Therapists in Washington, DC

I am a licensed Psychologist in Washington DC and in Maryland. I specialize in the treatment of trauma, specifically child sexual abuse. I have extensive experience in the utilization of evidenced based treatment in the area of trauma with children as young as 3 years old. I also provide psychological and psycho-educational evaluations. I have worked with children impacted by the foster care system, multiple traumas, grief and loss, gay, lesbian, and transgendered youth . I strongly believe in creating a warm and accepting amotsphere and that this is a neccessary condition for successful treatment.

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based form of psychotherapy with a high success rate in treating anxiety, depression, OCD, phobias, and many other problems. Together, I will help you identify what thoughts and behaviors have been unhelpful, preventing you from living the life you desire. You will learn strategies and techniques in session to apply in your daily life for effective change. We will work as a collaborative partnership, progressing at a pace most comfortable for you.

In a non-judgemental, respectful atmosphere I accompany people along their journey to living richer, more meaningful life. I encourage people to broaden their awareness into their thoughts, feelings, reactions and behaviors to identify strengths and whats working and challenges and how they are getting in the way. Recognizing the the mind-body-spirit connection, understanding healthy and antiquated defenses and increasing capacity for feeling a greater range of emotions at a deeper level is an important focus of the psychotherapy process. Identifying feelings, understanding reactions and learning better, more effective means of communicating with others is integral as well.

Our goal at Hyacinth Wellness is to help clients identify obstacles and understand their needs and strengths to achieve personal growth and success within relationships and life goals. We assess current life circumstances, family and medical history, and the larger social context to promote self-awareness and a collaborative plan of growth and change.

Achieving Joy's counseling boutique is created to improve the emotional, mental, and spiritual wellness of the LGBTQ community. Our counselor's are diverse, licensed and are active participants within the community. We provide a safe space for individuals and couples to explore monogamous and non-monogamous relationships, complete pre-marital counseling, and create action steps to reach your life goals. We also provide group counseling, workshops, and annual conferences. Our purpose is to help you create a plan of action to achieve your joy.

I sincerely believe one of the most courageous things you can do is to begin the work to understand your own story. Beginning the journey of therapy can be a daunting process but incredibly fulfilling and life changing; it can allow you to discover parts of yourself that you may not have known existed. I applaud you for making this courageous decision! In a safe and accepting space, I empower people to help themselves by using the expertise of their own life, guided by my formal training and clinical insights.

Modern relationships are HARD. It’s a struggle to find the right person OR to wonder if your current partner is possibly the wrong person. It’s tough when you feel burned by or totally confused about your path. Maybe you’ve even made choices or overlooked things you now regret. Or, maybe it’s a relationship with a boss or coworkers who undervalue you or play favorites with others. Your work ethic and good ideas have long taken a backseat to putting out fires or just avoiding things way more than you should. You’re past thinking that life’s fair. But, you never thought that things could go THIS wrong or get under your skin THIS much.

Reignite Psych is a mental health consulting office located in NE Washington D.C. We are a group of professionals seeking to service those in the Washington D.C. area with a variety of services including: (1) medication and prescription management services, (2) psychological assessment services, and (3) therapy. Our goal for our clients is to make manageable changes toward the goals of each individual while feeling better during the process.

You can become someone who you can learn to love and trust, and I would like to help you with that. My name is Ella Henley and I am a trauma therapist with over 20 years of experience working with survivors. I offer individual talk therapy services to address CPTSD, anxiety, dissociation, emotional regulation, identity, and attachment and developmental trauma. I enjoy working with LGBTQIA+ and neurodiverse individuals. I am a member of AASECT, am certified as a Sex Therapy Informed Professional (CSTIP) and am working towards credentialing in sex and couples therapy. I am Anti-Racist, and am Queer, Trans, Kink, and Poly affirming.

Are you standing at a crossroads tempted to turn around because you're not sure how to take your next step? Do the "what if" scenarios that cycle through your mind make it difficult for you to make decisions and fall asleep at night? Do you feel stuck daydreaming of the life you want certain that it will only ever be a place you imagine? Does all of this make it hard to get out of bed some days, full of dread when you finally do, and likely to isolate from those you love?

In prioritising my clients' diversity and identities, I use culturally-sensitive CBT, DBT, ACT, Person Centered Therapy, Trauma-Informed Care (TIC), motivational therapy, attachment theory to support adults living with depression, anxiety, ADHD, Autism, bipolar disorder, and PTSD related to identity, career, relationships, immigrant experiences, grief and loss, divorce or marriage work . We'll will work toward behavior change, mood regulation, communication, self-acceptance, distress tolerance, assertiveness, resolving trauma, enhancing daily functioning, addressing relationship challenges, boundary setting and self-awareness.

I understand the unique healing path necessary to overcome racial, gender, and sexuality-based oppression because of my own personal and professional experiences navigating these challenge. I know how rewarding it is to invest in your personal growth through therapy that offers a space to be nurtured and challenged. I look forward to getting to know you and finding the right balance to explore what’s possible in your life right now. I love working with individuals, couples and families to help them heal past traumas, become more authentic, and maintain better relationships with the self and others.

I treat patients and clinicians alike who are interested in enhancing their lives and building upon what they already use to guide them. I also I use different modalities to help address those concerns. My method of practice is to first plan, assess and then treat. We begin our sessions developing a "therapeutic relationship" by getting to know you. Methodically providing psycho-education, emotional support and mixed modalities to address each of your concerns and throughout treatment we reelevate your progress based on your personal needs.

Managing or eliminating sadness, relationship challenges, immigrant experiences, trauma, LGBTQIA+ identity, intrusive thoughts, work stress, family stressors, isolation, difficulty concentrating and little interest or pleasure in activities are reasons why clients come to me. We'll use solution-focused, dialectical behavior therapy, trauma informed care and cognitive behavioral to improve communication, regulate mood, implement new behaviors and decrease symptoms. We'll discuss the impact experiences have on you, identify emotions related to these experiences, identify mood regulation techniques and implement behavioral change.

When was the last time you felt truly heard? Life can feel as though you're stuck in a maze without a map or sense of purpose. You may feel broken, alone, or depressed, but you're not. I've successfully helped clients work through life's challenges, learn effective coping skills, and view the present and future in a realistic, positive way. I've also helped clients with chronic illness maximize their quality of life and reach their goals, such as returning to work or school, or being a better parent or spouse. We'll set up a plan that meets your current needs, then empower you to reach your goals- together.

Individuals living with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma, ADHD, substance use work with me to explore how relationships, systems, experiences and their various identities might affect mental health. You'll candidly process your experiences, identify triggers and learn more adaptive cognitive, behavioral and emotional strategies to alleviate, eliminate, manage or build resilience and improve functioning. I work with immigrants, Latinx, LGBTQIA+, AAPI and BIPOC individuals and am attuned to the ways in which historical injustices and political structures affect the mental health of individuals.

I work with create space for BIPOC, AAPI, Latinx, LGBTQ+ (diverse) clients toprocess their experiences and identify ways to advocate for themselves and manage the impact of their experiences. We'll identify cognitive, emotional and behavioral patterns and your strengths as we work to alleviate or eliminate sex or intimacy related challenges, identity related distress, anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, pressure or overwhelm, discrimination or privilege, shame, transitions, self-esteem and more. We'll work to manage or reduce the adverse impact relationships and experiences on current cognitive, emotional and behavioural functioning.

Adults clients work with me to gain insight and skills to manage or eliminate anxiety, substance use, overwhelm, mood changes, inadequacy, shame, worry, sadness, concentration, transitions/adjustment, immigrant/expat identity and experiences, relationships, trauma, grief and more. We'll collaborate to complete a comprehensive diagnostic evaluation and treatment plan/goals. We will explore how and why you adopted certain cognitive, behavioral and emotional patterns and identify new skills to manage or eliminate symptoms. I can incorporate your values, faith and traditions.

I work with individuals living with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma related concerns, anger, relationship conflict, and stage-of-life issues. I strive to create a safe and comfortable environment where we can work together to identify the problem issues and reasonable solutions. I am here to support you.