Couples Counseling Therapists in Washington, DC
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Marissa Nelson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CST, CSE
Verified
Verified
Couples
therapy is my calling and life passion. I created IntimacyMoons for
Couples
as an intensive transformation model and was voted Best
Couples
Retreat by Women's Health, Bustle, Livestrong, Matador Network, Madame Noire and Black Enterprise Magazines. Not only am I a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist but I am also a Certified Sex Therapist, and Certified Sexuality Educator by the American Association of Sexuality Educators and Therapists (AASECT).

Frog Point Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD , MFT, LPC
Verified
Verified
Frog Point Therapy works with adults 18 and over in individual therapy,
couples
therapy, and career & performance coaching.
Frog Point Therapy specializes in curating a highly individualized treatment experience by combining classic western psychotherapeutic approaches, eastern wisdom traditions, and the most modern research on human development. The desire to know oneself and the world around us, have agency and feel content are fundamental human wishes. We traverse stages of awareness over time. Some of these shifts happen naturally but we often must work to transcend these stages. We may get stuck in one stage or another because of rigidity, trauma, addiction, or depression. We specialize in facilitating our client’s next major upshift in development.

The Crone Esquivel Group, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MAR, MEd, LPC
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
Understanding
relationship
is foundational to improved clinical outcomes, we strive to support clients through connectedness, care, and compassion.
Emailed Inquiries preferred. If you are seeking to enhance your life by building connection, confidence, character, and community, we invite you to contact us so we can begin the journey together. We work, primarily, from a Cognitive-Behavioral approach, which is a short-term, results-oriented method. Our clinicians use multiple counseling methodologies including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Relational Cultural Therapy (RCT), Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness practices, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), and others.

Jonathan Lam
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Jonathan Lam is a professional life coach practicing in the Washington DC area. He is also a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in human potential,
relationship
health, creativity and athletic performance. He has trained extensively with professional and master coaches and he works with a diverse clientele that include young professionals at the beginning of their careers as well as executives and corporate leaders in the financial industry. Jonathan believes that clarity enables us to take a stand for what we want in life. It allows us to make a commitment to take action to create a life of our dreams.
Not accepting new clients

Grace A Whitman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Verified
I have been practicing
couples
and sex therapy for 25+ years.
I can be most helpful to you if you are interested in growing yourself and your own potential for intimacy and sexuality. Instead of identifying what's "wrong" with you, I focus on your strengths. By balancing your desire for autonomy and your desire for connection, you can increase your capacity for desire and eroticism in intimate sexuality. As an active therapist, I'm willing to challenge you and your
partner
to develop and grow yourself up.

Deborah J Fox
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My style of
relationship
therapy, rooted in Imago therapy, is particularly effective in helping
couples
develop safe and more loving relationships, in which pain and conflict are turned into an opportunity for growth and greater closeness.
'We used to have such fun together; how can we get that back?" is a question many people have who come to see me.
We all need help at one point or another in our lives. Seeking help for
relationship
struggles, sexual problems, anxiety, panic attacks, feeling depressed or 'stuck', is a great step forward towards feeling better. I've been practicing for 30 years, with expertise in helping people enjoy their relationships and lives again. I see people individually, in
couples
and in groups.

Terry C Chang
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Verified
I work with individuals,
couples
, and adolescents who are overwhelmed with a variety of issues.
Hello! You're here because you have run out of good options to deal with the pain and stress. Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and little motivation, you want to get unstuck! Perhaps it seems like everyone else is in another gear - welcome to DC! Together we will help you deepen awareness of your relationships, career, past, and/or your current crisis. I will work empathically with you so we can both learn how things became difficult and begin to craft a path forward. In session, I emphasize emotion, subjective experience, and authenticity. Please visit my website for more information.

Community Counseling Services Center
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified
Verified
The Community Counseling Services Center (CCSC) is a training clinic located at The George Washington University, near the Foggy Bottom metro. We provide affordable mental health counseling services to individuals within the Washington, DC metro area. We offer evidence-based individual, family, career, and
couples counseling
to address a wide variety of mental health concerns,
relationship
issues, and interpersonal challenges. Our clinicians are master’s students in our Clinical Mental Health and Rehabilitation Counseling programs and doctoral students in our Counseling and Supervision Ph.D. program.
Not accepting new clients

Diana Jordan
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified
Verified
I am a Masters-level counselor-in-training through Northwestern University. I'm offering pro bono, virtual services through the Pauling Institute in Washington, DC. I take an integrated approach, and don't believe that there is only one path for progress. I offer a therapeutic
relationship
built on trust, compassion and care.

Caroline McKenna
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Verified
In my work with individuals and
couples
, I support clients through stressors that arise, and assist them in tapping into their internal resources and self-discovery to navigate through these challenging times. I create a safe and supportive environment to work with clients to heal relational wounds, foster understanding, create closeness, and support each other through change and growth.

Ashley Silva
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Verified
I believe that our
relationship
is a partnership and that my role is to get a better understanding of how you approach life and how that approach either helps or hinders what you want. It is my experience in working with clients that all behaviors, thoughts and feelings are rational given past experience. Challenges in relationships and well-being are often developed when previously effective behaviors are no longer helpful in a new environment or under a new set of experiences.
Not accepting new clients

Takia Richardson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified
Verified
Do you experience anxiety? Are you dealing with issues related to depression? Or are you going through a transition in your life? There are many issues in life that a therapist can assist you in overcoming. As a trained Cognitive-Behavioral therapist, I can assist you in dealing with your immediate needs as well as teach you skills to deal with issues in the future. We will work together to develop a strong therapeutic
relationship
that emphasizes trust and teamwork and yields positive results.

Erica Force
Psychologist, PhD, CMPC
Verified
Verified
Performance anxiety, mental skills in sport, injury recovery, adolescent athletes, elite athletes, women's issues, infertility, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and
relationship
problems are among the many areas I can help with.
My passion is helping adults and adolescents achieve well-being and balance. As a licensed psychologist, I offer traditional counseling services. I specialize in sport psychology, adolescent & elite athletes, women's issues, & EMDR. As a CMPC & registered Sport Psychologist with the U.S. Olympic Committee, I offer services for adults & adolescents, and have the privilege of working with athletes from youth to professional and Olympic/elite. As a psychologist, I am licensed in multiple states (District ofColumbia, Virginia, Maryland, Texas, Colorado, and Florida) and able to offer services nationwide.

M. Elizabeth Bowman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C, PhD
Verified
Verified
I offer an eclectic perspective and tailor my approach to each individual's needs. I also offer meditation and yoga to support therapeutic interventions as appropriate and desired by the individual. I believe in the strengths in each person and aim to support you reaching your goals and full potential. My specialization areas are anxiety disorders, trauma informed approaches, adolescence, and emerging adults. I also work with families and
couples
struggling with communication and parenting issues.
Not accepting new clients

Kristin Gonzalez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Using humor, warmth, and empathy, I
partner
with you to identify your strengths and help you achieve personal growth through exploration and curiosity about the root causes behind your behaviors.
Do you feel alone or misunderstood? Are some days especially hard to feel hopeful? I believe every person has strength that can sometimes feel difficult to find. I approach therapy in a way of helping you identify your strengths and make sense of your past experiences so that you can live more fully in the present and begin building the future that you want. I specialize in providing trauma-focused psychotherapy to adults who have experienced or are experiencing trauma/PTSD, are having
relationship
issues, and/or facing low self-esteem.

Ginger M Sullivan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CGP, FAGPA
Verified
Verified
I am your last stop. If life has disappointed you. If you are depleted. If you are lost. If your
relationship
is hopelessly leaving you unsatisfied. If your
partner
is complaining about your internal emotional desert. If you are one step from calling it quits or calling the lawyer. If you are out of ideas at how to make life and
relationship
work. If therapy has not worked for you in the past ... ... get ready. Your story can take a different turn. Give me a call and let's get started giving you the life - and the
relationship
- you desire and you deserve. I can help you have more and better.

Gretchen Glick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW
Verified
Verified
I have extensive experience working with teens, families and
couples
.
I provide a safe non-judgmental environment to address thoughts and feelings that may lead to negative consequences, by incorporating highly individualized strength based measures to manage stress, anxiety, depression and other mental health issues.

Ean Lischin-Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C
Verified
Verified
I have over fifteen years of psychotherapy experience working with individuals,
couples
and families utilizing a combination of DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy), MBCT (Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy), CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), Psychodynamic and Relational techniques among other modalities.
My approach to therapy is compassionate, collaborative, holistic and individualized, meeting you where you are. I am passionate about the process of therapy and will help you to develop insight, identify and reach your goals and enhance wellness. I specialize in treating
couples
and individuals coping with mental health and
relationship
concerns. My aim is to engage in collaboration to illuminate, foster insight and clarify what is within as well as the path ahead.
Not accepting new clients

Nicole Rollins-Lamar
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, LCPC, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Lamar has experience working with adolescent and adult populations in individual, group and
couples
therapy.
Dr. Lamar is a psychologist and a licensed professional counselor who has been providing therapy to individuals, families and groups for over 18 years. She earned a Psy.D. and Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology from Argosy University's Illinois School of Professional Psychology.

Susan Segal
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I obtained this credential 13 years ago because so many of the individuals and
couples
I was working with had sexual issues which were llnked to emotional issues.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and work with adults in individual therapy, group therapy,
couples
therapy, and sex therapy for 25 plus years. My patients are single, married, divorced, remarried, straight, gay, queer and range from young adult to older adults.
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Couples Counseling Therapists
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.