Polyamory and ENM Therapists in Washington, DC
As children, we are learning from interactions with our parents who we are and how to fit into the world around us. After we leave home, we become our own parents as we continue to learn about ourselves and how to find our own place in life. And when we have families of our own, we are now parents both for our children and for ourselves, as we continue to understand more about who we are. I provide a warm, empathic and accepting environment where you can explore your current life challenges, as well as address past issues that impact your everyday life.
As children, we are learning from interactions with our parents who we are and how to fit into the world around us. After we leave home, we become our own parents as we continue to learn about ourselves and how to find our own place in life. And when we have families of our own, we are now parents both for our children and for ourselves, as we continue to understand more about who we are. I provide a warm, empathic and accepting environment where you can explore your current life challenges, as well as address past issues that impact your everyday life.
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.
Georgiana Mora
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
8 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20036
Waitlist for new clients
I believe that each person has an innate ability to heal from trauma and pain. Events from the past can impact our mind and body in the present- sometimes getting in the way of current relationships and goals. I offer a safe space to tap into transformative healing, self-exploration, and personal growth. My clients bring an array of issues to therapy including trauma, addiction, sexual difficulties, relationship challenges, self-injury, and dissociation. I work collaboratively, recognizing that each client brings their own unique strengths to the work.
I believe that each person has an innate ability to heal from trauma and pain. Events from the past can impact our mind and body in the present- sometimes getting in the way of current relationships and goals. I offer a safe space to tap into transformative healing, self-exploration, and personal growth. My clients bring an array of issues to therapy including trauma, addiction, sexual difficulties, relationship challenges, self-injury, and dissociation. I work collaboratively, recognizing that each client brings their own unique strengths to the work.
Individuals seek out therapy with me for reasons ranging from panic attacks and existential dread, life transitions, disordered eating and identity exploration. In relationship/couples therapy, I help folks get unstuck from entrenched patterns, like trading blame or feeling unappreciated and misunderstood. Couples sometimes seek therapy with me to address co-parenting challenges, to explore questions around identity and sexuality, and to get help making big decisions. Sometimes folks aren't sure what they want, but they know their relationship isn't going the way either party hoped. Other times the goal is simply to stop fighting.
Individuals seek out therapy with me for reasons ranging from panic attacks and existential dread, life transitions, disordered eating and identity exploration. In relationship/couples therapy, I help folks get unstuck from entrenched patterns, like trading blame or feeling unappreciated and misunderstood. Couples sometimes seek therapy with me to address co-parenting challenges, to explore questions around identity and sexuality, and to get help making big decisions. Sometimes folks aren't sure what they want, but they know their relationship isn't going the way either party hoped. Other times the goal is simply to stop fighting.
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.
As a clinician, I am focused on helping clients find a life of meaning and value. Often times in our pain there is incredibly useful information about what is important to us. As humans, we have evolved to move away from physical pain, to escape it: and for most types of pain, those methods work! But for emotional pain, avoidance not only doesn’t get rid of our pain and suffering, it often amplifies it. In discovering how each individual client finds meaning in their lives, we ground ourselves in the willingness to walk toward our pain, rather than away from it. It is in this space that we find healing and meaningful change.
As a clinician, I am focused on helping clients find a life of meaning and value. Often times in our pain there is incredibly useful information about what is important to us. As humans, we have evolved to move away from physical pain, to escape it: and for most types of pain, those methods work! But for emotional pain, avoidance not only doesn’t get rid of our pain and suffering, it often amplifies it. In discovering how each individual client finds meaning in their lives, we ground ourselves in the willingness to walk toward our pain, rather than away from it. It is in this space that we find healing and meaningful change.
Finding yourself stuck in the same relationship patterns, struggling to move forward after trauma or loss, or having difficulty coping with life changes and conditions? Healing and self-discovery are possible, so you can create a rich and meaningful life. By integrating mind-body practices, I can help you reconnect with yourself and others, regulate your nervous system, and better navigate life’s challenges. I specialize in supporting folks with trauma, burnout, relationship issues (including poly/ENM), and eco-distress/climate grief. If you experience stress from caring for/about others and our climate, I am ready to support you.
Finding yourself stuck in the same relationship patterns, struggling to move forward after trauma or loss, or having difficulty coping with life changes and conditions? Healing and self-discovery are possible, so you can create a rich and meaningful life. By integrating mind-body practices, I can help you reconnect with yourself and others, regulate your nervous system, and better navigate life’s challenges. I specialize in supporting folks with trauma, burnout, relationship issues (including poly/ENM), and eco-distress/climate grief. If you experience stress from caring for/about others and our climate, I am ready to support you.
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.
I will work with you to illuminate the meaning of your experience and help you practice greater self-acceptance. Therapy goals/counseling/education will be tailored to your unique needs. I may show you how to change your behavior by using Mindfulness/changing your thoughts, recovery/harm reduction tools to address substance use, guidance/education/resources for exploring sexual orientation/gender identity/transitioning/coming out, provide couples/individual work for better communication in relationships, and/or I can apply EMDR/somatic-based approaches for trauma/anxiety and even substance using/behavioral urges.
I will work with you to illuminate the meaning of your experience and help you practice greater self-acceptance. Therapy goals/counseling/education will be tailored to your unique needs. I may show you how to change your behavior by using Mindfulness/changing your thoughts, recovery/harm reduction tools to address substance use, guidance/education/resources for exploring sexual orientation/gender identity/transitioning/coming out, provide couples/individual work for better communication in relationships, and/or I can apply EMDR/somatic-based approaches for trauma/anxiety and even substance using/behavioral urges.
I love working with LGBTQIA+ folks! I enjoy work with all humans across the lifespan, sexuality and gender spectrum on issues ranging from relationship concerns to life transitions, identity formation, and grief. I support you where you are and where you wish to be.
I love working with LGBTQIA+ folks! I enjoy work with all humans across the lifespan, sexuality and gender spectrum on issues ranging from relationship concerns to life transitions, identity formation, and grief. I support you where you are and where you wish to be.
If you’re considering therapy, you may be in a time of stress or transition. My goal is to ease your access to psychotherapy by providing you or your family with confidential online therapy, from the comfort of your own home. While I work with clients of all ages in any stage of life, my specialties include teen and family LGBTQIA issues, prenatal/postpartum challenges, parenting children with disabilities and working with women who feel “stuck.”
If you’re considering therapy, you may be in a time of stress or transition. My goal is to ease your access to psychotherapy by providing you or your family with confidential online therapy, from the comfort of your own home. While I work with clients of all ages in any stage of life, my specialties include teen and family LGBTQIA issues, prenatal/postpartum challenges, parenting children with disabilities and working with women who feel “stuck.”
Welcome! I am Dr. Shepherd, a dedicated therapist who is passionate about supporting individuals from all backgrounds, with a special commitment to the LGBTQ+ community. I believe that therapy is a transformative journey, especially when grounded in compassion, understanding, and authenticity. Throughout my career, I’ve had the honor of working with diverse populations, including LGBTQ+ adolescents and adults. I am deeply aware of the unique challenges that Queer individuals may face, from navigating identity development and systemic challenges to building fulfilling relationships and finding spaces where one feels seen and valued.
Welcome! I am Dr. Shepherd, a dedicated therapist who is passionate about supporting individuals from all backgrounds, with a special commitment to the LGBTQ+ community. I believe that therapy is a transformative journey, especially when grounded in compassion, understanding, and authenticity. Throughout my career, I’ve had the honor of working with diverse populations, including LGBTQ+ adolescents and adults. I am deeply aware of the unique challenges that Queer individuals may face, from navigating identity development and systemic challenges to building fulfilling relationships and finding spaces where one feels seen and valued.
Gender-focused queer care for folks of all ages and identities.
Gender-focused queer care for folks of all ages and identities.
Wherever you are in life's journey, when you need support you deserve a therapist who takes the time to understand you. Whether you are experiencing stress related to work, challenges in relationships, or struggling with any other area of life, you deserve support that is specific to you, from someone who cares about and prioritizes your needs. I am passionate about helping people in the LGBTQ community, and as a member of the community myself, I understand the importance of having a therapist who can care for you with competence and respect, positivity toward sex and non-monogamy, and without judgment.
Wherever you are in life's journey, when you need support you deserve a therapist who takes the time to understand you. Whether you are experiencing stress related to work, challenges in relationships, or struggling with any other area of life, you deserve support that is specific to you, from someone who cares about and prioritizes your needs. I am passionate about helping people in the LGBTQ community, and as a member of the community myself, I understand the importance of having a therapist who can care for you with competence and respect, positivity toward sex and non-monogamy, and without judgment.
I work with a diverse range of people seeking individual therapy in a supportive, collaborative environment—particularly those navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, acculturation challenges, burnout, life transitions, and the mental-health impacts of discrimination, HIV/AIDS, and social stressors. Clients come when they need a safe, nonjudgmental space to gain clarity, emotional relief, and practical coping skills. Using an integrative, evidence-based approach centered on CBT, I create treatment plans that blend skill-building, psychoeducation, and targeted interventions.
I work with a diverse range of people seeking individual therapy in a supportive, collaborative environment—particularly those navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, acculturation challenges, burnout, life transitions, and the mental-health impacts of discrimination, HIV/AIDS, and social stressors. Clients come when they need a safe, nonjudgmental space to gain clarity, emotional relief, and practical coping skills. Using an integrative, evidence-based approach centered on CBT, I create treatment plans that blend skill-building, psychoeducation, and targeted interventions.
Eating disorders can be all encompassing and can start to take over so many different aspects of your life. It becomes hard to do anything without hearing the eating disorder’s disapproving voice in your head making comments about your food intake, your body, and most painfully, who you are as a person. This voice is not you. We can work together to help you fight back and regain your identity. You do not need to have an eating disorder for us to work together, I also work with those struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, life transitions, trauma, relationships, and identity.
Eating disorders can be all encompassing and can start to take over so many different aspects of your life. It becomes hard to do anything without hearing the eating disorder’s disapproving voice in your head making comments about your food intake, your body, and most painfully, who you are as a person. This voice is not you. We can work together to help you fight back and regain your identity. You do not need to have an eating disorder for us to work together, I also work with those struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, life transitions, trauma, relationships, and identity.
My approach to therapy is compassionate, collaborative, holistic and individualized, meeting you where you are. I am passionate about the process of therapy and will help you to develop insight, identify and reach your goals and enhance wellness. I specialize in treating couples and individuals coping with mental health and relationship concerns. My aim is to engage in collaboration to illuminate, foster insight and clarify what is within as well as the path ahead.
My approach to therapy is compassionate, collaborative, holistic and individualized, meeting you where you are. I am passionate about the process of therapy and will help you to develop insight, identify and reach your goals and enhance wellness. I specialize in treating couples and individuals coping with mental health and relationship concerns. My aim is to engage in collaboration to illuminate, foster insight and clarify what is within as well as the path ahead.
My approach is anchored in creating an identity-affirming, judgment free space that fosters self-awareness, behavioral change, and personal growth. I offer a combination of talk therapy and somatic work, empowering clients to understand their body's stress response and learn to regulate their emotions and nervous system. Drawing from a strength-based approach, I emphasize clients' resilience and unique strengths while acknowledging the enduring impact of early relationships and experiences. I specialize in supporting LGBTQIA+ adults on their journey of identity exploration, affirmation, and celebration.
My approach is anchored in creating an identity-affirming, judgment free space that fosters self-awareness, behavioral change, and personal growth. I offer a combination of talk therapy and somatic work, empowering clients to understand their body's stress response and learn to regulate their emotions and nervous system. Drawing from a strength-based approach, I emphasize clients' resilience and unique strengths while acknowledging the enduring impact of early relationships and experiences. I specialize in supporting LGBTQIA+ adults on their journey of identity exploration, affirmation, and celebration.
Hello! My name is Christine and I am currently a CIT at Diversified Lifestyle Services under the direct supervision of Dr. Antoinette Lancaster. I am currently pursuing my master's degree in Forensic Counseling at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology in Washington D.C. My focus is supporting people going through life transitions and assisting them in meeting their goals. I am strengthening my skills in Cognitive-Behavioral Theory and utilizing integrative approaches to help clients meet their needs and goals. I have a special interest in working with returning citizens, behavioral issues, and anxiety.
Hello! My name is Christine and I am currently a CIT at Diversified Lifestyle Services under the direct supervision of Dr. Antoinette Lancaster. I am currently pursuing my master's degree in Forensic Counseling at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology in Washington D.C. My focus is supporting people going through life transitions and assisting them in meeting their goals. I am strengthening my skills in Cognitive-Behavioral Theory and utilizing integrative approaches to help clients meet their needs and goals. I have a special interest in working with returning citizens, behavioral issues, and anxiety.
Congratulations on searching for someone to help you explore your mental health! It's not an easy decision and therapy can be challenging at times, but I have the utmost respect for people willing to face their vulnerable parts in order to grow and develop. The fit between a client and a counselor is an important part of therapy, so I recommend reaching out to speak with me further to see if I might be able to be of service for what you are seeking. I'll list some considerations here so you can see if you'd like to reach out to discuss our potential work together. I offer a free consultation session to explore your options.
Congratulations on searching for someone to help you explore your mental health! It's not an easy decision and therapy can be challenging at times, but I have the utmost respect for people willing to face their vulnerable parts in order to grow and develop. The fit between a client and a counselor is an important part of therapy, so I recommend reaching out to speak with me further to see if I might be able to be of service for what you are seeking. I'll list some considerations here so you can see if you'd like to reach out to discuss our potential work together. I offer a free consultation session to explore your options.
