Therapists in Spring Valley, Washington, DC
Elle Smiley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LGSW
Verified Verified
Spring Valley, Washington, DC 20016
Are you navigating the intersection of being queer and neurodivergent in a world that doesn’t seem to have been built for you? Learning to love all the parts of yourself is so much more challenging when you’re surrounded by systems and structures that aren’t affirming or flexible. Many of us in these communities navigate issues such as sensory sensitivity, relationship struggles, chronic dysregulation, and executive dysfunction. As a queer neurodivergent person, I understand the complexities and unique challenges you may face. Compassion is at the center of my approach.
Are you navigating the intersection of being queer and neurodivergent in a world that doesn’t seem to have been built for you? Learning to love all the parts of yourself is so much more challenging when you’re surrounded by systems and structures that aren’t affirming or flexible. Many of us in these communities navigate issues such as sensory sensitivity, relationship struggles, chronic dysregulation, and executive dysfunction. As a queer neurodivergent person, I understand the complexities and unique challenges you may face. Compassion is at the center of my approach.
Kandace Jones
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Spring Valley, Washington, DC 20016 (Online Only)
I’m a behavioral health therapist and vocational rehabilitation counselor committed to helping people learn how to build confidence and love within themselves and healthier relationships with others. I also assist veterans and others in transition - whether it’s a career change, new health concerns, or a change in family dynamics.
I’m a behavioral health therapist and vocational rehabilitation counselor committed to helping people learn how to build confidence and love within themselves and healthier relationships with others. I also assist veterans and others in transition - whether it’s a career change, new health concerns, or a change in family dynamics.
Jennifer Anne Spinner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Spring Valley, Washington, DC 20016
With me, you will learn to cherish yourself and/or your partner as never before. Within my safe, compassionate setting your relationships can move from flailing to flourishing in minimal time. I offer a science based method in a caring, warm environment. I use RLT (Relational Life Therapy), which is the most effective therapy for individuals and couples. Other therapists teach skills. I will teach you how to be in the mindset to use these skills Effectively. You will embrace yourself, your partner and other people in your life, more than you ever thought possible. I study with the NYT Bestselling author Terrence Real.
With me, you will learn to cherish yourself and/or your partner as never before. Within my safe, compassionate setting your relationships can move from flailing to flourishing in minimal time. I offer a science based method in a caring, warm environment. I use RLT (Relational Life Therapy), which is the most effective therapy for individuals and couples. Other therapists teach skills. I will teach you how to be in the mindset to use these skills Effectively. You will embrace yourself, your partner and other people in your life, more than you ever thought possible. I study with the NYT Bestselling author Terrence Real.
Michelle Cotter Richards
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, JD, LICSW, LCSW, PCC
Verified Verified
Spring Valley, Washington, DC 20016
Waitlist for new clients
I love helping lawyers and other stressed out and exhausted human beings heal, grow, and thrive by reconnecting to themselves and the people they love. As a former BigLaw and in-house lawyer, I know how the overwhelming stress and demands of our profession can take a toll on both us and our relationships. I work with individuals and couples to tame that stress and build lives and relationships full of meaning, peace, and joy.
I love helping lawyers and other stressed out and exhausted human beings heal, grow, and thrive by reconnecting to themselves and the people they love. As a former BigLaw and in-house lawyer, I know how the overwhelming stress and demands of our profession can take a toll on both us and our relationships. I work with individuals and couples to tame that stress and build lives and relationships full of meaning, peace, and joy.
Judith Wides
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MEd, LMFT, BACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Spring Valley, Washington, DC 20016
I am a seasoned clinician with 30+ years of working both nationally and internationally with children, families and educational programs. I am licensed and credentialed in both the US and the UK. I have spent my career supporting children, parents, individuals, and couples. I am known for building strong collaborative relationships with families, schools, and allied professionals. The scope of my practice includes early childhood education and mental health, child development, parenting support, couples counseling, adolescent mentoring, women’s health, and expert collaboration with educational institutions.
I am a seasoned clinician with 30+ years of working both nationally and internationally with children, families and educational programs. I am licensed and credentialed in both the US and the UK. I have spent my career supporting children, parents, individuals, and couples. I am known for building strong collaborative relationships with families, schools, and allied professionals. The scope of my practice includes early childhood education and mental health, child development, parenting support, couples counseling, adolescent mentoring, women’s health, and expert collaboration with educational institutions.
Theresa Nowakowski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Spring Valley, Washington, DC 20016 (Online Only)
Navigating relationships, career changes, family stress, or significant life transitions can be overwhelming. For women, trauma from these experiences can lead to deep anxiety, depression, and emotional exhaustion. The impact of unresolved trauma can manifest as persistent worry, emotional numbness, or even physical symptoms. Recognizing and addressing these challenges is crucial for finding balance and peace. I look forward to supporting you as you seek processing these experiences.
Navigating relationships, career changes, family stress, or significant life transitions can be overwhelming. For women, trauma from these experiences can lead to deep anxiety, depression, and emotional exhaustion. The impact of unresolved trauma can manifest as persistent worry, emotional numbness, or even physical symptoms. Recognizing and addressing these challenges is crucial for finding balance and peace. I look forward to supporting you as you seek processing these experiences.
Brittany LaFleur
Counselor, MS, LCPC-S, RPT
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Spring Valley, Washington, DC 20016
Brittany LaFleur is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Supervisor (LCPC-S) with a deep passion for aiding individuals in their journey towards becoming their best selves, hence why she started Your Best Self therapeutic services in 2018. Brittany creates a safe & confidential space to guide clients’ exploration of their inner worlds. She has a dynamic, compassionate & direct style of connecting with clients and leads a team of several other talented therapists.
Brittany LaFleur is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Supervisor (LCPC-S) with a deep passion for aiding individuals in their journey towards becoming their best selves, hence why she started Your Best Self therapeutic services in 2018. Brittany creates a safe & confidential space to guide clients’ exploration of their inner worlds. She has a dynamic, compassionate & direct style of connecting with clients and leads a team of several other talented therapists.
Dr. Brooke Stroud
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD, MSc
Verified Verified
Spring Valley, Washington, DC 20016
I offer an integrative approach to therapy, incorporating Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), psychodynamic psychotherapy and mindfulness to achieve the change you seek. I am also trained in Play Therapy, SPACE for parents of anxious children, adolescents and young adults, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).
I offer an integrative approach to therapy, incorporating Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), psychodynamic psychotherapy and mindfulness to achieve the change you seek. I am also trained in Play Therapy, SPACE for parents of anxious children, adolescents and young adults, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).
I believe that most people struggle at some points in their life. Many people find a way through that struggle, but it can take a while, and some people get stuck in the struggle. I can help you get to the root of what’s holding you back. One of my strengths is helping people dig through the clutter to find the real reasons they are stuck. Therapy is a place to process emotions and examine ways of thinking that hold us back from living a fuller and more fulfilling life. My priorities are to meet you where you are, figure out what’s going on together, and develop effective plans for change, to conquer challenges and nurture growth.
I believe that most people struggle at some points in their life. Many people find a way through that struggle, but it can take a while, and some people get stuck in the struggle. I can help you get to the root of what’s holding you back. One of my strengths is helping people dig through the clutter to find the real reasons they are stuck. Therapy is a place to process emotions and examine ways of thinking that hold us back from living a fuller and more fulfilling life. My priorities are to meet you where you are, figure out what’s going on together, and develop effective plans for change, to conquer challenges and nurture growth.
Christopher Dillon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Spring Valley, Washington, DC 20016 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 15 years of experience. I have helped adult clients to address mental health concerns including: depression, anxiety, PTSD/trauma, grief, life transitions, and more. I am EMDR Certified and I specialize in working with clients who have experienced trauma or ongoing feelings of anxiety and depression.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 15 years of experience. I have helped adult clients to address mental health concerns including: depression, anxiety, PTSD/trauma, grief, life transitions, and more. I am EMDR Certified and I specialize in working with clients who have experienced trauma or ongoing feelings of anxiety and depression.
Paula Natalia Otero
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Spring Valley, Washington, DC 20016
You want to live a meaningful and fulfilled life, but instead, you feel exhausted, overwhelmed by anxiety, or uncertain about the future. Adjusting to a new place or navigating a major life transition can leave you questioning your identity. Are you struggling to reconcile who you’ve been with who you’re becoming? On the outside, everything seems fine, but on the inside, negative self-talk and self-doubt take over. You may appear in control, yet deep down, you feel disconnected from the life you want to live.
You want to live a meaningful and fulfilled life, but instead, you feel exhausted, overwhelmed by anxiety, or uncertain about the future. Adjusting to a new place or navigating a major life transition can leave you questioning your identity. Are you struggling to reconcile who you’ve been with who you’re becoming? On the outside, everything seems fine, but on the inside, negative self-talk and self-doubt take over. You may appear in control, yet deep down, you feel disconnected from the life you want to live.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LGSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Spring Valley, Washington, DC 20016
I'm so glad you're here. Do you feel stressed, overwhelmed, and ready for change? We might be good fit if you want to understand why you feel miserable or anxious despite "doing it all". Maybe you are compassionate to everyone in your life, except YOU. Maybe you have been in talk therapy and you are feeling stuck or ready to try something different. I help my clients move beyond talk therapy toward healing recurring negative patterns in their life, anxiety, depression, anger, overwhelm, relationship issues, trouble getting new habits to stick, compulsively using external things to feel better (i.e. work, people, alcohol), and more.
I'm so glad you're here. Do you feel stressed, overwhelmed, and ready for change? We might be good fit if you want to understand why you feel miserable or anxious despite "doing it all". Maybe you are compassionate to everyone in your life, except YOU. Maybe you have been in talk therapy and you are feeling stuck or ready to try something different. I help my clients move beyond talk therapy toward healing recurring negative patterns in their life, anxiety, depression, anger, overwhelm, relationship issues, trouble getting new habits to stick, compulsively using external things to feel better (i.e. work, people, alcohol), and more.
I work with adults treating anxiety, OCD, life transitions, and women's issues. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP), Mindfulness, Solution Focused Therapy, as a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and Certified Anxiety Treatment Professional. I utilize my experience working with adults, college transitions, social media impacts, life transitions, management of stress and many more. I treat based on my experience and willingness to meet all my clients where they are in their journey.
I work with adults treating anxiety, OCD, life transitions, and women's issues. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP), Mindfulness, Solution Focused Therapy, as a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and Certified Anxiety Treatment Professional. I utilize my experience working with adults, college transitions, social media impacts, life transitions, management of stress and many more. I treat based on my experience and willingness to meet all my clients where they are in their journey.
Chris Luckett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LGSW
Verified Verified
Spring Valley, Washington, DC 20016
Are you feeling stuck or frustrated? Has a recent transition left you with unexpected and unanswered questions? For some people, it could be related to their family. For others it has to do with work or relationships. In these times we can feel confused, aggravated, or helpless. I'm passionate about working with individuals and couples to help them understand how their experiences and relationships sometimes leave them feeling disappointed, unfulfilled, or lonely. With that understanding, they’re empowered to make changes that break unproductive patterns, reduce conflict, and ultimately find more joy in their lives.
Are you feeling stuck or frustrated? Has a recent transition left you with unexpected and unanswered questions? For some people, it could be related to their family. For others it has to do with work or relationships. In these times we can feel confused, aggravated, or helpless. I'm passionate about working with individuals and couples to help them understand how their experiences and relationships sometimes leave them feeling disappointed, unfulfilled, or lonely. With that understanding, they’re empowered to make changes that break unproductive patterns, reduce conflict, and ultimately find more joy in their lives.
Ilene Marto Atiyah
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Spring Valley, Washington, DC 20016
I am deeply passionate about supporting every person I encounter to lead a life worth living. I offer a warm and mindful space to celebrate strengths and explore challenges while balancing the dialectics of acceptance and change.
I am deeply passionate about supporting every person I encounter to lead a life worth living. I offer a warm and mindful space to celebrate strengths and explore challenges while balancing the dialectics of acceptance and change.
Taylor V Pinckney
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Spring Valley, Washington, DC 20016
I am a openly Queer identified Clinical Social Worker. I have been providing psychotherapy to youth and families since 2017. I am trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral therapy, an evidence-based treatment for children and adolescents impacted by trauma and their parents or caregivers. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to address Anxiety, Depression, Panic Disorder, Gender Dysphoria, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Grief, and Adjustment Disorders. Much of my career has been working with individuals and families in the BIPOC community and the LGBTQIA+ community ages 14+.
I am a openly Queer identified Clinical Social Worker. I have been providing psychotherapy to youth and families since 2017. I am trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral therapy, an evidence-based treatment for children and adolescents impacted by trauma and their parents or caregivers. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to address Anxiety, Depression, Panic Disorder, Gender Dysphoria, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Grief, and Adjustment Disorders. Much of my career has been working with individuals and families in the BIPOC community and the LGBTQIA+ community ages 14+.
Carol Jarboe
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Not Verified Not Verified
Spring Valley, Washington, DC 20016
As a Licensed Professional Counselor in private practice in Virginia and D.C, I specialize in helping clients with issues that keep them from feeling and performing at their best. Using an holistic and interpersonal approach allows me to integrate aspects of the whole self. I help clients with anxiety & transition issues that surround relationship conflicts, stress, job, grief and health concerns, etc. We can examine feeling overwhelmed, while looking at past and current patterns and how they may be affecting your life. If you are looking for more meaning and purpose in your life, I am happy to walk that path with you, as well.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor in private practice in Virginia and D.C, I specialize in helping clients with issues that keep them from feeling and performing at their best. Using an holistic and interpersonal approach allows me to integrate aspects of the whole self. I help clients with anxiety & transition issues that surround relationship conflicts, stress, job, grief and health concerns, etc. We can examine feeling overwhelmed, while looking at past and current patterns and how they may be affecting your life. If you are looking for more meaning and purpose in your life, I am happy to walk that path with you, as well.
Quinn K Smelser
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC, RPT
Verified Verified
Spring Valley, Washington, DC 20016 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
You have taken a very courageous step in seeking therapy. I have counseled children, families, and individuals at all stages of life. Over the course of my career, I have worked in urban, rural, and suburban communities, under government-funded grants, and through private funding in homes, schools, and residential treatment. Using an integrative approach that is trauma-informed, evidence-based, and family systems oriented, I draw from attachment theory, neurobiology research, systems theory, cognitive-behavioral theory, and existentialism. I also am an approved clinical supervisor in Maryland.
You have taken a very courageous step in seeking therapy. I have counseled children, families, and individuals at all stages of life. Over the course of my career, I have worked in urban, rural, and suburban communities, under government-funded grants, and through private funding in homes, schools, and residential treatment. Using an integrative approach that is trauma-informed, evidence-based, and family systems oriented, I draw from attachment theory, neurobiology research, systems theory, cognitive-behavioral theory, and existentialism. I also am an approved clinical supervisor in Maryland.
I am Founder and Director of the Capital Institute for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Since 2003, the Institute has been a leading provider of research-proven treatments and compassionate care. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) has been shown to be effective for a number of problems, including: depression, bipolar disorder, generalized anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), hoarding, phobias, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), eating disorders, insomnia, chronic pain, personality disorders, and relationship problems. Studies find most patients in CBT have significant reduction in symptoms and distress.
I am Founder and Director of the Capital Institute for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Since 2003, the Institute has been a leading provider of research-proven treatments and compassionate care. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) has been shown to be effective for a number of problems, including: depression, bipolar disorder, generalized anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), hoarding, phobias, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), eating disorders, insomnia, chronic pain, personality disorders, and relationship problems. Studies find most patients in CBT have significant reduction in symptoms and distress.
Chris Cartledge
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Spring Valley, Washington, DC 20016 (Online Only)
A lifetime of experiences and challenges has the ability to hinder us from recognizing our true potential to heal and live fulfilling lives. I enjoy working with clients that are ready to change their lives or are unsure of where to begin. You may have longstanding issues or a brand new challenge you're facing; given some support you can gain the emotional, physical, and mental skills to recover and accomplish your goals.
A lifetime of experiences and challenges has the ability to hinder us from recognizing our true potential to heal and live fulfilling lives. I enjoy working with clients that are ready to change their lives or are unsure of where to begin. You may have longstanding issues or a brand new challenge you're facing; given some support you can gain the emotional, physical, and mental skills to recover and accomplish your goals.
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Number of Therapists in Spring Valley, Washington, DC
200+
Average cost per session
$190
Therapists in Spring Valley, Washington, DC who prioritize treating:
| 95% | Anxiety |
| 92% | Depression |
| 85% | Relationship Issues |
| 77% | Self Esteem |
| 67% | Stress |
| 66% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 62% | Grief |
Average years in practice
14 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 74% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
| 63% | CareFirst |
| 51% | Aetna |
How Therapists in Spring Valley, Washington, DC see their clients
| 62% | In Person and Online | |
| 38% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 87% | Female | |
| 12% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |