Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) Therapists in Washington, DC
It’s easy to look "fine" while feeling exhausted or disconnected. If you’re navigating a personal crossroads, burnout, or strained relationships, you don’t have to figure it out alone. I provide a therapy space that is as warm and relatable as it is results-oriented, offering Individual, Couples, and Group therapy to help you move from "surviving" to thriving. I practice with cultural humility, honoring you as the expert of your lived identity. I am a lifelong learner committed to acknowledging power imbalances. We won’t simply linger on the 'why' of the past—we will actively weave the 'how' into the future you’re ready to build.
It’s easy to look "fine" while feeling exhausted or disconnected. If you’re navigating a personal crossroads, burnout, or strained relationships, you don’t have to figure it out alone. I provide a therapy space that is as warm and relatable as it is results-oriented, offering Individual, Couples, and Group therapy to help you move from "surviving" to thriving. I practice with cultural humility, honoring you as the expert of your lived identity. I am a lifelong learner committed to acknowledging power imbalances. We won’t simply linger on the 'why' of the past—we will actively weave the 'how' into the future you’re ready to build.
As an expert in Sport and Performance Psychology, I work with current and former athletes (age 14 and up), coaches, caregivers of athletes, and individuals in high-stress jobs, particularly individuals who experience physical injury, burnout, relationship distress, performance anxiety, self-esteem struggles, identity development, perfectionism, managing change, and body image concerns. My goal as a therapist is to create a supportive and collaborative space and relationship with my clients to allow for in-depth exploration and perspective taking.
As an expert in Sport and Performance Psychology, I work with current and former athletes (age 14 and up), coaches, caregivers of athletes, and individuals in high-stress jobs, particularly individuals who experience physical injury, burnout, relationship distress, performance anxiety, self-esteem struggles, identity development, perfectionism, managing change, and body image concerns. My goal as a therapist is to create a supportive and collaborative space and relationship with my clients to allow for in-depth exploration and perspective taking.
Hi there, welcome! You maybe struggling with turning down the volume on that inner voice that is constantly worrying about the future and not allowing you to be fully present. Perhaps you've encountered a life transition that feels challenging to navigate, or you're facing difficulties in your relationships. I specialize in supporting individuals struggling with anxiety and OCD and am dedicated to helping those navigating life transitions and relationship complexities. Together we can explore these stressors and learn new ways to cope with difficult thoughts and feelings and allow space for healing, empowerment and self-discovery.
Hi there, welcome! You maybe struggling with turning down the volume on that inner voice that is constantly worrying about the future and not allowing you to be fully present. Perhaps you've encountered a life transition that feels challenging to navigate, or you're facing difficulties in your relationships. I specialize in supporting individuals struggling with anxiety and OCD and am dedicated to helping those navigating life transitions and relationship complexities. Together we can explore these stressors and learn new ways to cope with difficult thoughts and feelings and allow space for healing, empowerment and self-discovery.
Bradford Stucki
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Maybe prayer once brought you peace, but now it brings doubt. You finish praying and immediately wonder if you did it right. You replay the words in your head, searching for mistakes. Did you mean it sincerely enough? Did you miss something? What if you’ve sinned? So you pray again. And again. It feels endless. The more you chase certainty, the less certain you become. Many people with scrupulosity OCD confess the same things repeatedly, always searching for forgiveness. In the hardest moments, you may even choose to avoid the very faith practices that once grounded you.
Maybe prayer once brought you peace, but now it brings doubt. You finish praying and immediately wonder if you did it right. You replay the words in your head, searching for mistakes. Did you mean it sincerely enough? Did you miss something? What if you’ve sinned? So you pray again. And again. It feels endless. The more you chase certainty, the less certain you become. Many people with scrupulosity OCD confess the same things repeatedly, always searching for forgiveness. In the hardest moments, you may even choose to avoid the very faith practices that once grounded you.
I specialize in helping individuals and couples navigate these challenges with clarity and confidence. Using the Gottman Method, I provide practical tools to improve communication, rebuild trust, and create meaningful connection. Whether you're facing conflict, struggling with intimacy, or feeling unsure about your relationship's future, I'm here to help you find solutions that align with your values and goals. I also provide Couples Intensives (Gottman Method–Informed)
Couples Intensives are designed for partners who want to work through a specific relationship issue in an accelerated, focused way. Message me directly for more info
I specialize in helping individuals and couples navigate these challenges with clarity and confidence. Using the Gottman Method, I provide practical tools to improve communication, rebuild trust, and create meaningful connection. Whether you're facing conflict, struggling with intimacy, or feeling unsure about your relationship's future, I'm here to help you find solutions that align with your values and goals. I also provide Couples Intensives (Gottman Method–Informed)
Couples Intensives are designed for partners who want to work through a specific relationship issue in an accelerated, focused way. Message me directly for more info
With ERP, we will tackle your OCD by helping you face your fears and break the cycle of avoidance.
Are you a young professional or college student struggling with the pressures of everyday life while also battling intrusive thoughts, obsessions and compulsions, or past traumas? Do you lay in bed worrying about other people’s opinions? Or maybe you're trying juggle excelling in your career, maintaining friendships, attending countless social events, and navigating the complexities of dating apps. Wouldn't it be amazing to finally have the energy to accomplish your goals and stop feeling stuck all the time? It doesn't have to be this hard. With therapy, I can help you.
With ERP, we will tackle your OCD by helping you face your fears and break the cycle of avoidance.
Are you a young professional or college student struggling with the pressures of everyday life while also battling intrusive thoughts, obsessions and compulsions, or past traumas? Do you lay in bed worrying about other people’s opinions? Or maybe you're trying juggle excelling in your career, maintaining friendships, attending countless social events, and navigating the complexities of dating apps. Wouldn't it be amazing to finally have the energy to accomplish your goals and stop feeling stuck all the time? It doesn't have to be this hard. With therapy, I can help you.
As one of the largest psychotherapy practices in Northern New Jersey, Lukin Center offers you or your loved one more options and therapy modalities so you can find the best clinician and treatment for you. Our clinicians practice at the top of their fields, with many specializing in specific age groups, life stages, or relationships. In order to bring the highest quality, evidence-based services to our clients, we truly live by the power of life-long learning. This dedication to the ongoing training of our staff enables us to provide our clients with the most cutting-edge and expert treatment available.
As one of the largest psychotherapy practices in Northern New Jersey, Lukin Center offers you or your loved one more options and therapy modalities so you can find the best clinician and treatment for you. Our clinicians practice at the top of their fields, with many specializing in specific age groups, life stages, or relationships. In order to bring the highest quality, evidence-based services to our clients, we truly live by the power of life-long learning. This dedication to the ongoing training of our staff enables us to provide our clients with the most cutting-edge and expert treatment available.
You feel like you’re constantly falling short, even when you’re doing your best… and it affects your confidence, your motivation, your relationships, and the belief that you’re capable and deserving of peace. On the outside, you’re holding it all together, but internally, the 'never enough' narrative is exhausting. I help high-achievers and over-thinkers break the cycle of perfectionism and self-doubt. Together, we will quiet your inner critic and rebuild a foundation of genuine self-worth. You don’t have to earn the right to feel at peace. Let’s start today.
You feel like you’re constantly falling short, even when you’re doing your best… and it affects your confidence, your motivation, your relationships, and the belief that you’re capable and deserving of peace. On the outside, you’re holding it all together, but internally, the 'never enough' narrative is exhausting. I help high-achievers and over-thinkers break the cycle of perfectionism and self-doubt. Together, we will quiet your inner critic and rebuild a foundation of genuine self-worth. You don’t have to earn the right to feel at peace. Let’s start today.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in the treatment of depression, anxiety, and anxiety-related disorders, including general and social anxiety, health anxiety, adjustment-related anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). I also have extensive expertise treating relationship issues, anger management, and infertility-related problems. My approach is grounded in the latest psychological research, which I use to help clients achieve meaningful and lasting change in a supportive and collaborative environment.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in the treatment of depression, anxiety, and anxiety-related disorders, including general and social anxiety, health anxiety, adjustment-related anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). I also have extensive expertise treating relationship issues, anger management, and infertility-related problems. My approach is grounded in the latest psychological research, which I use to help clients achieve meaningful and lasting change in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Are you struggling in your personal life? Are your relationships full of tension or heartache? Are you finding it difficult to know how to fix what is going wrong? Are you feeling frustrated and lost? You are not alone. Let me help. I will help you find meaning and direction in your struggle. I will help you feel safe and develop the skills and mental flexibility you need to successfully manage your trials with dignity and grace. Together we will find the balance you need to feel proud of yourself and connected in your relationships again.
Are you struggling in your personal life? Are your relationships full of tension or heartache? Are you finding it difficult to know how to fix what is going wrong? Are you feeling frustrated and lost? You are not alone. Let me help. I will help you find meaning and direction in your struggle. I will help you feel safe and develop the skills and mental flexibility you need to successfully manage your trials with dignity and grace. Together we will find the balance you need to feel proud of yourself and connected in your relationships again.
At Nouveau, we offer therapy and psychological assessment services across the lifespan. Dr. Vianca Escudero specializes in conditions involving emotion dysregulation and chronic suicidality in children, teens, adults, and families. She also offers Spanish speaking services. Dr. Jack Baker treats chronic shame and difficulties with uncertainty and low self-esteem in teens/adults. Dr. Paige Victorine works with adults, specializing in perfectionism and burnout, chronic illness, and ADHD and Autism. We specialize in neurodiversity-affirming assessment to support our clients' self-knowledge and identify individualized supports.
At Nouveau, we offer therapy and psychological assessment services across the lifespan. Dr. Vianca Escudero specializes in conditions involving emotion dysregulation and chronic suicidality in children, teens, adults, and families. She also offers Spanish speaking services. Dr. Jack Baker treats chronic shame and difficulties with uncertainty and low self-esteem in teens/adults. Dr. Paige Victorine works with adults, specializing in perfectionism and burnout, chronic illness, and ADHD and Autism. We specialize in neurodiversity-affirming assessment to support our clients' self-knowledge and identify individualized supports.
I'm an EMDR certified professional counselor licensed in OR, WA, DC and MD. I work with clients who have experienced adversity, from early attachment issues or abuse to assaults by strangers and from a single traumatic incident to repetitive/complex trauma. I believe that trauma lives in parts of our brain that are difficult to change by talk therapy and, therefore, a bodily-aware modality can help the processing in a deeper and more long-lasting level. I provide culturally competent care for people who have gone through rejection/discrimination, helping them to process those events and celebrate their resilience and authenticity.
I'm an EMDR certified professional counselor licensed in OR, WA, DC and MD. I work with clients who have experienced adversity, from early attachment issues or abuse to assaults by strangers and from a single traumatic incident to repetitive/complex trauma. I believe that trauma lives in parts of our brain that are difficult to change by talk therapy and, therefore, a bodily-aware modality can help the processing in a deeper and more long-lasting level. I provide culturally competent care for people who have gone through rejection/discrimination, helping them to process those events and celebrate their resilience and authenticity.
Our sessions are a place where you can freely explore your innermost thoughts and emotions without fear of judgment. My approach is to marry validation with practical tools and strategies to navigate your personal struggles, whether related to specific mental health concerns, your relationships, or significant life transitions. Together, we work towards your goals of finding self-compassion, direction, emotional resilience, and greater self-confidence. My role as your therapist is to provide support, guidance, and empathy, aiming to empower you on your path toward a more fulfilling life.
Our sessions are a place where you can freely explore your innermost thoughts and emotions without fear of judgment. My approach is to marry validation with practical tools and strategies to navigate your personal struggles, whether related to specific mental health concerns, your relationships, or significant life transitions. Together, we work towards your goals of finding self-compassion, direction, emotional resilience, and greater self-confidence. My role as your therapist is to provide support, guidance, and empathy, aiming to empower you on your path toward a more fulfilling life.
If you are looking for a seasoned, astute, and evidence-based psychologist who can help with anxiety, worry, stress management for high achievers, interpersonal problems, and existential concerns, we might be a good fit. I have over 30 years of psychotherapy, teaching, writing, and presenting experience and am an adjunct professor at Georgetown University. I am also a frequent contributor to the Washington Post. Committed to using the most effective treatments available, I integrate Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with existential approaches, all while building a strong, supportive, and collaborative therapeutic relationship.
If you are looking for a seasoned, astute, and evidence-based psychologist who can help with anxiety, worry, stress management for high achievers, interpersonal problems, and existential concerns, we might be a good fit. I have over 30 years of psychotherapy, teaching, writing, and presenting experience and am an adjunct professor at Georgetown University. I am also a frequent contributor to the Washington Post. Committed to using the most effective treatments available, I integrate Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with existential approaches, all while building a strong, supportive, and collaborative therapeutic relationship.
I am familiar with the most up-to-date therapy techniques from prior work in the Mass General Brigham healthcare system in Boston and training at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, utilizing strategies from CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), DBT, ACT, and ERP (exposure and response prevention).
Inside all the suffering you are experiencing at this time, you know who you are at heart. I want to help you work with unhealthy thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and return to yourself, a self that honors your core values. I am a compassionate therapist who provides goal-oriented therapy to adults dealing with anxiety, social anxiety disorder, depression, panic attacks, contamination and disgust OCD, trauma, complex family dynamics, and those working on long-term recovery from alcohol use disorder.
I am familiar with the most up-to-date therapy techniques from prior work in the Mass General Brigham healthcare system in Boston and training at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, utilizing strategies from CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), DBT, ACT, and ERP (exposure and response prevention).
Inside all the suffering you are experiencing at this time, you know who you are at heart. I want to help you work with unhealthy thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and return to yourself, a self that honors your core values. I am a compassionate therapist who provides goal-oriented therapy to adults dealing with anxiety, social anxiety disorder, depression, panic attacks, contamination and disgust OCD, trauma, complex family dynamics, and those working on long-term recovery from alcohol use disorder.
Currently accepting clients for virtual sessions & will likely be able to see you within a week.
We develop strategies that keep us safe, and sometimes we slip into patterns that no longer serve us. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, and insomnia, and I’m passionate about creating a warm, non-judgmental space to safely explore your emotions, thoughts, and values in a fresh way. I will work with you to understand your experiences, develop new coping strategies, and help you move toward the life you want with greater confidence and clarity. I am bilingual in ASL and English and LGBTQIA+ affirming.
Currently accepting clients for virtual sessions & will likely be able to see you within a week.
We develop strategies that keep us safe, and sometimes we slip into patterns that no longer serve us. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, and insomnia, and I’m passionate about creating a warm, non-judgmental space to safely explore your emotions, thoughts, and values in a fresh way. I will work with you to understand your experiences, develop new coping strategies, and help you move toward the life you want with greater confidence and clarity. I am bilingual in ASL and English and LGBTQIA+ affirming.
This treatment is a wonderful option if you've tried ERP and still have lingering symptoms or if you'd prefer OCD treatment that doesn't involved exposures.
When anxiety, OCD, and depression get in the way of living fully, I help clients reclaim their lives and get unstuck. Clients that work with me are reflective, curious, and intentional about personal growth. Sometimes, clients aren't sure how to name the challenges they're experiencing, and they just have a hunch that life doesn't have to be as hard as it is now. That's okay! You don't need a diagnosis or the perfect description of your symptoms to start counseling. I understand that disorders show up in diverse ways, and I take time to listen to my clients so that treatment can be responsive to their unique needs.
This treatment is a wonderful option if you've tried ERP and still have lingering symptoms or if you'd prefer OCD treatment that doesn't involved exposures.
When anxiety, OCD, and depression get in the way of living fully, I help clients reclaim their lives and get unstuck. Clients that work with me are reflective, curious, and intentional about personal growth. Sometimes, clients aren't sure how to name the challenges they're experiencing, and they just have a hunch that life doesn't have to be as hard as it is now. That's okay! You don't need a diagnosis or the perfect description of your symptoms to start counseling. I understand that disorders show up in diverse ways, and I take time to listen to my clients so that treatment can be responsive to their unique needs.
Shalin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LCPC, NCC
6 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Make peace with your thoughts and emotions, silence your inner critic and experience real joy.
Have peace and understanding in your relationships, learn to communicate in ways that
facilitate connection and lessen conflict.
Find clarity in your purpose and uncover what has been holding you back, keeping you feeling
stuck; end feelings of unworthiness and shame.
Maximize your potential and express yourself authentically.
My name is Shalin Carter, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and these are the
things I want to help you with.
Make peace with your thoughts and emotions, silence your inner critic and experience real joy.
Have peace and understanding in your relationships, learn to communicate in ways that
facilitate connection and lessen conflict.
Find clarity in your purpose and uncover what has been holding you back, keeping you feeling
stuck; end feelings of unworthiness and shame.
Maximize your potential and express yourself authentically.
My name is Shalin Carter, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and these are the
things I want to help you with.
Hello, and welcome. I’m glad you’re here. Seeking therapy can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re feeling stuck, anxious, or unsure about what comes next. You may be looking for support, clarity, or a deeper understanding of yourself. I offer a safe, compassionate space where you can feel heard and met where you are. Together, at a pace that feels right, we’ll explore what’s been holding you back and work toward meaningful, lasting change.
Hello, and welcome. I’m glad you’re here. Seeking therapy can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re feeling stuck, anxious, or unsure about what comes next. You may be looking for support, clarity, or a deeper understanding of yourself. I offer a safe, compassionate space where you can feel heard and met where you are. Together, at a pace that feels right, we’ll explore what’s been holding you back and work toward meaningful, lasting change.
Are you or your child feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, fear, or stress?
I specialize in providing evidence based treatment for anxiety, OCD, PTSD, phobias, and body-focused repetitive behaviors in children, teens, and adults.
Are you or your child feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, fear, or stress?
I specialize in providing evidence based treatment for anxiety, OCD, PTSD, phobias, and body-focused repetitive behaviors in children, teens, and adults.
