Veterans Therapists in Washington, DC
SafePaces Counseling, Coaching & Consulting
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Washington, DC 20006
My practice as a psychotherapist is grounded in both extensive training and lived experience. I have pursued advanced specialization in Positive Psychotherapy (PPT) through the Wiesbaden Association of Positive Psychotherapy and the London School of Positive Psychotherapy, two internationally recognized institutions committed to developing evidence-based, human-centered therapeutic practice. This training has allowed me to integrate the life-balance model and primary and secondary capacities of PPT into my work, offering clients a framework for growth that is both practical and deeply transformative.
My practice as a psychotherapist is grounded in both extensive training and lived experience. I have pursued advanced specialization in Positive Psychotherapy (PPT) through the Wiesbaden Association of Positive Psychotherapy and the London School of Positive Psychotherapy, two internationally recognized institutions committed to developing evidence-based, human-centered therapeutic practice. This training has allowed me to integrate the life-balance model and primary and secondary capacities of PPT into my work, offering clients a framework for growth that is both practical and deeply transformative.
Motivate with Grace Counseling Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Every day you carry the weight of trauma is another day it steals your peace, your joy, and your energy. You don’t have to keep surviving—you can start living again. At Motivate with Grace Counseling Services, I create a safe, judgment-free space where you’re truly seen, heard, and understood. I’m here to help you break free from the fear, doubt, and pain holding you back. Your healing can start today—don’t wait another moment. Let’s take the first step together.
Every day you carry the weight of trauma is another day it steals your peace, your joy, and your energy. You don’t have to keep surviving—you can start living again. At Motivate with Grace Counseling Services, I create a safe, judgment-free space where you’re truly seen, heard, and understood. I’m here to help you break free from the fear, doubt, and pain holding you back. Your healing can start today—don’t wait another moment. Let’s take the first step together.
Mental health is the core of wellness. If that isn’t cultivated, everything else in life becomes ten times harder. I have been a therapist since 2018 and have broad experience in many areas. I possess excellent communication and rapport-building skills, as well as a strong background in trauma-informed clinical care, research, and advocacy. The most rewarding thing about being a therapist is the connection I make with clients and the trust they put in me. It is an experience I am both deeply humbled by and truly grateful for. I'm currently accepting new clients, so please reach out for a free 15 minute consultation!
Mental health is the core of wellness. If that isn’t cultivated, everything else in life becomes ten times harder. I have been a therapist since 2018 and have broad experience in many areas. I possess excellent communication and rapport-building skills, as well as a strong background in trauma-informed clinical care, research, and advocacy. The most rewarding thing about being a therapist is the connection I make with clients and the trust they put in me. It is an experience I am both deeply humbled by and truly grateful for. I'm currently accepting new clients, so please reach out for a free 15 minute consultation!
My goal as a therapist is to help you find the best ways to navigate your needs in a safe space. I will help you to engage in and to incorporate self-care into your day to day life. Have you recently felt like your life was changed forever? Have you experienced a loss of a job or a loved one or are currently in crisis? Have you experienced trauma in your life or are you feeling lost or anxious?
My goal as a therapist is to help you find the best ways to navigate your needs in a safe space. I will help you to engage in and to incorporate self-care into your day to day life. Have you recently felt like your life was changed forever? Have you experienced a loss of a job or a loved one or are currently in crisis? Have you experienced trauma in your life or are you feeling lost or anxious?
I work best with high-functioning, neurodivergent folks carrying an invisible load of mental labor—holding it all together while quietly running on empty. On the outside, it works. On the inside, it’s 47 tabs open and no clear place to land. Many have ADHD or other neurodivergence and are ready for something that actually fits. They come for clarity, relief, and a way forward that feels doable. Together, we untangle the noise, lighten the load, and build brain-friendly systems—so life feels steadier, softer, and actually theirs.
I work best with high-functioning, neurodivergent folks carrying an invisible load of mental labor—holding it all together while quietly running on empty. On the outside, it works. On the inside, it’s 47 tabs open and no clear place to land. Many have ADHD or other neurodivergence and are ready for something that actually fits. They come for clarity, relief, and a way forward that feels doable. Together, we untangle the noise, lighten the load, and build brain-friendly systems—so life feels steadier, softer, and actually theirs.
I strive to create a space where you feel safe, supported, and comfortable sharing openly—knowing you will be genuinely heard and understood without judgment. Together, we focus on what matters most to you, clarifying your goals and thoughtfully exploring practical, meaningful ways to support your growth and move you forward. I aim to meet you where you are, tailoring our work to your unique experiences, strengths, and challenges. As a practitioner, I bring extensive experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and across a wide range of concerns, and I am committed to providing thoughtful, collaborative care.
I strive to create a space where you feel safe, supported, and comfortable sharing openly—knowing you will be genuinely heard and understood without judgment. Together, we focus on what matters most to you, clarifying your goals and thoughtfully exploring practical, meaningful ways to support your growth and move you forward. I aim to meet you where you are, tailoring our work to your unique experiences, strengths, and challenges. As a practitioner, I bring extensive experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and across a wide range of concerns, and I am committed to providing thoughtful, collaborative care.
In psychotherapy, the therapist and client commit to work together to facilitate change. My goal is to provide a safe and nonjudgmental space as we focus on issues such as depression, anxiety, stress, adjustment, sexual identity/LGBTQ concerns, and traditional/non-traditional relationships. My approach to therapy is both holistic and mindful. I view the client as a whole, focusing on the need to bring the mind, body, and spirit into harmony while each element plays a role in healing and the creation of change.
In psychotherapy, the therapist and client commit to work together to facilitate change. My goal is to provide a safe and nonjudgmental space as we focus on issues such as depression, anxiety, stress, adjustment, sexual identity/LGBTQ concerns, and traditional/non-traditional relationships. My approach to therapy is both holistic and mindful. I view the client as a whole, focusing on the need to bring the mind, body, and spirit into harmony while each element plays a role in healing and the creation of change.
I am dedicated to supporting clients through the complexities of life with warmth and empathy. Before pursuing a career in counseling, I spent over ten years in various mental health roles, which have shaped my approach to clinical care. Understanding that opening up can be challenging, I aim to create a welcoming and nonjudgmental environment, empowering you to be your authentic self.
I am dedicated to supporting clients through the complexities of life with warmth and empathy. Before pursuing a career in counseling, I spent over ten years in various mental health roles, which have shaped my approach to clinical care. Understanding that opening up can be challenging, I aim to create a welcoming and nonjudgmental environment, empowering you to be your authentic self.
I have specialized training and experience in working with trauma and providing treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, military adjustment, occupational stress, and other major life changes.
My approach is primarily based in acceptance-based and cognitive-behavioral therapies, and I often use a wider lens to explore the impact systemic oppression can have on how we view ourselves and interact with the world. I believe healing requires both understanding the larger context of our current reality AND holding on to hope that we can transform it.
I have specialized training and experience in working with trauma and providing treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, military adjustment, occupational stress, and other major life changes.
My approach is primarily based in acceptance-based and cognitive-behavioral therapies, and I often use a wider lens to explore the impact systemic oppression can have on how we view ourselves and interact with the world. I believe healing requires both understanding the larger context of our current reality AND holding on to hope that we can transform it.
I work with individuals living with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma related concerns, anger, relationship conflict, and stage-of-life issues. I strive to create a safe and comfortable environment where we can work together to identify the problem issues and reasonable solutions. I am here to support you.
I work with individuals living with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma related concerns, anger, relationship conflict, and stage-of-life issues. I strive to create a safe and comfortable environment where we can work together to identify the problem issues and reasonable solutions. I am here to support you.
I'm a psychologist with +20 years experience in the mental health field. My primary goal as a therapist is to help you explore and address the concerns that bring you to therapy. I take time to listen and get to know you to understand what you'd like to improve in your life. I individualize my approach by integrating techniques to best help you grow and find balance and happiness. I strive to create a safe, supportive environment. I am more directive and solution-focused when that approach might be more effective for you.
I'm a psychologist with +20 years experience in the mental health field. My primary goal as a therapist is to help you explore and address the concerns that bring you to therapy. I take time to listen and get to know you to understand what you'd like to improve in your life. I individualize my approach by integrating techniques to best help you grow and find balance and happiness. I strive to create a safe, supportive environment. I am more directive and solution-focused when that approach might be more effective for you.
Many adults seek therapy when life no longer feels aligned — even when things appear “fine” on the surface. You may feel stuck, emotionally depleted, navigating a transition, or questioning long-held roles, relationships, or expectations. Therapy can provide a steady space to pause, reflect, and move forward with intention. My holistic approach examines the individual's presenting concern, emotional and physical health, social connections, and environmental/social circumstances. Please visit my website for additional information.
Many adults seek therapy when life no longer feels aligned — even when things appear “fine” on the surface. You may feel stuck, emotionally depleted, navigating a transition, or questioning long-held roles, relationships, or expectations. Therapy can provide a steady space to pause, reflect, and move forward with intention. My holistic approach examines the individual's presenting concern, emotional and physical health, social connections, and environmental/social circumstances. Please visit my website for additional information.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 22 years of experience in both the mental health and substance abuse fields. I am passionate about helping youth, adults, couples, and families address their presenting issues. I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, phobias, OCD, and other life challenges. My approaches include cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, motivational interviewing, rational emotive therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, positive psychology, and reality and grounding techniques.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 22 years of experience in both the mental health and substance abuse fields. I am passionate about helping youth, adults, couples, and families address their presenting issues. I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, phobias, OCD, and other life challenges. My approaches include cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, motivational interviewing, rational emotive therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, positive psychology, and reality and grounding techniques.
2019 presidential citation Society for Military Psychology Chair Clinical Psychology program DCIMH
In my years of practice and clinical experience I have been privileged to be actively engaged in a powerful and life enhancing experience that reduces suffering, promotes healing and opens a doorway to hope, compassion and growth. I believe that therapy offers a unique space to resolve life challenges and difficulties in a collaborative, respectful, empathic and effective way. It also offers an opportunity to become the best person we can be. I am a licensed psychologist in DC and MD. I have been in practice for 30 years and provide individual, couples and group therapy as well as supervision. consultation and clinical training.
2019 presidential citation Society for Military Psychology Chair Clinical Psychology program DCIMH
In my years of practice and clinical experience I have been privileged to be actively engaged in a powerful and life enhancing experience that reduces suffering, promotes healing and opens a doorway to hope, compassion and growth. I believe that therapy offers a unique space to resolve life challenges and difficulties in a collaborative, respectful, empathic and effective way. It also offers an opportunity to become the best person we can be. I am a licensed psychologist in DC and MD. I have been in practice for 30 years and provide individual, couples and group therapy as well as supervision. consultation and clinical training.
You may appear put-together on the outside, yet carry the weight of old hurts, burnout, exhaustion, & disconnection. You could also feel like you process the world a little differently than others. You might be overworking, struggling with perfectionism, finding it hard to start tasks, masking, or never quite feeling “enough.” The exhaustion, hypervigilance, or self-doubt may be invisible to others, but they are very real to you. I help clients slow down, make sense of their experiences, gently release old patterns that no longer serve them, & build practical tools for clarity & a life aligned with what matters most to you.
You may appear put-together on the outside, yet carry the weight of old hurts, burnout, exhaustion, & disconnection. You could also feel like you process the world a little differently than others. You might be overworking, struggling with perfectionism, finding it hard to start tasks, masking, or never quite feeling “enough.” The exhaustion, hypervigilance, or self-doubt may be invisible to others, but they are very real to you. I help clients slow down, make sense of their experiences, gently release old patterns that no longer serve them, & build practical tools for clarity & a life aligned with what matters most to you.
I approach the therapeutic relationship from an open, honest and nonjudgmental perspective. I provide individual, relationship, group, and family therapy to folks with a vast range of struggles, including but not limited to: depression, anxiety, trauma, gender/sexuality, identity development, relationship issues, social adversity, and grief & loss. While I work with all individuals across the lifespan, I specialize in working with the LGBTQIA+, college-aged, and Veteran populations.
I approach the therapeutic relationship from an open, honest and nonjudgmental perspective. I provide individual, relationship, group, and family therapy to folks with a vast range of struggles, including but not limited to: depression, anxiety, trauma, gender/sexuality, identity development, relationship issues, social adversity, and grief & loss. While I work with all individuals across the lifespan, I specialize in working with the LGBTQIA+, college-aged, and Veteran populations.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and have been practicing for over ten years. I have significant training in a range of therapeutic models including Narrative therapy, Trauma-informed care, Solution-focused therapy, etc. I believe people may come to therapy when parts of life feel out of sync with their desires/intentions. I see therapy as a safe and productive space to unpack problems and partner with clients for more possibilities. I also have years of training and experience in Energy medicine, including Reiki and Applied Mindfulness/coaching. I work with individuals, couples, children, and families.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and have been practicing for over ten years. I have significant training in a range of therapeutic models including Narrative therapy, Trauma-informed care, Solution-focused therapy, etc. I believe people may come to therapy when parts of life feel out of sync with their desires/intentions. I see therapy as a safe and productive space to unpack problems and partner with clients for more possibilities. I also have years of training and experience in Energy medicine, including Reiki and Applied Mindfulness/coaching. I work with individuals, couples, children, and families.
Psychotherapy can help you make sense of complicated feelings, gain insight into relational patterns, and move forward in areas of your life where you feel stuck. My focus is to help you untangle struggles, revise problematic narratives about yourself, and re-orient you toward your values. I offer individual and couples therapy, psychological assessments (including ADHD and ASD), and gender affirming evaluation services.
My approach is informed by psychodynamic, behavioral, and trauma informed theories. I am trained in EMDR, ACT, DBT, and other modalities. Above all, I value the therapeutic relationship and your personal growth.
Psychotherapy can help you make sense of complicated feelings, gain insight into relational patterns, and move forward in areas of your life where you feel stuck. My focus is to help you untangle struggles, revise problematic narratives about yourself, and re-orient you toward your values. I offer individual and couples therapy, psychological assessments (including ADHD and ASD), and gender affirming evaluation services.
My approach is informed by psychodynamic, behavioral, and trauma informed theories. I am trained in EMDR, ACT, DBT, and other modalities. Above all, I value the therapeutic relationship and your personal growth.
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.
Do you feel anxious, sad, lonely, or isolated? Do you struggle with pain connected to racism, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, or one of the many ways we can be made to feel less than or not enough? Whatever the reason, your decision to seek out therapy is courageous because it is filled with emotional risk. As we build a relationship together, your thoughts, feelings, experiences, fears, and desires will be heard and treated with respect, curiosity, and care. I hope you’ll find a gentle, affirming, and nonjudgmental space where we can better understand what brought you here and how to live a more meaningful life.
Do you feel anxious, sad, lonely, or isolated? Do you struggle with pain connected to racism, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, or one of the many ways we can be made to feel less than or not enough? Whatever the reason, your decision to seek out therapy is courageous because it is filled with emotional risk. As we build a relationship together, your thoughts, feelings, experiences, fears, and desires will be heard and treated with respect, curiosity, and care. I hope you’ll find a gentle, affirming, and nonjudgmental space where we can better understand what brought you here and how to live a more meaningful life.
