Therapists in Washington, DC
Eloiza Jorge
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, MA, LCSW, CPC
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20015
Hi, I'm a culturally responsive therapist who aims to be compassionate and open-hearted. Some problems I help with are: feeling blue, imposter syndrome, stress, anger, boundaries, parenting, creative blocks, break ups, anxiety and grief.
Hi, I'm a culturally responsive therapist who aims to be compassionate and open-hearted. Some problems I help with are: feeling blue, imposter syndrome, stress, anger, boundaries, parenting, creative blocks, break ups, anxiety and grief.
I have years of clinical experience focused on helping people heal from trauma and stress.
Life can be hard sometimes, leaving us with bumps, bruises, and wounds that are difficult to heal on our own. Therapy is a space where you can better understand yourself so that you can heal and find a different and more meaningful way of being in the world. In the context of a safe and empathic therapeutic relationship, you are able to listen better to yourself, understand your emotional pain, and see the ways that it has impacted your life. It is through this process that the work of therapy can be both hard but ultimately rewarding.
I have years of clinical experience focused on helping people heal from trauma and stress.
Life can be hard sometimes, leaving us with bumps, bruises, and wounds that are difficult to heal on our own. Therapy is a space where you can better understand yourself so that you can heal and find a different and more meaningful way of being in the world. In the context of a safe and empathic therapeutic relationship, you are able to listen better to yourself, understand your emotional pain, and see the ways that it has impacted your life. It is through this process that the work of therapy can be both hard but ultimately rewarding.
Dr. Kimberly M. Martin, HSPP, LLC
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20003
I utilize individual approaches when working with adults to address concerns related to phase-of-life difficulties, depression, anxiety, prolonged stress, and unresolved traumas. My overall goal as a psychologist is to help individuals develop skills and understanding to improve the quality of their life. The ideal client is an individual who is driven toward self-improvement, desires an end to their difficulties, accepts ownership of their behaviors and actions, and wants to identify the root cause of their current concerns and develop effective understanding and coping skills. www.drkimberlym.com
I utilize individual approaches when working with adults to address concerns related to phase-of-life difficulties, depression, anxiety, prolonged stress, and unresolved traumas. My overall goal as a psychologist is to help individuals develop skills and understanding to improve the quality of their life. The ideal client is an individual who is driven toward self-improvement, desires an end to their difficulties, accepts ownership of their behaviors and actions, and wants to identify the root cause of their current concerns and develop effective understanding and coping skills. www.drkimberlym.com
Kim Torrence
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, SEP, RYT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20003 (Online Only)
It is an adaptive response learned from childhood experiences and an overculture that thrives off of people being stressed out and disconnected from themselves and each other.
You’ve checked all the boxes, done all the right things, but there is a constant anxiety that constricts your chest and makes your mind race. It's hard to fall asleep, as you mentally go over all the things that need to get done, or didn’t get done. Good enough is a constantly moving goal post you just can't reach. You try to catch up but there aren't enough hours in the day. You're beginning to wonder if all this perfectionism is a shield, and somewhere the real you is lost inside.
It is an adaptive response learned from childhood experiences and an overculture that thrives off of people being stressed out and disconnected from themselves and each other.
You’ve checked all the boxes, done all the right things, but there is a constant anxiety that constricts your chest and makes your mind race. It's hard to fall asleep, as you mentally go over all the things that need to get done, or didn’t get done. Good enough is a constantly moving goal post you just can't reach. You try to catch up but there aren't enough hours in the day. You're beginning to wonder if all this perfectionism is a shield, and somewhere the real you is lost inside.
I understand the need for specialized support in order to assist with cultural identity, performance anxiety, burnout and other stress factors.
My clinical focus includes supporting clients to explore, understand, identify and apply mental strategies to help manage immigrant and/or identity stress, transitions, overwhelm, pressure etc. My expertise also includes grief, depression, anxiety, trauma mood disorders, ADHD and more. I have developed exceptional skills for working with trauma, identity, school and career issues, grief and loss, as well as emotional and behavioral issues. I use CBT, person-centered, strength-based, culturally sensitive and solution-focused therapeutic frameworks.
I understand the need for specialized support in order to assist with cultural identity, performance anxiety, burnout and other stress factors.
My clinical focus includes supporting clients to explore, understand, identify and apply mental strategies to help manage immigrant and/or identity stress, transitions, overwhelm, pressure etc. My expertise also includes grief, depression, anxiety, trauma mood disorders, ADHD and more. I have developed exceptional skills for working with trauma, identity, school and career issues, grief and loss, as well as emotional and behavioral issues. I use CBT, person-centered, strength-based, culturally sensitive and solution-focused therapeutic frameworks.
My approach to supporting clients gain insight, regulate emotions, explore their thoughts and making conscious choices is patient, curious without "othering", accepting and kind. We'll work through exploring identity, anxiety, substance use, overwhelm, caretaker stress, mood changes and disorders, shame, worry, depression, concentration, transitions/adjustment, immigrant/expat identity, relationships, trauma, grief and more. We'll complete a treatment plan/goals to guide our process. We will explore how and why you adopted certain cognitive, behavioral and emotional patterns and identify new skills to manage or eliminate symptoms.
My approach to supporting clients gain insight, regulate emotions, explore their thoughts and making conscious choices is patient, curious without "othering", accepting and kind. We'll work through exploring identity, anxiety, substance use, overwhelm, caretaker stress, mood changes and disorders, shame, worry, depression, concentration, transitions/adjustment, immigrant/expat identity, relationships, trauma, grief and more. We'll complete a treatment plan/goals to guide our process. We will explore how and why you adopted certain cognitive, behavioral and emotional patterns and identify new skills to manage or eliminate symptoms.
When appropriate, I integrate mind-body practices (eg mindfulness) to help with self-awareness, stress reduction, and well-being.
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.
When appropriate, I integrate mind-body practices (eg mindfulness) to help with self-awareness, stress reduction, and well-being.
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.
Megan Bousquet
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, ATR, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20001 (Online Only)
Through working with me, you will gain perspective to resolve conflicts and problems, reduce stress and anxiety, increase self-esteem and self-awareness, build confidence, and achieve insight.
Throughout a woman’s life there are many emotional shifts and it takes strength to reach out for support! I understand the many challenges and stress that sometimes might have you not feeling like yourself. Do you feel alone, anxious, tired, sad, angry, irritable, or stressed? I work with women who are experiencing anxiety, depressed mood, grief and loss, fertility, miscarriage, transition to motherhood, and other life changing events. I have specialized training in anxiety, maternal mental health (pregnancy, birth, postpartum, motherhood), child development, and eating disorders.
Through working with me, you will gain perspective to resolve conflicts and problems, reduce stress and anxiety, increase self-esteem and self-awareness, build confidence, and achieve insight.
Throughout a woman’s life there are many emotional shifts and it takes strength to reach out for support! I understand the many challenges and stress that sometimes might have you not feeling like yourself. Do you feel alone, anxious, tired, sad, angry, irritable, or stressed? I work with women who are experiencing anxiety, depressed mood, grief and loss, fertility, miscarriage, transition to motherhood, and other life changing events. I have specialized training in anxiety, maternal mental health (pregnancy, birth, postpartum, motherhood), child development, and eating disorders.
Candice Peggs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20008
Clients arrive in therapy often feeling lost, disempowered, confused and stuck. Many people want to process work stress, worries, sleep issues, loneliness, health challenges, grief and loss, parenting, relationships, guilt and shame, career and life transitions. While painful or challenging, these experiences do not have to be permanent. My work emphasizes mind/body awareness to facilitate healing. I've worked with clients who are completely new to therapy and those who have tried working with different therapists. It's ok and even good to get support.
Clients arrive in therapy often feeling lost, disempowered, confused and stuck. Many people want to process work stress, worries, sleep issues, loneliness, health challenges, grief and loss, parenting, relationships, guilt and shame, career and life transitions. While painful or challenging, these experiences do not have to be permanent. My work emphasizes mind/body awareness to facilitate healing. I've worked with clients who are completely new to therapy and those who have tried working with different therapists. It's ok and even good to get support.
My clients are looking develop insight and gain skills to manage anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, self-worth, adulthood, ADHD, immigrant and cultural identity, mood disorders, experiences, school/work stress, relationships, socializing and difficult transitions. We'll explore the effects of relational dynamics, early life experiences, thought and behavior patterns, culture and identity, transitions and family of origin. We'll identify triggers, understand how the past affects and informs the present, improve ability to regulate, and uncover patterns/trauma that impact you and implement new cognitive and behavior patterns.
My clients are looking develop insight and gain skills to manage anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, self-worth, adulthood, ADHD, immigrant and cultural identity, mood disorders, experiences, school/work stress, relationships, socializing and difficult transitions. We'll explore the effects of relational dynamics, early life experiences, thought and behavior patterns, culture and identity, transitions and family of origin. We'll identify triggers, understand how the past affects and informs the present, improve ability to regulate, and uncover patterns/trauma that impact you and implement new cognitive and behavior patterns.
With 50 years of clinical experience, a Duke U. Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, I am an empathic, results-oriented psychologist. My specialties: relationships, anxiety, depression, stress reduction, intimacy, trauma & abuse. I work with adults, adolescents, & children in individual, couple, family & group therapy. I counsel in Spanish, French & Japanese. I've authored 4 books on intimacy & relationships & hold FREE monthly Zoom workshops on Mindfulness, Creative Movement & Relationships using guided imagery & music. My licensed associates and I serve MD, D.C. & VA. My interactive audio flyer is available at AacCounseling.com. Call me.
With 50 years of clinical experience, a Duke U. Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, I am an empathic, results-oriented psychologist. My specialties: relationships, anxiety, depression, stress reduction, intimacy, trauma & abuse. I work with adults, adolescents, & children in individual, couple, family & group therapy. I counsel in Spanish, French & Japanese. I've authored 4 books on intimacy & relationships & hold FREE monthly Zoom workshops on Mindfulness, Creative Movement & Relationships using guided imagery & music. My licensed associates and I serve MD, D.C. & VA. My interactive audio flyer is available at AacCounseling.com. Call me.
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Darby Integrative Counseling LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LCADAS
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20011
Currently accepting new clients at Darby Integrative Counseling. We offer in-person and/or video sessions to accommodate your needs. We welcome you to the next courageous step on your journey walking through life's challenges. Are you struggling with fear, grief, sadness, anxiety, or stress? Have anger, shame or guilt been preventing you from the joys of life? Do your relationships at home or work feel strained? Let us awaken your best self and find solutions for the problems you face on your path to wellness.
Currently accepting new clients at Darby Integrative Counseling. We offer in-person and/or video sessions to accommodate your needs. We welcome you to the next courageous step on your journey walking through life's challenges. Are you struggling with fear, grief, sadness, anxiety, or stress? Have anger, shame or guilt been preventing you from the joys of life? Do your relationships at home or work feel strained? Let us awaken your best self and find solutions for the problems you face on your path to wellness.
I am passionate about the impact and potency of somatic experiencing to unfreeze stuck responses, to restore the defense response, and to promote a reregulation of stress.
I am a somatic experiencing practitioner and clinical sexologist committed to diversity and accessibility and offer a holistic therapeutic approach targeted to fit client needs. I am dedicated to trust-building and co-creation and enjoy worksheets/ post-session exercises that reinforce and assist integration. I enjoy working with clients with traditionally limited access to care. I also appreciate curiosity for self-awareness and commitment to growth.
I am passionate about the impact and potency of somatic experiencing to unfreeze stuck responses, to restore the defense response, and to promote a reregulation of stress.
I am a somatic experiencing practitioner and clinical sexologist committed to diversity and accessibility and offer a holistic therapeutic approach targeted to fit client needs. I am dedicated to trust-building and co-creation and enjoy worksheets/ post-session exercises that reinforce and assist integration. I enjoy working with clients with traditionally limited access to care. I also appreciate curiosity for self-awareness and commitment to growth.
For example, I work with women who are experiencing concerns such as depression, stress, anxiety, pregnancy/postpartum, perfectionism, impostor syndrome, and issues related to relationships, careers, life transitions, self-esteem, sexual/gender identity, and body image.
Are you sad or worried about the future? Struggling in a relationship with a romantic partner, a family member, or a supervisor? Do you feel defeated and hopeless because life keeps challenging you? Are you striving for perfection to feel that you’re good enough? Do you often find it hard to access your authentic self? Do you feel overwhelmed by motherhood or struggle after a perinatal loss? If any of these feelings resonate with you, therapy can help you understand the underlying reasons for these emotions, find ways to cope, and shape your life in a way that brings you more joy. I am trained to assist you along this journey.
For example, I work with women who are experiencing concerns such as depression, stress, anxiety, pregnancy/postpartum, perfectionism, impostor syndrome, and issues related to relationships, careers, life transitions, self-esteem, sexual/gender identity, and body image.
Are you sad or worried about the future? Struggling in a relationship with a romantic partner, a family member, or a supervisor? Do you feel defeated and hopeless because life keeps challenging you? Are you striving for perfection to feel that you’re good enough? Do you often find it hard to access your authentic self? Do you feel overwhelmed by motherhood or struggle after a perinatal loss? If any of these feelings resonate with you, therapy can help you understand the underlying reasons for these emotions, find ways to cope, and shape your life in a way that brings you more joy. I am trained to assist you along this journey.
Are you struggling to adjust with the change of seasons? Did this last cool week hit you hard? Are you new to DC and struggling to make friends and find community? Are you struggling to find meaning in your work? Are you part of the queer community, out of the closet, and still struggling to build the life you long for? I'm a queer therapist and I work with all types of people to help them reconnect with their sources of excitement. When we are stressed, burdened by expectations, or trying to adjust to something new that feels to big, we lose sight of that excitement. I'm here to help you reconnect with yourself.
Are you struggling to adjust with the change of seasons? Did this last cool week hit you hard? Are you new to DC and struggling to make friends and find community? Are you struggling to find meaning in your work? Are you part of the queer community, out of the closet, and still struggling to build the life you long for? I'm a queer therapist and I work with all types of people to help them reconnect with their sources of excitement. When we are stressed, burdened by expectations, or trying to adjust to something new that feels to big, we lose sight of that excitement. I'm here to help you reconnect with yourself.
I also specialize in mind-body approaches, like EMDR, meditation, and yoga, which help you reconnect with your body and the present to overcome stress or trauma.
Do you feel “stuck” in repeating patterns? Do you long for a change but can’t seem to make it happen? Or have you recently made a big transition and need help adjusting? Has trauma – either a one-time life event, or an ongoing stressful situation – stopped you from living fully? I help individuals and couples identify goals and the barriers to reaching them. With a collaborative and supportive approach you will find purpose, confidence, and belonging. My approach emphasizes self- determination and collaboration, drawing on evidence-based talk therapies and mind-body approaches like EMDR, mindfulness meditation, and yoga.
I also specialize in mind-body approaches, like EMDR, meditation, and yoga, which help you reconnect with your body and the present to overcome stress or trauma.
Do you feel “stuck” in repeating patterns? Do you long for a change but can’t seem to make it happen? Or have you recently made a big transition and need help adjusting? Has trauma – either a one-time life event, or an ongoing stressful situation – stopped you from living fully? I help individuals and couples identify goals and the barriers to reaching them. With a collaborative and supportive approach you will find purpose, confidence, and belonging. My approach emphasizes self- determination and collaboration, drawing on evidence-based talk therapies and mind-body approaches like EMDR, mindfulness meditation, and yoga.
Dr. Carla De Simone
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20009 (Online Only)
My therapy integrates a cognitive-behavioral approach with practical strategies to manage intense emotions and improve relationships. I specialize in treating adults (18+) experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, stress, and challenges related to relationship and family dynamics. I also work with couples struggling with communication, emotional disconnect, and family of origin issues. Premarital counseling is also available.
My therapy integrates a cognitive-behavioral approach with practical strategies to manage intense emotions and improve relationships. I specialize in treating adults (18+) experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, stress, and challenges related to relationship and family dynamics. I also work with couples struggling with communication, emotional disconnect, and family of origin issues. Premarital counseling is also available.
Onyeka Onyekwere
Pre-Licensed Professional, LGPC
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20005 (Online Only)
You'll learn to regulate emotions, explore identity, learn executive functioning skills, resolve guilt or shame, process family dynamics an experiences, enhance distress tolerance, learn effective communication, resolve intimacy challenges. I use cognitive, emotional, identity, relational/attachment, mindfulness and trauma focused approaches to explore and address relationship, cognitive/thought, behaviour, and mood patterns that cause, maintain, or exacerbate mental health disorders. I'm trained to assess, diagnose and treat anxiety, depressive, mood, grief, impulse control, executive functioning and substance use disorders.
You'll learn to regulate emotions, explore identity, learn executive functioning skills, resolve guilt or shame, process family dynamics an experiences, enhance distress tolerance, learn effective communication, resolve intimacy challenges. I use cognitive, emotional, identity, relational/attachment, mindfulness and trauma focused approaches to explore and address relationship, cognitive/thought, behaviour, and mood patterns that cause, maintain, or exacerbate mental health disorders. I'm trained to assess, diagnose and treat anxiety, depressive, mood, grief, impulse control, executive functioning and substance use disorders.
Do you: Feel stuck and unable to move forward? Want to perform better under pressure? Feel overwhelmed and anxious? I help people manage the tension between what one has already achieved and what one still ought to accomplish. Together we explore questions about why powerful feelings and thoughts emerge, and how these emotions can be expressed and attended to in the most beneficial way.
Do you: Feel stuck and unable to move forward? Want to perform better under pressure? Feel overwhelmed and anxious? I help people manage the tension between what one has already achieved and what one still ought to accomplish. Together we explore questions about why powerful feelings and thoughts emerge, and how these emotions can be expressed and attended to in the most beneficial way.
I work with create space for BIPOC, AAPI, Latinx, LGBTQ+ (diverse) clients to process their experiences and identify ways to advocate for themselves and manage the impact of their experiences. We'll identify cognitive, emotional and behavioral patterns and your strengths as we work to alleviate or eliminate sex or intimacy related challenges, identity related distress, anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, pressure or overwhelm, discrimination or privilege, shame, transitions, self-esteem and more. We'll work to manage or reduce the adverse impact relationships and experiences on current cognitive, emotional and behavioural functioning.
I work with create space for BIPOC, AAPI, Latinx, LGBTQ+ (diverse) clients to process their experiences and identify ways to advocate for themselves and manage the impact of their experiences. We'll identify cognitive, emotional and behavioral patterns and your strengths as we work to alleviate or eliminate sex or intimacy related challenges, identity related distress, anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, pressure or overwhelm, discrimination or privilege, shame, transitions, self-esteem and more. We'll work to manage or reduce the adverse impact relationships and experiences on current cognitive, emotional and behavioural functioning.
