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Dana Payes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Let's Connect (240) 366-2710
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Welcome! Thank you for taking the time to visit my page! Whether you are just beginning your therapy journey, find yourself searching for help with continued healing or are you getting back in touch with yourself after time away from therapy, I would like to be there for you to help! I work with clients aged preteen-adulthood who have experienced trauma, mood disorders, ADHD, and learning disabilities. Additionally, I work with individuals in transitional life stages and caregivers who want to work through challenges in parenting/caretaking and also hope to prioritize their own mental health or life challenges.
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I am a trauma informed, client centered therapist. I value that treatment is not a "one size fits all" process. I use psychodynamic approaches, mindfulness practices, Internal Family Systems, and attachment work in sessions in order to help clients cope through their unique challenges. No problem is too big or small to bring into therapy.
I hope to be a compassionate support for you and a listening ear. I will offer guidance, resources, and tools in order for you to begin setting and accomplishing your therapeutic goals. I am dedicated to partnering with you, so that you feel comfortable in processing the hard stuff and embracing the good stuff.
Call or Email Dana Payes now for a free 15 minute consultation - (240) 366-2710
Let's Connect (240) 366-2710
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $180
- Couple Sessions $200
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by American Express, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Out of Network
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (240) 366-2710
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Dana Payes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Maryland / 21104 Dana Payes
- In Practice for 9 Years
- License: District of Columbia Department of Health Regulation and Licensing Administration LC200002074 / 2023
- Attended The Catholic University of America, Graduated 2015
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Mood Disorders
- Life Transitions
- Stress
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body Positivity
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Dual Diagnosis
- Education and Learning Disabilities
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Infidelity
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma and PTSD
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
I also speak
French
Religion
Jewish
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
I also speak
French
Religion
Jewish
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Family Systems
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Trauma Focused
Location
Nearby Areas
Call for a free consultation now - (240) 366-2710
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Dana Payes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C