Therapists in Washington, DC
I approach therapy from a relational psychodynamic approach and also incorporate mindfulness, and relaxation/visualization techniques.
I strive to bring a sense of acceptance, compassion, insight,sometimes humor as well as challenge to the therapeutic relationship. I see the aim of therapy to explore and address those issues that block you from reaching your goals and experiencing a more satisfying and productive life. Whether you are facing challenges in your career, relationships, or in your emotional well-being, we can address specific situations that you are facing today, as well as long-standing patterns or history of painful experiences. I offer a free phone consultation to help you find the right therapist.
I approach therapy from a relational psychodynamic approach and also incorporate mindfulness, and relaxation/visualization techniques.
I strive to bring a sense of acceptance, compassion, insight,sometimes humor as well as challenge to the therapeutic relationship. I see the aim of therapy to explore and address those issues that block you from reaching your goals and experiencing a more satisfying and productive life. Whether you are facing challenges in your career, relationships, or in your emotional well-being, we can address specific situations that you are facing today, as well as long-standing patterns or history of painful experiences. I offer a free phone consultation to help you find the right therapist.
These techniques include psychodynamic psychotherapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and interpersonal and relational approaches.
Are you experiencing challenging times? Do you feel stuck, sad, overwhelmed, or anxious? Do you feel like you need a space to process your thoughts and feelings? Working together, I can help you develop effective coping skills, improve your ability to communicate feelings and needs, and increase insight into your behavior. This will help strengthen your self-love and self-care. Through utilizing an approach centered around encouragement and support, I will help you explore the connection between your past and current experiences, environment, and/or behaviors that might be hindering you from reaching your fullest potential.
These techniques include psychodynamic psychotherapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and interpersonal and relational approaches.
Are you experiencing challenging times? Do you feel stuck, sad, overwhelmed, or anxious? Do you feel like you need a space to process your thoughts and feelings? Working together, I can help you develop effective coping skills, improve your ability to communicate feelings and needs, and increase insight into your behavior. This will help strengthen your self-love and self-care. Through utilizing an approach centered around encouragement and support, I will help you explore the connection between your past and current experiences, environment, and/or behaviors that might be hindering you from reaching your fullest potential.
To aid with this process, I use somatically-informed interventions (eg relational, sensorimotor, emotion-focused, mindfulness- & acceptance-based, dialectical- & cognitive-behavioral) geared toward your unique concerns and needs.
At times the road to your fullest life is found by moving through trauma, rage, loss, and betrayal. How we cope with those hardships is important. Therapy can help you become more aware of suffering, the sources that are causing it, and tools to help you overcome it. I invite us to imagine a life beyond fear, shame, and regret. One where you feel your innate wisdom, compassion, and capacity, to live life more fully despite all of its complexities.
To aid with this process, I use somatically-informed interventions (eg relational, sensorimotor, emotion-focused, mindfulness- & acceptance-based, dialectical- & cognitive-behavioral) geared toward your unique concerns and needs.
At times the road to your fullest life is found by moving through trauma, rage, loss, and betrayal. How we cope with those hardships is important. Therapy can help you become more aware of suffering, the sources that are causing it, and tools to help you overcome it. I invite us to imagine a life beyond fear, shame, and regret. One where you feel your innate wisdom, compassion, and capacity, to live life more fully despite all of its complexities.
I incorporate psychodynamic, relational, cognitive-behavioral, and humanistic orientations into an integrative approach tailored to meet your individual needs.
When clients first reach out to me, they often feel depressed, anxious, stressed, or overwhelmed but are unsure about what steps to take to feel better. Clients also reach out because they want to further their understanding of their emotional experience or need help navigating challenging situations or relationships. And then there are others who feel stuck and seek to change patterns in their lives.
I incorporate psychodynamic, relational, cognitive-behavioral, and humanistic orientations into an integrative approach tailored to meet your individual needs.
When clients first reach out to me, they often feel depressed, anxious, stressed, or overwhelmed but are unsure about what steps to take to feel better. Clients also reach out because they want to further their understanding of their emotional experience or need help navigating challenging situations or relationships. And then there are others who feel stuck and seek to change patterns in their lives.
Thérèse Aline Verley Strodel
Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20011
Waitlist for new clients
My style is holistic, strength-based, person-centered, relational and intuitive.
Hello! Congratulations on taking this important first step in your healing journey! If you're struggling with depression, stress, anxiety, trauma, grief or other life transitions, I’d be honored to work collaboratively with you. When we better understand our patterns of behavior, we can then make small changes, that have great impact. This is how we find peace and equanimity. I will assist you in understanding what is getting in the way of living your best life, creating a non-judgmental and supportive space to discover your strengths and what is most important to you. Your healing journey awaits!
My style is holistic, strength-based, person-centered, relational and intuitive.
Hello! Congratulations on taking this important first step in your healing journey! If you're struggling with depression, stress, anxiety, trauma, grief or other life transitions, I’d be honored to work collaboratively with you. When we better understand our patterns of behavior, we can then make small changes, that have great impact. This is how we find peace and equanimity. I will assist you in understanding what is getting in the way of living your best life, creating a non-judgmental and supportive space to discover your strengths and what is most important to you. Your healing journey awaits!
Dr. Jill Backfield-Weiss
Psychologist, MS, MPhil, PhD
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20003 (Online Only)
While highly experienced in conducting therapy based on an extensive repertoire of relational, dynamic, and behavioral treatment techniques and approaches, I focus on establishing a therapeutic protocol, and our clinical and emotional bond, based on your presenting needs rather than imposing a theoretical orientation to our treatment work together.
Welcome to my practice! I am a licensed psychologist specializing in clinical psychology, neuropsychology, and physical medicine and rehabilitation and offer telehealth services in 40 + states in the US. I bring considerable clinical experience, intelligent understanding, and thoughtful creativity to my clinical work with culturally diverse adults, couples, and families struggling with unproductive relationship, communication, and behavior patterns; unstable mood and emotional states; the pain of combined medical and psychological distress; and in helping individuals negotiate all forms of creative and emotional expression.
While highly experienced in conducting therapy based on an extensive repertoire of relational, dynamic, and behavioral treatment techniques and approaches, I focus on establishing a therapeutic protocol, and our clinical and emotional bond, based on your presenting needs rather than imposing a theoretical orientation to our treatment work together.
Welcome to my practice! I am a licensed psychologist specializing in clinical psychology, neuropsychology, and physical medicine and rehabilitation and offer telehealth services in 40 + states in the US. I bring considerable clinical experience, intelligent understanding, and thoughtful creativity to my clinical work with culturally diverse adults, couples, and families struggling with unproductive relationship, communication, and behavior patterns; unstable mood and emotional states; the pain of combined medical and psychological distress; and in helping individuals negotiate all forms of creative and emotional expression.
Dr. Kenya A. Ford
Psychological Associate, PsyD
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20009
Waitlist for new clients
I am passionate about working with all minorities in society, including LGBTQ+ folx. I have experience working through taboo topics, trauma, racial identity and women's issues, and am vocal about my stance on social justice when necessary. I use an integrative approach to therapy to tailor sessions to the specific needs of each of my clients. I am humanistic, person-centered in my approach and facilitate interpersonal relational work. I am always strength based and really enjoy working with Black folx & people of color, but I am willing to work with anyone who is ready to work through current life stressors in non judgmental space.
I am passionate about working with all minorities in society, including LGBTQ+ folx. I have experience working through taboo topics, trauma, racial identity and women's issues, and am vocal about my stance on social justice when necessary. I use an integrative approach to therapy to tailor sessions to the specific needs of each of my clients. I am humanistic, person-centered in my approach and facilitate interpersonal relational work. I am always strength based and really enjoy working with Black folx & people of color, but I am willing to work with anyone who is ready to work through current life stressors in non judgmental space.
Marital conflict, infidelity, fear, anxiety, depression, stress, relational disconnect and other emotional challenges don't have to rule your life.
Relationship expert and certified life coach with proven track record for guiding people to success in their personal and professional lives, motivating them to live and lead from their true power. I offer individual, couples and group counseling, using cutting edge methods that provide shortcuts for personal growth and create deeply rewarding relationships. I am committed to making a difference in ways that empower, inspire, and connect. During my extensive travels, I mentored teams of humanitarians to improve communication and interact effectively in diverse cultural environments.
Marital conflict, infidelity, fear, anxiety, depression, stress, relational disconnect and other emotional challenges don't have to rule your life.
Relationship expert and certified life coach with proven track record for guiding people to success in their personal and professional lives, motivating them to live and lead from their true power. I offer individual, couples and group counseling, using cutting edge methods that provide shortcuts for personal growth and create deeply rewarding relationships. I am committed to making a difference in ways that empower, inspire, and connect. During my extensive travels, I mentored teams of humanitarians to improve communication and interact effectively in diverse cultural environments.
Evergreen Child and Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LCMFT
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20088
What drives my work as a therapist is my belief in your ability to make positive changes in your life and my dedication to building strong relationships. I take a client-centered, strengths-based, empathetic, whole-person perspective. I enjoy working with clients who are motivated, engaged, and ready to gain self awareness. We'll work together to set goals, explore your past, and learn skills to implement in the future. I'm interested in strengthening your relational health and improving your overall well-being through a holistic approach fueled by my training in lifestyle medicine.
What drives my work as a therapist is my belief in your ability to make positive changes in your life and my dedication to building strong relationships. I take a client-centered, strengths-based, empathetic, whole-person perspective. I enjoy working with clients who are motivated, engaged, and ready to gain self awareness. We'll work together to set goals, explore your past, and learn skills to implement in the future. I'm interested in strengthening your relational health and improving your overall well-being through a holistic approach fueled by my training in lifestyle medicine.
My approach is highly relational in nature.
Dr. Gadsden is a relational psychoanalytically trained Black centered and insight-oriented trained coach, consultant, and psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience in providing services to individuals, couples, families, and organizations. He earned his Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Howard University and his master’s degree in Clinical psychology from Teachers College, Columbia University. His diverse career include over 20 years in academia, teaching and training both master’s level and doctoral level students, and conducting research and producing scholarship focused on Black masculinity and emotional intimacy.
My approach is highly relational in nature.
Dr. Gadsden is a relational psychoanalytically trained Black centered and insight-oriented trained coach, consultant, and psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience in providing services to individuals, couples, families, and organizations. He earned his Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Howard University and his master’s degree in Clinical psychology from Teachers College, Columbia University. His diverse career include over 20 years in academia, teaching and training both master’s level and doctoral level students, and conducting research and producing scholarship focused on Black masculinity and emotional intimacy.
Climbing Mountains Wellness, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20001
Family and relational life Coaching.
Please EMAIL. Now offering EMDR/Brainspotting/Parts work, IFS informed and biofield healing intensives. Experience rapid healing for personal and professional growth. Intensives allow you to work more intensely rather than using a week-to-week model. They are customized to meet your needs and can be anywhere from 3 to 6 hours. Intensives can be stand alone or adjunct to your weekly therapy. We also offer intensive retreats in Central and South America for healers. EMAIL only to inquire about our retreats.
Family and relational life Coaching.
Please EMAIL. Now offering EMDR/Brainspotting/Parts work, IFS informed and biofield healing intensives. Experience rapid healing for personal and professional growth. Intensives allow you to work more intensely rather than using a week-to-week model. They are customized to meet your needs and can be anywhere from 3 to 6 hours. Intensives can be stand alone or adjunct to your weekly therapy. We also offer intensive retreats in Central and South America for healers. EMAIL only to inquire about our retreats.
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Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20024 (Online Only)
Clients whom I’ve worked well with are often experiencing issues such as relational problems, work stress, life transitions, low self-esteem, emotional abuse/neglect, childhood trauma/injuries, anxiety, depression, and self-sabotaging behaviors.
Hello, and welcome to my page! I work with people who have a wide variety of conditions stemming from relational and environmental stress. I believe that we are naturally programmed to heal, but often we rely on past coping skills that are no longer functional, and this blocks the path to healing. I think every symptom once served a purpose and that change can occur by looking at how and why these symptoms developed, while at the same time trying new behaviors.
Clients whom I’ve worked well with are often experiencing issues such as relational problems, work stress, life transitions, low self-esteem, emotional abuse/neglect, childhood trauma/injuries, anxiety, depression, and self-sabotaging behaviors.
Hello, and welcome to my page! I work with people who have a wide variety of conditions stemming from relational and environmental stress. I believe that we are naturally programmed to heal, but often we rely on past coping skills that are no longer functional, and this blocks the path to healing. I think every symptom once served a purpose and that change can occur by looking at how and why these symptoms developed, while at the same time trying new behaviors.
RLT ( Relational Life Therapy) is an Evidence Based Method proven to effectively transform individuals and couples relationships! With my help, your relationships will grow into the thriving, healthy, genuine, authentic partnerships you always dreamed of.
With me, you will learn to cherish yourself and/or your partner as never before. Within my safe, compassionate setting your relationships can move from flailing to flourishing in minimal time. I offer a science based method in a caring, warm environment. I use RLT ( Relational Life Therapy), which is the most effective therapy for individuals and couples. Other therapists teach skills. I will teach you how to be in the mindset to use these skills Effectively. You will embrace yourself, your partner and other people in your life, more than you ever thought possible. I study with the NYT Bestselling author Terrence Real.
RLT ( Relational Life Therapy) is an Evidence Based Method proven to effectively transform individuals and couples relationships! With my help, your relationships will grow into the thriving, healthy, genuine, authentic partnerships you always dreamed of.
With me, you will learn to cherish yourself and/or your partner as never before. Within my safe, compassionate setting your relationships can move from flailing to flourishing in minimal time. I offer a science based method in a caring, warm environment. I use RLT ( Relational Life Therapy), which is the most effective therapy for individuals and couples. Other therapists teach skills. I will teach you how to be in the mindset to use these skills Effectively. You will embrace yourself, your partner and other people in your life, more than you ever thought possible. I study with the NYT Bestselling author Terrence Real.
I believe firmly in understanding a client’s cultural context and relational dynamics to provide care in a culturally sensitive and affirming manner.
I have worked extensively with clients to help them address a wide variety of concerns, including: Depression and anxiety • Work-related stress • Academic concerns (learning issues, attention problems) • Time management and organizational skills • Grief, loss, and bereavement • Spiritual and existential issues, including crises of faith and integrating beliefs and values • Life transitions (e.g., entering / leaving the workforce; marriage and divorce) • Identity issues and experiences of bias, discrimination, and oppression • Sexual and gender-related concerns
I believe firmly in understanding a client’s cultural context and relational dynamics to provide care in a culturally sensitive and affirming manner.
I have worked extensively with clients to help them address a wide variety of concerns, including: Depression and anxiety • Work-related stress • Academic concerns (learning issues, attention problems) • Time management and organizational skills • Grief, loss, and bereavement • Spiritual and existential issues, including crises of faith and integrating beliefs and values • Life transitions (e.g., entering / leaving the workforce; marriage and divorce) • Identity issues and experiences of bias, discrimination, and oppression • Sexual and gender-related concerns
Stefani Jackson, Christian Counselor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20001 (Online Only)
Are you seeking to B-YourBest and experience peace, joy, contentment, and healing in your soul and in your life? I am honored to help you on your journey to experience transformative change. As a Christian Psychotherapist, I am passionate about helping people heal and transform into their best selves, from the inside out. I will partner with you to achieve mental, emotional, relational, and spiritual wholeness and wellness. I specialize in Christian psychotherapy (merging Biblical Principles and Scripture with Evidence-Based Interventions) to provide support as you identify and address daily life stressors and challenges.
Are you seeking to B-YourBest and experience peace, joy, contentment, and healing in your soul and in your life? I am honored to help you on your journey to experience transformative change. As a Christian Psychotherapist, I am passionate about helping people heal and transform into their best selves, from the inside out. I will partner with you to achieve mental, emotional, relational, and spiritual wholeness and wellness. I specialize in Christian psychotherapy (merging Biblical Principles and Scripture with Evidence-Based Interventions) to provide support as you identify and address daily life stressors and challenges.
Prior to opening my private practice in Georgetown, I worked at the Kolmac Clinic on K Street in Washington, DC, an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for the treatment of drug and alcohol addiction. I work with clients to improve self-esteem, identify what it is that they really want in their lives and help them to improve the overall quality of their lives and thrive more fully.
Prior to opening my private practice in Georgetown, I worked at the Kolmac Clinic on K Street in Washington, DC, an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for the treatment of drug and alcohol addiction. I work with clients to improve self-esteem, identify what it is that they really want in their lives and help them to improve the overall quality of their lives and thrive more fully.
My practice is devoted to providing psychotherapy for older adolescents and adults from diverse walks of life. I treat clients who suffer from anxiety, depression, unresolved trauma, loss, grief, and other sources of seemingly unmanageable distress. I also help clients navigate specific life transitions -- for example, to a new school, job, relationship, or parenthood. Finally, I welcome clients who are experiencing relatively diffuse, general discontent and searching for greater fulfillment with respect to their health, relationships, education, job career, or creative endeavors.
My practice is devoted to providing psychotherapy for older adolescents and adults from diverse walks of life. I treat clients who suffer from anxiety, depression, unresolved trauma, loss, grief, and other sources of seemingly unmanageable distress. I also help clients navigate specific life transitions -- for example, to a new school, job, relationship, or parenthood. Finally, I welcome clients who are experiencing relatively diffuse, general discontent and searching for greater fulfillment with respect to their health, relationships, education, job career, or creative endeavors.
Crystal Scurr
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20003 (Online Only)
I am licensed in Hawai'i, Arizona, and Washington DC with over 30 years of professional work experience.
I am licensed in Hawai'i, Arizona, and Washington DC with over 30 years of professional work experience.
Infinite Zen Holistic Psychotherapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, ABS, LICSW, LCSW, CCATP, CST
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20003 (Online Only)
Are you experiencing feelings of depression, anxiety, loneliness, issues with intimacy, and sexual desire? I am a sex-positive, non-monogamous, BDSM/KINK, LGBTQIA+ affirming relationship therapist. Let's work together! Perhaps you lack self-compassion, you are self-conscious, or maybe you're unsure about the future of your relationship. An important aspect of therapy is examining our inner world, relationships, thoughts and feelings in a safe non-judgmental space. Using an integrative approach, I aim to create a positive therapeutic relationship that promotes healing with compassionate self-exploration. Contact me today!
Are you experiencing feelings of depression, anxiety, loneliness, issues with intimacy, and sexual desire? I am a sex-positive, non-monogamous, BDSM/KINK, LGBTQIA+ affirming relationship therapist. Let's work together! Perhaps you lack self-compassion, you are self-conscious, or maybe you're unsure about the future of your relationship. An important aspect of therapy is examining our inner world, relationships, thoughts and feelings in a safe non-judgmental space. Using an integrative approach, I aim to create a positive therapeutic relationship that promotes healing with compassionate self-exploration. Contact me today!
My special focus is disordered eating, including binge eating disorder, bulimia, anorexia, body dissatisfaction, chronic dieting, intuitive eating, and orthorexia at my practice, Every Body Psychotherapy. I also love helping people heal from spiritual/church trauma, and working with adult children of emotionally immature parents. My approach is rooted in respect for my clients' instinctive ways of surviving, while fostering a spirit of gentle, curious experimentation to find new, more sustainable ways to move forward. I can also support clients with other mental health issues, too!
My special focus is disordered eating, including binge eating disorder, bulimia, anorexia, body dissatisfaction, chronic dieting, intuitive eating, and orthorexia at my practice, Every Body Psychotherapy. I also love helping people heal from spiritual/church trauma, and working with adult children of emotionally immature parents. My approach is rooted in respect for my clients' instinctive ways of surviving, while fostering a spirit of gentle, curious experimentation to find new, more sustainable ways to move forward. I can also support clients with other mental health issues, too!
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Relational Therapists
How does relational therapy work?
Relational therapy was developed by psychologist Jean Miller, whose ideas stressed that having strong connections with others encourages better health and well-being when compared with a lonely existence. Conversely, poor interpersonal relationships do not foster growth and learning. Relational therapy also encourages trust in others and patience with others, along with better communication and less conflict.
Is relational therapy evidence-based?
Relational therapy is not well-studied, and it may not be as effective in treating certain mental health conditions when compared with evidence-based treatments like cognitive behavioral or acceptance and commitment therapy. However, relational therapy uses techniques found in cognitive behavioral therapy as well as psychodynamic therapy, which are both well-studied with empirical research.
How long are people typically in relational therapy?
Clients may see improvement after a few weeks or months of therapy. Like cognitive behavioral therapy, relational therapy can reduce symptoms within 10 to 20 weeks, at 45 to 50 minutes once a week. But like any type of therapy, improvement depends on the person and the severity of the problem.
Does relational therapy work?
While no therapy type will work for everyone, some evidence suggests that this therapy can be effective. Relational therapy can help a person manage problematic relationships as well as the mental health conditions that accompany difficult relationships like depression or anxiety. This therapy type may offer benefits that are hard to measure but can be just as valuable—including feelings of higher self-worth or healthier connections with others.