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Nainan Thomas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, PhD, LICSW
(301) 834-0162
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Nainan Thomas

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, PhD, LICSW

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Washington, DC 20017
(301) 834-0162
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Many people who come for help are carrying the weight of traumatic experiences, complicated family or custody situations, or the overlapping challenges of mental health and substance use. You might be a parent worried about a child’s behavior after abuse, a young person struggling to feel safe and understood, a partner or co-parent trying to find a healthier way forward during a court-involved divorce, or someone juggling recovery while managing relationships, work, and daily life. Your goals may be to restore safety, regain trust, set clear boundaries, reduce anxiety or depressive symptoms, or simply find a steady path forward.
Therapy often blends skill-building (emotion regulation, safety planning, communication), trauma-focused interventions, and concrete problem-solving so that progress shows up in everyday life. Sessions aim to create a calm, predictable space where questions are welcomed, plans are concrete, and families learn tools they can use between appointments.
I view therapy as a collaborative partnership: I’ll listen closely, offer practical guidance and clear steps, and help you shape and reach therapy goals that matter to you. If you’re looking for an experienced, respectful clinician who prioritizes safety, clarity, and real-world outcomes, you can reachout to me. I provide theraphy virtually to DC residents.
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My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Washington, DC 20017

(301) 834-0162

Washington, DC 20005

My website
Book on Headway website. Available on line via video / phone., most weekdays, evenings and saturdays.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Anxiety and Depression 
$125 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (301) 834-0162
Photo of Nainan Thomas, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, PhD, LICSW

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Washington, DC 20017

(301) 834-0162

Washington, DC 20005

My website
Book on Headway website. Available on line via video / phone., most weekdays, evenings and saturdays.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Anxiety and Depression 
$125 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $125
  • Couple Sessions $200

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • CareFirst
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Independence Blue Cross PA
  • Kaiser Permenente
  • Quest Behavioral Health
  • Out of Network
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In-Network Plans: Aetna , BlueCross and BlueShield ,CareFirst , Kaiser Permente,Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna and Evernorth , Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Independence Blue Cross PA and Quest Behavioral Health Out-of-Network : I accept clients claiming on their OON benefits or self pay,
Photo of Nainan Thomas, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, PhD, LICSW
Nainan Thomas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, PhD, LICSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (301) 834-0162
"
In-Network Plans: Aetna , BlueCross and BlueShield ,CareFirst , Kaiser Permente,Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna and Evernorth , Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Independence Blue Cross PA and Quest Behavioral Health Out-of-Network : I accept clients claiming on their OON benefits or self pay,
Photo of Nainan Thomas, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, PhD, LICSW
Nainan Thomas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, PhD, LICSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (301) 834-0162

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of District of Columbia / LC301896 Nainan Thomas

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 45 years
  • Attended University of Maryland, Ph.D, Graduated 1990

    • Additional Credentials

  • License: District of Columbia Department of Health MSW, LC301896 / 2025
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I have over 10 years of experience providing, individual, couple, group and family theraphy. I work with teens, college students and families in crisis. I am licensed in the District of Columbia. I specializain trauma informed theraphy. Call me at 240-426-4355 for a 15 minute free consultation.
Photo of Nainan Thomas, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, PhD, LICSW
Nainan Thomas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, PhD, LICSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (301) 834-0162
"
I have over 10 years of experience providing, individual, couple, group and family theraphy. I work with teens, college students and families in crisis. I am licensed in the District of Columbia. I specializain trauma informed theraphy. Call me at 240-426-4355 for a 15 minute free consultation.
Photo of Nainan Thomas, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, PhD, LICSW
Nainan Thomas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, PhD, LICSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (301) 834-0162

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Anxiety
  • Depression

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • Alcohol Use
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Career Counseling
  • Caregivers
  • Child
  • Developmental Disorders
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Intellectual Disability
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Personality Disorders
  • School Issues
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Suicidal Ideation
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I work with clients struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship, personal or academic problems, career, and/or family issues. During our initial sessions, we will delve deeply into the issues you face and jointly develop an intervention plan that helps you get back on track. Most of my clients see easing of symptoms during the first month and sustained improvement going forward.
Photo of Nainan Thomas, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, PhD, LICSW
Nainan Thomas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, PhD, LICSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (301) 834-0162
"
I work with clients struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship, personal or academic problems, career, and/or family issues. During our initial sessions, we will delve deeply into the issues you face and jointly develop an intervention plan that helps you get back on track. Most of my clients see easing of symptoms during the first month and sustained improvement going forward.
Photo of Nainan Thomas, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, PhD, LICSW
Nainan Thomas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, PhD, LICSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (301) 834-0162

Client Focus

Age

Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Family

Communities

Single Parent

Ethnicity

Asian , 
Other Racial or Ethnic Background

Age

Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Family

Communities

Single Parent

Ethnicity

Asian , 
Other Racial or Ethnic Background

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Christian Counseling
  • Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Cognitive Processing (CPT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Multicultural
  • Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)
  • Positive Psychology
  • Strength-Based
  • Structural Family Therapy
  • Trauma Focused
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I often use Cognitive Behavior Theraphy and Mindfullness Techniques in my pratice. In your first session, we'll explore what brought you to therapy and decide the most appropriate ways to help you make progress. 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 change your feelings for the better.
Photo of Nainan Thomas, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, PhD, LICSW
Nainan Thomas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, PhD, LICSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (301) 834-0162
"
I often use Cognitive Behavior Theraphy and Mindfullness Techniques in my pratice. In your first session, we'll explore what brought you to therapy and decide the most appropriate ways to help you make progress. 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 change your feelings for the better.
Photo of Nainan Thomas, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, PhD, LICSW
Nainan Thomas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, PhD, LICSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (301) 834-0162

Location

Primary Location

Washington, DC 20017

(301) 834-0162

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Additional Location

Washington, DC 20005

(301) 834-0162

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Book on Headway website. Available on line via video / phone., most weekdays, evenings and saturdays.
Photo of Nainan Thomas, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, PhD, LICSW
Nainan Thomas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, PhD, LICSW
Call for a free consultation now - (301) 834-0162
"
Book on Headway website. Available on line via video / phone., most weekdays, evenings and saturdays.
Photo of Nainan Thomas, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, PhD, LICSW
Nainan Thomas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, PhD, LICSW
Call for a free consultation now - (301) 834-0162