LGBTQ+ Therapists in Forest Hills, Washington, DC
Sarah Brooks
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Forest Hills, Washington, DC 20008 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Every one of us, at some point in our lives, encounters difficulty and hardship. At times, the challenges we find ourselves facing seem insurmountable. Perhaps you had a difficult and painful childhood that interferes with your ability to find happiness and comfort. Maybe your current or past relationships have been draining and confusing—full of conflict and hurt. Have you recently experienced something life-altering or traumatic? Or, are you struggling with unwelcome feelings and behaviors that impact your health, relationships, or career? Whatever obstacles you’re facing, therapy can be an invaluable and freeing experience.
Every one of us, at some point in our lives, encounters difficulty and hardship. At times, the challenges we find ourselves facing seem insurmountable. Perhaps you had a difficult and painful childhood that interferes with your ability to find happiness and comfort. Maybe your current or past relationships have been draining and confusing—full of conflict and hurt. Have you recently experienced something life-altering or traumatic? Or, are you struggling with unwelcome feelings and behaviors that impact your health, relationships, or career? Whatever obstacles you’re facing, therapy can be an invaluable and freeing experience.
Radhika Barrett
Resident in Counseling, MA, NBCC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Forest Hills, Washington, DC 20008
We all have anxieties. We have defenses against hurt that we build up over time, that become solidified into unproductive patterns of behavior and prevent us from living our best lives. We all, from time to time, lose connection with ourselves and those around us, as we try and do the million things that daily life demands of us. It’s okay. You’re not alone.
We all have anxieties. We have defenses against hurt that we build up over time, that become solidified into unproductive patterns of behavior and prevent us from living our best lives. We all, from time to time, lose connection with ourselves and those around us, as we try and do the million things that daily life demands of us. It’s okay. You’re not alone.
Jasmine Gambino
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Forest Hills, Washington, DC 20008 (Online Only)
My goal as a therapist is to inspire hope and change by providing a safe, supportive and nonjudgmental environment to build a therapeutic relationship that allows for courageous “self-study”. With understanding self comes clarity, and relief, which in turn creates the opportunity to cultivate new healthy ways to think, feel, and react. By working collaboratively, you will uncover, understand, and overcome challenges including loneliness, guilt, shame, fear, grief, and self-doubt.
My goal as a therapist is to inspire hope and change by providing a safe, supportive and nonjudgmental environment to build a therapeutic relationship that allows for courageous “self-study”. With understanding self comes clarity, and relief, which in turn creates the opportunity to cultivate new healthy ways to think, feel, and react. By working collaboratively, you will uncover, understand, and overcome challenges including loneliness, guilt, shame, fear, grief, and self-doubt.
Brandi Cihlar
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Forest Hills, Washington, DC 20008 (Online Only)
Are you an adult struggling with depression, anxiety, addiction, or symptoms of Bipolar disorder, OCD, or Personality disorders? You want a therapist who recognizes your strengths and helps you navigate through stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, and abuse. You seek someone who can help you gain insights and see patterns in your life that you might not notice on your own.
Are you an adult struggling with depression, anxiety, addiction, or symptoms of Bipolar disorder, OCD, or Personality disorders? You want a therapist who recognizes your strengths and helps you navigate through stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, and abuse. You seek someone who can help you gain insights and see patterns in your life that you might not notice on your own.
Nina Boyd
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, CSAT-C
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Forest Hills, Washington, DC 20008
I am a strong believer in therapy being a collaborative, healing, and restorative experience. As Pema Chödrön once said, “Let difficulty transform you. And it will. In my experience, we just need help in learning how to not run away.” But that’s easier said than done – what are the steps to getting to a better place? Where do you even start? You are not alone in this journey. I take great pride in building a therapeutic connection and a safe space for you to be your genuine self so that you may find that resiliency within.
I am a strong believer in therapy being a collaborative, healing, and restorative experience. As Pema Chödrön once said, “Let difficulty transform you. And it will. In my experience, we just need help in learning how to not run away.” But that’s easier said than done – what are the steps to getting to a better place? Where do you even start? You are not alone in this journey. I take great pride in building a therapeutic connection and a safe space for you to be your genuine self so that you may find that resiliency within.
Olivia Mancini
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Forest Hills, Washington, DC 20008 (Online Only)
Choosing a therapist can be a daunting task, often undertaken at a time when one is feeling less than powerful. I offer a free phone consultation to potential clients, during which we'll get to know a little bit about each other, and I can answer any questions about the therapeutic process, including scheduling and fees. In my practice, I make use of a variety of theoretical frameworks to help understand and address your symptoms. I employ elements of cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavioral, psychodynamic, art and music therapies, but my focus is always on you as a whole person, understood in the context of your environment.
Choosing a therapist can be a daunting task, often undertaken at a time when one is feeling less than powerful. I offer a free phone consultation to potential clients, during which we'll get to know a little bit about each other, and I can answer any questions about the therapeutic process, including scheduling and fees. In my practice, I make use of a variety of theoretical frameworks to help understand and address your symptoms. I employ elements of cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavioral, psychodynamic, art and music therapies, but my focus is always on you as a whole person, understood in the context of your environment.
Together, we'll navigate the challenges life presents, transforming them into opportunities.
Healing is a Practice! Welcome. As an experianced Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist, I am committed to supporting individuals, couples, and families on their journey toward healing and self-discovery. Now a Maryland Board Approved Supervisor, I am accepting supervisees with provisional G-LCPCs to become fully licensed in Maryland. In addition, I incorporate Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy in my work with families struggling with children and teens and their challenging behaviors. This includes conducting in-home function of behavior assessments, protocols, and interventions to decrease unwanted target behaviors.
Together, we'll navigate the challenges life presents, transforming them into opportunities.
Healing is a Practice! Welcome. As an experianced Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist, I am committed to supporting individuals, couples, and families on their journey toward healing and self-discovery. Now a Maryland Board Approved Supervisor, I am accepting supervisees with provisional G-LCPCs to become fully licensed in Maryland. In addition, I incorporate Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy in my work with families struggling with children and teens and their challenging behaviors. This includes conducting in-home function of behavior assessments, protocols, and interventions to decrease unwanted target behaviors.
Approaching major life transitions can be an exciting process.
Are you considering a major life change or looking for something different for yourself? Perhaps this brings about increased levels of stress and anxiety. I work with many people trying to do the same and have found that process of realizing goals and figuring out the next steps can lie in the smaller moments of your past. I can help you identify and leverage those experiences to discover your own inner resources and strengths. Together, we can explore how to apply those skills to meet new challenges and move forward. Whether you need to practice a bit more or adapt to a new task, therapy with me is a safe space to do just that.
Approaching major life transitions can be an exciting process.
Are you considering a major life change or looking for something different for yourself? Perhaps this brings about increased levels of stress and anxiety. I work with many people trying to do the same and have found that process of realizing goals and figuring out the next steps can lie in the smaller moments of your past. I can help you identify and leverage those experiences to discover your own inner resources and strengths. Together, we can explore how to apply those skills to meet new challenges and move forward. Whether you need to practice a bit more or adapt to a new task, therapy with me is a safe space to do just that.
Elizabeth Melnikoff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW, MSW, MEd
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Forest Hills, Washington, DC 20008 (Online Only)
My goal is to create a space where you feel comfortable to share and know you will be heard during our time together. In tandem, we prioritize your goals and explore the best ways to help you achieve them. I am a general practitioner with a wealth of experience working with clients of all backgrounds who have diverse needs.
My goal is to create a space where you feel comfortable to share and know you will be heard during our time together. In tandem, we prioritize your goals and explore the best ways to help you achieve them. I am a general practitioner with a wealth of experience working with clients of all backgrounds who have diverse needs.
Sabrina Gibb
Counselor, MA, LCPC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Forest Hills, Washington, DC 20008 (Online Only)
With my extensive training in evidence-based practice, in the comfort of a safe, non-judgmental environment, we can work together to make sense of your experience and transform painful emotions, thoughts, behaviors, and dynamics — freeing you to pursue a more fulfilling life and relationships.
Life can be hard. A job relocation, challenging career or significant life transition can make it even harder. Maybe you feel alone, overwhelmed, hopeless or even damaged, and somehow stuck inside of these feelings. When navigating such painful feelings and life moments, it's easy to find yourself "going through the motions" — disconnected from yourself, the people closest to you, and your real purpose in life. If you find yourself in this unsettling space, remember: You don't have to figure it out alone. I work with people just like you — individuals and couples that often appear to have it all together but suffer in silence.
With my extensive training in evidence-based practice, in the comfort of a safe, non-judgmental environment, we can work together to make sense of your experience and transform painful emotions, thoughts, behaviors, and dynamics — freeing you to pursue a more fulfilling life and relationships.
Life can be hard. A job relocation, challenging career or significant life transition can make it even harder. Maybe you feel alone, overwhelmed, hopeless or even damaged, and somehow stuck inside of these feelings. When navigating such painful feelings and life moments, it's easy to find yourself "going through the motions" — disconnected from yourself, the people closest to you, and your real purpose in life. If you find yourself in this unsettling space, remember: You don't have to figure it out alone. I work with people just like you — individuals and couples that often appear to have it all together but suffer in silence.
Kristin E Scopelliti
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Forest Hills, Washington, DC 20008 (Online Only)
“The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction not a destination.” Do you find yourself wondering what you can do to feel better—less anxious, more confident, even happy? It seems like you’ve tried everything but nothing seems to work, at least not for very long. You may be able to support others yet you fall short on supporting yourself. You no longer feel like yourself and worry that it could get worse. Imagine what it would feel like not to constantly worry and to be confident in your ability to handle challenging situations. Therapy is a step in practicing self-awareness and self-care.
“The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction not a destination.” Do you find yourself wondering what you can do to feel better—less anxious, more confident, even happy? It seems like you’ve tried everything but nothing seems to work, at least not for very long. You may be able to support others yet you fall short on supporting yourself. You no longer feel like yourself and worry that it could get worse. Imagine what it would feel like not to constantly worry and to be confident in your ability to handle challenging situations. Therapy is a step in practicing self-awareness and self-care.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Forest Hills, Washington, DC 20008 (Online Only)
If you have come across this page, you may be searching for someone who can help you or a loved one through a difficult time. I work with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, difficult life transitions and traumatic experiences. Whether it be related to work, school, family life or romantic relationships, I'd love to help you navigate life challenges and begin your journey to wellness and fulfilment.
If you have come across this page, you may be searching for someone who can help you or a loved one through a difficult time. I work with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, difficult life transitions and traumatic experiences. Whether it be related to work, school, family life or romantic relationships, I'd love to help you navigate life challenges and begin your journey to wellness and fulfilment.
Kelley York
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Forest Hills, Washington, DC 20008
As a trauma-informed therapist, I support individuals and families in their healing process through acceptance, accountability, and self-love. I am direct and compassionate in the work that I do. My ultimate aim is to foster belonging, healing, and change - whatever that may look like to you. I enjoy guiding others as they navigate their individualized journeys of self-discovery, empowerment, and finding their inherent worth.
As a trauma-informed therapist, I support individuals and families in their healing process through acceptance, accountability, and self-love. I am direct and compassionate in the work that I do. My ultimate aim is to foster belonging, healing, and change - whatever that may look like to you. I enjoy guiding others as they navigate their individualized journeys of self-discovery, empowerment, and finding their inherent worth.
Malca Gottlieb
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Forest Hills, Washington, DC 20008 (Online Only)
Accepting New Patients Now! Malca has over 16 years’ experience as a psychotherapist and social worker and has worked extensively with clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, imposter syndrome, and perfectionism. She is described by her clients as a wonderful listener, calm, patient, and deeply insightful about people and their relationships. She works with clients who may feel routinized or feel that their passions and ambitions are being frustrated by their surroundings.
Accepting New Patients Now! Malca has over 16 years’ experience as a psychotherapist and social worker and has worked extensively with clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, imposter syndrome, and perfectionism. She is described by her clients as a wonderful listener, calm, patient, and deeply insightful about people and their relationships. She works with clients who may feel routinized or feel that their passions and ambitions are being frustrated by their surroundings.
Cara Curcio
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Forest Hills, Washington, DC 20008
Whatever your reason for seeking therapy is—whether it is an addiction, depression, anxiety, body image issues, gender identity—I work to collaboratively to help you get to the root of it to help increase insight about patterns that are playing out in your life. I have been trained in a variety of healing modalities and I take an eclectic approach in my work. I have extensive post-graduate training in psychodynamic theory and process. Additionally, I use cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy principles to guide my interventions.
Whatever your reason for seeking therapy is—whether it is an addiction, depression, anxiety, body image issues, gender identity—I work to collaboratively to help you get to the root of it to help increase insight about patterns that are playing out in your life. I have been trained in a variety of healing modalities and I take an eclectic approach in my work. I have extensive post-graduate training in psychodynamic theory and process. Additionally, I use cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy principles to guide my interventions.
Krista DiVittore
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Forest Hills, Washington, DC 20008 (Online Only)
Availability for new clients in October/November! Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, feeling connected with yourself and others? Are you in a stressful job and find it challenging to lead your team or being able to navigate the work environment? Maybe you feel exhausted, overwhelmed, frustrated, lost, disconnected, etc. Maybe you are looking to work through uncertainty or finding a direction to be able to move through life in a more meaningful way and helps you feel better.
Availability for new clients in October/November! Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, feeling connected with yourself and others? Are you in a stressful job and find it challenging to lead your team or being able to navigate the work environment? Maybe you feel exhausted, overwhelmed, frustrated, lost, disconnected, etc. Maybe you are looking to work through uncertainty or finding a direction to be able to move through life in a more meaningful way and helps you feel better.
Leticia Lopez
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
Verified Verified
Forest Hills, Washington, DC 20008
At times, we can feel stuck, as things were not working as well as they used to. It could be a feeling that you are not functioning as you were before, or life became harder or even boring. Some people may even realize that mild issues or symptoms they always dealt with, have become more intense and severe. For others, they may looking for better understanding their behaviors, feelings and thoughts. I believe that your treatment and solutions are unique, that's why I approach therapy and psychoanalysis as singular processes.
At times, we can feel stuck, as things were not working as well as they used to. It could be a feeling that you are not functioning as you were before, or life became harder or even boring. Some people may even realize that mild issues or symptoms they always dealt with, have become more intense and severe. For others, they may looking for better understanding their behaviors, feelings and thoughts. I believe that your treatment and solutions are unique, that's why I approach therapy and psychoanalysis as singular processes.
Roshni Chatterjee
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Forest Hills, Washington, DC 20008
This is achieved through understanding transgenerational issues/truama, current challenges, and exploring ways to a balanced future.
My practice is built on the core principles of Trauma-Informed Care. I serve diverse group of adults in my practice who struggle with anxiety, depression, childhood trauma, relationship issues, grief etc. Clients benefit from psychoeducation, expressing conflicting feelings, increased self-awareness and implementing cognitive strategies. I also have a sub-speciality that focuses on serving the South Asian diaspora - specifically around issues of generational clashes, agency and choice, and other immigrant issues.
This is achieved through understanding transgenerational issues/truama, current challenges, and exploring ways to a balanced future.
My practice is built on the core principles of Trauma-Informed Care. I serve diverse group of adults in my practice who struggle with anxiety, depression, childhood trauma, relationship issues, grief etc. Clients benefit from psychoeducation, expressing conflicting feelings, increased self-awareness and implementing cognitive strategies. I also have a sub-speciality that focuses on serving the South Asian diaspora - specifically around issues of generational clashes, agency and choice, and other immigrant issues.
Megan M Herbets
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Forest Hills, Washington, DC 20008 (Online Only)
New Group Open! We lose sight of what we truly want for ourselves. Megan’s goal is to empower you to focus on your own experiences rather than on what others expect of you. Born and raised in the Washington Metro area, Megan understands firsthand how the stress of the DMV lifestyle can affect one’s personal life, work life and home life. Clients describe Megan as being creative, quirky, empathetic and reliable. Megan has seven years of experience helping children and adults work through behavioral and emotional struggles related to depression, PTSD, grief, substance abuse, eating disorders, body image, anxiety, family and sexuality.
New Group Open! We lose sight of what we truly want for ourselves. Megan’s goal is to empower you to focus on your own experiences rather than on what others expect of you. Born and raised in the Washington Metro area, Megan understands firsthand how the stress of the DMV lifestyle can affect one’s personal life, work life and home life. Clients describe Megan as being creative, quirky, empathetic and reliable. Megan has seven years of experience helping children and adults work through behavioral and emotional struggles related to depression, PTSD, grief, substance abuse, eating disorders, body image, anxiety, family and sexuality.
Elissa Gross
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Forest Hills, Washington, DC 20008 (Online Only)
Life can be overwhelming and you are not alone in your struggles. Though reaching out for help can feel scary, making this choice is often transformative. You deserve support and to have hope in your life. Therapy with me is a process where this happens and I find it an honor to walk beside and gently guide you through whatever you may be experiencing. I believe in basing our therapeutic relationship on acceptance, genuineness, and empathy. I work with all types of people--children, adolescents, and adults--who are struggling with the external, internal, or both in a non-judgmental, strengths-based, trauma-informed manner.
Life can be overwhelming and you are not alone in your struggles. Though reaching out for help can feel scary, making this choice is often transformative. You deserve support and to have hope in your life. Therapy with me is a process where this happens and I find it an honor to walk beside and gently guide you through whatever you may be experiencing. I believe in basing our therapeutic relationship on acceptance, genuineness, and empathy. I work with all types of people--children, adolescents, and adults--who are struggling with the external, internal, or both in a non-judgmental, strengths-based, trauma-informed manner.
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