Play Therapy in Washington, DC
Graciela Bilis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, MEd, LPC-VA, LC-MD, NCC
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
MRS. BILIS, MS, MEd, Director of Ominis, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and a Certified Meditation Instructor, practices Integrative Counseling, an approach that takes into consideration both mind and body to reach wellness. Mrs. Bilis offers a multi-dimensional analysis and treatment plan uniquely designed for each individual. This approach includes the best and proven Eastern and Western modalities and practical life skills and resources to individuals, couples, and families to help them achieve optimum mind, body, and spiritual harmony in their lives and their environment.
MRS. BILIS, MS, MEd, Director of Ominis, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and a Certified Meditation Instructor, practices Integrative Counseling, an approach that takes into consideration both mind and body to reach wellness. Mrs. Bilis offers a multi-dimensional analysis and treatment plan uniquely designed for each individual. This approach includes the best and proven Eastern and Western modalities and practical life skills and resources to individuals, couples, and families to help them achieve optimum mind, body, and spiritual harmony in their lives and their environment.
Giana M. Davis is a graduate from Columbia University School of Social Work, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Maryland, Virginia, NYC, and Washington, D.C., and a Certified Health Education Specialist. With over 10 years in the field of public health, fitness, and social work, Ms. Davis works with young children, adolescents, young and older adults dealing with a variety of health and mental health concerns. Ms. Davis integrates culturally sensitive holistic evidence-based modalities in daily work to address the concerns of her clients, while supporting her clients to achieve improved quality of life and healing.
Giana M. Davis is a graduate from Columbia University School of Social Work, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Maryland, Virginia, NYC, and Washington, D.C., and a Certified Health Education Specialist. With over 10 years in the field of public health, fitness, and social work, Ms. Davis works with young children, adolescents, young and older adults dealing with a variety of health and mental health concerns. Ms. Davis integrates culturally sensitive holistic evidence-based modalities in daily work to address the concerns of her clients, while supporting her clients to achieve improved quality of life and healing.
We are convinced we have a problem. We're focused on it, worried about it, and it often feels like it defines us. These problems tend to show up or worsen during life and relationship transitions. Attending to what isn't working, as well as being intentional about addressing these problems, is necessary for change. Easily overlooked though, are the jewels - the opportunities hiding behind those problems. Psychotherapy provides a safe space for growth opportunities - offering compassion to those parts of ourselves we don't like or shame us, while allowing for the fluidity, flexibility and movement required for transformations.
We are convinced we have a problem. We're focused on it, worried about it, and it often feels like it defines us. These problems tend to show up or worsen during life and relationship transitions. Attending to what isn't working, as well as being intentional about addressing these problems, is necessary for change. Easily overlooked though, are the jewels - the opportunities hiding behind those problems. Psychotherapy provides a safe space for growth opportunities - offering compassion to those parts of ourselves we don't like or shame us, while allowing for the fluidity, flexibility and movement required for transformations.
Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. As a client centered therapist, my goal is to help you develop your true potential and lead a life worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life.
Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. As a client centered therapist, my goal is to help you develop your true potential and lead a life worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life.
Therapy in CO, DC & VA for breakups, anxiety and stress. I work with clients with concerns such as anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem, relationships (peer, spousal, dating, breakups), sleep issues, and life transitions. My approach is based on my belief in the importance of the therapeutic relationship and having a safe, supportive, non-judgmental space where clients can feel understood, accepted, connected, can share and explore their experiences, strengthen and expand upon coping skills, and develop insights.
Therapy in CO, DC & VA for breakups, anxiety and stress. I work with clients with concerns such as anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem, relationships (peer, spousal, dating, breakups), sleep issues, and life transitions. My approach is based on my belief in the importance of the therapeutic relationship and having a safe, supportive, non-judgmental space where clients can feel understood, accepted, connected, can share and explore their experiences, strengthen and expand upon coping skills, and develop insights.
Therapy is often about change - changing oneself or parts of one's life. Taking steps towards change requires tremendous courage, but many people find the rewards of this process well worth the effort. A supportive, helpful guide can go a long way towards making productive changes and that is where I come in. Support is my primary role; my secondary role is to help individuals identify thoughts or behaviors that are limiting progress in one's life. In addition to helping with a wide range of common symptoms like stress, anxiety, depression, I specialize in health psychology (coping with illness).
Therapy is often about change - changing oneself or parts of one's life. Taking steps towards change requires tremendous courage, but many people find the rewards of this process well worth the effort. A supportive, helpful guide can go a long way towards making productive changes and that is where I come in. Support is my primary role; my secondary role is to help individuals identify thoughts or behaviors that are limiting progress in one's life. In addition to helping with a wide range of common symptoms like stress, anxiety, depression, I specialize in health psychology (coping with illness).
Welcome. Life can feel heavy at times—especially when anxiety, past experiences, or big changes leave you feeling stuck or unsure of yourself. You may be trying to hold it all together while quietly struggling inside. Our practice offers a caring, compassionate, and confidential space for individuals, couples, and families to talk openly, feel understood, and begin healing. You don’t have to have it all figured out. We’re here to help, at your pace.
Welcome. Life can feel heavy at times—especially when anxiety, past experiences, or big changes leave you feeling stuck or unsure of yourself. You may be trying to hold it all together while quietly struggling inside. Our practice offers a caring, compassionate, and confidential space for individuals, couples, and families to talk openly, feel understood, and begin healing. You don’t have to have it all figured out. We’re here to help, at your pace.
Do you experience anxiety, depression, or chronic stress? Would you like therapy to be a collaborative process, where we determine a personalized approach to our work together? I blend insight-oriented therapy to deepen self-understanding, mindfulness practices to cultivate awareness and compassion, cognitive-behavioral interventions to relieve symptoms, and mind-body medicine to regulate the nervous system. With specialized training in yoga and meditation, I enjoy interweaving Western clinical psychology with Eastern practices for a holistic, strengths based, mind-body approach. I also offer Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP).
Do you experience anxiety, depression, or chronic stress? Would you like therapy to be a collaborative process, where we determine a personalized approach to our work together? I blend insight-oriented therapy to deepen self-understanding, mindfulness practices to cultivate awareness and compassion, cognitive-behavioral interventions to relieve symptoms, and mind-body medicine to regulate the nervous system. With specialized training in yoga and meditation, I enjoy interweaving Western clinical psychology with Eastern practices for a holistic, strengths based, mind-body approach. I also offer Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP).
Sometimes people come to therapy because something big happened. More often, it is quieter than that. You may feel stuck, unsure, or more reactive than you want to be. Maybe your confidence is not where it used to be. Maybe you are constantly second-guessing yourself. Maybe you are holding everything together, or maybe you feel like you are barely keeping up.
Sometimes people come to therapy because something big happened. More often, it is quieter than that. You may feel stuck, unsure, or more reactive than you want to be. Maybe your confidence is not where it used to be. Maybe you are constantly second-guessing yourself. Maybe you are holding everything together, or maybe you feel like you are barely keeping up.
Envision a forest path you’ve followed again and again. Once comforting, it now feels limiting and uninspired. A star breaks through the clouds, inviting you to step off the familiar trail and explore uncharted ground. Though uncertainty and fear arise, you recognize that staying on the old path would mean standing still.
Envision a forest path you’ve followed again and again. Once comforting, it now feels limiting and uninspired. A star breaks through the clouds, inviting you to step off the familiar trail and explore uncharted ground. Though uncertainty and fear arise, you recognize that staying on the old path would mean standing still.
We overcome difficulties, adjust to changes, and manage difficult emotions best when we do not have to go at it alone. I offer a supportive, goal oriented partnership to help you identify specific challenges, and strengthen capacity to experience joy, compassionate self regard, and healthy relationships. I have over 40 years of experience helping children, couples, adults, and parents who feel stuck increase emotional wellness. I am a trauma informed therapist, trained to heal relational and attachment injuries across the lifespan. I can help you identify and address obstacles to your emotional growth and well being.
We overcome difficulties, adjust to changes, and manage difficult emotions best when we do not have to go at it alone. I offer a supportive, goal oriented partnership to help you identify specific challenges, and strengthen capacity to experience joy, compassionate self regard, and healthy relationships. I have over 40 years of experience helping children, couples, adults, and parents who feel stuck increase emotional wellness. I am a trauma informed therapist, trained to heal relational and attachment injuries across the lifespan. I can help you identify and address obstacles to your emotional growth and well being.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker dedicated to supporting individuals, families and adolescents (15yrs +) in navigating life’s challenges and fostering personal growth. I bring 5 years of experience in mental health care and a passion for creating a safe and compassionate space where clients feel empowered to explore their emotions, discover their strengths, and achieve their goals. Tambien hablo español, haz una cita para recibir apoyo en tu idioma nativo.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker dedicated to supporting individuals, families and adolescents (15yrs +) in navigating life’s challenges and fostering personal growth. I bring 5 years of experience in mental health care and a passion for creating a safe and compassionate space where clients feel empowered to explore their emotions, discover their strengths, and achieve their goals. Tambien hablo español, haz una cita para recibir apoyo en tu idioma nativo.
I utilize play/expressive therapy and sandtray to enable children to express and work through their inner dynamics; teach mindfulness to increase regulation; work with feelings and sensations in the mind and body to help develop self-awareness and release and integrate distressing thoughts and emotions; and use EMDR.
I work with children and teens and their families. I address issues including problematical attachment with parents and/or caregivers, negative self-image, trauma, depression, anxiety, anger, oppositionality, poor communication and social skills, acting out behaviors, sibling problems, and difficulties in school. As a therapist, I establish a safe "container" in which to work with children and parents together in order to strengthen a child's positive sense of self, reinforce the family system and bonds of attachment, and promote behavioral and emotional regulation. I work with teachers and school administrators to help children learn and thrive in school
I utilize play/expressive therapy and sandtray to enable children to express and work through their inner dynamics; teach mindfulness to increase regulation; work with feelings and sensations in the mind and body to help develop self-awareness and release and integrate distressing thoughts and emotions; and use EMDR.
I work with children and teens and their families. I address issues including problematical attachment with parents and/or caregivers, negative self-image, trauma, depression, anxiety, anger, oppositionality, poor communication and social skills, acting out behaviors, sibling problems, and difficulties in school. As a therapist, I establish a safe "container" in which to work with children and parents together in order to strengthen a child's positive sense of self, reinforce the family system and bonds of attachment, and promote behavioral and emotional regulation. I work with teachers and school administrators to help children learn and thrive in school
Couple and family therapy can sometimes serve as an efficient and effective strategy to improve the wellness of the whole family system. Sometimes severe psychological distress and suffering is located within the couple or family, rather than solely within a given person as it may appear at times. I have built up a strong skill set to offer a particular form of couple and family therapy known as "psychoanalytic couple/family therapy" which zeroes in on the undercurrent, unconscious meanings for destructive, relationship patterns that are outside the awareness of the couple/family.
Couple and family therapy can sometimes serve as an efficient and effective strategy to improve the wellness of the whole family system. Sometimes severe psychological distress and suffering is located within the couple or family, rather than solely within a given person as it may appear at times. I have built up a strong skill set to offer a particular form of couple and family therapy known as "psychoanalytic couple/family therapy" which zeroes in on the undercurrent, unconscious meanings for destructive, relationship patterns that are outside the awareness of the couple/family.
I use an integrative approach in my practice, drawing from attachment-based therapies, play therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing.
With over 18 years of experience in clinical social work across our team, we provide compassionate, client-centered therapy to children, adults, and families throughout CO, DC, MD, NY, and VA. Our mission is to help individuals and families navigate life’s challenges by creating a safe, supportive, and collaborative therapeutic environment where clients feel truly seen and understood. We believe every person and family is unique, which is why our clinicians tailor treatment using strength-based practices and integrative therapeutic approaches to meet each client’s goals, needs, and lived experience.
I use an integrative approach in my practice, drawing from attachment-based therapies, play therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing.
With over 18 years of experience in clinical social work across our team, we provide compassionate, client-centered therapy to children, adults, and families throughout CO, DC, MD, NY, and VA. Our mission is to help individuals and families navigate life’s challenges by creating a safe, supportive, and collaborative therapeutic environment where clients feel truly seen and understood. We believe every person and family is unique, which is why our clinicians tailor treatment using strength-based practices and integrative therapeutic approaches to meet each client’s goals, needs, and lived experience.
With 50 years of clinical experience, a Duke U. Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, I am an empathic, results-oriented psychologist. Some of my specialties: relationships, anxiety, depression, stress reduction, intimacy, trauma, & abuse. I work with adults, adolescents, & children in individual, couple, family & group therapy. I counsel in Spanish, French & Japanese. I've authored 4 books on intimacy & relationships & hold FREE monthly Zoom workshops on Mindfulness, Creative Movement & Relationships using guided imagery & music. My licensed associates and I serve MD, D.C. & VA. My interactive audio flyer is available at AacCounseling.com.
With 50 years of clinical experience, a Duke U. Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, I am an empathic, results-oriented psychologist. Some of my specialties: relationships, anxiety, depression, stress reduction, intimacy, trauma, & abuse. I work with adults, adolescents, & children in individual, couple, family & group therapy. I counsel in Spanish, French & Japanese. I've authored 4 books on intimacy & relationships & hold FREE monthly Zoom workshops on Mindfulness, Creative Movement & Relationships using guided imagery & music. My licensed associates and I serve MD, D.C. & VA. My interactive audio flyer is available at AacCounseling.com.
I am both an art therapist and licensed professional counselor in private practice in Silver Spring, MD. I work mostly online and am also licensed in Washington, DC and Virginia, I see adults with trauma, with family relationships problems, and with couples issues. The clients I work with present a wide range of concerns from a need for support, to seeking personal growth, to manifesting serious mental health problems. Before entering private practice, I directed an art therapy department in a large army medical center where military members and their families were hospitalized for emotional disorders.
I am both an art therapist and licensed professional counselor in private practice in Silver Spring, MD. I work mostly online and am also licensed in Washington, DC and Virginia, I see adults with trauma, with family relationships problems, and with couples issues. The clients I work with present a wide range of concerns from a need for support, to seeking personal growth, to manifesting serious mental health problems. Before entering private practice, I directed an art therapy department in a large army medical center where military members and their families were hospitalized for emotional disorders.
Welcome and thank you for your interest in my practice! I'm Natasha, a Licensed Psychotherapist and Certified Sport Social Worker specializing in the unique mental health needs of student and professional athletes. With 15 years of clinical experience across diverse settings, I've developed a specialized approach to helping athletes overcome mental barriers and optimize performance. My expertise includes addressing the specific pressures faced by athletes at all levels of competition. My practice is uniquely positioned to serve athletes by creating a safe space where athletes can address both sport-specific and life stressors.
Welcome and thank you for your interest in my practice! I'm Natasha, a Licensed Psychotherapist and Certified Sport Social Worker specializing in the unique mental health needs of student and professional athletes. With 15 years of clinical experience across diverse settings, I've developed a specialized approach to helping athletes overcome mental barriers and optimize performance. My expertise includes addressing the specific pressures faced by athletes at all levels of competition. My practice is uniquely positioned to serve athletes by creating a safe space where athletes can address both sport-specific and life stressors.
I also offer play therapy, traditional psychotherapy, and parent guidance sessions.
My therapeutic approach is integrative and client-centered, blending psychodynamic psychotherapy and CBT techniques, and creative therapies like art and sand tray therapy. I believe personal growth occurs through the power of storytelling, whether through words, play, or creative expression, all within a compassionate therapeutic relationship.
I also offer play therapy, traditional psychotherapy, and parent guidance sessions.
My therapeutic approach is integrative and client-centered, blending psychodynamic psychotherapy and CBT techniques, and creative therapies like art and sand tray therapy. I believe personal growth occurs through the power of storytelling, whether through words, play, or creative expression, all within a compassionate therapeutic relationship.
Do you feel like you've been carrying too much for too long? Are you a high achiever, nurturer, teacher, creative or a therapist? Perhaps you hold it together on the outside but feel burnt out or disconnected inside. You might pressure yourself, feeling like you "should" feel better. I specialize in working with highly sensitive people (HSP) navigating OCD, ADHD, neurodivergence, anxiety, and/or relationship or attachment issues. I work with a lot of people with complex trauma. My goal is to help you feel safe enough to reparent or reconnect with your younger self and offer tools to shift unhelpful thoughts or patterns.
Do you feel like you've been carrying too much for too long? Are you a high achiever, nurturer, teacher, creative or a therapist? Perhaps you hold it together on the outside but feel burnt out or disconnected inside. You might pressure yourself, feeling like you "should" feel better. I specialize in working with highly sensitive people (HSP) navigating OCD, ADHD, neurodivergence, anxiety, and/or relationship or attachment issues. I work with a lot of people with complex trauma. My goal is to help you feel safe enough to reparent or reconnect with your younger self and offer tools to shift unhelpful thoughts or patterns.
