Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists in Washington, DC
Deciding to begin therapy can be a difficult step, but by building a supportive therapeutic relationship, we can understand what’s painful and troubling to you in a way that feels manageable. Maybe you’re not where you want to be in your life; you find yourself repeating familiar patterns and feeling stuck, or you feel overwhelmed by life transitions, anxiety, relationship struggles, loss, or addiction. You might find that talking to your family and friends isn’t helping you cope with your challenges as much as you'd like, and you realize you need a different kind of support.
Deciding to begin therapy can be a difficult step, but by building a supportive therapeutic relationship, we can understand what’s painful and troubling to you in a way that feels manageable. Maybe you’re not where you want to be in your life; you find yourself repeating familiar patterns and feeling stuck, or you feel overwhelmed by life transitions, anxiety, relationship struggles, loss, or addiction. You might find that talking to your family and friends isn’t helping you cope with your challenges as much as you'd like, and you realize you need a different kind of support.
I provide therapy for anxiety, burnout, relationship stress, life transitions, or simply feeling things are not working the way they used to.
A lot of my clients are high-functioning professionals, students, or creatives who look like they have it together on the outside, but internally feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or exhausted.
I offer in-person and online services. My office is located in Washington D.C., NW.
I provide therapy for anxiety, burnout, relationship stress, life transitions, or simply feeling things are not working the way they used to.
A lot of my clients are high-functioning professionals, students, or creatives who look like they have it together on the outside, but internally feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or exhausted.
I offer in-person and online services. My office is located in Washington D.C., NW.
At its core, therapy is a conversation. Like a greenhouse, this specially crafted conversation we call “therapy” aims to nurture and ripen our words, thoughts, images, emotions, and sensations, all "vitals" of the mind, so that they can become useful in our growth journey, both inside and outside the therapy room. Within the protective bounds of therapy, we find a rare space to talk, enhanced by the luxury of time and undivided attention, an array of choices, the chance for “multiple takes,” and a pause button. It is also in this space where the invitation to discover our innermost self or play a completely new role lives.
At its core, therapy is a conversation. Like a greenhouse, this specially crafted conversation we call “therapy” aims to nurture and ripen our words, thoughts, images, emotions, and sensations, all "vitals" of the mind, so that they can become useful in our growth journey, both inside and outside the therapy room. Within the protective bounds of therapy, we find a rare space to talk, enhanced by the luxury of time and undivided attention, an array of choices, the chance for “multiple takes,” and a pause button. It is also in this space where the invitation to discover our innermost self or play a completely new role lives.
We all face difficulties at some point in life. Psychotherapy is a process of understanding the source of these difficulties, and working to understand and address them, in the context of an empathic therapeutic relationship. I am particularly concerned with how we create a meaningful life, engage in intimate relationships, and feel authentic connection with others. My clinical areas of interest include relationship issues, anxiety, depression, sexual identity/fluidity, and racial/cultural trauma.
We all face difficulties at some point in life. Psychotherapy is a process of understanding the source of these difficulties, and working to understand and address them, in the context of an empathic therapeutic relationship. I am particularly concerned with how we create a meaningful life, engage in intimate relationships, and feel authentic connection with others. My clinical areas of interest include relationship issues, anxiety, depression, sexual identity/fluidity, and racial/cultural trauma.
I am a licensed independent clinical social worker in the District of Columbia, Maryland & Virginia. I have over 15 years of independent clinical experience providing, private practice services, counseling services for the federal government and counseling individuals and families in non-profit and medical settings, military members and their families.
I have provided psycho-education groups, professional development consultations/presentations, psychosocial assessments and multi-therapeutic counseling to clients with a variety of mental health and substance abuse disorders.
I am a licensed independent clinical social worker in the District of Columbia, Maryland & Virginia. I have over 15 years of independent clinical experience providing, private practice services, counseling services for the federal government and counseling individuals and families in non-profit and medical settings, military members and their families.
I have provided psycho-education groups, professional development consultations/presentations, psychosocial assessments and multi-therapeutic counseling to clients with a variety of mental health and substance abuse disorders.
You are someone who has always carried the weight of expectations- balancing family, culture, identity, belonging, mental wellbeing, and personal ambitions. You might be experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, or lingering effects of generational trauma. Perhaps you're struggling with setting boundaries, feeling overwhelmed by familial responsibilities, or dealing with the unspoken rule that mental health isn't something we talk about.
Deep down, you want to feel heard, understood, and valued. You want to break cycles, heal from past wounds, and develop a stronger sense of self.
You are someone who has always carried the weight of expectations- balancing family, culture, identity, belonging, mental wellbeing, and personal ambitions. You might be experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, or lingering effects of generational trauma. Perhaps you're struggling with setting boundaries, feeling overwhelmed by familial responsibilities, or dealing with the unspoken rule that mental health isn't something we talk about.
Deep down, you want to feel heard, understood, and valued. You want to break cycles, heal from past wounds, and develop a stronger sense of self.
I love helping individuals and couples achieve their goals and aspirations. I offer a caring, safe, and healing environment that allows clients the opportunity to explore, experience, work through problems, and create solutions that expand their potential for growth and wellness. As a proponent of integrative and holistic therapy that honors the mind-body connection and its impact on well-being, health, and happiness, I attend to the whole person, not just a set of symptoms or problems. I emphasize teaching skills that develop inner resources for successful coping in life. I use a variety of methods, but the method has to meet your needs.
I love helping individuals and couples achieve their goals and aspirations. I offer a caring, safe, and healing environment that allows clients the opportunity to explore, experience, work through problems, and create solutions that expand their potential for growth and wellness. As a proponent of integrative and holistic therapy that honors the mind-body connection and its impact on well-being, health, and happiness, I attend to the whole person, not just a set of symptoms or problems. I emphasize teaching skills that develop inner resources for successful coping in life. I use a variety of methods, but the method has to meet your needs.
We are a team of caring and thoughtful therapists with a wide range of specialties. At the practice, we view therapy as a collaborative process, an opportunity to talk through challenges, gain perspective, and feel more supported in your life. Together, you and your therapist can work on understanding your emotions, recognizing patterns that may be leaving you stuck, and building tools to manage stress, improve relationships, and move toward the changes you want. With time, therapy can help you create lasting change that not only ease current struggles but also strengthen your ability to navigate future challenges with resilience.
We are a team of caring and thoughtful therapists with a wide range of specialties. At the practice, we view therapy as a collaborative process, an opportunity to talk through challenges, gain perspective, and feel more supported in your life. Together, you and your therapist can work on understanding your emotions, recognizing patterns that may be leaving you stuck, and building tools to manage stress, improve relationships, and move toward the changes you want. With time, therapy can help you create lasting change that not only ease current struggles but also strengthen your ability to navigate future challenges with resilience.
Find Your Healing, Growth, and Grounding
At Desert Rose Healing Space, I offer therapy that’s both clinically grounded and deeply human. As a Licensed Clinical Counselor and Art Therapist, I take a holistic, multicultural approach—blending proven, evidence-based techniques with a warm, down-to-earth style.
I specialize in helping individuals facing:
Anxiety & Depression,
Complex Childhood Trauma,
Self-worth & Identity Challenges,
Relationship Issues,
Motherhood & Life transitions.
I also work with couples, using the Gottman Method to rebuild trust, deepen intimacy, and strengthen commitment.
Find Your Healing, Growth, and Grounding
At Desert Rose Healing Space, I offer therapy that’s both clinically grounded and deeply human. As a Licensed Clinical Counselor and Art Therapist, I take a holistic, multicultural approach—blending proven, evidence-based techniques with a warm, down-to-earth style.
I specialize in helping individuals facing:
Anxiety & Depression,
Complex Childhood Trauma,
Self-worth & Identity Challenges,
Relationship Issues,
Motherhood & Life transitions.
I also work with couples, using the Gottman Method to rebuild trust, deepen intimacy, and strengthen commitment.
From my experiences, I know that there is no “one-size-fits-all” treatment and work in conjunction with clients to address concerns and identify problem areas. Through providing a nurturing, non-judgemental and supportive space, I help clients develop insight as well as skills to help clients reach their full potential. I work from a strengths-based perspective and believe that the relationship is essential in a therapeutic setting.
From my experiences, I know that there is no “one-size-fits-all” treatment and work in conjunction with clients to address concerns and identify problem areas. Through providing a nurturing, non-judgemental and supportive space, I help clients develop insight as well as skills to help clients reach their full potential. I work from a strengths-based perspective and believe that the relationship is essential in a therapeutic setting.
I create an environment that helps clients explore both the internal and external barriers to their healing and growth. As a psychologist I pull from working with diverse groups of people and assist on issues of trauma, grief, loss, relationship difficulties, wellness and health. To me, therapy is best when it's a mix of approaches that are used strategically to create a nonjudgmental and empathic atmosphere. My style is both warm and thought-provoking, and I actively collaborate with and support those with whom I work.
I create an environment that helps clients explore both the internal and external barriers to their healing and growth. As a psychologist I pull from working with diverse groups of people and assist on issues of trauma, grief, loss, relationship difficulties, wellness and health. To me, therapy is best when it's a mix of approaches that are used strategically to create a nonjudgmental and empathic atmosphere. My style is both warm and thought-provoking, and I actively collaborate with and support those with whom I work.
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.
We offer individual therapy for clients age 12+, with a particular focus on college students, young adults and established professionals. 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.
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.
We offer individual therapy for clients age 12+, with a particular focus on college students, young adults and established professionals. 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.
My experience is grounded in trauma-informed care, and I’ve worked in a variety of settings, including hospitals, long-term shelters, and transitional housing programs. I have worked with young adults to older adults, addressing trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, spirituality, and adjustment disorders, using a diverse range of evidence-based practices. I am dedicated to providing a validating, non-judgmental, and healing space where clients feel valued, heard, and empowered. In my practice, I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
My experience is grounded in trauma-informed care, and I’ve worked in a variety of settings, including hospitals, long-term shelters, and transitional housing programs. I have worked with young adults to older adults, addressing trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, spirituality, and adjustment disorders, using a diverse range of evidence-based practices. I am dedicated to providing a validating, non-judgmental, and healing space where clients feel valued, heard, and empowered. In my practice, I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
Using a client-centered approach, our Clinicians help Clients understand and work through problems of everyday living, including relationship issues, work-life balance and self care issues, the impact of traumatic experiences past and present, and issues which affect day-to-day living. Connecting the dots of your inner experience and your outward struggles can be a powerful motivator for change. Together, we keep close track of your goals for therapy and your satisfaction with the results.
Using a client-centered approach, our Clinicians help Clients understand and work through problems of everyday living, including relationship issues, work-life balance and self care issues, the impact of traumatic experiences past and present, and issues which affect day-to-day living. Connecting the dots of your inner experience and your outward struggles can be a powerful motivator for change. Together, we keep close track of your goals for therapy and your satisfaction with the results.
In addition to my work with creative and ambitious adults, I work with young children and adolescents to increase harmony, pleasure and satisfaction in life. I treat people who are underachieving in work or school despite clear talent; overachieving in work or school yet at a high price; people who are highly anxious; people who feel hopeless about change; people who are trying to achieve greatness in sports or career; and people who know they deserve so much more but for whom it feels elusive. Let's strengthen your capacity to hear yourself better so your relationships and creativity can continue to flourish.
In addition to my work with creative and ambitious adults, I work with young children and adolescents to increase harmony, pleasure and satisfaction in life. I treat people who are underachieving in work or school despite clear talent; overachieving in work or school yet at a high price; people who are highly anxious; people who feel hopeless about change; people who are trying to achieve greatness in sports or career; and people who know they deserve so much more but for whom it feels elusive. Let's strengthen your capacity to hear yourself better so your relationships and creativity can continue to flourish.
I have a specialized interest and experience in fertility and perinatal/ postpartum concerns.
What would it feel like to have someone help you navigate life’s challenges? Using an integrative approach, I work collaboratively with clients to better understand feelings of anxiety, sadness, frustration, and how to manage them. We discuss what you wish to get out of therapy and, using techniques from evidence-based approaches, work towards making sure you get the most out of our time together. My training includes Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Relational-Cultural Therapy.
I have a specialized interest and experience in fertility and perinatal/ postpartum concerns.
What would it feel like to have someone help you navigate life’s challenges? Using an integrative approach, I work collaboratively with clients to better understand feelings of anxiety, sadness, frustration, and how to manage them. We discuss what you wish to get out of therapy and, using techniques from evidence-based approaches, work towards making sure you get the most out of our time together. My training includes Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Relational-Cultural Therapy.
The reason some people experience anxiety and others don't is based on our window of tolerance: the threshold in which we're able to cope with uncomfortable situations and stimuli. - - - Making a mistake - A social gathering - Reading the news - You name it - - -
For folks with a narrow window, anything can feel big & hard to manage. This is where spiraling thoughts come in, waking up in the middle of the night, questions of am I good enough, & the inability to make a decision.
We CAN'T stop things from happening. What we CAN do, and what I love to do, is help people learn to increase their window.
The reason some people experience anxiety and others don't is based on our window of tolerance: the threshold in which we're able to cope with uncomfortable situations and stimuli. - - - Making a mistake - A social gathering - Reading the news - You name it - - -
For folks with a narrow window, anything can feel big & hard to manage. This is where spiraling thoughts come in, waking up in the middle of the night, questions of am I good enough, & the inability to make a decision.
We CAN'T stop things from happening. What we CAN do, and what I love to do, is help people learn to increase their window.
I have unique experience working with people who struggle with complex medical concerns, chronic pain, and postpartum depression.
In therapy, we will nurture your strengths, understand your weaknesses, identify your barriers, and take purposeful steps forward to help you achieve the life you want.
I have unique experience working with people who struggle with complex medical concerns, chronic pain, and postpartum depression.
In therapy, we will nurture your strengths, understand your weaknesses, identify your barriers, and take purposeful steps forward to help you achieve the life you want.
We see individuals, families and couples in DC, MD, VA, PA, and FL. We provide an encouraging, warm and open environment to help learn more about yourself and heal from the root up. We identify when negative patterns began and guide you to lead a happier and more peaceful life.
We see individuals, families and couples in DC, MD, VA, PA, and FL. We provide an encouraging, warm and open environment to help learn more about yourself and heal from the root up. We identify when negative patterns began and guide you to lead a happier and more peaceful life.
Maura Healy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
3 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20015
Waitlist for new clients
I believe people are fundamentally resilient. But in the face of escalating sociopolitical conflict, climate anxiety and economic uncertainty, even the healthiest among us can struggle to cope.
I believe people are fundamentally resilient. But in the face of escalating sociopolitical conflict, climate anxiety and economic uncertainty, even the healthiest among us can struggle to cope.
