Female Therapists in Washington, DC
My practice is designed for individuals seeking a level of clinical expertise beyond general therapy. I specialize in PNES, functional neurological disorders, and trauma-related conditions at the intersection of neurology and psychology. Many I work with have pursued prior treatment without resolution and are ready for a more precise, expert-led approach. I also work with high-functioning adults navigating internal strain who seek deeper, more rigorous work. This is a specialized practice designed for individuals seeking a high level of clinical expertise, engagement, and psychological depth.
My practice is designed for individuals seeking a level of clinical expertise beyond general therapy. I specialize in PNES, functional neurological disorders, and trauma-related conditions at the intersection of neurology and psychology. Many I work with have pursued prior treatment without resolution and are ready for a more precise, expert-led approach. I also work with high-functioning adults navigating internal strain who seek deeper, more rigorous work. This is a specialized practice designed for individuals seeking a high level of clinical expertise, engagement, and psychological depth.
Life's challenges can affect every aspect of our well-being—our thoughts, emotions, relationships, and sense of self. Therapy offers a space to process those experiences, build resilience, and move toward healing. If you're feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, wishing to enhance your quality of life, navigating a transition, or simply looking for a place where you feel heard and understood, you're in the right place.
I specialize in treating anxiety, mood disorders, and trauma, with a focus on marginalized communities and high-achieving professionals managing academic or career demands, and major life changes.
Life's challenges can affect every aspect of our well-being—our thoughts, emotions, relationships, and sense of self. Therapy offers a space to process those experiences, build resilience, and move toward healing. If you're feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, wishing to enhance your quality of life, navigating a transition, or simply looking for a place where you feel heard and understood, you're in the right place.
I specialize in treating anxiety, mood disorders, and trauma, with a focus on marginalized communities and high-achieving professionals managing academic or career demands, and major life changes.
Out of the Margins Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LGSW, LICSW, LCSW-C
1 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20009
At Out of the Margins, we know how hard it can be to take steps towards getting the support you deserve. This space is for you. We offer individual therapy, couples therapy, & group therapy. Located on Belmont and 18th Street NW in the heart of Adams Morgan, our Washington DC-based practice specializes in supporting people from historically marginalized communities. Our practice is designed to help you feel at ease & bring your whole self into sessions. We begin therapy sessions creating a solid relationship & all of the uniqueness your story brings.
At Out of the Margins, we know how hard it can be to take steps towards getting the support you deserve. This space is for you. We offer individual therapy, couples therapy, & group therapy. Located on Belmont and 18th Street NW in the heart of Adams Morgan, our Washington DC-based practice specializes in supporting people from historically marginalized communities. Our practice is designed to help you feel at ease & bring your whole self into sessions. We begin therapy sessions creating a solid relationship & all of the uniqueness your story brings.
You don’t know who you are outside of everyone else’s expectations because you have spent your life performing and conforming. You want permission to exist exactly as yourself, without judgement and without needing to have it all figured out. You feel fairly seasoned in your life, and yet, you still question yourself or your choices. You have spent years making yourself easier to understand, easier to love, or easier to accept, but now you want relationships that don’t require you to mask. Instead, you’re looking for your relationships and a life to feel authentic to who you really are.
You don’t know who you are outside of everyone else’s expectations because you have spent your life performing and conforming. You want permission to exist exactly as yourself, without judgement and without needing to have it all figured out. You feel fairly seasoned in your life, and yet, you still question yourself or your choices. You have spent years making yourself easier to understand, easier to love, or easier to accept, but now you want relationships that don’t require you to mask. Instead, you’re looking for your relationships and a life to feel authentic to who you really are.
Erica Berger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, LCSW-C
Washington, DC 20036
Waitlist for new clients
I am a clinical social worker, practicing since 1993, and have accumulated a breadth of professional experience working with children, adolescents, and adults through various stages of life. My approach is warm, engaging, collaborative and positive, with an initial goal of developing a trusting and supportive connection. Together, we will then create a treatment strategy that is tailored to you. Regardless of the approach, I strive to create a safe space that invites honesty, insight, creativity and even humor. If you are interested in exploring the possibility of therapy, I welcome the opportunity to offer my assistance.
I am a clinical social worker, practicing since 1993, and have accumulated a breadth of professional experience working with children, adolescents, and adults through various stages of life. My approach is warm, engaging, collaborative and positive, with an initial goal of developing a trusting and supportive connection. Together, we will then create a treatment strategy that is tailored to you. Regardless of the approach, I strive to create a safe space that invites honesty, insight, creativity and even humor. If you are interested in exploring the possibility of therapy, I welcome the opportunity to offer my assistance.
I have over ten years of experience working with adults, youth, and families in the community mental health setting, implementing various evidence-based treatment modalities to address issues such as trauma, family conflict, parenting, and much more. I am a person-centered therapist who enjoys collaborating with clients in treatment, as empowerment is the goal. I also approach challenges from a holistic perspective, integrating and tailoring treatment modalities according to the unique strengths and needs of the client. In treatment, I assume a trauma-informed approach with respect to and consideration of the "whole person".
I have over ten years of experience working with adults, youth, and families in the community mental health setting, implementing various evidence-based treatment modalities to address issues such as trauma, family conflict, parenting, and much more. I am a person-centered therapist who enjoys collaborating with clients in treatment, as empowerment is the goal. I also approach challenges from a holistic perspective, integrating and tailoring treatment modalities according to the unique strengths and needs of the client. In treatment, I assume a trauma-informed approach with respect to and consideration of the "whole person".
I’m taking new clients Mondays - Thursdays. Are you exploring non-monogamy, want to strengthen communication, or seeking deeper relationships and intimacy? Are you navigating kink, repairing trust, or untangling shame that keeps you from fully embracing your sexuality? Many of my clients are queer, neurodivergent, kinky, or non-monogamous adults who have felt misunderstood or criticized in past therapy. They want a therapist who welcomes their identities without judgment, affirms their desires, and helps them create relationships that reflect their values. I work with individuals, couples/polycules. Let’s schedule a free consult.
I’m taking new clients Mondays - Thursdays. Are you exploring non-monogamy, want to strengthen communication, or seeking deeper relationships and intimacy? Are you navigating kink, repairing trust, or untangling shame that keeps you from fully embracing your sexuality? Many of my clients are queer, neurodivergent, kinky, or non-monogamous adults who have felt misunderstood or criticized in past therapy. They want a therapist who welcomes their identities without judgment, affirms their desires, and helps them create relationships that reflect their values. I work with individuals, couples/polycules. Let’s schedule a free consult.
Struggling with grief after the loss of a loved one? Do you have dating dilemmas or relationship problems? Anxiety got you stuck in neutral? You've come to the right place. I help people in three main areas: grief and loss; dating and relationships; and anxiety. I'm passionate about working with young adults (20s and 30s) and the particular challenges of that age group. My goal is to arm you with enough tools and strategies so that you can essentially become your own therapist.
Struggling with grief after the loss of a loved one? Do you have dating dilemmas or relationship problems? Anxiety got you stuck in neutral? You've come to the right place. I help people in three main areas: grief and loss; dating and relationships; and anxiety. I'm passionate about working with young adults (20s and 30s) and the particular challenges of that age group. My goal is to arm you with enough tools and strategies so that you can essentially become your own therapist.
Therapy is a powerful tool that can be used for growth. However, finding your ideal therapist may be a challenge. My goal is to provide warmth, comfort, and understanding as we work collaboratively through your therapeutic experience. While being licensed in MD, VA, and DC I am here to help you on your mental health journey.
Therapy is a powerful tool that can be used for growth. However, finding your ideal therapist may be a challenge. My goal is to provide warmth, comfort, and understanding as we work collaboratively through your therapeutic experience. While being licensed in MD, VA, and DC I am here to help you on your mental health journey.
Devyn Mitchell-Taylor
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Managing a chronic illness while dealing with depression, anxiety, or grief can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to face it alone. At H-Town Counseling Services, I can help you navigate these challenges with practical strategies to improve your mental and physical well-being, so you can live with more ease, confidence, and control.
Managing a chronic illness while dealing with depression, anxiety, or grief can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to face it alone. At H-Town Counseling Services, I can help you navigate these challenges with practical strategies to improve your mental and physical well-being, so you can live with more ease, confidence, and control.
I provide a safe non-judgmental environment to address thoughts and feelings that may lead to negative consequences, by incorporating highly individualized strength based measures to manage stress, anxiety, depression and other mental health issues.
I provide a safe non-judgmental environment to address thoughts and feelings that may lead to negative consequences, by incorporating highly individualized strength based measures to manage stress, anxiety, depression and other mental health issues.
Looking for new perspectives to change recurrent patterns that aren't leading to desired outcomes? Aspiring to develop new ways to approach challenges in a relationship or looking to move past a relationship that is no longer satisfying? Wanting to improve coping with traumatic or distressing experience, illness, or loss? Looking to better cope with troubling depression or anxiety, or wanting to re-think career decisions? These are some of the issues that people bring to my practice. I am a therapist with 30+ years experience and am committed to assisting people who are looking to improve how they are approaching their lives.
Looking for new perspectives to change recurrent patterns that aren't leading to desired outcomes? Aspiring to develop new ways to approach challenges in a relationship or looking to move past a relationship that is no longer satisfying? Wanting to improve coping with traumatic or distressing experience, illness, or loss? Looking to better cope with troubling depression or anxiety, or wanting to re-think career decisions? These are some of the issues that people bring to my practice. I am a therapist with 30+ years experience and am committed to assisting people who are looking to improve how they are approaching their lives.
Welcome to my practice and thank you for considering me as a companion on your journey towards healing and growth. Are you looking for a compassionate therapist who will listen deeply and attentively to your concerns whether they stem from difficulties coping with relationship issues, work stressors, past traumatic events or simply feeling that your life could have more meaning and depth?
Welcome to my practice and thank you for considering me as a companion on your journey towards healing and growth. Are you looking for a compassionate therapist who will listen deeply and attentively to your concerns whether they stem from difficulties coping with relationship issues, work stressors, past traumatic events or simply feeling that your life could have more meaning and depth?
Juliette-Marie deSousa
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MSW, LICSW, LCSW, LCSW-C
2 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20009
I am passionate about helping adults, of all ages, understand and accept themselves better. We will explore health, aging, relationships, career, and family. Do you have the life you always imagined? Did you not get what you had hoped for? Are you going through a life transition or quarter-life or mid-life crisis? Wondering what comes next?
We can look at a variety of issues including but not limited to anxiety, ADHD, depression, family conflict, coping, & adjustment. I address the important connection between physical and mental health. As a life-long competitive athlete, I also work on issues within the sports psychology realm.
I am passionate about helping adults, of all ages, understand and accept themselves better. We will explore health, aging, relationships, career, and family. Do you have the life you always imagined? Did you not get what you had hoped for? Are you going through a life transition or quarter-life or mid-life crisis? Wondering what comes next?
We can look at a variety of issues including but not limited to anxiety, ADHD, depression, family conflict, coping, & adjustment. I address the important connection between physical and mental health. As a life-long competitive athlete, I also work on issues within the sports psychology realm.
New Group Open! We lose sight of what we truly want for ourselves. Megan’s goal is to empower you to focus on your own experiences rather than on what others expect of you. Born and raised in the Washington Metro area, Megan understands firsthand how the stress of the DMV lifestyle can affect one’s personal life, work life and home life. Clients describe Megan as being creative, quirky, empathetic and reliable. Megan has seven years of experience helping children and adults work through behavioral and emotional struggles related to depression, PTSD, grief, substance abuse, eating disorders, body image, anxiety, family and sexuality.
New Group Open! We lose sight of what we truly want for ourselves. Megan’s goal is to empower you to focus on your own experiences rather than on what others expect of you. Born and raised in the Washington Metro area, Megan understands firsthand how the stress of the DMV lifestyle can affect one’s personal life, work life and home life. Clients describe Megan as being creative, quirky, empathetic and reliable. Megan has seven years of experience helping children and adults work through behavioral and emotional struggles related to depression, PTSD, grief, substance abuse, eating disorders, body image, anxiety, family and sexuality.
Hi, I'm Caitlin. I am a licensed clinical social worker in DC, with nearly a decade of experience supporting individuals and families through a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges. My work has spanned refugee mental health, generational trauma, substance use, and issues related to gender and racial identity—experiences that have deeply informed my commitment to providing care that is both culturally responsive and trauma-informed. I also offer clinical supervision for licensed graduate social workers (LGSWs), creating a collaborative environment that nurtures growth, self-reflection, and ethical decision making.
Hi, I'm Caitlin. I am a licensed clinical social worker in DC, with nearly a decade of experience supporting individuals and families through a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges. My work has spanned refugee mental health, generational trauma, substance use, and issues related to gender and racial identity—experiences that have deeply informed my commitment to providing care that is both culturally responsive and trauma-informed. I also offer clinical supervision for licensed graduate social workers (LGSWs), creating a collaborative environment that nurtures growth, self-reflection, and ethical decision making.
Most people who find me are tired of holding it together. They’ve done the reading, maybe even tried therapy before, but still feel stuck. They look fine to everyone else, but inside they’re anxious, tense, or just over it. My clients want something to finally change. They want to feel calm in their own mind again. I work best with people who are ready to do the work, who want to understand what’s really going on instead of circling the same things again and again.
Most people who find me are tired of holding it together. They’ve done the reading, maybe even tried therapy before, but still feel stuck. They look fine to everyone else, but inside they’re anxious, tense, or just over it. My clients want something to finally change. They want to feel calm in their own mind again. I work best with people who are ready to do the work, who want to understand what’s really going on instead of circling the same things again and again.
Stacy Notaras Murphy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC, EMDR-C
5 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20036
I am passionate about helping people facing relationship struggles that manifest as anxiety, depression, and difficulty with intimacy. My experience and training (EFT: Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Imago, PACT) helped me see that most emotional challenges are tied to how we function in our personal relationships. I've been told that my real strength is helping people feel safe and reflective enough to recognize, think through, and either accept or change the way they approach the relationships that matter most. I deeply enjoy a collaborative partnership with my clients and couples, working together to make meaningful changes.
I am passionate about helping people facing relationship struggles that manifest as anxiety, depression, and difficulty with intimacy. My experience and training (EFT: Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Imago, PACT) helped me see that most emotional challenges are tied to how we function in our personal relationships. I've been told that my real strength is helping people feel safe and reflective enough to recognize, think through, and either accept or change the way they approach the relationships that matter most. I deeply enjoy a collaborative partnership with my clients and couples, working together to make meaningful changes.
I’m Tasja—an empowering, insightful, and direct therapist who meets you exactly where you are while helping you grow into who you’re becoming. I believe healing isn’t linear, and progress often looks like clarity, confusion, breakthroughs, and adjustments all at once. My work centers emotional intelligence, self-awareness, resilience, and the belief that people evolve when they feel supported, safe, and understood. I blend evidence-based care with a grounded, human approach to help you slow down, explore your patterns, and reconnect with the strongest version of yourself.
I’m Tasja—an empowering, insightful, and direct therapist who meets you exactly where you are while helping you grow into who you’re becoming. I believe healing isn’t linear, and progress often looks like clarity, confusion, breakthroughs, and adjustments all at once. My work centers emotional intelligence, self-awareness, resilience, and the belief that people evolve when they feel supported, safe, and understood. I blend evidence-based care with a grounded, human approach to help you slow down, explore your patterns, and reconnect with the strongest version of yourself.
You’re the one people count on—at work, in your family, in your relationship. You’re steady, thoughtful, successful… and lately, a little unsettled. Maybe you feel disconnected, overwhelmed, or just quietly worn down by the pressure to hold it all. You want more—more connection, more ease, more truth in how you live and love. You’re not falling apart, but you’re not thriving either. You’re ready to stop bypassing your own needs and start reclaiming your time, your truth, and your right to a life that feels free, grounded, and deeply yours.
You’re the one people count on—at work, in your family, in your relationship. You’re steady, thoughtful, successful… and lately, a little unsettled. Maybe you feel disconnected, overwhelmed, or just quietly worn down by the pressure to hold it all. You want more—more connection, more ease, more truth in how you live and love. You’re not falling apart, but you’re not thriving either. You’re ready to stop bypassing your own needs and start reclaiming your time, your truth, and your right to a life that feels free, grounded, and deeply yours.
