
Dr. Marcellis D Washington
Counselor, PhD, LHMC, LCPC, LPC (he, him)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1420 Northwest Vivion Road, Gladstone, MO 64118
Let's Connect (816) 375-2501

I believe that understanding your own story is one of the bravest, most courageous things you can do. Everyone has their own unique journey and story to tell but the way we deal with certain roadblocks is not always as straightforward. Taking that story and turning it into your strength is an even bigger feat. It is a testament to our growth and courage to actively work to understand our emotions and create positive change. I am eager to hear your story and learn about your strengths, and the troubles that keep you up at night. You can count on me to have real conversations that guide you through these hardships. I am humbled to be
I work with clients who may be struggling with depression or anxiety related to their relationships or family. During our initial sessions, we will delve deeply into the issues at hand, and collaborate to create a plan for addressing them in a way that helps you get your life back. Most of my clients see a gradual lifting of symptoms within the first month.
I often use Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy in my practice. In your first session, we'll explore what brought you to therapy and then decide the most appropriate ways to help you make progress. With REBT, we'll look at how your thoughts affect your emotions and experience. During treatment, I'll help you learn how to push back against those thoughts to
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $160
- Couple Sessions $140
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Apple Cash, Cash, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Ambetter
- Anthem
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- New Directions | Lucet
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Oxford
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Reliant
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH

Dr. Marcellis D Washington
Counselor, PhD, LHMC, LCPC, LPC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (816) 375-2501
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Kansas / 03677 Marcellis D WashingtonLicense state differs from primary location state.
- In Practice for 7 years
- Attended Kansas State University, PhD, Graduated 2023
- Licensed by State of Kansas / 03677License state differs from primary location state.
- License: State of Missouri 2021035831 / 2021
- License: State of Florida MH24751 / 2024
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- ADHD
- Adoption
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Body Positivity
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Family Conflict
- First Responders
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Infidelity
- Internet Addiction
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Men's Issues
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sports Performance
- Stress
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Ethnicity
Black and African American
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Ethnicity
Black and African American
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Trauma Focused
Location
Additional Location
Tampa Riverwalk
Tampa, FL 33602
(816) 375-2501Nearby Areas
Counties
Neighborhoods

Dr. Marcellis D Washington
Counselor, PhD, LHMC, LCPC, LPC
Call for a free consultation now - (816) 375-2501