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Dana Payes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C (she, her)
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Washington, DC 20001
Let's Connect (202) 998-5610
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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 - (202) 998-5610
Let's Connect (202) 998-5610
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $180
- Couple Sessions $200
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Out of Network
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (202) 998-5610
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Dana Payes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of District of Columbia / LC200002074 Dana Payes
- In Practice for 9 Years
- License: Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners 21104 / 2015
- Attended The Catholic University of America, Master's in Social Work, Graduated 2015
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Mood Disorders
- Stress
- Life Transitions
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body Positivity
- Child
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- 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
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
I also speak
French
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
I also speak
French
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Eclectic
- Family Systems
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Trauma Focused
Location
Nearby Areas
Cities
Counties
Neighborhoods
Call for a free consultation now - (202) 998-5610
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Dana Payes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C