Gerizim P.
Pre-Licensed Professional (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
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Many teens and adults experience persistent anxiety in relationships — a constant fear that something bad may happen to themselves or someone they care about. For some, these feelings are connected to past experiences such as bullying, neglect, separation, emotional invalidation, or trauma. Others may not fully understand where these fears come from, but still feel deeply impacted by them in their daily lives and relationships. My goal is to help clients feel safer within themselves and more secure in their relationships, while developing practical tools to manage anxiety and strengthen emotional regulation.
I use somatic-based approaches to support nervous system regulation and strengthen connection with the body, while also helping clients build emotional awareness, self-compassion, and resilience. I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help clients navigate intense emotions and reduce impulsive or reactivity.
I remain curious, attentive, direct, compassionate, and lighthearted. I emphasize identity and its impact on mental health, honor clients’ cultural context, and encourage self-awareness and growth. My goal is to provide support, alleviate distress, and help clients build resilience, healthier patterns, and a deeper understanding of themselves.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $50
- Couple Sessions $80
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- CareFirst
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
- Johns Hopkins
- Meritain Health
- MultiPlan
- MultiPlan Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- Optum
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Zelis Healthcare
Gerizim P.
Pre-Licensed Professional
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (240) 635-8278
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Supervised by Tiffany Bufort Odom (District of Columbia / PRC15525) Gerizim P.
- In Practice for 1 year
- Attended Marymount University, Master of Science in Educational Psychology, Graduated 2026
Education and Years In Practice
Gerizim P.
Pre-Licensed Professional
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Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- ADHD
Expertise
- Addiction
- Anxiety
- Autism
- Behavioral Issues
- Body Image
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Dual Diagnosis
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Infidelity
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Peer Relationships
- School Issues
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Gerizim P.
Pre-Licensed Professional
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (240) 635-8278
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Little Person Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Spanish
Religion
Christian
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Little Person Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Spanish
Religion
Christian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Person-Centered
- Psychoanalytic
- Psychodynamic
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Gerizim P.
Pre-Licensed Professional
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (240) 635-8278
Location
Additional Location
McLean, VA 22102
(240) 635-8278