Gestalt Therapists in Washington, DC
M&K Counseling Associates Inc
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-DC
1 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20036
Hello everyone, I'm Maya! I am a therapist at M&K Counseling Associates inc., which is a group private practice offering office and video psychotherapy sessions in DMV area, with two offices in Washington DC. Our staff are highly trained professionals who operate from a holistic, trauma-informed, and systemically aware perspective. We partner with our clients by providing a safe comfortable space so they can explore their life challenges, and collectively establish goals that foster self-empowerment and self-betterment. We specialize in working with young adults and professionals in the DMV area.
Hello everyone, I'm Maya! I am a therapist at M&K Counseling Associates inc., which is a group private practice offering office and video psychotherapy sessions in DMV area, with two offices in Washington DC. Our staff are highly trained professionals who operate from a holistic, trauma-informed, and systemically aware perspective. We partner with our clients by providing a safe comfortable space so they can explore their life challenges, and collectively establish goals that foster self-empowerment and self-betterment. We specialize in working with young adults and professionals in the DMV area.
The best part about being a therapist is guiding clients in understanding what has informed and shaped them to date and how they can design a future that will meet their needs and confront obstacles along the way. I enjoy helping clients to explore ideas previously overlooked and to discover strengths they did not know they possessed. The first and most important task of any therapist is to listen thoroughly to all aspects of a client's presentation, to engage with the client with curiosity and interest, and to elicit from the client all the feelings and thoughts that come to bear in shaping their world.
The best part about being a therapist is guiding clients in understanding what has informed and shaped them to date and how they can design a future that will meet their needs and confront obstacles along the way. I enjoy helping clients to explore ideas previously overlooked and to discover strengths they did not know they possessed. The first and most important task of any therapist is to listen thoroughly to all aspects of a client's presentation, to engage with the client with curiosity and interest, and to elicit from the client all the feelings and thoughts that come to bear in shaping their world.
Caroline is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Registered Art Therapist (ATR) in the District of Columbia and Virginia as well as a Licensed Art Therapist in The District of Columbia. Caroline has worked within DC Public Schools to provide student, family, and school-wide support for the past six years and has recently begun working within private practice in the past year. Caroline continues to work in the Nonprofit realm, working with immigrant children in Virginia while she pursues her part-time work with SonderMind.
Caroline is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Registered Art Therapist (ATR) in the District of Columbia and Virginia as well as a Licensed Art Therapist in The District of Columbia. Caroline has worked within DC Public Schools to provide student, family, and school-wide support for the past six years and has recently begun working within private practice in the past year. Caroline continues to work in the Nonprofit realm, working with immigrant children in Virginia while she pursues her part-time work with SonderMind.
I'm glad you're here. Making the decision to begin therapy takes courage to ask for the help you need. I am passionate about my work with clients and find great meaning and value in being part of this chapter of your life. I primarily have experience working with anxiety, and depression, as well as relational, acute, and childhood traumas. I have specialized training in the integration of spirituality and psychological concerns including crisis of faith and/or navigating sexuality.
I'm glad you're here. Making the decision to begin therapy takes courage to ask for the help you need. I am passionate about my work with clients and find great meaning and value in being part of this chapter of your life. I primarily have experience working with anxiety, and depression, as well as relational, acute, and childhood traumas. I have specialized training in the integration of spirituality and psychological concerns including crisis of faith and/or navigating sexuality.
I am a Professional Counselor licensed in Washington DC and Virginia, and I work with individuals and couples across a wide range of clinical issues from a Gestalt therapy approach.
We can all benefit from someone to help us navigate the expected and unexpected events life brings us as we transition from one life stage to the next or the challenges involved in moving to a new place. I will help you negotiate those transitions and moves, including the stress and emotional turmoil they may bring. If you are an individual or a couple finding transitioning into a new life stage, a new career or a new living arrangement stressful or confusing, I am here to walk with you down the path of negotiating these changes and processes.
I am a Professional Counselor licensed in Washington DC and Virginia, and I work with individuals and couples across a wide range of clinical issues from a Gestalt therapy approach.
We can all benefit from someone to help us navigate the expected and unexpected events life brings us as we transition from one life stage to the next or the challenges involved in moving to a new place. I will help you negotiate those transitions and moves, including the stress and emotional turmoil they may bring. If you are an individual or a couple finding transitioning into a new life stage, a new career or a new living arrangement stressful or confusing, I am here to walk with you down the path of negotiating these changes and processes.
Katherine Reinckens Kuminski
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LPCC, BC-TMH
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the District of Columbia and New Jersey with a passion for supporting individuals on their journey toward healing and personal growth. Since 2016, I have had the privilege of walking alongside clients as they navigate life’s challenges—often arriving overwhelmed, unsure of where to begin. Together, we work to unpack the emotional weight they carry, one step at a time.
My therapeutic style is rooted in kindness, compassion, and humor, balanced with a healthy dose of honesty and realism. I approach each client with genuine care, offering a safe and nonjudgmental space.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the District of Columbia and New Jersey with a passion for supporting individuals on their journey toward healing and personal growth. Since 2016, I have had the privilege of walking alongside clients as they navigate life’s challenges—often arriving overwhelmed, unsure of where to begin. Together, we work to unpack the emotional weight they carry, one step at a time.
My therapeutic style is rooted in kindness, compassion, and humor, balanced with a healthy dose of honesty and realism. I approach each client with genuine care, offering a safe and nonjudgmental space.
Antoinette Jackson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LCPC, NCC
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
If you're looking for someone who won't let you quit. If you're looking for someone who is easy to talk to; or if you just need a safe place to vent. I'd love to be the motivation and help that you need. If you're looking for someone to help guide you through the process of addressing past traumas, working through life transitions, or help you to actively make progress towards your goals. Then you've come to the right place. With over 9 years of experience in the mental and human services field; I have experience in working with individuals, couples (pre-marital and marriage counseling), and facilitating and groups.
If you're looking for someone who won't let you quit. If you're looking for someone who is easy to talk to; or if you just need a safe place to vent. I'd love to be the motivation and help that you need. If you're looking for someone to help guide you through the process of addressing past traumas, working through life transitions, or help you to actively make progress towards your goals. Then you've come to the right place. With over 9 years of experience in the mental and human services field; I have experience in working with individuals, couples (pre-marital and marriage counseling), and facilitating and groups.
Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stuck in old patterns, or unsure about your next step in life can be incredibly hard, but you don’t have to figure it all out alone. I work collaboratively with adults to help you understand what’s driving your thoughts and emotions, build practical tools that support real change, strengthen relationships with yourself and others, and move forward with clarity, confidence, and resilience
I specialize in anxiety, grief, life transitions, and challenges tied to perfectionism, trauma, or spiritual values, using evidence-based practices and relational support to help you feel understood and empowered.
Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stuck in old patterns, or unsure about your next step in life can be incredibly hard, but you don’t have to figure it all out alone. I work collaboratively with adults to help you understand what’s driving your thoughts and emotions, build practical tools that support real change, strengthen relationships with yourself and others, and move forward with clarity, confidence, and resilience
I specialize in anxiety, grief, life transitions, and challenges tied to perfectionism, trauma, or spiritual values, using evidence-based practices and relational support to help you feel understood and empowered.
You may feel stressed, anxious, exhausted, or overwhelmed by responsibilities, relationships, and changes in your life. These challenges can be difficult to process on your own. I provide a space where you can show up as your authentic self and learn tools to help manage life’s competing priorities. My goal is to create a collaborative environment where you feel understood, appreciated, and empowered to overcome life’s challenges.
You may feel stressed, anxious, exhausted, or overwhelmed by responsibilities, relationships, and changes in your life. These challenges can be difficult to process on your own. I provide a space where you can show up as your authentic self and learn tools to help manage life’s competing priorities. My goal is to create a collaborative environment where you feel understood, appreciated, and empowered to overcome life’s challenges.
Being a parent can be one of life’s greatest rewards. It also is one of life’s most challenging responsibilities. My goal is to assist parents and children through the transitions of divorce and beyond to achieve the best outcomes possible.
Being a parent can be one of life’s greatest rewards. It also is one of life’s most challenging responsibilities. My goal is to assist parents and children through the transitions of divorce and beyond to achieve the best outcomes possible.
Therapy works best when you’re feeling understood. By processing and understanding the events of your life and your reaction to them, we will identify healthy coping strategies to manage stress and strong emotions. Have you experienced a loss that feels overwhelming? Feeling “stuck” or alone in your grief? Together, we can work to help you feel better. Our lives and problems can be more deeply understood through a structured reflection of the past. I use a mix of psychodynamic psychotherapy and cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) to help people notice and be curious about their feelings, thoughts, behaviors.
Therapy works best when you’re feeling understood. By processing and understanding the events of your life and your reaction to them, we will identify healthy coping strategies to manage stress and strong emotions. Have you experienced a loss that feels overwhelming? Feeling “stuck” or alone in your grief? Together, we can work to help you feel better. Our lives and problems can be more deeply understood through a structured reflection of the past. I use a mix of psychodynamic psychotherapy and cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) to help people notice and be curious about their feelings, thoughts, behaviors.
There are times when things are not going as well as we'd like in our family, social or work relationships, particularly post-Covid. You may feel alone, depressed, anxious, or have conflict or discomfort with those you care about. In my psychotherapy practice I help couples, individuals & families restore their sense of well being and connection. People learn how to be more present and intentional in accordance with their values. Partners learn to be safely available to each other through a dialogue process that teaches more effective listening, deeper understanding and empathy. In person and Telehealth meetings are offered.
There are times when things are not going as well as we'd like in our family, social or work relationships, particularly post-Covid. You may feel alone, depressed, anxious, or have conflict or discomfort with those you care about. In my psychotherapy practice I help couples, individuals & families restore their sense of well being and connection. People learn how to be more present and intentional in accordance with their values. Partners learn to be safely available to each other through a dialogue process that teaches more effective listening, deeper understanding and empathy. In person and Telehealth meetings are offered.
Now accepting video clients from Minnesota! ! ! I believe that we all have the resources to succeed within ourselves. Therapy connects us to our strengths and our resilience. As a client-centered therapist, I am honored to collaborate with you and help you reach your mental health goals. I am non-binary (agender) and work often with people who identify under the LGBTQIA+ umbrella. I am body- and sex- positive, kink-aware, and poly-friendly, and my practice philosophy is grounded in intersectional and feminist theory.
Now accepting video clients from Minnesota! ! ! I believe that we all have the resources to succeed within ourselves. Therapy connects us to our strengths and our resilience. As a client-centered therapist, I am honored to collaborate with you and help you reach your mental health goals. I am non-binary (agender) and work often with people who identify under the LGBTQIA+ umbrella. I am body- and sex- positive, kink-aware, and poly-friendly, and my practice philosophy is grounded in intersectional and feminist theory.
My approach is warm, welcomes your spirituality, and is grounded in Mindfulness, Gestalt, IFS, and Somatic Awareness.
If you are feeling stuck, confused, or weighed down, we will work towards a real sense of freedom, internal clarity, and ease. If you feel you don’t have a place in this world or a right to be here, we will journey towards finding a grounded sense of belonging and authenticity, so that you can discover new possibilities for purpose and meaning. If you feel at war with yourself or your body and aren’t sure what you even want or need, we will move towards peace and understanding from the inside out. I have experienced all of these things, and would be honored to walk alongside you in your process of healing and discovery.
My approach is warm, welcomes your spirituality, and is grounded in Mindfulness, Gestalt, IFS, and Somatic Awareness.
If you are feeling stuck, confused, or weighed down, we will work towards a real sense of freedom, internal clarity, and ease. If you feel you don’t have a place in this world or a right to be here, we will journey towards finding a grounded sense of belonging and authenticity, so that you can discover new possibilities for purpose and meaning. If you feel at war with yourself or your body and aren’t sure what you even want or need, we will move towards peace and understanding from the inside out. I have experienced all of these things, and would be honored to walk alongside you in your process of healing and discovery.
Elizabeth Blocker Ebaugh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW
2 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20008
After 26 years of practice I see my ideal client as one who is ready for change. Ultimately, life is the method by which we grow. I work with a variety of tools to meet each client where they are. I have faith that we can all meet the challenges within ourselves and in life and find the inner capacity to move forward. My clients have ranged from those healing from a recent or historical trauma to those wanting life coaching. I have a holistic/systemic vision of my clients and enjoy working with body, mind spirit when appropriate.
After 26 years of practice I see my ideal client as one who is ready for change. Ultimately, life is the method by which we grow. I work with a variety of tools to meet each client where they are. I have faith that we can all meet the challenges within ourselves and in life and find the inner capacity to move forward. My clients have ranged from those healing from a recent or historical trauma to those wanting life coaching. I have a holistic/systemic vision of my clients and enjoy working with body, mind spirit when appropriate.
Given the current political landscape, I'm opening a small access-rate therapy offering: 20 therapy sessions at $70 per session, which is about 42% off my lowest community rate. Working with a DBT-centered, queer, neurodivergent therapist often feels both grounding and empowering. You gain practical, evidence-based tools for navigating intense emotions while being fully seen, respected, and affirmed in your identity. Sessions blend structured DBT skills—such as mindfulness or distress tolerance—with a warm, nonjudgmental space where your identities are understood as integral to your life story, not something to explain or defend.
Given the current political landscape, I'm opening a small access-rate therapy offering: 20 therapy sessions at $70 per session, which is about 42% off my lowest community rate. Working with a DBT-centered, queer, neurodivergent therapist often feels both grounding and empowering. You gain practical, evidence-based tools for navigating intense emotions while being fully seen, respected, and affirmed in your identity. Sessions blend structured DBT skills—such as mindfulness or distress tolerance—with a warm, nonjudgmental space where your identities are understood as integral to your life story, not something to explain or defend.
Elizabeth J Gomart
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd&HD, NCC, LPC
1 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20007
I enjoy working with individuals and couples who are curious and hungry for more connection to themselves and others in their lives. When you start therapy, I will talk with you about what brings you to therapy, the life you want to create and what you think holds you back. I will reflect with you on how it feels to be with and collaborate with you on your own thriving. You are likely to display the same intra- and inter-personal patterns with me that enhance or impede your progress in your relationships at work and home. Most of my clients start therapy because of depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties and work challenges.
I enjoy working with individuals and couples who are curious and hungry for more connection to themselves and others in their lives. When you start therapy, I will talk with you about what brings you to therapy, the life you want to create and what you think holds you back. I will reflect with you on how it feels to be with and collaborate with you on your own thriving. You are likely to display the same intra- and inter-personal patterns with me that enhance or impede your progress in your relationships at work and home. Most of my clients start therapy because of depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties and work challenges.
Davynte Pannell is an African American/ Indigenous, heterosexual, millennial male from Newark, NJ currently providing therapy services in Washington, D.C. as a Licensed Professional Counselor. Pannell graduated from Howard University with his Bachelors’ in Philosophy and Psychology then from New York University, with his Master’s in Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness. Pannell has worked with clients of all ages since 2018. Pannell’s style of therapy follows the trope, “Two eyes, one mouth; listen twice as much as you speak.” Pannell uses an interdisciplinary and eclectic approach to therapy.
Davynte Pannell is an African American/ Indigenous, heterosexual, millennial male from Newark, NJ currently providing therapy services in Washington, D.C. as a Licensed Professional Counselor. Pannell graduated from Howard University with his Bachelors’ in Philosophy and Psychology then from New York University, with his Master’s in Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness. Pannell has worked with clients of all ages since 2018. Pannell’s style of therapy follows the trope, “Two eyes, one mouth; listen twice as much as you speak.” Pannell uses an interdisciplinary and eclectic approach to therapy.
At the core of my work is the belief that inherent goodness and wisdom resides within every individual. Old wounds can sometimes give rise to parts of ourselves that carry pain or take on protective roles that disconnect us from our core self. I see my role as guiding clients to explore and engage with these parts, as they move towards restored trust and reconnection with their truest selves.
When we turn toward our pain rather than away from it, and allow our pain to be witnessed in the presence of safety, our bodies remember what we are already born knowing: we heal when we feel seen and supported by another safe human.
At the core of my work is the belief that inherent goodness and wisdom resides within every individual. Old wounds can sometimes give rise to parts of ourselves that carry pain or take on protective roles that disconnect us from our core self. I see my role as guiding clients to explore and engage with these parts, as they move towards restored trust and reconnection with their truest selves.
When we turn toward our pain rather than away from it, and allow our pain to be witnessed in the presence of safety, our bodies remember what we are already born knowing: we heal when we feel seen and supported by another safe human.
Most people who come to see me express a deep longing to be fully met and valued as a unique person. They also wish to find their aliveness! My passion is to create a space for a complete integration of mind, body, emotions, intention, and spirituality. I work with your most profound issues while encouraging you to cultivate your innate strengths and a sense of personal greatness! Holistic psychotherapy also integrates the body when appropriate! I use Core Energetics and other body psychotherapy modalities and incorporate the latest neuroscience to help you find increased self-confidence, self-awareness, meaning, pleasure, and joy.
Most people who come to see me express a deep longing to be fully met and valued as a unique person. They also wish to find their aliveness! My passion is to create a space for a complete integration of mind, body, emotions, intention, and spirituality. I work with your most profound issues while encouraging you to cultivate your innate strengths and a sense of personal greatness! Holistic psychotherapy also integrates the body when appropriate! I use Core Energetics and other body psychotherapy modalities and incorporate the latest neuroscience to help you find increased self-confidence, self-awareness, meaning, pleasure, and joy.
