Grief Therapists in Washington, DC
Folks come to me when they are burnt out with traditional talk therapy and ready to holistically address the deeper causes of their pain - often rooted in childhood trauma, sexual and domestic violence, ancestral trauma, complex grief, and systemic oppression.
As a trauma-sensitive, somatic therapist, I offer warm, supportive space for us to explore your inner landscape, build awareness around pain left from past and present experiences, and partner with your system's natural capacity to heal, repair, and promote a lasting sense of liberation, empowerment, and confidence within yourself, inside and out.
Folks come to me when they are burnt out with traditional talk therapy and ready to holistically address the deeper causes of their pain - often rooted in childhood trauma, sexual and domestic violence, ancestral trauma, complex grief, and systemic oppression.
As a trauma-sensitive, somatic therapist, I offer warm, supportive space for us to explore your inner landscape, build awareness around pain left from past and present experiences, and partner with your system's natural capacity to heal, repair, and promote a lasting sense of liberation, empowerment, and confidence within yourself, inside and out.
I am well-equipped to treat most common concerns and issues you
may face, but specialize in grief and loss, infertility (for women and men),
and perinatal mood disorders.
Welcome! I am glad you are here.
Whether therapy is new or familiar to you, let me help be of support to what initially has brought you to seek therapy. As the founder of Centered in Healing, LLC I truly believe that everyone deserves to heal from life experiences that are weighing heavily in their heart and impacting their life. One of the first steps in healing is finding the right person to provide support in a compassionate manner where you feel safe sharing. I am committed in helping you achieve a healthier you through personalize and compassionate care.
I am well-equipped to treat most common concerns and issues you
may face, but specialize in grief and loss, infertility (for women and men),
and perinatal mood disorders.
Welcome! I am glad you are here.
Whether therapy is new or familiar to you, let me help be of support to what initially has brought you to seek therapy. As the founder of Centered in Healing, LLC I truly believe that everyone deserves to heal from life experiences that are weighing heavily in their heart and impacting their life. One of the first steps in healing is finding the right person to provide support in a compassionate manner where you feel safe sharing. I am committed in helping you achieve a healthier you through personalize and compassionate care.
I work with clients who are working through themes of identity, loss, grief, and trauma.
I am a licensed professional counselor that takes a holistic and trauma-informed approach to therapy. My passion is supporting individuals in tapping into and living in accordance with their own inner compass. I am a firm believer that the answers you are seeking lie within, and I am dedicated to supporting you as you take your brave steps towards healing. I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to walk with you as you discover and remember your wholeness.
I work with clients who are working through themes of identity, loss, grief, and trauma.
I am a licensed professional counselor that takes a holistic and trauma-informed approach to therapy. My passion is supporting individuals in tapping into and living in accordance with their own inner compass. I am a firm believer that the answers you are seeking lie within, and I am dedicated to supporting you as you take your brave steps towards healing. I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to walk with you as you discover and remember your wholeness.
Welcome! You have taken the biggest step to ensure your mental health is cared for and I am excited to help you reach ‘Beyond “your” Dynamic Potential’. Beyond Dynamic Potential. LLC is an African American, female owned clinical therapy practice excited to serve all populations no matter age, gender or sexual orientation. BDP is committed to creating safe and welcoming spaces for all to heal at their own pace. Let us support you along this journey.BDP offers individual, group, family and couples therapy to reach the WHOLE individual. We understand you are more than your mental health and would like to service all areas of your life.
Welcome! You have taken the biggest step to ensure your mental health is cared for and I am excited to help you reach ‘Beyond “your” Dynamic Potential’. Beyond Dynamic Potential. LLC is an African American, female owned clinical therapy practice excited to serve all populations no matter age, gender or sexual orientation. BDP is committed to creating safe and welcoming spaces for all to heal at their own pace. Let us support you along this journey.BDP offers individual, group, family and couples therapy to reach the WHOLE individual. We understand you are more than your mental health and would like to service all areas of your life.
With nineteen years of direct practice, and postgraduate training at The Washington School of Psychiatry, I have extensive experience in treatment of Mood Disorders, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Bereavement, and Sexual and Gender identity issues and work extensively with adolescents and adults.
EMDR trained . My general practice includes a strong background and interest in Trauma work, and I include EMDR into my Psychodynamic approach.
I believe in a holistic approach with an appreciation that the mind, body, brain and spirit are intimately intertwined and impacted by one another. Therefore, I focus as much on client’s strengths as I do on their challenges. My approach is primarily psychodynamic, helping clients bring unconscious thoughts and behaviors to the conscious, helping clients shift to more effective and fulfilling patterns of functioning.
With nineteen years of direct practice, and postgraduate training at The Washington School of Psychiatry, I have extensive experience in treatment of Mood Disorders, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Bereavement, and Sexual and Gender identity issues and work extensively with adolescents and adults.
EMDR trained . My general practice includes a strong background and interest in Trauma work, and I include EMDR into my Psychodynamic approach.
I believe in a holistic approach with an appreciation that the mind, body, brain and spirit are intimately intertwined and impacted by one another. Therefore, I focus as much on client’s strengths as I do on their challenges. My approach is primarily psychodynamic, helping clients bring unconscious thoughts and behaviors to the conscious, helping clients shift to more effective and fulfilling patterns of functioning.
Using a compassionate approach, I help you heal from trauma, recover from loss & grief, and calm your nervous system.
Past experiences can leave lasting emotional and physical effects, influencing the way you see yourself, connect with others, and move through daily life. You may find yourself feeling constantly alert, emotionally disconnected, burdened by sadness, or caught in persistent anxiety. Even when difficult events are in the past, their impact can remain present. If coping on your own no longer feels enough, therapy can offer a path forward. My approach is compassionate, trauma-informed, and focused on helping you restore a sense of safety, strengthen your resilience, and move toward a more hopeful and meaningful life.
Using a compassionate approach, I help you heal from trauma, recover from loss & grief, and calm your nervous system.
Past experiences can leave lasting emotional and physical effects, influencing the way you see yourself, connect with others, and move through daily life. You may find yourself feeling constantly alert, emotionally disconnected, burdened by sadness, or caught in persistent anxiety. Even when difficult events are in the past, their impact can remain present. If coping on your own no longer feels enough, therapy can offer a path forward. My approach is compassionate, trauma-informed, and focused on helping you restore a sense of safety, strengthen your resilience, and move toward a more hopeful and meaningful life.
Do you want to feel more connected to others? How about to yourself? Are things from your past getting in the way? Therapy allows for the time and space to focus on you. I believe all of us are capable of change, and therapy is one way to begin that change process. I work from an empowerment approach - in other words, I know that you are the expert about who you are, where you're from, and where you're going. My role is to provide feedback, guidance, and a safe environment to process that journey.
Do you want to feel more connected to others? How about to yourself? Are things from your past getting in the way? Therapy allows for the time and space to focus on you. I believe all of us are capable of change, and therapy is one way to begin that change process. I work from an empowerment approach - in other words, I know that you are the expert about who you are, where you're from, and where you're going. My role is to provide feedback, guidance, and a safe environment to process that journey.
Taking the first step toward therapy can feel daunting; however, it is also a sign of strength. I’m here to provide a safe, compassionate space where you can explore your concerns and discover your path to growth. Whether you're managing stress and anxiety, navigating relationship challenges, or working to build confidence and self-esteem, I’m here to help you uncover solutions that feel right for you. I understand how challenging it can be to find safe, supportive spaces where you can authentically express your true feelings and receive the validation and understanding you deserve.
Taking the first step toward therapy can feel daunting; however, it is also a sign of strength. I’m here to provide a safe, compassionate space where you can explore your concerns and discover your path to growth. Whether you're managing stress and anxiety, navigating relationship challenges, or working to build confidence and self-esteem, I’m here to help you uncover solutions that feel right for you. I understand how challenging it can be to find safe, supportive spaces where you can authentically express your true feelings and receive the validation and understanding you deserve.
I specialize in grief and loss, traumatic death (homicide, suicide and child loss), addictions, alcoholism and 12 step recovery, gay and lesbian relationships, self-esteem, depression and anxiety.
In a non-judgemental, respectful atmosphere I accompany people along their journey to living richer, more meaningful life. I encourage people to broaden their awareness into their thoughts, feelings, reactions and behaviors to identify strengths and whats working and challenges and how they are getting in the way. Recognizing the the mind-body-spirit connection, understanding healthy and antiquated defenses and increasing capacity for feeling a greater range of emotions at a deeper level is an important focus of the psychotherapy process. Identifying feelings, understanding reactions and learning better, more effective means of communicating with others is integral as well.
I specialize in grief and loss, traumatic death (homicide, suicide and child loss), addictions, alcoholism and 12 step recovery, gay and lesbian relationships, self-esteem, depression and anxiety.
In a non-judgemental, respectful atmosphere I accompany people along their journey to living richer, more meaningful life. I encourage people to broaden their awareness into their thoughts, feelings, reactions and behaviors to identify strengths and whats working and challenges and how they are getting in the way. Recognizing the the mind-body-spirit connection, understanding healthy and antiquated defenses and increasing capacity for feeling a greater range of emotions at a deeper level is an important focus of the psychotherapy process. Identifying feelings, understanding reactions and learning better, more effective means of communicating with others is integral as well.
Daily stress, persistent worry, or ongoing relationship struggles can leave you feeling disconnected, exhausted and lonely. Whether you are navigating individual burdens or experiencing a painful breakdown in communication with your partner, you do not have to carry this weight alone. I am here to stand with you and guide you as you discover the steady clarity, grounded confidence, and peace required to mend your connection, face life's hardest struggles, and move forward with renewed hope.
Daily stress, persistent worry, or ongoing relationship struggles can leave you feeling disconnected, exhausted and lonely. Whether you are navigating individual burdens or experiencing a painful breakdown in communication with your partner, you do not have to carry this weight alone. I am here to stand with you and guide you as you discover the steady clarity, grounded confidence, and peace required to mend your connection, face life's hardest struggles, and move forward with renewed hope.
The path to parenthood and the grief associated with this journey is rarely a straight line.
My career has been focused on supporting families during their reproductive journey, both within the hospital and at home. I understand the difficulties associated with aNICU admission, pregnancy complications requiring hospitalization, perinatal loss, and complex deliveries. Additionally, I have advanced training in the perinatal period and grief
The path to parenthood and the grief associated with this journey is rarely a straight line.
My career has been focused on supporting families during their reproductive journey, both within the hospital and at home. I understand the difficulties associated with aNICU admission, pregnancy complications requiring hospitalization, perinatal loss, and complex deliveries. Additionally, I have advanced training in the perinatal period and grief
Sara Feola
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C, LCSW
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
My specialties include trauma, grief, anxiety and general mental health.
Life is constantly throwing new curveballs and challenges that often leave us feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected, both physically and mentally. Whether you are going through a life transition, dealing with deep-rooted issues or simply need a safe space to feel supported and heard, therapy can help. I look at each client as an individual and cater their therapy experience to their specific needs and goals. Therapy is a collaborative experience and by utilizing a strength-based, person centered approach, I strive to create a safe, non-judgemental space where clients can feel seen, heard and feel empowered.
My specialties include trauma, grief, anxiety and general mental health.
Life is constantly throwing new curveballs and challenges that often leave us feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected, both physically and mentally. Whether you are going through a life transition, dealing with deep-rooted issues or simply need a safe space to feel supported and heard, therapy can help. I look at each client as an individual and cater their therapy experience to their specific needs and goals. Therapy is a collaborative experience and by utilizing a strength-based, person centered approach, I strive to create a safe, non-judgemental space where clients can feel seen, heard and feel empowered.
Let’s be real for a second, Black men, we carry a lot. We’re expected to be strong, stay silent, and keep it moving. But what happens when the weight gets too heavy? That’s where I come in.
I’m Breon, a therapist, educator, and advocate with over 13 years of experience walking beside young Black and Brown men who are tired of just surviving and ready to start healing. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, relationship challenges, or just trying to figure life out. I offer a space where you can be seen, heard, and understood without judgment.
Let’s be real for a second, Black men, we carry a lot. We’re expected to be strong, stay silent, and keep it moving. But what happens when the weight gets too heavy? That’s where I come in.
I’m Breon, a therapist, educator, and advocate with over 13 years of experience walking beside young Black and Brown men who are tired of just surviving and ready to start healing. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, relationship challenges, or just trying to figure life out. I offer a space where you can be seen, heard, and understood without judgment.
Many of the people I work with are women in their 20s and 30s navigating relationships, pregnancy, or major life decisions. On the outside, life may look stable, with a career, relationships, and plans for the future, but inside things can feel uncertain or overwhelming. I have advanced training in perinatal mental health and often work with first-time parents and women thinking about starting a family. I also help with anxiety and relationship concerns, using a warm, insight-oriented, relational approach to help you feel more grounded, clear, and like yourself again.
Many of the people I work with are women in their 20s and 30s navigating relationships, pregnancy, or major life decisions. On the outside, life may look stable, with a career, relationships, and plans for the future, but inside things can feel uncertain or overwhelming. I have advanced training in perinatal mental health and often work with first-time parents and women thinking about starting a family. I also help with anxiety and relationship concerns, using a warm, insight-oriented, relational approach to help you feel more grounded, clear, and like yourself again.
Does grief or anxiety hold you back from making choices?
My 15 years as a hospice grief counselor shapes our connection. Our minds like metaphors; the nervous system likes safety, & creativity nourishes happiness & health. I support you with Person-centered non-judgemental reflection, encourage self-awareness and acceptance of strengths. Engage in a positive mindset and increase tools to manage life's challenges.
Does grief or anxiety hold you back from making choices?
My 15 years as a hospice grief counselor shapes our connection. Our minds like metaphors; the nervous system likes safety, & creativity nourishes happiness & health. I support you with Person-centered non-judgemental reflection, encourage self-awareness and acceptance of strengths. Engage in a positive mindset and increase tools to manage life's challenges.
Areas of focus include major life transitions, anxiety, depression, juggling multiple roles (parenting, caretaker, partner, career), health issues, and navigating the inevitability of change and loss.
My role is to actively listen, and ask questions that help the client articulate insights and goals. This is the essence of motivational interviewing and psychodynamic therapy. I use the practical and spiritual tools of mindfulness to help clients feel better and live with greater clarity, intention, meaning and purpose.
Areas of focus include major life transitions, anxiety, depression, juggling multiple roles (parenting, caretaker, partner, career), health issues, and navigating the inevitability of change and loss.
My role is to actively listen, and ask questions that help the client articulate insights and goals. This is the essence of motivational interviewing and psychodynamic therapy. I use the practical and spiritual tools of mindfulness to help clients feel better and live with greater clarity, intention, meaning and purpose.
With 20+ years of clinicial psychotherapist , my approach is grounded in an intergrated, evidence based framework tailed to each client's unique needs. My practice blends several core therapeutic modalities: Strengths-Based Perspective-identifying and amplify your existing resilence and personal strengths to empower your growth.
With 20+ years of clinicial psychotherapist , my approach is grounded in an intergrated, evidence based framework tailed to each client's unique needs. My practice blends several core therapeutic modalities: Strengths-Based Perspective-identifying and amplify your existing resilence and personal strengths to empower your growth.
Extensive training in trauma resolution, crisis management, substance abuse, mental illness, reducing anxiety and anger, depression, grief/ loss/transitions, coping with life-threatening illnesses, executive leadership, and integration of non-ordinary/psychedelic experiences.
If you are anxious, stressed out, or stuck in the legacy of trauma, I'm committed to helping you experience some peace of mind. I will introduce you to concrete tools for managing your distress so that you can finally get some relief and enjoy the time you have on this planet.
Extensive training in trauma resolution, crisis management, substance abuse, mental illness, reducing anxiety and anger, depression, grief/ loss/transitions, coping with life-threatening illnesses, executive leadership, and integration of non-ordinary/psychedelic experiences.
If you are anxious, stressed out, or stuck in the legacy of trauma, I'm committed to helping you experience some peace of mind. I will introduce you to concrete tools for managing your distress so that you can finally get some relief and enjoy the time you have on this planet.
I offer support for trauma, anxiety, depression; relationship strain, life changes and grief and loss.
My training includes Internal Family Systems through the IFS Institute, Levels One and Two; Acceptance and Commitment Therapy by Russ Harris; Brief Strategic Family Therapy by the University of Miami. I have been a Social Worker for over 30 years. I enjoy collaborative relationships with clients, drawing on science and evidence-based practices.
I offer support for trauma, anxiety, depression; relationship strain, life changes and grief and loss.
My training includes Internal Family Systems through the IFS Institute, Levels One and Two; Acceptance and Commitment Therapy by Russ Harris; Brief Strategic Family Therapy by the University of Miami. I have been a Social Worker for over 30 years. I enjoy collaborative relationships with clients, drawing on science and evidence-based practices.
These times of transition can lead to emotional distress, anxiety, confusion, grief and sadness.
Life can be challenging, but you don’t have to face it alone. I will help you move from feeling overwhelmed to feeling empowered using art therapy and effective approaches such as EMDR and DBT. Together, we’ll access your strengths, explore your creativity, and discover new ways to thrive. I invite you to reach out and begin a journey of growth and healing.
These times of transition can lead to emotional distress, anxiety, confusion, grief and sadness.
Life can be challenging, but you don’t have to face it alone. I will help you move from feeling overwhelmed to feeling empowered using art therapy and effective approaches such as EMDR and DBT. Together, we’ll access your strengths, explore your creativity, and discover new ways to thrive. I invite you to reach out and begin a journey of growth and healing.
