Substance Use Therapists in Washington, DC
Therapy is a choice that may allow for insight, personal awareness and change. Therapy allows you to increase self-awareness so that you can be accountable for you thoughts, feelings, and actions and learn to avoid triggering situations, unhelpful patterns of behavior and overcome challenges you are facing. I firmly believe in a person's potential for growth by integrating aspects of their past into the present in an effort to heal. As you learn to externalize parts of your self, it is my hope that you become more comfortable with vulnerability and present in your daily life.
Therapy is a choice that may allow for insight, personal awareness and change. Therapy allows you to increase self-awareness so that you can be accountable for you thoughts, feelings, and actions and learn to avoid triggering situations, unhelpful patterns of behavior and overcome challenges you are facing. I firmly believe in a person's potential for growth by integrating aspects of their past into the present in an effort to heal. As you learn to externalize parts of your self, it is my hope that you become more comfortable with vulnerability and present in your daily life.
I understand that reaching out for therapy is often a challenge and that it may be difficult to choose a therapist with whom you feel comfortable. I have been providing therapy for 28 years and have built a practice predicated upon expertise, trust, collaboration, and confidentiality. I specialize in providing support and successful techniques to help you manage stressors and symptoms associated with depression, anxiety, behavioral problems, relationship stress, addiction, and sexual dysfunction. I work with adolescents, adults, and couples.
I understand that reaching out for therapy is often a challenge and that it may be difficult to choose a therapist with whom you feel comfortable. I have been providing therapy for 28 years and have built a practice predicated upon expertise, trust, collaboration, and confidentiality. I specialize in providing support and successful techniques to help you manage stressors and symptoms associated with depression, anxiety, behavioral problems, relationship stress, addiction, and sexual dysfunction. I work with adolescents, adults, and couples.
Real Men. Real Addiction Help. Real Talk Therapy. How does addiction work? How do I counteract it? What is behind my addictive behavior? In addiction recovery since 2006 and professionally helping others since 2011 to realize their own recovery, I am uniquely positioned to help you with your struggles with addictive substances and behaviors. Let’s start right now. Today your life changes from suffering to success.
Real Men. Real Addiction Help. Real Talk Therapy. How does addiction work? How do I counteract it? What is behind my addictive behavior? In addiction recovery since 2006 and professionally helping others since 2011 to realize their own recovery, I am uniquely positioned to help you with your struggles with addictive substances and behaviors. Let’s start right now. Today your life changes from suffering to success.
Thank you for visiting my profile page on Psychology Today! It takes strength and courage for you to reach out for help. You took the first step. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who is National Board Certified in Counseling. I provide a safe and supportive environment for you to explore challenges that are present in your life. You may be dealing with loneliness, inner-conflict, anxiety, depression, sadness, grief, anger, or other feelings that come along when dealing with life transitions and I can help you. Whatever the feelings are, I can help you with processing your emotions and guiding you through living a more authentic life. The therapeutic relationship is an opportunity for you to build the blocks you need to get through whatever problems you are encountering and envisioning and seeing hope that will help you live a more prosperous life.
Thank you for visiting my profile page on Psychology Today! It takes strength and courage for you to reach out for help. You took the first step. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who is National Board Certified in Counseling. I provide a safe and supportive environment for you to explore challenges that are present in your life. You may be dealing with loneliness, inner-conflict, anxiety, depression, sadness, grief, anger, or other feelings that come along when dealing with life transitions and I can help you. Whatever the feelings are, I can help you with processing your emotions and guiding you through living a more authentic life. The therapeutic relationship is an opportunity for you to build the blocks you need to get through whatever problems you are encountering and envisioning and seeing hope that will help you live a more prosperous life.
I have advanced training in treating anxiety disorders, depression, mood disorders, substance use concerns, relational struggles, attachment injury and trauma.
Making the decision to embark on a therapeutic journey takes courage and vulnerability. Congratulations on taking this step towards improving your personal wellness. Productive therapy starts by creating a safe space and working on building a relationship that fosters trust. We will discuss your current reasons for engaging in therapy, explore parts of your history that may inform our work together, and develop a tailored plan to support symptom relief and address the root causes to optimize your healing and growth.
I have advanced training in treating anxiety disorders, depression, mood disorders, substance use concerns, relational struggles, attachment injury and trauma.
Making the decision to embark on a therapeutic journey takes courage and vulnerability. Congratulations on taking this step towards improving your personal wellness. Productive therapy starts by creating a safe space and working on building a relationship that fosters trust. We will discuss your current reasons for engaging in therapy, explore parts of your history that may inform our work together, and develop a tailored plan to support symptom relief and address the root causes to optimize your healing and growth.
I am a licensed professional counselor and certified Sandtray Therapist specializing in working with children experiencing grief, trauma, and emotional or behavioral challenges. I view my role as both a therapist and a bridge—helping families better understand one another and grow together.
I am a licensed professional counselor and certified Sandtray Therapist specializing in working with children experiencing grief, trauma, and emotional or behavioral challenges. I view my role as both a therapist and a bridge—helping families better understand one another and grow together.
I have 16 years of experience treating adolescents, young adults, adults, and families with varied challenges. I take a holistic, strength-based approach to empower clients to meet their goals. If you are dealing with an ongoing situation appearing to get worse, tired of making the same mistakes, looking for someone who can understand your situation, struggling with unhealthy habits, issues with feeling down or stuck, life is getting tough and you've run out of options. We can help sort things out and you get you back on track or on a new, better path.
I have 16 years of experience treating adolescents, young adults, adults, and families with varied challenges. I take a holistic, strength-based approach to empower clients to meet their goals. If you are dealing with an ongoing situation appearing to get worse, tired of making the same mistakes, looking for someone who can understand your situation, struggling with unhealthy habits, issues with feeling down or stuck, life is getting tough and you've run out of options. We can help sort things out and you get you back on track or on a new, better path.
I’m here to help you navigate stress, depression, anxiety, family, trauma, abuse, motivation, self-esteem, substance use disorders, and confidence—one session at a time.
Let’s get right to it! We’ve all been there: pain, grief, trauma, and life transitions that now manifest as depression and anxiety. Guess what? You’ve landed in the right place. Acknowledging that you need support is the first step, so you’re already on the right track. Let me support you in getting back to your best self. Feeling like you don’t know where to start? No problem! Therapy doesn’t have to be rigid, uncomfortable, or daunting. It starts with YOU being open to talking through the things that are keeping you from greatness! I am excited to connect and help you find what you need to navigate challenges in a healthy way.
I’m here to help you navigate stress, depression, anxiety, family, trauma, abuse, motivation, self-esteem, substance use disorders, and confidence—one session at a time.
Let’s get right to it! We’ve all been there: pain, grief, trauma, and life transitions that now manifest as depression and anxiety. Guess what? You’ve landed in the right place. Acknowledging that you need support is the first step, so you’re already on the right track. Let me support you in getting back to your best self. Feeling like you don’t know where to start? No problem! Therapy doesn’t have to be rigid, uncomfortable, or daunting. It starts with YOU being open to talking through the things that are keeping you from greatness! I am excited to connect and help you find what you need to navigate challenges in a healthy way.
My passion for supporting individuals and families stems from the belief that everyone can thrive in the right environment and with strong supports. My goal is to provide reliable support that promotes healing, growth and the creation of a positive personal and familial atmosphere for those that I work with. I am experienced in supporting children, parents and families through challenging life circumstances, trauma processing, and changes in family structure and composition. I see immense value in supporting the processing of familial experiences and relationships to promote future resilience and break unhealthy cycles.
My passion for supporting individuals and families stems from the belief that everyone can thrive in the right environment and with strong supports. My goal is to provide reliable support that promotes healing, growth and the creation of a positive personal and familial atmosphere for those that I work with. I am experienced in supporting children, parents and families through challenging life circumstances, trauma processing, and changes in family structure and composition. I see immense value in supporting the processing of familial experiences and relationships to promote future resilience and break unhealthy cycles.
You want to live more fully as yourself while carrying the weight of past pain, identity, and relationships. You may be exploring queerness, intimacy, or belonging while also moving through stress, grief, or shame. At times you long for closeness yet fear rejection, or worry that your needs are too much. You’re ready to feel grounded, trust yourself, and experience relationships that truly nourish you. Your hope goes beyond relief, you want joy, freedom, and deeper connection.
You want to live more fully as yourself while carrying the weight of past pain, identity, and relationships. You may be exploring queerness, intimacy, or belonging while also moving through stress, grief, or shame. At times you long for closeness yet fear rejection, or worry that your needs are too much. You’re ready to feel grounded, trust yourself, and experience relationships that truly nourish you. Your hope goes beyond relief, you want joy, freedom, and deeper connection.
I work closely and collaboratively with you to explore emotions, process difficult experiences, identify feelings, and develop the skills you need to make effective changes. We will work together to establish the best course of treatment to meet your goals and needs. I help clients identify their problematic thinking patterns, develop coping mechanisms, and understand how past experiences affect their current functioning. I value the transformative nature of a strong therapeutic relationship. I have paired my passion for helping others and experience with multicultural and diverse populations into my counseling approach.
I work closely and collaboratively with you to explore emotions, process difficult experiences, identify feelings, and develop the skills you need to make effective changes. We will work together to establish the best course of treatment to meet your goals and needs. I help clients identify their problematic thinking patterns, develop coping mechanisms, and understand how past experiences affect their current functioning. I value the transformative nature of a strong therapeutic relationship. I have paired my passion for helping others and experience with multicultural and diverse populations into my counseling approach.
Welcome! Seeking help and pursuing change is a brave decision which I deeply admire. If you are struggling with feeling stuck, finding yourself repeating old patterns, or simply wanting to create change in your life, then let’s talk. I am licensed as a clinical social worker in DC, Maryland and Virginia, enabling me to work with clients no matter where they are located in the DMV. Whether you are considering therapy or are interested in exploring separation and divorce services, I am here to help you identify, clarify and achieve your goals.
Welcome! Seeking help and pursuing change is a brave decision which I deeply admire. If you are struggling with feeling stuck, finding yourself repeating old patterns, or simply wanting to create change in your life, then let’s talk. I am licensed as a clinical social worker in DC, Maryland and Virginia, enabling me to work with clients no matter where they are located in the DMV. Whether you are considering therapy or are interested in exploring separation and divorce services, I am here to help you identify, clarify and achieve your goals.
You might be feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve you—cycling through anxiety, feeling emotionally numb, or having the same painful arguments with your partner again and again. Perhaps you're working through trauma or facing a major life transition.
I'm here for individuals and couples ready to explore what's beneath the surface. Together, we'll go beyond quick fixes to uncover the deeper patterns shaping your relationships and daily experience. This starts with a therapeutic space that welcomes all parts of who you are, as we build lasting change through insight and connection.
You might be feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve you—cycling through anxiety, feeling emotionally numb, or having the same painful arguments with your partner again and again. Perhaps you're working through trauma or facing a major life transition.
I'm here for individuals and couples ready to explore what's beneath the surface. Together, we'll go beyond quick fixes to uncover the deeper patterns shaping your relationships and daily experience. This starts with a therapeutic space that welcomes all parts of who you are, as we build lasting change through insight and connection.
Hello, my name is John Jankowski and I founded Forma Counseling to expand therapeutic opportunities for the Washington, DC, region. As a practitioner of existential therapy, I center on the individual—rather than their symptoms. I believe in our capacity to make choices and that therapy can help you develop to your potential. My focus is to help you narrow the gap between your present self and ideal self.
Hello, my name is John Jankowski and I founded Forma Counseling to expand therapeutic opportunities for the Washington, DC, region. As a practitioner of existential therapy, I center on the individual—rather than their symptoms. I believe in our capacity to make choices and that therapy can help you develop to your potential. My focus is to help you narrow the gap between your present self and ideal self.
I help individuals and couples build resilience, overcome anxiety, get unstuck, break free of depression, and create loving, committed relationships.
I help individuals and couples build resilience, overcome anxiety, get unstuck, break free of depression, and create loving, committed relationships.
I’m a Yale- and Northwestern-trained psychologist in full-time private practice outside Washington, DC. My practice is mostly virtual, and I work with adults from DC, MD, VA, NY, and over 40 other states. I’m a member of the Washington Baltimore Center for Psychoanalysis, where I'm Chair of the Institutional Review Board, which ensures that research participants are protected and treated ethically. I guest-lecture on couples therapy at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. And to complement the deeper psychodynamic work I do with couples, I completed specialized training at The Gottman Institute.
I’m a Yale- and Northwestern-trained psychologist in full-time private practice outside Washington, DC. My practice is mostly virtual, and I work with adults from DC, MD, VA, NY, and over 40 other states. I’m a member of the Washington Baltimore Center for Psychoanalysis, where I'm Chair of the Institutional Review Board, which ensures that research participants are protected and treated ethically. I guest-lecture on couples therapy at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. And to complement the deeper psychodynamic work I do with couples, I completed specialized training at The Gottman Institute.
It is hard to overcome depression, anxiety, and trauma on your own. You are not alone. I use Evidence-Based Psychotherapies – proven to help people just like you recover from depression, trauma, and stress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapies (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) are based in brain science. I also work with couples, using Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method, and Cognitive Behavioral Couples Therapy for PTSD. I provide telehealth in MD, DC, MA, NY, VA, and throughout all Psypact states.
It is hard to overcome depression, anxiety, and trauma on your own. You are not alone. I use Evidence-Based Psychotherapies – proven to help people just like you recover from depression, trauma, and stress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapies (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) are based in brain science. I also work with couples, using Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method, and Cognitive Behavioral Couples Therapy for PTSD. I provide telehealth in MD, DC, MA, NY, VA, and throughout all Psypact states.
I will challenge you, help you with your goals, and focus on safety, support, and progress.
I provide therapy to couples who want to resolve difficult issues effectively.
I offer psychotherapy to adults and adolescents and promote trust in self so that much of the work continues outside the therapy room.
I view 'eating disorders' as expressions, not pathologies and will work with you to find a healthy voice.
For anxiety and depression I utilize imagery, relaxation and cognitive approaches while integrating the past as necessary.
Please call or email me with any questions.
I will challenge you, help you with your goals, and focus on safety, support, and progress.
I provide therapy to couples who want to resolve difficult issues effectively.
I offer psychotherapy to adults and adolescents and promote trust in self so that much of the work continues outside the therapy room.
I view 'eating disorders' as expressions, not pathologies and will work with you to find a healthy voice.
For anxiety and depression I utilize imagery, relaxation and cognitive approaches while integrating the past as necessary.
Please call or email me with any questions.
Does it feel like you go through the motions in life, unable to feel much joy? Maybe you numb yourself out with addictions, media, or other distractions. Often people, men in particular, believe they have to tough it out. They might not feel safe opening up and really getting to the bottom of their feelings. But going it alone gets lonely and tends to make things worse. I help people who want to feel better about themselves and overcome the issues that hold them back. I work with teen boys, young men, older men, and others who are looking for someone who can truly see and hear them.
Does it feel like you go through the motions in life, unable to feel much joy? Maybe you numb yourself out with addictions, media, or other distractions. Often people, men in particular, believe they have to tough it out. They might not feel safe opening up and really getting to the bottom of their feelings. But going it alone gets lonely and tends to make things worse. I help people who want to feel better about themselves and overcome the issues that hold them back. I work with teen boys, young men, older men, and others who are looking for someone who can truly see and hear them.
Welcome to my practice. I offer counseling and psychotherapy services to individuals and couples in Washington, DC as a licensed Psychology Associate. In my practice I work as a generalist and have experience with a wide range of concerns and issues including the daily stress, relationships, depression, anxiety, life adjustments, and living with ADHD. I work with adults from all backgrounds including college students, professionals, and LGBTQ-identifying individuals.
Welcome to my practice. I offer counseling and psychotherapy services to individuals and couples in Washington, DC as a licensed Psychology Associate. In my practice I work as a generalist and have experience with a wide range of concerns and issues including the daily stress, relationships, depression, anxiety, life adjustments, and living with ADHD. I work with adults from all backgrounds including college students, professionals, and LGBTQ-identifying individuals.
