Couples Counseling Therapists in Washington, DC
Steve Geishecker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, LCSW-C, ACSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Good chemistry and a healthy rapport are essential elements in creating a meaningful working relationship.
My practice and clientele are quite diverse and I welcome all. I work with clients experiencing any of the following issues: anxiety, depression, work-related stress, sexuality issues, substance use, relationship issues, HIV, life transitions, aging, career goals, family issues. I have expertise working with the LGBTQ+ community.
Good chemistry and a healthy rapport are essential elements in creating a meaningful working relationship.
My practice and clientele are quite diverse and I welcome all. I work with clients experiencing any of the following issues: anxiety, depression, work-related stress, sexuality issues, substance use, relationship issues, HIV, life transitions, aging, career goals, family issues. I have expertise working with the LGBTQ+ community.
In my work with individuals and couples, I take a caring and collaborative approach to therapy to help you discover healing and meaning in your life and in your relationships.
I draw on evidence-based practices to guide our work together, including psychodynamic, attachment, and cognitive behavioral therapies. I also utilize mindfulness, somatic, and narrative practices to deepen self-awareness and self-expression. With couples, I draw on the EFT, Imago, and Gottman to strengthen communication, understanding, trust, and intimacy.
In my work with individuals and couples, I take a caring and collaborative approach to therapy to help you discover healing and meaning in your life and in your relationships.
I draw on evidence-based practices to guide our work together, including psychodynamic, attachment, and cognitive behavioral therapies. I also utilize mindfulness, somatic, and narrative practices to deepen self-awareness and self-expression. With couples, I draw on the EFT, Imago, and Gottman to strengthen communication, understanding, trust, and intimacy.
Being responsible for one's own needs while being responsive to others, whether in a relationship, school, or at work is a dynamic, and sometimes confounding, process.
Traumas, stress, depression, even relationships can overwhelm and trap a person, stifling the creativity that lets us be a full part of life. Therapy is in the service of regaining a sense of competence, gratitude, and passion in life.
Being responsible for one's own needs while being responsive to others, whether in a relationship, school, or at work is a dynamic, and sometimes confounding, process.
Traumas, stress, depression, even relationships can overwhelm and trap a person, stifling the creativity that lets us be a full part of life. Therapy is in the service of regaining a sense of competence, gratitude, and passion in life.
Miranda Nance, PhD, LICSW with over 20 years of experience working with adolescents and adults across the life-span on issues related to anxiety, depression, grief/bereavement, substance recovery, race-based trauma, gender affirming care and relationship difficulties.
I utilize various evidenced-based tools including a combination of Solution-Focused, Supportive Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Person-Centered Approach.
Miranda Nance, PhD, LICSW with over 20 years of experience working with adolescents and adults across the life-span on issues related to anxiety, depression, grief/bereavement, substance recovery, race-based trauma, gender affirming care and relationship difficulties.
I utilize various evidenced-based tools including a combination of Solution-Focused, Supportive Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Person-Centered Approach.
IAM Enroot Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20016
Unresolved trauma can manifest into anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties.
Have you felt like you were in survival mode for so long that you dont know what real peace is? Do you overwork? Are you a high achiever? Do people see you as successful but you are falling apart inside? Is asking for help difficult and you've suppressed your emotions for so long you don't know what to feel? Clients who seek our services are successful, hardworking, high achieving but are impacted by generational or unresolved trauma within themselves & the family system.
Unresolved trauma can manifest into anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties.
Have you felt like you were in survival mode for so long that you dont know what real peace is? Do you overwork? Are you a high achiever? Do people see you as successful but you are falling apart inside? Is asking for help difficult and you've suppressed your emotions for so long you don't know what to feel? Clients who seek our services are successful, hardworking, high achieving but are impacted by generational or unresolved trauma within themselves & the family system.
As a psychologist I pull from working with diverse groups of people and assist on issues of trauma, grief, loss, relationship difficulties, wellness and health.
My areas of specialty are post traumatic disorders, grief and loss, relationships and communication, sadness and depression, stress and anxiety, gender and sexual identity, immigration and work and career struggles.
As a psychologist I pull from working with diverse groups of people and assist on issues of trauma, grief, loss, relationship difficulties, wellness and health.
My areas of specialty are post traumatic disorders, grief and loss, relationships and communication, sadness and depression, stress and anxiety, gender and sexual identity, immigration and work and career struggles.
Central to my work is the concept that our relationship, and the authentic exploration of that relationship, will better help you make meaning out of other important relationships.
One of the hardest parts of starting therapy is choosing the right therapist for you, and I hope to join you in your journey toward greater self-understanding, compassion, and insight. Many people come to therapy after experiencing emotional distress that has led them to feel overwhelmed and as though they have lost direction in, and control of, their life. In a safe and non-judgmental space, I work collaboratively with my clients to explore ways in which they can effectively regain a sense of empowerment, meaning, and control in their lives.
Central to my work is the concept that our relationship, and the authentic exploration of that relationship, will better help you make meaning out of other important relationships.
One of the hardest parts of starting therapy is choosing the right therapist for you, and I hope to join you in your journey toward greater self-understanding, compassion, and insight. Many people come to therapy after experiencing emotional distress that has led them to feel overwhelmed and as though they have lost direction in, and control of, their life. In a safe and non-judgmental space, I work collaboratively with my clients to explore ways in which they can effectively regain a sense of empowerment, meaning, and control in their lives.
I enjoy working with couples, families, and individuals. My specialties include grief counseling, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, and couples conflict. I have over 30 years of experience working with young adults in university settings and with individuals and couples in private practice. I have been the head clinician in an eating disorder and mood disorder clinic at a major university. I am particularly interested in working with clients who are struggling with low self worth and self loathing. I also have an expertise in working with gay couples.
I enjoy working with couples, families, and individuals. My specialties include grief counseling, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, and couples conflict. I have over 30 years of experience working with young adults in university settings and with individuals and couples in private practice. I have been the head clinician in an eating disorder and mood disorder clinic at a major university. I am particularly interested in working with clients who are struggling with low self worth and self loathing. I also have an expertise in working with gay couples.
Antoinette Jackson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
With over 9 years of experience in the mental and human services field; I have experience in working with individuals, couples (pre-marital and marriage counseling), and facilitating and groups.
My therapeutic approach focuses on meeting clients where they are and assisting them through the process of their progression towards attaining their goals. Highlighting self exploration, developing coping skills, and progress toward a better mental well-being. Sessions are aimed to be interactive and collaborative to ensure effectiveness.
With over 9 years of experience in the mental and human services field; I have experience in working with individuals, couples (pre-marital and marriage counseling), and facilitating and groups.
My therapeutic approach focuses on meeting clients where they are and assisting them through the process of their progression towards attaining their goals. Highlighting self exploration, developing coping skills, and progress toward a better mental well-being. Sessions are aimed to be interactive and collaborative to ensure effectiveness.
Are you fed up with poor spending habits, spending more money than you earn, poor eating and drinking habits, not sleeping well, trying to win money buying lottery tickets twice a day, seven days a week? Are you going through relationship issues? About to lose your home? Considering Bankruptcy? Are you overwhelmed and feel stressed?You would like to live healthier and experience relief.
I focus directly on your present challenges , helping you to construct achievable goals. How you navigate your life and make decisions on a daily basis are paramount regarding the results you seek.
Are you fed up with poor spending habits, spending more money than you earn, poor eating and drinking habits, not sleeping well, trying to win money buying lottery tickets twice a day, seven days a week? Are you going through relationship issues? About to lose your home? Considering Bankruptcy? Are you overwhelmed and feel stressed?You would like to live healthier and experience relief.
I focus directly on your present challenges , helping you to construct achievable goals. How you navigate your life and make decisions on a daily basis are paramount regarding the results you seek.
Are you longing for vitality, a sense of choice or self-love/confidence in your life? Are you looking for authenticity, courageous conversations, resonance or deep trust repair in your relationship/s? Are you hoping to find how to live a meaningful and impactful life? I support authentic, compassionate and empowered relating to yourself and others with courageous journeying opening your full expression, connection and power for change.
I support what wants to emerge with approaches from Systemic Family Constellations, Attachment-Based and Trauma-Informed, Brain-Informed Empathic Coaching & Training, Body-Based Somatic and Polyvagal Applications, Collaborative and Change-Making Communication Skills, Restorative Practices, Positive Discipline, Systemic Transformative Justice and Change.
Are you longing for vitality, a sense of choice or self-love/confidence in your life? Are you looking for authenticity, courageous conversations, resonance or deep trust repair in your relationship/s? Are you hoping to find how to live a meaningful and impactful life? I support authentic, compassionate and empowered relating to yourself and others with courageous journeying opening your full expression, connection and power for change.
I support what wants to emerge with approaches from Systemic Family Constellations, Attachment-Based and Trauma-Informed, Brain-Informed Empathic Coaching & Training, Body-Based Somatic and Polyvagal Applications, Collaborative and Change-Making Communication Skills, Restorative Practices, Positive Discipline, Systemic Transformative Justice and Change.
Meet Our Couples Counseling Therapists
My clients come from around the world and different walks of life: straight adult women and men; members of the LGBTQ+ community; interracial couples; and adoptive parents.
Friendly yet direct, empathetic yet challenging, I will help you develop greater self-esteem as well as the tools to build more fulfilling relationships and find the right path for your life today and into the future. With over 30 years' experience, I combine talk therapy with behavioral and cognitive techniques in individual, group and couples sessions.
My clients come from around the world and different walks of life: straight adult women and men; members of the LGBTQ+ community; interracial couples; and adoptive parents.
Friendly yet direct, empathetic yet challenging, I will help you develop greater self-esteem as well as the tools to build more fulfilling relationships and find the right path for your life today and into the future. With over 30 years' experience, I combine talk therapy with behavioral and cognitive techniques in individual, group and couples sessions.
I help clients with relationship issues, anger management, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence.
I offer counseling for individuals and couples' session where I primarily provide a Client Centered, Adlerian, and Solution Focused therapy approach.
I help clients with relationship issues, anger management, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence.
I offer counseling for individuals and couples' session where I primarily provide a Client Centered, Adlerian, and Solution Focused therapy approach.
Lisa Smith-Couples Counselor
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, CST
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20009
Are you experiencing relationship issues? Working together, I can help you resolve problems and feelings that may seem overwhelming.
If you're a couple, I can help you create a healthier relationship, improve communication, strengthen sexual intimacy, heal from an affair, explore trust issues, and resolve other problems. I work with LGBTQIA+ and heterosexual couples; monogamous and ethically non-monogamous relationships; and I'm kink-affirmative.
Are you experiencing relationship issues? Working together, I can help you resolve problems and feelings that may seem overwhelming.
If you're a couple, I can help you create a healthier relationship, improve communication, strengthen sexual intimacy, heal from an affair, explore trust issues, and resolve other problems. I work with LGBTQIA+ and heterosexual couples; monogamous and ethically non-monogamous relationships; and I'm kink-affirmative.
I work with adolescents, adults and couples.
I am trained in psychoanalytic psychodynamic psychotherapy and psychopharmacology. My work is informed by developmental principles and is grounded in attention to the relationship that forms between patient and therapist, as issues affecting well-being also manifest within this relationship. Cognitive-behavioral concepts would be usedif they are helpful.
I work with adolescents, adults and couples.
I am trained in psychoanalytic psychodynamic psychotherapy and psychopharmacology. My work is informed by developmental principles and is grounded in attention to the relationship that forms between patient and therapist, as issues affecting well-being also manifest within this relationship. Cognitive-behavioral concepts would be usedif they are helpful.
Together, we can explore and identify the issues that have led to your depression, anxiety, stress, feelings of hopelessness, trauma, relationship challenges, post-traumatic stress, grief, loss, life transitions, and any other obstacles you face.
I specialize in pre-adolescent, adolescent and adult behavior issues, mood disorders, and emotional disturbances. I use culturally competent approaches and techniques to increase self-awareness; achieve independence and integration; change dysfunctional thoughts, emotions and behaviors; and establish and maintain healthy relationships.
Together, we can explore and identify the issues that have led to your depression, anxiety, stress, feelings of hopelessness, trauma, relationship challenges, post-traumatic stress, grief, loss, life transitions, and any other obstacles you face.
I specialize in pre-adolescent, adolescent and adult behavior issues, mood disorders, and emotional disturbances. I use culturally competent approaches and techniques to increase self-awareness; achieve independence and integration; change dysfunctional thoughts, emotions and behaviors; and establish and maintain healthy relationships.
My 30 years of experience treating mood disorders, addictions, and relationship issues, as well as raising three children, being an athlete/fitness trainer, workshop presenter and author, are sources I will draw from as I guide you with your unique issue.
You: Smart, competent, exasperated, stuck. Me: Experienced, trained, committed. I will help you examine life’s big questions—meaning, balance, relationships, health, creativity—through therapy that reconnects you with your inner strengths, heals past struggles, and fosters growth. My experiential approach helps you listen to your mind to be your wise ally, feel into your heart, and be present in/connected to your body. We will address your stressor(s), build coping strategies, and create meaningful change. I will help you commit to your evolution and get unstuck.
My 30 years of experience treating mood disorders, addictions, and relationship issues, as well as raising three children, being an athlete/fitness trainer, workshop presenter and author, are sources I will draw from as I guide you with your unique issue.
You: Smart, competent, exasperated, stuck. Me: Experienced, trained, committed. I will help you examine life’s big questions—meaning, balance, relationships, health, creativity—through therapy that reconnects you with your inner strengths, heals past struggles, and fosters growth. My experiential approach helps you listen to your mind to be your wise ally, feel into your heart, and be present in/connected to your body. We will address your stressor(s), build coping strategies, and create meaningful change. I will help you commit to your evolution and get unstuck.
John W Cornelius
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, MSW, LCSW-C, LICSW
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20036
I help individuals work on life issues tied to anxiety and depression, relationship difficulties, stress symptoms tied to childhood trauma, and families struggling with behavioral challenges.
For traumatic stress, I help individuals reduce symptoms of hyperarousal, panic, numbness, and pain in response to relationship and life challenges. With children, adolescents, and young adults, I combine relationship and calming skills to reduce ADHD and family discord and increase self-efficacy. I work with emotions, behaviors, cognitions and physiology.
I help individuals work on life issues tied to anxiety and depression, relationship difficulties, stress symptoms tied to childhood trauma, and families struggling with behavioral challenges.
For traumatic stress, I help individuals reduce symptoms of hyperarousal, panic, numbness, and pain in response to relationship and life challenges. With children, adolescents, and young adults, I combine relationship and calming skills to reduce ADHD and family discord and increase self-efficacy. I work with emotions, behaviors, cognitions and physiology.
Above all, I value the therapeutic relationship and your personal growth.
I hold a PhD in Clinical Psychology from Duquesne University. I have expertise in working with clients who have experienced PTSD and developmental trauma. I also specialize in providing partners therapy, including for LGBTQ+ and/or Deaf and Hard of Hearing. I can provide client centered psychological assessments for potential ADHD and ASD diagnoses.
Above all, I value the therapeutic relationship and your personal growth.
I hold a PhD in Clinical Psychology from Duquesne University. I have expertise in working with clients who have experienced PTSD and developmental trauma. I also specialize in providing partners therapy, including for LGBTQ+ and/or Deaf and Hard of Hearing. I can provide client centered psychological assessments for potential ADHD and ASD diagnoses.
I partner with people to help them learn skills to overcome or manage these obstacles in order to feel a better sense of control and resilience.
My approach is client and family centered, focused on evidenced based therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused therapy.
I partner with people to help them learn skills to overcome or manage these obstacles in order to feel a better sense of control and resilience.
My approach is client and family centered, focused on evidenced based therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused therapy.
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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.