Gestalt Therapists in Washington, DC

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Jennifer Hamady
Counselor, MA, NCC, LCPC
Online Only
Welcome! I am a state licensed and nationally board-certified therapist specializing in self-expression, creativity, relationships, communication and anxiety issues. I also focus on confidence and self-worth, sense of purpose and career transitions, and work with a range of clients including creatives, executives, couples and others interested in achieving joy, peace and meaning in their professional and personal lives. I am the author of three books on the psychology of performance, write regularly for Psychology Today on matters of creative expression, and present workshops, lectures and master classes on the same.
Welcome! I am a state licensed and nationally board-certified therapist specializing in self-expression, creativity, relationships, communication and anxiety issues. I also focus on confidence and self-worth, sense of purpose and career transitions, and work with a range of clients including creatives, executives, couples and others interested in achieving joy, peace and meaning in their professional and personal lives. I am the author of three books on the psychology of performance, write regularly for Psychology Today on matters of creative expression, and present workshops, lectures and master classes on the same.
(240) 913-8708 View (240) 913-8708
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Nicole Fisher
Resident in Counseling, MA, ATR-P
Serves Area
If you’re here, you might be feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or longing to be understood. Maybe you’re juggling ADHD, anxiety, chronic shame cycles, or complicated relationships with food and your body. These experiences can feel isolating or confusing, especially if no one has ever helped you make sense of how your unique brain and body work. As a therapist with lived experience, I offer collaborative, compassionate, personalized support to help you explore your inner world and create practices that genuinely fit your life. I am passionate about empowering girls and women with comorbid experiences of neurodivergence.
If you’re here, you might be feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or longing to be understood. Maybe you’re juggling ADHD, anxiety, chronic shame cycles, or complicated relationships with food and your body. These experiences can feel isolating or confusing, especially if no one has ever helped you make sense of how your unique brain and body work. As a therapist with lived experience, I offer collaborative, compassionate, personalized support to help you explore your inner world and create practices that genuinely fit your life. I am passionate about empowering girls and women with comorbid experiences of neurodivergence.
(571) 605-2762 View (571) 605-2762
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Jacob Murphy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hi, I’m Jacob, a Licensed Social Worker in the State of Maryland and the District of Columbia. I have several years of combined experience working with diverse populations including homeless and low-income families and individuals, older adults with terminal illnesses, cancer patients and their caregivers, LGBTQIA+ teens and adults, amongst many others. I have experience working with individuals and families that are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, life stressors, grief, loss, struggles with identity, career, and anger. I like to approach therapy by providing a safe, and free space for you to share your experiences.
Hi, I’m Jacob, a Licensed Social Worker in the State of Maryland and the District of Columbia. I have several years of combined experience working with diverse populations including homeless and low-income families and individuals, older adults with terminal illnesses, cancer patients and their caregivers, LGBTQIA+ teens and adults, amongst many others. I have experience working with individuals and families that are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, life stressors, grief, loss, struggles with identity, career, and anger. I like to approach therapy by providing a safe, and free space for you to share your experiences.
(240) 451-8980 View (240) 451-8980
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Ariel Agmon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LICSW, LCSW
Online Only
As your therapist, I will provide a safe, non-judgmental space where we can work together to understand and address the issues that may be causing you anxiety, depression, trauma, or anger and are preventing you from living a life of peace, purpose, and meaning. Together, we will strengthen your inner compass and empower you to identify patterns of thought and behavior that will help you manage conflict or difficult life transitions. My approach is tailored to suit your unique needs and goals, with a combination of methodologies including psychodynamic therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and anger management techniques.
As your therapist, I will provide a safe, non-judgmental space where we can work together to understand and address the issues that may be causing you anxiety, depression, trauma, or anger and are preventing you from living a life of peace, purpose, and meaning. Together, we will strengthen your inner compass and empower you to identify patterns of thought and behavior that will help you manage conflict or difficult life transitions. My approach is tailored to suit your unique needs and goals, with a combination of methodologies including psychodynamic therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and anger management techniques.
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One Heartt, Inc. Mental Health Services
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
At One Heartt, we understand that seeking mental health care often comes after a long period of coping, pushing through, or caring for everyone else first. You may be experiencing burnout, navigating neurodiversity, managing grief or trauma, coping with anxiety or depression, or simply feeling disconnected from yourself. We believe your experiences deserve to be met with compassion, skill, and respect. Our care is grounded in safety, dignity, and trust, creating a space where you are not rushed, judged, or reduced to a diagnosis, but supported as a whole person with a meaningful and valid story.
At One Heartt, we understand that seeking mental health care often comes after a long period of coping, pushing through, or caring for everyone else first. You may be experiencing burnout, navigating neurodiversity, managing grief or trauma, coping with anxiety or depression, or simply feeling disconnected from yourself. We believe your experiences deserve to be met with compassion, skill, and respect. Our care is grounded in safety, dignity, and trust, creating a space where you are not rushed, judged, or reduced to a diagnosis, but supported as a whole person with a meaningful and valid story.
(410) 936-3361 View (410) 936-3361
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Dr. Estefanía Simich Muñoz
Counselor, PhD, NCC, LCPC, CST, CST-S
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
As an immigrant, my passion lies in supporting BIPOC and migrant populations who have experienced violence and sexual trauma, as well as working with relationships from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds. Cultural humility and sensitivity are essential to my practice.
As an immigrant, my passion lies in supporting BIPOC and migrant populations who have experienced violence and sexual trauma, as well as working with relationships from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds. Cultural humility and sensitivity are essential to my practice.
(443) 305-6344 View (443) 305-6344
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Gina Brezini
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Relationship expert and certified life coach with proven track record for guiding people to success in their personal and professional lives, motivating them to live and lead from their true power. I offer individual, couples and group counseling, using cutting edge methods that provide shortcuts for personal growth and create deeply rewarding relationships. I am committed to making a difference in ways that empower, inspire, and connect. During my extensive travels, I mentored teams of humanitarians to improve communication and interact effectively in diverse cultural environments.
Relationship expert and certified life coach with proven track record for guiding people to success in their personal and professional lives, motivating them to live and lead from their true power. I offer individual, couples and group counseling, using cutting edge methods that provide shortcuts for personal growth and create deeply rewarding relationships. I am committed to making a difference in ways that empower, inspire, and connect. During my extensive travels, I mentored teams of humanitarians to improve communication and interact effectively in diverse cultural environments.
(301) 265-3690 View (301) 265-3690
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Dr. Mwende K. Mualuko
Psychologist, PhD, LCP
2 Endorsed
Online Only
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist offering evidence-based trauma therapies including Prolonged Exposure, Cognitive Processing Therapy and Trauma Focused CBT. I developed my specialty in treating emotional trauma working with PTSD field experts at the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs. I offer gold-standard PTSD interventions endorsed by the National Center for PTSD and the American Psychological Association. I Am Accepting New Patients. Email Preferred
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist offering evidence-based trauma therapies including Prolonged Exposure, Cognitive Processing Therapy and Trauma Focused CBT. I developed my specialty in treating emotional trauma working with PTSD field experts at the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs. I offer gold-standard PTSD interventions endorsed by the National Center for PTSD and the American Psychological Association. I Am Accepting New Patients. Email Preferred
(571) 200-3085 View (571) 200-3085
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Rhonda Stewart Jones
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCSW-C, LICSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Are you taking care of yourself with the same urgency that you take care of others? In life, we encounter speed bumps that often trip us up. For service members, first responders, and others tasked with taking care of people, taking care of ourselves is typically last on the list of priorities. Whether you have experienced trauma related to your work/life, compassion fatigue, or any other challenge, About Face is the practice for you.
Are you taking care of yourself with the same urgency that you take care of others? In life, we encounter speed bumps that often trip us up. For service members, first responders, and others tasked with taking care of people, taking care of ourselves is typically last on the list of priorities. Whether you have experienced trauma related to your work/life, compassion fatigue, or any other challenge, About Face is the practice for you.
(571) 789-0175 View (571) 789-0175
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Temple Jackson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Online Only
Hello and Welcome. I am Temple Jackson, MSW, LICSW. I am the 4th Generation of Clinical Social Workers in my family. Indeed it is a calling! I offer 25 years of confident, professional Clinical Counseling and Crisis Management services. The research regarding the benefits of Mental Health Counseling, is solid. Professional counseling can exponentially improve Your health and Your daily life. Including, your physical, mental and spiritual health. I offer 25 years of confident, professional Clinical Counseling and Crisis Management services.
Hello and Welcome. I am Temple Jackson, MSW, LICSW. I am the 4th Generation of Clinical Social Workers in my family. Indeed it is a calling! I offer 25 years of confident, professional Clinical Counseling and Crisis Management services. The research regarding the benefits of Mental Health Counseling, is solid. Professional counseling can exponentially improve Your health and Your daily life. Including, your physical, mental and spiritual health. I offer 25 years of confident, professional Clinical Counseling and Crisis Management services.
(855) 779-0476 View (855) 779-0476
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Dr. Teressa Bowman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, PsyD, ACS
Online Only
Thank you for prioritizing your health. At this time I am only accepting clients for Video sessions and Telehealth with availability on Tuesdays, Thursday or Friday . There is no need to wait for a return phone call. You have the option of scheduling an appointment today and viewing my schedule by using this link below. Copy and paste the link into your browser to schedule your first appointment and complete initial paperwork. https://visionhopeandhealing.clientsecure.me
Thank you for prioritizing your health. At this time I am only accepting clients for Video sessions and Telehealth with availability on Tuesdays, Thursday or Friday . There is no need to wait for a return phone call. You have the option of scheduling an appointment today and viewing my schedule by using this link below. Copy and paste the link into your browser to schedule your first appointment and complete initial paperwork. https://visionhopeandhealing.clientsecure.me
(571) 336-0876 View (571) 336-0876
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Elizabeth Kim
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ATR-BC, GC-C
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Virtual and/or in-person Clients (VA/DC). As an individual I am joyful, colorful, and compassionate, emphasizing the importance of love, curiosity, connection and discovery. My intention is to guide you in waking up to your authentic self and building your resilience. I want to meet you where you are and listen with care. I believe in a holistic practice, and I bring a complete integration of approaching including bodily movement, expression, creativity and fun! You have the right to feel whole within your body. No matter how stuck you may feel, I believe in your power to live fully!
Virtual and/or in-person Clients (VA/DC). As an individual I am joyful, colorful, and compassionate, emphasizing the importance of love, curiosity, connection and discovery. My intention is to guide you in waking up to your authentic self and building your resilience. I want to meet you where you are and listen with care. I believe in a holistic practice, and I bring a complete integration of approaching including bodily movement, expression, creativity and fun! You have the right to feel whole within your body. No matter how stuck you may feel, I believe in your power to live fully!
(877) 915-5298 View (877) 915-5298
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Beth Wheeler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I believe in the human spirit and the potential in us to learn, grow and change to better our lives and the lives around us. My ideal client is someone who is living in patterns they want to become free from - whether the patterns are deeply personal, relational, or familial. There may be issues in the past that include family, loss, trauma, adoption; it could be more recent- including gender identity, sexuality, race, being LGBTQ or wanting to create a family. You may be at a turning point in your life wanting to find your own voice and knowing. I offer a body inclusive approach to therapy- our bodies hold our stories.
I believe in the human spirit and the potential in us to learn, grow and change to better our lives and the lives around us. My ideal client is someone who is living in patterns they want to become free from - whether the patterns are deeply personal, relational, or familial. There may be issues in the past that include family, loss, trauma, adoption; it could be more recent- including gender identity, sexuality, race, being LGBTQ or wanting to create a family. You may be at a turning point in your life wanting to find your own voice and knowing. I offer a body inclusive approach to therapy- our bodies hold our stories.
(240) 839-6591 View (240) 839-6591
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Dr. Deshundria Fortson
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, LPC, NCC
Online Only
As a therapist specializing in anxiety and depression, my mission is to cultivate a warm and supportive environment where clients can feel truly safe during the counseling process. I employ a range of evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), to serve as the bedrock of our sessions. These strategies empower clients to better cope with challenges while equipping them with vital skills to restore their inner peace. I am passionate about empowering clients to manage life's difficulties and embrace their journey, achieving their goals one step at a time.
As a therapist specializing in anxiety and depression, my mission is to cultivate a warm and supportive environment where clients can feel truly safe during the counseling process. I employ a range of evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), to serve as the bedrock of our sessions. These strategies empower clients to better cope with challenges while equipping them with vital skills to restore their inner peace. I am passionate about empowering clients to manage life's difficulties and embrace their journey, achieving their goals one step at a time.
(240) 679-8605 View (240) 679-8605
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Ed Geraty
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MSW, LCSW-C, LCSW, LICSW
4 Endorsed
Online Only
I provide tele-therapy services in MD, DC, VA, NY, Fl, DE, VT, & WV. It is my belief and practice that we are more than our limited thinking minds. If you have tried other traditional therapies and find them lacking, you may find my Transpersonal , Jungian, and Mindfulness-based Cognitive Behavioral approach to be of benefit. The transpersonal is defined as "experiences in which the sense of identity, or self, extends beyond the individual or personal to encompass greater meaning. This can include exploring non ordinary states of consciousness.
I provide tele-therapy services in MD, DC, VA, NY, Fl, DE, VT, & WV. It is my belief and practice that we are more than our limited thinking minds. If you have tried other traditional therapies and find them lacking, you may find my Transpersonal , Jungian, and Mindfulness-based Cognitive Behavioral approach to be of benefit. The transpersonal is defined as "experiences in which the sense of identity, or self, extends beyond the individual or personal to encompass greater meaning. This can include exploring non ordinary states of consciousness.
(410) 504-1551 View (410) 504-1551
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Mavis Xu
Pre-Licensed Professional, BA
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Do you feel unheard or unappreciated, carrying heavy burdens, or find your relationships strained by overwhelming emotions? Clients seek counseling for many reasons. Some need a safe, supportive space to be heard when they lack that elsewhere. While friends and family can offer care, they may not provide the professional help or treatment needed. Others struggle to express their thoughts or feel lost and need guidance. I believe that everyone deserves a place where they feel understood and cared for, and I’m here to listen and support your growth.
Do you feel unheard or unappreciated, carrying heavy burdens, or find your relationships strained by overwhelming emotions? Clients seek counseling for many reasons. Some need a safe, supportive space to be heard when they lack that elsewhere. While friends and family can offer care, they may not provide the professional help or treatment needed. Others struggle to express their thoughts or feel lost and need guidance. I believe that everyone deserves a place where they feel understood and cared for, and I’m here to listen and support your growth.
(443) 972-5940 View (443) 972-5940
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Kristina Stannard
Psychologist, Psy D, CSAT, NATC
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Is your sexual behavior or pornography use causing shame, and you would like to stop? Have you been betrayed by the person you love? Are you in a toxic or abusive relationship or struggling to move on from one? Is your partner accusing you of having narcissistic personality disorder? Do you have trauma or family of origin issues that are affecting the quality of your life? Are you struggling to set boundaries with others? We all have an innate ability to heal within a safe environment that allows us to be vulnerable and feel validated. My goal is to provide that environment for you. I see clients virtually in all Psypact states.
Is your sexual behavior or pornography use causing shame, and you would like to stop? Have you been betrayed by the person you love? Are you in a toxic or abusive relationship or struggling to move on from one? Is your partner accusing you of having narcissistic personality disorder? Do you have trauma or family of origin issues that are affecting the quality of your life? Are you struggling to set boundaries with others? We all have an innate ability to heal within a safe environment that allows us to be vulnerable and feel validated. My goal is to provide that environment for you. I see clients virtually in all Psypact states.
(240) 540-5070 View (240) 540-5070
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Dennis O'Brien
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWC
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am best described as a general practitioner for young adult and adult men and women's issues such as anxiety, stress, depression and mood difficulties, either ongoing or brought on by situational factors such as work place problems, family and couples issues, illness, accident, death in the family or other unforeseen life changes. I see young adult males with depression, anxiety, relationship, substance abuse or alcohol problems.
I am best described as a general practitioner for young adult and adult men and women's issues such as anxiety, stress, depression and mood difficulties, either ongoing or brought on by situational factors such as work place problems, family and couples issues, illness, accident, death in the family or other unforeseen life changes. I see young adult males with depression, anxiety, relationship, substance abuse or alcohol problems.
(301) 608-3764 View (301) 608-3764
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Marissa Josiah
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, NCC, LCPC, ACS, CTT, CCISM
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
Are you dealing with multiple challenges that impact your daily life—like anxiety, feelings of low self-worth, communication breakdowns or relationship struggles? As a systemic therapist, I aim to explore and intervene in the patterns of interaction that sustain or perpetuate problems within these systems. The goal is not just to treat the individual, but to examine the broader relational or contextual dynamics that add to the issue. I believe that every challenge is an opportunity. By looking at these connections, we can uncover patterns and beliefs that may be contributing to your difficulties and work together to shift them.
Are you dealing with multiple challenges that impact your daily life—like anxiety, feelings of low self-worth, communication breakdowns or relationship struggles? As a systemic therapist, I aim to explore and intervene in the patterns of interaction that sustain or perpetuate problems within these systems. The goal is not just to treat the individual, but to examine the broader relational or contextual dynamics that add to the issue. I believe that every challenge is an opportunity. By looking at these connections, we can uncover patterns and beliefs that may be contributing to your difficulties and work together to shift them.
(301) 638-8129 View (301) 638-8129
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Peter Buckingham
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC
Online Only
Hi, I'm Peter, and I'm glad you're here! I specialize in working with men's issues, especially loneliness, anxiety, low self-esteem, and sexual addiction. I have also worked with many pastors across denominations on these issues, as well as some of the unique pressures faced by ministry leaders. It's especially challenging for ministry leaders to find a safe space for themselves to get support, and I feel privileged to be able to provide this space.
Hi, I'm Peter, and I'm glad you're here! I specialize in working with men's issues, especially loneliness, anxiety, low self-esteem, and sexual addiction. I have also worked with many pastors across denominations on these issues, as well as some of the unique pressures faced by ministry leaders. It's especially challenging for ministry leaders to find a safe space for themselves to get support, and I feel privileged to be able to provide this space.
(301) 715-8537 View (301) 715-8537

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