Family Therapy in Washington, DC

I specialize in two areas: 1) I help working professionals manage chronic anxiety, self-doubt, procrastination, and reduce overthinking to increase professional success. My clients work in politics, health, mental health, law, upper management, business owners, creatives, or PhD/graduate students. 2) Interpersonal stress. Understanding family dynamics, reducing social conflict, improving romantic relationships, and friendships. I work best with high functioning people who are introspective, motivated, and want change in their life.

In therapy, the focus inevitably turns to the balance between self and others. Being responsible for one's own needs while being responsive to others, whether in a relationship, school, or at work is a dynamic, and sometimes confounding, process. How do you find that balance, being true to oneself and a truely caring person? That's the work of therapy. I work with individuals, couples, families, and students. I have a recognized expertise with severe psychological trauma, depression, anxiety, and marital problems including infidelities. I am proud to have been twice highly recommended by Washingtonian Magazine.

Strengthening Prides uses evidence based treatments designed to empower youths and help them acquire the tools needed to fortify cohesiveness within home, school, and the community.

My specialty is helping individuals to work to remove challenges to achieving satisfaction in their lives. Many times we find ourselves stuck in patterns that are self-defeating but seem difficult to change. These may cause us problems in school and work, as well as in our peer and family relationships, and interfere with the enjoyment of pleasurable activities. These patterns may be due to our early experiences within our families, or as a result of challenges faced in adolescence and adulthood. No matter your age or phase of life, therapy can help.

I sincerely believe one of the most courageous things you can do is to begin the work to understand your own story. Beginning the journey of therapy can be a daunting process but incredibly fulfilling and life changing; it can allow you to discover parts of yourself that you may not have known existed. I applaud you for making this courageous decision! In a safe and accepting space, I empower people to help themselves by using the expertise of their own life, guided by my formal training and clinical insights.

My practice is a space to help you navigate the world while developing skills to feel a greater sense of balance in your life. I work with you to gain a deeper understanding of yourself while exploring how different relationships impact you and how to better manage the pressure you place on yourself. Through this exploration I hope to support you in creating a life that is meaningful where you feel secure, understood and able to heal.

I help adults navigate the challenging experience of coping with grief. Loss is often highly distressing and there is not a duration of time that grieving should take. However, we sometimes feel stuck in our grief or desire support. Grief is a natural response to loss; thus, the goal of our work together is not to "cure" your grief, but to help you find ways to adjust to and integrate it into your life story. I also work with clients who are experiencing relationship and family -of-origin concerns, as well as individuals who wish to become more self-compassionate, develop healthier boundaries, and live more authentically.

I focus on empowering you and your family to heal, cope, recover, and grow. My vision is that relationships form the basis for a balanced life. The concept of family therapy is almost simple. The idea is to consider the entire family /community context of how we develop, manage choices, and build relationships. For example, when working with children, I also include parents and siblings along the way. I will often even consider history as far back as the womb, e.g. was your mom anxious or stressed during her pregnancy with you? It is an adventure that you will author.

Welcome to my practice! I specialize in working with adults who struggle with anxiety, racing thoughts, sadness, perfectionism, not feeling "good enough," family of origin and multicultural issues, relationship challenges, and life transitions. As a former college soccer player, I also have a special interest in working with current and former athletes, who may need support with things like anxiety, mood concerns, managing transitions (ex. from high school to college sports), burnout, team dynamics, injury, life after sports, and balancing multiple demands.

First we together bring rapid relief from your current upsets (e.g., anxiety, depression), before moving on to any deeper issues. We work together directly, actively, and with care, focusing on mutually agreed upon goals. Together we work emphasizing strengths as well as dealing with problems. A collaborative partnership with you yields the best outcomes within the shortest amount of time. Understanding your family is important in our work: the current family and the family of the past. Support for families experiencing drug/alcohol crises is available. Free initial consultation by telephone. email me at drbarbarajsuter@gmail.com

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.

At Moxie Wellness, our mission is to empower patients to live fuller and more enjoyable lives through high-quality care and guidance. We live at the crossroads of individuality and community, delivering personalized care that builds up families and society.

Are you ready to ditch the anxiety, overwhelm and worry you feel about the year ahead? Are you ready for more thoughtful, more loving relationships? Are you ready to earn money doing the kind of work that you love? Are you ready to embrace faith and spirituality? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then now is the time to get the support you need to heal and move on. If you’re ready to have a happy, healthy, and fulfilling life, click the link below to schedule your complimentary consultation.

Are you feeling anxious and alone, grappling with trauma, or yearning to live more authentically and purposefully? No matter what has brought you to therapy, your experience is valid. In my practice, I will seek to meet you exactly where you are, and together we can tend to the unique challenges in your life. My ultimate goal is for clients to uncover their essential self—to rediscover their own innate wisdom and strength that can face whatever life brings.

Susan R. Driscoll is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Washington DC who entered the field with an interest in helping couples, families, and individuals develop their inherent strengths to create positive and lasting change in their lives. She brings a compassionate, empathic, authentic, and flexible approach to each of her clients. Susan considers the therapeutic alliance between herself and her clients as a partnership with the goal of empowering clients to be effective experts in their own lives.

Welcome! Recognizing that something in your life isn't working is a great sign of hope & resilience and those who find their way to my practice are usually looking for something to change in their lives. The reasons why you are seeking therapy are my top priorities and helping you have the life you want is my job. I am often described as compassionate, intuitive, empathetic, open and honest. Seeking out a therapist you connect with and trust it critical. Please come in and decide if you feel that I'm the right therapist for you! I have Tuesday-Saturday hours available.

I enjoy working with clients in the polyamorous or ethically non monogamous and or kink community. For clients exploring non monogamy I provide a safe space to explore uncertainties, insecurities, and fears while also celebrating many of the joys this relationship style brings. I also work with many clients who may be questioning their gender or sexual identity. I also work with many clients who have experienced trauma, dissociation, and attachment wounding and family of origin issues.

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.

I help people who feel anxious, depressed or overwhelmed feel better about their current circumstances. Whether you are dealing with a stressful job, major life transitions or loneliness, I believe we can work together to address the situation. I also specialize in coaching and therapy for therapists and other health care providers. My hope is that I can help you develop the skills necessary to cope with your particular situation and improve your mood. If you feel like this describes you, please contact me.