Dr. Arianna Needham
Nice to meet you, and I am so excited you are interested in working with me! A little bit about me: I am the owner of Pairwell Therapy and am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Washington, D.C. I hold a B.S. in Psychology from The United States Military Academy, an M.A.
A little bit about me: I am the owner of Pairwell Therapy and am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Washington, D.C.
in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Northwestern University, and a PhD in Counselor Education & Supervision from The Chicago School. I have six years of experience working with trauma, couples, relationships, sex, adjustment disorder, anxiety, and depression. I am certified in Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Gottman Couples Therapy. I have also obtained a formal certification as a Certified Sex Therapist (CST). My passion is helping my clients navigate relationships. Overall, I use an eclectic therapeutic approach that best fits my clients' needs. My goal is to ensure my clients receive the best care possible at a pace that feels comfortable. Building rapport before diving into an exploration of emotions and relationships is key to my approach.
First session
In our first session, I'd like to get to know you and your history better. It's informal, and we can go at whatever pace feels most comfortable for you. Safety, comfort, and rapport are my top priorities. From there, we create cohesive and collaborative treatment goals to best meet your needs.
Strengths
I like to build rapport with my clients and make sure that safety is felt before diving into more intensive work.
Ideal clients
I love working with clients who are engaged and eager to learn more about themselves, trauma, attachment, and relationships. Ideally, we work together in a safe and collaborative environment to meet your goals!
Treatment methods
Psychodynamic
Like Freud, but not the weird parts! I love using a psychodynamic approach to explore your previous experiences, childhood, and subconscious in order to unpack who you are in the current moment.
Sex Therapy
I specialize in sex therapy to help couples and individuals connect with their bodies better following a trauma or an altering experience.
Trauma-Informed Care
I am certified in Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and use it to help my clients understand and process previous trauma.
Somatic
Getting in touch with our bodies through tapping, bilateral stimulation, muscle relaxation, and visualizations can be so helpful with clients struggling with the mind-body connection.
Location
Virtual sessions
In-person sessions1718 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20009, 201
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Licensed in
- District of ColumbiaLicense PRC200012522
- MarylandLicense LC17951
- VirginiaLicense 0701015957