""Something we were withholding made us weak until we found out it was ourselves" (Robert Frost) We'll work well together if you want to thrive, enjoy passionate relationships, become your own best friend and fulfill your unique potential as we ignite the life force within you! You'll feel hope and momentum even after our first session. Working closely together we'll heal your past and current emotional wounds, break self- destructive habits/behaviors and liberate you from crippling anxiety, shame, loneliness and other destructive inhibitions. You'll experience the joy and freedom of genuine, spontaneous self expression once more! .."

"Anxiety? Depression? Stress? Life Changes? With over thirty years of experience in private practice, I have noticed how sometimes long-standing behaviors can actually create personal problems, cause relationship difficulties, and undermine the achievement of life goals. Working together, we can explore and identify these behaviors and change them. Individual Therapy helps to build confidence as you begin to understand and take steps to modify personal challenges. Couples Therapy identifies and builds upon personal and relationships strengths to repair interpersonal distress. Group Psychotherapy enhances and deepens personal awareness so you improve your connections with others."

"We all face stressors in life that can become overwhelming. Feeling stuck with our own negative thoughts or anxiety about new changes; repeatedly engaging in the same fights with our partner or spouse; worrying that we cannot support our children in the way we want - these are all universal experiences. Everyone faces obstacles, but not everyone has to remain feeling helpless, hopeless, or stagnant. It is at these times when it makes the most sense to reach out for support and when therapy can be most effective."

"I enjoy working with new moms, both as it relates to the transition to parenthood and postpartum stress/depression. The birth of a child can be both exhilarating and overwhelming. I am passionate about working with moms to understand these wide range of powerful emotions and how to best manage them. As parents, we often reach out for help when it comes to support for our children but neglect our own struggles. I believe that one of the best things we can do as parents, is to understand how our own dysfunctions play a part in our children's lives."

"Helping clients transition through difficult periods in their lives involving self-image, relationships, jobs which include developing new coping strategies describes my work. Currently, Baby Boomers and older adults are realizing the longevity of their life offers new challenges and opportunities., such as " struggling to raise a family; caring for a parent; divorce or career change; unexpected maladies. Such life altering changes require thought and courage. Being a Psychologist and Family Therapist for the past 25 years has taught me to listen well while helping clients understand roadblocks. Our collective work results in thriving in the present."

"If you are dealing with, or have a history of a life-transition such as work/retirement, illness, marital issues, I am here to give you the support and information needed to move forward with your life. For example, I can suggest ways to increase your ability to talk with friends, family, medical staff and colleagues and to manage what feels unmanageable at this time in your life. I will do this by listening carefully to your story without judgment, and offer practical tools to enhance the quality of your life."

"Michael F. Shea, LICSW, is a holistic psychotherapist operating a private practice in Washington, DC with over 25 years of experience. Utilizing a holistic approach to health and healing, he integrates the disciplines of Social Work, Mind-Body Medicine, and Spirituality to aid those who seek self-awareness. He works with individuals, couples, families, groups, and corporate executive teams. His specialties include:addictions, mood disorders, pain management, crisis intervention, spiritual crisis, and strategic planning. He is certified by and is on the faculty of the Center for Mind-Body Medicine in Washington, DC."

"Life can be challenging at times. You may feel down, depressed, stressed, or anxious. You may be struggling to find stability amidst transition and change. You may be grieving from a loss. You might feel stuck and stagnant. You may just need support. I provide a warm and safe environment from which you can feel understood, be heard authentically, and ultimately, experience personal growth."

"Life is short, and my counseling/coaching, re-education of thoughts, feelings and behavior are intended to be short-term. I'm practical, optimistic, present and future focused, as well as action-behavior oriented. I'll help you understand old problems in new ways so you'll be able to "change your mind" and behavior to achieve personal effectiveness and resilience. We'll also consider the importance of a dependable support system, requiring good communication skills, taking responsibility instead of blaming, and emotion management. If that's what you want, let's get started! Check me out - www.DonnaKimmelPhD.com."

"I have extensive experience treating our nation's uniformed service members and their loved ones, many of whom have faced circumstances like these: Combat and sexual trauma, Profound loss, geographic separation from family support, relationship distress, parenting challenges, depression and anxiety, issues with eating and body image, and difficulty excelling professionally due to ADHD. I have also had specialized training and experience treating gender-questioning and transgendered service members and their families."

"I've been helping individuals and couples find new ways since 1995 and have been featured in Newsweek, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Good Housekeeping and NPR. Day, evening and weekend appointments are available."

"Picking a therapist to work with can be overwhelming. Feeling comfortable and understood by your therapist is critical. During our first session we will explore what brought you to me. Together we identify your struggles, develop a treatment plan, discuss whether you feel comfortable with me, and that our plan makes sense to you. I am a Licensed Psychologist with over 20 years of experience. A certified IMAGO, Gottman, Equine Assisted and Diplomat in Sex Therapy, we will talk openly and candidly about your life. Together, we will explore your concerns, past and present and mindfully identify changes for you to consider."

"My clinical training and professional background is in community counseling, with a focus on addictions, mental health disorders, and grief and trauma. I work with children (age 5 and up), adolescents, and adults. My therapeutic presence is naturally open, accepting, and warm. I am very goal-oriented with my clients, as I believe in making the therapeutic process as productive, solution-focused, and meaningful as possible. I do work with clients to gain insight into how experiences from the past inform their present, but I do this in a way that focuses on working toward solving problems in the here-and-now."

"Are you stuck? Sad? Anxious? I focus on helping Clients to empower themselves by having them understand their own life story. Clients determine what they want to carry forward from the past and what they want to leave behind. I help Clients manage their emotions through non-medicinal approaches. I believe the Client is the expert on their own life as they live inside themselves 24/7. I bring expertise from my 20 plus years of helping people feel better. Two heads are better than one. My job is to help you to help yourself."

"I believe that everybody deserves to feel good. I also believe that we all are capable of feeling good but sometimes we just forget how. I show you ways to bring back what belongs to you: mental well-being, clarity, emotional stability, physical health, and a high-quality life. So that You can be You again. I specialize in anxiety and mood disorders, trauma, life-transitions, adjustment to chronic illness, chronic pain and chronic fatigue syndrome. I also help with relationship issues, so you can find more harmony with your loved ones."

"Are you struggling with out-of-control sexual behavior? Do you spend hours watching pornography on your computer? Have you had several unsuccessful attempts to stop your behavior? Are you feeling like your life is spiraling out of control? If so, you may be struggling with sexual or porn addiction. Or perhaps you suspect your partner may be struggling with these issues or he has just exposed to you the truth about his behaviors?"

"I offer a warm and focused setting for discussing the emotional or behavioral patterns that are keeping you from living a happier life. We will work together to help you feel happier, stronger, and more confident, by understanding the roots of your difficulties and building new coping skills. I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to your needs. With compassion and understanding, I will work with you to help build on your strengths and develop new emotional and behavioral skills."

"In my practice I treat adolescents, college students, and adults dealing with a wide range of issues including, but not limited to, eating disorders, anxiety and depression, as well as relationship and identity issues. Therapy can also be helpful as one navigates times of transition, change, or if one is 'stuck' or unable to achieve desired goals. Together, we will determine what is getting in the way of progress and then help you work through those things to become the best possible version of yourself."

"Is your life a source of difficulty, are you wondering if you can manage alone? Are you struggling to make sense of your relationships in the face of ever changing responsibilities? These are some of the reasons people come to me to seek help and support. I offer therapy that addresses thoughts and feelings, coping strategies, mindfulness, and past patterns. I adjust my approach to each person individually to provide the best support possible. My goal is to create the opportunity for healing and growth for you. I work with men and women, individually and in couples therapy."

"I have spent 42 years treating adults and couples suffering from depression, disabling anxiety, repeated relational problems, trauma, and grief.I also speciaize in child developmental and play therapies with a range of challenges for which I design treatment plans individually. I determine the course of child treatment according to my assessment of their level of development. I involve parents to varying extents in the therapy. Over the years, I have become most specialized working with separation/divorce, attachment, anxiety, depression, behavioral, and neuro-developmental, and adoption difficulties for children and their families."