Dr. L. Blair
Psychological Associate, PhD (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20036
Let's Connect (855) 448-9179

You deserve a space where you feel understood, supported, and empowered to grow. You may be tired of feeling unseen, unheard, or misunderstood. Perhaps you are feeling overwhelmed and disconnected from yourself. These are experiences from childhood that may be repeating themselves in your daily life. Together, we will explore your attachment needs that developed from your earliest relationships and examine the behaviors and patterns that are keeping you and your current relationships stuck. I support individuals and couples to improve their ability to connect with themselves and others and to navigate conflict more effectively.
Therapy with me is collaborative and grounded in compassion. Whether you are most concerned with a past trauma, current anxieties, or simply want help to bolster your resilience, I will help you to process difficult experiences at your pace, and build tools that help you feel more grounded, connected, and confident in your life and relationships.
Starting therapy can feel like a big step, especially if you’ve been holding things on your own for a long time. If you’re looking for a therapist who will listen deeply, respect your lived experiences, and walk alongside you in meaningful change, I’d be glad to connect. We can talk about what’s bringing you in and see if this feels like a good fit.
Call or Email Dr. L. Blair Simmons now for a free 15 minute consultation - (855) 448-9179
Let's Connect (855) 448-9179

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $227
- Couple Sessions $277
Insurance
- Out of Network
Dr. L. Blair Simmons
Psychological Associate, PhD
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (855) 448-9179
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of District of Columbia / PSYA200001527 Lesley Blair Simmons
- In Practice for 6 years
- Attended Virginia Commonwealth University, Doctor of Philosophy
- License: Maryland State Board of Examiners of Psychologists A0965 / 2025
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Dr. L. Blair Simmons
Psychological Associate, PhD
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (855) 448-9179
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Relationship Issues
- Trauma and PTSD
Expertise
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Family Conflict
- Infertility
- Infidelity
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Racial Identity
- Self Esteem
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Women's Issues
Dr. L. Blair Simmons
Psychological Associate, PhD
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (855) 448-9179
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Religion
Christian
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Religion
Christian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing (CPT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Family / Marital
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Interpersonal
- Multicultural
- Psychodynamic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Dr. L. Blair Simmons
Psychological Associate, PhD
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (855) 448-9179