Therapists in Washington, DC

Hello, My name is Elsa Mendez and I am a LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) in DC. I have worked with different populations in the DC and Maryland areas. I received my bachelor's in psychology from Towson University and my master's in Social Work from Catholic University of America. I have worked and interned at different nonprofits in DC such as Neighbor's Consejo,  Latin American Youth Center and St. Ann's Center For Children, Youth, and Families.

For over a decade, we've worked with adults in their 20s and 30s to help them overcome the emotional, behavioral, and mental health challenges of young adulthood. We have a keen understanding of the demands on today's young adults to succeed academically, socially, and in the workplace. Our goal is to support you in developing necessary skills and resources as you pursue personal, career, and academic success. When work or school performance is a concern, our focus is on the intersection of mental health issues with these needs, two aspects of a person's life that are rarely addressed simultaneously or understood as interdependent.

Hello, I am a licensed therapist with more than 8 years experience working with individuals, couples and families. My niche interest is in the area of couples and families work. I also work with teenagers, adults and clients who seek help with depression, anxiety, trauma and relationship concerns. I also have experience working with those in crisis situations and those looking for support in tough times. I am a male therapist of Asian Indian background and work with clients from various backgrounds.

I feel that it is important to explore each client's reality and make sense of his/her experiences. I work with clients who experience depression and anxiety. My role is to help clients identify triggers to their symptoms, explore their unexpressed feelings that contribute to these symptoms and teach coping skills. Additionally, I also have experience conducting couples and family therapy. I help these clients identify negative communication styles by exploring the interactional cycle and helping them repair this cycle.

Ideal clients are those who are looking for help and feel ready to challenge themselves and are ready for change. Issues of happiness, fulfullment, identity development, sexual orientation, gender, addiction, anxiety, depression and psychosis are some of the typical things clients bring into treatment.

Licensed in DC, Maryland and Texas! Are you tired of holding in painful secrets? I specialize in helping individuals heal from trauma. Sometimes, we might not always feel safe talking about the past and it can be extremely painful to re-live those experiences. However, talking about the past trauma you have experienced can help you break the silence and find hope for a better future. Me especializo en ayudar a las personas que han sufrido traumas y ayuda a personas que viven en DC, Maryland y Tejas.

KèIra is a practicing Licensed Master Social Worker in DMV area. Her experience includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, and Couples Counseling. KèIra is kindhearted, warm and makes her clients feel valued and validated through their life transitions. KèIra is passionate about supporting individuals through their mental health journey. As your therapist, KèIra will be open and non judgmental, but will hold you accountable to your goals. KèIra is dedicated to redefining the stigma of mental health in the black community and helping curate a Safe Space to do so.

The journey to healing and recovery is not always an easy path but it is one that can lead to self-discovery, healing, and growth. Having someone who is compassionate, affirming, and experienced in the healing process can help resolve trauma, shame and guilt, and grief while restoring confidence and emotional wellness. I can help you begin that journey of healing.

Welcome to Modern Owl Counseling. We are a group of Clinical Social Workers who believe that everyone deserves someone to talk to who is non-judgmental or biased. You are the expert on you! There are many different kinds of people and different kinds of therapists. It's most important that you and your therapist are a good fit and you feel comfortable opening up to them. Please see our website for therapist bio's and techniques used. We are here to work as a team with you to establish and meet your goals. Together we can create change and improve your symptoms.

I provide counseling to individuals who are seeking counseling for everyday life issues such as job, family, relationship concerns, and grief counseling. I also work with individuals living with depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues. My goal is to provide encouragement and instill hope and empowerment to help individuals become the authors of their own destiny.

Are you dealing with anxiety? Work stress, school stress, family or relationship issues? Therapy can help. I have experience working successfully with clients who have anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. Together, we will understand the roots of your difficulties, build new coping skills and help you lead a more authentic and fulfilled life. My style of therapy is compassionate, non-judgmental, and direct. My life experience, spanning a career in law, to living overseas, to working with high-risk adolescents, enhances the understanding and perspective I bring to my work.

I value the healing potential of my relationship and collaboration with clients. I will work with you to find understanding, and relief from issues including anxiety, depression, grief, isolation, coping with life transitions, or the impact of trauma. I will help you to strengthen your resources, and I am committed to helping you feel safe, engaged, and above all, a partner in the therapy process. I will guide you to find improved mental health through accessing awareness of the interplay of mind and body. My clients gain insight into the impact of the past in the present, greater self-acceptance, and improved self-advocacy.

Do you: Feel stuck and unable to move forward? Want to perform better under pressure? Feel overwhelmed and anxious? I help people manage the tension between what one has already achieved and what one still ought to accomplish. Together we explore questions about why powerful feelings and thoughts emerge, and how these emotions can be expressed and attended to in the most beneficial way.

Life is unavoidably full of transitions, stressors, disappointments, and losses that create blocks to the life you want to lead. I provide a break from the busyness, to explore where you are and where you want to go. That path to change may include new ways of relating to relationships, work demands, past trauma or other external factors. Additionally, growth may be shifts in internal dialogues that lead to challenges, like anxiety and depression. Whatever your goals, my role is to hold a compassionate space to be curious about your needs, to connect your past to your present, and to find a way forward towards the change you desire.