Russian-Speaking Therapists in Washington, DC
Я лицензированный психотерапевт и инструктор по йоге в Вашингтоне и Иллинойсе. Я иммигрировала из СССР в детстве и свободно говорю по-русски. Я понимаю проблемы русскоговорящих иммигрантов в Соединенных Штатах. Я работаю с взрослыми, которые хотят иметь добрые и хорошие отношения с другими людьми. Некоторые ищут свою любовь или хотят изменить свой свой брак к лучшему. Другие вдруг понимают, что отталкивают любовь, даже когда она есть. Ко мне обращаются за помощью, потому что чувствуют тревогу, бессилие или безнадежность своей ситуации.
Я лицензированный психотерапевт и инструктор по йоге в Вашингтоне и Иллинойсе. Я иммигрировала из СССР в детстве и свободно говорю по-русски. Я понимаю проблемы русскоговорящих иммигрантов в Соединенных Штатах. Я работаю с взрослыми, которые хотят иметь добрые и хорошие отношения с другими людьми. Некоторые ищут свою любовь или хотят изменить свой свой брак к лучшему. Другие вдруг понимают, что отталкивают любовь, даже когда она есть. Ко мне обращаются за помощью, потому что чувствуют тревогу, бессилие или безнадежность своей ситуации.
My clinical expertise is in issues related to emotional regulation, trauma, loss, and early life attachment experiences. I have a particular interest in supporting parents of young children. My approach can broadly be described as insight oriented and rooted in attachment, relational, and interpersonal theories as well as self-psychology. My expertise rests on meaningful personal experiences and on continuing rigorous training and teaching.
My clinical expertise is in issues related to emotional regulation, trauma, loss, and early life attachment experiences. I have a particular interest in supporting parents of young children. My approach can broadly be described as insight oriented and rooted in attachment, relational, and interpersonal theories as well as self-psychology. My expertise rests on meaningful personal experiences and on continuing rigorous training and teaching.
Life can feel overwhelming—especially when you’re facing anxiety, relationship struggles, burnout, or big transitions that leave you feeling unmoored. Maybe you’ve been carrying more than most people realize, or moving through spaces that don’t fully reflect who you are. If any of that resonates, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to navigate it all by yourself.
Life can feel overwhelming—especially when you’re facing anxiety, relationship struggles, burnout, or big transitions that leave you feeling unmoored. Maybe you’ve been carrying more than most people realize, or moving through spaces that don’t fully reflect who you are. If any of that resonates, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to navigate it all by yourself.
Suzanne Koopmans
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, LCSW-C
13 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20036
I am a Clinical Social Worker, licensed to practice in DC, Maryland and Virginia. I work with adults and couples from all walks of life who are dealing with personal issues including depression, anxiety, tensions in their relationships, and major life transitions. I am passionate about the healing power of therapy. Therapy can resolve long standing psychological issues that take great courage to address. It can also be a great support when people deal with unexpected life changes, such as for example loss of a loved one, becoming a parent, divorce, homesickness, adjusting to a new environment, retiring or starting a new career.
I am a Clinical Social Worker, licensed to practice in DC, Maryland and Virginia. I work with adults and couples from all walks of life who are dealing with personal issues including depression, anxiety, tensions in their relationships, and major life transitions. I am passionate about the healing power of therapy. Therapy can resolve long standing psychological issues that take great courage to address. It can also be a great support when people deal with unexpected life changes, such as for example loss of a loved one, becoming a parent, divorce, homesickness, adjusting to a new environment, retiring or starting a new career.
Work-Related / Academic-Related Stress, Performance & Relationships: working with diverse professionals (managers, lawyers, doctors, therapists, researchers, students) to improve their comfort / performance through increased awareness and regulation of difficult emotions, repetitive negative thoughts, challenging work relationships, as well as past experiences that influence current functioning (i.e., Tavistock model).
Work-Related / Academic-Related Stress, Performance & Relationships: working with diverse professionals (managers, lawyers, doctors, therapists, researchers, students) to improve their comfort / performance through increased awareness and regulation of difficult emotions, repetitive negative thoughts, challenging work relationships, as well as past experiences that influence current functioning (i.e., Tavistock model).
We are a diverse multicultural team and offer therapy in English, Urdu, Hindi, Russian.
Accepting new clients in DC - No wait times - Our resilience is as unique as our journey, as individuals and couples. We empower our clients to break out of the distressing cycles they feel stuck in and help them overcome anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, past trauma, life transitions, pregnancy issues & postpartum issues. We specialize in holistic psychotherapy with a focus on mindfulness, cultural sensitivity, EMDR and somatic body interventions to help clients develop a deeper understanding of themselves and their relationships to live a more enriched life. We also integrate Psychodynamic and CBT interventions.
We are a diverse multicultural team and offer therapy in English, Urdu, Hindi, Russian.
Accepting new clients in DC - No wait times - Our resilience is as unique as our journey, as individuals and couples. We empower our clients to break out of the distressing cycles they feel stuck in and help them overcome anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, past trauma, life transitions, pregnancy issues & postpartum issues. We specialize in holistic psychotherapy with a focus on mindfulness, cultural sensitivity, EMDR and somatic body interventions to help clients develop a deeper understanding of themselves and their relationships to live a more enriched life. We also integrate Psychodynamic and CBT interventions.
As children, we are learning from interactions with our parents who we are and how to fit into the world around us. After we leave home, we become our own parents as we continue to learn about ourselves and how to find our own place in life. And when we have families of our own, we are now parents both for our children and for ourselves, as we continue to understand more about who we are. I provide a warm, empathic and accepting environment where you can explore your current life challenges, as well as address past issues that impact your everyday life.
As children, we are learning from interactions with our parents who we are and how to fit into the world around us. After we leave home, we become our own parents as we continue to learn about ourselves and how to find our own place in life. And when we have families of our own, we are now parents both for our children and for ourselves, as we continue to understand more about who we are. I provide a warm, empathic and accepting environment where you can explore your current life challenges, as well as address past issues that impact your everyday life.
When relationships begin to struggle, partners often find themselves caught in the same painful conversations, leaving both feeling blamed, misunderstood, or emotionally alone. In our work together, we gently slow down and explore the patterns beneath these moments. As deeper emotions and attachment needs begin to surface, partners can start to see each other not as adversaries, but as two people longing to feel safe, valued, and connected. As a trauma- and Polyvagal-informed therapist, I support couples in learning the dance of co-creating safety between them as a foundation for their relationship to thrive.
When relationships begin to struggle, partners often find themselves caught in the same painful conversations, leaving both feeling blamed, misunderstood, or emotionally alone. In our work together, we gently slow down and explore the patterns beneath these moments. As deeper emotions and attachment needs begin to surface, partners can start to see each other not as adversaries, but as two people longing to feel safe, valued, and connected. As a trauma- and Polyvagal-informed therapist, I support couples in learning the dance of co-creating safety between them as a foundation for their relationship to thrive.
I have more than 25 years of experience in Clinical Psychology divided between both sides of the Atlantic. My professional and personal experience helps me relate to the culturally diverse and globally minded population of the Washington Metropolitan Area. Over the years, after graduating from a mostly research oriented graduate program in Psychology, I pursued intensive training in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Psychodrama, Group and Family Psychotherapy, and Psychoanalysis. I am certain that Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis, correctly applied, can lead to the most dramatic and long lasting changes in patient's lives.
I have more than 25 years of experience in Clinical Psychology divided between both sides of the Atlantic. My professional and personal experience helps me relate to the culturally diverse and globally minded population of the Washington Metropolitan Area. Over the years, after graduating from a mostly research oriented graduate program in Psychology, I pursued intensive training in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Psychodrama, Group and Family Psychotherapy, and Psychoanalysis. I am certain that Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis, correctly applied, can lead to the most dramatic and long lasting changes in patient's lives.
Dandelion Counseling & Care
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, LCSW, LCSW-C, PMH-C
1 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20016
Welcome to Dandelion Counseling & Care! We are a local, woman-owned private practice and small business established in 2014 in Washington, DC. When you choose one of our therapists, you are choosing a provider who is also local to the Washington, DC metropolitan area who lives here, and knows the ins and outs of living here. Our group therapy practice is comprised of a diverse group of therapists who are specially trained to meet your mental health needs. We see clients throughout the lifespan, so we serve children, adolescents, college students, young professionals, parents, and adults at every stage of development!
Welcome to Dandelion Counseling & Care! We are a local, woman-owned private practice and small business established in 2014 in Washington, DC. When you choose one of our therapists, you are choosing a provider who is also local to the Washington, DC metropolitan area who lives here, and knows the ins and outs of living here. Our group therapy practice is comprised of a diverse group of therapists who are specially trained to meet your mental health needs. We see clients throughout the lifespan, so we serve children, adolescents, college students, young professionals, parents, and adults at every stage of development!
Whether you're a veteran, first responder, or someone living with trauma and PTSD, you’ve seen things most people can’t imagine — in war zones, on the job, or after disaster. Maybe now you feel numb, stuck in your head, or just worn out. It’s hard to relax, connect with others, or imagine feeling like yourself again. You’re not broken — you’re human. With the right support, you can feel better and reconnect with what matters, whether it’s old passions or new purpose. Starting therapy may be the hardest — and best — decision you make for your health and relationships.
Whether you're a veteran, first responder, or someone living with trauma and PTSD, you’ve seen things most people can’t imagine — in war zones, on the job, or after disaster. Maybe now you feel numb, stuck in your head, or just worn out. It’s hard to relax, connect with others, or imagine feeling like yourself again. You’re not broken — you’re human. With the right support, you can feel better and reconnect with what matters, whether it’s old passions or new purpose. Starting therapy may be the hardest — and best — decision you make for your health and relationships.
You’ve started to wonder if something is wrong with you. Your thoughts feel tangled, your reactions don’t always make sense, and the more you try to understand yourself, the more uncertain you feel. You revisit past experiences, trying to piece together why you feel this way. But over time, those experiences begin to feel less like things that happened and more like definitions of who you are. That shift can leave you feeling stuck, as if your future is already shaped by what you’ve been through. What you want is to trust yourself again, feel grounded in who you are, and know what it’s like to have clarity and inner peace.
You’ve started to wonder if something is wrong with you. Your thoughts feel tangled, your reactions don’t always make sense, and the more you try to understand yourself, the more uncertain you feel. You revisit past experiences, trying to piece together why you feel this way. But over time, those experiences begin to feel less like things that happened and more like definitions of who you are. That shift can leave you feeling stuck, as if your future is already shaped by what you’ve been through. What you want is to trust yourself again, feel grounded in who you are, and know what it’s like to have clarity and inner peace.
I apply the principles of affective neuroscience to help high-achieving professionals navigate complex emotional landscapes. As a Clinical Fellow of the Neuropsychoanalysis Association and a researcher, I offer a specialized approach that moves beyond reductive "cookie-cutter" treatments and saccharine AI advice. I focus on deep human connection and clinical accuracy, aiming to help you reach stable results, growth, and emotional freedom.
I apply the principles of affective neuroscience to help high-achieving professionals navigate complex emotional landscapes. As a Clinical Fellow of the Neuropsychoanalysis Association and a researcher, I offer a specialized approach that moves beyond reductive "cookie-cutter" treatments and saccharine AI advice. I focus on deep human connection and clinical accuracy, aiming to help you reach stable results, growth, and emotional freedom.
Thank you for taking the time to read about me and my approach to therapy. My goal is to help you feel validated and well-supported as you work on increasing your coping skills and gaining valuable insights about yourself, your situation and your options for moving forward. My style is interactive, collaborative and client-centered. I use a variety of evidence-based interventions to help my clients create lasting positive changes. Prior to becoming a psychotherapist, I spent 12 years working as a trauma-informed massage therapist, teacher and mentor in the bodywork community.
Thank you for taking the time to read about me and my approach to therapy. My goal is to help you feel validated and well-supported as you work on increasing your coping skills and gaining valuable insights about yourself, your situation and your options for moving forward. My style is interactive, collaborative and client-centered. I use a variety of evidence-based interventions to help my clients create lasting positive changes. Prior to becoming a psychotherapist, I spent 12 years working as a trauma-informed massage therapist, teacher and mentor in the bodywork community.
Appointments available this week for New Clients! Do you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or just stuck? Are you finding yourself worrying a lot? Do you replay conversations in your head or worry what others think of you. If you are struggling with any of these types of issues, therapy can help. My approach is empathic, non-judgmental, insightful, collaborative, engaging, and supportive. I specialize in helping clients manage their worries and anxiety, reduce any social anxiety and improve their relationships (including intimacy issues if you'd like).
Appointments available this week for New Clients! Do you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or just stuck? Are you finding yourself worrying a lot? Do you replay conversations in your head or worry what others think of you. If you are struggling with any of these types of issues, therapy can help. My approach is empathic, non-judgmental, insightful, collaborative, engaging, and supportive. I specialize in helping clients manage their worries and anxiety, reduce any social anxiety and improve their relationships (including intimacy issues if you'd like).
Relationship expert and certified life coach with proven track record for guiding people to success in their personal and professional lives, motivating them to live and lead from their true power. I offer individual, couples and group counseling, using cutting edge methods that provide shortcuts for personal growth and create deeply rewarding relationships. I am committed to making a difference in ways that empower, inspire, and connect. During my extensive travels, I mentored teams of humanitarians to improve communication and interact effectively in diverse cultural environments.
Relationship expert and certified life coach with proven track record for guiding people to success in their personal and professional lives, motivating them to live and lead from their true power. I offer individual, couples and group counseling, using cutting edge methods that provide shortcuts for personal growth and create deeply rewarding relationships. I am committed to making a difference in ways that empower, inspire, and connect. During my extensive travels, I mentored teams of humanitarians to improve communication and interact effectively in diverse cultural environments.
PSYPACT, NYS Bilingual Certification - Russian
Feeling different? Do you have a sense that people don’t get you? Do you travel a different path than everybody else? Are you living your life very differently from what other people expect you to? Life can be tough when you feel different. Different can also mean isolated, lonely, and misunderstood. But you can be different and still fit in. That's where I can help. With my advanced CBT training I can help you work through trauma, manage difficult feelings, use healthy coping skills, and communicate effectively.
PSYPACT, NYS Bilingual Certification - Russian
Feeling different? Do you have a sense that people don’t get you? Do you travel a different path than everybody else? Are you living your life very differently from what other people expect you to? Life can be tough when you feel different. Different can also mean isolated, lonely, and misunderstood. But you can be different and still fit in. That's where I can help. With my advanced CBT training I can help you work through trauma, manage difficult feelings, use healthy coping skills, and communicate effectively.
For over 20 years, I’ve had the privilege of walking alongside individuals and couples on their journey toward healing from intimacy challenges, including sex and love addiction (such as compulsive pornography use, infidelity, sex workers, romantic obsessions, AI companions). In a warm, non-judgmental, and personalized therapeutic space, I support clients in breaking free from painful, out-of-control patterns and isolation, shame, and trauma that often accompany them. You don’t have to live a double life. Together, we can work to restore your ability to be honest, loving, emotionally and sexually fulfilling intimate relationships.
For over 20 years, I’ve had the privilege of walking alongside individuals and couples on their journey toward healing from intimacy challenges, including sex and love addiction (such as compulsive pornography use, infidelity, sex workers, romantic obsessions, AI companions). In a warm, non-judgmental, and personalized therapeutic space, I support clients in breaking free from painful, out-of-control patterns and isolation, shame, and trauma that often accompany them. You don’t have to live a double life. Together, we can work to restore your ability to be honest, loving, emotionally and sexually fulfilling intimate relationships.
Oksana Zadoro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, MSFS, LICSW
1 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20036
Not accepting new clients
MY PRACTICE IS FULL AT THE MOMENT - NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. I believe that in order to make changes in our lives we need to start by looking at our relationship to ourselves, to the world and to people in it. Some of our patterns of relating were set in motion long before we had any awareness of or language for our emotions. In my practice I have found that a compassionate, respectful and mutually trusting approach can lead to meaningful change and ultimately a more authentic and fulfilling life.
MY PRACTICE IS FULL AT THE MOMENT - NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. I believe that in order to make changes in our lives we need to start by looking at our relationship to ourselves, to the world and to people in it. Some of our patterns of relating were set in motion long before we had any awareness of or language for our emotions. In my practice I have found that a compassionate, respectful and mutually trusting approach can lead to meaningful change and ultimately a more authentic and fulfilling life.
Welcome to my practice. I help adults and older teenagers work through transitions, including grief, trauma, parenthood and aging. I work collaboratively with clients to help them find meaning, purpose, authenticity and agency in their lives. I am interested in the relationship between our inner worlds and how we fit into and interact with our families, society, and the world. I also enjoy working with clients who wish to explore existential questions and spirituality.
Welcome to my practice. I help adults and older teenagers work through transitions, including grief, trauma, parenthood and aging. I work collaboratively with clients to help them find meaning, purpose, authenticity and agency in their lives. I am interested in the relationship between our inner worlds and how we fit into and interact with our families, society, and the world. I also enjoy working with clients who wish to explore existential questions and spirituality.
