Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in Washington, DC
Are you an athlete or entertainer struggling to balance pressure and performance? Maybe you are feeling the intense pressure to consistently produce greatness. Have you ever wondered how your mental health impacts your performance on the field, court, or stage? What if you could reduce anxiety, manage stress, and build resilience to tackle any challenge? Ready to elevate your mental game and boost your performance? Then I am here to help you develop the mental tools to thrive under pressure, lead with confidence and transform your mindset and perspective to enhance performance and overall well-being.
Are you an athlete or entertainer struggling to balance pressure and performance? Maybe you are feeling the intense pressure to consistently produce greatness. Have you ever wondered how your mental health impacts your performance on the field, court, or stage? What if you could reduce anxiety, manage stress, and build resilience to tackle any challenge? Ready to elevate your mental game and boost your performance? Then I am here to help you develop the mental tools to thrive under pressure, lead with confidence and transform your mindset and perspective to enhance performance and overall well-being.
Ready for less surviving and more flourishing? Less chaos and more ease? You feel like a hot mess, pouring so much energy into getting by. You want success at school or work, better connections with your partner, friends, and family, and a satisfying sex life. You wish you could have more fun. But past failures, disappointments, heartbreak, or regrets keep haunting you. It feels like the pandemic reinforced these mental and emotional shackles.
Ready for less surviving and more flourishing? Less chaos and more ease? You feel like a hot mess, pouring so much energy into getting by. You want success at school or work, better connections with your partner, friends, and family, and a satisfying sex life. You wish you could have more fun. But past failures, disappointments, heartbreak, or regrets keep haunting you. It feels like the pandemic reinforced these mental and emotional shackles.
I am a board-certified psychotherapist providing integrative, psychodynamic individual and couples therapy. I often see young adults, professionals, and parents who experience anxiety, depression, guilt, shame, codependency, infidelity, lack of fulfillment, are adult children of alcoholics or emotionally immature parents, are recovering from trauma, dealing with relationship difficulties, struggle with self-esteem, or are adjusting to life transitions including parenthood or career changes.
I am a board-certified psychotherapist providing integrative, psychodynamic individual and couples therapy. I often see young adults, professionals, and parents who experience anxiety, depression, guilt, shame, codependency, infidelity, lack of fulfillment, are adult children of alcoholics or emotionally immature parents, are recovering from trauma, dealing with relationship difficulties, struggle with self-esteem, or are adjusting to life transitions including parenthood or career changes.
EVOKE101 with Dr. Larry Crenshaw is a one-stop Life Coaching and Health and Wellness practice. EVOKE101 assists clients in forward goals, including Life Coaching, Fitness and Nutrition, Mental Health Wellness, and Marriage and Family challenges.
EVOKE101 with Dr. Larry Crenshaw is a one-stop Life Coaching and Health and Wellness practice. EVOKE101 assists clients in forward goals, including Life Coaching, Fitness and Nutrition, Mental Health Wellness, and Marriage and Family challenges.
For over a decade, we've worked with adults in their 20s and 30s to help them overcome the emotional, behavioral, and mental health challenges of young adulthood. We have a keen understanding of the demands on today's young adults to succeed academically, socially, and in the workplace. Our goal is to support you in developing necessary skills and resources as you pursue personal, career, and academic success. When work or school performance is a concern, our focus is on the intersection of mental health issues with these needs, two aspects of a person's life that are rarely addressed simultaneously or understood as interdependent.
For over a decade, we've worked with adults in their 20s and 30s to help them overcome the emotional, behavioral, and mental health challenges of young adulthood. We have a keen understanding of the demands on today's young adults to succeed academically, socially, and in the workplace. Our goal is to support you in developing necessary skills and resources as you pursue personal, career, and academic success. When work or school performance is a concern, our focus is on the intersection of mental health issues with these needs, two aspects of a person's life that are rarely addressed simultaneously or understood as interdependent.
I may employ talk therapy only, or combine talk therapy with mindfulness practices, such as breath work, meditation, body awareness, or guided imagery.
Over the past 19 years I have had the honor of supporting my clients' journeys of healing and growth. I provide deep listening, respect, and a safe space for clients to reflect and expand self-awareness. We work together to identify and achieve your individualized therapeutic goals. As a result of therapy, my clients have been able to: Improve decision-making, manage difficult emotions with integrity, have loving relationships with family, and let go of old fears and hurt, to enjoy life in the present.
I may employ talk therapy only, or combine talk therapy with mindfulness practices, such as breath work, meditation, body awareness, or guided imagery.
Over the past 19 years I have had the honor of supporting my clients' journeys of healing and growth. I provide deep listening, respect, and a safe space for clients to reflect and expand self-awareness. We work together to identify and achieve your individualized therapeutic goals. As a result of therapy, my clients have been able to: Improve decision-making, manage difficult emotions with integrity, have loving relationships with family, and let go of old fears and hurt, to enjoy life in the present.
I am currently accepting new clients including individuals, couples, families, and children/adolescents for teletherapy. Are you experiencing stress, a life transition, relationship issues, or difficulties at work? Together, we can work to understand your experience, make positive lasting change, and find relief. My approach is collaborative, creative, and compassionate. I am here to provide a safe and supportive environment for you to process and build skills to better manage your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
I am currently accepting new clients including individuals, couples, families, and children/adolescents for teletherapy. Are you experiencing stress, a life transition, relationship issues, or difficulties at work? Together, we can work to understand your experience, make positive lasting change, and find relief. My approach is collaborative, creative, and compassionate. I am here to provide a safe and supportive environment for you to process and build skills to better manage your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
My passion is helping families adjust to significant life changes. Whether you are entering into marriage, welcoming a child into your family, or realizing that it is time to refocus on your marriage, my goal is to help you strengthen and grow your family bond. Building self-awareness is vital to any relationship between two adults or parent and child. Creating your own family dynamic and parenting perspective is a unique process for each family. It is healthy to seek support.
My passion is helping families adjust to significant life changes. Whether you are entering into marriage, welcoming a child into your family, or realizing that it is time to refocus on your marriage, my goal is to help you strengthen and grow your family bond. Building self-awareness is vital to any relationship between two adults or parent and child. Creating your own family dynamic and parenting perspective is a unique process for each family. It is healthy to seek support.
I am an integrative psychotherapist who is known for having a sincere, relaxed, and comfortable approach towards counseling. Serving a wide range of clients in a variety of treatment settings, I provide individual, family, and group counseling to both adolescent and adult populations. My practice focus includes a broad range of emotional, behavioral, and adjustment disorders such as: depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship and family conflict, and general phase of life changes.
I am an integrative psychotherapist who is known for having a sincere, relaxed, and comfortable approach towards counseling. Serving a wide range of clients in a variety of treatment settings, I provide individual, family, and group counseling to both adolescent and adult populations. My practice focus includes a broad range of emotional, behavioral, and adjustment disorders such as: depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship and family conflict, and general phase of life changes.
My background includes Special Education (MS), Mindfulness (CMIP, RYT-200), Wellness (CWP) and DEI initiatives.
I typically work with older children (middle school), teens, young adults, and adults. Specializes in ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Autism Spectrum, Depression, Developmental Disabilities, Family Relationships, LGBTQIA+ Support, Multicultural / Diversity Issues, Self-harm and Suicidal Feelings, Stress Management and Wellness Practices.
My background includes Special Education (MS), Mindfulness (CMIP, RYT-200), Wellness (CWP) and DEI initiatives.
I typically work with older children (middle school), teens, young adults, and adults. Specializes in ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Autism Spectrum, Depression, Developmental Disabilities, Family Relationships, LGBTQIA+ Support, Multicultural / Diversity Issues, Self-harm and Suicidal Feelings, Stress Management and Wellness Practices.
you have recently either lost your job or may lose your job in the not so distant future, a recent medical diagnosis has caught you by surprise, a sudden breakup, anxiety surrounding a job interview, seeking nutritional support, you simply desire to live healthier, spending your paycheck trying to win the lottery, professional football players seeking a personal coach.
Email me your story. It's mandatory prior to a consult.
you have recently either lost your job or may lose your job in the not so distant future, a recent medical diagnosis has caught you by surprise, a sudden breakup, anxiety surrounding a job interview, seeking nutritional support, you simply desire to live healthier, spending your paycheck trying to win the lottery, professional football players seeking a personal coach.
Email me your story. It's mandatory prior to a consult.
Are you feeling anxious and stressed? Do you have panic attacks? Do you feel parts of your life are out of control? If you live or work in the DMV area, you are very familiar with stress and anxiety. Chances are your work-life balance isn't at all balanced. Maybe you are a perfectionist always trying to do more. Maybe you are a people pleaser who struggles to say "No". Meaningful pursuits such as fulfilling relationships, staying healthy and personal interests can be hard to maintain. All these factors can intensify your level of stress and anxiety. There are a number of things we can do together to help you with these issues.
Are you feeling anxious and stressed? Do you have panic attacks? Do you feel parts of your life are out of control? If you live or work in the DMV area, you are very familiar with stress and anxiety. Chances are your work-life balance isn't at all balanced. Maybe you are a perfectionist always trying to do more. Maybe you are a people pleaser who struggles to say "No". Meaningful pursuits such as fulfilling relationships, staying healthy and personal interests can be hard to maintain. All these factors can intensify your level of stress and anxiety. There are a number of things we can do together to help you with these issues.
I have special interests and expertise in stress management, career and relationship issues, holistic health, and mindfulness practices.
For over 35 years, I have helped clients understand and work through a wide variety of life challenges. I provide a safe place and an experienced ear to explore such issues as anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, health problems, self-esteem challenges and career struggles. I also work with many clients on relationship issues, be they couples, marital, family, work or social in nature. My style is warm, sensitive, active, and insightful. I help my clients understand and find solutions to their struggles, while helping them create more healthy, balanced and satisfying lives.
I have special interests and expertise in stress management, career and relationship issues, holistic health, and mindfulness practices.
For over 35 years, I have helped clients understand and work through a wide variety of life challenges. I provide a safe place and an experienced ear to explore such issues as anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, health problems, self-esteem challenges and career struggles. I also work with many clients on relationship issues, be they couples, marital, family, work or social in nature. My style is warm, sensitive, active, and insightful. I help my clients understand and find solutions to their struggles, while helping them create more healthy, balanced and satisfying lives.
We are a group practice with a shared passion for women's mental health. Our clients are working professionals, parents, and students in all phases of life. We love to work with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD/neurodivergence, relationship challenges, trauma, and eating disorders. Our team has experience in numerous evidence-based treatment modalities including EMDR, ACT, EFT, CBT, ERP, & DBT. We believe in collaborative, integrative, and holistic mental health care and are here to support you. We are proud to offer individual, couples, and family therapy.
We are a group practice with a shared passion for women's mental health. Our clients are working professionals, parents, and students in all phases of life. We love to work with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD/neurodivergence, relationship challenges, trauma, and eating disorders. Our team has experience in numerous evidence-based treatment modalities including EMDR, ACT, EFT, CBT, ERP, & DBT. We believe in collaborative, integrative, and holistic mental health care and are here to support you. We are proud to offer individual, couples, and family therapy.
I have been a psychotherapist for over 25 years working with diverse adolescent and adult clients on an individual basis. I assist clients with developing healthier coping skills for addressing the issues of every day life. Furthermore,as an Existentialist, I feel that it is a human right to work toward developing one's potential and to enjoy one's journey on this planet.
I have been a psychotherapist for over 25 years working with diverse adolescent and adult clients on an individual basis. I assist clients with developing healthier coping skills for addressing the issues of every day life. Furthermore,as an Existentialist, I feel that it is a human right to work toward developing one's potential and to enjoy one's journey on this planet.
At the heart of my work is the belief that therapy is a sacred and deeply personal journey—one that you graciously invite me to walk alongside you. As your therapist, my role is to support you in gaining a deeper understanding of yourself, clarifying what truly matters, and encouraging you as you move forward on your authentic chosen path. I trust that the answers you seek already reside within you, and I am here to help you access and connect with that inner wisdom.
At the heart of my work is the belief that therapy is a sacred and deeply personal journey—one that you graciously invite me to walk alongside you. As your therapist, my role is to support you in gaining a deeper understanding of yourself, clarifying what truly matters, and encouraging you as you move forward on your authentic chosen path. I trust that the answers you seek already reside within you, and I am here to help you access and connect with that inner wisdom.
Hi there, I'm Brenda! I am a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) in Washington, DC. I have been licensed for over 20 years and have worked with many populations in many settings. I am passionate about my work with individuals and families to collaborate and support each individual in reaching their mental health goals. My style and approach are a good fit for individuals of all ages. I do enjoy working with teens and young adults who may be dealing with the challenges of life transitions and social pressures.
Hi there, I'm Brenda! I am a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) in Washington, DC. I have been licensed for over 20 years and have worked with many populations in many settings. I am passionate about my work with individuals and families to collaborate and support each individual in reaching their mental health goals. My style and approach are a good fit for individuals of all ages. I do enjoy working with teens and young adults who may be dealing with the challenges of life transitions and social pressures.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
You may be navigating life’s challenges—grief, anxiety, family stress, or transitions—and seeking meaningful change. You may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of the next step, but you also hold the strength to move forward. I’m here to walk alongside you, offering support and collaboration as you define your goals and rediscover your resilience.
How will you know when you no longer need therapy? Maybe it’s smiling more, crying less, or setting healthier boundaries. Whatever your answer, I’ll hold space with empathy and curiosity as we explore the path to get you there—together.
You may be navigating life’s challenges—grief, anxiety, family stress, or transitions—and seeking meaningful change. You may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of the next step, but you also hold the strength to move forward. I’m here to walk alongside you, offering support and collaboration as you define your goals and rediscover your resilience.
How will you know when you no longer need therapy? Maybe it’s smiling more, crying less, or setting healthier boundaries. Whatever your answer, I’ll hold space with empathy and curiosity as we explore the path to get you there—together.
Will be accepting additional clients starting September 2025. I specialize in working with clients through pregnancy, childbirth, traumatic birth, NICU stays, postpartum, miscarriage, and IVF. In addition to my perinatal mood and anxiety disorder speciality, I have a particular interest in working with emerging adults as they graduate college and navigate complex changes in their careers, relationships, and identities.
Will be accepting additional clients starting September 2025. I specialize in working with clients through pregnancy, childbirth, traumatic birth, NICU stays, postpartum, miscarriage, and IVF. In addition to my perinatal mood and anxiety disorder speciality, I have a particular interest in working with emerging adults as they graduate college and navigate complex changes in their careers, relationships, and identities.
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Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists
How does mindfulness-based cognitive therapy work?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy originated in the work of John Kabat-Zinn of the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He developed mindfulness-based stress reduction, which is a technique found in yoga and meditation. MBCT is a combination of this type of stress reduction and cognitive behavioral therapy; it essentially quiets emotional distress through mindfulness, utilizing proper breathing and meditation. These techniques aim to bring the individual into the present moment when in a state of distress.
When do I know if I need treatment with mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
If an individual’s mind is filled with emotional distress and general negativity, the person may feel trapped. A mindfulness-based cognitive therapist can help a person change their thinking patterns as well as their behavior through calm acceptance and compassion. This therapy can provide an individual with the coping skills needed for a healthier and more constructive life.
What should I expect from mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
This therapy often takes place in group sessions. A therapist will work with the group as well as with each individual. Meditation and breathing exercises are core practices that aim to invite inquiry and discovery into a person’s troubled mental state. The objective is to identify and lessen negative thoughts and behaviors and move toward optimal health and productivity. The individual will see life in a more realistic way. This therapy is supportive, accepting, and warm.
Is mindfulness-based cognitive therapy effective?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy is evidence-based and effective. One study found that people with major depressive disorder have benefitted from this type of therapy; the person accepts their distressed thoughts and also moves into healthier patterns of thinking. This therapy also aims to move an individual away from automatic negative responses. This type of therapy can bring a person lifelong change, with higher levels of satisfaction, less stress, as well as positive emotional and behavioral habits.