Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists in Washington, DC
I’m Marissa Nelson, an award-winning, Relationship and Sex Therapist, TEDx speaker, and educator dedicated to helping couples and individuals thrive. You can catch me on Fox 5 or Good Day DC sharing insights on dating, or in the NY Times, Wall Street Journal, Glamour, and Women’s Health as a trusted relationship expert. I recently launched The Lovers Society, a community offering resources, courses, and content to help you level up your relationship. My mission is to help you reclaim pleasure and intimacy, and gain the clarity and support to make decisions that work for your future—because you deserve peace, joy, ease, and rest!
I’m Marissa Nelson, an award-winning, Relationship and Sex Therapist, TEDx speaker, and educator dedicated to helping couples and individuals thrive. You can catch me on Fox 5 or Good Day DC sharing insights on dating, or in the NY Times, Wall Street Journal, Glamour, and Women’s Health as a trusted relationship expert. I recently launched The Lovers Society, a community offering resources, courses, and content to help you level up your relationship. My mission is to help you reclaim pleasure and intimacy, and gain the clarity and support to make decisions that work for your future—because you deserve peace, joy, ease, and rest!
I am a client-centered therapist working with individuals and with a specialty in couple and family work . I am attachment and psychodynamically trained. I use my dance background as a useful tool to further understand the body signals as information to guide me towards creating a workable creative partnership and family unit . I use a combination of cognitive behavioral tools to understand the language we use in our relationships and our past family interactions which guide us toward a workable and balanced way of living in partnership with others . My training in trauma, anxiety, sexual concerns guide my work with my patients .
I am a client-centered therapist working with individuals and with a specialty in couple and family work . I am attachment and psychodynamically trained. I use my dance background as a useful tool to further understand the body signals as information to guide me towards creating a workable creative partnership and family unit . I use a combination of cognitive behavioral tools to understand the language we use in our relationships and our past family interactions which guide us toward a workable and balanced way of living in partnership with others . My training in trauma, anxiety, sexual concerns guide my work with my patients .
Whether you need the High-Performance Track (for professionals/students) or the Parenthood Track (for perinatal/IVF care), I provide evidence-based, doctoral-level care to help you navigate the pressure without sacrificing your well-being.
To the outside world, you are thriving. You are successful, capable, and in control. Internally, you are obsessed with details, use busyness to outrun your brain, or overthink every decision you make.
I specialize in the “High-Achieving Mind” because I know the terrain. I understand the specific suffering of the professional who tries to “outwork” anxiety, perfectionism, and/or OCD. I also understand the unique grief of fertility struggles and IVF. This is often the intersection where high-performance meets biology, and you can no longer optimize, track, and execute your way to success.
Whether you need the High-Performance Track (for professionals/students) or the Parenthood Track (for perinatal/IVF care), I provide evidence-based, doctoral-level care to help you navigate the pressure without sacrificing your well-being.
To the outside world, you are thriving. You are successful, capable, and in control. Internally, you are obsessed with details, use busyness to outrun your brain, or overthink every decision you make.
I specialize in the “High-Achieving Mind” because I know the terrain. I understand the specific suffering of the professional who tries to “outwork” anxiety, perfectionism, and/or OCD. I also understand the unique grief of fertility struggles and IVF. This is often the intersection where high-performance meets biology, and you can no longer optimize, track, and execute your way to success.
Whether you're struggling with infertility, pregnancy anxiety, birth trauma, postpartum depression, or parenting stress, we’re here to help.
We provide individual therapy to adolescents, college-age, adults and offer family & parenting therapy. Our clients experience anxiety, depression, life transitions, ADHD/neurodivergence, LGBTQ+ issues and need parenting support. At Bluestone we hope to create a safe space to be your authentic self and express all of the things that feel hard or scary to say
Whether you're struggling with infertility, pregnancy anxiety, birth trauma, postpartum depression, or parenting stress, we’re here to help.
We provide individual therapy to adolescents, college-age, adults and offer family & parenting therapy. Our clients experience anxiety, depression, life transitions, ADHD/neurodivergence, LGBTQ+ issues and need parenting support. At Bluestone we hope to create a safe space to be your authentic self and express all of the things that feel hard or scary to say
Are you the one everyone counts on? The mom, the partner, the professional who’s expected to hold it all together, even when you feel like you’re falling apart inside?
I specialize in working with capable, pulled-together adults- especially women and parents- who are tired of “holding it all together on the outside” while quietly struggling with anxiety, depression, burnout, or emotional overwhelm. You’ve reached the point where you know that neglecting your mental health isn’t sustainable and you're ready for something different.
Are you the one everyone counts on? The mom, the partner, the professional who’s expected to hold it all together, even when you feel like you’re falling apart inside?
I specialize in working with capable, pulled-together adults- especially women and parents- who are tired of “holding it all together on the outside” while quietly struggling with anxiety, depression, burnout, or emotional overwhelm. You’ve reached the point where you know that neglecting your mental health isn’t sustainable and you're ready for something different.
I am a sliding scale therapist. My approach is rooted in authenticity, compassion, and collaboration. I create a safe, supportive space where you feel seen and heard. Whether you're dealing with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, or life transitions, I’m here to walk alongside you. Together, we’ll explore your experiences, set meaningful goals, and build tools to help you move forward with confidence, clarity, and resilience.
I am a sliding scale therapist. My approach is rooted in authenticity, compassion, and collaboration. I create a safe, supportive space where you feel seen and heard. Whether you're dealing with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, or life transitions, I’m here to walk alongside you. Together, we’ll explore your experiences, set meaningful goals, and build tools to help you move forward with confidence, clarity, and resilience.
My clinical approach is rooted in the belief that every individual is unique and requires a personalized therapeutic experience. I am passionate about tailoring my interventions to meet the distinctive needs of my clients, recognizing that a one-size-fits-all approach is not effective in addressing the complexities of their lives. I specialize in working with both adolescents and adults navigating high-stress environments and life transitions.
My clinical approach is rooted in the belief that every individual is unique and requires a personalized therapeutic experience. I am passionate about tailoring my interventions to meet the distinctive needs of my clients, recognizing that a one-size-fits-all approach is not effective in addressing the complexities of their lives. I specialize in working with both adolescents and adults navigating high-stress environments and life transitions.
My approach is solution focused, culturally sensitive, and compassionate. Together, we will work on centering on the present moment, explore lessons from the past, and regain a sense of control and confidence at your own pace. I focus on thinking patterns, emotional balance, behavioral change, and skill development. I use coaching, and problem solving techniques. I also work with a health & prevention oriented approach. I am knowledgeable about brain behavior relationships and focus on wellbeing as a whole. Licensed in the State of Florida
My approach is solution focused, culturally sensitive, and compassionate. Together, we will work on centering on the present moment, explore lessons from the past, and regain a sense of control and confidence at your own pace. I focus on thinking patterns, emotional balance, behavioral change, and skill development. I use coaching, and problem solving techniques. I also work with a health & prevention oriented approach. I am knowledgeable about brain behavior relationships and focus on wellbeing as a whole. Licensed in the State of Florida
I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist in the District of Columbia and Maryland. I work with young adults and adults struggling with life transitions, relationship issues, women's health issues, infertility, anxiety, depression and loss. I also work with couples seeking help with communication and better understanding one another. My work is informed by psychodynamic principles. I would be happy to speak with you by phone and answer any questions you might have about my approach and practice.
I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist in the District of Columbia and Maryland. I work with young adults and adults struggling with life transitions, relationship issues, women's health issues, infertility, anxiety, depression and loss. I also work with couples seeking help with communication and better understanding one another. My work is informed by psychodynamic principles. I would be happy to speak with you by phone and answer any questions you might have about my approach and practice.
We specialize in treating anxiety, depression, and many other common concerns like panic, bipolar, postpartum depression, and suicidal thoughts.
It gets much better from here. No matter what you're going through, our expert providers are here to help with online mental health care tailored to you. Brightside Health offers personalized psychiatry, proven therapy, or both to help you feel better. Get started right from home, with appointments in as little as 2 days.
We specialize in treating anxiety, depression, and many other common concerns like panic, bipolar, postpartum depression, and suicidal thoughts.
It gets much better from here. No matter what you're going through, our expert providers are here to help with online mental health care tailored to you. Brightside Health offers personalized psychiatry, proven therapy, or both to help you feel better. Get started right from home, with appointments in as little as 2 days.
For 25 years, I have been working with individuals and couples coping with depression, anxiety, grief, relationship struggles, infertility and pregnancy loss, and post-partum anxiety and depression.
My practice consists of adult and older adolescent individuals and couples from a variety of backgrounds. In addition, my experience working in university counseling centers provides me with a special understanding of issues relevant to undergraduate and graduate students. My office is located steps from the Dupont Circle Metro station.
For 25 years, I have been working with individuals and couples coping with depression, anxiety, grief, relationship struggles, infertility and pregnancy loss, and post-partum anxiety and depression.
My practice consists of adult and older adolescent individuals and couples from a variety of backgrounds. In addition, my experience working in university counseling centers provides me with a special understanding of issues relevant to undergraduate and graduate students. My office is located steps from the Dupont Circle Metro station.
I specialize in the treatment of eating disorders and also work extensively with many other issues such as trauma, PTSD, grief, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship issues, self-esteem, infertility, perinatal & postpartum issues (including post pardon depression), self-sabotage habits, stress, family of origin issues, OCD, ADD, ADHD, domestic violence and abuse, separation & divorce.
Welcome! Recognizing that something in your life isn't working is a great sign of hope & resilience and those who find their way to my practice are usually looking for something to change in their lives. The reasons why you are seeking therapy are my top priorities and helping you have the life you want is my job. I am often described as compassionate, intuitive, empathetic, open and honest. Seeking out a therapist you connect with and trust it critical. Please come in and decide if you feel that I'm the right therapist for you! I have Tuesday-Saturday hours available.
I specialize in the treatment of eating disorders and also work extensively with many other issues such as trauma, PTSD, grief, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship issues, self-esteem, infertility, perinatal & postpartum issues (including post pardon depression), self-sabotage habits, stress, family of origin issues, OCD, ADD, ADHD, domestic violence and abuse, separation & divorce.
Welcome! Recognizing that something in your life isn't working is a great sign of hope & resilience and those who find their way to my practice are usually looking for something to change in their lives. The reasons why you are seeking therapy are my top priorities and helping you have the life you want is my job. I am often described as compassionate, intuitive, empathetic, open and honest. Seeking out a therapist you connect with and trust it critical. Please come in and decide if you feel that I'm the right therapist for you! I have Tuesday-Saturday hours available.
Life can present you with difficult situations which are hard to process and move past. These challenges are not on your timeline and affect everything. Having worked in many healthcare settings, I am familiar navigating life-changing events and grief. I understand the territory of encountering loss, coping with trauma, the complexity of the medical system and living with illness. Together we will face any changes, fears, anxiety and emotions you are experiencing, allowing you to gain more grounding and peace. I will work with you from an integrative, holistic approach to determine together what is needed for your coping, healing and self-care.
Life can present you with difficult situations which are hard to process and move past. These challenges are not on your timeline and affect everything. Having worked in many healthcare settings, I am familiar navigating life-changing events and grief. I understand the territory of encountering loss, coping with trauma, the complexity of the medical system and living with illness. Together we will face any changes, fears, anxiety and emotions you are experiencing, allowing you to gain more grounding and peace. I will work with you from an integrative, holistic approach to determine together what is needed for your coping, healing and self-care.
My practice is built on the core principles of Trauma-Informed Care. I serve diverse group of adults in my practice who struggle with anxiety, depression, childhood trauma, relationship issues, grief etc. Clients benefit from psychoeducation, expressing conflicting feelings, increased self-awareness and implementing cognitive strategies. I also have a sub-speciality that focuses on serving the South Asian diaspora - specifically around issues of generational clashes, agency and choice, and other immigrant issues.
My practice is built on the core principles of Trauma-Informed Care. I serve diverse group of adults in my practice who struggle with anxiety, depression, childhood trauma, relationship issues, grief etc. Clients benefit from psychoeducation, expressing conflicting feelings, increased self-awareness and implementing cognitive strategies. I also have a sub-speciality that focuses on serving the South Asian diaspora - specifically around issues of generational clashes, agency and choice, and other immigrant issues.
We specialize in treating anxiety, depression, and many other common concerns like panic, bipolar, postpartum depression, and suicidal thoughts.
It gets much better from here. No matter what you're going through, our expert providers are here to help with online mental health care tailored to you. Brightside Health offers personalized psychiatry, proven therapy, or both to help you feel better. Get started right from home, with appointments in as little as 2 days.
We specialize in treating anxiety, depression, and many other common concerns like panic, bipolar, postpartum depression, and suicidal thoughts.
It gets much better from here. No matter what you're going through, our expert providers are here to help with online mental health care tailored to you. Brightside Health offers personalized psychiatry, proven therapy, or both to help you feel better. Get started right from home, with appointments in as little as 2 days.
Right now, it all just feels like too much—your life, your job, the world. If you're feeling overwhelmed, or disconnected from yourself, you’re not alone. It’s not always easy to put those emotions into words, especially when societal systems make you feel underserved and overlooked. I’m here to support, empower, and advocate for you through those challenges. I provide a safe space for people of color, immigrants, women, and the LGBTQ+ community to be heard, heal, liberate, and transform their lives. Together, we’ll challenge and dismantle barriers so you can embrace a free-thinking mindset and live fully in your truth.
Right now, it all just feels like too much—your life, your job, the world. If you're feeling overwhelmed, or disconnected from yourself, you’re not alone. It’s not always easy to put those emotions into words, especially when societal systems make you feel underserved and overlooked. I’m here to support, empower, and advocate for you through those challenges. I provide a safe space for people of color, immigrants, women, and the LGBTQ+ community to be heard, heal, liberate, and transform their lives. Together, we’ll challenge and dismantle barriers so you can embrace a free-thinking mindset and live fully in your truth.
Making the decision to start psychotherapy is not easy. It means the commitment to spending time, money, and energy to understanding parts of yourself that may be difficult to uncover and accept. I appreciate that. My practice is a warm, safe space to help you bring your deepest wants and worries to the surface in order to live the life you have wanted. I aim to walk through the therapeutic process with you, by your side - through old wounds and/or difficult current dilemmas - to help you feel "unstuck" and experience positive change.
Making the decision to start psychotherapy is not easy. It means the commitment to spending time, money, and energy to understanding parts of yourself that may be difficult to uncover and accept. I appreciate that. My practice is a warm, safe space to help you bring your deepest wants and worries to the surface in order to live the life you have wanted. I aim to walk through the therapeutic process with you, by your side - through old wounds and/or difficult current dilemmas - to help you feel "unstuck" and experience positive change.
I see people who are experiencing anxiety, depression, or other unpleasant emotions who want to learn more about themselves as a way of relieving their stress. These unpleasant emotions may involve problems in work, school, or close interpersonal relationships.
I see people who are experiencing anxiety, depression, or other unpleasant emotions who want to learn more about themselves as a way of relieving their stress. These unpleasant emotions may involve problems in work, school, or close interpersonal relationships.
I am seeing clients online only. I am licensed in Washington DC., Florida, Michigan, and Montana. Through Psypact I am able to to see people in 43 different states. If you suffer from anxiety, depression, low self esteem, or find yourself in recurring patterns of relationship difficulties or if you feel that something is missing in your life or you just wish to understand yourself better, psychoanalytic psychotherapy may be the answer you are looking for.
I am seeing clients online only. I am licensed in Washington DC., Florida, Michigan, and Montana. Through Psypact I am able to to see people in 43 different states. If you suffer from anxiety, depression, low self esteem, or find yourself in recurring patterns of relationship difficulties or if you feel that something is missing in your life or you just wish to understand yourself better, psychoanalytic psychotherapy may be the answer you are looking for.
Therapy is an opportunity to better understand who you are and gain skills to address challenges. I most often work with people who are experiencing mood or anxiety concerns, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) symptoms, life transitions, and relationship issues.
Therapy is an opportunity to better understand who you are and gain skills to address challenges. I most often work with people who are experiencing mood or anxiety concerns, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) symptoms, life transitions, and relationship issues.
