Sex Therapists in Washington, DC
You may look accomplished yet still feel anxious, disconnected, or frustrated by patterns you can’t break. I help adults understand why shame, self-criticism, relationship struggles, or identity questions keep resurfacing. My approach is direct, warm, and insight-focused. I use Affect Relational Theory (A.R.T.) to help you make sense of your emotional world and build a more coherent, grounded relationship with yourself.
You may look accomplished yet still feel anxious, disconnected, or frustrated by patterns you can’t break. I help adults understand why shame, self-criticism, relationship struggles, or identity questions keep resurfacing. My approach is direct, warm, and insight-focused. I use Affect Relational Theory (A.R.T.) to help you make sense of your emotional world and build a more coherent, grounded relationship with yourself.
I am a results-driven psychotherapist, executive coach, and author of Be Fearless: Change Your Life in 28 Days. With a direct and solution-focused approach, I help individuals and couples navigate challenges related to anxiety, depression, relationships, career and workplace dynamics, performance, stress, and time management.
Licensed in NY, PA, DC, CT, MD, and VA, I offer remote therapy sessions in these states and provide coaching to clients across the U.S. and internationally. My clients come from all walks of life, including executives, professionals, students, entrepreneurs, business leaders, and entertainers.
I am a results-driven psychotherapist, executive coach, and author of Be Fearless: Change Your Life in 28 Days. With a direct and solution-focused approach, I help individuals and couples navigate challenges related to anxiety, depression, relationships, career and workplace dynamics, performance, stress, and time management.
Licensed in NY, PA, DC, CT, MD, and VA, I offer remote therapy sessions in these states and provide coaching to clients across the U.S. and internationally. My clients come from all walks of life, including executives, professionals, students, entrepreneurs, business leaders, and entertainers.
I’m queer, gay, neurodivergent, & a non-linear thinker. I know what it's like to feel like a misfit; I help other misfits reclaim power, freedom, & truth. The world teaches queer & neurodivergent people to doubt our inner truths; I teach people how to slow down & listen inward. Your body isn’t the enemy. It holds a deeper wisdom: the key to your aliveness, your clarity, and your next right move. So stop fighting yourself & come learn how to have a dialogue within. Let’s work together to build trust in your deepest self, listen to your true guide, & find your inner home. Let's get started in finding your power to be you.
I’m queer, gay, neurodivergent, & a non-linear thinker. I know what it's like to feel like a misfit; I help other misfits reclaim power, freedom, & truth. The world teaches queer & neurodivergent people to doubt our inner truths; I teach people how to slow down & listen inward. Your body isn’t the enemy. It holds a deeper wisdom: the key to your aliveness, your clarity, and your next right move. So stop fighting yourself & come learn how to have a dialogue within. Let’s work together to build trust in your deepest self, listen to your true guide, & find your inner home. Let's get started in finding your power to be you.
Through therapy, I help people who seek connection, a deeper connection within themselves and their relationships. Using a “biopsychosocial” approach, I help people explore how past and present experiences shape their thoughts, emotions, behaviors, relationships, and nervous system. With expertise in brain anatomy and neuroscience, I empower people by helping them recognize when and why specialized neural systems are activated, helping them gain self-awareness, prepare a plan of action, and implement change.
Through therapy, I help people who seek connection, a deeper connection within themselves and their relationships. Using a “biopsychosocial” approach, I help people explore how past and present experiences shape their thoughts, emotions, behaviors, relationships, and nervous system. With expertise in brain anatomy and neuroscience, I empower people by helping them recognize when and why specialized neural systems are activated, helping them gain self-awareness, prepare a plan of action, and implement change.
Paul B. Sheesley, MA, LPC, LCPC, LCADC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, LPC, LCADC
Washington, DC 20009
Therapy is distinct from education or offering advice. Since each individual is unique, therapeutic elements are customized to recognize that healing varies from person to person. My approach fosters a safe environment where you can express your thoughts openly, with someone who listens attentively and genuinely cares. I believe that a successful counseling experience hinges on the therapist's ability to understand and respect each patient’s distinct concerns, background, and context. I am dedicated to achieving this understanding in every counseling relationship.
Therapy is distinct from education or offering advice. Since each individual is unique, therapeutic elements are customized to recognize that healing varies from person to person. My approach fosters a safe environment where you can express your thoughts openly, with someone who listens attentively and genuinely cares. I believe that a successful counseling experience hinges on the therapist's ability to understand and respect each patient’s distinct concerns, background, and context. I am dedicated to achieving this understanding in every counseling relationship.
If you're looking for experience and competence working with individuals, couples and families born before 1981, you've found it. For six decades, I've been helping people transform distress into the pleasure of optimal functioning. I did this first as a physical therapist, then as psychologist and acting coach. If you're also looking for help that's science-based & efficiently effective, while individualized and creative, you'll find that here, too. So, let's get on with it! Life is short! Questions/Comments: 240-277-4427.
If you're looking for experience and competence working with individuals, couples and families born before 1981, you've found it. For six decades, I've been helping people transform distress into the pleasure of optimal functioning. I did this first as a physical therapist, then as psychologist and acting coach. If you're also looking for help that's science-based & efficiently effective, while individualized and creative, you'll find that here, too. So, let's get on with it! Life is short! Questions/Comments: 240-277-4427.
My practice is sex-positive, kink and poly-friendly, and LGBTQIA+ affirming.
Now accepting new patients! I have a convenient virtual practice, serving residents of Massachusetts, greater Washington, DC and all PsyPact states.
I provide psychotherapy for individual adults to help you cope with your present, understand your past, and generally find more ease in your life. All with a healthy mix of compassionate warmth and irreverent humor.
My practice is sex-positive, kink and poly-friendly, and LGBTQIA+ affirming.
Now accepting new patients! I have a convenient virtual practice, serving residents of Massachusetts, greater Washington, DC and all PsyPact states.
I provide psychotherapy for individual adults to help you cope with your present, understand your past, and generally find more ease in your life. All with a healthy mix of compassionate warmth and irreverent humor.
I also support couples with communication challenges, concerns around sex and intimacy, and recurring patterns of conflict.
I create a welcoming, compassionate space where you can slow down, reconnect with your inner wisdom, and feel empowered to move forward. My approach is trauma-informed, relational, strengths-based, and person-centered. Using IFS, IFIO (IFS for couples), somatic cues and mindfulness, I tailor our work together to meet your unique needs and experiences.
I also support couples with communication challenges, concerns around sex and intimacy, and recurring patterns of conflict.
I create a welcoming, compassionate space where you can slow down, reconnect with your inner wisdom, and feel empowered to move forward. My approach is trauma-informed, relational, strengths-based, and person-centered. Using IFS, IFIO (IFS for couples), somatic cues and mindfulness, I tailor our work together to meet your unique needs and experiences.
As a psychologist and certified sex therapist, I specialize in helping individuals and couples navigate intimacy, communication, and relational repair with a trauma-informed, compassionate approach.
I’m a Certified Sex Therapist and Couples Therapist providing care to individuals and couples in Arizona, Illinois, New York, Washington D.C., Oregon, and Florida. My approach is trauma-informed, offering a safe and compassionate space to address sensitive issues such as betrayal trauma, relationship repair, mismatched libido, erectile difficulties, and dating challenges. I’m passionate about helping people build stronger connections, heal from painful experiences, and cultivate more satisfying intimate lives.
As a psychologist and certified sex therapist, I specialize in helping individuals and couples navigate intimacy, communication, and relational repair with a trauma-informed, compassionate approach.
I’m a Certified Sex Therapist and Couples Therapist providing care to individuals and couples in Arizona, Illinois, New York, Washington D.C., Oregon, and Florida. My approach is trauma-informed, offering a safe and compassionate space to address sensitive issues such as betrayal trauma, relationship repair, mismatched libido, erectile difficulties, and dating challenges. I’m passionate about helping people build stronger connections, heal from painful experiences, and cultivate more satisfying intimate lives.
I'm a Certified Sex Therapist.
I help teens and adults who are struggling with a variety of issues whether they're at home, school, or work. I'll help you look at patterns of behavior, your upbringing, environment and current interactions so we can determine the next steps for you to take toward your goals.
I'm a Certified Sex Therapist.
I help teens and adults who are struggling with a variety of issues whether they're at home, school, or work. I'll help you look at patterns of behavior, your upbringing, environment and current interactions so we can determine the next steps for you to take toward your goals.
I’m a licensed psychotherapist, coach, and co-host of the Differentiated Love & Sex podcast.
My approach is differentiation-based and strengths-based—I help people develop a stronger sense of self while improving how they relate to others. I’m both compassionate and direct, offering warmth and honesty to support insight and growth.
I’m a licensed psychotherapist, coach, and co-host of the Differentiated Love & Sex podcast.
My approach is differentiation-based and strengths-based—I help people develop a stronger sense of self while improving how they relate to others. I’m both compassionate and direct, offering warmth and honesty to support insight and growth.
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, and you don’t have to navigate it alone. As an LGPC, I offer a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences at their own pace. I am passionate about supporting individuals through healing and growth, whether they are managing stress and anxiety, working through past experiences, or pursuing personal development. My goal is to help clients build resilience and move toward meaningful, lasting change.
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, and you don’t have to navigate it alone. As an LGPC, I offer a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences at their own pace. I am passionate about supporting individuals through healing and growth, whether they are managing stress and anxiety, working through past experiences, or pursuing personal development. My goal is to help clients build resilience and move toward meaningful, lasting change.
So many of us move through life shape-shifting — adjusting who we are to meet the expectations of others, slowly losing sight of ourselves in the process. If that resonates, you've come to the right place. Whether you're navigating identity, relationships, your body image, or simply figuring out who you are, you deserve a space where all of you is welcome.
Here, you can expect to be met with curiosity and care. I'll be honest with you when it's helpful, but never at the expense of feeling safe. This is a space where you don't have to be anyone other than who you are.
So many of us move through life shape-shifting — adjusting who we are to meet the expectations of others, slowly losing sight of ourselves in the process. If that resonates, you've come to the right place. Whether you're navigating identity, relationships, your body image, or simply figuring out who you are, you deserve a space where all of you is welcome.
Here, you can expect to be met with curiosity and care. I'll be honest with you when it's helpful, but never at the expense of feeling safe. This is a space where you don't have to be anyone other than who you are.
I specialize in working with people who have complicated relationships with their bodies. My patients come to me because they are interested in: addressing disordered eating and body image issues; learning to live better with medical problems; reconsidering their use of alcohol and drugs; or learning to live in their bodies as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or non-binary individuals. Many of my patients have also been through difficult or even traumatic events, that at times have made their bodies feel unsafe. I help my patients to reestablish a sense of trust and safety in their bodies.
I specialize in working with people who have complicated relationships with their bodies. My patients come to me because they are interested in: addressing disordered eating and body image issues; learning to live better with medical problems; reconsidering their use of alcohol and drugs; or learning to live in their bodies as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or non-binary individuals. Many of my patients have also been through difficult or even traumatic events, that at times have made their bodies feel unsafe. I help my patients to reestablish a sense of trust and safety in their bodies.
Emily L Rizzo
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, LPC, NCC
1 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20010
I am passionate about working with the LGBTQ population and with people from diverse cultural backgrounds. I consistently work with clients regarding depression, anxiety, motivation, trauma, grief, understanding their identity, familial relations, gender identity, sexual identity, sexual/relationship needs, polyamorous relationships, kink, communication in relationships, and self-integration. Extensive background in working with people of color. Assist parents/families through their child's gender transition. Experience in college counseling and high school counseling.
I am passionate about working with the LGBTQ population and with people from diverse cultural backgrounds. I consistently work with clients regarding depression, anxiety, motivation, trauma, grief, understanding their identity, familial relations, gender identity, sexual identity, sexual/relationship needs, polyamorous relationships, kink, communication in relationships, and self-integration. Extensive background in working with people of color. Assist parents/families through their child's gender transition. Experience in college counseling and high school counseling.
They may be navigating the lasting effects of abuse, struggling with their identity, or working through challenges related to current policies, sexuality, or sex work.
I provide a safer, affirming space for healing, specializing in trauma, art therapy, and a human-centered, anti-oppression approach. Whether you’re processing trauma, exploring identity, or navigating sex work, I tailor therapy to your needs. Through talk therapy and creative modalities, we’ll work together to build resilience and move towards healing.
They may be navigating the lasting effects of abuse, struggling with their identity, or working through challenges related to current policies, sexuality, or sex work.
I provide a safer, affirming space for healing, specializing in trauma, art therapy, and a human-centered, anti-oppression approach. Whether you’re processing trauma, exploring identity, or navigating sex work, I tailor therapy to your needs. Through talk therapy and creative modalities, we’ll work together to build resilience and move towards healing.
Clients see me to get help improving their relationship with their sexuality whether it's with a partner or with themselves.
I provide a sex positive therapeutic environment to individuals and couples who want to improve their sexual relationship with themselves and/or with a partner. I specialize in: desire differences between partners, low libido, inexperience, menopause and aging considerations, pain during sex, sexual trauma and arousal challenges.
Clients see me to get help improving their relationship with their sexuality whether it's with a partner or with themselves.
I provide a sex positive therapeutic environment to individuals and couples who want to improve their sexual relationship with themselves and/or with a partner. I specialize in: desire differences between partners, low libido, inexperience, menopause and aging considerations, pain during sex, sexual trauma and arousal challenges.
In Honor of Rudi Johnson 32: Honoring every play. Protecting every mind.
Behind every victory are silent struggles with Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy & mental health.
I’m Dr. Sunny Khachatryan, & I provide virtual therapy for individuals navigating stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationships, & life transitions. In a warm, supportive space, we focus on your strengths, cultivate self-love & self-compassion, guiding you toward inner peace. Together, we’ll explore challenges, celebrate progress, build resilience, & nurture self-acceptance. I’d be honored to support you on your journey to greater well-being.
In Honor of Rudi Johnson 32: Honoring every play. Protecting every mind.
Behind every victory are silent struggles with Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy & mental health.
I’m Dr. Sunny Khachatryan, & I provide virtual therapy for individuals navigating stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationships, & life transitions. In a warm, supportive space, we focus on your strengths, cultivate self-love & self-compassion, guiding you toward inner peace. Together, we’ll explore challenges, celebrate progress, build resilience, & nurture self-acceptance. I’d be honored to support you on your journey to greater well-being.
Good therapeutic experiences are created through a balance of support and challenge in the context of a good therapeutic relationship. As a therapist, I try to create support by listening carefully, helping usdevelop a deeper understanding of your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, highlighting your strengths, validating your experiences, and celebrating your growth. I try to provide challenge by encouraging you to step out of your comfort zone to make changes in your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to live a more intentional and fulfilling life.
Good therapeutic experiences are created through a balance of support and challenge in the context of a good therapeutic relationship. As a therapist, I try to create support by listening carefully, helping usdevelop a deeper understanding of your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, highlighting your strengths, validating your experiences, and celebrating your growth. I try to provide challenge by encouraging you to step out of your comfort zone to make changes in your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to live a more intentional and fulfilling life.
Dr. DiGangi is a neuropsychologist, specializing in anxiety and relationships (in couples, parenting and work). She brings 2 powerful assets to your care. First, she is a leading brain expert and understands precisely what drives anxiety and relationship stress in your life. Second, she has treated a wide range of patients for many years. This means if you have anxiety or relationship strain, Dr. DiGangi is a seasoned expert, ready to help you powerfully and quickly. She is licensed to treat patients in 31 states through "Psypact," including Illinois and Washington, D.C.
Dr. DiGangi is a neuropsychologist, specializing in anxiety and relationships (in couples, parenting and work). She brings 2 powerful assets to your care. First, she is a leading brain expert and understands precisely what drives anxiety and relationship stress in your life. Second, she has treated a wide range of patients for many years. This means if you have anxiety or relationship strain, Dr. DiGangi is a seasoned expert, ready to help you powerfully and quickly. She is licensed to treat patients in 31 states through "Psypact," including Illinois and Washington, D.C.
