Therapists in Washington, DC

Ariste Sallas-Brookwell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Welcome. I am glad you’re here. Finding a therapist is hard. I want to make it easy. When we feel stuck, burdened by unhealthy patterns, or are experiencing life transitions, we can feel anxious, sad, overwhelmed, and lost. You have come to the right place. Therapy is a tool, much like visiting a doctor for your physical health, that can help you get back on track. My style is warm, authentic, and non-judgmental. I strive to create a safe and welcoming environment by listening closely and responding with compassion. I will give you plenty of space to share, explore, and deepen your insight.
Welcome. I am glad you’re here. Finding a therapist is hard. I want to make it easy. When we feel stuck, burdened by unhealthy patterns, or are experiencing life transitions, we can feel anxious, sad, overwhelmed, and lost. You have come to the right place. Therapy is a tool, much like visiting a doctor for your physical health, that can help you get back on track. My style is warm, authentic, and non-judgmental. I strive to create a safe and welcoming environment by listening closely and responding with compassion. I will give you plenty of space to share, explore, and deepen your insight.

I view therapy as a process that can facilitate healing and change, as well as understanding and fulfillment. Whether stuck in a conflicted relationship, feeling lost, struggling with depression or anxiety, adjusting to a transition or life change, feeling unable to break unhealthy patterns or resolve past issues and pain, it can be difficult to know where to start. Together, we can explore the issues you face and identify the direction you want your life to take and the steps needed to get you there. Once established, our relationship can provide the foundation and safety for this process.
I view therapy as a process that can facilitate healing and change, as well as understanding and fulfillment. Whether stuck in a conflicted relationship, feeling lost, struggling with depression or anxiety, adjusting to a transition or life change, feeling unable to break unhealthy patterns or resolve past issues and pain, it can be difficult to know where to start. Together, we can explore the issues you face and identify the direction you want your life to take and the steps needed to get you there. Once established, our relationship can provide the foundation and safety for this process.

Rolanda McCall
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
For many years, I’ve had the privilege of working with persons looking to make sense of life’s most difficult challenges. Within my virtual practice, Be Opened Now, PLLC, I specialize in providing holistic, trauma-informed support in response to all forms of trauma, creating safer healing spaces for those wanting to understand the impact of such difficult experiences. This often includes, but is not at all limited to, the impact on one’s overall wellness, emotional and mental health management, identity development, self-care strategies, interpersonal connection and so much more.
For many years, I’ve had the privilege of working with persons looking to make sense of life’s most difficult challenges. Within my virtual practice, Be Opened Now, PLLC, I specialize in providing holistic, trauma-informed support in response to all forms of trauma, creating safer healing spaces for those wanting to understand the impact of such difficult experiences. This often includes, but is not at all limited to, the impact on one’s overall wellness, emotional and mental health management, identity development, self-care strategies, interpersonal connection and so much more.

My name is Bianca Richardson, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) serving clients in Washington, DC via telehealth. I work with adolescents and young adults specializing in anxiety and stress. I specialize in using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing make progress towards their goals. For a therapeutic approach, I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. I help clients acknowledge their thoughts and feelings in order to obtain their goal of change.
My name is Bianca Richardson, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) serving clients in Washington, DC via telehealth. I work with adolescents and young adults specializing in anxiety and stress. I specialize in using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing make progress towards their goals. For a therapeutic approach, I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. I help clients acknowledge their thoughts and feelings in order to obtain their goal of change.

If you are tired of repetitive fights, arguments that leave you feeling worse, or there isn't much talking or connection, call me. I'm very engaging, and will provide direction, calm, and lightheartedness to cut through tense moments. If you are experiencing a crisis in your relationship, I can help. As a couple's expert, I aim to stabilize major conflict in the first month, starting in the first session. You will become experienced in managing, navigating, and repairing to reach peace with your partner. Additionally, as a cultural specialist, I have worked extensively with intercultural, immigrant, & interracial couples.
If you are tired of repetitive fights, arguments that leave you feeling worse, or there isn't much talking or connection, call me. I'm very engaging, and will provide direction, calm, and lightheartedness to cut through tense moments. If you are experiencing a crisis in your relationship, I can help. As a couple's expert, I aim to stabilize major conflict in the first month, starting in the first session. You will become experienced in managing, navigating, and repairing to reach peace with your partner. Additionally, as a cultural specialist, I have worked extensively with intercultural, immigrant, & interracial couples.

Ami Norman Levy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20036
Not accepting new clients
As a Licensed Clinical Social worker, I provide individual psychotherapy as well as marriage and couples counseling in a safe, compassionate and non-judgmental environment. I specialize in guiding individuals through the complexities of eating disorders as well as helping couples repair their connections and establish secure, lasting bonds with one another.
As a Licensed Clinical Social worker, I provide individual psychotherapy as well as marriage and couples counseling in a safe, compassionate and non-judgmental environment. I specialize in guiding individuals through the complexities of eating disorders as well as helping couples repair their connections and establish secure, lasting bonds with one another.

In our session, I will help you explore your feelings, examine patterns in your thoughts and behaviors, and identify other destructive inhibitions that are creating challenges for you. We will use a holistic treatment approach that will identify your strengths, areas of needed growth, and overall promotes your well being. By teaching tools for coping and change tailored to each individual in an environment of compassion and support, I have helped individuals and families to find a balance and move forward when life challenges arise.
In our session, I will help you explore your feelings, examine patterns in your thoughts and behaviors, and identify other destructive inhibitions that are creating challenges for you. We will use a holistic treatment approach that will identify your strengths, areas of needed growth, and overall promotes your well being. By teaching tools for coping and change tailored to each individual in an environment of compassion and support, I have helped individuals and families to find a balance and move forward when life challenges arise.

One of the initial reasons I wanted to specialize in working with people with OCD is that there are effective, evidence-based treatments for the disorder. This meant I knew I would be working with people who truly had the opportunity to have relief and freedom from their OCD. After working with this population for years I can truly say I feel lucky every single day to work with people with OCD. My patients are smart, driven, funny, caring, and creative. For me, having the opportunity to help these people live their best lives is nothing short of a privilege.
One of the initial reasons I wanted to specialize in working with people with OCD is that there are effective, evidence-based treatments for the disorder. This meant I knew I would be working with people who truly had the opportunity to have relief and freedom from their OCD. After working with this population for years I can truly say I feel lucky every single day to work with people with OCD. My patients are smart, driven, funny, caring, and creative. For me, having the opportunity to help these people live their best lives is nothing short of a privilege.

We can work together to achieve your goals! Find your career path, develop your skills. Find yourself! Make a difference in your thoughts and behaviours. Get better relationships at home and work.
We can work together to achieve your goals! Find your career path, develop your skills. Find yourself! Make a difference in your thoughts and behaviours. Get better relationships at home and work.

I provide a safe non-judgmental environment to address thoughts and feelings that may lead to negative consequences, by incorporating highly individualized strength based measures to manage stress, anxiety, depression and other mental health issues.
I provide a safe non-judgmental environment to address thoughts and feelings that may lead to negative consequences, by incorporating highly individualized strength based measures to manage stress, anxiety, depression and other mental health issues.

As a clinical psychologist trained in intensive psychotherapy and counseling, I focus primarily on you as a person, not on your disorder or illness. Even if the reason you seek treatment is depression, anxiety, relationship issues or addictive behaviors, that is not who you are- it is only the form that your problems take. In our therapy work together we will need to understand who you are fundamentally - your unique strengths, issues, and needs. Our shared understanding of your complexities will then tell us precisely what approach to take to healing your problems.
As a clinical psychologist trained in intensive psychotherapy and counseling, I focus primarily on you as a person, not on your disorder or illness. Even if the reason you seek treatment is depression, anxiety, relationship issues or addictive behaviors, that is not who you are- it is only the form that your problems take. In our therapy work together we will need to understand who you are fundamentally - your unique strengths, issues, and needs. Our shared understanding of your complexities will then tell us precisely what approach to take to healing your problems.
Meet Our Therapists

Carrie Elizabeth Collier
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-DC, LPC-Va
Verified Verified
Online Only
I have been a licensed professional counselor since 2001. I offer individual, couples and family therapy. I focus on family and life challenges pertaining to marriage, partners, family cut offs and estrangements, friends, and parenting using Bowen Family Systems Theory. I work online with individuals, couples, parents, and families from all walks of life with a wide array of family and marital challenges, emotional and relationship concerns.
I have been a licensed professional counselor since 2001. I offer individual, couples and family therapy. I focus on family and life challenges pertaining to marriage, partners, family cut offs and estrangements, friends, and parenting using Bowen Family Systems Theory. I work online with individuals, couples, parents, and families from all walks of life with a wide array of family and marital challenges, emotional and relationship concerns.

Jacquelyn LaRusso
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20016
My goal as a therapist is to help clients embrace their authentic selves, foster meaningful relationships, and improve their quality of life. I work to create a safe and accepting environment that values the unique personality, lifestyle, and goals of the individual. My clinical expertise includes treatment of eating disorders, trauma, anxiety, depression and self-harm behaviors.
My goal as a therapist is to help clients embrace their authentic selves, foster meaningful relationships, and improve their quality of life. I work to create a safe and accepting environment that values the unique personality, lifestyle, and goals of the individual. My clinical expertise includes treatment of eating disorders, trauma, anxiety, depression and self-harm behaviors.

Janis Leslie Evans
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20006
Evans Counseling & Consultation, PLLC, is focused on providing individualized service and satisfaction. As your therapist, my hope is to meet your expectations as you seek to have your needs resolved through counseling. My goal is to build an alliance with you that promotes your dignity and respect while preserving your trust. Deeply rooted in faith and spirituality, I relate to my clients with genuine caring, sensitivity, and a keen listening ear. These basic principles will create a strong foundation to ensure your comfort and emotional safety, as I assist you on your journey toward healing and return to optimal living.
Evans Counseling & Consultation, PLLC, is focused on providing individualized service and satisfaction. As your therapist, my hope is to meet your expectations as you seek to have your needs resolved through counseling. My goal is to build an alliance with you that promotes your dignity and respect while preserving your trust. Deeply rooted in faith and spirituality, I relate to my clients with genuine caring, sensitivity, and a keen listening ear. These basic principles will create a strong foundation to ensure your comfort and emotional safety, as I assist you on your journey toward healing and return to optimal living.

The foundation of my approach is rooted in social justice and liberation frameworks. This means an acknowledgement, honoring, and connecting of how our individual and collective communities’ histories, the histories of our ancestors, and cultural backgrounds and identities influence our current lived experiences. My approach to therapy is integrated and holistic— mainly informed through psychodynamic (insight-oriented), somatic (body-focused), and interpersonal process interventions. At times, I might use Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy or Exposure and Response Prevention therapy approach if it is a better for my client.
The foundation of my approach is rooted in social justice and liberation frameworks. This means an acknowledgement, honoring, and connecting of how our individual and collective communities’ histories, the histories of our ancestors, and cultural backgrounds and identities influence our current lived experiences. My approach to therapy is integrated and holistic— mainly informed through psychodynamic (insight-oriented), somatic (body-focused), and interpersonal process interventions. At times, I might use Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy or Exposure and Response Prevention therapy approach if it is a better for my client.

Are you ready to create positive change in your life? No matter what challenges are prompting you to seek support, I’ll be a calming, empathetic counselor who will help you develop the insight needed to achieve your goals in alignment with your values. Through a strong therapeutic relationship, we’ll address your individual, relationship, or family concerns. I believe that each person requires a unique therapeutic approach that involves exploring how your history, thought patterns, and habits relate to your concerns and goals.
Are you ready to create positive change in your life? No matter what challenges are prompting you to seek support, I’ll be a calming, empathetic counselor who will help you develop the insight needed to achieve your goals in alignment with your values. Through a strong therapeutic relationship, we’ll address your individual, relationship, or family concerns. I believe that each person requires a unique therapeutic approach that involves exploring how your history, thought patterns, and habits relate to your concerns and goals.

Hi there! I'm Miah, a Licensed Professional Counselor serving residents in DC and Maryland. I received my training from the University of Pennsylvania and have 6 years of experience, which has given me the privilege of working with brave individuals like yourself. In our world, we constantly interact with others, yet let's be honest, building relationships in any capacity is one of the toughest jobs. I am passionate about helping individuals identify barriers, look inward, and develop skills to promote healthier, workable relationships. Together, we can do the work so that you can replace regret, anxiety, circular conversations.
Hi there! I'm Miah, a Licensed Professional Counselor serving residents in DC and Maryland. I received my training from the University of Pennsylvania and have 6 years of experience, which has given me the privilege of working with brave individuals like yourself. In our world, we constantly interact with others, yet let's be honest, building relationships in any capacity is one of the toughest jobs. I am passionate about helping individuals identify barriers, look inward, and develop skills to promote healthier, workable relationships. Together, we can do the work so that you can replace regret, anxiety, circular conversations.

I've worked with a wide range of individuals who have been deeply impacted by trauma due to family conflict, instability, and hardship. I have specialized experience working with trauma-related mental illness and attempt to create a brave space for clients to process their most vulnerable experiences. I enjoy being creative and collaborative with my clients while acknowledging each individual's intrinsic value and worth. I strive to provide an inclusive environment for my clients, giving empathy, acceptance, and empowerment to help them overcome shame and the overwhelming way their trauma impacts their lives.
I've worked with a wide range of individuals who have been deeply impacted by trauma due to family conflict, instability, and hardship. I have specialized experience working with trauma-related mental illness and attempt to create a brave space for clients to process their most vulnerable experiences. I enjoy being creative and collaborative with my clients while acknowledging each individual's intrinsic value and worth. I strive to provide an inclusive environment for my clients, giving empathy, acceptance, and empowerment to help them overcome shame and the overwhelming way their trauma impacts their lives.

No matter how difficult your current circumstances may feel, psychotherapy can help you identify what is holding you back and help you develop the right strategies to feel connected with yourself and others. My goal in therapy is to assist you to find your own voice and to guide you to live life in your own terms.
No matter how difficult your current circumstances may feel, psychotherapy can help you identify what is holding you back and help you develop the right strategies to feel connected with yourself and others. My goal in therapy is to assist you to find your own voice and to guide you to live life in your own terms.

As a therapist, I specialize in using CBT and strength-based approaches to empower clients navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, and career growth, ensuring they feel supported every step of the way. Outside of therapy, I find joy in teaching Sunday school to middle and high schoolers, fostering a sense of community and purpose that inspires my work.
As a therapist, I specialize in using CBT and strength-based approaches to empower clients navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, and career growth, ensuring they feel supported every step of the way. Outside of therapy, I find joy in teaching Sunday school to middle and high schoolers, fostering a sense of community and purpose that inspires my work.
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Number of Therapists in Washington, DC
3,000+
Average cost per session
$180
Therapists in Washington, DC who prioritize treating:
93% | Anxiety |
87% | Depression |
79% | Relationship Issues |
74% | Self Esteem |
70% | Stress |
68% | Trauma and PTSD |
65% | Life Transitions |
Average years in practice
13 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
62% | Aetna |
62% | Cigna and Evernorth |
57% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
How Therapists in Washington, DC see their clients
50% | In Person and Online | |
50% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
81% | Female | |
18% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |