Therapists in District of Columbia

You may feel desperate, alone, and misunderstood. You feel like you are floating in the bottom of a lake and cannot see the light above you. Everyday, you feel like you are just going through the motions. If this describes you, then I may be the therapist for you. In my nearly twenty years of experience, I have helped people like you reach their potential and achieve the recovery that they needed. There is no set system or quick fix as others may promise, but I will walk down the road with you. My primary focus is on helping you deal with ambiguity. Often our thoughts and subsequently what we teach ourselves becomes rigid and fairly black and white. Using a pragmatic and authentic approach to therapy I try and help you be okay with things that are beyond your control and work with you to establish yourself as the protagonist in your own story. This is primarily accomplished through conversation and allowing you the client to guide the therapy in the direction it needs to go.

Hi! I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Maryland, DC, VA, and FL. I received my Masters of Marriage and Family Therapy and PhD in Public Health/Family Sciences from the University of Maryland, and MBA from the Louisiana State University. I have been practicing for over 25 years. I specialize in couple and family relationships; however, I also work with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, life transitions, and relationship problems.

Hello, My core belief is that all people are created equal; therefore, everyone has equal right to leave to their fullest potential. I earned my master’s in social work from University of Maryland, School of Social Work, Baltimore, MD in 2010. I have Licensed Certified Social Worker - Clinical (LCSW-C) in MD, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in DC and Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW) in VA. For more than 10 years, I have utilized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), humanistic, person-center, strength-focused therapy and other psychotherapy Intervention to assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual or family in diverse therapy environment. I am commented to assist people to live life to their fullest potential because we all have one life to live, and we deserve to be in peace with ourselves. I have worked with people in LGBTQ+ community both in individual and couple session. I am WPATH qualify to write gender affirming surgery letter.

Chinelo Okpalobi is a Licensed Mental Health Therapist with over 11 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. Let's celebrate this first win of many, deciding to embark on your therapy journey. I'm here to be your teammate, but most importantly, your accountability partner. I take a client-centered, collaborative approach to therapy, tailoring each session to your unique needs and goals. There isn't a manual on how to start; once you feel ready, I'm here to guide you through conversation. I’m here to provide a safe and supportive environment where you can be yourself and learn more about yourself.

With 20+ years of clinicial psychotherapist , my approach is grounded in an intergrated, evidence based framework tailed to each client's unique needs. My practice blends several core therapeutic modalities: Strengths-Based Perspective-identifying and amplify your existing resilence and personal strengths to empower your growth. Cognitive Behavior Therapy-identifying , reframing negative and/or distoring thinking patterns-actively replacing them with healthier more adaptive perspectives. Psychodynamic Therapy- exploring how early life experiences and uncounscious patterns shape your current thoughts, behaviors, and relationships, providing deeper self awareness.

I am a therapist with 10 years of experience working with adolescents and adults in various settings, including private practice, schools, inpatient hospitals, outpatient community-based care, IOP (Intensive Outpatient Program), and PHP (Partial Hospitalization Program). I am licensed in the states of MD, VA, and DC. Additionally, I provide DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) group therapy. In addition to my practice, I also serve as an adjunct instructor at Marymount University. I find great fulfillment in my job as it allows me to make a positive impact on the world by helping individuals on a one-on-one basis. Lastly, I am a certified coach practitioner, and I find great joy in assisting my patients in setting and accomplishing their personal goals. Whether it's in their personal or professional lives, I provide support and guidance to help them navigate their journey towards success.

I am joining Grow Therapy coming from Mainspring Recovery, where I had been serving as the Clinical Supervisor. I have 17 years of experience in behavioral health, with a concentrated focus on mental health and substance abuse. My extensive experience in dealing with and treating substance abuse has placed me at the frontlines of mental health care. My career has been marked by clinical leadership positions, including roles as a Team Lead providing clinical supervision to behavioral health practitioners and as a highly sought-after mental health consultant and advisor. My leadership and expertise have been instrumental in improving the quality of care in various settings. I hold both a master’s and bachelor’s degree in social work from the University of Missouri-Kansas City and the University of Central Missouri. Additionally, I possess numerous certificates and training in mental health, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Virginia, Maryland, DC and Missouri.

I'm a licensed clinical social worker with almost 10 years of experience. I help people work toward self-understanding and self-love as part of facilitating change. I have particular experience working with people affected by anxiety, depression, and/or trauma history, as well as other mental health issues and complicated life experiences. I work to understand my clients through curiosity and compassion, and hope to collaboratively work toward change.

Hi, I'm Tiffany. I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 18 years of experience helping women navigate the emotional complexities of life, relationships and motherhood. My passion lies in walking alongside women as they move through personal transitions-especially the powerful, often overwhelming journey into and through motherhood. This is a safe and judgement free space. I specialize in perinatal and postpartum mental health— Whether you're preparing for a baby, adjusting to postpartum life, managing anxiety, or feeling lost in your identity, my goal is to help you feel seen, supported, and empowered to reconnect with yourself. I specialize in perinatal and postpartum mental health, but I also work with women navigating: -Relationship challenges -Parenting stress and burnout -Career shifts and identity confusion -Everyday anxiety and emotional overwhelm My approach is grounded in empathy, clinical expertise and practical strategies. My engagement is warm, real, and rooted in understanding of the unique pressures' women face. I create a space where you can be fully yourself-messy, vulnerable, questioning, strong-and know you are not alone. You're not "too emotional." You're not "too much." You're human-and I'm here to help you make sense of it all. Let's find your footing together.

Hello Lovelies, I'm a licensed marriage and family therapist in Central Florida. I obtained my master’s in marriage and family therapy at Nova Southeastern University. I am particularly interested in working with clients who are in a season of transformation regarding self-esteem, relationships, life and career goals, and stress management. I specialize in couples work and I'm Gottman certified. I work with clients who may be experiencing severe anxiety and depression within their lives related to their relationships or Family.

I am from Washington, DC. I have 14 years of experience in the therapy field. I am passionate about creating a safe space to begin your healing journey. I am able to meet you where you are and empowers healthy decision making. I am innovative, creative and uses cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, mindfulness, solution-focused, and strengths-based approaches to provide a therapeutic experience with my clients.

Tanisha Richardson is devoted to those who want to improve their mental health. She supports and guides individuals who are facing mental anguish. Together with you, she develops a restorative approach through the use of interventions, tailored coping techniques, and personalized methods that move you forward. The therapeutic process is an intimate process to go through as we share sensitive information. It is my goal to build a great comfortable relationship with you.

It’s not uncommon to think that the challenges you carry and the problems you face are too complicated and overwhelming for anyone else to possibly understand. While your experiences are unique to you, your hearts response to them are very common to all human beings. I have the experience and passion to help you right where you are. I will help you begin to reconnect what feels disconnected. My goal is to help you experience the healing and support you are worth to restore your hope in leading the life you crave. I am committed to providing the highest quality of care to help clients achieve greater mental, physical and spiritual balance, wellness, fulfillment and purpose. Whether in your personal, school or professional life, you can learn to navigate through challenging periods and find the path to greater happiness

Great to meet you! I am Dr. Shannon D. Howard, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LCPC, LPC) for the states of DC & MD, a Certified Life Coach, and an Author. I have been helping individuals, children, couples, and families navigate grief and loss, trauma, anxiety, adjustment, depression and more for over 24 years. My educational background consists of a dual Master's in both Counseling and Clinical Psychology. I received my first master's at Towson University in 2000, a second Masters and Doctorate in 2008 and 2010 from The American School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University. I minored in Philosophy as well as Women's Studies at Frostburg State University. I possess specialized training in areas of trauma, specifically in the assessment and treatment of sex offenders and survivors of sexual assault. I have worked in an adult inpatient psychiatric hospital, a day program for adults with chronic and acute mental illness, as well as on an outpatient basis as a private practitioner and with a group practice. I worked with Parole and Probation to help clients maintain compliance and management while on the registry. As a Certified Life Coach, I help coaching clients discover what they truly desire. We collaborate to create a roadmap to move forward and build a future that feels grounded and authentic to you. At present, I offer a full range of services and am open to accepting new virtual clients. I am LGBTQIA+allied, sex-positive, kink-friendly and nurturing to clients within this community. I also help clients navigate open relationships (ENM), polyamory, and non-traditional relationships. **I CAN ONLY SEE CLIENTS WHO ARE IN THE STATES OF DC AND MD AT THE TIME OF THEIR SCHEDULED **Individuals & families ONLY at this time.

My practice assists Black clients across North America who are impacted by a range of concerns including trauma, anxiety, and depression through a racially-sensitive treatment approach. We also work with individual clients seeking to improve their self-concept by understanding and processing the impact of historical and generational racial trauma on their relationships with themselves, their families, their friends, and their partners. I am a therapist who strives to fully understand my clients and their needs to create an optimized approach to meet their goals. I specialize in working primarily with individual adult clients to help them deal with issues such as infidelity, communication, stress management, anger management, relationship building, sexuality, etc. At Yolo Therapy, our ultimate goal is the well-being of our clients. For various reasons, many clients are unable to access traditional therapy settings but I do not believe that should prevent them from receiving exceptional services. I have catered my practice to the needs of those who need alternative options to therapy and am here to help you. ****Please note: Your initial session is ONLY TO ASSESS FOR THERAPEUTIC COMPATIBILITY. ****

I am a licensed independent clinical social worker in the District of Columbia and a licensed certified clinical social worker in the states of Virginia (with pending licensure in other states). I have over 16 years of independent clinical experience providing, private practice services, counseling services for the federal government and counseling individuals and families in non-profit and medical settings, military members and their families.   I have provided psycho-education groups, professional development consultations/presentations, psychosocial assessments and multi-therapeutic counseling to clients with a variety of mental health and substance abuse disorders.

Hi, I'm Erin! The one thing I love about being a therapist is being able to help individuals break the cycles in their lives that cause them feelings of "being stuck." I utilize a mix of tools/ interventions from Cognitive and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy that allow clients to explore unresolved issues, challenge their thoughts, and develop insight into barriers that can be blocking their growth. My main job as a therapist is to teach my clients how to regain control over their lives whether it's from anxiety, depression or stress; we will work together to come up with a therapeutic style that helps clients progress towards their goals.