Mia Paustian
Psychologist, PhD
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3108 Mount Pleasant Street Northwest, Suite 4, Washington, DC 20010
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Do you feel like your anxiety is out of control? Do you struggle with unwanted thoughts or compulsive behaviors? You have tried to change but your anxiety keeps getting stronger and you find yourself giving in more and more to your anxiety. You feel compelled to act on your habits and rituals even though you know they are not good for you. It's affecting other areas of your life. You don't want anyone to find out so you do not know who to turn to for help.
Imagine what it would feel like to break free from anxiety and feel in control again. You would be able to tolerate stress without resorting to your habits and rituals. You would not feel like you need to hide anymore and would feel better about yourself. You could start to reach for those goals you have been putting off in your life.
I help people learn ways to manage their anxiety and stop engaging in rituals and repetitive behaviors. I offer in-person and online sessions, as well as a secure client portal to fit your busy life. Call to schedule your free consultation now.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $240
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Out of Network
Mia Paustian
Psychologist, PhD
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of District of Columbia / PSY1000907 Mia Paustian
- In Practice for 19 years
- Attended Fairleigh Dickinson University, Graduated 2007
- Certificate from University of Pennsylvania BA / 2001
- Certificate from Fairleigh Dickinson University PhD / 2007
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Mia Paustian
Psychologist, PhD
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Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Hair Pulling and Skin Picking Disorders/BFRBs
Expertise
- Body Image
- Depression
- Hoarding
- Phobias, Social Anxiety, Panic, Illness Anxiety
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Stress
Mia Paustian
Psychologist, PhD
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Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Spanish
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Spanish
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Comprehensive Model for Behavioral Treatment-BFRBs
- Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Mia Paustian
Psychologist, PhD
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Location
Primary Location
DC Anxiety and OCD Center LLC
3108 Mount Pleasant Street Northwest
Suite 4
Washington, DC 20010
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Cities
Counties
Neighborhoods
Mia Paustian
Psychologist, PhD