Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists in Washington, DC
I specialize in supporting young adults, couples, and LGBTQIA+ individuals navigating life transitions, big and small. My work focuses on helping overachievers and perfectionists manage self-imposed pressures and create a healthier balance. I’m here to help you feel understood, validated, and empowered to make meaningful changes in your life.
I specialize in supporting young adults, couples, and LGBTQIA+ individuals navigating life transitions, big and small. My work focuses on helping overachievers and perfectionists manage self-imposed pressures and create a healthier balance. I’m here to help you feel understood, validated, and empowered to make meaningful changes in your life.
Welcome to my practice! I am a licensed psychologist specializing in clinical psychology, neuropsychology, and physical medicine and rehabilitation and offer telehealth services in 40 + states in the US. I bring considerable clinical experience, intelligent understanding, and thoughtful creativity to my clinical work with culturally diverse adults, couples, and families struggling with unproductive relationship, communication, and behavior patterns; unstable mood and emotional states; the pain of combined medical and psychological distress; and in helping individuals negotiate all forms of creative and emotional expression.
Welcome to my practice! I am a licensed psychologist specializing in clinical psychology, neuropsychology, and physical medicine and rehabilitation and offer telehealth services in 40 + states in the US. I bring considerable clinical experience, intelligent understanding, and thoughtful creativity to my clinical work with culturally diverse adults, couples, and families struggling with unproductive relationship, communication, and behavior patterns; unstable mood and emotional states; the pain of combined medical and psychological distress; and in helping individuals negotiate all forms of creative and emotional expression.
In my work with individuals and couples, I support clients through stressors that arise, and assist them in tapping into their internal resources and self-discovery to navigate through these challenging times. I create a safe and supportive environment to work with clients to heal relational wounds, foster understanding, create closeness, and support each other through change and growth.
In my work with individuals and couples, I support clients through stressors that arise, and assist them in tapping into their internal resources and self-discovery to navigate through these challenging times. I create a safe and supportive environment to work with clients to heal relational wounds, foster understanding, create closeness, and support each other through change and growth.
Are you navigating a major life change, coping with illness, or carrying the weight of grief and loss? Do you find yourself feeling stuck in patterns that don’t serve you, or struggling with the challenges of relationships, parenting, or young adulthood? I offer a warm, empathic space where you can feel understood and supported as you make sense of your experiences and discover new ways forward. I work with adults across the lifespan, including adolescents and young adults, and have particular experience supporting people facing cancer and chronic illness, bereavement, and difficult transitions.
Are you navigating a major life change, coping with illness, or carrying the weight of grief and loss? Do you find yourself feeling stuck in patterns that don’t serve you, or struggling with the challenges of relationships, parenting, or young adulthood? I offer a warm, empathic space where you can feel understood and supported as you make sense of your experiences and discover new ways forward. I work with adults across the lifespan, including adolescents and young adults, and have particular experience supporting people facing cancer and chronic illness, bereavement, and difficult transitions.
I am a board-certified psychotherapist providing integrative, psychodynamic individual and couples therapy. I often see young adults, professionals, and parents who experience anxiety, depression, guilt, shame, codependency, infidelity, lack of fulfillment, are adult children of alcoholics or emotionally immature parents, are recovering from trauma, dealing with relationship difficulties, struggle with self-esteem, or are adjusting to life transitions including parenthood or career changes.
I am a board-certified psychotherapist providing integrative, psychodynamic individual and couples therapy. I often see young adults, professionals, and parents who experience anxiety, depression, guilt, shame, codependency, infidelity, lack of fulfillment, are adult children of alcoholics or emotionally immature parents, are recovering from trauma, dealing with relationship difficulties, struggle with self-esteem, or are adjusting to life transitions including parenthood or career changes.
At 180 Urban Wellness, we specialize in women’s mental health (body image, birth trauma, fertility challenges, maternal mental health, perinatal (post birth) anxiety/depression and are a queer affirming practice.
Have you been struggling to keep it all together? Feeling like your life is unfulfilling and that you don't have any balance? Do you want to be able to shed the heaviness of depression and anxiety? Are you searching for ways to feel better so that you don't have to continue pretending to be "ok"? You are not alone! Life has been really tough lately and taking the first step of finding a great therapist with 180 Urban Wellness will bring you closer to reclaiming the life you want. Together we will explore your challenges and collaborate to identify your wants/needs and meet your goals in a safe space free of judgment. We see you.
At 180 Urban Wellness, we specialize in women’s mental health (body image, birth trauma, fertility challenges, maternal mental health, perinatal (post birth) anxiety/depression and are a queer affirming practice.
Have you been struggling to keep it all together? Feeling like your life is unfulfilling and that you don't have any balance? Do you want to be able to shed the heaviness of depression and anxiety? Are you searching for ways to feel better so that you don't have to continue pretending to be "ok"? You are not alone! Life has been really tough lately and taking the first step of finding a great therapist with 180 Urban Wellness will bring you closer to reclaiming the life you want. Together we will explore your challenges and collaborate to identify your wants/needs and meet your goals in a safe space free of judgment. We see you.
Specialties include: exploring expectations and disappointments in family, work/career and relationships, transitions & loss, women's health: body image, fertility & postpartum, as well as adolescents/young adults in college, graduate school and beyond.
I am committed to helping people who feel challenged in relationships, in their professional lives, or creatively and emotionally. My approach is determined by your needs and pays attention to your strengths, guided by the belief that you already possess the ability to make things better. I provide individual therapy grounded in a strength based approach and often use holistic frames to promote insight and cultivate growth and change. I am noted for my warm demeanor, openness, positivity and authentic qualities. My practice offers a warm and caring place to build skills and enhance your growth.
Specialties include: exploring expectations and disappointments in family, work/career and relationships, transitions & loss, women's health: body image, fertility & postpartum, as well as adolescents/young adults in college, graduate school and beyond.
I am committed to helping people who feel challenged in relationships, in their professional lives, or creatively and emotionally. My approach is determined by your needs and pays attention to your strengths, guided by the belief that you already possess the ability to make things better. I provide individual therapy grounded in a strength based approach and often use holistic frames to promote insight and cultivate growth and change. I am noted for my warm demeanor, openness, positivity and authentic qualities. My practice offers a warm and caring place to build skills and enhance your growth.
I specialize in perinatal mental health with a focus on perinatal anxiety.
I believe each person has the innate capacity to heal, and that a trusting relationship with a therapist can be a support in that journey. Therapy should be a collaborative process, where you feel comfortable asking questions, can build clarity, and gain momentum toward your goals. My work and training is grounded in attachment theory and in understanding how connection with others impacts us across the life span. I also see the ways that mindfulness, creative expression, and movement can also be powerful tools for healing and aim to integrate them into my practice. Above all, I strive to provide a space where you feel truly seen.
I specialize in perinatal mental health with a focus on perinatal anxiety.
I believe each person has the innate capacity to heal, and that a trusting relationship with a therapist can be a support in that journey. Therapy should be a collaborative process, where you feel comfortable asking questions, can build clarity, and gain momentum toward your goals. My work and training is grounded in attachment theory and in understanding how connection with others impacts us across the life span. I also see the ways that mindfulness, creative expression, and movement can also be powerful tools for healing and aim to integrate them into my practice. Above all, I strive to provide a space where you feel truly seen.
Hi! I'm Dr. Simmons. As a Black and White Biracial woman, wife, and mother, my personal and professional identities inform my passion for supporting individuals, couples, and families with diverse and intersecting identities. Due to my training and expertise, I might be a good fit for you if you identify as Black, Biracial, or Bicultural or are in an interracial or intercultural relationship. If you are having concerns related to trauma, anxiety, depression, family dynamics, relationships, or racial identity, I will help you to navigate challenges, discover your inner strengths, and achieve meaningful growth.
Hi! I'm Dr. Simmons. As a Black and White Biracial woman, wife, and mother, my personal and professional identities inform my passion for supporting individuals, couples, and families with diverse and intersecting identities. Due to my training and expertise, I might be a good fit for you if you identify as Black, Biracial, or Bicultural or are in an interracial or intercultural relationship. If you are having concerns related to trauma, anxiety, depression, family dynamics, relationships, or racial identity, I will help you to navigate challenges, discover your inner strengths, and achieve meaningful growth.
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.
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.
My greatest reward is helping clients explore ways to change their lives, allowing them to feel hopeful about the future. I work from a person-centered perspective, allowing my clients to determine the pace & direction of therapy. I have extensive experience working with people struggling with various issues, such as depression, anxiety, trauma, OCD, addiction, & self-esteem. I use CBT, DBT, & Motivational Interviewing techniques, based on the needs of the individual. I believe that we all need someone to talk with who will really listen & accept us as we are, without judgment; this is my goal as a therapist.
My greatest reward is helping clients explore ways to change their lives, allowing them to feel hopeful about the future. I work from a person-centered perspective, allowing my clients to determine the pace & direction of therapy. I have extensive experience working with people struggling with various issues, such as depression, anxiety, trauma, OCD, addiction, & self-esteem. I use CBT, DBT, & Motivational Interviewing techniques, based on the needs of the individual. I believe that we all need someone to talk with who will really listen & accept us as we are, without judgment; this is my goal as a therapist.
You might find yourself at a crossroads—repeating patterns that no longer serve you, feeling overwhelmed by relationship dynamics, or struggling to navigate a shifting world that’s impacting your career and sense of direction. In today’s rapidly changing landscape, many people are being forced to rethink their priorities and professional paths. Together, we’ll create a space to explore your inner world, process uncertainty, and build lasting change from the inside out.
I offer individual, couples, and group therapy for adults facing anxiety, career upheaval, life transitions, co-dependency, and depression.
You might find yourself at a crossroads—repeating patterns that no longer serve you, feeling overwhelmed by relationship dynamics, or struggling to navigate a shifting world that’s impacting your career and sense of direction. In today’s rapidly changing landscape, many people are being forced to rethink their priorities and professional paths. Together, we’ll create a space to explore your inner world, process uncertainty, and build lasting change from the inside out.
I offer individual, couples, and group therapy for adults facing anxiety, career upheaval, life transitions, co-dependency, and depression.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with a Ph.D. from George Washington University and a B.A. from Columbia University. I specialize in comprehensive psychological and neuropsychological evaluations for children, adolescents, and adults. Individuals often seek my services when previous diagnoses are unclear, symptoms are overlapping, or treatment hasn't yielded expected results. I frequently assess for ADHD, autism, learning disorders, or mood and personality concerns. I also provide second opinions with a focus on diagnostic clarity and meaningful recommendations.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with a Ph.D. from George Washington University and a B.A. from Columbia University. I specialize in comprehensive psychological and neuropsychological evaluations for children, adolescents, and adults. Individuals often seek my services when previous diagnoses are unclear, symptoms are overlapping, or treatment hasn't yielded expected results. I frequently assess for ADHD, autism, learning disorders, or mood and personality concerns. I also provide second opinions with a focus on diagnostic clarity and meaningful recommendations.
Finding the right therapist is like any other relationship in our lives, it's important that it's the right fit. My therapeutic style is warm, engaging, and collaborative. My priority is making sure the therapeutic relationship is a space where you can feel open to share your fears, dreams, goals, and authentic self while being supportively challenged on the things that are impeding your happiness and contributing to your distress. Throughout this process we will consider the role of your unique cultural identities and how your life experiences have influenced the person you are and hope to be.
Finding the right therapist is like any other relationship in our lives, it's important that it's the right fit. My therapeutic style is warm, engaging, and collaborative. My priority is making sure the therapeutic relationship is a space where you can feel open to share your fears, dreams, goals, and authentic self while being supportively challenged on the things that are impeding your happiness and contributing to your distress. Throughout this process we will consider the role of your unique cultural identities and how your life experiences have influenced the person you are and hope to be.
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.
Hello! I'm a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) for District of Columbia, Maryland and New York. My therapeutic style revolves around fostering genuine human connection and being collaborative while using variety of evidence-based techniques customized to what is most helpful and productive for each client. I am a solutions focused therapist but I can also just be a safe place to unload the troubles of day to day life with. In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, then dive into the specific challenges you're facing. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through.
Hello! I'm a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) for District of Columbia, Maryland and New York. My therapeutic style revolves around fostering genuine human connection and being collaborative while using variety of evidence-based techniques customized to what is most helpful and productive for each client. I am a solutions focused therapist but I can also just be a safe place to unload the troubles of day to day life with. In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, then dive into the specific challenges you're facing. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through.
I am a graduate of Argosy University, where I completed my Doctorate of Education in Counseling Psychology with a concentration in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Substance Abuse Treatment. My dissertation, "Barriers in Substance Abuse Treatment for Women", highlighted the difficulties women experience in seeking Substance Abuse treatment, and how to overcome these barriers to successful treatment outcomes. Also a graduate of Trinity University in Washington, DC, I earned a Masters in Community Counseling.
I am a graduate of Argosy University, where I completed my Doctorate of Education in Counseling Psychology with a concentration in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Substance Abuse Treatment. My dissertation, "Barriers in Substance Abuse Treatment for Women", highlighted the difficulties women experience in seeking Substance Abuse treatment, and how to overcome these barriers to successful treatment outcomes. Also a graduate of Trinity University in Washington, DC, I earned a Masters in Community Counseling.
I have been a psychotherapist in private practice for over 20 years. I see adults, children over 9 years old, adolescents and couples. I work from a relational model having completed a three year post graduate program with the Institute of Contemporary Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis. Additionally, I am a graduate of ICP&P's couples program. I specialize in maternal mental health, teens and working with clients who identify as lgbtq. I see clients in Dupont Circle and Bethesda in-person and I see clients virtually. All new clients should be comfortable doing virtual work from time to time.
I have been a psychotherapist in private practice for over 20 years. I see adults, children over 9 years old, adolescents and couples. I work from a relational model having completed a three year post graduate program with the Institute of Contemporary Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis. Additionally, I am a graduate of ICP&P's couples program. I specialize in maternal mental health, teens and working with clients who identify as lgbtq. I see clients in Dupont Circle and Bethesda in-person and I see clients virtually. All new clients should be comfortable doing virtual work from time to time.
Do you feel like your anxiety is out of control? Do you struggle with unwanted thoughts or compulsive behaviors? You have tried to change but your anxiety keeps getting stronger and you find yourself giving in more and more to your anxiety. You feel compelled to act on your habits and rituals even though you know they are not good for you. It's affecting other areas of your life. You don't want anyone to find out so you do not know who to turn to for help.
Do you feel like your anxiety is out of control? Do you struggle with unwanted thoughts or compulsive behaviors? You have tried to change but your anxiety keeps getting stronger and you find yourself giving in more and more to your anxiety. You feel compelled to act on your habits and rituals even though you know they are not good for you. It's affecting other areas of your life. You don't want anyone to find out so you do not know who to turn to for help.
Many people come to therapy when relationships feel difficult or when self-doubt and low mood begin to take hold. Some face specific challenges, while others carry a more diffuse sense of unease or disconnection. For over 25 years, I’ve helped clients navigate the emotional complexities of life, supporting their journeys toward deeper self-understanding and greater fulfillment. Together, we explore underlying thoughts and feelings to address both immediate concerns and longstanding patterns.
Many people come to therapy when relationships feel difficult or when self-doubt and low mood begin to take hold. Some face specific challenges, while others carry a more diffuse sense of unease or disconnection. For over 25 years, I’ve helped clients navigate the emotional complexities of life, supporting their journeys toward deeper self-understanding and greater fulfillment. Together, we explore underlying thoughts and feelings to address both immediate concerns and longstanding patterns.
