Ketamine-Assisted Therapists in Washington, DC
Are you exploring neurodiversity or struggling with unresolved trauma, relationship challenges, or difficulties setting boundaries? Do you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of how to move forward? At ELTC, we provide compassionate, trauma-focused, and neurodivergent-affirming care designed to help you heal and grow. Our specialized practice offers the tools and support necessary to address the root causes of your struggles, using effective therapies such as IFS, EMDR, KAP, and Somatic therapies for lasting transformation.
Are you exploring neurodiversity or struggling with unresolved trauma, relationship challenges, or difficulties setting boundaries? Do you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of how to move forward? At ELTC, we provide compassionate, trauma-focused, and neurodivergent-affirming care designed to help you heal and grow. Our specialized practice offers the tools and support necessary to address the root causes of your struggles, using effective therapies such as IFS, EMDR, KAP, and Somatic therapies for lasting transformation.
For those exploring ketamine as part of their healing, I also offer Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP).
You may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck — carrying more than you can name. Maybe you’re navigating grief, a painful life transition, relationship strain, or the weight of old patterns that no longer serve you. You don’t have to sort through it alone. Therapy can help you move toward clarity, steadiness, and a renewed sense of self.
I work with adults, older teens, and older adults facing anxiety, trauma, depression, life transitions, and grief — including the layered, complex grief that follows a suicide loss.
For those exploring ketamine as part of their healing, I also offer Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP).
You may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck — carrying more than you can name. Maybe you’re navigating grief, a painful life transition, relationship strain, or the weight of old patterns that no longer serve you. You don’t have to sort through it alone. Therapy can help you move toward clarity, steadiness, and a renewed sense of self.
I work with adults, older teens, and older adults facing anxiety, trauma, depression, life transitions, and grief — including the layered, complex grief that follows a suicide loss.
I work with clients who are distressed or confused by why they engage in the behaviors they do, whether it's addiction, anger, or relationship difficulties and challenges. I believe this is because my stance is non-judgmental and I genuinely believe that all behavior is rational given past experience or the actual situation, even if it is not helpful in the present. I work to help clients navigate how these behaviors may have arisen, to develop self-compassion, and then to provide support and strategies to do the hard work of adopting new, more helpful behaviors.
I work with clients who are distressed or confused by why they engage in the behaviors they do, whether it's addiction, anger, or relationship difficulties and challenges. I believe this is because my stance is non-judgmental and I genuinely believe that all behavior is rational given past experience or the actual situation, even if it is not helpful in the present. I work to help clients navigate how these behaviors may have arisen, to develop self-compassion, and then to provide support and strategies to do the hard work of adopting new, more helpful behaviors.
We are an accomplished team of Licensed Independent Clinical Social Workers and Licensed Master Social Workers. We are licensed in GA, MD, MS, TN, and DC. Our therapy style is warm, open, caring, and collaborative. We are dedicated to redefining the stigma of mental health while helping you identify and address triggers, patterns, and unwanted behaviors.
We are an accomplished team of Licensed Independent Clinical Social Workers and Licensed Master Social Workers. We are licensed in GA, MD, MS, TN, and DC. Our therapy style is warm, open, caring, and collaborative. We are dedicated to redefining the stigma of mental health while helping you identify and address triggers, patterns, and unwanted behaviors.
My ideal clients are high achievers-whether a medical professional, scientist, college/graduate student, athlete, military/intelligence member, or executive. They may be navigating challenges like anxiety, depression, perfectionism, or burnout but are ultimately seeking deeper fulfillment. They value growth, balance, and reconnecting with their strengths. Using my Health Promotions background and holistic mind-body approach, I blend CBT, psychoanalytic insights, and performance psychology to help them thrive holistically. Together, we’ll address mental/physical wellness, cultivate self-compassion, and align their goal
My ideal clients are high achievers-whether a medical professional, scientist, college/graduate student, athlete, military/intelligence member, or executive. They may be navigating challenges like anxiety, depression, perfectionism, or burnout but are ultimately seeking deeper fulfillment. They value growth, balance, and reconnecting with their strengths. Using my Health Promotions background and holistic mind-body approach, I blend CBT, psychoanalytic insights, and performance psychology to help them thrive holistically. Together, we’ll address mental/physical wellness, cultivate self-compassion, and align their goal
I provide online therapy for young adult women who are feeling anxious, burned out, overwhelmed, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve them. Many of the women I work with are high-functioning on the outside while quietly struggling with stress, self-doubt, or relationship challenges. Therapy can be a space to slow down, make sense of what’s weighing on you, and reconnect with yourself in a supportive, grounded way.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) offering telehealth therapy to clients in California (including the San Diego area), Washington, DC, Maryland, and Florida. My approach is warm, collaborative, and insight
I provide online therapy for young adult women who are feeling anxious, burned out, overwhelmed, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve them. Many of the women I work with are high-functioning on the outside while quietly struggling with stress, self-doubt, or relationship challenges. Therapy can be a space to slow down, make sense of what’s weighing on you, and reconnect with yourself in a supportive, grounded way.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) offering telehealth therapy to clients in California (including the San Diego area), Washington, DC, Maryland, and Florida. My approach is warm, collaborative, and insight
0, the Four Blinks Flash technique, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP).
I also provide ADHD-informed care and have extensive experience working within the LGBTQ+ community. I myself am neurodivergent (ADHD) and identify as a lesbian. My approach is relational and real—I show up as my full self so you feel safe to do the same. I’m not a blank slate therapist, and I believe healing happens in an authentic, collaborative space.
0, the Four Blinks Flash technique, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP).
I also provide ADHD-informed care and have extensive experience working within the LGBTQ+ community. I myself am neurodivergent (ADHD) and identify as a lesbian. My approach is relational and real—I show up as my full self so you feel safe to do the same. I’m not a blank slate therapist, and I believe healing happens in an authentic, collaborative space.
Hey y'all! My name is Danielle and I am one of the most down to earth therapist you will ever meet. I desire work with people who have neglected their mental health to “perform” for their careers, families, relationships, sports teams and other areas of obligation in their lives. This includes people in the public eye, athletes, people with self sacrificing professions, people who feel unseen, unheard , abandoned and distressed couples who are not getting their needs met.
Hey y'all! My name is Danielle and I am one of the most down to earth therapist you will ever meet. I desire work with people who have neglected their mental health to “perform” for their careers, families, relationships, sports teams and other areas of obligation in their lives. This includes people in the public eye, athletes, people with self sacrificing professions, people who feel unseen, unheard , abandoned and distressed couples who are not getting their needs met.
You’ve spent years surviving on autopilot—showing up for work, family, and everyone else, while anxiety, stress, or old trauma sit under the surface. You feel overwhelmed, irritable, or shut down, and you’re tired of repeating the same patterns. You want relief, real coping tools, and space to heal so you can feel more present, connected, and in control of your life—not just going through the motions.
You’ve spent years surviving on autopilot—showing up for work, family, and everyone else, while anxiety, stress, or old trauma sit under the surface. You feel overwhelmed, irritable, or shut down, and you’re tired of repeating the same patterns. You want relief, real coping tools, and space to heal so you can feel more present, connected, and in control of your life—not just going through the motions.
The Capital Therapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, PATP
2 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20002
I partner with clients who view therapy as a collaborative journey. Together, we work towards achievable goals, addressing their unique concerns. Whether navigating mental health challenges or seeking guidance through psychedelic integration, I prioritize a compassionate and collaborative approach.
I partner with clients who view therapy as a collaborative journey. Together, we work towards achievable goals, addressing their unique concerns. Whether navigating mental health challenges or seeking guidance through psychedelic integration, I prioritize a compassionate and collaborative approach.
Life doesn't always go the way we planned. Maybe you're a new parent feeling overwhelmed instead of overjoyed. Maybe your relationship has hit a rough patch and you're not sure how to reconnect. Or maybe you're just feeling stuck — like something is off, even if you can't quite name it.
I'm Shelby, and I help people navigate these moments. I work with individuals and couples facing life transitions, relationship challenges, anxiety, and the often-unspoken struggles of parenthood. I also offer preparation and integration support for those exploring psychedelic-assisted healing.
Life doesn't always go the way we planned. Maybe you're a new parent feeling overwhelmed instead of overjoyed. Maybe your relationship has hit a rough patch and you're not sure how to reconnect. Or maybe you're just feeling stuck — like something is off, even if you can't quite name it.
I'm Shelby, and I help people navigate these moments. I work with individuals and couples facing life transitions, relationship challenges, anxiety, and the often-unspoken struggles of parenthood. I also offer preparation and integration support for those exploring psychedelic-assisted healing.
I’m a board-certified behavior analyst (BCBA), ketamine-assisted therapist, author and creator of The Expanded Method.
Modern mental healthcare is no longer confined to the boxes of conventional knowledge — it is integrative, expansive, and deeply human. I honor the complexities of who you are, weaving your unique story with multiple lenses and practices to foster small steps toward your progress and wellbeing each day. We focus on what you want to believe, feel and do, then make it possible by calming the nervous system, reprogramming past trauma, and teaching your brain and body that it is safe to create new beliefs and behaviors from a newer, more aligned and authentic self.
I’m a board-certified behavior analyst (BCBA), ketamine-assisted therapist, author and creator of The Expanded Method.
Modern mental healthcare is no longer confined to the boxes of conventional knowledge — it is integrative, expansive, and deeply human. I honor the complexities of who you are, weaving your unique story with multiple lenses and practices to foster small steps toward your progress and wellbeing each day. We focus on what you want to believe, feel and do, then make it possible by calming the nervous system, reprogramming past trauma, and teaching your brain and body that it is safe to create new beliefs and behaviors from a newer, more aligned and authentic self.
District Counseling and Psychotherapy at
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, CPATP, DWTF, SEP
5 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20036
I have particular expertise in men's mental health, LGBTQ+ affirming care, trauma recovery using Somatic Experiencing, and psychedelic integration therapy for those working with ketamine-assisted treatment or plant medicine experiences.
I am Joseph W. LaFleur Jr., LICSW, MBA — Clinical Director & Principal of District Counseling and Psychotherapy. I have been practicing for over 25 years, working with individuals across the full spectrum of gender identities, sexual orientations, and life experiences.
My approach is depth-oriented and trauma-informed. I work beneath the surface — with what's actually driving the anxiety, the disconnection, the patterns that keep repeating — not just managing symptoms. I draw on psychodynamic, somatic, and psychedelic integration frameworks, and I believe the therapeutic relationship itself is the primary vehicle for change.
I have particular expertise in men's mental health, LGBTQ+ affirming care, trauma recovery using Somatic Experiencing, and psychedelic integration therapy for those working with ketamine-assisted treatment or plant medicine experiences.
I am Joseph W. LaFleur Jr., LICSW, MBA — Clinical Director & Principal of District Counseling and Psychotherapy. I have been practicing for over 25 years, working with individuals across the full spectrum of gender identities, sexual orientations, and life experiences.
My approach is depth-oriented and trauma-informed. I work beneath the surface — with what's actually driving the anxiety, the disconnection, the patterns that keep repeating — not just managing symptoms. I draw on psychodynamic, somatic, and psychedelic integration frameworks, and I believe the therapeutic relationship itself is the primary vehicle for change.
My specialty is in ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP).
When administered in a safe, supportive environment with a trained therapist and medical provider, ketamine acts as a catalyst, promoting deeper understanding, psychological flexibility and new perspectives. I am here to help you navigate the experience, ensuring safety, emotional support, and integration of insights for lasting change.
My specialty is in ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP).
When administered in a safe, supportive environment with a trained therapist and medical provider, ketamine acts as a catalyst, promoting deeper understanding, psychological flexibility and new perspectives. I am here to help you navigate the experience, ensuring safety, emotional support, and integration of insights for lasting change.
Therapy at its heart is a creative process where we work collaboratively to uncover the root causes of what’s getting you stuck. Along the way, we discover what brings you a sense of meaning and purpose in your life. I specialize in working with adults who are interested in self-growth and identity development, in addition to finding relief from symptoms. I have extensive experience treating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship concerns, stress/burnout, career development, and building self-esteem & self-compassion.
Therapy at its heart is a creative process where we work collaboratively to uncover the root causes of what’s getting you stuck. Along the way, we discover what brings you a sense of meaning and purpose in your life. I specialize in working with adults who are interested in self-growth and identity development, in addition to finding relief from symptoms. I have extensive experience treating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship concerns, stress/burnout, career development, and building self-esteem & self-compassion.
Lisa Smith Psychotherapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CST
5 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20009
Lisa Smith Psychotherapy is a group practice in Washington, DC specializing in sex therapy, couples counseling, trauma therapy, anxiety treatment, and LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy. We can help you resolve problems and feelings that may seem overwhelming. You'll find an affirming, supportive environment and strategies to enable you to live your life more fully and joyfully. Clients have told us that our warm, non-judgmental, and collaborative approach helps them feel comfortable working through difficult issues.
Lisa Smith Psychotherapy is a group practice in Washington, DC specializing in sex therapy, couples counseling, trauma therapy, anxiety treatment, and LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy. We can help you resolve problems and feelings that may seem overwhelming. You'll find an affirming, supportive environment and strategies to enable you to live your life more fully and joyfully. Clients have told us that our warm, non-judgmental, and collaborative approach helps them feel comfortable working through difficult issues.
Undone Counseling is a psychotherapeutic practice serving individuals interested in engaging in an exploration of self in the pursuit of healing and growth. Therapy for you might be a mending of past trauma, grief and hurt or an undoing of ideas and systems that no longer serve you. It is a beautiful unraveling of parts of self and an excavation of our history in discovery of who we are and who we will become. My role is to help you process what you are experiencing, discover areas that may need strengthening and restoration while working on a plan to meet your specific goals.
Undone Counseling is a psychotherapeutic practice serving individuals interested in engaging in an exploration of self in the pursuit of healing and growth. Therapy for you might be a mending of past trauma, grief and hurt or an undoing of ideas and systems that no longer serve you. It is a beautiful unraveling of parts of self and an excavation of our history in discovery of who we are and who we will become. My role is to help you process what you are experiencing, discover areas that may need strengthening and restoration while working on a plan to meet your specific goals.
Welcome to Modyfi! We're an all virtual practice that offers appointments exclusively via Telehealth. Our providers accept most major insurances, and are welcoming new patients with appointments often available in days, not weeks or months. Our highest priority is to cultivate a space for you to feel safe, supported, and unconditionally accepted so that we can better understand the interplay between our thought life, emotional experiences, and behavioral reactions.
Welcome to Modyfi! We're an all virtual practice that offers appointments exclusively via Telehealth. Our providers accept most major insurances, and are welcoming new patients with appointments often available in days, not weeks or months. Our highest priority is to cultivate a space for you to feel safe, supported, and unconditionally accepted so that we can better understand the interplay between our thought life, emotional experiences, and behavioral reactions.
You present as composed and capable, yet internally something feels unsettled.
I work with professionals and high-functioning individuals experiencing anxiety, burnout, significant life transitions, relational strain, and complex emotional distress.
You may be managing substantial responsibilities across your professional and personal life, while feeling overwhelmed, mentally fatigued, or stuck in patterns. High-functioning individuals often carry these pressures quietly, and over time, the cumulative impact becomes increasingly difficult to ignore. With over 25 years of clinical experience my approach is direct, structured, and
You present as composed and capable, yet internally something feels unsettled.
I work with professionals and high-functioning individuals experiencing anxiety, burnout, significant life transitions, relational strain, and complex emotional distress.
You may be managing substantial responsibilities across your professional and personal life, while feeling overwhelmed, mentally fatigued, or stuck in patterns. High-functioning individuals often carry these pressures quietly, and over time, the cumulative impact becomes increasingly difficult to ignore. With over 25 years of clinical experience my approach is direct, structured, and
Michell Kothari Stanley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CLC, RYT
3 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20036
I am also certified in Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy in DC and MD.
Life can change in ways you didn’t plan for. Whether it's health concerns, a relationship ending, or navigating a workplace that makes you feel drained, overworked, and far from the life you imagined. I work with women to navigate these turning points and external pressures, by creating space for what truly matters. In our work: you will feel more aligned, peaceful, and empowered within yourself, relationships, and work. I work with clients to trust themselves and love themselves (and others) better so that they can nurture thriving families, build strong communities and fulfill their legacy .
I am also certified in Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy in DC and MD.
Life can change in ways you didn’t plan for. Whether it's health concerns, a relationship ending, or navigating a workplace that makes you feel drained, overworked, and far from the life you imagined. I work with women to navigate these turning points and external pressures, by creating space for what truly matters. In our work: you will feel more aligned, peaceful, and empowered within yourself, relationships, and work. I work with clients to trust themselves and love themselves (and others) better so that they can nurture thriving families, build strong communities and fulfill their legacy .
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Ketamine-Assisted Therapists
What is Ketamine-Assisted Therapy?
Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy is a treatment method that involves using ketamine’s trance-inducing and pain-relieving properties to help individuals work through various mental and emotional challenges.
Why is Ketamine used for depression?
Ketamine is employed to treat depression, particularly when other treatments have failed, due to its unique, rapid-acting relief of depressive symptoms and its ability to enhance neural plasticity. Unlike conventional antidepressants, which may take weeks to be effective, ketamine can alleviate symptoms within hours, making it especially valuable for severe or suicidal depression. It acts by blocking NMDA receptors, subsequently promoting the release of neurotrophic factors like BDNF, which aid in the formation of new synaptic connections, fostering neural resilience and reducing depressive symptoms. The psychotropic and dissociative effects of ketamine also provide a therapeutic window for patients to explore and reframe distressing thoughts and emotions under guided supervision, potentially resolving underlying psychological contributors to depression. While its use can be transformative, it necessitates cautious administration in controlled settings due to potential side effects and abuse risks.
How is Ketamine used in Psychotherapy
Ketamine can be utilized in therapy to facilitate psychological healing and transformation, particularly in ketamine-assisted psychotherapy. When administered in controlled, subanesthetic doses, it induces altered states of consciousness, allowing individuals to access and explore suppressed or unconscious thoughts, emotions, and memories. This dissociative state creates a therapeutic window where patients, guided by a trained psychotherapist, can work through traumatic experiences, reframe negative thought patterns, and address the emotional roots of their mental health challenges. The synergistic combination of ketamine’s psychotropic effects and psychotherapeutic intervention aims to promote lasting change, enhance self-awareness, and improve overall mental well-being, providing a valuable option for those with treatment-resistant mental health conditions.
What happens in Ketamine therapy?
In ketamine psychotherapy, patients undergo a series of sessions where they receive controlled doses of ketamine, typically via injection or infusion, under the supervision of a trained healthcare provider. Ketamine induces a trance-like or altered state of consciousness, which enables patients to access and explore deep-seated thoughts, emotions, and memories that are typically unconscious or inaccessible. Throughout this altered state, a trained psychotherapist guides the patient to help them process their experiences, offering support and intervention to help the individual address and reframe traumatic memories or negative thought patterns. This combination of pharmacological and psychotherapeutic approaches aims to create lasting positive changes in mental health and well-being by resolving underlying psychological issues and enhancing the individual's coping mechanisms and resilience. The process can be particularly beneficial for individuals dealing with treatment-resistant mental health conditions like severe depression, anxiety, and PTSD.