Parenting Therapists in Washington, DC
As a parent who navigated the journey of receiving a child's diagnosis and completed parent training myself, I also offer specialized coaching for parents of children with ADHD, emotional regulation challenges, or listening difficulties.
I know firsthand the difference effective strategies can make for both you and your child. As a parent myself with a child that has ADHD, I can deeply empathize with your journey.
As a parent who navigated the journey of receiving a child's diagnosis and completed parent training myself, I also offer specialized coaching for parents of children with ADHD, emotional regulation challenges, or listening difficulties.
I know firsthand the difference effective strategies can make for both you and your child. As a parent myself with a child that has ADHD, I can deeply empathize with your journey.
As a bilingual psychotherapist, I have worked with adults, adolescents, children and families striving to improve their lives and learn necessary skills to manage their difficulties around issues of depression, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, grief and loss and parenting.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with close to 20 years of experience. My approach with is to create safe environment that is collaborative where we work together towards your personal goals. By exploring, processing and challenging your thoughts and feelings, we can uncover your strenghts and develop new healthy ways of coping.
As a bilingual psychotherapist, I have worked with adults, adolescents, children and families striving to improve their lives and learn necessary skills to manage their difficulties around issues of depression, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, grief and loss and parenting.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with close to 20 years of experience. My approach with is to create safe environment that is collaborative where we work together towards your personal goals. By exploring, processing and challenging your thoughts and feelings, we can uncover your strenghts and develop new healthy ways of coping.
I love to support clients who are experiencing : Stress, Anxiety Trauma &abuse, Grief, Career difficulties, Compassion fatigue, Relationship issues , Family conflicts , Parenting issues , Self esteem , Depression , Coping with life changes, Coaching , Blended Family Issues , Caregiver Issues, Guilt and Shame , Life Purpose , Self-Love , Women's Issues
If you have experienced generational trauma, grief and loss, career challenges, work life balance challenges, and self-esteem issues, you need a therapist who is committed to supporting you in changing the narrative of your life. When we work together you will discover and pursue your life’s passions.
I love to support clients who are experiencing : Stress, Anxiety Trauma &abuse, Grief, Career difficulties, Compassion fatigue, Relationship issues , Family conflicts , Parenting issues , Self esteem , Depression , Coping with life changes, Coaching , Blended Family Issues , Caregiver Issues, Guilt and Shame , Life Purpose , Self-Love , Women's Issues
If you have experienced generational trauma, grief and loss, career challenges, work life balance challenges, and self-esteem issues, you need a therapist who is committed to supporting you in changing the narrative of your life. When we work together you will discover and pursue your life’s passions.
I provide individual, couples, and family therapy as well as parent consultation.
I have a systems perspective and often encourage the inclusion of family and other significant persons to work as a team in support of change. I find cognitive-behavioral, relational, solution-focused, and parent-child interaction therapy techniques to be appropriate and effective with many clients. My assessment services include intellectual testing and ADHD evaluation.
I provide individual, couples, and family therapy as well as parent consultation.
I have a systems perspective and often encourage the inclusion of family and other significant persons to work as a team in support of change. I find cognitive-behavioral, relational, solution-focused, and parent-child interaction therapy techniques to be appropriate and effective with many clients. My assessment services include intellectual testing and ADHD evaluation.
Amelia Bigesby—Kids & Adults. Build coping skills.
Counselor, MS, LGPC
Verified Verified
Online Only
Therapy can help you recover from depression, be a calmer and more effective parent, reduce anxiety, build resilience, build healthy relationships, and gain confidence.
Do you or your child struggle with anxiety, depression, or ADHD? Do you have difficulty building healthy relationships or experience intrusive thoughts? In therapy, you can build coping skills and get practical help for anxiety, self-esteem, depression, relationships, and more. Difficult experiences in your past or mental health struggles in the present don't have to dictate your future. We will work to equip you with the internal resources that you need to thrive. Reach out to me today to learn more about therapy. You can develop new thinking patterns and behaviors that promote positive coping. I am looking forward to helping!
Therapy can help you recover from depression, be a calmer and more effective parent, reduce anxiety, build resilience, build healthy relationships, and gain confidence.
Do you or your child struggle with anxiety, depression, or ADHD? Do you have difficulty building healthy relationships or experience intrusive thoughts? In therapy, you can build coping skills and get practical help for anxiety, self-esteem, depression, relationships, and more. Difficult experiences in your past or mental health struggles in the present don't have to dictate your future. We will work to equip you with the internal resources that you need to thrive. Reach out to me today to learn more about therapy. You can develop new thinking patterns and behaviors that promote positive coping. I am looking forward to helping!
Parenting is hard and messy work, yes.
Adult clients come to me when feeling stuck, anxious, or depressed. Others are coping with life changes, relationship issues, trauma, or loss. I strive to be an honest, accepting, and active partner in your journey to greater fulfillment. Using a variety of approaches, I support my clients to gain insight and self-acceptance, to navigate life transitions, to deepen relationships, and to make meaning from loss. Therapy is self-care. Now is the time to seek the support you deserve. Give me a call, email, or check out my website. Let's get started.
Parenting is hard and messy work, yes.
Adult clients come to me when feeling stuck, anxious, or depressed. Others are coping with life changes, relationship issues, trauma, or loss. I strive to be an honest, accepting, and active partner in your journey to greater fulfillment. Using a variety of approaches, I support my clients to gain insight and self-acceptance, to navigate life transitions, to deepen relationships, and to make meaning from loss. Therapy is self-care. Now is the time to seek the support you deserve. Give me a call, email, or check out my website. Let's get started.
Lynn Roush
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCPC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20036
Waitlist for new clients
Are you a new parent struggling to navigate changing relationships with a spouse or other family members?
I believe in showing up as my authentic self to connect with you in a genuine way. Sessions with me are all about curiosity, and looking closely at your thoughts and feelings to figure out what we can learn from them. In therapy, we will work as a team to identify patterns that aren't working and ways to replace them with new behaviors that do serve you.
Are you a new parent struggling to navigate changing relationships with a spouse or other family members?
I believe in showing up as my authentic self to connect with you in a genuine way. Sessions with me are all about curiosity, and looking closely at your thoughts and feelings to figure out what we can learn from them. In therapy, we will work as a team to identify patterns that aren't working and ways to replace them with new behaviors that do serve you.
Whether it be a career change, adjustment to life post-graduation or becoming a new parent, I can help you more confidently handle this transition.
Finding the right therapist is an important part of having a positive experience in therapy. I am committed to working collaboratively with my clients to help them achieve their goals, manage difficult life situations and better understand themselves. My goal is to help you on your journey to a more fulfilling and balanced life. I am warm, accepting and non-judgmental. Whether you are looking for strategies to manage a challenging life situation, wish to improve your relationships or seek to increase your overall emotional well-being, I offer a safe environment in which you can explore these areas of your life.
Whether it be a career change, adjustment to life post-graduation or becoming a new parent, I can help you more confidently handle this transition.
Finding the right therapist is an important part of having a positive experience in therapy. I am committed to working collaboratively with my clients to help them achieve their goals, manage difficult life situations and better understand themselves. My goal is to help you on your journey to a more fulfilling and balanced life. I am warm, accepting and non-judgmental. Whether you are looking for strategies to manage a challenging life situation, wish to improve your relationships or seek to increase your overall emotional well-being, I offer a safe environment in which you can explore these areas of your life.
Ana Radakovic
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CGP, ATR
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20036
Areas of interest include trauma, addiction, eating disorders, attachment, codependency, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, sexuality, gender identity, parenting, infertility, grief & loss.
I am a psychotherapist located in Washington, DC offering individual, group, and couples therapy. I enjoy helping people live authentically and thrive in all areas of their lives. I pull from a variety of therapeutic approaches and techniques, but collaborate with each individual to create a space that best suits one’s unique set of needs and goals. My therapeutic style is warm, compassionate, and appropriately challenging.
Areas of interest include trauma, addiction, eating disorders, attachment, codependency, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, sexuality, gender identity, parenting, infertility, grief & loss.
I am a psychotherapist located in Washington, DC offering individual, group, and couples therapy. I enjoy helping people live authentically and thrive in all areas of their lives. I pull from a variety of therapeutic approaches and techniques, but collaborate with each individual to create a space that best suits one’s unique set of needs and goals. My therapeutic style is warm, compassionate, and appropriately challenging.
I enjoy working with clients struggling with anxiety, depression, concerns related to pregnancy/postpartum, parenting, relational challenges, ADHD, and autism.
I am a psychologist who provides virtual therapy for teens and adults. I strive to build a warm and collaborative relationship through which positive change can occur. In therapy, I help clients learn effective strategies to manage difficult feelings, as well as develop greater insight into how they have been shaped by past experiences. My approach is integrative, and I incorporate psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and other techniques to meet each client's needs. I also have expertise in psychological evaluation, and I do testing for learning disorders, ADHD, autism, and emotional concerns.
I enjoy working with clients struggling with anxiety, depression, concerns related to pregnancy/postpartum, parenting, relational challenges, ADHD, and autism.
I am a psychologist who provides virtual therapy for teens and adults. I strive to build a warm and collaborative relationship through which positive change can occur. In therapy, I help clients learn effective strategies to manage difficult feelings, as well as develop greater insight into how they have been shaped by past experiences. My approach is integrative, and I incorporate psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and other techniques to meet each client's needs. I also have expertise in psychological evaluation, and I do testing for learning disorders, ADHD, autism, and emotional concerns.
I also draw from lived experiences with marriage, divorce, solo parenting, and alternative romantic relationships.
I love working with couples and individuals with difficulty in romantic relationships (i.e. sexual issues, communication, infidelity, divorce - especially recent ones), adults who come from dysfunctional childhoods, as well as those with anxiety, impulsivity, and addiction. I also enjoy working with those in non-traditional romantic relationships (i.e. ethically non-monogamous, polyamorous). I am sex positive therapist. I work best with clients who are engaged, thoughtful, and motivated for change. My style is empathic and direct, with a sense of humor. I believe strongly in the therapeutic alliance and the client/therapist fit.
I also draw from lived experiences with marriage, divorce, solo parenting, and alternative romantic relationships.
I love working with couples and individuals with difficulty in romantic relationships (i.e. sexual issues, communication, infidelity, divorce - especially recent ones), adults who come from dysfunctional childhoods, as well as those with anxiety, impulsivity, and addiction. I also enjoy working with those in non-traditional romantic relationships (i.e. ethically non-monogamous, polyamorous). I am sex positive therapist. I work best with clients who are engaged, thoughtful, and motivated for change. My style is empathic and direct, with a sense of humor. I believe strongly in the therapeutic alliance and the client/therapist fit.
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Psychological Testing & Evaluations - Dr. Dean
Psychologist, PsyD, QME, Author
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20003
I conduct ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, legal / forensic evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic psychological evaluations, immigration evaluations, adoption evaluations, parenting / bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness for duty evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychological evaluations / assessments.
Psychological evaluations / assessments can be utilized to determine eligibility for specific services or accommodations in school or the workplace. They may be required by a court order or in legal/forensic cases. Also, a psychological evaluation may be needed in cases involving professional licensing boards, child custody matters, and immigration.
I conduct ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, legal / forensic evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic psychological evaluations, immigration evaluations, adoption evaluations, parenting / bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness for duty evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychological evaluations / assessments.
Psychological evaluations / assessments can be utilized to determine eligibility for specific services or accommodations in school or the workplace. They may be required by a court order or in legal/forensic cases. Also, a psychological evaluation may be needed in cases involving professional licensing boards, child custody matters, and immigration.
I provide client-centered therapy for all ages and stages, Children, Adolescents, and Adults offering individual and couples counseling on a wide range of topics: Parenting Depression & Suicidal Feelings Divorce Domestic Violence & Abuse Loss Grief Anxiety Disorders Self-Esteem Relationship Conflict Personality & Thing Disorders.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 20 years of experience in guiding others to broaden their perspectives. After over 30 years in the Public Schools I retired to focus full time on my Practice "Love First", emphasizing love as life's core value. My mission is to help individuals cultivate self-love, retrain their minds, and navigate life's challenges positively.
I provide client-centered therapy for all ages and stages, Children, Adolescents, and Adults offering individual and couples counseling on a wide range of topics: Parenting Depression & Suicidal Feelings Divorce Domestic Violence & Abuse Loss Grief Anxiety Disorders Self-Esteem Relationship Conflict Personality & Thing Disorders.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 20 years of experience in guiding others to broaden their perspectives. After over 30 years in the Public Schools I retired to focus full time on my Practice "Love First", emphasizing love as life's core value. My mission is to help individuals cultivate self-love, retrain their minds, and navigate life's challenges positively.
Lastly, I have a specialization in preschool mental health through providing Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) for anxiety and temper tantrums/moodiness in young children.
I further specialize in the 18-30s crowd. Unhealed wounds may resurface as you navigate romance, sexuality, school/career, family, identity (BIPOC/AAPI, adult child of immigrants, LGBTQIA+, faith). You feel stressed, anxious, depressed, not enough. You have problems w/ sleep, boundaries, body image, self-esteem, social comparison. Therapy can provide relief.
Lastly, I have a specialization in preschool mental health through providing Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) for anxiety and temper tantrums/moodiness in young children.
I further specialize in the 18-30s crowd. Unhealed wounds may resurface as you navigate romance, sexuality, school/career, family, identity (BIPOC/AAPI, adult child of immigrants, LGBTQIA+, faith). You feel stressed, anxious, depressed, not enough. You have problems w/ sleep, boundaries, body image, self-esteem, social comparison. Therapy can provide relief.
Ruthie Arbit Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20016
Are you overwhelmed by tantrums from kids and ineffective parenting strategies?
We are an experienced team specializing in pediatric, perinatal, adolescent, adult. couples, and family therapy. We also have a psychiatrist and occupational therapist on our team so use a collaborative and holistic approach to care.
Are you overwhelmed by tantrums from kids and ineffective parenting strategies?
We are an experienced team specializing in pediatric, perinatal, adolescent, adult. couples, and family therapy. We also have a psychiatrist and occupational therapist on our team so use a collaborative and holistic approach to care.
Psychological Testing & Evaluations - Dr. Dean
Psychologist, PsyD, QME, Author
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20036
I conduct ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, legal / forensic evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic psychological evaluations, immigration evaluations, adoption evaluations, parenting / bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness for duty evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychological evaluations / assessments.
Psychological evaluations / assessments can be utilized to determine eligibility for specific services or accommodations in school or the workplace. They may be required by a court order or in legal/forensic cases. Also, a psychological evaluation may be needed in cases involving professional licensing boards, child custody matters, and immigration.
I conduct ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, legal / forensic evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic psychological evaluations, immigration evaluations, adoption evaluations, parenting / bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness for duty evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychological evaluations / assessments.
Psychological evaluations / assessments can be utilized to determine eligibility for specific services or accommodations in school or the workplace. They may be required by a court order or in legal/forensic cases. Also, a psychological evaluation may be needed in cases involving professional licensing boards, child custody matters, and immigration.
I am especially passionate about supporting LGBTQ individuals and people on a fertility, pregnancy and parenting journey.
Whether you are conflicted about a relationship, are adjusting to a major life change, or are working to heal from past pain and forge a path forward, it can be a challenge to know where to begin. Together, we will work to gain a deeper understanding of your concerns and needs, and harness your strengths to identify solutions to stressors. My clinical practice stems from a social justice and feminist anti-oppressive lens, recognizing you as the expert of your experience and myself as a collaborative partner in achieving your individualized goals.
I am especially passionate about supporting LGBTQ individuals and people on a fertility, pregnancy and parenting journey.
Whether you are conflicted about a relationship, are adjusting to a major life change, or are working to heal from past pain and forge a path forward, it can be a challenge to know where to begin. Together, we will work to gain a deeper understanding of your concerns and needs, and harness your strengths to identify solutions to stressors. My clinical practice stems from a social justice and feminist anti-oppressive lens, recognizing you as the expert of your experience and myself as a collaborative partner in achieving your individualized goals.
Webster utilizes evidence-based interventions including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Habit Reversal Training (HRT) as well as parenting skills and support in managing and decreasing problematic behaviors and emotion regulation difficulties in children.
Dr. Webster is a psychologist with extensive clinical training and experience in the evidence-based treatment of anxiety (GAD, Panic Disorder, Specific Phobias, Social Anxiety), mood (depression, adjustment to life stressors), obsessive-compulsive spectrum, impulse control and emotion regulation disorders serving children, adolescents, adults and families in community and hospital-based settings.
Webster utilizes evidence-based interventions including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Habit Reversal Training (HRT) as well as parenting skills and support in managing and decreasing problematic behaviors and emotion regulation difficulties in children.
Dr. Webster is a psychologist with extensive clinical training and experience in the evidence-based treatment of anxiety (GAD, Panic Disorder, Specific Phobias, Social Anxiety), mood (depression, adjustment to life stressors), obsessive-compulsive spectrum, impulse control and emotion regulation disorders serving children, adolescents, adults and families in community and hospital-based settings.
Whether you are experiencing symptoms related to anxiety, depression, grief and loss; problems with relationships, parenting, or self-esteem; or a general sense of disconnectedness – whatever it is – I recognize that therapy is self-work, and it's not easy.
My practice focus is the unique experiences of Black women. In addition to traditional talk therapy to glean how your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors inform your process, I use mind-body awareness, emotionally focused therapy and provide psychoeducation about the neuroscience of trauma to help you understand, identify, and achieve optimal well-being.
Whether you are experiencing symptoms related to anxiety, depression, grief and loss; problems with relationships, parenting, or self-esteem; or a general sense of disconnectedness – whatever it is – I recognize that therapy is self-work, and it's not easy.
My practice focus is the unique experiences of Black women. In addition to traditional talk therapy to glean how your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors inform your process, I use mind-body awareness, emotionally focused therapy and provide psychoeducation about the neuroscience of trauma to help you understand, identify, and achieve optimal well-being.
Laureen Rodgers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW, PMH-C, CCM
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I work with women, moms and couples on a variety of issues– anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief/loss, infertility, caregiver stress, chronic illness, career exploration and burnout, parenting, and relationship/family issues.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious or disconnected from others? Maybe you are struggling with identity and a changing lifestyle while newly pregnant. Is parenthood and other life transitions causing hardship or a strain on your relationships? Sometimes we can feel overwhelmed by challenging situations and overcome by our intrusive thoughts. There is a path to feeling better, creating stronger relationships and thriving in life. My practice helps women, Moms and couples handle life transitions by offering a comfortable and understanding environment while creating a tailored approach to address your needs and wellness goals.
I work with women, moms and couples on a variety of issues– anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief/loss, infertility, caregiver stress, chronic illness, career exploration and burnout, parenting, and relationship/family issues.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious or disconnected from others? Maybe you are struggling with identity and a changing lifestyle while newly pregnant. Is parenthood and other life transitions causing hardship or a strain on your relationships? Sometimes we can feel overwhelmed by challenging situations and overcome by our intrusive thoughts. There is a path to feeling better, creating stronger relationships and thriving in life. My practice helps women, Moms and couples handle life transitions by offering a comfortable and understanding environment while creating a tailored approach to address your needs and wellness goals.
