescents, and adults through various stages of life.
My specialties include anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, panic, depression, stress management, parenting, adjustment to illness, bereavement, self-esteem, family communication and life transitions. I use a combination of therapeutic approaches, primarily relying on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic theory and family systems theory.
Life can bring us challenges that feel impossible to work through alone. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or the after effects of trauma, I'm here to provide a safe and supportive space for you to heal and grow.
Life can bring us challenges that feel impossible to work through alone. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or the after effects of trauma, I'm here to provide a safe and supportive space for you to heal and grow.
Are you having relationship difficulties, feel stress from work, or have a child experiencing difficulties?
Anxiety, Depression, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Substance Abuse/Addiction, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, OCD, Phobias Social Anxiety, Couples/Marital Issues, Adjustment Disorders Personality Disorders, Child/Parenting, Family Issues, Medical Illness, PTSD, TBI, Panic Attacks, Psychosis, Anger, Chronic Pain.
Are you having relationship difficulties, feel stress from work, or have a child experiencing difficulties?
Anxiety, Depression, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Substance Abuse/Addiction, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, OCD, Phobias Social Anxiety, Couples/Marital Issues, Adjustment Disorders Personality Disorders, Child/Parenting, Family Issues, Medical Illness, PTSD, TBI, Panic Attacks, Psychosis, Anger, Chronic Pain.
Licensed in both CA and DC, I believe therapy is a wonderful avenue for individuals to discover more about themselves and their self-worth. It is about growing, protecting boundaries, and healing through discovering and repairing past and present wounds.
I specialize in adolescents, teens, and adults experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, complex trauma, and difficulty with life transitions (moving, parenthood, marriage, etc). I am EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) trained to help individuals process and move past their traumatic experiences, allowing them to heal and find peace.
Licensed in both CA and DC, I believe therapy is a wonderful avenue for individuals to discover more about themselves and their self-worth. It is about growing, protecting boundaries, and healing through discovering and repairing past and present wounds.
I specialize in adolescents, teens, and adults experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, complex trauma, and difficulty with life transitions (moving, parenthood, marriage, etc). I am EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) trained to help individuals process and move past their traumatic experiences, allowing them to heal and find peace.
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.
I am a seasoned clinician with 30+ years of working both nationally and internationally with couples, children, families and educational programs.
My approach is very practical and direct. I focus on helping you gain greater clarity as I support you in making meaningful changes in your relationships, parenting, and professional pursuits. Success will be defined by you feeling that you have found a more authentic path toward contentment in your daily life.
I am a seasoned clinician with 30+ years of working both nationally and internationally with couples, children, families and educational programs.
My approach is very practical and direct. I focus on helping you gain greater clarity as I support you in making meaningful changes in your relationships, parenting, and professional pursuits. Success will be defined by you feeling that you have found a more authentic path toward contentment in your daily life.
Dr. Joanne Frederick
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, NCC, LPC- DC, LPC- VA, LCPC-MD
6 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20036
Are you feeling stressed out or overwhelmed? I can work with you to explore emotional, behavioral, and relational problems.
I specialize in the areas of depression, anxiety, and relationships.
Are you feeling stressed out or overwhelmed? I can work with you to explore emotional, behavioral, and relational problems.
I specialize in the areas of depression, anxiety, and relationships.
I work with individuals, couples, children, and families.
My work is about partnering with clients in ways which allow them to feel known and understood. I work with clients to unpack old stories or responses getting in the way of personal intentions. Together we look at problems having an impact, while getting in touch with skills and knowledge to support aligned action on their own behalf.
I work with individuals, couples, children, and families.
My work is about partnering with clients in ways which allow them to feel known and understood. I work with clients to unpack old stories or responses getting in the way of personal intentions. Together we look at problems having an impact, while getting in touch with skills and knowledge to support aligned action on their own behalf.
I am experienced in supporting children, parents and families through challenging life circumstances, trauma processing, and changes in family structure and composition.
I have an abundance of experience working with those who have endured complex and/or generational trauma. I specialize in supporting those who have had interactions with the child welfare system. I understand the fluctuation in insight and engagement that may sometimes accompany addiction and domestic violence.
I am experienced in supporting children, parents and families through challenging life circumstances, trauma processing, and changes in family structure and composition.
I have an abundance of experience working with those who have endured complex and/or generational trauma. I specialize in supporting those who have had interactions with the child welfare system. I understand the fluctuation in insight and engagement that may sometimes accompany addiction and domestic violence.
Out of the Margins Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LGSW, LICSW, LCSW-C
1 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20009
At Out of the Margins, we know how hard it can be to take steps towards getting the support you deserve. This space is for you. We offer individual therapy, couples therapy, & group therapy. Located on Belmont and 18th Street NW in the heart of Adams Morgan, our Washington DC-based practice specializes in supporting people from historically marginalized communities. Our practice is designed to help you feel at ease & bring your whole self into sessions. We begin therapy sessions creating a solid relationship & all of the uniqueness your story brings.
At Out of the Margins, we know how hard it can be to take steps towards getting the support you deserve. This space is for you. We offer individual therapy, couples therapy, & group therapy. Located on Belmont and 18th Street NW in the heart of Adams Morgan, our Washington DC-based practice specializes in supporting people from historically marginalized communities. Our practice is designed to help you feel at ease & bring your whole self into sessions. We begin therapy sessions creating a solid relationship & all of the uniqueness your story brings.
Sometimes the world can feel too loud, overwhelming, or fast-moving, and you may find yourself craving a moment of quiet—a space where you can slow down, breathe, and feel understood. I believe that everyone deserves a place where their voice matters and their experiences are honored. Whether you’re navigating a major life shift, carrying emotional weight, or simply feeling uncertain about what comes next, you don’t have to walk that path alone.
Sometimes the world can feel too loud, overwhelming, or fast-moving, and you may find yourself craving a moment of quiet—a space where you can slow down, breathe, and feel understood. I believe that everyone deserves a place where their voice matters and their experiences are honored. Whether you’re navigating a major life shift, carrying emotional weight, or simply feeling uncertain about what comes next, you don’t have to walk that path alone.
Hite brings over 16 years of experience as a school psychologist, specializing in psychological and educational services for children and families with complex developmental, learning, and emotional needs.
Consultations focus on understanding concerns related to children's learning, development, and behavior. His evaluations are often used to guide treatment and educational decisions. He supports parents navigating the special education system, as well as families pursuing services through public and private schools or specialized therapeutic placements.
Hite brings over 16 years of experience as a school psychologist, specializing in psychological and educational services for children and families with complex developmental, learning, and emotional needs.
Consultations focus on understanding concerns related to children's learning, development, and behavior. His evaluations are often used to guide treatment and educational decisions. He supports parents navigating the special education system, as well as families pursuing services through public and private schools or specialized therapeutic placements.
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FAQ - About Child Therapy
When does a child need to see a therapist?
Children naturally experience emotional ups and downs. Sometimes, though, they need support from a professional. A child may benefit from therapy if their emotions or behaviors change significantly within a short period of time. For example, if a child usually spends time with friends after school but begins isolating in their room, further inquiry is warranted. Other areas for concern include altered sleep patterns, lack of appetite, intense anger, irritability, or hopelessness, or developmental regression in young children (bedwetting, thumb-sucking).
What can a child therapist help with?
A therapist can help with any difficult experience a child may encounter growing up, including learning problems or anxiety related to school, relationship challenges with friends or parents, bullying, intense emotions or phobias, divorce and family dynamics, or the death of a pet or loved one. A therapist can help children process their experience and develop coping skills in an age-appropriate way
What therapy types are most suitable for children?
Children can benefit from different forms of therapy, including family therapy, parent-child interaction therapy, play therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and exposure therapy, depending on their condition. Play therapy is a great option for younger children who may not be able to fully articulate their feelings. In this approach, kids play with toys and games while a therapist observes and helps the child express their emotions and develop coping skills.
Do I need to attend therapy with my child?
Parents are an integral part of a child’s therapy, but the specifics of their involvement vary. If your child is young, you may attend most or all sessions; if your child is older, you may attend a few sessions or none; sometimes a therapist may ask you to have a session on your own. Whatever the arrangement, you should expect to work collaboratively with the therapist, your child, and your family members to take steps to help support your child.
How can I tell if a therapist is a good fit for my child?
A child needs to feel comfortable opening up about their thoughts and feelings, so if your child feels a sense of comfort, ease, and trust with their therapist, that’s a great sign. In addition, a therapist is a good fit for your child if the two can communicate well together; a clinician should be able to communicate clearly, effectively, and in an age-appropriate manner.