Emotionally Focused Therapists in Washington, DC
Choosing to enter therapy can be an overwhelming decision. Finding and connecting with the right therapist plays a significant role in the healing process. I believe this healing is achieved through an authentic and collaborative therapist-client relationship and by providing a supportive, nonjudgmental environment in which clients feel safe to explore difficult issues. There are myriad reasons people enter therapy: for problems that have a direct correlation to a cause or for problems that are imprecise, but impact their quality of life.
Choosing to enter therapy can be an overwhelming decision. Finding and connecting with the right therapist plays a significant role in the healing process. I believe this healing is achieved through an authentic and collaborative therapist-client relationship and by providing a supportive, nonjudgmental environment in which clients feel safe to explore difficult issues. There are myriad reasons people enter therapy: for problems that have a direct correlation to a cause or for problems that are imprecise, but impact their quality of life.
Our world continues to change, with its weight sometimes growing overwhelming and crushing. You are not alone. Together we’ll explore your feelings & thoughts while comprehending patterns in your history and life experience that have shaped you up to this moment. We’ll find a new space that feels more authentic, free, and connected through this work. We’ll manage and reduce your feelings of anxiety, depression, and other distressing thoughts. It is never too late to take control and redefine yourself in a controlled, safe, and open place.
Our world continues to change, with its weight sometimes growing overwhelming and crushing. You are not alone. Together we’ll explore your feelings & thoughts while comprehending patterns in your history and life experience that have shaped you up to this moment. We’ll find a new space that feels more authentic, free, and connected through this work. We’ll manage and reduce your feelings of anxiety, depression, and other distressing thoughts. It is never too late to take control and redefine yourself in a controlled, safe, and open place.
My orientation toward counseling is a strengths based approach, where focusing on resiliency and building upon one's abilities are an essential part of managing conflict and confusion. I believe that the therapeutic process has the ability to empower us to gain insight and create new possibilities, allowing us to work through patterns of thinking and behavior to establish more productive coping mechanisms and strategies for when difficulties occur. Together, we will collaborate on constructing goals to help ease distress and gain clarity related to the challenges you are currently experiencing.
My orientation toward counseling is a strengths based approach, where focusing on resiliency and building upon one's abilities are an essential part of managing conflict and confusion. I believe that the therapeutic process has the ability to empower us to gain insight and create new possibilities, allowing us to work through patterns of thinking and behavior to establish more productive coping mechanisms and strategies for when difficulties occur. Together, we will collaborate on constructing goals to help ease distress and gain clarity related to the challenges you are currently experiencing.
Robert G Hartford
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW, CSW, LSCP, EFT
3 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20036
Also as a Certified EFT - Emotionally Focused Couples Therapist specializing in serving the LGBTQAI+ community.
As 1 of the few ICEEFT, certified EFT therapists in DC - I practice , Emotionally Focused Therapy, a couples method developed by Sue Johnson, a research driven model, with findings that 70-75% of couples move from distress to recovery with approximately 90% showing significant improvements.
Also as a Certified EFT - Emotionally Focused Couples Therapist specializing in serving the LGBTQAI+ community.
As 1 of the few ICEEFT, certified EFT therapists in DC - I practice , Emotionally Focused Therapy, a couples method developed by Sue Johnson, a research driven model, with findings that 70-75% of couples move from distress to recovery with approximately 90% showing significant improvements.
My approach to couples therapy is based on EFT, Terry Real's RLT and Gottman Therapy.
Do you seek deeper attachment? I collaborate with individuals, couples and parent/adult children to increase your awareness of self to share with others. I help clients process life-changing events including job growth, relocation, loss and grief, chronic health diagnoses, and adoption. I offer support for couples who want to strengthen their relationships and resolve issues hindering emotional and sexual intimacy. I also offer intensive therapy to bring clarity and begin the healing process of life experiences. I'm licensed in DC/MD/VA. My diverse background includes working in Silicon Valley, Wall Street and Main Street.
My approach to couples therapy is based on EFT, Terry Real's RLT and Gottman Therapy.
Do you seek deeper attachment? I collaborate with individuals, couples and parent/adult children to increase your awareness of self to share with others. I help clients process life-changing events including job growth, relocation, loss and grief, chronic health diagnoses, and adoption. I offer support for couples who want to strengthen their relationships and resolve issues hindering emotional and sexual intimacy. I also offer intensive therapy to bring clarity and begin the healing process of life experiences. I'm licensed in DC/MD/VA. My diverse background includes working in Silicon Valley, Wall Street and Main Street.
Working with you to increase your experience of hope and of joy, and to help you dissolve your grief is my orientation in both short-term and longer-term therapy. So often hurt and knowledge get buried beneath unhelpful, and yet habitual, emotional responses and mind-sets. My goal is to help you understand and become your authentic self and to set aside those habits and practices which distress your mind and burden your heart.
Working with you to increase your experience of hope and of joy, and to help you dissolve your grief is my orientation in both short-term and longer-term therapy. So often hurt and knowledge get buried beneath unhelpful, and yet habitual, emotional responses and mind-sets. My goal is to help you understand and become your authentic self and to set aside those habits and practices which distress your mind and burden your heart.
I work best with individuals who feel stuck and know something needs to change whether it’s due to stress, poor decisions, life transitions, or involvement with the legal system. Many are trying to get back on track but aren’t sure how. I help by creating a space where you can be yourself, take accountability, and start making better choices with figuring out better ways to move forward.
I work best with individuals who feel stuck and know something needs to change whether it’s due to stress, poor decisions, life transitions, or involvement with the legal system. Many are trying to get back on track but aren’t sure how. I help by creating a space where you can be yourself, take accountability, and start making better choices with figuring out better ways to move forward.
Using the Gottman Couples Therapy Method and EFT, we slow things down, improve communication, and create space for both partners to feel seen and supported.
More evening session times have been added to meet demand! Your relationship or marriage is being tested by serious illness, chronic conditions, or the demands of caregiving. You may feel exhausted from managing appointments, responsibilities, and emotional strain while trying to stay connected. Conversations can turn tense or shut down altogether, leaving one or both of you feeling unheard or alone. Intimacy may have shifted, roles may feel unbalanced, and resentment or guilt can quietly build. Even strong couples can feel lost at times—but beneath it all, you still want to feel close, understood, and on the same team again.
Using the Gottman Couples Therapy Method and EFT, we slow things down, improve communication, and create space for both partners to feel seen and supported.
More evening session times have been added to meet demand! Your relationship or marriage is being tested by serious illness, chronic conditions, or the demands of caregiving. You may feel exhausted from managing appointments, responsibilities, and emotional strain while trying to stay connected. Conversations can turn tense or shut down altogether, leaving one or both of you feeling unheard or alone. Intimacy may have shifted, roles may feel unbalanced, and resentment or guilt can quietly build. Even strong couples can feel lost at times—but beneath it all, you still want to feel close, understood, and on the same team again.
My goal is to help children make sense of big feelings, busy brains, and bumpy moments. Some kids have engines that run fast all day long. Others worry so much their tummies start to hurt. Some feel sad and stuck, while others feel mad and mixed up. Some are figuring out friendships, saying goodbye to someone they love, or trying to adjust to new schools, families, or routines.
For parents, my goal is to help you make sense of what is going on for your child, why, and how to support them through a lens that is informed by child development, neurobiology, and the scientific research literature on child mental health.
My goal is to help children make sense of big feelings, busy brains, and bumpy moments. Some kids have engines that run fast all day long. Others worry so much their tummies start to hurt. Some feel sad and stuck, while others feel mad and mixed up. Some are figuring out friendships, saying goodbye to someone they love, or trying to adjust to new schools, families, or routines.
For parents, my goal is to help you make sense of what is going on for your child, why, and how to support them through a lens that is informed by child development, neurobiology, and the scientific research literature on child mental health.
Life can feel overwhelming, especially when relationships, loss, or major transitions leave you feeling uncertain or disconnected. Whether you're navigating anxiety, grief, relationship challenges, or simply feeling stuck, therapy offers a space to pause, better understand yourself, and move toward greater clarity and confidence. I provide individual therapy for adolescents and adults, couples therapy, and comprehensive psychological assessments. I welcome clients from all backgrounds, identities, and life experiences.
Life can feel overwhelming, especially when relationships, loss, or major transitions leave you feeling uncertain or disconnected. Whether you're navigating anxiety, grief, relationship challenges, or simply feeling stuck, therapy offers a space to pause, better understand yourself, and move toward greater clarity and confidence. I provide individual therapy for adolescents and adults, couples therapy, and comprehensive psychological assessments. I welcome clients from all backgrounds, identities, and life experiences.
I am passionate about providing a safe and non-judgmental space where you can express yourself and explore what is bringing you to therapy. I love working with individuals who are new to therapy or are going through transitions in their lives and identifying their next steps. I work collaboratively with clients and utilize a compassionate, person centered, holistic approach. You are the expert of your story and I’m here to support you.
I am passionate about providing a safe and non-judgmental space where you can express yourself and explore what is bringing you to therapy. I love working with individuals who are new to therapy or are going through transitions in their lives and identifying their next steps. I work collaboratively with clients and utilize a compassionate, person centered, holistic approach. You are the expert of your story and I’m here to support you.
I specialize in using videotherapy to help you reclaim your peace, your motivation, and your confidence. Feeling stressed, stuck, or overwhelmed drains your joy and throws your life off balance. Therapy can help! My style is warm, non-judgmental, and flexible. Having lived in three countries on two continents, I have experienced a wide range of cultural backgrounds and I use that experience in therapy. My approach is informed by my research and my constant study of the latest developments and findings on diagnosing and treating behavioral, cognitive, and emotional distress.
I specialize in using videotherapy to help you reclaim your peace, your motivation, and your confidence. Feeling stressed, stuck, or overwhelmed drains your joy and throws your life off balance. Therapy can help! My style is warm, non-judgmental, and flexible. Having lived in three countries on two continents, I have experienced a wide range of cultural backgrounds and I use that experience in therapy. My approach is informed by my research and my constant study of the latest developments and findings on diagnosing and treating behavioral, cognitive, and emotional distress.
Are you experiencing suffering? Do you feel stuck in uncomfortable emotions, relational conflicts, unhelpful patterns, or problematic behaviors? Do you feel unable to change on your own? I am passionate about coming alongside clients and creating a calm, safe, and accepting space to heal and grow. I see clients with a variety of concerns, such as anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem/confidence, relational conflicts, and a sense of feeling disconnected from one's true self/purpose. Regardless of what issues are present in your life, I believe you have inherent goodness, dignity, and worth that are permanent and infinite.
Are you experiencing suffering? Do you feel stuck in uncomfortable emotions, relational conflicts, unhelpful patterns, or problematic behaviors? Do you feel unable to change on your own? I am passionate about coming alongside clients and creating a calm, safe, and accepting space to heal and grow. I see clients with a variety of concerns, such as anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem/confidence, relational conflicts, and a sense of feeling disconnected from one's true self/purpose. Regardless of what issues are present in your life, I believe you have inherent goodness, dignity, and worth that are permanent and infinite.
From a base of acceptance of your whole self, I work together with you to identify your potential and strengths, knowing how capable you already are. I come alongside you to reach your goals, and to live a whole and fulfilling life with deep, meaningful relationships. I approach therapy as a collaborative effort between you and me to create goals, gain new skills, and overcome challenges. I work to empower you with compassionate listening, psychoeducation and tools, and empowerment (listening to your voice and planning how to confidently express it) - I have complete confidence in you to direct your life and reach a place of joy!
From a base of acceptance of your whole self, I work together with you to identify your potential and strengths, knowing how capable you already are. I come alongside you to reach your goals, and to live a whole and fulfilling life with deep, meaningful relationships. I approach therapy as a collaborative effort between you and me to create goals, gain new skills, and overcome challenges. I work to empower you with compassionate listening, psychoeducation and tools, and empowerment (listening to your voice and planning how to confidently express it) - I have complete confidence in you to direct your life and reach a place of joy!
I get it! I completely understand the many demanding roles we have in life and all the complexities in between. Balancing our many different roles can become a daily challenge. As a seasoned therapist, I have had the pleasure of assisting people from all walks of life with discerning and developing their overall life's direction in ways that provide lasting fulfillment. My services have assisted individuals and couples with identifying personalized methods of expression. No matter where we perceive our deceits to be, it's ultimately up to us to repair ourselves and graciously move towards a path of healing.
I get it! I completely understand the many demanding roles we have in life and all the complexities in between. Balancing our many different roles can become a daily challenge. As a seasoned therapist, I have had the pleasure of assisting people from all walks of life with discerning and developing their overall life's direction in ways that provide lasting fulfillment. My services have assisted individuals and couples with identifying personalized methods of expression. No matter where we perceive our deceits to be, it's ultimately up to us to repair ourselves and graciously move towards a path of healing.
Each person carries a story shaped by experiences, emotions, relationships, and values. These stories influence how you see yourself, how you connect with others, and how you respond to challenges. In therapy, I provide a safe and supportive space to reflect on your story, process difficult experiences, and explore new ways of moving forward. My goal is to help you deepen your self-understanding, clarify what matters most, and create space for meaningful change at a pace that feels right for you.
Each person carries a story shaped by experiences, emotions, relationships, and values. These stories influence how you see yourself, how you connect with others, and how you respond to challenges. In therapy, I provide a safe and supportive space to reflect on your story, process difficult experiences, and explore new ways of moving forward. My goal is to help you deepen your self-understanding, clarify what matters most, and create space for meaningful change at a pace that feels right for you.
Ideal clients are those who are looking for help and feel ready to challenge themselves and are ready for change. Issues of happiness, fulfullment, identity development, sexual orientation, gender, addiction, anxiety, depression and psychosis are some of the typical things clients bring into treatment.
Ideal clients are those who are looking for help and feel ready to challenge themselves and are ready for change. Issues of happiness, fulfullment, identity development, sexual orientation, gender, addiction, anxiety, depression and psychosis are some of the typical things clients bring into treatment.
If life's challenges have become overwhelming, I'm here to help you lean in to your innate capacity for healing. As an Internal Family Systems trained practitioner, I will help you foster curiosity for all the parts of yourself in a nonjudgmental, supportive way. I will help you understand your protective mechanisms and dig deeper to release burdens of belief and help you heal old wounds. I strive to maintain an anti-oppressive practice, which often begins with acknowledging our shared and differing relationships to power and privilege. If this approach is what you've been looking for, schedule a consultation today!
If life's challenges have become overwhelming, I'm here to help you lean in to your innate capacity for healing. As an Internal Family Systems trained practitioner, I will help you foster curiosity for all the parts of yourself in a nonjudgmental, supportive way. I will help you understand your protective mechanisms and dig deeper to release burdens of belief and help you heal old wounds. I strive to maintain an anti-oppressive practice, which often begins with acknowledging our shared and differing relationships to power and privilege. If this approach is what you've been looking for, schedule a consultation today!
I offer a space for empathy, reflection and relatedness. Focus areas in my work include relational and acute trauma, depression, racing thoughts, perfectionism and relationship difficulties. I’m particularly interested in supporting individuals who have experienced loss, separation, displacement and those who find themselves navigating their way through cultural nuances or differences.
I offer a space for empathy, reflection and relatedness. Focus areas in my work include relational and acute trauma, depression, racing thoughts, perfectionism and relationship difficulties. I’m particularly interested in supporting individuals who have experienced loss, separation, displacement and those who find themselves navigating their way through cultural nuances or differences.
Hello! My name is Angelica and I am a therapist with Arelis Perez Psychotherapy Services.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure about how to move forward in your life or relationships. Perhaps you’ve been carrying stress, self-doubt, or difficult emotions and are looking for a space where you can finally talk about what’s really going on. My goal is to support you in developing the tools, insight, and confidence needed to create a more balanced and fulfilling life.
Hello! My name is Angelica and I am a therapist with Arelis Perez Psychotherapy Services.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure about how to move forward in your life or relationships. Perhaps you’ve been carrying stress, self-doubt, or difficult emotions and are looking for a space where you can finally talk about what’s really going on. My goal is to support you in developing the tools, insight, and confidence needed to create a more balanced and fulfilling life.
