In Person Therapists in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC
Kathryn Wagner
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC 20010
Psychotherapy can help you make sense of complicated feelings, gain insight into relational patterns, and begin to move forward in areas of your life where you feel stuck. My focus is to help you untangle struggles, set meaningful goals, revise problematic narratives about yourself, and re-orient you toward your values. My integrative approach is informed by psychodynamic, feminist, multicultural, relational, and behaviorist theories. Above all, I value the therapeutic relationship and your personal growth. I offer therapy, assessment, and gender affirming evaluation services in person and remotely.
Psychotherapy can help you make sense of complicated feelings, gain insight into relational patterns, and begin to move forward in areas of your life where you feel stuck. My focus is to help you untangle struggles, set meaningful goals, revise problematic narratives about yourself, and re-orient you toward your values. My integrative approach is informed by psychodynamic, feminist, multicultural, relational, and behaviorist theories. Above all, I value the therapeutic relationship and your personal growth. I offer therapy, assessment, and gender affirming evaluation services in person and remotely.
Jason Deramo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC 20009
I tailor my services to each client and their unique needs, always from the humanistic approach. That means that I see my clients first and foremost as human beings, having what we would consider a human experience. Clients experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, job issues, or really any other type of discomfort will benefit from my integration of mindfulness and meditative practices into their treatment, alongside the use of building the psychological tools that empower them to create measurable changes to their circumstances.
I tailor my services to each client and their unique needs, always from the humanistic approach. That means that I see my clients first and foremost as human beings, having what we would consider a human experience. Clients experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, job issues, or really any other type of discomfort will benefit from my integration of mindfulness and meditative practices into their treatment, alongside the use of building the psychological tools that empower them to create measurable changes to their circumstances.
Hi! I’m Jo, a Graduate Counseling Intern at Urban Playology, a mental health private practice based in DC. I work under the direct clinical supervision of Xanthia Johnson, LPC, LCPC-S. I am a graduate counseling student at the University of Pennsylvania. I believe that healing, albeit challenging at times, is a beautiful and attainable experience. My compass for social justice holds my belief that everyone deserves to have a high-quality therapy experience with a compassionate and skilled psychotherapist. It is an honor to partner with human beings who come from diverse backgrounds on their journey toward mental health wellness.
Hi! I’m Jo, a Graduate Counseling Intern at Urban Playology, a mental health private practice based in DC. I work under the direct clinical supervision of Xanthia Johnson, LPC, LCPC-S. I am a graduate counseling student at the University of Pennsylvania. I believe that healing, albeit challenging at times, is a beautiful and attainable experience. My compass for social justice holds my belief that everyone deserves to have a high-quality therapy experience with a compassionate and skilled psychotherapist. It is an honor to partner with human beings who come from diverse backgrounds on their journey toward mental health wellness.
Jessa Doeppner Llewellyn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC 20009
Jessa Llewellyn specializes in body-centered care for trauma recovery and wellness. Jessa treats adults who are struggling with posttraumatic stress responses, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and self-doubt. Jessa provides in-person individual psychotherapy sessions in her DC office located in northwest DC. Jessa is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in DC, MD, and VA and can provide telehealth sessions for residents of the DMV.
Jessa Llewellyn specializes in body-centered care for trauma recovery and wellness. Jessa treats adults who are struggling with posttraumatic stress responses, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and self-doubt. Jessa provides in-person individual psychotherapy sessions in her DC office located in northwest DC. Jessa is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in DC, MD, and VA and can provide telehealth sessions for residents of the DMV.
John Joseph Pavco
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC 20010
I have extensive training and experience in CBT and exposure therapy. These approaches are highly effective at managing anxiety. Contact me for a 15 minute no-charge phone consultation. We’ll talk about your issues and discuss how we can work together.
I have extensive training and experience in CBT and exposure therapy. These approaches are highly effective at managing anxiety. Contact me for a 15 minute no-charge phone consultation. We’ll talk about your issues and discuss how we can work together.
Alexandra Friedman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW
Verified Verified
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC 20009
Waitlist for new clients
Hi! I’m Alex and I am an Online Therapist. I meet with clients via Zoom or my secure patient portal on Simple Practice for Individual Therapy and Diagnostic Assessments, allowing you to work with me without having to leave your home. It is my intention to help you develop a heightened sense of your own worth and ability to better manage feelings of distress and difficult life-challenges. I will support you in uncovering your inner strength with genuine kindness and compassion. Online Therapy is convenient, effective, and empowering.
Hi! I’m Alex and I am an Online Therapist. I meet with clients via Zoom or my secure patient portal on Simple Practice for Individual Therapy and Diagnostic Assessments, allowing you to work with me without having to leave your home. It is my intention to help you develop a heightened sense of your own worth and ability to better manage feelings of distress and difficult life-challenges. I will support you in uncovering your inner strength with genuine kindness and compassion. Online Therapy is convenient, effective, and empowering.
Kirk Burke-Hamilton Lcsw Licsw Hamilton Therapeutic Services Pllc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, JD, LLM, CCTP, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC 20010
I am an empath, highly sensitive person, highly educated and experienced therapist. I try to bI treat patients and clinicians alike who are interested in enhancing their lives and building upon what they already use to guide them. I also I use different modalities to help address those concerns.
I am an empath, highly sensitive person, highly educated and experienced therapist. I try to bI treat patients and clinicians alike who are interested in enhancing their lives and building upon what they already use to guide them. I also I use different modalities to help address those concerns.
Lenore M. Pomerance
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, CGP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC 20009
We come to therapy to change our lives which can only be done by changing ourselves. I believe the most effective changes occur when we can experience and examine our behavior in relation to others. In individual therapy you and I will not only identify and try to understnad how your life experiences have shaped your behavior, but how you and I experience that behavior in our relationship. When I work with couples, I focus on your dynamics of intimacy, power imbalances, money, sexuality, and the impact of family and friends on your couple.
We come to therapy to change our lives which can only be done by changing ourselves. I believe the most effective changes occur when we can experience and examine our behavior in relation to others. In individual therapy you and I will not only identify and try to understnad how your life experiences have shaped your behavior, but how you and I experience that behavior in our relationship. When I work with couples, I focus on your dynamics of intimacy, power imbalances, money, sexuality, and the impact of family and friends on your couple.
Kris Oseth
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCPC, LPCC, CPT
Verified Verified
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC 20010
I will work with you to illuminate the meaning of your experience and help you practice greater self-acceptance. Therapy goals/counseling/education will be tailored to your unique needs. I may show you how to change your behavior by using Mindfulness/changing your thoughts, recovery/harm reduction tools to address substance use, guidance/education/resources for exploring sexual orientation/gender identity/transitioning/coming out, provide couples/individual work for better communication in relationships, and/or I can apply EMDR/somatic-based approaches for trauma/anxiety and even substance using/behavioral urges.
I will work with you to illuminate the meaning of your experience and help you practice greater self-acceptance. Therapy goals/counseling/education will be tailored to your unique needs. I may show you how to change your behavior by using Mindfulness/changing your thoughts, recovery/harm reduction tools to address substance use, guidance/education/resources for exploring sexual orientation/gender identity/transitioning/coming out, provide couples/individual work for better communication in relationships, and/or I can apply EMDR/somatic-based approaches for trauma/anxiety and even substance using/behavioral urges.
Agustin Aguirre Herrera
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC 20010
I am an affirming, trauma-trained therapist who believes in the capacity for healing in a collaborative and compassionate therapeutic space. As a result of our co-created safe space and relationship, you will experience increased resiliency, less reactive behaviors, emotional balance, self-compassion, and an enhanced connection with your internal energy. If you feel overwhelmed by emotions that you consider unhelpful, or if you are feeling hopeless, unsure of what is next, fearful, ashamed, or unable to enjoy life despite being supported and loved by others, therapy might be an ideal opportunity to liberate some of those burdens.
I am an affirming, trauma-trained therapist who believes in the capacity for healing in a collaborative and compassionate therapeutic space. As a result of our co-created safe space and relationship, you will experience increased resiliency, less reactive behaviors, emotional balance, self-compassion, and an enhanced connection with your internal energy. If you feel overwhelmed by emotions that you consider unhelpful, or if you are feeling hopeless, unsure of what is next, fearful, ashamed, or unable to enjoy life despite being supported and loved by others, therapy might be an ideal opportunity to liberate some of those burdens.
William G McVey
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC 20009
Life's journey can be intricate, layered, and unpredictable, often leaving us overwhelmed by anxiety and depression. As a Psychotherapist with a PhD in Clinical Sexology, I specialize in helping individuals and couples regain control and find fulfillment (poly/kink positive). With a trauma-informed and integrative approach, including EMDR and cognitive-based therapy, I empower clients to transform their lives. Let's embark on a journey of healing and self-discovery together.
Life's journey can be intricate, layered, and unpredictable, often leaving us overwhelmed by anxiety and depression. As a Psychotherapist with a PhD in Clinical Sexology, I specialize in helping individuals and couples regain control and find fulfillment (poly/kink positive). With a trauma-informed and integrative approach, including EMDR and cognitive-based therapy, I empower clients to transform their lives. Let's embark on a journey of healing and self-discovery together.
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Verified Verified
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Columbia Heights, Washington, DC 20010
I am a trauma-informed somatic counselor, working with adults at various life stages. I serve a diverse population, with a particular focus on the experiences of LGBTQIA+ individuals. At the core of my practice is the belief that in knowing ourselves, we can show up more authentically with others. Whether your concerns revolve around relationships, sexual identity and gender expression, work-life, anxiety, or depression, I will help you find what you need to navigate your next right steps.
I am a trauma-informed somatic counselor, working with adults at various life stages. I serve a diverse population, with a particular focus on the experiences of LGBTQIA+ individuals. At the core of my practice is the belief that in knowing ourselves, we can show up more authentically with others. Whether your concerns revolve around relationships, sexual identity and gender expression, work-life, anxiety, or depression, I will help you find what you need to navigate your next right steps.
Jennifer Loken
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C, LCSW
Verified Verified
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC 20001
Taking the first step towards therapy can be challenging, but you don't have to do it alone. I bring years of experience and a deep commitment to helping you achieve your goals. We'll work together to identify what issues are important to you from addressing everyday anxiety, stress management, substance use concerns, and sexual health, to addressing the significant impacts of trauma on overall functioning. Together, we'll formulate a plan to move you toward healing.
Taking the first step towards therapy can be challenging, but you don't have to do it alone. I bring years of experience and a deep commitment to helping you achieve your goals. We'll work together to identify what issues are important to you from addressing everyday anxiety, stress management, substance use concerns, and sexual health, to addressing the significant impacts of trauma on overall functioning. Together, we'll formulate a plan to move you toward healing.
Marlow Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, SEP
Verified Verified
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC 20010
Are you feeling stuck or unable to relax? Having difficulty with maintaining boundaries or communicating what you need? Wishing you could feel more affirmed or more comfortable to be yourself? In working with me, you will find that I have a person-centered approach. I will meet you where you are, and we’ll go from there to accomplish your goals. I have over 7 years experience working with adults navigating substance use, anxiety, depression, grief, questions around identity, and many forms of trauma.
Are you feeling stuck or unable to relax? Having difficulty with maintaining boundaries or communicating what you need? Wishing you could feel more affirmed or more comfortable to be yourself? In working with me, you will find that I have a person-centered approach. I will meet you where you are, and we’ll go from there to accomplish your goals. I have over 7 years experience working with adults navigating substance use, anxiety, depression, grief, questions around identity, and many forms of trauma.
Caroline is a seasoned therapist with extensive experience supporting children, adolescents, and families through their unique challenges. After graduating with her Masters and Certificate of Advanced Study from Harvard Graduate School of Education, Caroline was a school counselor for three years. With years of expertise in trauma-informed care, mindfulness practices, and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), she offers a compassionate and effective approach to healing.
Caroline is a seasoned therapist with extensive experience supporting children, adolescents, and families through their unique challenges. After graduating with her Masters and Certificate of Advanced Study from Harvard Graduate School of Education, Caroline was a school counselor for three years. With years of expertise in trauma-informed care, mindfulness practices, and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), she offers a compassionate and effective approach to healing.
Paul Rahn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LGSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC 20010
I believe in everyone’s potential for transformation and change. Compassion, collaboration, and connection are important in my approach to therapy. Mental health challenges affect us all, and I am here to help you explore new perspectives about what you are facing. I believe that you deserve the opportunity to be heard, seen, and acknowledged.
I believe in everyone’s potential for transformation and change. Compassion, collaboration, and connection are important in my approach to therapy. Mental health challenges affect us all, and I am here to help you explore new perspectives about what you are facing. I believe that you deserve the opportunity to be heard, seen, and acknowledged.
I am a Licensed Clinician and Certified Coach with 15+ years of experience. I provide support for clients of various ages and cultural backgrounds and a broad range of clinical and personal concerns. I possess an innate ability to establish trusting and healing relationships, with core values and passion for connecting with genuine compassion and gentle care. I can confidently help to guide you to become "unstuck" from mental/emotional/behavioral burdens, to be able to experience significant relief, even during such intense world crises. Let's start by clarifying which support tools we need to help you to feel and be at your best!
I am a Licensed Clinician and Certified Coach with 15+ years of experience. I provide support for clients of various ages and cultural backgrounds and a broad range of clinical and personal concerns. I possess an innate ability to establish trusting and healing relationships, with core values and passion for connecting with genuine compassion and gentle care. I can confidently help to guide you to become "unstuck" from mental/emotional/behavioral burdens, to be able to experience significant relief, even during such intense world crises. Let's start by clarifying which support tools we need to help you to feel and be at your best!
Peter Fritch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC 20010
I offer trauma-informed, shame-free, LGBT-affirming, sex-positive and kink-positive therapy for each and every person I've had the honor of working with. My practice is grounded in choice and consent, safety, collaboration, trustworthiness, empowerment, and social justice. As a queer therapist and community mental health worker, I've had extensive experience with people struggling with trauma, substance use, and addiction; anxiety, depression, mania, hearing voices, and OCD; with people diagnosed with personality disorders; and with trans adults.
I offer trauma-informed, shame-free, LGBT-affirming, sex-positive and kink-positive therapy for each and every person I've had the honor of working with. My practice is grounded in choice and consent, safety, collaboration, trustworthiness, empowerment, and social justice. As a queer therapist and community mental health worker, I've had extensive experience with people struggling with trauma, substance use, and addiction; anxiety, depression, mania, hearing voices, and OCD; with people diagnosed with personality disorders; and with trans adults.
Amy Anne Gomez
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC 20009
I am committed to providing a safe and non-judgmental space for you to explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences. I am passionate about helping clients navigate through anxiety, depression, life shifts, relationships, dating, sexuality, gender, and trauma. I advocate for a sex-positive atmosphere, believing that sexuality is a vital part of human identity. Together, we'll explore the stories that shape your life, allowing you to better understand yourself and the patterns that may be holding you back.
I am committed to providing a safe and non-judgmental space for you to explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences. I am passionate about helping clients navigate through anxiety, depression, life shifts, relationships, dating, sexuality, gender, and trauma. I advocate for a sex-positive atmosphere, believing that sexuality is a vital part of human identity. Together, we'll explore the stories that shape your life, allowing you to better understand yourself and the patterns that may be holding you back.
The Heights Counseling and Wellness, LLC
Counselor, LPC, NCC, CCTP, CEMDR, RYT
Verified Verified
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC 20010
At The Heights Counseling and Wellness, we understand that the process of wellness can often be a daunting journey. It can feel like you are alone, climbing uphill, without the necessary support to keep moving forward. Whether it's seeking individual counseling during challenging times; desiring to begin a journey of wellness; or looking to support your staff, The Heights Counseling and Wellness will customize services to your unique needs. At The Heights we offer a variety of services all under one roof, including counseling and psychotherapy, wellness coaching, yoga, fitness & nutrition training, and wellness workshops.
At The Heights Counseling and Wellness, we understand that the process of wellness can often be a daunting journey. It can feel like you are alone, climbing uphill, without the necessary support to keep moving forward. Whether it's seeking individual counseling during challenging times; desiring to begin a journey of wellness; or looking to support your staff, The Heights Counseling and Wellness will customize services to your unique needs. At The Heights we offer a variety of services all under one roof, including counseling and psychotherapy, wellness coaching, yoga, fitness & nutrition training, and wellness workshops.
