Emotionally Focused Therapists in Washington, DC
It gets much better from here. No matter what you're going through, our expert providers are here to help with online mental health care tailored to you. Brightside Health offers personalized psychiatry, proven therapy, or both to help you feel better. Get started right from home, with appointments in as little as 2 days.
It gets much better from here. No matter what you're going through, our expert providers are here to help with online mental health care tailored to you. Brightside Health offers personalized psychiatry, proven therapy, or both to help you feel better. Get started right from home, with appointments in as little as 2 days.
My approach is tailored to your unique needs, often drawing from methods like person-centered, emotionally focused, cognitive-behavioral, and motivational interviewing.
I work with individuals navigating trauma, anxiety, and major life transitions. My approach is warm, direct, and tailored to your needs. Whether you're facing emotional pain, relationship challenges, or personal struggles, I provide a safe space for healing and growth. Together, we’ll build a path forward toward resilience and meaningful change.
My approach is tailored to your unique needs, often drawing from methods like person-centered, emotionally focused, cognitive-behavioral, and motivational interviewing.
I work with individuals navigating trauma, anxiety, and major life transitions. My approach is warm, direct, and tailored to your needs. Whether you're facing emotional pain, relationship challenges, or personal struggles, I provide a safe space for healing and growth. Together, we’ll build a path forward toward resilience and meaningful change.
Chances are that you are here because something is not working in your life. Perhaps it’s a problematic relationship or general self doubt. Maybe you feel stuck and want help changing old patterns. Whatever the case, I recognize the courage it takes to look within and hope to meet you there with compassion, curiosity, and support. With over a decade of experience as a yoga teacher, I have special expertise in the mind-body connection. As a multilingual, mixed race clinician, I am aware of cultural intersections that might be part of your struggle.
Chances are that you are here because something is not working in your life. Perhaps it’s a problematic relationship or general self doubt. Maybe you feel stuck and want help changing old patterns. Whatever the case, I recognize the courage it takes to look within and hope to meet you there with compassion, curiosity, and support. With over a decade of experience as a yoga teacher, I have special expertise in the mind-body connection. As a multilingual, mixed race clinician, I am aware of cultural intersections that might be part of your struggle.
I create an environment that helps clients explore both the internal and external barriers to their healing and growth. 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. To me, therapy is best when it's a mix of approaches that are used strategically to create a nonjudgmental and empathic atmosphere. My style is both warm and thought-provoking, and I actively collaborate with and support those with whom I work.
I create an environment that helps clients explore both the internal and external barriers to their healing and growth. 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. To me, therapy is best when it's a mix of approaches that are used strategically to create a nonjudgmental and empathic atmosphere. My style is both warm and thought-provoking, and I actively collaborate with and support those with whom I work.
You and your partner may be feeling out of sync, struggling to truly hear and understand one another. This relationship means so much to you, yet sadness, fear, and frustration keep growing. Even when you try to communicate clearly, your partner seems to see things differently, and conflicts remain unresolved. You're feeling disconnected and alone.
You're looking for a roadmap to learn to communicate deeply and effectively, and rebuild your bond. You long to be understood and feel close again, as well as secure that you can count on each other to face life’s challenges together. Therapy can create deep change and reconnection.
You and your partner may be feeling out of sync, struggling to truly hear and understand one another. This relationship means so much to you, yet sadness, fear, and frustration keep growing. Even when you try to communicate clearly, your partner seems to see things differently, and conflicts remain unresolved. You're feeling disconnected and alone.
You're looking for a roadmap to learn to communicate deeply and effectively, and rebuild your bond. You long to be understood and feel close again, as well as secure that you can count on each other to face life’s challenges together. Therapy can create deep change and reconnection.
Nick Donahue: ADHD Therapy for Adults &
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW
3 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20009
Let’s be honest — ADHD can be brutal.
Your brain feels overloaded, so you do whatever you can to shut it off for a while. Scrolling. Zoning out. Smoking weed or pouring another drink. Avoiding the thing you’re supposed to be doing. Then the next morning you wake up anxious, foggy, frustrated with yourself, and somehow even further behind.
Rinse. Repeat.
If you or your teenager has ADHD, you may feel like you're constantly trying to keep up with your own mind. The harder you try to “just focus,” the worse it seems to get — and over time, it can easily chip away at your confidence.
That’s where therapy can help!
Let’s be honest — ADHD can be brutal.
Your brain feels overloaded, so you do whatever you can to shut it off for a while. Scrolling. Zoning out. Smoking weed or pouring another drink. Avoiding the thing you’re supposed to be doing. Then the next morning you wake up anxious, foggy, frustrated with yourself, and somehow even further behind.
Rinse. Repeat.
If you or your teenager has ADHD, you may feel like you're constantly trying to keep up with your own mind. The harder you try to “just focus,” the worse it seems to get — and over time, it can easily chip away at your confidence.
That’s where therapy can help!
My ideal client is interested in self-discovery as they heal prior wounds and address current life changes or difficulties. They may be struggling with changes in life circumstances, with depression, with family issues (current or past), with new responsibilities, with aging, trauma or grief. They want to resolve the current pain, and also to know more about who they are and their life trajectory. They may be of any age, but need some help navigating current or historical challenges.
My ideal client is interested in self-discovery as they heal prior wounds and address current life changes or difficulties. They may be struggling with changes in life circumstances, with depression, with family issues (current or past), with new responsibilities, with aging, trauma or grief. They want to resolve the current pain, and also to know more about who they are and their life trajectory. They may be of any age, but need some help navigating current or historical challenges.
As a Latino Queer Therapist, I have learned that understanding the intersections of my identities and how I show up in multiple spaces has been imperative to my personal growth and my understanding of belonging. Growing up, I always felt othered and often times unwanted. Therapy for me is about learning to understand our inner dialogues, validate our emotional experiences, and effect change in a way that is consistent with our desired narrative.
As a Latino Queer Therapist, I have learned that understanding the intersections of my identities and how I show up in multiple spaces has been imperative to my personal growth and my understanding of belonging. Growing up, I always felt othered and often times unwanted. Therapy for me is about learning to understand our inner dialogues, validate our emotional experiences, and effect change in a way that is consistent with our desired narrative.
Learn to work with your brain - not against it!
I'm a neurodivergent therapist (AuDHD) with a specialization in ADHD, autism, trauma recovery, and anxiety.
If you're hoping to reduce symptoms, thrive while living in a world not built with your experience in mind, and cope with political & environmental stressors - I might be the therapist for you!
Learn to work with your brain - not against it!
I'm a neurodivergent therapist (AuDHD) with a specialization in ADHD, autism, trauma recovery, and anxiety.
If you're hoping to reduce symptoms, thrive while living in a world not built with your experience in mind, and cope with political & environmental stressors - I might be the therapist for you!
I believe that each individual that seeks therapy makes an important decision to create a change. I understand that asking for help and taking the first step feels difficult. I am qualified with professional and life experience for 30 years to assist you in making the desired change. I am sincerely committed, enthusiastic, dedicated, and available to assist you to take charge and create that positive desired outcome to discover the road to recovery. My mission is to provide quality psychotherapy and recovery services for late teens, adults, couples, and families for them to reach their fullest potential and personal growth.
I believe that each individual that seeks therapy makes an important decision to create a change. I understand that asking for help and taking the first step feels difficult. I am qualified with professional and life experience for 30 years to assist you in making the desired change. I am sincerely committed, enthusiastic, dedicated, and available to assist you to take charge and create that positive desired outcome to discover the road to recovery. My mission is to provide quality psychotherapy and recovery services for late teens, adults, couples, and families for them to reach their fullest potential and personal growth.
I am a board-certified psychotherapist providing integrative, psychodynamic individual and couples therapy. I often see young adults, professionals, and parents who experience anxiety, depression, guilt, shame, codependency, infidelity, lack of fulfillment, are adult children of alcoholics or emotionally immature parents, are recovering from trauma, dealing with relationship difficulties, struggle with self-esteem, or are adjusting to life transitions including parenthood or career changes.
I am a board-certified psychotherapist providing integrative, psychodynamic individual and couples therapy. I often see young adults, professionals, and parents who experience anxiety, depression, guilt, shame, codependency, infidelity, lack of fulfillment, are adult children of alcoholics or emotionally immature parents, are recovering from trauma, dealing with relationship difficulties, struggle with self-esteem, or are adjusting to life transitions including parenthood or career changes.
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!
As a seasoned licensed psychologist, I specialize in humanistic therapy, which encourages self-exploration, self-awareness, and self-acceptance. This therapy involves empathic listening, unconditional positive regard, and a non-judgmental atmosphere to help patients gain insight it into their feelings, behaviors, and experiences. I work with individuals facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, a sense of alienation, trauma aftermath, and couples' dissatisfaction. My mission is to alleviate needless suffering and guide you towards embracing your true self, fostering personal growth and relationship fulfillment.
As a seasoned licensed psychologist, I specialize in humanistic therapy, which encourages self-exploration, self-awareness, and self-acceptance. This therapy involves empathic listening, unconditional positive regard, and a non-judgmental atmosphere to help patients gain insight it into their feelings, behaviors, and experiences. I work with individuals facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, a sense of alienation, trauma aftermath, and couples' dissatisfaction. My mission is to alleviate needless suffering and guide you towards embracing your true self, fostering personal growth and relationship fulfillment.
You're looking for a therapist who does more than "just listen" - you want an outside perspective, greater self-awareness, and concrete strategies to help with life's challenges. Many of my clients are navigating career or life transitions, changes in their physical health, anxiety, relationships, and questions about their identity and purpose in life.
I believe that therapy is a place to explore the full range of the human experience, and that no topic is off limits. By saying things that would otherwise go unsaid, my clients experience radical candor, feedback, and a break from their own self narrative.
You're looking for a therapist who does more than "just listen" - you want an outside perspective, greater self-awareness, and concrete strategies to help with life's challenges. Many of my clients are navigating career or life transitions, changes in their physical health, anxiety, relationships, and questions about their identity and purpose in life.
I believe that therapy is a place to explore the full range of the human experience, and that no topic is off limits. By saying things that would otherwise go unsaid, my clients experience radical candor, feedback, and a break from their own self narrative.
Childhood experiences, especially our earliest relationships, shape how we see ourselves, others, and the world. When those environments include trauma, neglect, or instability, we often develop protective patterns that once helped us adapt but now leave us feeling stuck, disconnected, or overwhelmed. Many people I work with appear capable and high functioning, yet privately struggle with the lasting impact of difficult early experiences. In therapy, I offer a steady, compassionate space to explore these patterns, understand their roots, and develop new ways of relating that feel more grounded, authentic, and self compassionate.
Childhood experiences, especially our earliest relationships, shape how we see ourselves, others, and the world. When those environments include trauma, neglect, or instability, we often develop protective patterns that once helped us adapt but now leave us feeling stuck, disconnected, or overwhelmed. Many people I work with appear capable and high functioning, yet privately struggle with the lasting impact of difficult early experiences. In therapy, I offer a steady, compassionate space to explore these patterns, understand their roots, and develop new ways of relating that feel more grounded, authentic, and self compassionate.
If you’re looking to make big internal shifts through the mind-body connection, then keep reading. I might be your next therapist.
You deserve to be heard and understood. And yet, healing requires more than talking and listening. It takes things like— 1) being in your body, in ways that feel safe, grounding, and good; 2) connecting with your internal parts or aspects, especially if they seem unacceptable, out-of-control, or bad; and 3) engaging your right brain, so you link your thoughts with emotions, body sensations, and images.
If you’re looking to make big internal shifts through the mind-body connection, then keep reading. I might be your next therapist.
You deserve to be heard and understood. And yet, healing requires more than talking and listening. It takes things like— 1) being in your body, in ways that feel safe, grounding, and good; 2) connecting with your internal parts or aspects, especially if they seem unacceptable, out-of-control, or bad; and 3) engaging your right brain, so you link your thoughts with emotions, body sensations, and images.
When rigidity and intrusive thoughts dictate your daily routine, it leaves little room for anything else. If you are caught in a severe cycle of compulsions, food rules, or chronic relational conflict, it is difficult to see a way out. I specialize in treating eating disorders, OCD, and relationship dynamics. I help high-performing individuals dismantle perfectionism, stop second-guessing their reality, and regain a sense of agency in moving their lives in the direction of their values.
When rigidity and intrusive thoughts dictate your daily routine, it leaves little room for anything else. If you are caught in a severe cycle of compulsions, food rules, or chronic relational conflict, it is difficult to see a way out. I specialize in treating eating disorders, OCD, and relationship dynamics. I help high-performing individuals dismantle perfectionism, stop second-guessing their reality, and regain a sense of agency in moving their lives in the direction of their values.
You may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, emotionally drained, stuck in painful relationship patterns, or struggling to cope with grief, depression, trauma, or major life changes. Sometimes people come to therapy because they’ve spent years taking care of everyone else while losing touch with themselves. I work with adults who want more than just symptom relief, they want to better understand themselves, feel more connected in relationships, and create lasting change in their lives.
You may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, emotionally drained, stuck in painful relationship patterns, or struggling to cope with grief, depression, trauma, or major life changes. Sometimes people come to therapy because they’ve spent years taking care of everyone else while losing touch with themselves. I work with adults who want more than just symptom relief, they want to better understand themselves, feel more connected in relationships, and create lasting change in their lives.
If your marriage is ending or just did, you're in good hands. My clients arrive at a turning point — a divorce, a repeated pattern, or a childhood that didn't give them the tools for healthy relationships. I work with individuals navigating divorce, adults from dysfunctional families, and those whose relationships have been shaped by neurodivergence. I'm trained in several evidence-based treatments and use an integrative approach — present-focused, but always informed by the past. I believe you cannot make lasting change without understanding your past. I bring lived experience too — I've navigated divorce and solo parenting myself!
If your marriage is ending or just did, you're in good hands. My clients arrive at a turning point — a divorce, a repeated pattern, or a childhood that didn't give them the tools for healthy relationships. I work with individuals navigating divorce, adults from dysfunctional families, and those whose relationships have been shaped by neurodivergence. I'm trained in several evidence-based treatments and use an integrative approach — present-focused, but always informed by the past. I believe you cannot make lasting change without understanding your past. I bring lived experience too — I've navigated divorce and solo parenting myself!
I enjoy working with individuals experiencing difficulty in relationships (e.g., romantic, friendship, family), adults who come from dysfunctional childhoods, as well as those with trauma-related issues, posttraumatic stress (e.g., cultural trauma), anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and personality disorders. I love working with neurodiverse clients! I work best with clients who are cooperative, engaged, enthusiastic to change, and motivated to do the therapy work. My style is empathic, warm, honest, direct, and nonjudgmental. I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship between client and therapist is crucial for change!
I enjoy working with individuals experiencing difficulty in relationships (e.g., romantic, friendship, family), adults who come from dysfunctional childhoods, as well as those with trauma-related issues, posttraumatic stress (e.g., cultural trauma), anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and personality disorders. I love working with neurodiverse clients! I work best with clients who are cooperative, engaged, enthusiastic to change, and motivated to do the therapy work. My style is empathic, warm, honest, direct, and nonjudgmental. I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship between client and therapist is crucial for change!
