Secular and Non-Religious Therapists in Washington, DC
My ideal clients are high achievers-whether a medical professional, scientist, college/graduate student, athlete, military/intelligence member, or executive. They may be navigating challenges like anxiety, depression, perfectionism, or burnout but are ultimately seeking deeper fulfillment. They value growth, balance, and reconnecting with their strengths. Using my Health Promotions background and holistic mind-body approach, I blend CBT, psychoanalytic insights, and performance psychology to help them thrive holistically. Together, we’ll address mental/physical wellness, cultivate self-compassion, and align their goal
My ideal clients are high achievers-whether a medical professional, scientist, college/graduate student, athlete, military/intelligence member, or executive. They may be navigating challenges like anxiety, depression, perfectionism, or burnout but are ultimately seeking deeper fulfillment. They value growth, balance, and reconnecting with their strengths. Using my Health Promotions background and holistic mind-body approach, I blend CBT, psychoanalytic insights, and performance psychology to help them thrive holistically. Together, we’ll address mental/physical wellness, cultivate self-compassion, and align their goal
In counseling children and adolescents, I prioritize how you relate to others, how you feel, and how you behave. I provide counseling to people experiencing difficulty adjusting to parents’ divorce or separation; maltreatment, bullying or lack of acceptance; isolation and increased loneliness; increased conflicts with parents; and perfectionism and excessively high standards. These experiences can cause my clients to experience an increase in sleep loss due to worry, feeling unhappy or depressed, persistent negative thoughts, feeling distressed, obsessive-compulsive disorder and loss of confidence in themselves.
In counseling children and adolescents, I prioritize how you relate to others, how you feel, and how you behave. I provide counseling to people experiencing difficulty adjusting to parents’ divorce or separation; maltreatment, bullying or lack of acceptance; isolation and increased loneliness; increased conflicts with parents; and perfectionism and excessively high standards. These experiences can cause my clients to experience an increase in sleep loss due to worry, feeling unhappy or depressed, persistent negative thoughts, feeling distressed, obsessive-compulsive disorder and loss of confidence in themselves.
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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.
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!
How are you doing? No, how are you really doing? My name is Adwoa. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20+ years of experience and I want to know all about it. I love working with individuals in the LGBTQ+ communities, individuals from immigrant families especially from Africa and the Caribbean, young adults navigating the world of adulting and women who have survived abusive relationships working to reclaim their lives. I look forward to assisting you on your journey to be the best person you envision yourself to be.
How are you doing? No, how are you really doing? My name is Adwoa. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20+ years of experience and I want to know all about it. I love working with individuals in the LGBTQ+ communities, individuals from immigrant families especially from Africa and the Caribbean, young adults navigating the world of adulting and women who have survived abusive relationships working to reclaim their lives. I look forward to assisting you on your journey to be the best person you envision yourself to be.
I work with clients who are distressed or confused by why they engage in the behaviors they do, whether it's addiction, anger, or relationship difficulties and challenges. I believe this is because my stance is non-judgmental and I genuinely believe that all behavior is rational given past experience or the actual situation, even if it is not helpful in the present. I work to help clients navigate how these behaviors may have arisen, to develop self-compassion, and then to provide support and strategies to do the hard work of adopting new, more helpful behaviors.
I work with clients who are distressed or confused by why they engage in the behaviors they do, whether it's addiction, anger, or relationship difficulties and challenges. I believe this is because my stance is non-judgmental and I genuinely believe that all behavior is rational given past experience or the actual situation, even if it is not helpful in the present. I work to help clients navigate how these behaviors may have arisen, to develop self-compassion, and then to provide support and strategies to do the hard work of adopting new, more helpful behaviors.
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.
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.
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.
I am a trauma-informed psychologist with over 12 years of experience. I work with adults who seek a deeper understanding of themselves and their worlds, and those who want to heal from relational wounds or complicated childhoods. As a relational therapist, I value getting to know my clients as human beings first and foremost, while supporting them in creating a path towards authentic healing and growth. I see clients with depression, anxiety, CPTSD (complex trauma), relationship issues, and experiences around gender, sexuality, and identity, among other concerns.
I am a trauma-informed psychologist with over 12 years of experience. I work with adults who seek a deeper understanding of themselves and their worlds, and those who want to heal from relational wounds or complicated childhoods. As a relational therapist, I value getting to know my clients as human beings first and foremost, while supporting them in creating a path towards authentic healing and growth. I see clients with depression, anxiety, CPTSD (complex trauma), relationship issues, and experiences around gender, sexuality, and identity, among other concerns.
If your mind never shuts off, relationships feel exhausting, and big life changes hit you harder than most, you’re not broken, you’re not alone, and you’re in the right place. I create a safe and compassionate space where you can feel seen, heard, and supported. Together, we’ll uncover your strengths, build confidence, and create meaningful change. I offer virtual therapy in California, Florida, and Washington, D.C.
If your mind never shuts off, relationships feel exhausting, and big life changes hit you harder than most, you’re not broken, you’re not alone, and you’re in the right place. I create a safe and compassionate space where you can feel seen, heard, and supported. Together, we’ll uncover your strengths, build confidence, and create meaningful change. I offer virtual therapy in California, Florida, and Washington, D.C.
Guided by the wisdom of Jung's words, "There can be no transforming of darkness into light, without emotion," I specialize in unraveling the intricate threads of emotional intelligence. Grounded in a profound understanding of belief systems, my training delves into the core, where past ideologies shape your present reality. Embracing emotional intelligence is not just a skill; it's a transformative state-of-mind that shapes thoughts and heightens emotional awareness. I advocate not for change but for understanding and acceptance.
Guided by the wisdom of Jung's words, "There can be no transforming of darkness into light, without emotion," I specialize in unraveling the intricate threads of emotional intelligence. Grounded in a profound understanding of belief systems, my training delves into the core, where past ideologies shape your present reality. Embracing emotional intelligence is not just a skill; it's a transformative state-of-mind that shapes thoughts and heightens emotional awareness. I advocate not for change but for understanding and acceptance.
I support individuals working through the deep and often hidden impacts of trauma—whether rooted in the past or triggered by life’s most vulnerable moments, like fertility struggles, pregnancy, postpartum, or perinatal loss. I also help couples navigating the identity and relational shifts that come with parenting. My work extends to those facing anxiety, depression, and major transitions. You don’t have to stay stuck. Together, we’ll move toward healing, reconnection, and a stronger sense of self.
I support individuals working through the deep and often hidden impacts of trauma—whether rooted in the past or triggered by life’s most vulnerable moments, like fertility struggles, pregnancy, postpartum, or perinatal loss. I also help couples navigating the identity and relational shifts that come with parenting. My work extends to those facing anxiety, depression, and major transitions. You don’t have to stay stuck. Together, we’ll move toward healing, reconnection, and a stronger sense of self.
Sex, though so often experienced in silence, is can be impacted by and impact all facets of life. Because of that, my clients are often feeling disconnected, anxious about their desire, or unsure how to communicate what they really need in sex or relationships. They want to understand why things feel “off,” why intimacy feels harder than it used to, or why they can’t seem to get on the same page with their partner. They’re seeking clarity, confidence, and a way back to feeling chosen, desired, and understood. Most of all, they want a safe place to explore their sexual self without shame.
Sex, though so often experienced in silence, is can be impacted by and impact all facets of life. Because of that, my clients are often feeling disconnected, anxious about their desire, or unsure how to communicate what they really need in sex or relationships. They want to understand why things feel “off,” why intimacy feels harder than it used to, or why they can’t seem to get on the same page with their partner. They’re seeking clarity, confidence, and a way back to feeling chosen, desired, and understood. Most of all, they want a safe place to explore their sexual self without shame.
Modern mental healthcare is no longer confined to the boxes of conventional knowledge — it is integrative, expansive, and deeply human. I honor the complexities of who you are, weaving your unique story with multiple lenses and practices to foster small steps toward your progress and wellbeing each day. We focus on what you want to believe, feel and do, then make it possible by calming the nervous system, reprogramming past trauma, and teaching your brain and body that it is safe to create new beliefs and behaviors from a newer, more aligned and authentic self.
Modern mental healthcare is no longer confined to the boxes of conventional knowledge — it is integrative, expansive, and deeply human. I honor the complexities of who you are, weaving your unique story with multiple lenses and practices to foster small steps toward your progress and wellbeing each day. We focus on what you want to believe, feel and do, then make it possible by calming the nervous system, reprogramming past trauma, and teaching your brain and body that it is safe to create new beliefs and behaviors from a newer, more aligned and authentic self.
Welcome! Have you ever reached the point of thinking, “Okay, I’m self-aware… now what?” My work supports individuals at different stages of self-understanding. Some are beginning to explore their inner world and want to develop greater self-awareness, while others already have deep insight but feel stuck at the “what now?” stage. Many of my clients understand their patterns, emotions, and history, yet struggle to translate that awareness into meaningful change. I offer a supportive space to explore emotions and past experiences while also helping you move from understanding to intentional action.
Welcome! Have you ever reached the point of thinking, “Okay, I’m self-aware… now what?” My work supports individuals at different stages of self-understanding. Some are beginning to explore their inner world and want to develop greater self-awareness, while others already have deep insight but feel stuck at the “what now?” stage. Many of my clients understand their patterns, emotions, and history, yet struggle to translate that awareness into meaningful change. I offer a supportive space to explore emotions and past experiences while also helping you move from understanding to intentional action.
Life has a way of showing us that what used to work suddenly does not anymore. Maybe you are navigating a major change, or you have realized that the beliefs and patterns you have carried for years no longer fit. You might feel exhausted from trying to hold everything together, unsure of your direction, or aware that the ways you have been coping are now getting in the way.
Life has a way of showing us that what used to work suddenly does not anymore. Maybe you are navigating a major change, or you have realized that the beliefs and patterns you have carried for years no longer fit. You might feel exhausted from trying to hold everything together, unsure of your direction, or aware that the ways you have been coping are now getting in the way.
I believe that it is impossible and unhelpful to keep politics out of the therapy room. The personal continues to be political and it has become increasingly clear to more people how politics directly impact mental health. While individual therapy is exactly that, we also live within larger systems that shape how we feel. When these systems are in a state of chaos and instability, feelings of helplessness, anxiety, exhaustion, anger, and guilt are all normal responses.
I believe that it is impossible and unhelpful to keep politics out of the therapy room. The personal continues to be political and it has become increasingly clear to more people how politics directly impact mental health. While individual therapy is exactly that, we also live within larger systems that shape how we feel. When these systems are in a state of chaos and instability, feelings of helplessness, anxiety, exhaustion, anger, and guilt are all normal responses.
You can become someone who you can learn to love and trust, and I would like to help you with that. My name is Ella Henley and I am a trauma therapist with over 20 years of experience working with survivors. I offer individual talk therapy services to address CPTSD, anxiety, dissociation, emotional regulation, identity, and attachment and developmental trauma. I enjoy working with LGBTQIA+ and neurodiverse individuals. I am certified in both DBT (C-DBT), and as a Sex Therapy Informed Professional (CSTIP). I am Anti-Racist, Queer, Trans, Kink, and Poly affirming.
You can become someone who you can learn to love and trust, and I would like to help you with that. My name is Ella Henley and I am a trauma therapist with over 20 years of experience working with survivors. I offer individual talk therapy services to address CPTSD, anxiety, dissociation, emotional regulation, identity, and attachment and developmental trauma. I enjoy working with LGBTQIA+ and neurodiverse individuals. I am certified in both DBT (C-DBT), and as a Sex Therapy Informed Professional (CSTIP). I am Anti-Racist, Queer, Trans, Kink, and Poly affirming.
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.
