Government Employees Health Association (GEHA) Therapists in Washington, DC
Life can feel overwhelming—especially when you’re facing anxiety, relationship struggles, burnout, or big transitions that leave you feeling unmoored. Maybe you’ve been carrying more than most people realize, or moving through spaces that don’t fully reflect who you are. If any of that resonates, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to navigate it all by yourself.
Life can feel overwhelming—especially when you’re facing anxiety, relationship struggles, burnout, or big transitions that leave you feeling unmoored. Maybe you’ve been carrying more than most people realize, or moving through spaces that don’t fully reflect who you are. If any of that resonates, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to navigate it all by yourself.
Damika is a graduate of The Catholic University of America. She is a licensed clinical social worker with multiple years of experience in the mental health field and has worked with many different groups ranging from children to the elderly. Damika specializes in relationship issues, conflict resolution, and communication. She works with couples, families, and individuals to assist with meeting personal goals. Damika also utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, motivational interviewing, and many other modalities to address the client’s concerns.
Damika is a graduate of The Catholic University of America. She is a licensed clinical social worker with multiple years of experience in the mental health field and has worked with many different groups ranging from children to the elderly. Damika specializes in relationship issues, conflict resolution, and communication. She works with couples, families, and individuals to assist with meeting personal goals. Damika also utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, motivational interviewing, and many other modalities to address the client’s concerns.
Relax. This is a space where you don’t have to mask, perform, or be “on.” I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, burnout, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. Many of my clients also identify with ADHD—or feel stuck in patterns of overwhelm, emotional reactivity, or self-criticism. I’m ADHD-CSSP certified and provide LGBTQ+-friendly care. My approach is practical, down-to-earth, and human. You can expect honest conversation, lots of thoughtful questions, clear strategies, and gentle but direct pushback when it’s useful.
Relax. This is a space where you don’t have to mask, perform, or be “on.” I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, burnout, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. Many of my clients also identify with ADHD—or feel stuck in patterns of overwhelm, emotional reactivity, or self-criticism. I’m ADHD-CSSP certified and provide LGBTQ+-friendly care. My approach is practical, down-to-earth, and human. You can expect honest conversation, lots of thoughtful questions, clear strategies, and gentle but direct pushback when it’s useful.
Welcome! Have you ever reached the point of thinking, “Okay, I’m self-aware… now what?” My work supports individuals at different stages of self-understanding. Some are beginning to explore their inner world and want to develop greater self-awareness, while others already have deep insight but feel stuck at the “what now?” stage. Many of my clients understand their patterns, emotions, and history, yet struggle to translate that awareness into meaningful change. I offer a supportive space to explore emotions and past experiences while also helping you move from understanding to intentional action.
Welcome! Have you ever reached the point of thinking, “Okay, I’m self-aware… now what?” My work supports individuals at different stages of self-understanding. Some are beginning to explore their inner world and want to develop greater self-awareness, while others already have deep insight but feel stuck at the “what now?” stage. Many of my clients understand their patterns, emotions, and history, yet struggle to translate that awareness into meaningful change. I offer a supportive space to explore emotions and past experiences while also helping you move from understanding to intentional action.
My work centers on collaboration with those seeking holistic support alongside therapy. I work with individuals seeking to reconnect with their bodies after experiencing overwhelming stress or uncertainty about how to make sustainable life changes. We'll work together to feel stronger, more grounded, and in control of your wellness, not just mentally, but physically and emotionally. We'll create a plan to move toward balance, inclusive of your whole self, not just your symptoms.
My work centers on collaboration with those seeking holistic support alongside therapy. I work with individuals seeking to reconnect with their bodies after experiencing overwhelming stress or uncertainty about how to make sustainable life changes. We'll work together to feel stronger, more grounded, and in control of your wellness, not just mentally, but physically and emotionally. We'll create a plan to move toward balance, inclusive of your whole self, not just your symptoms.
Therapy should feel like a space where you can finally exhale. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward, you don’t have to face it alone. Many people come to therapy feeling emotionally exhausted, anxious, or struggling with stress and life transitions. You may be experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, ADHD, relationship challenges, or identity exploration. Therapy can help you better understand yourself, build coping skills, and develop tools that support healing and meaningful change.
Therapy should feel like a space where you can finally exhale. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward, you don’t have to face it alone. Many people come to therapy feeling emotionally exhausted, anxious, or struggling with stress and life transitions. You may be experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, ADHD, relationship challenges, or identity exploration. Therapy can help you better understand yourself, build coping skills, and develop tools that support healing and meaningful change.
Choosing to enter into therapy is a courageous decision that I deeply honor and respect. It says that you believe in your capacity for growth and healing. I am here to facilitate your healing experience by providing a safe, authentic, non-judgmental space for us to get to the heart of what is keeping you stuck in your life or relationships. I work integratively, blending various therapeutic modalities to support clients in addressing their unique needs. I am formally trained in psychodynamic therapy and use it as the foundation for the work we will do together.
Choosing to enter into therapy is a courageous decision that I deeply honor and respect. It says that you believe in your capacity for growth and healing. I am here to facilitate your healing experience by providing a safe, authentic, non-judgmental space for us to get to the heart of what is keeping you stuck in your life or relationships. I work integratively, blending various therapeutic modalities to support clients in addressing their unique needs. I am formally trained in psychodynamic therapy and use it as the foundation for the work we will do together.
I am Julie Archin, Licensed Certified Social Worker- Clinical in Maryland. I have been a dedicated therapist for more than 10 years. I utilize a strengths-based approach to empower my clients. With a focus on recognizing and leveraging individual strengths, that fosters resilience and promotes heart healing and personal Growth. I have a compassionate and supportive style that creates a safe space for meaningful exploration and positive change. When not working, I enjoy spending time with my husband Marc, and our dog Maize sailing.
I am Julie Archin, Licensed Certified Social Worker- Clinical in Maryland. I have been a dedicated therapist for more than 10 years. I utilize a strengths-based approach to empower my clients. With a focus on recognizing and leveraging individual strengths, that fosters resilience and promotes heart healing and personal Growth. I have a compassionate and supportive style that creates a safe space for meaningful exploration and positive change. When not working, I enjoy spending time with my husband Marc, and our dog Maize sailing.
Joseph is a holistic and integrative therapist and his core principles are compassion, collaboration, and transparency. He has extensive experience in counseling individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, work/life balance stressors, life transitions, substance use, and other areas. He provides counseling to couples and families to address stress, communication concerns, and conflict. Additionally, Joseph facilitates groups including a Men’s Wellness Group, an Emotional Regulation Basics group, and a Healthy Relationships Group.
Joseph is a holistic and integrative therapist and his core principles are compassion, collaboration, and transparency. He has extensive experience in counseling individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, work/life balance stressors, life transitions, substance use, and other areas. He provides counseling to couples and families to address stress, communication concerns, and conflict. Additionally, Joseph facilitates groups including a Men’s Wellness Group, an Emotional Regulation Basics group, and a Healthy Relationships Group.
Welcome! My name is Joanne and I am part of a practice that validates and supports individual's unique life stories with empathy, curiosity, and with no judgment. Our goal is to provide a safe space where individuals or couples can work collaboratively to unlearn limiting thoughts and behaviors by replacing them with healthier strategies to cope with changes and manage stress.
Welcome! My name is Joanne and I am part of a practice that validates and supports individual's unique life stories with empathy, curiosity, and with no judgment. Our goal is to provide a safe space where individuals or couples can work collaboratively to unlearn limiting thoughts and behaviors by replacing them with healthier strategies to cope with changes and manage stress.
I'll work to help you better understand your inner experience, to act more effectively, and to treat yourself kindly. I will support you as you build the skills needed to meet current challenges, or as you go about reducing impulsive or avoidant trends. Because turning against oneself after not performing well compounds one's emotional burden, it is important to learn to replace self-condemnation with a self-affirming stance. I can assist you in acquiring the know-how and power to move steadily toward these goals. The reward for making progress internally or behaviorally is greater self-control and an increase in self-esteem.
I'll work to help you better understand your inner experience, to act more effectively, and to treat yourself kindly. I will support you as you build the skills needed to meet current challenges, or as you go about reducing impulsive or avoidant trends. Because turning against oneself after not performing well compounds one's emotional burden, it is important to learn to replace self-condemnation with a self-affirming stance. I can assist you in acquiring the know-how and power to move steadily toward these goals. The reward for making progress internally or behaviorally is greater self-control and an increase in self-esteem.
As a clinical mental health counseling graduate intern, I am deeply committed to creating culturally responsive, affirming spaces where clients, especially adolescents from underserved communities, can safely explore their identity, navigate emotional struggles, and develop a stronger sense of self. My goal as a counselor is to help others feel seen and supported, particularly those who have internalized shame, anxiety, or low self-worth due to systemic neglect or personal hardship.I understand these challenges intimately, having navigated many of them myself.
As a clinical mental health counseling graduate intern, I am deeply committed to creating culturally responsive, affirming spaces where clients, especially adolescents from underserved communities, can safely explore their identity, navigate emotional struggles, and develop a stronger sense of self. My goal as a counselor is to help others feel seen and supported, particularly those who have internalized shame, anxiety, or low self-worth due to systemic neglect or personal hardship.I understand these challenges intimately, having navigated many of them myself.
Are you feeling disconnected from yourself or your loved ones? Confused about your life or simply unmotivated? Allow me to assist you in optimizing your life trajectory by connecting to your personal value sets, creating priorities, and the pathways to achieve your goals! My approach to providing care includes assisting clients to connect back to themselves through ascertaining and developing their own personal value sets, priorities, goals, and dreams.
Are you feeling disconnected from yourself or your loved ones? Confused about your life or simply unmotivated? Allow me to assist you in optimizing your life trajectory by connecting to your personal value sets, creating priorities, and the pathways to achieve your goals! My approach to providing care includes assisting clients to connect back to themselves through ascertaining and developing their own personal value sets, priorities, goals, and dreams.
My goal is to help you become psychologically stronger and feel better about yourself as a person. I'll help you think clearly, know yourself better, develop calmness, communicate effectively, and behave smartly. Abusive self-criticism, impulsivity or undue anger are destructive patterns that worsen over time if they are not contained. I'll teach you to gain self-control so that you can catch these tendencies in their earliest stages and substitute better alternatives. I focus on learning self-compassion, so you can deal with a lack of success without turning against yourself. Removing gratuitous negativity from life is liberating.
My goal is to help you become psychologically stronger and feel better about yourself as a person. I'll help you think clearly, know yourself better, develop calmness, communicate effectively, and behave smartly. Abusive self-criticism, impulsivity or undue anger are destructive patterns that worsen over time if they are not contained. I'll teach you to gain self-control so that you can catch these tendencies in their earliest stages and substitute better alternatives. I focus on learning self-compassion, so you can deal with a lack of success without turning against yourself. Removing gratuitous negativity from life is liberating.
Hi, I’m Alex Honigman, LCSW. I specialize in working with adult men navigating the intense pressures of high-performance careers and the entertainment industry. Many of my clients struggle silently with anxiety, relationship challenges, infidelity, or sex and pornography addiction while trying to maintain success. My approach is practical and straightforward, helping you build healthier habits and relationships without judgment. With over 15 years of experience in forensic psychology, addiction recovery, and relational therapy, I provide insights and strategies to help you live a life that truly reflects your values and goals.
Hi, I’m Alex Honigman, LCSW. I specialize in working with adult men navigating the intense pressures of high-performance careers and the entertainment industry. Many of my clients struggle silently with anxiety, relationship challenges, infidelity, or sex and pornography addiction while trying to maintain success. My approach is practical and straightforward, helping you build healthier habits and relationships without judgment. With over 15 years of experience in forensic psychology, addiction recovery, and relational therapy, I provide insights and strategies to help you live a life that truly reflects your values and goals.
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.
Elise Khanijao
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCPC
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
My practice centers on creating a safe, grounded space where healing can unfold in mind, body, and spirit. I specialize in trauma-informed, somatic, and mindfulness-based approaches that help clients reconnect with themselves and cultivate a sense of inner safety. Whether you're navigating life transitions, processing past wounds, or seeking deeper self-understanding, our work will honor your unique experience.
My practice centers on creating a safe, grounded space where healing can unfold in mind, body, and spirit. I specialize in trauma-informed, somatic, and mindfulness-based approaches that help clients reconnect with themselves and cultivate a sense of inner safety. Whether you're navigating life transitions, processing past wounds, or seeking deeper self-understanding, our work will honor your unique experience.
I am a therapist because I am passionate about accompanying individuals on their self-understanding, exploration, and healing journey. The environment I provide is nonjudgmental, open, and safe. It focuses on an integration of mind, body, and spirit. I believe each individual is unique so I use a variety of approaches to assist my clients, depending on individual needs. I completed my internship and residency in Community Mental Health (IOP), Juvenile Detention Center, Methadone Clinic, Private Practice (PHP), and Residential/Acute. Currently, I provide services in DC and Virginia, but I only provide virtual sessions at this time.
I am a therapist because I am passionate about accompanying individuals on their self-understanding, exploration, and healing journey. The environment I provide is nonjudgmental, open, and safe. It focuses on an integration of mind, body, and spirit. I believe each individual is unique so I use a variety of approaches to assist my clients, depending on individual needs. I completed my internship and residency in Community Mental Health (IOP), Juvenile Detention Center, Methadone Clinic, Private Practice (PHP), and Residential/Acute. Currently, I provide services in DC and Virginia, but I only provide virtual sessions at this time.
I am in-network for CareFirst/ Blue Cross Blue Shield, GEHA and United Health Care.
My ideal client is a young person who is ready to explore their identity in a meaningful and compassionate way. They might be navigating questions about gender and sexuality, or feeling the weight of anxiety, depression, or trauma that has been difficult to process on their own. They may be struggling with self-acceptance, societal pressures, or a fear of rejection. Whether they are looking to understand their gender identity more clearly, manage mental health struggles, or heal from past experiences, they are committed to the journey of therapy and personal growth.
I am in-network for CareFirst/ Blue Cross Blue Shield, GEHA and United Health Care.
My ideal client is a young person who is ready to explore their identity in a meaningful and compassionate way. They might be navigating questions about gender and sexuality, or feeling the weight of anxiety, depression, or trauma that has been difficult to process on their own. They may be struggling with self-acceptance, societal pressures, or a fear of rejection. Whether they are looking to understand their gender identity more clearly, manage mental health struggles, or heal from past experiences, they are committed to the journey of therapy and personal growth.
It's a big step to ask for help. I engage in a coaching style, using a non-judgemental approach. I believe you are the expert of what matters to you. My training is grounded in mind/body medicine which incorporates skills and practices that get results and promote lifestyle changes. It's in these lifestyle changes that growth and sustained change occurs. I’m committed to putting myself out of business by equipping you with a variety of tools to manage stress, depression, anxiety, or grief. I don't ask clients to do anything I have not practiced or do myself.
It's a big step to ask for help. I engage in a coaching style, using a non-judgemental approach. I believe you are the expert of what matters to you. My training is grounded in mind/body medicine which incorporates skills and practices that get results and promote lifestyle changes. It's in these lifestyle changes that growth and sustained change occurs. I’m committed to putting myself out of business by equipping you with a variety of tools to manage stress, depression, anxiety, or grief. I don't ask clients to do anything I have not practiced or do myself.
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Government Employees Health Association (GEHA) Therapists
GEHA, Government Employees Health Association, provides health insurance benefit plans to federal employees and retirees and their dependents. The company currently offers traditional fee-for-service health plan options with a network of participating providers.