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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C, RPT-S
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Gotel & Thrive, PLLC

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C, RPT-S

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
3 Endorsed
50 E Street SE, Ste. 300, Washington, DC 20003
Let's Connect (202) 980-2433
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You are trying to shine bright like a diamond and have the things most of us desire for a good life. But there is something dimming your brilliance—it constricts you. You know, those feelings of doubt, dread, disgruntlement, desperation, or despair. Like that constant wondering about whether you are viewed as competent at work; like that disappointment you cover up with food, drink or overachieving because you haven’t met “the one;” like that hurt you carry from a past that shamed you or the depths of grief; or like the helplessness feel when your child is struggling.
I want you to know that all parts of you are welcomed here: That fun-loving part, the professional (pardon, the perfectionist part :o), the race part, the gender and sexuality parts, the parent part, and that hurt or insecure child part. We offer you a soft place to fall…and to get back up.
Gotel & Thrive is the restorative space for queer and heterosexual men of color, women of color, and children & youth of diverse backgrounds to undo the thinking and behaviors that block joy and provide tools to cope when life forces you to pivot. I have a singular agenda: to help you release yourself and flourish!
Call or Gotel & Thrive, PLLC now for a free 15 minute consultation - (202) 980-2433

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Capitol Hill Center for Individual and Group Thera

50 E Street SE

Ste. 300

Washington, DC 20003 map

(202) 980-2433
Website
I specialize in LGBTQ+, Men's Issues and Child 
$215 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Release Yourself
Gotel & Thrive, PLLC
Let's Connect (202) 980-2433
Photo of Douglas Gotel - Gotel & Thrive, PLLC, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C, RPT-S

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Capitol Hill Center for Individual and Group Thera

50 E Street SE

Ste. 300

Washington, DC 20003 map

(202) 980-2433
Website
I specialize in LGBTQ+, Men's Issues and Child 
$215 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Release Yourself
Gotel & Thrive, PLLC

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $215

Payment Methods

Cash, Check, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Out of Network
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Fees are $185 (Adults) and $215 (Youth). We provide a superbill for out-of-network insurance benefits and help with reimbursement. Please reach out with any questions, I'm happy to work with you to keep therapy affordable.
Photo of Douglas Gotel - Gotel & Thrive, PLLC, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C, RPT-S
Gotel & Thrive, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C, RPT-S
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (202) 980-2433
"
Fees are $185 (Adults) and $215 (Youth). We provide a superbill for out-of-network insurance benefits and help with reimbursement. Please reach out with any questions, I'm happy to work with you to keep therapy affordable.
Photo of Douglas Gotel - Gotel & Thrive, PLLC, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C, RPT-S
Gotel & Thrive, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C, RPT-S
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (202) 980-2433

Qualifications

    Clinical Social Work/Therapist: Douglas Gotel

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of District of Columbia / LC50078782 Douglas Gotel
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended Howard University, Graduated 2006
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from Association for Play Therapy Registered Play Therapist / 2014
  • Certificate from Associaiton for Play Therapy Reg.Play Therapist-Supervisor / 2017
  • Certificate from Maryland Board of Social Work 17816 / 2012
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Gotel & Thrive, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C, RPT-S
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (202) 980-2433
Photo of Douglas Gotel - Gotel & Thrive, PLLC, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C, RPT-S
Gotel & Thrive, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C, RPT-S
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (202) 980-2433

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • LGBTQ+
  • Men's Issues
  • Child

Expertise

  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Mood Disorders
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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Gotel & Thrive, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C, RPT-S
Do these issues align with your needs? or (202) 980-2433
Photo of Douglas Gotel - Gotel & Thrive, PLLC, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C, RPT-S
Gotel & Thrive, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C, RPT-S
Do these issues align with your needs? or (202) 980-2433

3 Endorsements

Sweetbay Mental Health
Sweetbay Mental Health
Clinical Social Work/TherapistLCSW-CLICSWNCSSW
Douglas is an incredible therapist who shows up as his authentic self - and encourages and empowers others to do the same. He provides compassionate care when supporting individuals and through quality professional development. He's truly a gem.

Client Focus

Age

Toddler
Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Gay Allied
Queer Allied

Ethnicity

Black and African American

Age

Toddler
Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Gay Allied
Queer Allied

Ethnicity

Black and African American

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • EMDR
  • Integrative
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Play Therapy
  • Sandplay
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Somatic
  • Trauma Focused
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Using a what I call Thrive Alchemy (a mix of symbol work, art, mindfulness, EMDR and a touch of "real"), I help queer and heterosexual men of color, women of color, and youth of diverse backgrounds to show up in their lives as the best version of themselves.
Photo of Douglas Gotel - Gotel & Thrive, PLLC, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C, RPT-S
Gotel & Thrive, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C, RPT-S
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (202) 980-2433
"
Using a what I call Thrive Alchemy (a mix of symbol work, art, mindfulness, EMDR and a touch of "real"), I help queer and heterosexual men of color, women of color, and youth of diverse backgrounds to show up in their lives as the best version of themselves.
Photo of Douglas Gotel - Gotel & Thrive, PLLC, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C, RPT-S
Gotel & Thrive, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C, RPT-S
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (202) 980-2433

Location

Primary Location

Capitol Hill Center for Individual and Group Thera

50 E Street SE

Ste. 300

Washington, DC 20003

(202) 980-2433
Photo of Douglas Gotel - Gotel & Thrive, PLLC, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C, RPT-S
Gotel & Thrive, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C, RPT-S
Call for a free consultation now - (202) 980-2433
Photo of Douglas Gotel - Gotel & Thrive, PLLC, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C, RPT-S
Gotel & Thrive, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C, RPT-S
Call for a free consultation now - (202) 980-2433