Spirituality Therapists in 20052

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Community Counseling Services Center
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20052
The Community Counseling Services Center (CCSC) is a training clinic located at The George Washington University, near the Foggy Bottom metro. We provide affordable mental health counseling services to individuals within the Washington, DC metro area. We offer evidence-based individual, family, career, and couples counseling to address a wide variety of mental health concerns, relationship issues, and interpersonal challenges. Our clinicians are master’s students in our Clinical Mental Health and Rehabilitation Counseling programs and doctoral students in our Counseling and Supervision Ph.D. program.
The Community Counseling Services Center (CCSC) is a training clinic located at The George Washington University, near the Foggy Bottom metro. We provide affordable mental health counseling services to individuals within the Washington, DC metro area. We offer evidence-based individual, family, career, and couples counseling to address a wide variety of mental health concerns, relationship issues, and interpersonal challenges. Our clinicians are master’s students in our Clinical Mental Health and Rehabilitation Counseling programs and doctoral students in our Counseling and Supervision Ph.D. program.
(202) 968-3320 View (202) 968-3320
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Cynthia Wang
Counselor, LGPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20052  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
There are points in life when you might feel that you have lost control of how you are living. In our time together, I help navigate what’s causing you distress by inviting you to turn inward and reconnect with your inner resources. My clinical focus is working with individuals going through challenging life transitions, anxiety, depression, trauma, family/cultural conflict, and grief.
There are points in life when you might feel that you have lost control of how you are living. In our time together, I help navigate what’s causing you distress by inviting you to turn inward and reconnect with your inner resources. My clinical focus is working with individuals going through challenging life transitions, anxiety, depression, trauma, family/cultural conflict, and grief.
(202) 733-6669 View (202) 733-6669
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Imran Riaz
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20052
I specialize in the treatment of anxiety disorders. I work specifically with clients who have anxiety in social settings, anxiety around competency and performance, and obsessive compulsive tendencies.
I specialize in the treatment of anxiety disorders. I work specifically with clients who have anxiety in social settings, anxiety around competency and performance, and obsessive compulsive tendencies.
(202) 798-1365 View (202) 798-1365
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Dawn Traut
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20052
Having a safe, nonjudgmental space, to be yourself, and to reflect, discuss, and learn about your reactions, decisions, and challenges can lead to improved well-being. My psychotherapy practice creates that space in a hopeful, compassionate atmosphere. Psychotherapy is a collaborative process. Between your counseling sessions, you are encouraged to reflect and put new skills and insights into practice. I can weave traditional psychotherapy with mindfulness practices to relieve symptoms, promote self-care, make intentional decisions, and grow. Please email me and I'll be able to answer more quickly.
Having a safe, nonjudgmental space, to be yourself, and to reflect, discuss, and learn about your reactions, decisions, and challenges can lead to improved well-being. My psychotherapy practice creates that space in a hopeful, compassionate atmosphere. Psychotherapy is a collaborative process. Between your counseling sessions, you are encouraged to reflect and put new skills and insights into practice. I can weave traditional psychotherapy with mindfulness practices to relieve symptoms, promote self-care, make intentional decisions, and grow. Please email me and I'll be able to answer more quickly.
(802) 499-2929 View (802) 499-2929
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Maureen T. McGuire
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20052
You may feel anxious, depressed, angry and you "can't get rid of" or change your feelings or thoughts. You may be looking for ways to find some relief from your stress, emotional pain or unwanted behavior. Life's disappointments, big and small can lead to great worry, overeating, drinking too much, feeling unmotivated, not wanting to get out of bed, or being irritable with loved ones; this often leads to feeling guilt and shame. For everyone, life's challenges, fears, losses, traumas and oppression in all forms, can impact our internal thoughts and feelings about ourselves in a variety of ways, you are not alone.
You may feel anxious, depressed, angry and you "can't get rid of" or change your feelings or thoughts. You may be looking for ways to find some relief from your stress, emotional pain or unwanted behavior. Life's disappointments, big and small can lead to great worry, overeating, drinking too much, feeling unmotivated, not wanting to get out of bed, or being irritable with loved ones; this often leads to feeling guilt and shame. For everyone, life's challenges, fears, losses, traumas and oppression in all forms, can impact our internal thoughts and feelings about ourselves in a variety of ways, you are not alone.
(202) 930-8083 View (202) 930-8083
Photo of Suzanne Koopmans, MSW, LICSW, LCSW-C, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Suzanne Koopmans
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
14 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20052
I am a Clinical Social Worker, licensed to practice in DC, Maryland and Virginia. I work with adults from all walks of life who are dealing with personal issues including depression, anxiety, relationships, identity, and COVID anxiety. I am passionate about the healing power of therapy. Therapy can resolve long standing psychological issues that take great courage to address. It can also be a great support when people deal with unexpected life changes, such as for example COVID, illness, loss of a loved one, becoming a parent, divorce, homesickness, adjusting to a new environment, starting a new career.
I am a Clinical Social Worker, licensed to practice in DC, Maryland and Virginia. I work with adults from all walks of life who are dealing with personal issues including depression, anxiety, relationships, identity, and COVID anxiety. I am passionate about the healing power of therapy. Therapy can resolve long standing psychological issues that take great courage to address. It can also be a great support when people deal with unexpected life changes, such as for example COVID, illness, loss of a loved one, becoming a parent, divorce, homesickness, adjusting to a new environment, starting a new career.
(202) 952-7353 View (202) 952-7353
Photo of Maryam Elbalghiti-Williams, LCSW-C, LICSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Maryam Elbalghiti-Williams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20052
Fit in everywhere and nowhere at the same time? I get it. I help diverse women who juggle multiple cultural identities heal. Maybe you’re the child of immigrants, multiracial or a racially ambiguous chameleon, an expat, “third culture kid”, bilingual (or sad you lost your parent’s language), feel culturally displaced, part of a religious minority, or just don’t quite fit into any one box. You probably feel suffocated by the drive to overfunction, perform, and be what everyone else needs you to be. You might find it hard to get your own needs met and feel unsettled in yourself and your relationships.
Fit in everywhere and nowhere at the same time? I get it. I help diverse women who juggle multiple cultural identities heal. Maybe you’re the child of immigrants, multiracial or a racially ambiguous chameleon, an expat, “third culture kid”, bilingual (or sad you lost your parent’s language), feel culturally displaced, part of a religious minority, or just don’t quite fit into any one box. You probably feel suffocated by the drive to overfunction, perform, and be what everyone else needs you to be. You might find it hard to get your own needs met and feel unsettled in yourself and your relationships.
(240) 213-9274 View (240) 213-9274

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Spirituality Therapists

What should I expect from therapy that incorporates a focus on spirituality?

Spirituality can mean different things to different individuals, depending on their experiences, beliefs, and life histories. Some individuals focus on strengthening their belief system, while others experience spirituality in secular ways, such as through meditation, yoga, or by spending time in nature. Clients can expect a therapist to help guide and grow their spirituality through any of these techniques, encouraging the individual to cope with the challenges they face and develop strategies to build resilience and purpose to improve their outlook in life.

What are the most common treatments that include spirituality?

There are several treatments that incorporate spirituality. Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) helps a person examine and reframe their negative thoughts and behaviors. Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) focuses on emotional acceptance and psychological flexibility. Existential therapy is most often used to address anxiety, depression, grief, loneliness, apathy, despair, questions of identity, and feelings of purposelessness and existential dread. Transpersonal therapy focuses on a client’s spirituality and meaning in life and may incorporate techniques including meditation, visualization, hypnotherapy, dream analysis, and or breathwork.

Can therapy incorporating spirituality help atheistic or agnostic individuals?

Yes. For non-believers, spirituality can offer benefits including a greater sense of connection to others and to the natural world. An interest in spirituality may also spur individuals to pursue mindfulness practices, or to contemplate their purpose in life and how to achieve it.

How effective is spirituality as a therapeutic remedy?

​​Research suggests spirituality is generally beneficial for individuals. It is correlated with better health habits, such as less substance use, and an improved capacity to cope with stress and other mental health challenges. Increased spirituality can lead individuals to become more empathic and less materialistic, as well.