Therapists in Washington, DC

For more than 20 years I have been working with individuals and couples coping with depression, anxiety, grief, relationship struggles, infertility and pregnancy loss, and post-partum anxiety and depression. In a supportive and confidential environment I help my clients develop their strengths to manage more effectively challenging situations, feelings, and relationships.

"Life doesn't get easier or more forgiving , we get stronger and more resilient" Steve Maraboli. If you are reading this, you have already taken the hardest step toward feeling better- reaching out for help. At Compass we understand that it is important for you to feel understood, heard and supported. When we all are working as a team, those things will be automatic. Our approach is direct yet very compassionate. Our goal is for us together to identify the cause of your issues, to develop what is needed and how it can be achieved. We would like to get you unstuck and on the path to happiness.

Welcome and thank you for visiting my profile! Are you feeling "stressed out", anxious and/or depressed? Are you having difficulty in your relationships? Would you like to learn coping skills to manage your life more effectively? I am an experienced therapist and I am licensed in Washington, DC and in the states of Maryland, Virginia and North Carolina. I am excited that you have decided to focus on improving your health and wellness. Be mindful that the change you are seeking will require commitment and willingness to participate in a supportive, collaborative process.

I offer therapy for stress and anxiety. We reflect on issues including anxiety about making mistakes, fear of failure, worrying that people do not like you, and burnout. We also consider how to cultivate motivation, creativity, community, and fun. I think physical health is a key to mental well-being, and I specialize in helping my clients establish effective exercise habits.

I believe that by mastering our past we have the power to change our future. I use integrative approaches to assist clients with identifying their strengths and overcoming barriers that are impeding their happiness and emotional well being. I firmly believe that if we change our thoughts we can change our lives and my goal is to assist you through the process to lasting change.

Couples therapy is my calling and life passion. I created IntimacyMoons for Couples as an intensive transformation model and was voted Best Couples Retreat by Women's Health, Bustle, Livestrong, Matador Network, Madame Noire and Black Enterprise Magazines. Not only am I a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist but I am also a Certified Sex Therapist, and Certified Sexuality Educator by the American Association of Sexuality Educators and Therapists (AASECT).

I believe you’re stronger and wiser than your current struggles might lead you to believe. It’s just that sometimes our core strength gets covered up by the stress of life and the difficulties we’ve faced. With me, therapy is about helping your best self emerge, which often takes a big dose of compassion and a much-needed break. I work with clients on a variety of issues, including anxiety and depression, relationships and sex, career changes, grief, trauma, and growing up in dysfunctional families. I'm also passionate about supporting LGBTQ, trans, and gender expansive clients.

If you are feeling stressed, anxious or depressed, struggling with disordered eating, self esteem, relationships or career, we can work together to bring about concrete, lasting change. My approach combines a warm, collaborative style with evidence-based treatments. We will help you to gain useful insights and specific skills to manage your concerns. My goal is to help you to make mindful choices, and to have a happier, more empowered and satisfying life. I specialize in college students/young adults through middle-adulthood, and in anxiety, depression, eating disorders, relationships, and life transitions.

We all go through difficult times in life when we feel stressed or unfulfilled. Sometimes we are able to manage challenges on our own and other times it can be beneficial to talk to a professional. It takes courage to reach out for support. You may be struggling with anxiety, perfectionism, or low self-esteem. Therapy can help you manage intense emotions, feel more confident, foster deeper connections in relationships, and thrive in your academic or career pursuits. With a non-judgmental and caring listener, you can overcome obstacles and accomplish the changes you want to see.

I specialize in the assessment and treatment of ADHD, which I believe is something that sets me apart from other providers. I frequently come across women who have been misdiagnosed with Bipolar Disorder and BPD but actually have ADHD because the presentation of symptoms are so similar. I also look for and treat Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD), anxiety, OCD, binge-eating, and addiction, which are often co-occuring with ADHD. In addition to skill-building, I will help you process and transform faulty core beliefs that come with these conditions.

Hello and thank you for having the courage and strength to learn more about YOU. Psychotherapy is a process and a process that I will take with you. About me: I began my career over 20 years ago, and have worked in several grassroots organizations with the common mission of empowering individuals. I have a love for service and advocacy particularity for the most vulnerable and disenfranchised groups.

I'd like to congratulate you on your decision to embark on a courageous journey toward transformation. You have made a decision to honor your emotional health. Therapy serves as a guide to help us to tap into what is conscious as well as what is unconscious. I see therapy as a collaborative and interactive process. Together we will join forces to address life's obstacles. I use a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Strengths based approaches as well as integrate other forms of therapy based on the unique needs of each client.

30+ years practicing clinical psychotherapy /psychoanalysis, I especially loving working with: young adults, couples, adolescents & their families .....I am French bi-lingual and work in French with some clients; I have lived, and loved living in, France and in the Third World ..... Two offices: DC and Falls Church, VA...... Work some evenings....

We are born into mystery and we are on a spiritual quest to know ourselves more fully, to discover our life's purpose and to find our personal power. My therapeutic approach involves accompanying my clients on a journey of self-discovery and self-mastery. For, as Carlos Castaneda wrote, "We either make ourselves miserable or we make ourselves strong...the amount of work is the same." Ultimately, my goal is to be a mirror that reflects back to you your own innate goodness, strength and wisdom. We repeat what we don't repair. So, my job is to be a witness to your process of awakening the healer that's already present within you.

I work with individual adults and couples in a supportive, constructive, and empathetic way. My style is encouraging, warm, and insightful. With over 20 years experience, I offer a safe environment in which to explore options for improving functioning and moving towards fulfillment of one's values and life goals.