Queer Affirmative Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT (they, them)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20036
Let's Connect (202) 930-9107
You want to live more fully as yourself while carrying the weight of past pain, identity, and relationships. You may be exploring queerness, intimacy, or belonging while also moving through stress, grief, or shame. At times you long for closeness yet fear rejection, or worry that your needs are too much. You’re ready to feel grounded, trust yourself, and experience relationships that truly nourish you. Your hope goes beyond relief, you want joy, freedom, and deeper connection.
I help you untangle trauma, shame, and old patterns so you can live more fully as yourself. Using trauma-informed, relational, and body-based approaches, I create a safe space for all parts of you. Together we’ll build trust, set boundaries, and foster joy, freedom, and deeper connection in your life.
I see how hard it can be to carry the weight of past pain while trying to live authentically. You might feel unseen, misunderstood, or like your needs are too much. You don’t have to navigate this alone. I offer a space where you can be fully heard, supported, and guided as you explore healing, connection, and the life you want.
Call or Email Queer Affirmative Therapy now for a free 15 minute consultation - (202) 930-9107
Let's Connect (202) 930-9107
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $175
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Apple Cash, Cash, Health Savings Account, Paypal, Visa, Wire, ZelleInsurance
- Aetna
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- CareFirst
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
Queer Affirmative Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of District of Columbia / LMFT000260 Phalande Maia
- In Practice for 6 years
Marriage & Family Therapist: Phalande Maia
Education and Years In Practice
Queer Affirmative Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (202) 930-9107
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- LGBTQ+
- Trauma and PTSD
- Body Image
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Autism
- Bisexual
- Chronic Illness
- Depression
- Grief
- Lesbian
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Men's Issues
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Peer Relationships
- Racial Identity
- Self Esteem
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Sexual Abuse
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Transgender
- Women's Issues
Queer Affirmative Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (202) 930-9107
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
I also speak
Haitian Creole
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
I also speak
Haitian Creole
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- EMDR
- Experiential Therapy
- Expressive Arts
- Hypnotherapy
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Multicultural
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Queer Affirmative Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (202) 930-9107
Location
Nearby Areas
Queer Affirmative Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (202) 930-9107