Secular and Non-Religious Therapists in Washington, DC

Photo of Jamaal A. Crone - SoulSeed Counseling & Consulting, Licensed Professional Counselor, MAR, MEd, LPC
SoulSeed Counseling & Consulting
Licensed Professional Counselor, MAR, MEd, LPC
5 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20005
If you're searching for a psychotherapist who can hold the complexity of who you are; your history, your culture, your sexuality, your faith, your grief, and your desire to grow into someone more fully yourself, you've clicked on the right profile. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and doctoral student in Counselor Education and Supervision, with a Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Master of Arts in Religion. My work exists at the intersection of lived experience, rigorous clinical training, and a lifelong study of anthropology, theology, philosophy, and the human search for meaning.
If you're searching for a psychotherapist who can hold the complexity of who you are; your history, your culture, your sexuality, your faith, your grief, and your desire to grow into someone more fully yourself, you've clicked on the right profile. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and doctoral student in Counselor Education and Supervision, with a Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Master of Arts in Religion. My work exists at the intersection of lived experience, rigorous clinical training, and a lifelong study of anthropology, theology, philosophy, and the human search for meaning.
(202) 875-5176 View (202) 875-5176
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Michael A Giordano
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CST
5 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20009
In a world full of judgment, you need to trust that your therapist is affirming and ready to hear your "deep, dark secrets." With that, you can then talk about what's really going on and address your true concerns. I have experience helping people with all kinds of issues, including relationships, sex and sexuality, addictions, gender identity, physical/emotional/sexual abuse, as well as general questions of self-worth. Together, we will explore any issue that is important to you. We will discuss how past experiences shape what you're currently thinking and feeling.
In a world full of judgment, you need to trust that your therapist is affirming and ready to hear your "deep, dark secrets." With that, you can then talk about what's really going on and address your true concerns. I have experience helping people with all kinds of issues, including relationships, sex and sexuality, addictions, gender identity, physical/emotional/sexual abuse, as well as general questions of self-worth. Together, we will explore any issue that is important to you. We will discuss how past experiences shape what you're currently thinking and feeling.
(202) 559-4269 View (202) 559-4269
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Chelsea Mazzotta
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Online Only
Hi There! Thanks for taking the time to visit my page. Many of my clients have reached a place where they are no longer comfortable with the status quo. Perhaps you're looking to improve your self worth; process the ongoing impacts of childhood trauma; or maybe you're transitioning to a new relationship structure. Many of my clients seek out therapy to get to know themselves and their partners better, and find improved ways to navigate their relationships. My hope is that sessions leave you with curiosities about yourself and others, and a feeling of empowerment and possibility.
Hi There! Thanks for taking the time to visit my page. Many of my clients have reached a place where they are no longer comfortable with the status quo. Perhaps you're looking to improve your self worth; process the ongoing impacts of childhood trauma; or maybe you're transitioning to a new relationship structure. Many of my clients seek out therapy to get to know themselves and their partners better, and find improved ways to navigate their relationships. My hope is that sessions leave you with curiosities about yourself and others, and a feeling of empowerment and possibility.
(202) 559-6006 View (202) 559-6006
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Jennifer Bakalar
Psychologist, PhD
21 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20036
Our connections with ourselves, others, and our communities can bring tremendous joy, meaning, and fulfillment. In contrast, experiences of disconnection, isolation, shame, and loss can elicit profound anguish. A crucial step toward relief and enduring growth in psychotherapy starts with a therapeutic relationship grounded in trust. Beyond the reasons bringing you in, I am committed to listening to your life story and getting to know you as a whole, imperfect person who deserves unconditional care and respect. From there, we can identify opportunities to relate to yourself and others in new ways.
Our connections with ourselves, others, and our communities can bring tremendous joy, meaning, and fulfillment. In contrast, experiences of disconnection, isolation, shame, and loss can elicit profound anguish. A crucial step toward relief and enduring growth in psychotherapy starts with a therapeutic relationship grounded in trust. Beyond the reasons bringing you in, I am committed to listening to your life story and getting to know you as a whole, imperfect person who deserves unconditional care and respect. From there, we can identify opportunities to relate to yourself and others in new ways.
(202) 849-9198 View (202) 849-9198
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Jennifer Rulli, LCSW, Indvidual Therapy & EMDR
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20002
You may look like you’re holding it all together, but inside, something feels off. You may feel anxious, disconnected, or stuck in patterns you can’t quite explain; overthinking, overgiving, or questioning your worth—especially in relationships. Part of you longs to feel close, secure, and understood, while another part works hard to protect you from getting hurt. Many patterns that feel painful are rooted in ways you learned to cope with moments of disconnection, overwhelm, or unmet needs earlier in life. At one time, these strategies helped you survive, stay connected, or keep going, but now leave you feeling stuck or exhausted.
You may look like you’re holding it all together, but inside, something feels off. You may feel anxious, disconnected, or stuck in patterns you can’t quite explain; overthinking, overgiving, or questioning your worth—especially in relationships. Part of you longs to feel close, secure, and understood, while another part works hard to protect you from getting hurt. Many patterns that feel painful are rooted in ways you learned to cope with moments of disconnection, overwhelm, or unmet needs earlier in life. At one time, these strategies helped you survive, stay connected, or keep going, but now leave you feeling stuck or exhausted.
(202) 946-6107 View (202) 946-6107
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Hayley Gould
Counselor, MS/EdS, LPC, LCPC
Online Only
Eating disorders can be all encompassing and can start to take over so many different aspects of your life. It becomes hard to do anything without hearing the eating disorder’s disapproving voice in your head making comments about your food intake, your body, and most painfully, who you are as a person. This voice is not you. We can work together to help you fight back and regain your identity. You do not need to have an eating disorder for us to work together, I also work with those struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, life transitions, trauma, relationships, and identity.
Eating disorders can be all encompassing and can start to take over so many different aspects of your life. It becomes hard to do anything without hearing the eating disorder’s disapproving voice in your head making comments about your food intake, your body, and most painfully, who you are as a person. This voice is not you. We can work together to help you fight back and regain your identity. You do not need to have an eating disorder for us to work together, I also work with those struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, life transitions, trauma, relationships, and identity.
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You feel stuck, so what if we could help you figure out not only what you want, but also how to get it? I help coach adults with anxiety from legal-related challenges (e.g., divorce, terminations, and moving) successfully navigate these transitions and create stability for their families.
You feel stuck, so what if we could help you figure out not only what you want, but also how to get it? I help coach adults with anxiety from legal-related challenges (e.g., divorce, terminations, and moving) successfully navigate these transitions and create stability for their families.
(202) 991-4482 View (202) 991-4482
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Dubry Counseling Group
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Washington, DC 20036
Dubry Counseling Group offers thoughtful, structured therapy that prioritizes clarity, emotional regulation, and practical change. We provide a grounded, affirming space to slow things down, understand patterns, and work through anxiety, mood concerns, relationship stress, and life transitions. Our approach blends insight with real-world tools, helping clients build stability, improve communication, and make decisions that align with their values and circumstances.
Dubry Counseling Group offers thoughtful, structured therapy that prioritizes clarity, emotional regulation, and practical change. We provide a grounded, affirming space to slow things down, understand patterns, and work through anxiety, mood concerns, relationship stress, and life transitions. Our approach blends insight with real-world tools, helping clients build stability, improve communication, and make decisions that align with their values and circumstances.
(202) 816-4304 View (202) 816-4304
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Sally Charendoff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
2 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20005
Navigating all the changes and challenges that come in our 20s and 30s can be overwhelming, stressful, and anxiety-filled. Though young adulthood can be an exciting time to explore and deepen your sense of self, many of us feel stuck, lost, or plagued by the pressure to "have it all figured out." You might be thinking, "Why does everyone else seem to know where they’re going and what they’re doing?" You're not alone in these thoughts, fears, and uncertainty. Whether it’s securing and thriving in the right job, breaking out of self-defeating patterns, or finding and maintaining healthy relationships, I’m here to help you get unstuck!
Navigating all the changes and challenges that come in our 20s and 30s can be overwhelming, stressful, and anxiety-filled. Though young adulthood can be an exciting time to explore and deepen your sense of self, many of us feel stuck, lost, or plagued by the pressure to "have it all figured out." You might be thinking, "Why does everyone else seem to know where they’re going and what they’re doing?" You're not alone in these thoughts, fears, and uncertainty. Whether it’s securing and thriving in the right job, breaking out of self-defeating patterns, or finding and maintaining healthy relationships, I’m here to help you get unstuck!
(202) 839-8677 View (202) 839-8677
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Peter T. Luehring-Jones
Psychologist, PhD
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Trauma leaves a mark — on how you see yourself, how you move through the world, and how you connect with others. Whether you're a member of the LGBTQ+ community carrying the weight of experiences that were never your fault, or someone driven to success by solving problems for others rather than asking for help for yourself, you deserve care that recognizes the full complexity of who you are. My work is grounded in evidence-based therapies that are structured, focused, and proven to produce real results.
Trauma leaves a mark — on how you see yourself, how you move through the world, and how you connect with others. Whether you're a member of the LGBTQ+ community carrying the weight of experiences that were never your fault, or someone driven to success by solving problems for others rather than asking for help for yourself, you deserve care that recognizes the full complexity of who you are. My work is grounded in evidence-based therapies that are structured, focused, and proven to produce real results.
(202) 796-7382 View (202) 796-7382
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Chika Igwe
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I believe that the most effective way to help clients achieve their goals is through empathy and empowerment. Therapy is a collaborative team effort as the client is the expert in their life and experience and I, the therapist, am here to help you find the answers you need!
I believe that the most effective way to help clients achieve their goals is through empathy and empowerment. Therapy is a collaborative team effort as the client is the expert in their life and experience and I, the therapist, am here to help you find the answers you need!
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Photo of Tony Brunswick, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS, NCC
Tony Brunswick
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS, NCC
Washington, DC 20036
We all need support at different times in our lives. Navigating relationships, grief, life transitions, anxiety, loss, and trauma can be complex and overwhelming. If you are feeling stuck, lost, or unsure of what your next step should be, my approach to therapy focuses on helping you understand what troubles you and gain insight toward change that is positive and lasting. In my work with individuals and couples, I take a caring and collaborative approach to therapy to help you discover healing and meaning in your life and in your relationships.
We all need support at different times in our lives. Navigating relationships, grief, life transitions, anxiety, loss, and trauma can be complex and overwhelming. If you are feeling stuck, lost, or unsure of what your next step should be, my approach to therapy focuses on helping you understand what troubles you and gain insight toward change that is positive and lasting. In my work with individuals and couples, I take a caring and collaborative approach to therapy to help you discover healing and meaning in your life and in your relationships.
(202) 556-1984 View (202) 556-1984
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Elaine Powell
Pre-Licensed Professional
10 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20006
I work with young adults navigating the complexities of independence and attachment, trust and confidence, peer and sibling dynamics, dating and commitment, trauma, school and career transitions, sexual identity and intimacy, and overall well-being. Young adulthood is often a time of rapid growth and uncertainty, and therapy can provide space to make sense of these experiences with greater clarity and intention. I affirm and support clients who identify as BIPOC, AAPI, Latinx, LGBTQ+, and neurodivergent. Together, we identify and implement strategies to manage cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and relational patterns.
I work with young adults navigating the complexities of independence and attachment, trust and confidence, peer and sibling dynamics, dating and commitment, trauma, school and career transitions, sexual identity and intimacy, and overall well-being. Young adulthood is often a time of rapid growth and uncertainty, and therapy can provide space to make sense of these experiences with greater clarity and intention. I affirm and support clients who identify as BIPOC, AAPI, Latinx, LGBTQ+, and neurodivergent. Together, we identify and implement strategies to manage cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and relational patterns.
(202) 517-2672 View (202) 517-2672
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5 Star EAP & Consultation Services, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, LPC, CEAP
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Greetings! My name is Dr. Nyasha and I use a holistic, eclectic, strengths based approach when working with clients. This entails embracing the "whole person" and making efforts to understand how all aspects of each person's life impacts their daily functioning. It is important to identify strengths and interest in order to draw upon these components, enabling the development of a comprehensive approach to treatment, which is custom and unique for each individual. It would be my honor to assist you in further defining your goals as well as supporting you as you work towards achieving your best life!
Greetings! My name is Dr. Nyasha and I use a holistic, eclectic, strengths based approach when working with clients. This entails embracing the "whole person" and making efforts to understand how all aspects of each person's life impacts their daily functioning. It is important to identify strengths and interest in order to draw upon these components, enabling the development of a comprehensive approach to treatment, which is custom and unique for each individual. It would be my honor to assist you in further defining your goals as well as supporting you as you work towards achieving your best life!
(202) 991-3420 View (202) 991-3420
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Anil Manley
Verified Verified
Online Only
Does this sound like you? You’re a midlife woman juggling it all: work, relationships, and change, yet feeling drained and disconnected. You’re ready to stop running on empty and start creating more energy, ease, and balance in your life. You want to feel calm, confident, and centered in your body again. You want to live with intention rather than under pressure. You’re ready for less overwhelm and more flow.
Does this sound like you? You’re a midlife woman juggling it all: work, relationships, and change, yet feeling drained and disconnected. You’re ready to stop running on empty and start creating more energy, ease, and balance in your life. You want to feel calm, confident, and centered in your body again. You want to live with intention rather than under pressure. You’re ready for less overwhelm and more flow.
(202) 980-3883 View (202) 980-3883
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Maggie Seymour
Counselor, MA, PhD, RIC, LPGC
Washington, DC 20036
Maybe you've achieved external success, hitting all your milestones, ahead of schedule and with distinction, but internally you’re exhausted, on edge, or stuck in patterns you can’t think your way out of. Many of my clients are professionals in demanding roles in public service, law, healthcare, military, and executive leadership who are deeply capable and quietly overwhelmed. I provide body-based, deeply attuned, trauma-informed therapy for people who have tried talk therapy and need something that works at a deeper level, beyond rationalizations.
Maybe you've achieved external success, hitting all your milestones, ahead of schedule and with distinction, but internally you’re exhausted, on edge, or stuck in patterns you can’t think your way out of. Many of my clients are professionals in demanding roles in public service, law, healthcare, military, and executive leadership who are deeply capable and quietly overwhelmed. I provide body-based, deeply attuned, trauma-informed therapy for people who have tried talk therapy and need something that works at a deeper level, beyond rationalizations.
(202) 733-6288 View (202) 733-6288
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Brandan Vazquez
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
2 Endorsed
Online Only
What's good! I know you’re a high-achieving professional (lawyer, healthcare worker, entrepreneur, educator) who looks successful on the outside but feel stressed, burned out, or disconnected in your personal life. Work is taking over your time, relationships, and sense of self. You want balance, stronger boundaries, and confidence beyond your career. I help men manage stress, improve relationships, and build emotional strength so they can thrive at work and at home.
What's good! I know you’re a high-achieving professional (lawyer, healthcare worker, entrepreneur, educator) who looks successful on the outside but feel stressed, burned out, or disconnected in your personal life. Work is taking over your time, relationships, and sense of self. You want balance, stronger boundaries, and confidence beyond your career. I help men manage stress, improve relationships, and build emotional strength so they can thrive at work and at home.
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Nina Arroyo Santiago
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I am a bilingual social worker from Puerto Rico. I offer therapy in English and Spanish for children, adolescents, and adults. I know how important it is to feel understood and supported in the language and style that feels most natural to you. I use a patient-centered, trauma-focused, culturally competent approach to create a safe, welcoming space where you can explore emotions, build strengths, and feel truly heard. My experience includes working with middle and high school students in a school setting, as well as in medical settings with children, teens, and young adults.
I am a bilingual social worker from Puerto Rico. I offer therapy in English and Spanish for children, adolescents, and adults. I know how important it is to feel understood and supported in the language and style that feels most natural to you. I use a patient-centered, trauma-focused, culturally competent approach to create a safe, welcoming space where you can explore emotions, build strengths, and feel truly heard. My experience includes working with middle and high school students in a school setting, as well as in medical settings with children, teens, and young adults.
(202) 980-4577 View (202) 980-4577
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Meryl S. Heyliger
Psychologist, PhD, NCSP
5 Endorsed
Online Only
Seeking help for yourself or a child can be daunting and requires courage. I want to partner with you as you work to gain the life that you envision, help open possibilities and promote a mindset of strength, resilience and competence to tackle what may be getting in your way. As a Licensed Psychologist, with 20 years of experience as a school psychologist and counselor, I am dedicated to helping others understand and potentially change behavior and mindsets for improved functioning in settings, including work and school, and in relationships with others.
Seeking help for yourself or a child can be daunting and requires courage. I want to partner with you as you work to gain the life that you envision, help open possibilities and promote a mindset of strength, resilience and competence to tackle what may be getting in your way. As a Licensed Psychologist, with 20 years of experience as a school psychologist and counselor, I am dedicated to helping others understand and potentially change behavior and mindsets for improved functioning in settings, including work and school, and in relationships with others.
(202) 417-3054 View (202) 417-3054
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Sydnee Walker
Pre-Licensed Professional
2 Endorsed
Online Only
We'll explore, process and identify strategies to address stress and distress related to habits, experiences or relationships that inform your mood, behavior, functioning, cognitive and relational patterns. I work with teenagers and adults to manage the psychological impact of illness, grief and loss, executive functioning, transitions, family-of-origin difficulties, anxiety, school/work stress, cultural identity, depression, substance use and PTSD. I use therapeutic frameworks based on clients' need to decrease negative thoughts and undesired behaviors and increase distress tolerance; improve communication effectiveness.
We'll explore, process and identify strategies to address stress and distress related to habits, experiences or relationships that inform your mood, behavior, functioning, cognitive and relational patterns. I work with teenagers and adults to manage the psychological impact of illness, grief and loss, executive functioning, transitions, family-of-origin difficulties, anxiety, school/work stress, cultural identity, depression, substance use and PTSD. I use therapeutic frameworks based on clients' need to decrease negative thoughts and undesired behaviors and increase distress tolerance; improve communication effectiveness.
(202) 519-8350 View (202) 519-8350

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