Sports Performance Therapists in Washington, DC
Overcoming mental and emotional challenges can be difficult, but even more when you feel like you are dealing with them alone. It's not always easy finding someone who's willing to listen and understands from a culturally responsive lens, especially when discussing personal challenges that have been discouraged outside of the home. Stress can come from many different avenues of life (career, family, relationships, society, and culture, etc) and can bring about depressions, anxiety, anger, isolation, and low-self esteem. It's not easy learning healthy ways to cope, managing your symptoms, and even recognizing that there's a problem.
Overcoming mental and emotional challenges can be difficult, but even more when you feel like you are dealing with them alone. It's not always easy finding someone who's willing to listen and understands from a culturally responsive lens, especially when discussing personal challenges that have been discouraged outside of the home. Stress can come from many different avenues of life (career, family, relationships, society, and culture, etc) and can bring about depressions, anxiety, anger, isolation, and low-self esteem. It's not easy learning healthy ways to cope, managing your symptoms, and even recognizing that there's a problem.
Some emotions can be too complex to process alone. My ideal clients often feel distressed by relationship patterns, persistent self-criticism, and high expectations of themselves. Many learned to minimize their own needs after growing up in environments where the needs of others were prioritized. They want clarity, emotional relief, and a deeper understanding of themselves so they can show up more authentically in relationships and in life. I use a holistic approach to address past experiences, identify present patterns, and outline areas for change with both individuals and couples.
Some emotions can be too complex to process alone. My ideal clients often feel distressed by relationship patterns, persistent self-criticism, and high expectations of themselves. Many learned to minimize their own needs after growing up in environments where the needs of others were prioritized. They want clarity, emotional relief, and a deeper understanding of themselves so they can show up more authentically in relationships and in life. I use a holistic approach to address past experiences, identify present patterns, and outline areas for change with both individuals and couples.
Therapy can help people to move forward beyond painful experiences and self-defeating behaviors. With a focus on establishing a safe, confidential environment, my approach is active and and collaborative, so together we can explore experiences, relationships, and patterns to produce personal growth and greater fulfillment.
Therapy can help people to move forward beyond painful experiences and self-defeating behaviors. With a focus on establishing a safe, confidential environment, my approach is active and and collaborative, so together we can explore experiences, relationships, and patterns to produce personal growth and greater fulfillment.
I provide psychological services for adolescents, adults, and couples, helping clients navigate a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, and family conflict. I specialize in guiding individuals through major life transitions, including the shift to independent adulthood, and working with those who struggle with self-invalidating thought patterns, relationship difficulties, and distress management. Additionally, I have expertise in supporting individuals facing multicultural challenges, multiple cultural transitions, and family separation.
I provide psychological services for adolescents, adults, and couples, helping clients navigate a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, and family conflict. I specialize in guiding individuals through major life transitions, including the shift to independent adulthood, and working with those who struggle with self-invalidating thought patterns, relationship difficulties, and distress management. Additionally, I have expertise in supporting individuals facing multicultural challenges, multiple cultural transitions, and family separation.
If you’ve made it this far, congrats! It is a courageous decision to reach out for help, and I’d be honored to support you on this journey. Whether it’s managing stress, adjusting to life transitions, processing trauma, or exploring difficult thoughts/emotions, life isn’t meant to be done alone. If you want more out of life, you’ve come to the right place. Whether you’re new to therapy or have done therapy in the past, healing is possible. My specialty is in ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP). With over 4,000 hours in working with ketamine, it has been incredible to see what change is possible in a short amount of time.
If you’ve made it this far, congrats! It is a courageous decision to reach out for help, and I’d be honored to support you on this journey. Whether it’s managing stress, adjusting to life transitions, processing trauma, or exploring difficult thoughts/emotions, life isn’t meant to be done alone. If you want more out of life, you’ve come to the right place. Whether you’re new to therapy or have done therapy in the past, healing is possible. My specialty is in ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP). With over 4,000 hours in working with ketamine, it has been incredible to see what change is possible in a short amount of time.
Sometimes, we feel sad, angry, frustrated, disappointed, hurt, or find ourselves repeating patterns, but we are not sure why. Whether it's relationship or work issues, life can throw us curveballs. I look forward to working with those who need guidance, regardless of whether you have been in therapy before or just trying it out; together, we can uncover new pathways to your well-being.
Sometimes, we feel sad, angry, frustrated, disappointed, hurt, or find ourselves repeating patterns, but we are not sure why. Whether it's relationship or work issues, life can throw us curveballs. I look forward to working with those who need guidance, regardless of whether you have been in therapy before or just trying it out; together, we can uncover new pathways to your well-being.
If you are feeling overwhelmed by trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, or struggles with your relationship to food and body image, you deserve a space where your experiences are truly understood. You may want to move beyond pain and confusion to find clarity, strength, and a renewed sense of purpose. You are ready to break free from what holds you back and desire a compassionate guide who honors your resilience while helping you build new coping strategies that fit your unique journey.
If you are feeling overwhelmed by trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, or struggles with your relationship to food and body image, you deserve a space where your experiences are truly understood. You may want to move beyond pain and confusion to find clarity, strength, and a renewed sense of purpose. You are ready to break free from what holds you back and desire a compassionate guide who honors your resilience while helping you build new coping strategies that fit your unique journey.
For many people, therapy can provide relief from suffering and give a person a deepened awareness of their life. Therapy can help us gain an active perspective in living a full and meaningful life. Whether one is struggling with depression, anxiety, or interpersonal problems, therapy may be a helpful journey to alleviate the pain. My approach is interpersonal and psychodynamically informed while also exploring concrete solutions. People can feel better in a couple sessions while others are looking for a long term process. Both can be helpful.
For many people, therapy can provide relief from suffering and give a person a deepened awareness of their life. Therapy can help us gain an active perspective in living a full and meaningful life. Whether one is struggling with depression, anxiety, or interpersonal problems, therapy may be a helpful journey to alleviate the pain. My approach is interpersonal and psychodynamically informed while also exploring concrete solutions. People can feel better in a couple sessions while others are looking for a long term process. Both can be helpful.
I am co-director with my wife, Deany Laliotis, of the EMDR therapy training program, The Center for Excellence in EMDR Therapy, Inc. We have trained many of the EMDR therapists listed on the Psychology Today DC/MD/VA website as well as therapists around the world. I specialize in the treatment of stress, anxiety, and difficulties related to normal life-cycle challenges. I have been practicing EMDR since it's introduction 30 years ago and I am offering services to clients who might benefit from brief EMDR therapy.
I am co-director with my wife, Deany Laliotis, of the EMDR therapy training program, The Center for Excellence in EMDR Therapy, Inc. We have trained many of the EMDR therapists listed on the Psychology Today DC/MD/VA website as well as therapists around the world. I specialize in the treatment of stress, anxiety, and difficulties related to normal life-cycle challenges. I have been practicing EMDR since it's introduction 30 years ago and I am offering services to clients who might benefit from brief EMDR therapy.
I work with adults and couples who are outwardly capable but privately strained by repeated relationship conflict, emotional disconnection, sexual concerns, or the impact of infidelity. Many clients feel stuck in patterns that don’t change despite insight or effort. My approach is relational and direct, with close attention to how conflict, withdrawal, and repair unfold between people in real time. Sessions are structured, thoughtful, and focused on clarity, accountability, and restoring trust and intimacy in a grounded, sustainable way.
I work with adults and couples who are outwardly capable but privately strained by repeated relationship conflict, emotional disconnection, sexual concerns, or the impact of infidelity. Many clients feel stuck in patterns that don’t change despite insight or effort. My approach is relational and direct, with close attention to how conflict, withdrawal, and repair unfold between people in real time. Sessions are structured, thoughtful, and focused on clarity, accountability, and restoring trust and intimacy in a grounded, sustainable way.
Are you struggling with anxiety or depression? Are you feeling stuck and can't seem to find your way out? Let me guess, you've tried therapy before and it just wasn't the right fit. Well, you have come to the right place. Transpire Wellness is here to help.
Are you struggling with anxiety or depression? Are you feeling stuck and can't seem to find your way out? Let me guess, you've tried therapy before and it just wasn't the right fit. Well, you have come to the right place. Transpire Wellness is here to help.
Aloha! It is my desire to create a safe, warm & accepting space for all the individuals I work with. I believe that feelings of belonging & acceptance are the foundation of the growth we can achieve together. Understanding my clients' problems from a holistic perspective is important to me. As you share your unique story it is my goal to paint a more detailed picture of your problem within the context it has evolved & been maintained. My belief is that all problems make sense in the context of our unique experiences & relationships. My desire is to validate these experiences & help you work towards lasting healing.
Aloha! It is my desire to create a safe, warm & accepting space for all the individuals I work with. I believe that feelings of belonging & acceptance are the foundation of the growth we can achieve together. Understanding my clients' problems from a holistic perspective is important to me. As you share your unique story it is my goal to paint a more detailed picture of your problem within the context it has evolved & been maintained. My belief is that all problems make sense in the context of our unique experiences & relationships. My desire is to validate these experiences & help you work towards lasting healing.
Courtney Washington: Therapy for Children & Teens
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LGPC, BA
Online Only
Are you overwhelmed by anxiety or changes that are hard to manage alone? Is your teen's behavior concerning? Do you experience or notice increased stress, emotional reactivity, frustration, or patterns that feel confusing? You deserve a space where you are heard, supported, and respected. Therapy can help adolescents and adults build insight, confidence, and healthier ways of responding to challenges. With the right support, anxiety can become more manageable, and behaviors can be improved. You can build skills that support growth, balance, and emotional well-being. Take the next step toward feeling more grounded and empowered.
Are you overwhelmed by anxiety or changes that are hard to manage alone? Is your teen's behavior concerning? Do you experience or notice increased stress, emotional reactivity, frustration, or patterns that feel confusing? You deserve a space where you are heard, supported, and respected. Therapy can help adolescents and adults build insight, confidence, and healthier ways of responding to challenges. With the right support, anxiety can become more manageable, and behaviors can be improved. You can build skills that support growth, balance, and emotional well-being. Take the next step toward feeling more grounded and empowered.
I realize that for an individual to take the first steps toward looking inward at various psychological conflicts may be an anxiety-provoking process in and of itself, may even be a sense of relief, or a combination of the two. Through my professional training and experience in various treatment settings, I have had the honor to work with individuals and provide them the respect, privacy, and confidentiality that I believe every human being deserves. I focus on providing a safe, trusting, and confidential environment in which one may gain insight and understanding and ultimately grow through this therapeutic relationship.
I realize that for an individual to take the first steps toward looking inward at various psychological conflicts may be an anxiety-provoking process in and of itself, may even be a sense of relief, or a combination of the two. Through my professional training and experience in various treatment settings, I have had the honor to work with individuals and provide them the respect, privacy, and confidentiality that I believe every human being deserves. I focus on providing a safe, trusting, and confidential environment in which one may gain insight and understanding and ultimately grow through this therapeutic relationship.
I work with individuals who want to better understand themselves and work towards change. Whether you are working through the impact of trauma, or deepen your awareness of yourself, I offer a warm and collaborative space where we can do this work together.
I also work with romantic partners who want to work towards a specific goal in their relationship. This could be making a particular decision, exploring matters of intimacy, or resolving an ongoing conflict.
I also particularly enjoy working with athletes experiencing mental blocks or performance related anxiety.
I work with individuals who want to better understand themselves and work towards change. Whether you are working through the impact of trauma, or deepen your awareness of yourself, I offer a warm and collaborative space where we can do this work together.
I also work with romantic partners who want to work towards a specific goal in their relationship. This could be making a particular decision, exploring matters of intimacy, or resolving an ongoing conflict.
I also particularly enjoy working with athletes experiencing mental blocks or performance related anxiety.
I'm here to meet you where you are and get you to where you want to be. I see my role as guiding and supporting you as we explore your experiences, deepen your self-understanding, and work toward meaningful change. I believe therapy is most effective when it feels like a partnership, and I truly enjoy helping people grow into the best version of themselves. I'm honored and excited to walk alongside you on your journey.
I'm here to meet you where you are and get you to where you want to be. I see my role as guiding and supporting you as we explore your experiences, deepen your self-understanding, and work toward meaningful change. I believe therapy is most effective when it feels like a partnership, and I truly enjoy helping people grow into the best version of themselves. I'm honored and excited to walk alongside you on your journey.
At its core, therapy is a conversation. Like a greenhouse, this specially crafted conversation we call “therapy” aims to nurture and ripen our words, thoughts, images, emotions, and sensations, all "vitals" of the mind, so that they can become useful in our growth journey, both inside and outside the therapy room. Within the protective bounds of therapy, we find a rare space to talk, enhanced by the luxury of time and undivided attention, an array of choices, the chance for “multiple takes,” and a pause button. It is also in this space where the invitation to discover our innermost self or play a completely new role lives.
At its core, therapy is a conversation. Like a greenhouse, this specially crafted conversation we call “therapy” aims to nurture and ripen our words, thoughts, images, emotions, and sensations, all "vitals" of the mind, so that they can become useful in our growth journey, both inside and outside the therapy room. Within the protective bounds of therapy, we find a rare space to talk, enhanced by the luxury of time and undivided attention, an array of choices, the chance for “multiple takes,” and a pause button. It is also in this space where the invitation to discover our innermost self or play a completely new role lives.
My therapeutic approach is centered on fostering an optimal environment for clients—a space conducive to uncovering fresh perspectives and effective solutions. My practice is characterized by an integration of techniques, including mindfulness, CBT, and EMDR, aimed at delivering a targeted and personalized experience. The foundation of my approach is rooted in Systems Theory, incorporating Family Systems and Person-Centered approaches. I'm bilingual (English and Italian) and my work focuses on life transitions, relationship challenges, anxiety and stress management, grief, loss, and trauma.
My therapeutic approach is centered on fostering an optimal environment for clients—a space conducive to uncovering fresh perspectives and effective solutions. My practice is characterized by an integration of techniques, including mindfulness, CBT, and EMDR, aimed at delivering a targeted and personalized experience. The foundation of my approach is rooted in Systems Theory, incorporating Family Systems and Person-Centered approaches. I'm bilingual (English and Italian) and my work focuses on life transitions, relationship challenges, anxiety and stress management, grief, loss, and trauma.
Don’t let struggles with anxiety, depression, and/or self-discovery affect your quality of life. As a solutions-driven therapist, I work with teenagers and adults, taking the time to get to know you and your world to inform the work we do together. My goal is to help understand and disempower your anxiety or depression, navigate grief, or guide you to discover your authentic self. The solution isn't one size fits all, and we will find it together.
Above all, I believe in the dignity and worth in a person, allowing me to be your comforting partner in care. I look forward to getting to know you in our work together.
Don’t let struggles with anxiety, depression, and/or self-discovery affect your quality of life. As a solutions-driven therapist, I work with teenagers and adults, taking the time to get to know you and your world to inform the work we do together. My goal is to help understand and disempower your anxiety or depression, navigate grief, or guide you to discover your authentic self. The solution isn't one size fits all, and we will find it together.
Above all, I believe in the dignity and worth in a person, allowing me to be your comforting partner in care. I look forward to getting to know you in our work together.
Sammi Rosenfeld
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, DC LPC, MD LCPC, MSEd, CCTP
Washington, DC 20008
Waitlist for new clients
I am a mental health and school counselor passionate about supporting the growth of children and young adults. I am experienced with both school-age children, young adults, and adults. I have also spent a lifetime in the world of professional dance and the creative arts. My experience in dance and the body highly influences my therapeutic lens. I view integration of body and mind through multi-sensory modalities as integral to client growth. I take an integrative approach to my work; in one session we may talk, play, draw, explore the sand tray, or move. Some moments may be more directive and some may be client-led.
I am a mental health and school counselor passionate about supporting the growth of children and young adults. I am experienced with both school-age children, young adults, and adults. I have also spent a lifetime in the world of professional dance and the creative arts. My experience in dance and the body highly influences my therapeutic lens. I view integration of body and mind through multi-sensory modalities as integral to client growth. I take an integrative approach to my work; in one session we may talk, play, draw, explore the sand tray, or move. Some moments may be more directive and some may be client-led.
