Depression Therapists in Mount Pleasant, Washington, DC
Lisa Ghali
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C, MSW
Verified Verified
Mount Pleasant, Washington, DC 20010 (Online Only)
My approach integrates mind and body to help clients with anxiety and depression navigate life's challenges with greater strength and resilience.
As a holistic therapist, I work collaboratively with my clients, building on their strengths to help them reach their full potential. With a Masters in both clinical and macro Social Work from New York University, I've been applying my skills to support individuals and organizations since 2006. With extensive international experience, I've worked with diverse people and cultures, fostering a non-judgmental space for each individual to share their unique story.
My approach integrates mind and body to help clients with anxiety and depression navigate life's challenges with greater strength and resilience.
As a holistic therapist, I work collaboratively with my clients, building on their strengths to help them reach their full potential. With a Masters in both clinical and macro Social Work from New York University, I've been applying my skills to support individuals and organizations since 2006. With extensive international experience, I've worked with diverse people and cultures, fostering a non-judgmental space for each individual to share their unique story.
Lois Ann Clinton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Mount Pleasant, Washington, DC 20010 (Online Only)
I'll help you with anxiety, depression, ptsd, chronic pain, grief, relationship issues, lack of motivation, distractibility, fatigue, and other mental health problems.
My passion is teaching people how to realize their potential. I can help you let go of old patterns and fears and develop more of your SELF. I bring 30 years of experience helping people face their challenges in more constructive ways. Adversity can unleash creativity and new parts of your SELF rather than leave you cynical, isolated and exhausted. I have significant expertise in treating trauma and other mental health issues that perpetuate unhealthy patterns. With an integrative, gentle approach, I will support you in building your own internal and external resources to make vital changes in your life.
I'll help you with anxiety, depression, ptsd, chronic pain, grief, relationship issues, lack of motivation, distractibility, fatigue, and other mental health problems.
My passion is teaching people how to realize their potential. I can help you let go of old patterns and fears and develop more of your SELF. I bring 30 years of experience helping people face their challenges in more constructive ways. Adversity can unleash creativity and new parts of your SELF rather than leave you cynical, isolated and exhausted. I have significant expertise in treating trauma and other mental health issues that perpetuate unhealthy patterns. With an integrative, gentle approach, I will support you in building your own internal and external resources to make vital changes in your life.
Chris Brearly
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Mount Pleasant, Washington, DC 20010 (Online Only)
I've worked with a variety of concerns including depression, suicidal ideation, generalized anxiety, panic attacks, recurring nightmares, flashbacks, phobias, grief, relationship conflicts, workplace issues, and existential questioning.
Therapy is a powerful means of restoring wellness and creating lasting change. I have experienced this in my own life and enjoy seeing this unfold for my clients. I am passionate about working with clients to develop self-compassion and emotional intelligence, and establishing a greater sense of groundedness and self-esteem. I am trained in EMDR and often use this therapeutic approach to significantly reduce distress associated with trauma and other adverse life experiences. EMDR can also be helpful for clients in breaking free from stuck patterns of thinking and feeling that are resistant to traditional talk therapy approaches.
I've worked with a variety of concerns including depression, suicidal ideation, generalized anxiety, panic attacks, recurring nightmares, flashbacks, phobias, grief, relationship conflicts, workplace issues, and existential questioning.
Therapy is a powerful means of restoring wellness and creating lasting change. I have experienced this in my own life and enjoy seeing this unfold for my clients. I am passionate about working with clients to develop self-compassion and emotional intelligence, and establishing a greater sense of groundedness and self-esteem. I am trained in EMDR and often use this therapeutic approach to significantly reduce distress associated with trauma and other adverse life experiences. EMDR can also be helpful for clients in breaking free from stuck patterns of thinking and feeling that are resistant to traditional talk therapy approaches.
Najiya Shanaa
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Mount Pleasant, Washington, DC 20010 (Online Only)
I have two decades of experience working with people affected by trauma and assault, childhood abuse, PTSD, loss and grief, LGBTQ+ issues, substance abuse, depression, anxiety and other mood disorders. I enjoy working with adults of all ages who are in life transitions or who may feel stuck as they try to move forward professionally or in their personal relationships. My clients are a rich mix of all races, cultures, ages, genders/sexual identities and religions. I am personally aware of the multicultural social and relational issues that many face. In the end, what we all want is to find happiness in our lives.
I have two decades of experience working with people affected by trauma and assault, childhood abuse, PTSD, loss and grief, LGBTQ+ issues, substance abuse, depression, anxiety and other mood disorders. I enjoy working with adults of all ages who are in life transitions or who may feel stuck as they try to move forward professionally or in their personal relationships. My clients are a rich mix of all races, cultures, ages, genders/sexual identities and religions. I am personally aware of the multicultural social and relational issues that many face. In the end, what we all want is to find happiness in our lives.
Emily Partigan
Counselor, LGPC, NCC, MA
Verified Verified
Mount Pleasant, Washington, DC 20010 (Online Only)
I have assisted clients with anxiety, depression, ADHD, emotions, disordered eating, trauma, sexuality, and more.
I am passionate about providing a safe and non-judgmental space where you can express yourself and explore what is bringing you to therapy. There is no problem too big or too small that we can't work on together. We will work collaboratively and utilize a compassionate, person centered, holistic approach. You are the expert of your story and I’m here to support you. Whether it's working on processing the past, managing life in the present, or preparing for the future, we will find ways to reach your goals.
I have assisted clients with anxiety, depression, ADHD, emotions, disordered eating, trauma, sexuality, and more.
I am passionate about providing a safe and non-judgmental space where you can express yourself and explore what is bringing you to therapy. There is no problem too big or too small that we can't work on together. We will work collaboratively and utilize a compassionate, person centered, holistic approach. You are the expert of your story and I’m here to support you. Whether it's working on processing the past, managing life in the present, or preparing for the future, we will find ways to reach your goals.
Terri Judge
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Mount Pleasant, Washington, DC 20010
In my work with individuals I view the relationship between patient and therapist as central to treatment. The need for trust, privacy, safety, and non-judgmental acceptance is fundamental to the success of treatment. My theoretical orientation is psychodynamic or psychoanalytic, though I rely on an eclectic range of ideas for understanding each person. Patients experience my approach as insight-oriented, dynamic, and interactive.
When a person seeks therapy it is because something hurts - a broken relationship, past or present, or deep frustrations with the self - not being able to live up to one's ideals or accomplish goals.
In my work with individuals I view the relationship between patient and therapist as central to treatment. The need for trust, privacy, safety, and non-judgmental acceptance is fundamental to the success of treatment. My theoretical orientation is psychodynamic or psychoanalytic, though I rely on an eclectic range of ideas for understanding each person. Patients experience my approach as insight-oriented, dynamic, and interactive.
When a person seeks therapy it is because something hurts - a broken relationship, past or present, or deep frustrations with the self - not being able to live up to one's ideals or accomplish goals.
M&K Counseling Associates Inc
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-DC, LPC-VA, LCPC-MD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mount Pleasant, Washington, DC 20010
Hello everyone! I’m Carolyn a junior partner at M&K Counseling Associates inc. We are a group private practice offering office and video psychotherapy sessions. Our staff are highly trained professionals who operate from a holistic, trauma-informed, and systemically aware perspective. We partner with our clients by providing a safe comfortable space so they can explore their life challenges, and collectively establish goals that foster self-empowerment and self-betterment.
Hello everyone! I’m Carolyn a junior partner at M&K Counseling Associates inc. We are a group private practice offering office and video psychotherapy sessions. Our staff are highly trained professionals who operate from a holistic, trauma-informed, and systemically aware perspective. We partner with our clients by providing a safe comfortable space so they can explore their life challenges, and collectively establish goals that foster self-empowerment and self-betterment.
Ellen McSweeney
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mount Pleasant, Washington, DC 20010
You’re successful at work, an active community member, and the first person your friends call in a crisis. But inside, there’s a part of you that’s not getting what she needs. You know you ‘should’ value solitude and self-care, but it’s hard to be alone. Whenever there’s a pause in your busy life, you notice a gnawing sense of emptiness. Pain over past relationships is taking up a lot of your mental real estate. You wonder: Am I choosing the wrong people? Or am I pushing the ‘right’ people away? You long to be part of a close-knit tribe — but sometimes it feels like you need your friends more than they need you.
You’re successful at work, an active community member, and the first person your friends call in a crisis. But inside, there’s a part of you that’s not getting what she needs. You know you ‘should’ value solitude and self-care, but it’s hard to be alone. Whenever there’s a pause in your busy life, you notice a gnawing sense of emptiness. Pain over past relationships is taking up a lot of your mental real estate. You wonder: Am I choosing the wrong people? Or am I pushing the ‘right’ people away? You long to be part of a close-knit tribe — but sometimes it feels like you need your friends more than they need you.
Caroline McKenna
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Mount Pleasant, Washington, DC 20010 (Online Only)
In my work with individuals and couples, I support clients through stressors that arise, and assist them in tapping into their internal resources and self-discovery to navigate through these challenging times. I create a safe and supportive environment to work with clients to heal relational wounds, foster understanding, create closeness, and support each other through change and growth.
In my work with individuals and couples, I support clients through stressors that arise, and assist them in tapping into their internal resources and self-discovery to navigate through these challenging times. I create a safe and supportive environment to work with clients to heal relational wounds, foster understanding, create closeness, and support each other through change and growth.
Monique Moore
Psychologist, PhD, MA
Verified Verified
Mount Pleasant, Washington, DC 20010
I genuinely enjoy being able to help individuals achieve real and observable changes in their lives. At some point in life, most of us encounter personal roadblocks that undermine growth and create stress and unhappiness. Through my work I help people facing a wide a variety of difficulties at all levels of severity to achieve more happy and fulfilling lives. While I enjoy working with all individuals, I also have specialized experience in counseling active and veteran military service members, trauma survivors, and women.
I genuinely enjoy being able to help individuals achieve real and observable changes in their lives. At some point in life, most of us encounter personal roadblocks that undermine growth and create stress and unhappiness. Through my work I help people facing a wide a variety of difficulties at all levels of severity to achieve more happy and fulfilling lives. While I enjoy working with all individuals, I also have specialized experience in counseling active and veteran military service members, trauma survivors, and women.
Erica Friedman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mount Pleasant, Washington, DC 20010 (Online Only)
Are you graduating from college/graduate school, getting married, starting a high-profile career or a new relationship? Do you need space to explore your thoughts, feelings and worries? Are you looking for someone to help you make sense of it all? We can work together to find understanding and practical tools so that you can move forward with intention and clarity. I specialize in working with adults and young adults coping with perfectionism, sexuality, sex, intimacy after trauma and life transitions. I love helping people rediscover their passion for life, love and sex!
Are you graduating from college/graduate school, getting married, starting a high-profile career or a new relationship? Do you need space to explore your thoughts, feelings and worries? Are you looking for someone to help you make sense of it all? We can work together to find understanding and practical tools so that you can move forward with intention and clarity. I specialize in working with adults and young adults coping with perfectionism, sexuality, sex, intimacy after trauma and life transitions. I love helping people rediscover their passion for life, love and sex!
Austin Greaves
Psychologist, PsyD, LPA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mount Pleasant, Washington, DC 20010
Individuals who seek therapy are brave. They are acknowledging their natural need for support and taking an emotional risk. This is why I seek to facilitate a warm and supportive environment for my clients, as they ease into the therapeutic process. I conduct individual, couples, and family therapy.
Individuals who seek therapy are brave. They are acknowledging their natural need for support and taking an emotional risk. This is why I seek to facilitate a warm and supportive environment for my clients, as they ease into the therapeutic process. I conduct individual, couples, and family therapy.
Alicia Shelby
Licensed Professional Counselor, LGPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mount Pleasant, Washington, DC 20010 (Online Only)
I am a licensed graduate professional counselor who really enjoys working with adolescents and young adults. I have vast experience working with children, adolescents, adult students, and young professionals in a variety of environments. I am passionate about providing clients with opportunities to communicate through self expression.
I am a licensed graduate professional counselor who really enjoys working with adolescents and young adults. I have vast experience working with children, adolescents, adult students, and young professionals in a variety of environments. I am passionate about providing clients with opportunities to communicate through self expression.
Nancy Ingraham
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Mount Pleasant, Washington, DC 20010 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
If you have decided to seek help, it is an important first step to improving your life. If you're not feeling good about yourself, it can be difficult to know how to start making desired changes. My specialty areas include: relationship issues, anxiety, loss, trauma, and depression. If you have questions, feel free to call me to discuss your situation and help you decide what might be most helpful for you.
If you have decided to seek help, it is an important first step to improving your life. If you're not feeling good about yourself, it can be difficult to know how to start making desired changes. My specialty areas include: relationship issues, anxiety, loss, trauma, and depression. If you have questions, feel free to call me to discuss your situation and help you decide what might be most helpful for you.
Mia Paustian
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Mount Pleasant, Washington, DC 20010
Not accepting new clients
Do you feel like your anxiety is out of control? Do you struggle with unwanted thoughts or compulsive behaviors? You have tried to change but your anxiety keeps getting stronger and you find yourself giving in more and more to your anxiety. You feel compelled to act on your habits and rituals even though you know they are not good for you. It's affecting other areas of your life. You don't want anyone to find out so you do not know who to turn to for help.
Do you feel like your anxiety is out of control? Do you struggle with unwanted thoughts or compulsive behaviors? You have tried to change but your anxiety keeps getting stronger and you find yourself giving in more and more to your anxiety. You feel compelled to act on your habits and rituals even though you know they are not good for you. It's affecting other areas of your life. You don't want anyone to find out so you do not know who to turn to for help.
Paula Natalia Otero
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Mount Pleasant, Washington, DC 20010
Not accepting new clients
You want to experience a meaningful and fulfilled life but instead you feel: Exhausted and depleted, paralyzed about anxiety and feeling uncertain about what is next, struggling to adjust to a new place, to a new life. Trying to figure out who you are by looking into "supposed to be"? Experiencing a different culture and trying to integrate with who "you have been"? On the outside, you seem to have things “under control” but deep inside you experience negative self-talk regularly.
You want to experience a meaningful and fulfilled life but instead you feel: Exhausted and depleted, paralyzed about anxiety and feeling uncertain about what is next, struggling to adjust to a new place, to a new life. Trying to figure out who you are by looking into "supposed to be"? Experiencing a different culture and trying to integrate with who "you have been"? On the outside, you seem to have things “under control” but deep inside you experience negative self-talk regularly.
Online Therapists
Barbara L E Cristy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, BCD
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20007 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I believe the most important thing about therapy is empowering you so that you can make conscious choices about your life. My style is active and involved. Working collaboratively, I can help you define your goals and see what is causing your pain, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and problems in relationships. As a child, you learned ways of coping with your environment that were safe for you at the time. Those coping behaviors became habitual but, as an adult, no longer work for you and interfere with your happiness and your ability to function at your highest level.
I believe the most important thing about therapy is empowering you so that you can make conscious choices about your life. My style is active and involved. Working collaboratively, I can help you define your goals and see what is causing your pain, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and problems in relationships. As a child, you learned ways of coping with your environment that were safe for you at the time. Those coping behaviors became habitual but, as an adult, no longer work for you and interfere with your happiness and your ability to function at your highest level.
Shari Matray
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20036
Specifically, I have extensive experience with individuals presenting with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, life transitions, trauma, grief and loss.
Therapy can empower us to live more fully and authentically. When we have our experiences heard and validated by another, it can enhance our understanding and acceptance of ourselves. I believe the therapeutic relationship is central to effective therapy. Using a genuine, empathetic, and open stance, I aim to foster an environment where you will feel comfortable sharing whatever comes to mind. Working from a psychodynamic framework, I believe it is important to understand how our early life experiences impact our current emotions, thoughts, behaviors, and relationships.
Specifically, I have extensive experience with individuals presenting with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, life transitions, trauma, grief and loss.
Therapy can empower us to live more fully and authentically. When we have our experiences heard and validated by another, it can enhance our understanding and acceptance of ourselves. I believe the therapeutic relationship is central to effective therapy. Using a genuine, empathetic, and open stance, I aim to foster an environment where you will feel comfortable sharing whatever comes to mind. Working from a psychodynamic framework, I believe it is important to understand how our early life experiences impact our current emotions, thoughts, behaviors, and relationships.
Anne Bell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20007
I work with individuals and couples who are coping with the impact of trauma, loss, anxiety, depression, as well as life and relationship transitions. My focus is relational and that the quality of emotional wellbeing rests on ones relationship to self and others.
I work with individuals and couples who are coping with the impact of trauma, loss, anxiety, depression, as well as life and relationship transitions. My focus is relational and that the quality of emotional wellbeing rests on ones relationship to self and others.
Brenda Edmonds – Addictions, Anxiety, Depression
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LGSW
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20005
Brenda Edmonds is a Licensed Graduate Social Worker in DC that specializes in Addiction, Adoption, Alcohol Use, Alzheimer’s, Anxiety, Behavioral Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Career Counseling, Child & Parenting Needs, Coping Skills, Depression, Domestic Violence & Abuse, Dual Diagnosis, Intellectual & Learning Disabilities, Medication Management, Self-Harming, Stress, Trauma & PTSD, Mental Health, Mood Disorders, and many other areas. Brenda’s 20 years of clinical experience has been widely dedicated to working with children and adults experiencing low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance abuse.
Brenda Edmonds is a Licensed Graduate Social Worker in DC that specializes in Addiction, Adoption, Alcohol Use, Alzheimer’s, Anxiety, Behavioral Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Career Counseling, Child & Parenting Needs, Coping Skills, Depression, Domestic Violence & Abuse, Dual Diagnosis, Intellectual & Learning Disabilities, Medication Management, Self-Harming, Stress, Trauma & PTSD, Mental Health, Mood Disorders, and many other areas. Brenda’s 20 years of clinical experience has been widely dedicated to working with children and adults experiencing low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance abuse.
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Depression Therapists
What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognize and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioral activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.