Female Therapists in Washington, DC
Overwhelmed?? Looking for a compassionate and experienced practitioner whose focus is on practical and creative solutions to life's everyday work/life problems? Whether your issues are personal or professional, large or small, unique or universal, I can make a thorough assessment based on your individual needs and through an integrative and collaborative approach bring you to a higher level of self regulation, empowerment and awareness.
Overwhelmed?? Looking for a compassionate and experienced practitioner whose focus is on practical and creative solutions to life's everyday work/life problems? Whether your issues are personal or professional, large or small, unique or universal, I can make a thorough assessment based on your individual needs and through an integrative and collaborative approach bring you to a higher level of self regulation, empowerment and awareness.
Michelle Cotter Richards
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, JD, LICSW, LCSW, PCC
Washington, DC 20036
Waitlist for new clients
I love helping lawyers and other stressed out and exhausted human beings heal, grow, and thrive. Whether in individual, couple, or group therapy, I help people reconnect to themselves and the people they love. As a former BigLaw and in-house lawyer, I know how the overwhelming stress and demands of intense professions can take a toll on both us and our relationships. I help my clients tame that stress and build lives and relationships full of meaning, peace, and joy.
I love helping lawyers and other stressed out and exhausted human beings heal, grow, and thrive. Whether in individual, couple, or group therapy, I help people reconnect to themselves and the people they love. As a former BigLaw and in-house lawyer, I know how the overwhelming stress and demands of intense professions can take a toll on both us and our relationships. I help my clients tame that stress and build lives and relationships full of meaning, peace, and joy.
Life is hard — and most of us keep waiting for it to get easier on its own. But real, lasting change only happens when we build the emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual skills to meet life differently. Therapy is where that transformation begins. It is where you learn, practice, and grow, with someone in your corner who truly sees you, honors your story, and refuses to ask you to leave any part of yourself at the door. I am Dr. LaNail R. Plummer — licensed therapist, founder and CEO of Onyx Therapy Group, author, and someone who has spent over 20 years creating space for people the mental health world has too often overlooked.
Life is hard — and most of us keep waiting for it to get easier on its own. But real, lasting change only happens when we build the emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual skills to meet life differently. Therapy is where that transformation begins. It is where you learn, practice, and grow, with someone in your corner who truly sees you, honors your story, and refuses to ask you to leave any part of yourself at the door. I am Dr. LaNail R. Plummer — licensed therapist, founder and CEO of Onyx Therapy Group, author, and someone who has spent over 20 years creating space for people the mental health world has too often overlooked.
Have you been diagnosed with ADHD or wondered if you might have ADHD? Do you feel like you are fighting through a fog that often hinders you from achieving your goals at work, school, or home? Are you tired of struggling to get important work done and apps and to-do lists are not helping as much as they used to? Hello, my name is Kathleen Fort LICSW, LCSW and I am here to help. I am a psychotherapist with over twenty-five years of experience specializing in working with adults who have ADHD, think they might have ADHD, or adults who simply struggle with avoidance, procrastination, anxiety and work/life balance.
Have you been diagnosed with ADHD or wondered if you might have ADHD? Do you feel like you are fighting through a fog that often hinders you from achieving your goals at work, school, or home? Are you tired of struggling to get important work done and apps and to-do lists are not helping as much as they used to? Hello, my name is Kathleen Fort LICSW, LCSW and I am here to help. I am a psychotherapist with over twenty-five years of experience specializing in working with adults who have ADHD, think they might have ADHD, or adults who simply struggle with avoidance, procrastination, anxiety and work/life balance.
I specialize in therapy for individuals and couples struggling with emotional, thought-based, and relational problems and those facing major life transitions, grief and trauma. I provide an engaged, safe and caring space where you can tell your story and explore how thoughts and past experiences impact the way you feel, behave, relate to others and manage life's challenges. I then assist you in finding ways to feel grounded in yourself and create healthy strategies and an empowered path forward.
I specialize in therapy for individuals and couples struggling with emotional, thought-based, and relational problems and those facing major life transitions, grief and trauma. I provide an engaged, safe and caring space where you can tell your story and explore how thoughts and past experiences impact the way you feel, behave, relate to others and manage life's challenges. I then assist you in finding ways to feel grounded in yourself and create healthy strategies and an empowered path forward.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist who works with adults and older adolescents seeking a deeper understanding of themselves and lasting emotional change. I work from a psychoanalytic perspective, which is grounded in the belief that our early relationships and unconscious patterns shape how we experience the present. I work with people navigating anxiety, depression, identity questions, relationship difficulties, and experiences of trauma. I welcome individuals of all backgrounds and identities and strive to be culturally sensitive in my work as a therapist.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist who works with adults and older adolescents seeking a deeper understanding of themselves and lasting emotional change. I work from a psychoanalytic perspective, which is grounded in the belief that our early relationships and unconscious patterns shape how we experience the present. I work with people navigating anxiety, depression, identity questions, relationship difficulties, and experiences of trauma. I welcome individuals of all backgrounds and identities and strive to be culturally sensitive in my work as a therapist.
Life can and often does present us with challenges which create distress and make it difficult for us to feel satisfied. It can be very helpful to speak with a well-trained, experienced, and supportive person when facing such challenges. Whether you are looking for extra support during a stressful period of time or you are interested in focusing on longstanding difficulties, I offer to create a space that promotes symptom relief and results in greater awareness, satisfaction, confidence, and fulfillment.
Life can and often does present us with challenges which create distress and make it difficult for us to feel satisfied. It can be very helpful to speak with a well-trained, experienced, and supportive person when facing such challenges. Whether you are looking for extra support during a stressful period of time or you are interested in focusing on longstanding difficulties, I offer to create a space that promotes symptom relief and results in greater awareness, satisfaction, confidence, and fulfillment.
Sometimes there are significant disruptions in life that not only affect the present, but also the future. They have the potential to impact how we see ourselves, how we talk to ourselves and others, and can even create negative beliefs about our world. I believe our past experiences shape who we are and how we interact with people today and in the future. My goal is to help you explore different areas of your life that need love and healing, and equip you with the strategies you need to handle what life throws at you. I also believe in using the strengths you already have to help you use them for healing, growth, and change.
Sometimes there are significant disruptions in life that not only affect the present, but also the future. They have the potential to impact how we see ourselves, how we talk to ourselves and others, and can even create negative beliefs about our world. I believe our past experiences shape who we are and how we interact with people today and in the future. My goal is to help you explore different areas of your life that need love and healing, and equip you with the strategies you need to handle what life throws at you. I also believe in using the strengths you already have to help you use them for healing, growth, and change.
Therapy is rewarding, enlightening, and a lot of work, so it's vital to find a therapist who is a great match for you. My style is direct, casual, and collaborative. Together, we'll discover unmet needs that may be blocking you. I offer individual therapy, pre-bariatric surgery assessments, and follow-up care. I especially enjoy using humor and psycho-education in a shame-free setting to work with individuals on high levels of anxiety, anger management, self-image, and managing change.
Therapy is rewarding, enlightening, and a lot of work, so it's vital to find a therapist who is a great match for you. My style is direct, casual, and collaborative. Together, we'll discover unmet needs that may be blocking you. I offer individual therapy, pre-bariatric surgery assessments, and follow-up care. I especially enjoy using humor and psycho-education in a shame-free setting to work with individuals on high levels of anxiety, anger management, self-image, and managing change.
Practicing in 40+ States! Is your teen or pre teen overwhelmed, irritable, shutting down, or constantly in conflict at home? Are arguments escalating, communication breaking down, or emotions feeling too big for everyone to manage? I help teens and pre teens develop emotional regulation skills, improve confidence, and reduce parent child conflict so home can feel calmer and more connected. Many young people struggle with anxiety, mood changes, ADHD, peer stress, academic pressure, identity development, social media comparison, and major transitions. These challenges often show up as anger, withdrawal, perfectionism.
Practicing in 40+ States! Is your teen or pre teen overwhelmed, irritable, shutting down, or constantly in conflict at home? Are arguments escalating, communication breaking down, or emotions feeling too big for everyone to manage? I help teens and pre teens develop emotional regulation skills, improve confidence, and reduce parent child conflict so home can feel calmer and more connected. Many young people struggle with anxiety, mood changes, ADHD, peer stress, academic pressure, identity development, social media comparison, and major transitions. These challenges often show up as anger, withdrawal, perfectionism.
Something feels unsettled. Maybe it’s a persistent sense of worry, a heaviness that’s difficult to name, or relationship patterns that make you feel distant from yourself or the people you care about most. You’ve spent years managing, accommodating, or keeping things moving—but lately, it feels like the cost is too high. You may not have words for all of it yet, but you know it’s time to turn inward, to move differently. My role is to help you make sense of what’s really going on beneath the surface—gently, at your pace, and with care that honors your past, your culture, your identity, and your capacity to heal.
Something feels unsettled. Maybe it’s a persistent sense of worry, a heaviness that’s difficult to name, or relationship patterns that make you feel distant from yourself or the people you care about most. You’ve spent years managing, accommodating, or keeping things moving—but lately, it feels like the cost is too high. You may not have words for all of it yet, but you know it’s time to turn inward, to move differently. My role is to help you make sense of what’s really going on beneath the surface—gently, at your pace, and with care that honors your past, your culture, your identity, and your capacity to heal.
Dr. Natalie Pierce specializes in the treatment of chronic pain/illnesses, insomnia, OCD, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, body image concerns, life transitions, and depression. Dr. Pierce is board-certified in biofeedback and practices therapy primarily from CBT/ACT and positive psychology perspectives through a health psychology lens to help patients manage stress, transition after an injury or disease, and cope with pain, loss, feeling “stuck,” anxiety, and depression.
Dr. Natalie Pierce specializes in the treatment of chronic pain/illnesses, insomnia, OCD, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, body image concerns, life transitions, and depression. Dr. Pierce is board-certified in biofeedback and practices therapy primarily from CBT/ACT and positive psychology perspectives through a health psychology lens to help patients manage stress, transition after an injury or disease, and cope with pain, loss, feeling “stuck,” anxiety, and depression.
Are you suffering from low self-esteem, feelings of inadequacy, shame or perhaps even self-loathing? These feelings can make it extremely difficult to seek the very treatment which might offer relief and change. It can feel risky and sometimes exquisitely shameful to reveal oneself to a another person. I can help reduce your shame and make the therapeutic process more bearable and productive. Together we will look honestly and fully at your conflicts, strengths, relationships and experiences - in a manner that is gentle, yet steadfast; warm, yet serious; and attentive to you in all your individual complexity.
Are you suffering from low self-esteem, feelings of inadequacy, shame or perhaps even self-loathing? These feelings can make it extremely difficult to seek the very treatment which might offer relief and change. It can feel risky and sometimes exquisitely shameful to reveal oneself to a another person. I can help reduce your shame and make the therapeutic process more bearable and productive. Together we will look honestly and fully at your conflicts, strengths, relationships and experiences - in a manner that is gentle, yet steadfast; warm, yet serious; and attentive to you in all your individual complexity.
I am a NY State and DC Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of post-masters experience working with trauma, specifically with first responders and victims/survivors of interpersonal violence. East End Psychotherapy is a clinical practice committed to assisting, supporting, and empowering individuals through challenging periods in their lives. Along with the client, a treatment plan will be developed based on specific needs and goals utilizing evidenced-based therapeutic modalities (an interdisciplinary approach to clinical practice supported by research).
I am a NY State and DC Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of post-masters experience working with trauma, specifically with first responders and victims/survivors of interpersonal violence. East End Psychotherapy is a clinical practice committed to assisting, supporting, and empowering individuals through challenging periods in their lives. Along with the client, a treatment plan will be developed based on specific needs and goals utilizing evidenced-based therapeutic modalities (an interdisciplinary approach to clinical practice supported by research).
Welcome, I’m Jas—and I’m glad you’re here! I know reaching out can feel like a big step, so thank you for taking it. I offer a safe space for individuals and couples to face challenges, find meaning, and pursue goals. My style is intentional, collaborative, and down-to-earth. With over 15 years in HR, I bring insight into performance and career-related stressors while juggling other areas of life. I also support people facing parenting, pregnancy, or relationship difficulties; social inequities; trauma; depression and anxiety; grief due to loss; health issues; and challenges with major life transitions or adjustments.
Welcome, I’m Jas—and I’m glad you’re here! I know reaching out can feel like a big step, so thank you for taking it. I offer a safe space for individuals and couples to face challenges, find meaning, and pursue goals. My style is intentional, collaborative, and down-to-earth. With over 15 years in HR, I bring insight into performance and career-related stressors while juggling other areas of life. I also support people facing parenting, pregnancy, or relationship difficulties; social inequities; trauma; depression and anxiety; grief due to loss; health issues; and challenges with major life transitions or adjustments.
We all go through difficult times in life when we feel stressed or unfulfilled. Sometimes we are able to manage challenges on our own and other times it can be beneficial to speak with a professional. It takes courage to reach out for support. You may be struggling with work stress, perfectionism, ADHD, anxiety, or depression. Therapy can help you manage intense emotions, feel more confident, foster deeper connections in relationships, and thrive in your career pursuits. With a non-judgmental and caring listener, you can overcome obstacles and accomplish the changes you want to see.
We all go through difficult times in life when we feel stressed or unfulfilled. Sometimes we are able to manage challenges on our own and other times it can be beneficial to speak with a professional. It takes courage to reach out for support. You may be struggling with work stress, perfectionism, ADHD, anxiety, or depression. Therapy can help you manage intense emotions, feel more confident, foster deeper connections in relationships, and thrive in your career pursuits. With a non-judgmental and caring listener, you can overcome obstacles and accomplish the changes you want to see.
You are successful and driven but inside your mind never stops racing. Your heart feels heavy. You second guess, overthink, and people please, leaving little space for yourself. Lately you have been up at night thinking "I give so much to others and I have forgotten myself."
Maybe it goes even deeper. Maybe there are thoughts that will not leave you alone no matter what you do. Thoughts that feel shameful, confusing, or completely out of character. You seek reassurance but the cycle always starts again.
Whether you are navigating anxiety or OCD, you deserve care that actually addresses what is keeping you stuck.
You are successful and driven but inside your mind never stops racing. Your heart feels heavy. You second guess, overthink, and people please, leaving little space for yourself. Lately you have been up at night thinking "I give so much to others and I have forgotten myself."
Maybe it goes even deeper. Maybe there are thoughts that will not leave you alone no matter what you do. Thoughts that feel shameful, confusing, or completely out of character. You seek reassurance but the cycle always starts again.
Whether you are navigating anxiety or OCD, you deserve care that actually addresses what is keeping you stuck.
Using individual talk therapy and/or EMDR for trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. I help clients gain insight into what is getting in their way and to develop healthier coping strategies. I also work extensively with those struggling with addictions, including alcoholism and sexual addictions and compulsive internet pornography use. I have successfully helped break the interference of addictions and compulsions to lead healthier, more productive lives. In addition, I often work with spouses/partners who are struggling with the impact (and trauma) of these addictions on themselves and their relationships.
Using individual talk therapy and/or EMDR for trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. I help clients gain insight into what is getting in their way and to develop healthier coping strategies. I also work extensively with those struggling with addictions, including alcoholism and sexual addictions and compulsive internet pornography use. I have successfully helped break the interference of addictions and compulsions to lead healthier, more productive lives. In addition, I often work with spouses/partners who are struggling with the impact (and trauma) of these addictions on themselves and their relationships.
Are you a young adult/person of color who has a history of trauma and you're ready to start your healing journey? Are you finding it hard to navigate life transitions or relationships? Are you struggling with depression? Are you having difficulty managing your anxiety? Our goal is to provide a life-changing experience that will help you cope, heal and promote individual changes which leads to growth and development. If you are ready to improve your behaviors, your relationships, heal from past trauma or reach your highest potential, we can help. If you're interested in learning more, visit our website, therapyishealing.com
Are you a young adult/person of color who has a history of trauma and you're ready to start your healing journey? Are you finding it hard to navigate life transitions or relationships? Are you struggling with depression? Are you having difficulty managing your anxiety? Our goal is to provide a life-changing experience that will help you cope, heal and promote individual changes which leads to growth and development. If you are ready to improve your behaviors, your relationships, heal from past trauma or reach your highest potential, we can help. If you're interested in learning more, visit our website, therapyishealing.com
My training and clinical expertise include depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, perinatal mental health, and safety planning. I work best with clients who are open to making realistic changes and receiving honest, supportive feedback throughout the therapeutic process. Whether you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or navigating a major life transition, therapy can provide support, clarity, and practical tools for growth. I aim to help clients build resilience, strengthen coping skills, and feel more confident in navigating life’s challenges.
My training and clinical expertise include depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, perinatal mental health, and safety planning. I work best with clients who are open to making realistic changes and receiving honest, supportive feedback throughout the therapeutic process. Whether you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or navigating a major life transition, therapy can provide support, clarity, and practical tools for growth. I aim to help clients build resilience, strengthen coping skills, and feel more confident in navigating life’s challenges.
