Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT) Therapists in Washington, DC
Life can be difficult, but psychotherapy can help navigate challenging times. As a clinical psychologist, I combine evidence-based approaches to psychological assessment and treatments to help individuals across the lifespan manage their difficult symptoms and overcome life’s obstacles. Collaboratively, we will develop a strong therapeutic relationship, and you will learn skills to manage psychological symptoms while being afforded an open, inviting space to explore life’s challenges. I believe in treating clients with warmth, empathy, and respect, and together we will engage in work to help you reach your best self.
Life can be difficult, but psychotherapy can help navigate challenging times. As a clinical psychologist, I combine evidence-based approaches to psychological assessment and treatments to help individuals across the lifespan manage their difficult symptoms and overcome life’s obstacles. Collaboratively, we will develop a strong therapeutic relationship, and you will learn skills to manage psychological symptoms while being afforded an open, inviting space to explore life’s challenges. I believe in treating clients with warmth, empathy, and respect, and together we will engage in work to help you reach your best self.
Capitol Hill Counseling and Resource Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LPC, PsyD, PhD
Washington, DC 20002
At the Capitol Hill Counseling and Resource Center, we know life isn't always easy. At some point, many of us need a little help to work through the challenges we face. Everyone has battles to fight and hurdles to overcome at some point. Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, relationship issues or something else, there is hope. Initially, you may be hesitant to seek help thru therapy. Most people are, but when you do, you can be confident you are taking a courageous first step towards getting to a better place and a better you. We're ready to help you become the person you want to be. We offer help, healing and hope.
At the Capitol Hill Counseling and Resource Center, we know life isn't always easy. At some point, many of us need a little help to work through the challenges we face. Everyone has battles to fight and hurdles to overcome at some point. Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, relationship issues or something else, there is hope. Initially, you may be hesitant to seek help thru therapy. Most people are, but when you do, you can be confident you are taking a courageous first step towards getting to a better place and a better you. We're ready to help you become the person you want to be. We offer help, healing and hope.
Thérèse Verley Strodel
Counselor, LPC, LMHC
1 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20011
Waitlist for new clients
Hello! Congratulations on taking this important first step in your healing journey! If you're struggling with depression, stress, anxiety, trauma, grief or other life transitions, I’d be honored to work collaboratively with you. When we better understand our patterns of behavior, we can then make small changes, that have great impact. This is how we find peace and equanimity. I will assist you in understanding what is getting in the way of living your best life, creating a non-judgmental and supportive space to discover your strengths and what is most important to you. Your healing journey awaits!
Hello! Congratulations on taking this important first step in your healing journey! If you're struggling with depression, stress, anxiety, trauma, grief or other life transitions, I’d be honored to work collaboratively with you. When we better understand our patterns of behavior, we can then make small changes, that have great impact. This is how we find peace and equanimity. I will assist you in understanding what is getting in the way of living your best life, creating a non-judgmental and supportive space to discover your strengths and what is most important to you. Your healing journey awaits!
Therapy can be an intimidating process, and my goal is to provide an open, safe environment to help instill support, understanding and empowerment throughout your therapeutic journey. Whether you’re looking to build confidence as an individual or within your relationship, together we can build the tools you need to succeed. I believe in fostering hope and creating a safe space for individuals/couples/families to process, as well as find healthy solutions.My passion is helping others find confidence within themselves, and/or within relationships.
Therapy can be an intimidating process, and my goal is to provide an open, safe environment to help instill support, understanding and empowerment throughout your therapeutic journey. Whether you’re looking to build confidence as an individual or within your relationship, together we can build the tools you need to succeed. I believe in fostering hope and creating a safe space for individuals/couples/families to process, as well as find healthy solutions.My passion is helping others find confidence within themselves, and/or within relationships.
I am trained in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy ( PCIT)- tailored for children aged 2-7.
I hold licensure as an independent clinical social worker and possess dual Master's degrees-an MA in clinical psychology and an MSW in clinical social work. Over the course of my clinical career, I have gained experience in various settings such as outpatient, inpatient, hospitals, foster care, and schools, offering therapeutic assistance to a diverse range of individuals. Presently, I provide therapy to clients spanning various ages and backgrounds. My expertise includes working with individuals dealing with issues like depression, anxiety, ADHD, OCD, anger, and other emotional health challenges.
I am trained in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy ( PCIT)- tailored for children aged 2-7.
I hold licensure as an independent clinical social worker and possess dual Master's degrees-an MA in clinical psychology and an MSW in clinical social work. Over the course of my clinical career, I have gained experience in various settings such as outpatient, inpatient, hospitals, foster care, and schools, offering therapeutic assistance to a diverse range of individuals. Presently, I provide therapy to clients spanning various ages and backgrounds. My expertise includes working with individuals dealing with issues like depression, anxiety, ADHD, OCD, anger, and other emotional health challenges.
I work with busy professionals and adults navigating trauma, anxiety, or ADHD. You may appear high-functioning on the outside while feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally exhausted inside. Whether you’re carrying work stress, managing emotional intensity, or struggling with focus and follow-through, therapy with me offers space to slow down, make sense of what’s happening, and feel more grounded. My approach is practical, collaborative, and focused on what matters most to you—helping you build insight, resilience, and sustainable change.
I work with busy professionals and adults navigating trauma, anxiety, or ADHD. You may appear high-functioning on the outside while feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally exhausted inside. Whether you’re carrying work stress, managing emotional intensity, or struggling with focus and follow-through, therapy with me offers space to slow down, make sense of what’s happening, and feel more grounded. My approach is practical, collaborative, and focused on what matters most to you—helping you build insight, resilience, and sustainable change.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Washington, DC. My goal as your or your child's therapist, is to make you feel unconditionally accepted and to create an environment in which I can support you in your growth and understanding of self. I believe everyone has the innate ability to know themselves and create personal change. I would be honored to support you in discovering this ability. I am most passionate and skilled in helping children ages 5-18 and people experiencing perinatal mental health needs.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Washington, DC. My goal as your or your child's therapist, is to make you feel unconditionally accepted and to create an environment in which I can support you in your growth and understanding of self. I believe everyone has the innate ability to know themselves and create personal change. I would be honored to support you in discovering this ability. I am most passionate and skilled in helping children ages 5-18 and people experiencing perinatal mental health needs.
Being a parent can be one of life’s greatest rewards. It also is one of life’s most challenging responsibilities. My goal is to assist parents and children through the transitions of divorce and beyond to achieve the best outcomes possible.
Being a parent can be one of life’s greatest rewards. It also is one of life’s most challenging responsibilities. My goal is to assist parents and children through the transitions of divorce and beyond to achieve the best outcomes possible.
We all have emotional health needs, but many of us were never taught the tools to care for ourselves—especially during times of stress, transition, or trauma. When these needs go unmet, they can show up in our lives as anxiety, depression, burnout, or relationship struggles.
I specialize in supporting individuals in the perinatal period—whether you're navigating infertility, pregnancy, postpartum adjustment, or pregnancy loss. I hold an advanced certification as a Certified Perinatal Mental Health Therapist (PMH-C) and bring a deep understanding of the emotional complexities that can arise during this time.
We all have emotional health needs, but many of us were never taught the tools to care for ourselves—especially during times of stress, transition, or trauma. When these needs go unmet, they can show up in our lives as anxiety, depression, burnout, or relationship struggles.
I specialize in supporting individuals in the perinatal period—whether you're navigating infertility, pregnancy, postpartum adjustment, or pregnancy loss. I hold an advanced certification as a Certified Perinatal Mental Health Therapist (PMH-C) and bring a deep understanding of the emotional complexities that can arise during this time.
I am a mental health professional with a deep commitment to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges and heal from emotional pain. I specialize in working with people experiencing anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, trauma histories, and difficult life transitions. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of your next step, I aim to provide a safe, supportive space where you can feel seen and understood.
I am a mental health professional with a deep commitment to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges and heal from emotional pain. I specialize in working with people experiencing anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, trauma histories, and difficult life transitions. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of your next step, I aim to provide a safe, supportive space where you can feel seen and understood.
Joseph is a holistic and integrative therapist and his core principles are compassion, collaboration, and transparency. He has extensive experience in counseling individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, work/life balance stressors, life transitions, substance use, and other areas. He provides counseling to couples and families to address stress, communication concerns, and conflict. Additionally, Joseph facilitates groups including a Men’s Wellness Group, an Emotional Regulation Basics group, and a Healthy Relationships Group.
Joseph is a holistic and integrative therapist and his core principles are compassion, collaboration, and transparency. He has extensive experience in counseling individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, work/life balance stressors, life transitions, substance use, and other areas. He provides counseling to couples and families to address stress, communication concerns, and conflict. Additionally, Joseph facilitates groups including a Men’s Wellness Group, an Emotional Regulation Basics group, and a Healthy Relationships Group.
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.
Connie is a mental health therapist who, with empathy, assesses and treats anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and life challenges. She offers guidance to assist in defining goals, plan action and gain insight. Dr. Smith is licensed in DC, Delaware, Florida, and Virginia and holds National Certified Counselors (NCC) certification. She has provided counseling services for more than 30 years.
Connie is a mental health therapist who, with empathy, assesses and treats anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and life challenges. She offers guidance to assist in defining goals, plan action and gain insight. Dr. Smith is licensed in DC, Delaware, Florida, and Virginia and holds National Certified Counselors (NCC) certification. She has provided counseling services for more than 30 years.
My approach is integrative, but reach out if you're curious about a certain treatment (CBT/ERP, ACT, PCIT).
I provide psychotherapy to children/teens experiencing anxiety (sleep, separation, social, excessive worry, panic, and phobias), depression and/or ADHD. In addition, I specialize in anxiety, stress & depression that is specifically tied to (1) health/medical problems (e.g., type 1 diabetes, picky eating/ARFID, food allergy, chronic pain, GI, sleep, etc) and/or (2) identity concerns (race/ethnicity, LGBTQIA+, religion). Lastly, I have a specialization in preschool mental health.
My approach is integrative, but reach out if you're curious about a certain treatment (CBT/ERP, ACT, PCIT).
I provide psychotherapy to children/teens experiencing anxiety (sleep, separation, social, excessive worry, panic, and phobias), depression and/or ADHD. In addition, I specialize in anxiety, stress & depression that is specifically tied to (1) health/medical problems (e.g., type 1 diabetes, picky eating/ARFID, food allergy, chronic pain, GI, sleep, etc) and/or (2) identity concerns (race/ethnicity, LGBTQIA+, religion). Lastly, I have a specialization in preschool mental health.
As a therapist, I integrate cognitive-behavioral and humanistic theories, which I find effective in building meaningful therapeutic relationships while simultaneously challenging and restructuring thoughts and modifying relevant behaviors. My personal and professional experiences living in different parts of the world have increased my sensitivity to the differences in how individuals from different cultural backgrounds experience mental health concerns and seek treatment. As such, I am passionate about making mental health resources accessible to a wide range of communities, and strive to provide culturally sensitive treatments.
As a therapist, I integrate cognitive-behavioral and humanistic theories, which I find effective in building meaningful therapeutic relationships while simultaneously challenging and restructuring thoughts and modifying relevant behaviors. My personal and professional experiences living in different parts of the world have increased my sensitivity to the differences in how individuals from different cultural backgrounds experience mental health concerns and seek treatment. As such, I am passionate about making mental health resources accessible to a wide range of communities, and strive to provide culturally sensitive treatments.
I serve adults, birthing people, adolescents, and children with trauma, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, and race-based stress/trauma. I help clients access their own inner wisdom, and guide them through their healing journey, illuminated by the resilience of the human body and spirit.
I serve adults, birthing people, adolescents, and children with trauma, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, and race-based stress/trauma. I help clients access their own inner wisdom, and guide them through their healing journey, illuminated by the resilience of the human body and spirit.
Our practice offers PCIT ( parent child interaction therapy) and SPACE (supportive parenting for anxious childhood emotions) for parents and toddlers through teens, as well as couples counseling.
If you feel anxious, sad, overwhelmed or stuck, if you are frustrated by your family or relationships, navigating a difficult life transition or simply worn out, we may be a good fit for you. Our therapists are skilled, compassionate, nonjudgmental and passionate about our work. We’ll help you ease symptoms, gain deeper insight into your concerns, and create lasting change.
Our providers specialize in anxiety, depression, stress, career/academic concerns, relationships and life transitions, with sub-specialties in infertility, pregnancy, parenting, chronic pain, multicultural identities, ENM and more.
Our practice offers PCIT ( parent child interaction therapy) and SPACE (supportive parenting for anxious childhood emotions) for parents and toddlers through teens, as well as couples counseling.
If you feel anxious, sad, overwhelmed or stuck, if you are frustrated by your family or relationships, navigating a difficult life transition or simply worn out, we may be a good fit for you. Our therapists are skilled, compassionate, nonjudgmental and passionate about our work. We’ll help you ease symptoms, gain deeper insight into your concerns, and create lasting change.
Our providers specialize in anxiety, depression, stress, career/academic concerns, relationships and life transitions, with sub-specialties in infertility, pregnancy, parenting, chronic pain, multicultural identities, ENM and more.
I’m the founder and director of The Center for Family Well-Being, where we aim -- through our groups, individual therapy, and classes -- to help kids, teens, adults, couples, and families fully realize their potential with confidence, understanding, and an open heart. We're a group of highly-trained holistic therapists who integrate Western psychotherapy with the wisdom of Eastern mindful awareness practice, as well as other mind-body healing methods, for greater awareness, connection, and well-being for our clients -- within themselves and with others in their lives.
I’m the founder and director of The Center for Family Well-Being, where we aim -- through our groups, individual therapy, and classes -- to help kids, teens, adults, couples, and families fully realize their potential with confidence, understanding, and an open heart. We're a group of highly-trained holistic therapists who integrate Western psychotherapy with the wisdom of Eastern mindful awareness practice, as well as other mind-body healing methods, for greater awareness, connection, and well-being for our clients -- within themselves and with others in their lives.
Often clients benefit from somatic practices, positive psychology, psychoanalytic insights, coaching, and parent-child interaction therapy.
Are you overwhelmed by anxiety, weighed down by depression, or stuck in painful relationship patterns? Do you often feel lost, disconnected, or unsure of how to move forward? Persistent worry, self-doubt, or emotional exhaustion can make it hard to connect with others. You don't have to navigate this alone. In therapy, you can expect support, understanding, and practical tools that help you gain clarity and confidence. Therapy provides a safe space to explore emotions, heal from past experiences, develop healthier coping strategies to manage stress, improve self-confidence, and build stronger connections. Reach out today.
Often clients benefit from somatic practices, positive psychology, psychoanalytic insights, coaching, and parent-child interaction therapy.
Are you overwhelmed by anxiety, weighed down by depression, or stuck in painful relationship patterns? Do you often feel lost, disconnected, or unsure of how to move forward? Persistent worry, self-doubt, or emotional exhaustion can make it hard to connect with others. You don't have to navigate this alone. In therapy, you can expect support, understanding, and practical tools that help you gain clarity and confidence. Therapy provides a safe space to explore emotions, heal from past experiences, develop healthier coping strategies to manage stress, improve self-confidence, and build stronger connections. Reach out today.
Strengthening Prides Mental Health Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, ADHD-CP, CDBT, CSAM
Online Only
Strengthening Prides uses evidence based treatments designed to empower youths and help them acquire the tools needed to fortify cohesiveness within home, school, and the community.
Strengthening Prides uses evidence based treatments designed to empower youths and help them acquire the tools needed to fortify cohesiveness within home, school, and the community.
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Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT) Therapists
Does parent-child interaction therapy (PCIT) work?
PCIT is an evidence-based treatment that has been shown to be effective across domains, including for children with behavioral problems, those on the autism spectrum, and those who have experienced early childhood trauma. Further, studies have found that the skills developed through PCIT benefit not only the child in therapy but also siblings, as the parent internalizes lessons learned in sessions and is able to incorporate them into interactions with other family members.
How long does PCIT last?
The duration of treatment depends on the specific challenges clients face. Sessions are typically 60 to 90 minutes long, and treatment lasts, on average, between 12 and 20 sessions. Factors that influence treatment duration include how regularly a client attends treatment, how much progress is achieved between sessions, the particular skills that need development, and the extent to which the parent and therapist see improvement.
Can PCIT be done online?
PCIT is among the therapy types best suited for video sessions. Therapists are able to communicate with parents with essentially the same ease, and by observing the parent and child at home in their normal environment, the therapist may gain additional insight into their interactions, as the child will have their normal toys and may feel more comfortable and act more naturally than they would in a therapist’s room.
Does PCIT help parents?
In addition to the skills parents develop through the treatment, PCIT has also been shown to reduce frustration, stress, and depression in parents and promote confidence and a sense of calm when dealing with their children. The desired outcomes of PCIT include a reduction in defiant and aggressive behavior by children and an improvement in communicating their feelings productively, complying with parental instruction, and behaving according to parents’ rules. Growth in these areas can be a relief for parents.