Female Therapists in Washington, DC
Accepting PCIT referrals! Dr. Renee DeBoard-Lucas is a licensed psychologist with over 15 years of experience treating trauma and anxiety in children, teens, and adults. She is passionate about using evidence based treatments because these treatments work and instill hope that people can get better! She is certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and is trained in Prolonged Exposure therapy. Dr. DeBoard-Lucas provides Exposure and Response Prevention and Habit Reversal Training for OCD & Tic Disorders. Dr. DeBoard-Lucas currently has openings for PCIT, for children age 2-7 years with behavioral concerns.
Accepting PCIT referrals! Dr. Renee DeBoard-Lucas is a licensed psychologist with over 15 years of experience treating trauma and anxiety in children, teens, and adults. She is passionate about using evidence based treatments because these treatments work and instill hope that people can get better! She is certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and is trained in Prolonged Exposure therapy. Dr. DeBoard-Lucas provides Exposure and Response Prevention and Habit Reversal Training for OCD & Tic Disorders. Dr. DeBoard-Lucas currently has openings for PCIT, for children age 2-7 years with behavioral concerns.
Now accepting new Aetna clients! Being a human can be really hard sometimes. Maybe it’s hard because there’s an area in our lives where we struggle, like in our careers or relationships. Perhaps, we’ve experienced some painful times that we haven’t fully healed from or find ourselves engaging in problematic behaviors. Whatever our struggles, I’ve found that psychotherapy can help reduce our suffering and help connect us to the joy of being alive.
Now accepting new Aetna clients! Being a human can be really hard sometimes. Maybe it’s hard because there’s an area in our lives where we struggle, like in our careers or relationships. Perhaps, we’ve experienced some painful times that we haven’t fully healed from or find ourselves engaging in problematic behaviors. Whatever our struggles, I’ve found that psychotherapy can help reduce our suffering and help connect us to the joy of being alive.
Stressed out? Sad? Trouble sleeping? In a high-pressure job? Trying to parent AND have a career?
You need some extra support! I’m here to help!
My work with adults includes those with a trauma history, depression, anxiety, grief, relational issues, somatic symptoms with no medical explanation, feeling stuck or sensing that something is just “not right”, perinatal anxiety and depression, as well as healthcare providers & other first responders who have experienced increased stress during the COVID crisis.
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Stressed out? Sad? Trouble sleeping? In a high-pressure job? Trying to parent AND have a career?
You need some extra support! I’m here to help!
My work with adults includes those with a trauma history, depression, anxiety, grief, relational issues, somatic symptoms with no medical explanation, feeling stuck or sensing that something is just “not right”, perinatal anxiety and depression, as well as healthcare providers & other first responders who have experienced increased stress during the COVID crisis.
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Halback & Associates is dedicated to providing effective and affordable therapuetic services to anyone having difficulty adjusting to life's obstacles. I provide services to individuals and families ages 4 to 100.
Halback & Associates is dedicated to providing effective and affordable therapuetic services to anyone having difficulty adjusting to life's obstacles. I provide services to individuals and families ages 4 to 100.
You have the power to heal, grow, and thrive. & I can help! As a clinical therapist, it’s my privilege to hold space for clients as they unpack areas of concern, increase self-awareness, restore balance, and identify strengths they can cultivate to create sustainable change. My clientele come from diverse walks of life. Many are working professionals who are struggling to keep up with the busy demands of life and now feel ready to explore areas they are stuck.
You have the power to heal, grow, and thrive. & I can help! As a clinical therapist, it’s my privilege to hold space for clients as they unpack areas of concern, increase self-awareness, restore balance, and identify strengths they can cultivate to create sustainable change. My clientele come from diverse walks of life. Many are working professionals who are struggling to keep up with the busy demands of life and now feel ready to explore areas they are stuck.
Georgiana Mora
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
8 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20036
Waitlist for new clients
I believe that each person has an innate ability to heal from trauma and pain. Events from the past can impact our mind and body in the present- sometimes getting in the way of current relationships and goals. I offer a safe space to tap into transformative healing, self-exploration, and personal growth. My clients bring an array of issues to therapy including trauma, addiction, sexual difficulties, relationship challenges, self-injury, and dissociation. I work collaboratively, recognizing that each client brings their own unique strengths to the work.
I believe that each person has an innate ability to heal from trauma and pain. Events from the past can impact our mind and body in the present- sometimes getting in the way of current relationships and goals. I offer a safe space to tap into transformative healing, self-exploration, and personal growth. My clients bring an array of issues to therapy including trauma, addiction, sexual difficulties, relationship challenges, self-injury, and dissociation. I work collaboratively, recognizing that each client brings their own unique strengths to the work.
My experience is grounded in trauma-informed care, and I’ve worked in a variety of settings, including hospitals, long-term shelters, and transitional housing programs. I have worked with young adults to older adults, addressing trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, spirituality, and adjustment disorders, using a diverse range of evidence-based practices. I am dedicated to providing a validating, non-judgmental, and healing space where clients feel valued, heard, and empowered. In my practice, I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
My experience is grounded in trauma-informed care, and I’ve worked in a variety of settings, including hospitals, long-term shelters, and transitional housing programs. I have worked with young adults to older adults, addressing trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, spirituality, and adjustment disorders, using a diverse range of evidence-based practices. I am dedicated to providing a validating, non-judgmental, and healing space where clients feel valued, heard, and empowered. In my practice, I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
So many of us are carrying stress, burnout, grief, trauma, broken relationships, or simply the feeling of being stuck — and you don’t have to navigate that alone.
I offer a calm, safe space where you can talk openly about what’s weighing on your mind and heart. My goal is to help you find real peace, joy, and a renewed sense of purpose during this season of your life.
So many of us are carrying stress, burnout, grief, trauma, broken relationships, or simply the feeling of being stuck — and you don’t have to navigate that alone.
I offer a calm, safe space where you can talk openly about what’s weighing on your mind and heart. My goal is to help you find real peace, joy, and a renewed sense of purpose during this season of your life.
I am licensed in Washington D.C. as a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Licensed Addictions Treatment Practitioner, and a Board Certified Art Therapist. I have an extensive history of working with clients suffering from co-occurring disorders. I believe that the therapeutic value of art has the opportunity to heal, empower, and engage those who feel isolated due to their addiction, depression, anxiety, fears, anger, and pain.
I am licensed in Washington D.C. as a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Licensed Addictions Treatment Practitioner, and a Board Certified Art Therapist. I have an extensive history of working with clients suffering from co-occurring disorders. I believe that the therapeutic value of art has the opportunity to heal, empower, and engage those who feel isolated due to their addiction, depression, anxiety, fears, anger, and pain.
For 25 years, I have been working with individuals and couples coping with depression, anxiety, grief, relationship struggles, infertility and pregnancy loss, and post-partum anxiety and depression. In a supportive and confidential environment I help my clients develop their strengths to manage more effectively challenging situations, feelings, and relationships.
For 25 years, I have been working with individuals and couples coping with depression, anxiety, grief, relationship struggles, infertility and pregnancy loss, and post-partum anxiety and depression. In a supportive and confidential environment I help my clients develop their strengths to manage more effectively challenging situations, feelings, and relationships.
My clinical expertise is in issues related to emotional regulation, trauma, loss, and early life attachment experiences. I have a particular interest in supporting parents of young children. My approach can broadly be described as insight oriented and rooted in attachment, relational, and interpersonal theories as well as self-psychology. My expertise rests on meaningful personal experiences and on continuing rigorous training and teaching.
My clinical expertise is in issues related to emotional regulation, trauma, loss, and early life attachment experiences. I have a particular interest in supporting parents of young children. My approach can broadly be described as insight oriented and rooted in attachment, relational, and interpersonal theories as well as self-psychology. My expertise rests on meaningful personal experiences and on continuing rigorous training and teaching.
Maybe it feels like you're holding everything together on the outside, while on the inside things feel like they're unraveling. Anxiety might be making it hard to focus at work or show up in your relationships the way you want to. A major life change might have left you questioning who you are and what comes next. You've been trying to push through — but it's exhausting, and something feels like it needs to shift. You deserve more than just coping. Therapy here is a space where you don't have to have it all figured out. Together, we'll get honest about what's keeping you stuck and take real steps toward feeling like yourself again.
Maybe it feels like you're holding everything together on the outside, while on the inside things feel like they're unraveling. Anxiety might be making it hard to focus at work or show up in your relationships the way you want to. A major life change might have left you questioning who you are and what comes next. You've been trying to push through — but it's exhausting, and something feels like it needs to shift. You deserve more than just coping. Therapy here is a space where you don't have to have it all figured out. Together, we'll get honest about what's keeping you stuck and take real steps toward feeling like yourself again.
Therapy is a choice that may allow for insight, personal awareness and change. Therapy allows you to increase self-awareness so that you can be accountable for you thoughts, feelings, and actions and learn to avoid triggering situations, unhelpful patterns of behavior and overcome challenges you are facing. I firmly believe in a person's potential for growth by integrating aspects of their past into the present in an effort to heal. As you learn to externalize parts of your self, it is my hope that you become more comfortable with vulnerability and present in your daily life.
Therapy is a choice that may allow for insight, personal awareness and change. Therapy allows you to increase self-awareness so that you can be accountable for you thoughts, feelings, and actions and learn to avoid triggering situations, unhelpful patterns of behavior and overcome challenges you are facing. I firmly believe in a person's potential for growth by integrating aspects of their past into the present in an effort to heal. As you learn to externalize parts of your self, it is my hope that you become more comfortable with vulnerability and present in your daily life.
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.
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.
More than just "EMDR-trained," I am a Certified EMDR Therapist and Consultant who works with clients looking for an effective and clear-cut method to overcome the challenges of complex-PTSD, depression, and anxiety that arise from life transitions, relationship issues, occupational plight, or family, social, and cultural duress. In practice for over 15 years, I use EMDR exclusively and am actively connected to a national and international network of professionals dedicated to EMDR treatment, research, and protocols. I thoroughly enjoy working with clients as well as the therapists who come to me for EMDR consultation.
More than just "EMDR-trained," I am a Certified EMDR Therapist and Consultant who works with clients looking for an effective and clear-cut method to overcome the challenges of complex-PTSD, depression, and anxiety that arise from life transitions, relationship issues, occupational plight, or family, social, and cultural duress. In practice for over 15 years, I use EMDR exclusively and am actively connected to a national and international network of professionals dedicated to EMDR treatment, research, and protocols. I thoroughly enjoy working with clients as well as the therapists who come to me for EMDR consultation.
I work with busy professionals and adults navigating trauma, anxiety, or ADHD. You may appear high-functioning on the outside while feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally exhausted inside. Whether you’re carrying work stress, managing emotional intensity, or struggling with focus and follow-through, therapy with me offers space to slow down, make sense of what’s happening, and feel more grounded. My approach is practical, collaborative, and focused on what matters most to you—helping you build insight, resilience, and sustainable change.
I work with busy professionals and adults navigating trauma, anxiety, or ADHD. You may appear high-functioning on the outside while feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally exhausted inside. Whether you’re carrying work stress, managing emotional intensity, or struggling with focus and follow-through, therapy with me offers space to slow down, make sense of what’s happening, and feel more grounded. My approach is practical, collaborative, and focused on what matters most to you—helping you build insight, resilience, and sustainable change.
I'm accepting new clients virtually in Washington, DC, Georgia, Texas, California and Alabama. My specialities are anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, anger management issues along with trauma and abuse. I am a Licensed Clinical Therapist with over 15 years' experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric populations. I’ve practiced in various settings such as outpatient mental health clinics, in-patient psychiatric hospitals, in-home and virtually.
I'm accepting new clients virtually in Washington, DC, Georgia, Texas, California and Alabama. My specialities are anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, anger management issues along with trauma and abuse. I am a Licensed Clinical Therapist with over 15 years' experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric populations. I’ve practiced in various settings such as outpatient mental health clinics, in-patient psychiatric hospitals, in-home and virtually.
Do you feel like your anxiety is out of control? Do you struggle with unwanted thoughts or compulsive behaviors? You have tried to change but your anxiety keeps getting stronger and you find yourself giving in more and more to your anxiety. You feel compelled to act on your habits and rituals even though you know they are not good for you. It's affecting other areas of your life. You don't want anyone to find out so you do not know who to turn to for help.
Do you feel like your anxiety is out of control? Do you struggle with unwanted thoughts or compulsive behaviors? You have tried to change but your anxiety keeps getting stronger and you find yourself giving in more and more to your anxiety. You feel compelled to act on your habits and rituals even though you know they are not good for you. It's affecting other areas of your life. You don't want anyone to find out so you do not know who to turn to for help.
Thérèse Verley Strodel
Counselor, LPC, LMHC
1 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20011
Waitlist for new clients
Hello! Congratulations on taking this important first step in your healing journey! If you're struggling with depression, stress, anxiety, trauma, grief or other life transitions, I’d be honored to work collaboratively with you. When we better understand our patterns of behavior, we can then make small changes, that have great impact. This is how we find peace and equanimity. I will assist you in understanding what is getting in the way of living your best life, creating a non-judgmental and supportive space to discover your strengths and what is most important to you. Your healing journey awaits!
Hello! Congratulations on taking this important first step in your healing journey! If you're struggling with depression, stress, anxiety, trauma, grief or other life transitions, I’d be honored to work collaboratively with you. When we better understand our patterns of behavior, we can then make small changes, that have great impact. This is how we find peace and equanimity. I will assist you in understanding what is getting in the way of living your best life, creating a non-judgmental and supportive space to discover your strengths and what is most important to you. Your healing journey awaits!
I specialize in supporting adults through difficult life changes, feelings of depression, anxiety, relationship stress, and traumatic experiences. My time with clients focuses on building trust, creating a safe space to explore hard conversations, and assisting you with navigating your next steps in life. My hope is that you feel more understood, validated and supported to be your most authentic and genuine self.
I specialize in supporting adults through difficult life changes, feelings of depression, anxiety, relationship stress, and traumatic experiences. My time with clients focuses on building trust, creating a safe space to explore hard conversations, and assisting you with navigating your next steps in life. My hope is that you feel more understood, validated and supported to be your most authentic and genuine self.
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FAQ - Therapist Gender
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or because they feel more comfortable with a therapist of their own gender due to shared life experiences or perspectives. Considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender may matter or improve their therapeutic experience. The most important consideration is that a client is able to build a trusting relationship with their therapist.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist. For women, this could be because they believe that they will be able to better connect with a woman, and that a female therapist will be able to relate to their specific challenges and personal issues. It may be particularly beneficial for women to see a female therapist, for example, for gender-specific issues, such as sexism in the workplace, relationship issues, and gender roles. The most important factor in therapy is the client-therapist connection, and a therapist's gender as well as many other factors may play an important role in this.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.