Dissociative Disorders (DID) Therapists in Washington, DC
I'm a licensed clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst. Occasionally, we notice patterns of thinking, behaving, and experiencing others & ourselves, which can feel very familiar and frustrating. Or we can be hit by sudden life circumstances like loss, transition, identity shifts, or trauma that leave us feeling overwhelmed & scared, where existing strengths and coping skills are outstripped. Through a dynamic and collaborative process, I help patients understand & transform their old ways of being to feel more connected, renewed, and, ultimately, to better flourish in their relationships, work, and within themselves.
I'm a licensed clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst. Occasionally, we notice patterns of thinking, behaving, and experiencing others & ourselves, which can feel very familiar and frustrating. Or we can be hit by sudden life circumstances like loss, transition, identity shifts, or trauma that leave us feeling overwhelmed & scared, where existing strengths and coping skills are outstripped. Through a dynamic and collaborative process, I help patients understand & transform their old ways of being to feel more connected, renewed, and, ultimately, to better flourish in their relationships, work, and within themselves.
I provide compassionate, client-centered mental health therapy through a telehealth platform, partnering with individuals to navigate trauma, stress, and life’s challenges. Rooted in the belief that healing is possible, I create a safe space to strengthen emotional-coping and problem-solving skills, addressing issues such as PTSD, anxiety, depression, and interpersonal struggles. Using a blend of talk therapy and somatic approaches—including DBT, CBT, mindfulness, and somatic-focused techniques—I tailor care to each person’s unique journey, honoring their identity, culture, and lived experience.
I provide compassionate, client-centered mental health therapy through a telehealth platform, partnering with individuals to navigate trauma, stress, and life’s challenges. Rooted in the belief that healing is possible, I create a safe space to strengthen emotional-coping and problem-solving skills, addressing issues such as PTSD, anxiety, depression, and interpersonal struggles. Using a blend of talk therapy and somatic approaches—including DBT, CBT, mindfulness, and somatic-focused techniques—I tailor care to each person’s unique journey, honoring their identity, culture, and lived experience.
I am committed to providing a safe and non-judgmental space for you to explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences. I am passionate about helping clients navigate through anxiety, depression, life shifts, relationships, dating, sexuality, gender, and trauma. I advocate for a sex-positive atmosphere, believing that sexuality is a vital part of human identity. Together, we will explore the stories that have shaped your life, allowing you to better understand yourself and the patterns that may be holding you back.
I am committed to providing a safe and non-judgmental space for you to explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences. I am passionate about helping clients navigate through anxiety, depression, life shifts, relationships, dating, sexuality, gender, and trauma. I advocate for a sex-positive atmosphere, believing that sexuality is a vital part of human identity. Together, we will explore the stories that have shaped your life, allowing you to better understand yourself and the patterns that may be holding you back.
Dr. Parkhurst's practice frequently centers on self esteem and identity development issues, especially, but not necessarily, as they relate to sexual orientation. Depression, anxiety, obsessiveness, relationship problems, and intimacy issues characterize the types of concerns with which he is often presented by clients. His competencies include couples counseling, parenting and child development issues, and academic concerns as counseling issues. He also has considerable experience in learning and cognition, and in career development from his years of counseling and training within the educational system.
Dr. Parkhurst's practice frequently centers on self esteem and identity development issues, especially, but not necessarily, as they relate to sexual orientation. Depression, anxiety, obsessiveness, relationship problems, and intimacy issues characterize the types of concerns with which he is often presented by clients. His competencies include couples counseling, parenting and child development issues, and academic concerns as counseling issues. He also has considerable experience in learning and cognition, and in career development from his years of counseling and training within the educational system.
I'm Donna Inman, a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Employee Assistance Professional, and a Nationally Certified Counselor working in downtown Washington DC... With 25 plus years in the mental health field, I've developed a very practical approach to life and the difficulties it can sometimes bring. I use short-term solution focused approaches and I try and assist people with setting and meeting goals. I firmly believe that most answers we seek are already within us, and I believe counseling can sometimes help bring those answers to the surface. Feel free to email me to schedule an appointment.
I'm Donna Inman, a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Employee Assistance Professional, and a Nationally Certified Counselor working in downtown Washington DC... With 25 plus years in the mental health field, I've developed a very practical approach to life and the difficulties it can sometimes bring. I use short-term solution focused approaches and I try and assist people with setting and meeting goals. I firmly believe that most answers we seek are already within us, and I believe counseling can sometimes help bring those answers to the surface. Feel free to email me to schedule an appointment.
I treat individuals and couples who present with a range of needs, from debilitating eating disorders to mild anxiety and to issues that cannot be described in five words or less. I see the whole person rather than a group of symptoms with the recognition that people are complex and that most of us have difficulties in one or more areas of our lives. I work to help people become more integrated which, I believe, helps them lead more fulfilling lives. Life isn't so easy sometimes, but through insight change is possible.
I treat individuals and couples who present with a range of needs, from debilitating eating disorders to mild anxiety and to issues that cannot be described in five words or less. I see the whole person rather than a group of symptoms with the recognition that people are complex and that most of us have difficulties in one or more areas of our lives. I work to help people become more integrated which, I believe, helps them lead more fulfilling lives. Life isn't so easy sometimes, but through insight change is possible.
Looking for a therapist is difficult and can increase our already present anxiety and depression. Many of these feelings are constructed throughout our childhood and brought into our adult lives creating feelings of inadequacy or repeating patterns from our past that leave us stuck and unable to move forward. By creating a safe and trusting environment, where issues of trauma and anxiety can be freely discussed, I will assist you in becoming more fluid in your life so you can move forward in a more fulfilling direction. I believe psychic and emotional change happens through the relationship between the therapist and patient.
Looking for a therapist is difficult and can increase our already present anxiety and depression. Many of these feelings are constructed throughout our childhood and brought into our adult lives creating feelings of inadequacy or repeating patterns from our past that leave us stuck and unable to move forward. By creating a safe and trusting environment, where issues of trauma and anxiety can be freely discussed, I will assist you in becoming more fluid in your life so you can move forward in a more fulfilling direction. I believe psychic and emotional change happens through the relationship between the therapist and patient.
I’ve had the privilege of working in the mental health field for over 18 years, supporting individuals with a wide range of life experiences. I bring an eclectic and individualized approach to therapy, honoring the uniqueness of each person’s story and the strengths they carry into the healing process. My work is deeply rooted in trauma care, and I specialize in supporting survivors of sexual violence, childhood abuse, domestic violence, and military combat trauma. I pay close attention to how trauma impacts both the brain and body, and I integrate that mind-body connection into our work together in meaningful and empowering ways.
I’ve had the privilege of working in the mental health field for over 18 years, supporting individuals with a wide range of life experiences. I bring an eclectic and individualized approach to therapy, honoring the uniqueness of each person’s story and the strengths they carry into the healing process. My work is deeply rooted in trauma care, and I specialize in supporting survivors of sexual violence, childhood abuse, domestic violence, and military combat trauma. I pay close attention to how trauma impacts both the brain and body, and I integrate that mind-body connection into our work together in meaningful and empowering ways.
As a Psychoanalyst and Psychotherapist, my expertise is working with adults experiencing depression and anxiety stemming from feelings of anger and sadness often related to loss. Issues of self esteem can result in one feeling left out and isolated from others. Hard work in Individual Psychotherapy or Psychoanalysis can bring an acute awareness of how unconscious life is causing one to repeat painful dynamics. What a relief it is to get to know everything about the most important person in the world, yourself, and create balance and contentment.
As a Psychoanalyst and Psychotherapist, my expertise is working with adults experiencing depression and anxiety stemming from feelings of anger and sadness often related to loss. Issues of self esteem can result in one feeling left out and isolated from others. Hard work in Individual Psychotherapy or Psychoanalysis can bring an acute awareness of how unconscious life is causing one to repeat painful dynamics. What a relief it is to get to know everything about the most important person in the world, yourself, and create balance and contentment.
Gay? Lesbian? Bi? Trans? Need help coming out? If you need an LGBTQ counselor or psychotherapist who truly understands and respects your feelings and experiences, we can help. LGBTQ Counseling is a highly experienced group of lesbian, gay and bi mental health professionals dedicated to meeting the psychological needs of our diverse LGBTQ+ community. We understand the stress of navigating and choosing the right psychotherapy and counseling techniques. Working together, we will develop a care plan for you to help you achieve your personal goals and become the most authentic version of yourself.
Gay? Lesbian? Bi? Trans? Need help coming out? If you need an LGBTQ counselor or psychotherapist who truly understands and respects your feelings and experiences, we can help. LGBTQ Counseling is a highly experienced group of lesbian, gay and bi mental health professionals dedicated to meeting the psychological needs of our diverse LGBTQ+ community. We understand the stress of navigating and choosing the right psychotherapy and counseling techniques. Working together, we will develop a care plan for you to help you achieve your personal goals and become the most authentic version of yourself.
You feel disconnected, hopeless, or stuck. You may be navigating major life transitions, creative blocks, existential or spiritual crises, or the lingering effects of childhood, complex and/or acute trauma. I can help. I love to work with thoughtful, sensitive individuals who feel disconnected, stuck in old patterns, or overwhelmed by the confusion and meaningless of modern life. I can help people make sense of adversity, trauma and emptiness and learn to reclaim their true, vibrant, authentic selves.
You feel disconnected, hopeless, or stuck. You may be navigating major life transitions, creative blocks, existential or spiritual crises, or the lingering effects of childhood, complex and/or acute trauma. I can help. I love to work with thoughtful, sensitive individuals who feel disconnected, stuck in old patterns, or overwhelmed by the confusion and meaningless of modern life. I can help people make sense of adversity, trauma and emptiness and learn to reclaim their true, vibrant, authentic selves.
I’m delighted that you’re here. The pain you may be carrying in your relationships, within yourself, or from past experiences can feel overwhelming, isolating, and deeply exhausting.
I’m especially passionate about working with adults and couples who feel stuck in painful patterns, overwhelmed by anxiety or trauma, or disconnected from themselves. You may be longing for deeper connection, healing, and a greater sense of safety and grounding in your body.
I offer a space where you can slow down, feel truly seen, and learn new ways of relating, so you can live with more authenticity, connection, peace, and aliveness.
I’m delighted that you’re here. The pain you may be carrying in your relationships, within yourself, or from past experiences can feel overwhelming, isolating, and deeply exhausting.
I’m especially passionate about working with adults and couples who feel stuck in painful patterns, overwhelmed by anxiety or trauma, or disconnected from themselves. You may be longing for deeper connection, healing, and a greater sense of safety and grounding in your body.
I offer a space where you can slow down, feel truly seen, and learn new ways of relating, so you can live with more authenticity, connection, peace, and aliveness.
In my years of practice and clinical experience I have been privileged to be actively engaged in a powerful and life enhancing experience that reduces suffering, promotes healing and opens a doorway to hope, compassion and growth. I believe that therapy offers a unique space to resolve life challenges and difficulties in a collaborative, respectful, empathic and effective way. It also offers an opportunity to become the best person we can be. I am a licensed psychologist in DC and MD. I have been in practice for 30 years and provide individual, couples and group therapy as well as supervision. consultation and clinical training.
In my years of practice and clinical experience I have been privileged to be actively engaged in a powerful and life enhancing experience that reduces suffering, promotes healing and opens a doorway to hope, compassion and growth. I believe that therapy offers a unique space to resolve life challenges and difficulties in a collaborative, respectful, empathic and effective way. It also offers an opportunity to become the best person we can be. I am a licensed psychologist in DC and MD. I have been in practice for 30 years and provide individual, couples and group therapy as well as supervision. consultation and clinical training.
It's essential for you to feel understood by your therapist. I strive to create an environment characterized by safety, trust, mutual respect, and even humor. The bond we form allows you to take the emotional risks necessary for deep exploration and enduring change. I offer a free consultation to help you decide if we'd be a good fit. Please join me for a cup of tea to share your story, chart a course for how we might work together, and ask any questions about therapy and how I can help you.
It's essential for you to feel understood by your therapist. I strive to create an environment characterized by safety, trust, mutual respect, and even humor. The bond we form allows you to take the emotional risks necessary for deep exploration and enduring change. I offer a free consultation to help you decide if we'd be a good fit. Please join me for a cup of tea to share your story, chart a course for how we might work together, and ask any questions about therapy and how I can help you.
Welcome! I most enjoy working with people navigating trauma, dissociation, relationship concerns, substance use and big life transitions. Clients often begin therapy wanting to explore difficult childhood experiences, understand different parts of themselves or feel more connected to their bodies. Some find it hard to be present, like their heads are always foggy. Others learned to make themselves small, struggling to feel safe, express boundaries or build trust in relationships. Previous clients have described feeling braver, less overwhelmed and more comfortable taking up space following our time together.
Welcome! I most enjoy working with people navigating trauma, dissociation, relationship concerns, substance use and big life transitions. Clients often begin therapy wanting to explore difficult childhood experiences, understand different parts of themselves or feel more connected to their bodies. Some find it hard to be present, like their heads are always foggy. Others learned to make themselves small, struggling to feel safe, express boundaries or build trust in relationships. Previous clients have described feeling braver, less overwhelmed and more comfortable taking up space following our time together.
Using the powerful tools of EMDR and Brainspotting to directly heal the nervous system and create new neural pathways in the brain, I will guide you from feeling stuck in old patterns to change with confidence and expansiveness. Together, we can free you from old traumas and habits to move past the past with renewed strength, real growth, and authenticity. It is possible to gain resilience and transform your life to live in the present moment and create meaningful relationships.
Using the powerful tools of EMDR and Brainspotting to directly heal the nervous system and create new neural pathways in the brain, I will guide you from feeling stuck in old patterns to change with confidence and expansiveness. Together, we can free you from old traumas and habits to move past the past with renewed strength, real growth, and authenticity. It is possible to gain resilience and transform your life to live in the present moment and create meaningful relationships.
My clients are often facing a full range of personal and professional challenges - I offer them a space for processing with dignity, strength and maturity. I bring to my clients objectivity, insight, candor, resourcefulness, commitment and compassion so that they work safely to relieve anxiety or stress, improve mood and physical health, re-examine career goals, enhance personal relationships, address and heal from trauma injuries, resolve serious impairment of work performance and emotional stability from addictive behaviors, strengthen personal interests and reengage in life.
My clients are often facing a full range of personal and professional challenges - I offer them a space for processing with dignity, strength and maturity. I bring to my clients objectivity, insight, candor, resourcefulness, commitment and compassion so that they work safely to relieve anxiety or stress, improve mood and physical health, re-examine career goals, enhance personal relationships, address and heal from trauma injuries, resolve serious impairment of work performance and emotional stability from addictive behaviors, strengthen personal interests and reengage in life.
When relationships begin to struggle, partners often find themselves caught in the same painful conversations, leaving both feeling blamed, misunderstood, or emotionally alone. In our work together, we gently slow down and explore the patterns beneath these moments. As deeper emotions and attachment needs begin to surface, partners can start to see each other not as adversaries, but as two people longing to feel safe, valued, and connected. As a trauma- and Polyvagal-informed therapist, I support couples in learning the dance of co-creating safety between them as a foundation for their relationship to thrive.
When relationships begin to struggle, partners often find themselves caught in the same painful conversations, leaving both feeling blamed, misunderstood, or emotionally alone. In our work together, we gently slow down and explore the patterns beneath these moments. As deeper emotions and attachment needs begin to surface, partners can start to see each other not as adversaries, but as two people longing to feel safe, valued, and connected. As a trauma- and Polyvagal-informed therapist, I support couples in learning the dance of co-creating safety between them as a foundation for their relationship to thrive.
People seek psychotherapy feeling unhappy or helpless to bring about change in their life or fulfill their dreams. Patients are overcome with symptoms of depression, anxiety, eating disorders, substance abuse or other problems, which in reality are unconscious defenses, blocking repressed feelings about something that went wrong, often in childhood, which is not yet resolved. These defenses once were adaptive, by protecting and helping them survive, but are no longer effective. I help people work through their underlying grief and face their feelings (sadness, anger, disappointment, yearning, powerlessness) surrounding trauma or loss, enabling them to engage in more free, authentic, satisfying lives.
People seek psychotherapy feeling unhappy or helpless to bring about change in their life or fulfill their dreams. Patients are overcome with symptoms of depression, anxiety, eating disorders, substance abuse or other problems, which in reality are unconscious defenses, blocking repressed feelings about something that went wrong, often in childhood, which is not yet resolved. These defenses once were adaptive, by protecting and helping them survive, but are no longer effective. I help people work through their underlying grief and face their feelings (sadness, anger, disappointment, yearning, powerlessness) surrounding trauma or loss, enabling them to engage in more free, authentic, satisfying lives.
Originally from Chile, I am a bilingual culturally-conscious and trauma-informed therapist helping individuals heal from intergenerational trauma, migratory and cultural issues, family dysfunction, attachment issues, and mood disorders. Whether this is your first time or not, you’re here taking an active step to invest in you and your wellbeing and that is AWESOME. I value the co-creation of a strong therapeutic relationship that allows reconnection with your emotional self and the life experiences that informed your view of self and the world.
Originally from Chile, I am a bilingual culturally-conscious and trauma-informed therapist helping individuals heal from intergenerational trauma, migratory and cultural issues, family dysfunction, attachment issues, and mood disorders. Whether this is your first time or not, you’re here taking an active step to invest in you and your wellbeing and that is AWESOME. I value the co-creation of a strong therapeutic relationship that allows reconnection with your emotional self and the life experiences that informed your view of self and the world.
