Female Therapists in Washington, DC

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Manas Cor Psychological Services, PLLC
Psychologist, PhD, MEd
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I also provide individual psychotherapy with a strong skill-set in trauma-informed care for adolescents, young adults, adults, and women of color.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist in the DMV and currently offering testing and evaluation services out of my office in Capital Hill/Barracks area. I am able to provide comprehensive psychological assessments for learning disorders, anxiety and mood disorders, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), academic accommodations, and admissions testing. I also provide diagnostic clarification for psychiatric disorders if you are considering assessing for treatment progress or you/your provider seek a second opinion. I provide supervision for therapy and assessments, as well as welcome teaching and research opportunities.
(202) 902-7151
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Washington, DC 20004
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Creative Ways Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Verified
Our practice is comprised of both male and female , Spanish and English speaking, licensed therapists.
*** Due to Covid-19, Creative Ways Therapy is currently conducting all services via Telemental Health, and may not be accepting new child clients under 10 years old. ***
(202) 670-5947
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Washington, DC 20012
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Sade Adeeyo
Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
 She's also provided clinical case management and residential support for women survivors of trauma and housing instability.
sade adeeyo is a Licensed Professional Counselor and social justice worker. She has psychotherapy experience with adolescents and adults with diverse racial, ethnic, class, gender and sexual identities. Rooted in Humanistic Psychology, sade’s approach to care is person-centered, collaborative, and of the fundamental belief that we are experts of our own lived experiences and can access healing. Grounded in a high level of empathy, you can expect nonjudgemental, trauma-informed, compassionate, straightforward guidance and feedback from sade, who takes care to build trust and authenticity in the therapeutic alliance.
(202) 831-8380
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Washington, DC 20002
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Nicole Armstead-Williams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, LCSW-C
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
In my practice, I provide individual therapy to adult survivors of trauma, grief, and loss, chronic stress, anxiety, depression, and loneliness. I collaborate with people who want to uproot stigma, stuckness, and what no longer serves in their lives. I support people who want to plant reparative seeds, and who want to grow a life-story that centers healing, radical self-care, improved quality of life, and deliberate joy. While I hold specialized awareness to the unique stressors impacting black women and women of color, I am fully committed to holding a safe space for all women , LGBTQ+ communities, and allies.
(202) 335-0582
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Washington, DC 20012
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Dr. Akosoa L McFadgion
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Verified
I believe my purpose is to connect with women , men, and young people in such a way that the trauma they have experienced no longer has a hold on them physically, emotionally, or spiritually. I support my clients through the process of defining who they are and who they want to become in healthy relationships with themselves and others. I am a partner with my clients as they embrace opportunities to be transformed. I help illuminate the intersection among race, class, gender, and trauma, and how this intersection shapes who we all are as evolving human beings.
(301) 364-9843
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Washington, DC 20002
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Maggie Noojin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I have expertise in working with women in the perinatal period.
I believe people have the ability and strength to heal and change, sometimes we just need a little help in getting there. Through an integrative approach, I help clients recognize their strengths, and explore their patterns to help them realize their full potential. I believe that the core of therapy is a strong therapeutic relationship - my practice style is warm and empathic - I truly enjoy getting to know my clients, and I believe the relationship between therapist and client is essential in change.
(202) 930-9796
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Washington, DC 20015
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Leila Bremer
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I have extensive experience working with trauma survivors, including women who have been sexually assaulted.
I am a psychodynamic psychologist. As such, I believe that our early experiences shape our later expectations of ourselves and our relationships. I assist patients in examining patterns of thoughts, feelings and behaviors that may have begun early in life and continue to generate unhappiness with the goal of helping to relieve the depression and anxiety. As patients gain self-awareness and come to recognize and handle their feelings more adeptly, they often develop a more cohesive identity. While working to mitigate them, I am mindful of understanding what underlies the patient's vulnerability to developing these particular symptoms.
(202) 800-1273
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Washington, DC 20036
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Dominique Morman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LMSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
As an African American woman who grew up in Washington, DC, I understand how environmental and societal factors play a major role in a person’s life.
As a clinical social worker I believe in allowing people to be themselves and honoring each person’s choices and lifestyle; as a clinician, I understand the importance of providing a safe space where people get the opportunity to journey through life on their terms.
(202) 980-4258
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Washington, DC 20019
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Monique Moore
Psychologist, PhD, MA
Verified
Verified
I genuinely enjoy being able to help individuals achieve real and observable changes in their lives. At some point in life, most of us encounter personal roadblocks that undermine growth and create stress and unhappiness. Through my work I help people facing a wide a variety of difficulties at all levels of severity to achieve more happy and fulfilling lives. While I enjoy working with all individuals, I also have specialized experience in counseling active and veteran military service members, trauma survivors, and women .
(202) 919-7230
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Washington, DC 20010
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Mickie Simon, LICSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C
Verified
Verified
I specialize in working with women throughout life stages, and particularly in times of transition.
I work with individuals and families providing supportive psychotherapy to address life transitions, anxiety, depression, loss and parenting challenges. In addition, I also provide individual and group supervision for therapists and psychologists. After working at Johns Hopkins Child and Adolescent Clinic and then at Children's National Medical Center in Outpatient Psychiatry, I have been working in private practice for over fifteen years.
(202) 601-3272
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Washington, DC 20015
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Nancy F. Hensler, PhD, PLLC
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Through 25 years' experience in university, hospital and outpatient settings, I have developed specializations in Trauma & Abuse, Sexual & Relationship Violence, Women 's Empowerment, Mindful Living, & the College Experience. Trained by a pioneer in complex trauma treatment, I assist survivors regain their sense of security and self. My past career research informs my continuing passion for mentoring women in their multiple roles and across their lifespans. I help individuals, couples & groups manage stress, anxiety, depression, and pain; navigate major life events and losses; & repair/strengthen their relationships.
(202) 760-4678
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Washington, DC 20016
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Averry Cox
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
As a neurodivergent, queer, biracial woman with many other identites, I understand how limiting and unsafe it can feel for those with diverse backgrounds seeking support, honest expression, relatability, and genuine understanding in a non-judgmental environment.
We all receive labels and messages from society and our upbringing that attempt to dictate how we operate in relation with others, what we’re worth, and how we perceive ourselves. I understand that the labels we receive from others, and the way we see ourselves are often times conflicting. These messages and attention or lack thereof can have a negative impact on our self-esteem, relationships, communication capabilities, perception of those around us, and self-worth. I offer a space to unpack these inconsistencies to discover contentment and congruence of self.
(202) 919-8360
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Washington, DC 20012
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Leslie C. Kilpatrick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MEd, LCSW
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
If you’re considering therapy, you may be in a time of stress or transition. My goal is to ease your access to psychotherapy by providing you or your family with confidential online therapy, from the comfort of your own home. While I work with clients of all ages in any stage of life, my specialties include teen and family LGBTQIA issues, prenatal/postpartum challenges, parenting children with special needs and working with women who feel “stuck.”
(571) 350-3289
Washington, DC 20036
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Black Women's Therapy Group
Psychologist, PhD, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Do you identify as a professional Black woman who experiences difficulty with managing stress, anxiety, and processing emotions? We do not heal in isolation. Many people are turning to group therapy to make sense of the global health pandemic, racial injustices, and violence against women .
(202) 751-3138
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Washington, DC 20006
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Anne-Marie Ruwe
MSW, LGSW, LMSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I also have a special interest in feminist therapy: working women on self-esteem and personal empowerment.
Are you going through a difficult time? I can help! I work with college students and young professionals to help them to feel better, make good decisions, and improve academic and work performance. I provide a warm and nonjudgmental space for folks to work through whatever happens to be on their mind or heart!
(202) 980-1585
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Washington, DC 20016
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Dr. Tram Huynh
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I specialize in women ’s mental health.
Are you sad or worried about the future? Struggling in a relationship with a romantic partner, a family member, or a supervisor? Do you feel defeated and hopeless because life keeps challenging you? Are you striving for perfection to feel that you’re good enough? Do you often find it hard to access your authentic self? If any of these or similar feelings resonate with you, therapy can help you understand the underlying reasons for these emotions and shape your life in a way that brings you more joy. I am trained to assist you along this journey.
(202) 851-6767
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Washington, DC 20057
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Sabanoh Mental Health
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LCPC, LPC
Verified
Verified
Are all the pieces in your life falling into place except one area and you just can't figure out why? Sabanoh Mental Health is a practice dedicated to women who need an ear, an objective voice, and a place where they can truly be themselves, in a judgement free zone. Our goal is to help women find peace and balance so they can be their best selves. Sabanoh works with clients on issues like stress, grief & loss, self-harm, and extreme hopelessness.
(240) 489-2678
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Washington, DC 20005
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Heidi Knoll
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My clinical work over the past 20 plus years has included working with many different issues including eating disorders, women in transition in their lives, adolescents, sexual abuse, infertility, divorce.
If Self Help advice and strategies had been enough you probably would not be looking for a therapist. Those strategies make sense but are often very difficult to implement. The human psyche is a complicated mechanism which tends to resist change. Breaking problematic patterns of behavior and interactions with family, friends and in work environments is harder than it looks. Past history , fears and anxieties often contribute to making it difficult to make positive changes in ones life. My work with you includes examination of factors making it difficult to change and strengthening your resolve to make beneficial changes.
(202) 410-7660
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Washington, DC 20005
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Lisa M Brown
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified
Verified
I specialize in working with women and couples.
Are life's challenges getting the best of you? Feeling stressed, anxious, angry or tired? It may be time to make your emotional wellness a priority. I welcome the opportunity to assist you.
(443) 352-0952
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Washington, DC 20008
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Legacy Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LGPC, LGSW
Verified
Verified
Legacy Therapy, LLC. is a Minority Woman & Black/POC owned Holistic Psychotherapy and Coaching practice in Washington D.C. Legacy Therapy is a holistic approach to mental wellness that combines life coaching and psychotherapy with holistic services such as: mindfulness and yoga towards enhancing wellness and fulfillment in all areas of life functioning.
(202) 978-4457
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Washington, DC 20036
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Female Therapists

Does it matter what gender my therapist is?

In general, this is not an important factor, as 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 ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.

Should I see a female therapist?

Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.

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—both men and women—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.