"Partnering with you to improve the quality of your life: that is my goal as your therapist. I'm here to encourage, support, empower, and listen. During our first session we will determine your goals for therapy and what changes you want to make to improve your life. To best help you, I use an integrative technique, designed to meet you where are ready to start, and sessions are tailored to your needs and goals. One of the most important therapeutic factors, according to research and my own experience, is finding the right fit with your therapist."

"I work with those in recovery and those still struggling with substance abuse and other addictive behaviors. Once in recovery, we work together to attain the personal growth and fulfilling life you are striving for and deserve to experience. Recovery from alcohol or drug dependence or other addictive behavior is a process that affects the entire family as well as the individual. Family and couples counseling can bring you and your family the harmony and ease in recovery that may have once seemed unattainable. Discover the healthier lifestyle choices that can bring you a joyous life in recovery."

"WHAT WE DO - We help people who struggle with mental illness get their lives back in order. We help adults who suffer with major depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or other psychotic disorders who can benefit from coaching and acquiring new or improving existing living skills such as managing symptoms or medications or connecting to community supports. We also provide counseling and life-skills training to children and adolescents who, due to a mental, behavioral, or emotional illness, have difficulty establishing or maintaining normal interpersonal relationships, exhibit inappropriate behavior or behaviors that pose safety concerns to self or others."

"You may be feeling unsatisfied, stressed out, and tired of how your life has been going. Maybe you have a sense of some deeper purpose for your life, a spiritual drive, that is going unfulfilled. I serve people who dedicate their lives to serving others or the planet. When you are joyful and healthy, you can serve the world more fully and effectively. I help you cultivate emotional coping skills so you can establish a strong foundation from which to launch into your best self and your best future."

"Are you feeling depressed or anxious? Are you angry without any reason? Are you having relationship issues? Are you having spiritual struggle? If you cannot keep up with daily routines or if you often think that everyone else is happier than you are, you will need a help from someone. I am ready to work with you to find answers to these questions with all my heart and with all my soul and with all my mind. My work place is Washington Mindcare Institute (WMI) where you can get the best help and support. Call now!!"

"I have been in the counseling field for over 25 years, and I love my job! There's nothing more rewarding than helping people find their true potential to lead a life that is worth celebrating. Life often brings us difficult experiences and challenges. Through a nonjudgmental and solution-focused therapy process, I will help you to better understand and resolve these issues and find hope! Together, we will use the most innovative counseling techniques to tackle long-standing behavior and negative thinking patterns. I will help you gain new insights and find more effective ways of coping."

"Are you looking for a therapist for your self, a loved one or your child? As an art therapist, I use a holistic approach in my practice. I love working with individuals who need the space to find or rediscover their voice in the midst of anxiety, depression, challenging relationships, trouble at work, trauma or loss. I focus on creating a safe and nurturing environment to help build on strengths and recognize one's resilience. We all need help at times accessing our voice, working through the ways we are stuck, and finding happiness through the choices we make."

"We all may experience everyday challenges in personal relationships, employment, and life transitions, resulting in stress, depression, anxiety, substance use, and other symptoms preventing us from living a more fulfilling and meaningful life, Part of it is that we are not aligned and instead we are stuck repeating patterns and holding to negative perceptions about ourselves and the world, I work under the premise that each individual has the capacity to reinvent themself by ADAPTING, TRANSFORMING, and FINDING BALANCE in life."

"You may be looking for help with a life problem, feel conflicted in your relationship, or overwhelmed by a major life change. Perhaps you are depressed, anxious, or simply want to learn more about yourself, and why you made certain choices in life. People enter psychotherapy for many reasons, and through this work come to discover strengths, insights, and methods to change behavior and solve problems. You discover a lot about yourself—which can lead you to move from surviving to thriving in life. I would like to help you in this process. "

"Marriage is hard work no matter who you marry! And having a satisfying relationship takes effort. Sometimes it's not enough to navigate it on your own. I specialize in helping couples work through marital dissatisfaction, communication issues, infidelity, and addictions. I also enjoy working with pre-marital couples. I am a trained Prepare/Enrich facilitator. I have a systemic approach to therapy with an emphasis on cognitive/behavioral techniques."

"I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) offering holistic and integrative psychotherapy for individuals, couples, and families. My specialties include Eating Disorders, Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders, PTSD & Trauma; and the often co-occurring issues of Self-Harm, Depression, Anxiety, Substance Abuse, low self-esteem, and interpersonal difficulties. As a person-centered psychotherapist, I will tailor the therapeutic process to reflect your needs, strengths, and readiness for change. Please visit my website: www.madeleinebertin.com for more information."

"Washingtonian Magazine Top Therapist, 20 yrs + experience. I'm passionate about helping people overcome conflict, anxiety, depression, loss, addictions, anger, trauma, ADHD, OCD, phobias and hurts. My goal and motivation in therapy is helping individuals and couples find solutions that get them through the tough times of life. Personalities and brains are flexible and adaptive. Everyone can change and move from helplessness to optimism. I'm ready to use my expertise, experience, and compassion to get you through this difficult season in your life. There is hope!"

"As a therapist, I view counseling as a collaborative journey in healing and growth. I strive to provide a comfortable, confidential, and non-judgmental space where clients can engage in an interactive process to get the assistance they are looking for. I have extensive experience working with anxiety and mood disorders, self-esteem, eating disorders, impulse control disorders, relationship concerns, family conflict, crisis management, emotion regulation, self harm, grief and loss, domestic violence, and trauma."

"As a psychotherapist, I cultivate a safe & supportive atmosphere in which my clients explore thoughts and feelings about the important areas in their lives that may be broken, or not working as well as one hoped and planned. Adults often address major life changes, symptoms of anxiety and depression, relationship issues, as well as struggles with substance use and alcohol abuse."

"I seek to offer hope and compassion to all who feel stuck, unhappy, and unsure of the future. Gifted in listening, empathizing, processing, I employ a variety of counseling approaches, including psychodynamic and Cognitive Behavioral techniques. I enjoy working with children/teenagers, young professionals, and those who are in transitional seasons of life. I work with those experiencing depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, career changes, addictions, OCD, bipolar disorder, and other mental health challenges. I value the role of spirituality in healing and growth and will incorporate spirituality into my counseling for any who desire to do so."

"I am the founder and clinical director of The ADHD College Success Guidance Program, a multidisciplinary group of practitioners dedicated to empowering college bound and current college students to academic and career success. With emphasis on the needs of people with ADHD, we provide college readiness training, individual, family, and group therapy, parent education/support, and student follow-up (coaching) during the school year. My 25+ years of clinical and research activities, as well as doctoral and post doctoral studies, have focused on developing and delivering psychotherapeutic and psychoeducational solutions for teens and young adults on their journey to independence."

"Stop and think about it! Do you feel anxious, unfulfilled, or have difficulty reaching your goals? Are you feeling depressed, perhaps experiencing suicide ideation? Depression is very difficult to manage on your own, and you won't have to when I am your therapist. Whether you are an adolescent or adult, you will have coping tools I will share with you during our sessions together at your disposal to help you feel more empowered and in greater control of your life. Would you like to become more self-aware? Our focus on mindfulness will facilitate your journey of self-realization."

"Reaching out for help takes so much courage! You or your child may be experiencing a crisis, difficult life transition, or just haven't been feeling like yourself lately. Whether it is depression, anxiety, addiction or behavioral problems, it can often feel exhausting and hopeless. However, I believe wholeheartedly that change is always possible, no matter how hard life gets. I create a warm, compassionate environment in which you feel heard and respected. You are the expert on your life, not me. Together we can develop insight and practical solutions that move you closer to the great life you deserve!"

"Having seen a lot in my life, I am nevertheless daily amazed by the stories I hear in my office. People have such interesting, encouraging and traumatic stories to tell. I help people explore their stories, heal, and grow within them. My approach goes beyond the relief of distressing symptoms to help you thrive as an individual and within relationships. Call me and let's get started exploring your life, finding your strengths, and dealing with unpleasant memories. Let's start the changes you wish to make to better yourself and your relationships."

"I am a social worker currently in the process of getting my clinical license. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and families. My practice methods are grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness. I graduated from George Mason University's School of Social Work in 2012 with my Masters in Social Work. I have been practicing as a social worker since 2008."