Family Therapy in Washington, DC

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Monique J Douglas
Marriage & Family Therapist, MSW, LMFT, RPT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Through play, I have been able to allow children to express themselves to work through concerns regarding school, stress, and or family dynamics.
I have over 10 years of experience working with children and families to assist with the social and emotional well-being of children 0-5 years of age. My focus of treatment has been to allow children to express themselves in a way in which to be free and in a nonthreatening way.
(202) 519-7794
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Washington, DC 20002
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Jeffrey Selman
Psychologist, PsyD, BCBA-D
Verified
Verified
My name is Dr. Jeff Selman and I am a licensed psychologist, Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), and a certified school psychologist. I offer evidence-based telepsychology services to individuals across the lifespan and their families. These services include autism screening and assessment, individual and family therapy , parent behavior management training and coaching, and consultation and training for schools and community agencies. My approach is grounded in cognitive behavior therapy and behavior therapy. My sessions tend to be active, goal-oriented, and engaging. I love the work and welcomes complex and challenging cases.
(202) 221-4370
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Washington, DC 20007
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Jane Coss
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW, MSW
Verified
Verified
I work with adults and adolescents in individual and family settings.
From my experiences, I know that there is no “one-size-fits-all” treatment and work in conjunction with clients to address concerns and identify problem areas. Through providing a nurturing, non-judgemental and supportive space, I help clients develop insight as well as skills to help clients reach their full potential. I work from a strengths-based perspective and believe that the relationship is essential in a therapeutic setting.
(202) 804-3534
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Washington, DC 20036
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Natalie V Setliff
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Natalie has experience providing individual, couple, family , and group therapy to all ages.
Your search for inner peace is closer to fulfillment than you may realize. You have just made the first step toward healing, by looking for information that can help you make life changes and live the life you desire. Most of us expect to have a life surrounded by loving, intimate and meaningful relationships. Sometimes our expectations do not meet the reality of our lives. I will help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. I am here to listen and work with you during your journey towards healing and living the life you want.
(202) 946-3672
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Washington, DC 20036
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Jane Baxter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, MSW
Verified
Verified
I also incorporate my knowledge gained from my own therapy and training, parenting three teenagers, my marriage, family history, workshop leader and author of "How to Manage Your Depression with Exercise" into our sessions.
Feeling heard -- with thoughtfulness and curiosity -- and being challenged, helps you develop insight and strategies for life changes. Patients tell me they appreciate the rewards of our collaborative process, and their lives show the benefits. Together, we will explore your life, deciphering your concerns and building upon your strengths. We will look at anxious, dark or self-critical thoughts that may be the source of problematic behaviors, and identify patterns and solutions. We will work together to help you achieve happiness and success. Of note, I was voted as one of the areas' best therapists in the Washingtonian Magazine.
(202) 509-0646
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Washington, DC 20036
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Community Counseling Services Center
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified
Verified
The Community Counseling Services Center (CCSC) is a training clinic located at The George Washington University, near the Foggy Bottom metro. We provide affordable mental health counseling services to individuals within the Washington, DC metro area. We offer evidence-based individual, family , career, and couples counseling to address a wide variety of mental health concerns, relationship issues, and interpersonal challenges. Our clinicians are master’s students in our Clinical Mental Health and Rehabilitation Counseling programs and doctoral students in our Counseling and Supervision Ph.D. program.
(202) 968-3320
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Washington, DC 20052
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Le Fleur Consulting
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified
Verified
Life can present with challenging situations that can cause you to stop growing. These disruptions can sometimes cause you to become stagnant or make you feel like continuing is impossible. These situations can be caused by internal or external triggers. Resulting in conflict with family , relationships, career or your peace of mind. It could impact how you feel about yourself, the world, and communicate with your partner or cope with life. Regardless of the issue, we would be glad to speak with you. Together we will identify and create the best patterns and coping methods that help you fully blossom into you ideal self.
(410) 835-9199
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Washington, DC 20011
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EMDR of Washington, DC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
In addition to EMDR, I have extensive training in psychodynamic, somatic, gestalt, hypnotherapy, couples and family therapy which I integrate in my clinical work.
I am director of EMDR of Washington, DC and co-director with my wife, Deany Laliotis, of the training program, The Center for Excellence in EMDR Therapy. We have trained many of the EMDR therapists listed on the Psychology Today DC/MD/VA website. I specialize in the treatment of stress, anxiety, and difficulties related to normal life-cycle challenges. I have been practicing EMDR since it's introduction 30 years ago and I am offering services to clients who might benefit from brief EMDR therapy.
(202) 670-8968 x2
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Washington, DC 20015
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Anne-Marie Deutsch
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
After many years as a psychotherapist working with adults, I’ve learned the best therapy is whatever encourages my clients to be curious about themselves and motivated to change what they really want to change while embracing what doesn’t need to change at all. Whether you are looking to work on anxiety, stress, family or relationship issues, work problems, trauma, sleep disorders, depression, or chronic illness – psychotherapy is a process that can help, and I will be happy to join you on that journey.
(202) 972-2055
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Washington, DC 20005
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Sarafina Tabrum
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
As your therapist, I want you to be free of emotional suffering, to feel confident in your identity and ability, and to find meaning and purpose in work, family , friendships, and all other life areas.
Therapy offers a dedicated time for you to pause, see yourself, and remove some of the old layers of protection that no longer serve. Anxiety, depression, and relationship issues make it hard to see clearly and take the next step. It takes a lot of courage to say “I don’t want to live this way,” and get help to make a change. As your therapist, my goal is to help you create the life that you want to live by identifying areas of growth and building skills to solve the challenges that get in the way. I believe that change is possible and therapy can help.
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Washington, DC 20009
Not accepting new clients
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Lisa S Oakley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified
Verified
I provide a positive and supportive approach to helping children, adolescents, adults and families who are navigating a variety of emotional or transitional challenges, including anxiety, mood disorders, school issues, family conflict and other sources of stress or disruption that may affect daily functioning or emotional well-being. I apply a person-centered and strength-based approach which involves respecting and encouraging a client's own goals and perspectives. I also work closely with parents to help identify practical and personalized strategies and interventions to address the many challenges that come with raising children and teenagers.
(202) 759-3472
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Washington, DC 20015
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Ngozi Eyong
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Verified
Is this your first go at therapy or you have had therapy before? Have your experiences impacted you, emotionally, psychologically and physically? I am here to help you identify and remove the barriers of trauma, depression, anxiety, addiction, family and relationship issues, life and career transitions and other life difficulties. It is my believe that the first step towards getting healing and dealing with life’s trials is seeking help, and we all have the innate power to heal and grow from difficult life experiences.
(202) 891-4041
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Washington, DC 20006
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Jennifer Kogan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, RSW
Verified
7 Endorsed
Verified
7 Endorsed
Whether it is family , relationships, work or school pressures we all feel stressed to do more with less these days. With more than 25 years of clinical experience and training, there is no one way I can help. I believe that we are all doing the best we can and that sometimes we just need a little help.
(202) 946-4509
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Washington, DC 20015
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Carissa L Strohecker Hannum
Counselor, MA, LCPC, LPC
Verified
7 Endorsed
Verified
7 Endorsed
I am extensively trained in the treatment of eating disorders, mood disorders, trauma, adolescent/young adult concerns, family discord, and attachment disorders.
Welcome, I truly believe that therapy is a brave and courageous choice. I strive to create a warm, empathetic, and safe environment for each client that chooses to work with me. I have a special expertise working with both adolescents and adults with mood disorders. Our relationship will be used as an element of change. Often, I will utilize aspects of our relationship to highlight barriers to change and provide a warm and directive approach to push you towards growth. My approach within our therapeutic relationship tends to be more collaborative and I commonly use interventions including mindfulness, CBT, DBT and attachment theory.
(202) 410-6883
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Washington, DC 20036
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Heather Williams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified
Verified
My extensive training in "systems thinking" helps clients navigate family and work relationships.
If you're worried about your future, struggling to stay positive, fed up with work, longing for more joy, wondering whether to stay or leave, irritated all the time: I can help you. You don't have to stay "stuck." We'll work together until you get clear and move forward. Over a long career I've helped hundreds of individuals, couples and families navigate difficult situations, painful losses - and even welcome, but (who knew?) surprisingly challenging successes: graduating; getting married; becoming a parent; finally landing a job. Find Testimonials to my help on my website, https://www.heatherwilliamslicsw.com/.
(202) 618-9486
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Washington, DC 20036
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CQC Health, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C, LCSW FL
Verified
Verified
Therapy/Counseling: Individual, Adolescent/Adult, Family , Group; In-person and Telehealth sessions across the country.
CQC Health, LLC is a small mental health company located in Washington, DC. We offer both in person and Telehealth sessions across the country. We have licensed Therapists in DC, FL, NV, MD, PA, GA and CA. CQC Health, LLC employs several highly qualified therapists who offer therapy to address a variety of life issues. Our therapists are compassionate and professional. We also offer Life Coaching on a diverse number of life situations. Our Life Coaches provide coaching on career, mindfulness, law of attraction, and adjustment to life changes. We also offer coaching on sports performance and coaching for artists and entertainers.
(202) 389-9608
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Washington, DC 20006
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Marika Martin
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LCMFT
Verified
Verified
I have a PhD and two Master's degrees in marriage and family science.
I have over 20 years' experience helping couples with communication and conflict problems. I use a variety of techniques to restore emotional connection and teach skills that promote a solid, happy relationship. Therapy starts with a thorough assessment to pinpoint strengths and stress points of each person and the relationship. I help premarital couples prepare for marriage using a 4-session, private program called Happily Ever After, which includes testing and a workbook. I offer a brief divorce prevention course to help couples decide if their relationship can be saved. I also use EMDR to work with clients healing from trauma.
(202) 858-3969
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Washington, DC 20016
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Madelaine Claire Weiss
LICSW, MBA, BCC
Verified
Verified
Hello, I am a Harvard trained practitioner and Board Certified Coach with > 30 years experience helping people find success and satisfaction in work and life. Together we will define where you want to go in your life & how you will get there - with special emphasis on what's in the way. You may work on one or more parts of your life. Since 'You are You' wherever you may go, you may find that gains you make in one part of your life significantly improve other parts too. You will decide which part(s) of your life you want to work on. These may include: Work, Play, Family , Friends, Physical, Emotional, Spiritual, Money, Romance...
(202) 499-4550
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Washington, DC 20037
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Mali G Parke - Life Coachmediator
Coach, CPC
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. My clients are individuals, partners, co-parents, educators, caregivers or leaders, teams or groups who want to achieve greater trust, connection, resonance, collaboration and systemic resilience.
(202) 760-2780
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Washington, DC 20009
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Nickesha Riggins
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Do you notice unhealthy patterns in your relationships? Do you find it difficult to build or maintain close relationships. Do your feelings and behaviors match your intentions? Lets work together, to uncover and more deeply understand how your past has brought you to this point. Through my relational approach, you’ll grow in your ability to heal from deep hurts and set strong healthy boundaries. I will work to understand you: your culture, faith, and generational trauma/ family history to help you with depression, anxiety and challenging stages of life.
(202) 875-6042
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Washington, DC 20036
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Family Therapy

What do family therapists do?

A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.

How long does therapy for families take to work?

Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.

How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?

You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.

Is therapy for families effective?

Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.