Veterans Therapists in Washington, DC
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.
I accept HSA and FSA cards and offer a military discount.
I work with people who long for deeper, more reciprocal relationships, a life that actually fits, and a way of being that doesn’t require so much effort to maintain. You know how to hold it all together. You show up, take care of others, work hard, and keep moving, regardless of how you need. Externally, it's going well, but internally, you feel stuck in patterns that leave you feeling drained, unseen, weighed down by pain, burned out, or always chasing. I specialize in working with high-performers, perfectionists, people pleasers, or anxious attachers who seek greater satisfaction, connection, peace, and balance in their life.
I accept HSA and FSA cards and offer a military discount.
I work with people who long for deeper, more reciprocal relationships, a life that actually fits, and a way of being that doesn’t require so much effort to maintain. You know how to hold it all together. You show up, take care of others, work hard, and keep moving, regardless of how you need. Externally, it's going well, but internally, you feel stuck in patterns that leave you feeling drained, unseen, weighed down by pain, burned out, or always chasing. I specialize in working with high-performers, perfectionists, people pleasers, or anxious attachers who seek greater satisfaction, connection, peace, and balance in their life.
I accept HSA and FSA cards and offer a military discount to those with past or present military service.
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.
I accept HSA and FSA cards and offer a military discount to those with past or present military service.
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.
EMDR & Couples Intensives for High-Functioning Professionals and Military Leaders in DC, IL, FL, MD, NC, SC, and TN.
I help driven professionals and couples resolve trauma, interrupt destructive relational cycles, and restore emotional safety through structured EMDR and Couples Intensives. By integrating nervous system regulation with targeted relational repair, I create accelerated, lasting change.
EMDR & Couples Intensives for High-Functioning Professionals and Military Leaders in DC, IL, FL, MD, NC, SC, and TN.
I help driven professionals and couples resolve trauma, interrupt destructive relational cycles, and restore emotional safety through structured EMDR and Couples Intensives. By integrating nervous system regulation with targeted relational repair, I create accelerated, lasting change.
I accept HSA and FSA cards and offer a military discount.
I work with people who long for deeper, more reciprocal relationships, a life that actually fits, and a way of being that doesn’t require so much effort to maintain. You know how to hold it all together. You show up, take care of others, work hard, and keep moving, regardless of what you need. Externally, all looks well, but internally, you feel stuck in patterns that leave you feeling drained, unseen, weighed down by pain, burned out, or always chasing. I specialize in working with high-performers, perfectionists, people pleasers, or anxious attachers who seek greater satisfaction, connection, peace, and balance in their life.
I accept HSA and FSA cards and offer a military discount.
I work with people who long for deeper, more reciprocal relationships, a life that actually fits, and a way of being that doesn’t require so much effort to maintain. You know how to hold it all together. You show up, take care of others, work hard, and keep moving, regardless of what you need. Externally, all looks well, but internally, you feel stuck in patterns that leave you feeling drained, unseen, weighed down by pain, burned out, or always chasing. I specialize in working with high-performers, perfectionists, people pleasers, or anxious attachers who seek greater satisfaction, connection, peace, and balance in their life.
Ms. Bordonaro works with clients who have issues with relationships, anxiety, depression, stress management, self-esteem, work related issues, and trauma. Her clients can expect to feel supported through out the therapeutic process. Her clients report gaining valuable insight, skills, and symptom relief from working with her.
Ms. Bordonaro works with clients who have issues with relationships, anxiety, depression, stress management, self-esteem, work related issues, and trauma. Her clients can expect to feel supported through out the therapeutic process. Her clients report gaining valuable insight, skills, and symptom relief from working with her.
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.
My philosophy as a therapist is rooted in the belief that each client (and couple) holds the capacity for healing and growth within themselves. I follow your lead—listening deeply, honoring your pace, and respecting the wisdom of your lived experience. We slow down to go forward. I am not a healer but I am a resource, guide, and facilitator.
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.
My philosophy as a therapist is rooted in the belief that each client (and couple) holds the capacity for healing and growth within themselves. I follow your lead—listening deeply, honoring your pace, and respecting the wisdom of your lived experience. We slow down to go forward. I am not a healer but I am a resource, guide, and facilitator.
Whether you want to talk, are looking for support through difficult times, or looking to make real change in your life, we can work together to achieve dreams, meet goals and rise above the ashes. Using my background as a mental health therapist, a certified addictions counselor, and specializations in spirituality, grief, multiculturalism, and hypnosis, I am sure we can find a way to work together toward your goal of well-being.
Whether you want to talk, are looking for support through difficult times, or looking to make real change in your life, we can work together to achieve dreams, meet goals and rise above the ashes. Using my background as a mental health therapist, a certified addictions counselor, and specializations in spirituality, grief, multiculturalism, and hypnosis, I am sure we can find a way to work together toward your goal of well-being.
You’ve checked all the boxes and done everything “right,” but under the surface, you feel numb, chaotic, anxious, or even broken. Maybe you’re constantly striving, stuck in perfectionism, and carrying the weight of past experiences that won’t let go. You push, push, push, always because deep down there's a fear that if you slow down, it could all fall apart. You are exhausted and no matter how much you do you never feel like you are enough. You want to feel like you are enough. I help high-achieving professionals and LGBTQIA+ adults move past crippling anxiety, depression, and perfectionism to reclaim autonomy and confidence.
You’ve checked all the boxes and done everything “right,” but under the surface, you feel numb, chaotic, anxious, or even broken. Maybe you’re constantly striving, stuck in perfectionism, and carrying the weight of past experiences that won’t let go. You push, push, push, always because deep down there's a fear that if you slow down, it could all fall apart. You are exhausted and no matter how much you do you never feel like you are enough. You want to feel like you are enough. I help high-achieving professionals and LGBTQIA+ adults move past crippling anxiety, depression, and perfectionism to reclaim autonomy and confidence.
Welcome. At various times in our lives we all end up feeling sad, angry, anxious, or lost. Sometimes we end up in unhealthy patterns: doubting our self-worth, obsessing about the past or the future, lashing out at others, or isolating ourselves. So many of our unhelpful behaviors protect us in the short-term, but leave long-term costs. I'm a clinical social worker and I provide help with these and other issues. The core of my training has been to meet you where you are--mentally and emotionally--and help you find effective techniques to overcome adversity, feel better, and move on with your life.
Welcome. At various times in our lives we all end up feeling sad, angry, anxious, or lost. Sometimes we end up in unhealthy patterns: doubting our self-worth, obsessing about the past or the future, lashing out at others, or isolating ourselves. So many of our unhelpful behaviors protect us in the short-term, but leave long-term costs. I'm a clinical social worker and I provide help with these and other issues. The core of my training has been to meet you where you are--mentally and emotionally--and help you find effective techniques to overcome adversity, feel better, and move on with your life.
Hi there! Congratulations on taking the first step toward engaging in therapy. I have been practicing the art of therapy for over 10 years and believe wholeheartedly in the process of therapy. I utilize an integrative, holistic and practical approach toward achieving client goals and incorporate a variety of techniques such as Person-Centered, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment Theory, and Internal Family Systems (IFS), combined with a reality-based approach that encourages self-acceptance and insight.
Hi there! Congratulations on taking the first step toward engaging in therapy. I have been practicing the art of therapy for over 10 years and believe wholeheartedly in the process of therapy. I utilize an integrative, holistic and practical approach toward achieving client goals and incorporate a variety of techniques such as Person-Centered, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment Theory, and Internal Family Systems (IFS), combined with a reality-based approach that encourages self-acceptance and insight.
My specialties include: Trauma, relationships, anger management, stress management, anxiety, depression, life coaching, and military-life challenges.
My initial goal in working with any client is to create a safe, non-judgmental space where my client's feel seen and heard. My hope is that in creating a safe space, my client's will become more self-aware and willing to take the necessary steps to become the healthiest versions of themselves.
My specialties include: Trauma, relationships, anger management, stress management, anxiety, depression, life coaching, and military-life challenges.
My initial goal in working with any client is to create a safe, non-judgmental space where my client's feel seen and heard. My hope is that in creating a safe space, my client's will become more self-aware and willing to take the necessary steps to become the healthiest versions of themselves.
Life can feel overwhelming when you’re struggling with depression, anxiety, or relationship challenges—especially when past experiences continue to shape how you see yourself and connect with others. I specialize in working with adults from a trauma-informed perspective, helping you understand how your history may be influencing your present and how meaningful change is possible.
Life can feel overwhelming when you’re struggling with depression, anxiety, or relationship challenges—especially when past experiences continue to shape how you see yourself and connect with others. I specialize in working with adults from a trauma-informed perspective, helping you understand how your history may be influencing your present and how meaningful change is possible.
I have over a decade of experience working in the substance abuse field with military service members, as well as helping adolescent and young adult clients who may need help maneuvering through life’s obstacles and adversities.
I am passionate about helping others attain their emotional wellness using a person-centered approach, while also incorporating solution-focused, cognitive behavioral and narrative therapy techniques to give the client various options with which to learn from. I am empathic, compassionate, and have a candid personality, and I aim to help my client see that they are in control of their life. My motto is, “I am along for the journey to help my client maximize their potential, through self-understanding, patience, and self-love. Whatever the unknown is, we can tackle it together.”
I have over a decade of experience working in the substance abuse field with military service members, as well as helping adolescent and young adult clients who may need help maneuvering through life’s obstacles and adversities.
I am passionate about helping others attain their emotional wellness using a person-centered approach, while also incorporating solution-focused, cognitive behavioral and narrative therapy techniques to give the client various options with which to learn from. I am empathic, compassionate, and have a candid personality, and I aim to help my client see that they are in control of their life. My motto is, “I am along for the journey to help my client maximize their potential, through self-understanding, patience, and self-love. Whatever the unknown is, we can tackle it together.”
Results-oriented, compassionate and "Relentless work ethic" are words patients have described me. I take a "whatever it takes empathic attitude" serving patients suffering from depression, psychosis, eating disorders, substance abuse disorders, and family dysfunction. I spent my most of my career practicing in DC's Ward 7 and Ward 8 servicing DC's most vulnerable lower income populations. I have experience with The Department of Behavior Health as a crisis supervisor, ACT clinical supervisor and a Child/Adult psychotherapist.
Results-oriented, compassionate and "Relentless work ethic" are words patients have described me. I take a "whatever it takes empathic attitude" serving patients suffering from depression, psychosis, eating disorders, substance abuse disorders, and family dysfunction. I spent my most of my career practicing in DC's Ward 7 and Ward 8 servicing DC's most vulnerable lower income populations. I have experience with The Department of Behavior Health as a crisis supervisor, ACT clinical supervisor and a Child/Adult psychotherapist.
I accept HSA and FSA cards and offer a military discount.
I work with people who long for deeper, more reciprocal relationships, a life that actually fits, and a way of being that doesn’t require so much effort to maintain. You know how to hold it all together. You show up, take care of others, work hard, and keep moving, regardless of how you need. Externally, it's going well, but internally, you feel stuck in patterns that leave you feeling drained, unseen, weighed down by pain, burned out, or always chasing. I specialize in working with high-performers, perfectionists, people pleasers, or anxious attachers who seek greater satisfaction, connection, peace, and balance in their life.
I accept HSA and FSA cards and offer a military discount.
I work with people who long for deeper, more reciprocal relationships, a life that actually fits, and a way of being that doesn’t require so much effort to maintain. You know how to hold it all together. You show up, take care of others, work hard, and keep moving, regardless of how you need. Externally, it's going well, but internally, you feel stuck in patterns that leave you feeling drained, unseen, weighed down by pain, burned out, or always chasing. I specialize in working with high-performers, perfectionists, people pleasers, or anxious attachers who seek greater satisfaction, connection, peace, and balance in their life.
I've been providing psychotherapy for twenty-nine years. I work with preteens, teens, and adults of all ages. I am passionate about this work and have helped many people change their lives for the better. I believe in a person's ability to make their life as full and rich as they want it to be. Therapy can help you get what you need and want in your relationships, work, and other areas of life. I am easy to talk to and bring a lot of warmth and caring to therapy. I sometimes use innovative approaches including walking in nature with clients, hypnotherapy, pet therapy, and writing/art therapy.
I've been providing psychotherapy for twenty-nine years. I work with preteens, teens, and adults of all ages. I am passionate about this work and have helped many people change their lives for the better. I believe in a person's ability to make their life as full and rich as they want it to be. Therapy can help you get what you need and want in your relationships, work, and other areas of life. I am easy to talk to and bring a lot of warmth and caring to therapy. I sometimes use innovative approaches including walking in nature with clients, hypnotherapy, pet therapy, and writing/art therapy.
I founded Heart 2 Heart Wellness Center to join with adults and children to achieve their mental wellness goals. We are a virtual telehealth wellness experience and believe that a holistic approach to self-care is the key to living your best life. Self-care comes in many forms, and we specialize in mental health therapy, meditation, therapeutic yoga, and holistic healthcare services. H2H was cultivated to exude a warm energy that is inviting and safe to explore how to be your best self and you will be taught how to create this environment in the comfort of your own home to allow for lasting impact of your holistic health services.
I founded Heart 2 Heart Wellness Center to join with adults and children to achieve their mental wellness goals. We are a virtual telehealth wellness experience and believe that a holistic approach to self-care is the key to living your best life. Self-care comes in many forms, and we specialize in mental health therapy, meditation, therapeutic yoga, and holistic healthcare services. H2H was cultivated to exude a warm energy that is inviting and safe to explore how to be your best self and you will be taught how to create this environment in the comfort of your own home to allow for lasting impact of your holistic health services.
I help patients find hope in adversity. I explore a patient's need for external validation and identify old, negative motivators used to inspire achievement-based goals. I teach self-care and self-regulating practices while modeling healthy attunement. Together, we explore conflict-avoidant behaviors and healthy dependency. Being a highly sensitive person is not a weakness but an empathic strength. I explore the guilt, shame, and fear that cause "analysis paralysis." I analyze unhealthy habits and teach clients to build trust and reconnect with a traumatic body that no longer trusts. You are the expert and I am your guide.
I help patients find hope in adversity. I explore a patient's need for external validation and identify old, negative motivators used to inspire achievement-based goals. I teach self-care and self-regulating practices while modeling healthy attunement. Together, we explore conflict-avoidant behaviors and healthy dependency. Being a highly sensitive person is not a weakness but an empathic strength. I explore the guilt, shame, and fear that cause "analysis paralysis." I analyze unhealthy habits and teach clients to build trust and reconnect with a traumatic body that no longer trusts. You are the expert and I am your guide.
Formed in 2020 by Isaiah 'Red' Rashad, II after the unexpected passing of his father of the same name, Rashad PLLC is an Advisory and Education Organization which serves individuals, families and students nationwide. Also, facilitating as a State of Vermont Mediator & Arbitrator, and member of the Vermont Bar Association.
Formed in 2020 by Isaiah 'Red' Rashad, II after the unexpected passing of his father of the same name, Rashad PLLC is an Advisory and Education Organization which serves individuals, families and students nationwide. Also, facilitating as a State of Vermont Mediator & Arbitrator, and member of the Vermont Bar Association.
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Veterans Therapists
Why is mental health important for veterans and the military?
Veterans are more likely to face mental health challenges than the general public, and such mental health challenges can make it difficult for them to navigate day-to-day life. Improved mental health can result in better interpersonal relationships, lower levels of stress, and decreased dependence on substances, such as drugs or alcohol, for many veterans. Addressing common mental health conditions can also help facilitate recovery from physical health challenges that are faced by many veterans, such as chronic pain, physical injury, or poor sleeping patterns. Therapists trained in working with veterans can help address these concerns and help improve veteran mental health.
How can veterans get access to mental health support?
There are many resources for veterans to get mental health support, including through the VA or through their primary care doctor. Many service personnel are eligible for free or reduced-cost mental health counseling through the VA, depending on their service history and current income. Veterans can also utilize online directories, such as Psychology Today, or nonprofit organization resources like the Wounded Warrior Project, to find a therapist or other healthcare professional that specializes in their specific mental health needs. Veterans may also benefit from community-based groups that facilitate social connection and/or address specific concerns, such as Alcoholics Anonymous.
What type of therapy is best for veterans?
Veterans may benefit from multiple types of therapy, depending on what mental health challenges they are facing. Veterans seeking therapy for anxiety or depression may benefit from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), which encourage clients to understand how their thought patterns influence their behavior. Veterans with PTSD may seek other more specialized forms of therapy to treat trauma symptoms, such as EMDR or exposure therapy. Many veterans and military personnel may also benefit from family or couples counseling to address the stress and adjustment challenges that can be associated with military life.
Can therapy for veterans help with trauma and PTSD?
Therapy can be highly effective in helping veterans with trauma and PTSD. Therapists specializing in veteran mental health often have extensive training and experience helping veterans navigate symptoms of trauma and can teach clients coping techniques to handle common symptoms associated with trauma and PTSD. Some therapists may use talk therapy as their primary approach, while others utilize more structured therapy modalities in sessions, such as EMDR. Veterans can try multiple therapy modalities to find the best fit for them. Therapists can also help make referrals or connect clients with available resources, such as VA benefits, to help address other life concerns.