Gestalt Therapists in Washington, DC
I am licensed in Washington D.C. as a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Licensed Addictions Treatment Practitioner, and a Board Certified Art Therapist. I have an extensive history of working with clients suffering from co-occurring disorders. I believe that the therapeutic value of art has the opportunity to heal, empower, and engage those who feel isolated due to their addiction, depression, anxiety, fears, anger, and pain.
I am licensed in Washington D.C. as a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Licensed Addictions Treatment Practitioner, and a Board Certified Art Therapist. I have an extensive history of working with clients suffering from co-occurring disorders. I believe that the therapeutic value of art has the opportunity to heal, empower, and engage those who feel isolated due to their addiction, depression, anxiety, fears, anger, and pain.
I specialize in supporting Black women and high-achieving professionals who feel trapped by anxiety, trauma, and the pressure to be "everything for everyone." You may be the one everyone turns to—the dependable, responsible daughter, friend, or partner—while quietly struggling to prioritize your own needs. Whether you identify as a "Good Daughter" navigating guilt and family dynamics or are managing the invisible toll of 'high-functioning' anxiety, I provide a compassionate, culturally affirming space for you to uncover, heal, and thrive
I specialize in supporting Black women and high-achieving professionals who feel trapped by anxiety, trauma, and the pressure to be "everything for everyone." You may be the one everyone turns to—the dependable, responsible daughter, friend, or partner—while quietly struggling to prioritize your own needs. Whether you identify as a "Good Daughter" navigating guilt and family dynamics or are managing the invisible toll of 'high-functioning' anxiety, I provide a compassionate, culturally affirming space for you to uncover, heal, and thrive
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.
You feel stuck. Day in and day out, the monotony of your life is so draining. You know you want to make a change, but what kind of change? A new job, new location, going to school, a different relationship... It is all so overwhelming. Where do you even start? And that's where you get stuck. Knowing you want this change but feeling paralyzed by the anxiety of the unknown. Or maybe even worse, the fear of making the WRONG decision. So you keep trudging along. Day after day. Stuck in this constant loop. You want to escape this, but you just need help!
You feel stuck. Day in and day out, the monotony of your life is so draining. You know you want to make a change, but what kind of change? A new job, new location, going to school, a different relationship... It is all so overwhelming. Where do you even start? And that's where you get stuck. Knowing you want this change but feeling paralyzed by the anxiety of the unknown. Or maybe even worse, the fear of making the WRONG decision. So you keep trudging along. Day after day. Stuck in this constant loop. You want to escape this, but you just need help!
Working with me is a collaborative process. We focus on making change a reality. We explore what isn't working in your life, relationship concerns, navigating life transitions, or the experience of a serious medical illness or a difficult childhood/adolescence. In my 30+ years as a clinician I have mastered many therapeutic techniques and methods. I love using all the tools in my toolbox to create an individualized therapeutic approach for each of my clients. Our work is action oriented, creative and encompasses healing mind, body and spirit. Free 20-minute phone consultation.
Working with me is a collaborative process. We focus on making change a reality. We explore what isn't working in your life, relationship concerns, navigating life transitions, or the experience of a serious medical illness or a difficult childhood/adolescence. In my 30+ years as a clinician I have mastered many therapeutic techniques and methods. I love using all the tools in my toolbox to create an individualized therapeutic approach for each of my clients. Our work is action oriented, creative and encompasses healing mind, body and spirit. Free 20-minute phone consultation.
I am a psychotherapist located in Washington, DC offering individual, group, and couples therapy. I enjoy helping people live authentically and thrive in all areas of their lives. My therapeutic style is warm, compassionate, and appropriately challenging.
I also conduct Psychedelic Integration for those engaging in Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy.
I am a psychotherapist located in Washington, DC offering individual, group, and couples therapy. I enjoy helping people live authentically and thrive in all areas of their lives. My therapeutic style is warm, compassionate, and appropriately challenging.
I also conduct Psychedelic Integration for those engaging in Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy.
You may find yourself here because something in you is tired of holding it all together.
Perhaps you’ve been carrying layers of anxiety, the weight of old trauma, or the ache of disconnection in your relationships. Maybe you’ve been successful on the outside, but inside you feel restless, lonely, or stuck in patterns you can’t seem to shift.
You might long for a deeper sense of wholeness, something more than just managing symptoms. A life where you feel at home in your body, connected to your heart, and free to live authentically.
I help adults move beyond survival mode into a grounded, connected, and more alive way of being.
You may find yourself here because something in you is tired of holding it all together.
Perhaps you’ve been carrying layers of anxiety, the weight of old trauma, or the ache of disconnection in your relationships. Maybe you’ve been successful on the outside, but inside you feel restless, lonely, or stuck in patterns you can’t seem to shift.
You might long for a deeper sense of wholeness, something more than just managing symptoms. A life where you feel at home in your body, connected to your heart, and free to live authentically.
I help adults move beyond survival mode into a grounded, connected, and more alive way of being.
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.
I am a Diplomate in Clinical Psychology and I have a practice in Existential l Psychotherapy for individuals and couples. I also offer cognitive experiential psychotherapy as well as clinical hypnosis. At one time I was Director of Psychology Training at the University of Maryland Medical School and on the faculty of Johns Hopkins. I completed post doctoral work at The University of Leuven . I teach post graduate seminars in Existential and Experiential Psychotherapy to psychotherapist at The Washington Center for Consciousness Studies. I have many publications. These papers can be found on rudolphbauer.academia. edu.
I am a Diplomate in Clinical Psychology and I have a practice in Existential l Psychotherapy for individuals and couples. I also offer cognitive experiential psychotherapy as well as clinical hypnosis. At one time I was Director of Psychology Training at the University of Maryland Medical School and on the faculty of Johns Hopkins. I completed post doctoral work at The University of Leuven . I teach post graduate seminars in Existential and Experiential Psychotherapy to psychotherapist at The Washington Center for Consciousness Studies. I have many publications. These papers can be found on rudolphbauer.academia. edu.
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.
My foundational approach to counseling is CBT; along with Person Centered, and Gestalt Therapy; which further helps individuals to connect with their inherent ability to solve life’s problems in a nonjudgmental and caring environment.
Life can be challenging! There are times that we all need an unbiased ear that will hear the concerns of your heart without judgment! If that is what you are looking for, you need to schedule an appointment with me. Let’s get it off your chest. Together we can tackle those hurdles and move towards a healthier you! My name is Diane Jenkins. I am a nationally certified (NCC), licensed professional counselor (LPC), who provides professional counseling services for individuals and couples experiencing anxiety, depression, self-harm, low self-esteem, anger, & relationship conflict.
My foundational approach to counseling is CBT; along with Person Centered, and Gestalt Therapy; which further helps individuals to connect with their inherent ability to solve life’s problems in a nonjudgmental and caring environment.
Life can be challenging! There are times that we all need an unbiased ear that will hear the concerns of your heart without judgment! If that is what you are looking for, you need to schedule an appointment with me. Let’s get it off your chest. Together we can tackle those hurdles and move towards a healthier you! My name is Diane Jenkins. I am a nationally certified (NCC), licensed professional counselor (LPC), who provides professional counseling services for individuals and couples experiencing anxiety, depression, self-harm, low self-esteem, anger, & relationship conflict.
We understand that making the decision to seek therapy can be overwhelming, and we are here to help guide you through the process by clearing a path to well-being. By working together, we can develop a strategy that promotes a healthier life for you and the ones closest to you. Our compassionate approach provides a safe and caring environment for you to seek the support that you deserve.
We understand that making the decision to seek therapy can be overwhelming, and we are here to help guide you through the process by clearing a path to well-being. By working together, we can develop a strategy that promotes a healthier life for you and the ones closest to you. Our compassionate approach provides a safe and caring environment for you to seek the support that you deserve.
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.
You've been able to manage "it" by yourself for a while, but something still doesn't feel right, right? "Something's off". You might have asked yourself is this normal stress or anxiety? Am I just sad or depressed? Why am I so annoyed with things lately? I'm here to listen to you - the right way and help you gain some clarity and regain control. My goal is to help you identify what's needed in order to make things better & get it. I'm here to support your personal growth & awareness in ways that feel most genuine to YOU! Our sessions will be honest, informative, collaborative, productive, & thought-provoking. Let's get to work!
You've been able to manage "it" by yourself for a while, but something still doesn't feel right, right? "Something's off". You might have asked yourself is this normal stress or anxiety? Am I just sad or depressed? Why am I so annoyed with things lately? I'm here to listen to you - the right way and help you gain some clarity and regain control. My goal is to help you identify what's needed in order to make things better & get it. I'm here to support your personal growth & awareness in ways that feel most genuine to YOU! Our sessions will be honest, informative, collaborative, productive, & thought-provoking. Let's get to work!
Working with you to increase your experience of hope and of joy, and to help you dissolve your grief is my orientation in both short-term and longer-term therapy. So often hurt and knowledge get buried beneath unhelpful, and yet habitual, emotional responses and mind-sets. My goal is to help you understand and become your authentic self and to set aside those habits and practices which distress your mind and burden your heart.
Working with you to increase your experience of hope and of joy, and to help you dissolve your grief is my orientation in both short-term and longer-term therapy. So often hurt and knowledge get buried beneath unhelpful, and yet habitual, emotional responses and mind-sets. My goal is to help you understand and become your authentic self and to set aside those habits and practices which distress your mind and burden your heart.
I've been a practicing therapist since 2006. I have a long history of working with clients that struggle with anxiety, stress and uncertainty. So many maladaptive behaviors can arise from anxiety that can impact your personal relationships and the relationship with yourself. At it's best, anxiety can just be quietly humming in the background waiting for the next crises, and at its worst can elicit a freezing overwhelming numbness. In either scenario, wasted energy is spent plotting for plan A,B,C,D,E,F and G.
I've been a practicing therapist since 2006. I have a long history of working with clients that struggle with anxiety, stress and uncertainty. So many maladaptive behaviors can arise from anxiety that can impact your personal relationships and the relationship with yourself. At it's best, anxiety can just be quietly humming in the background waiting for the next crises, and at its worst can elicit a freezing overwhelming numbness. In either scenario, wasted energy is spent plotting for plan A,B,C,D,E,F and G.
Life's journey can be intricate, layered, and unpredictable, often leaving us overwhelmed by anxiety and depression, unsure of how to move forward. As a Psychotherapist with a PhD in Clinical Sexology I specialize in helping individuals as well as couples regain control and find fulfillment in the diverse facets of their lives (poly/kink positive). You drive the treatment process, and we explore your goals and hopes for the future. With a trauma-informed and integrative approach, including EMDR and cognitive-based therapy, I empower you to transform your life. Let's embark on a journey of healing and self-discovery together.
Life's journey can be intricate, layered, and unpredictable, often leaving us overwhelmed by anxiety and depression, unsure of how to move forward. As a Psychotherapist with a PhD in Clinical Sexology I specialize in helping individuals as well as couples regain control and find fulfillment in the diverse facets of their lives (poly/kink positive). You drive the treatment process, and we explore your goals and hopes for the future. With a trauma-informed and integrative approach, including EMDR and cognitive-based therapy, I empower you to transform your life. Let's embark on a journey of healing and self-discovery together.
Finding your voice is a journey of empowerment. From a shy child, to a lawyer who became a voice for others, to becoming a clinical social worker after a period of personal exploration, I am someone who has come full circle in finding my voice. As such, I have a deep interest in helping others find theirs.
Finding your voice is a journey of empowerment. From a shy child, to a lawyer who became a voice for others, to becoming a clinical social worker after a period of personal exploration, I am someone who has come full circle in finding my voice. As such, I have a deep interest in helping others find theirs.
Chereen Gamal
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, RYT500, ACS
2 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20016
Trauma‑Informed Talk Therapy: Rooted in CBT, Gestalt, and mindfulness, I offer tools to help you make sense of your emotions and reframe your inner narrative.
Losing a loved one can be the most difficult time in your life. Emotions are often surprising in their strength or mildness. Grief often breaks a person completely from the inside out. Grieving is hard work; you can get worn out and feel battered. It can take a lot longer to work through grief than most people realize. People around you may think it’s helpful for you to not talk or cry or focus on your loss but actually, this is just what people need to do. The goal is to not stay stuck, to move through it—and this is part of the process. Find wholeness through trauma informed talk therapy, yoga, mindfulness.
Trauma‑Informed Talk Therapy: Rooted in CBT, Gestalt, and mindfulness, I offer tools to help you make sense of your emotions and reframe your inner narrative.
Losing a loved one can be the most difficult time in your life. Emotions are often surprising in their strength or mildness. Grief often breaks a person completely from the inside out. Grieving is hard work; you can get worn out and feel battered. It can take a lot longer to work through grief than most people realize. People around you may think it’s helpful for you to not talk or cry or focus on your loss but actually, this is just what people need to do. The goal is to not stay stuck, to move through it—and this is part of the process. Find wholeness through trauma informed talk therapy, yoga, mindfulness.
In therapy terminology, I utilize Gestalt and person-centered approaches with longterm psychotherapy focused on trauma healing and attachment work.
With over 15 years working in the mental health field, SC Nealy has their second Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and is the Clinical Director at a group therapy practice. With a person-centered, attachment informed, emotion-focused approach aimed at finding solutions, healing trauma, building resilience, improving interpersonal relationships, connecting the mind and body, and working through triggers and past pain, SC wants their clients to feel heard, understood, and valued in the therapeutic space and in their lives. SC also wrote 30+ novels, and their non-fiction book "Healing Sacred Wounds" releases in 2026.
In therapy terminology, I utilize Gestalt and person-centered approaches with longterm psychotherapy focused on trauma healing and attachment work.
With over 15 years working in the mental health field, SC Nealy has their second Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and is the Clinical Director at a group therapy practice. With a person-centered, attachment informed, emotion-focused approach aimed at finding solutions, healing trauma, building resilience, improving interpersonal relationships, connecting the mind and body, and working through triggers and past pain, SC wants their clients to feel heard, understood, and valued in the therapeutic space and in their lives. SC also wrote 30+ novels, and their non-fiction book "Healing Sacred Wounds" releases in 2026.
