CareFirst Therapists in Washington, DC
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My approach to supporting clients gain insight, regulate emotions, explore their thoughts and making conscious choices is patient, curious without "othering", accepting and kind. We'll work through exploring identity, anxiety, substance use, overwhelm, caretaker stress, mood changes and disorders, shame, worry, depression, concentration, transitions/adjustment, immigrant/expat identity, relationships, trauma, grief and more. We'll complete a treatment plan/goals to guide our process. We will explore how and why you adopted certain cognitive, behavioral and emotional patterns and identify new skills to manage or eliminate symptoms.
My approach to supporting clients gain insight, regulate emotions, explore their thoughts and making conscious choices is patient, curious without "othering", accepting and kind. We'll work through exploring identity, anxiety, substance use, overwhelm, caretaker stress, mood changes and disorders, shame, worry, depression, concentration, transitions/adjustment, immigrant/expat identity, relationships, trauma, grief and more. We'll complete a treatment plan/goals to guide our process. We will explore how and why you adopted certain cognitive, behavioral and emotional patterns and identify new skills to manage or eliminate symptoms.
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Regina Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISCW
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20005 (Online Only)
Welcome! If you are feeling overwhelmed by life's hurdles, struggling with anxiety, stress, or apprehension about the future, you are in the right place. Your visit here indicates your readiness to work on a journey of healing, growth, and self-exploration. With 12 years of experience, I specialize in assisting individuals in navigating life's challenges. My therapeutic approach focuses on meeting you where you are, utilizing a trauma focused approach. My goal is to help you uncover more joy and tranquility as you work towards improving your overall well-being.
Welcome! If you are feeling overwhelmed by life's hurdles, struggling with anxiety, stress, or apprehension about the future, you are in the right place. Your visit here indicates your readiness to work on a journey of healing, growth, and self-exploration. With 12 years of experience, I specialize in assisting individuals in navigating life's challenges. My therapeutic approach focuses on meeting you where you are, utilizing a trauma focused approach. My goal is to help you uncover more joy and tranquility as you work towards improving your overall well-being.
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Hyacinth Wellness Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, MHS, LPC
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20036
Our goal at Hyacinth Wellness is to help clients identify obstacles and understand their needs and strengths to achieve personal growth and success within relationships and life goals. We assess current life circumstances, family and medical history, and the larger social context to promote self-awareness and a collaborative plan of growth and change.
Our goal at Hyacinth Wellness is to help clients identify obstacles and understand their needs and strengths to achieve personal growth and success within relationships and life goals. We assess current life circumstances, family and medical history, and the larger social context to promote self-awareness and a collaborative plan of growth and change.
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Dr. Myla D Adams
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20003 (Online Only)
Are you experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety or just stress from everyday life? I specialize in therapeutic intervention and treatment that address these symptoms and other factors complimentary of everyday stressors. Whether its vicarious trauma via news, grief, politics, parenting, work, depression, anxiety or trauma, I welcome anyone to join talk therapy. The goal is to work through, understand and navigate whatever may be disrupting your persona and/or quality of life. Please don't hesitate to reach out to begin the journey of healing.
Are you experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety or just stress from everyday life? I specialize in therapeutic intervention and treatment that address these symptoms and other factors complimentary of everyday stressors. Whether its vicarious trauma via news, grief, politics, parenting, work, depression, anxiety or trauma, I welcome anyone to join talk therapy. The goal is to work through, understand and navigate whatever may be disrupting your persona and/or quality of life. Please don't hesitate to reach out to begin the journey of healing.
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Angele Moss-Baker
Counselor, LPC, LMFT, MAC, SAP
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20011 (Online Only)
“Just like a caterpillar transforms into a beautiful butterfly, you too can experience a process of change, growth, and freedom.”
“Just like a caterpillar transforms into a beautiful butterfly, you too can experience a process of change, growth, and freedom.”
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Massimo Scano
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CAC II , CSAC
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20009
In my practice I am guided by the belief that change is possible and that every person has the capacity for healthy growth and development but may at times need help in accessing inner resources for positive change. I believe a therapist-client relationship that is characterized by empathy, curiosity, acceptance and caring is what facilitates the therapeutic process. I aim to provide an environment where my clients feel safe and free to explore their feelings, thoughts, needs and goals - an environment where we can work together at understanding what is keeping them from living a more fulfilling life.
In my practice I am guided by the belief that change is possible and that every person has the capacity for healthy growth and development but may at times need help in accessing inner resources for positive change. I believe a therapist-client relationship that is characterized by empathy, curiosity, acceptance and caring is what facilitates the therapeutic process. I aim to provide an environment where my clients feel safe and free to explore their feelings, thoughts, needs and goals - an environment where we can work together at understanding what is keeping them from living a more fulfilling life.
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Jessica Dinan
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, Student, Intern
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20016
Are you feeling stuck or dissatisfied with your relationship or job? Troubled by your teen’s mood, decision-making skills or grades? Do you have concerns about your child’s development, learning, or behavior? I help children, teens, and adults to handle life’s challenges. Children respond well to me because I welcome them just as they are. Teens like that I can speak in plain language with them, about issues they face growing up in an increasingly-complicated and technologically-advanced world. Adults appreciate that I work from a strengths-based and empowerment approach.
Are you feeling stuck or dissatisfied with your relationship or job? Troubled by your teen’s mood, decision-making skills or grades? Do you have concerns about your child’s development, learning, or behavior? I help children, teens, and adults to handle life’s challenges. Children respond well to me because I welcome them just as they are. Teens like that I can speak in plain language with them, about issues they face growing up in an increasingly-complicated and technologically-advanced world. Adults appreciate that I work from a strengths-based and empowerment approach.
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Therapeutic Links - Florian Portis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20036 (Online Only)
My focus is to help you address issues that bring about uncertainty, confusion and stress. Together we will establish goals and strategies to help you work through those moments of frustration when you feel overwhelmed, stuck or not making any progress. If you are experiencing depression, anxiety, grief & loss, difficulty adjusting to a life transition, or relationship issues, you will benefit from my psycho-educational and solution-focused approach to therapy.
My focus is to help you address issues that bring about uncertainty, confusion and stress. Together we will establish goals and strategies to help you work through those moments of frustration when you feel overwhelmed, stuck or not making any progress. If you are experiencing depression, anxiety, grief & loss, difficulty adjusting to a life transition, or relationship issues, you will benefit from my psycho-educational and solution-focused approach to therapy.
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Jalyn Harden is a licensed clinical social worker living and evolving in Washington, DC. She genuinely enjoys working with women, and has a focus on empowerment in dating, sexuality, and relationships. Her work is influenced by a mind-body-spirit approach to therapy, incorporating several evidence-based orientations.
Jalyn Harden is a licensed clinical social worker living and evolving in Washington, DC. She genuinely enjoys working with women, and has a focus on empowerment in dating, sexuality, and relationships. Her work is influenced by a mind-body-spirit approach to therapy, incorporating several evidence-based orientations.
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SMILE Therapy Services LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20003
We are now accepting self-pay clients in Georgia. SMILE Therapy Services LLC consist of Licensed professional Therapists whose goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, we look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.
We are now accepting self-pay clients in Georgia. SMILE Therapy Services LLC consist of Licensed professional Therapists whose goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, we look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.
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Debra Cruz Counseling, LLC.
Licensed Professional Counselor, CEAP, CEC, LCPC, LPC
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20016 (Online Only)
Debra Ann Cruz is a speaker, author, psychotherapist, and executive coach, and romantic intimacy specialist. Over the past 20 years, I have worked hard to create an innovative blend of psychotherapy, spirituality, and executive coaching to help clients reach breakthroughs and emotional healing to level up to own the success and prosperity they desire and deserve. Her specialty is helping high-functioning professionals, executives, and leaders to stop holding themselves back due to a negative internal dialogue of fear, anxiety, and self-doubt from their past.
Debra Ann Cruz is a speaker, author, psychotherapist, and executive coach, and romantic intimacy specialist. Over the past 20 years, I have worked hard to create an innovative blend of psychotherapy, spirituality, and executive coaching to help clients reach breakthroughs and emotional healing to level up to own the success and prosperity they desire and deserve. Her specialty is helping high-functioning professionals, executives, and leaders to stop holding themselves back due to a negative internal dialogue of fear, anxiety, and self-doubt from their past.
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Shamella Joy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LGSW
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20036 (Online Only)
I am on a mission to help clients experience a less daunting and more rewarding path through parenthood. Having been through the fertility process and now motherhood, I know just how scary and difficult it can be. I specialize in helping new parents struggling with the challenges of postpartum life and clients struggling with the uncertainties of fertility and perinatal loss. I wish I had someone there for me who understood all that this experience brings up and I hope to be that empathic support for my clients.
I am on a mission to help clients experience a less daunting and more rewarding path through parenthood. Having been through the fertility process and now motherhood, I know just how scary and difficult it can be. I specialize in helping new parents struggling with the challenges of postpartum life and clients struggling with the uncertainties of fertility and perinatal loss. I wish I had someone there for me who understood all that this experience brings up and I hope to be that empathic support for my clients.
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I have a passion for working with clients through intrapersonal and relational concerns related to attachment. By using Emotionally Focused Therapy, Person centered therapy, Mindfulness, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, I hope to empower my clients with tools to create authentic connections with others, while also prioritizing self-exploration and self-acceptance. I have a special interest in working with couples, burnout, depression and anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, relationship issues, and effective communication.
I have a passion for working with clients through intrapersonal and relational concerns related to attachment. By using Emotionally Focused Therapy, Person centered therapy, Mindfulness, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, I hope to empower my clients with tools to create authentic connections with others, while also prioritizing self-exploration and self-acceptance. I have a special interest in working with couples, burnout, depression and anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, relationship issues, and effective communication.
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Peter Devlin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20003
I practice a relational form of psychodynamic/humanistic therapy that views the therapeutic relationship as central to the therapeutic process. However. I also incorporate therapeutic tools from difrrent pychotherapeutic modalities, including CBT, DBT, and psychoanalysis . I have had great success working with people who have had difficulty connecting to therapists in the past and am noted for working with high-conflict couples. I enjoy working with couples utilizing. among other modalities, the Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy, which aren't necessarily exclusive to each other
I practice a relational form of psychodynamic/humanistic therapy that views the therapeutic relationship as central to the therapeutic process. However. I also incorporate therapeutic tools from difrrent pychotherapeutic modalities, including CBT, DBT, and psychoanalysis . I have had great success working with people who have had difficulty connecting to therapists in the past and am noted for working with high-conflict couples. I enjoy working with couples utilizing. among other modalities, the Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy, which aren't necessarily exclusive to each other
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Have you ever experienced a scary situation that turned your world upside down? Do you ever feel as if you’re reliving the event all of the sudden? Or perhaps you find yourself feeling intense fear, anxiety, shame, sadness, or disconnected from yourself, or maybe you are just numb to all feelings. Trauma can come in many different forms. It can result from experiencing abuse as a child, racism or homophobia, witnessing violence at home or in your community, or other situations where you felt powerless and afraid. Many people who have experienced trauma are left to deal with the difficult emotions that seem to come out of nowhere.
Have you ever experienced a scary situation that turned your world upside down? Do you ever feel as if you’re reliving the event all of the sudden? Or perhaps you find yourself feeling intense fear, anxiety, shame, sadness, or disconnected from yourself, or maybe you are just numb to all feelings. Trauma can come in many different forms. It can result from experiencing abuse as a child, racism or homophobia, witnessing violence at home or in your community, or other situations where you felt powerless and afraid. Many people who have experienced trauma are left to deal with the difficult emotions that seem to come out of nowhere.
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Dr. Britt Lindon: Individual And Couples Counselor
Psychologist, PhD, Anxiety, Couples, Trauma
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20024
Modern relationships are HARD. It’s a struggle to find the right person OR to wonder if your current partner is possibly the wrong person. It’s tough when you feel burned by or totally confused about your path. Maybe you’ve even made choices or overlooked things you now regret. Or, maybe it’s a relationship with a boss or coworkers who undervalue you or play favorites with others. Your work ethic and good ideas have long taken a backseat to putting out fires or just avoiding things way more than you should. You’re past thinking that life’s fair. But, you never thought that things could go THIS wrong or get under your skin THIS much.
Modern relationships are HARD. It’s a struggle to find the right person OR to wonder if your current partner is possibly the wrong person. It’s tough when you feel burned by or totally confused about your path. Maybe you’ve even made choices or overlooked things you now regret. Or, maybe it’s a relationship with a boss or coworkers who undervalue you or play favorites with others. Your work ethic and good ideas have long taken a backseat to putting out fires or just avoiding things way more than you should. You’re past thinking that life’s fair. But, you never thought that things could go THIS wrong or get under your skin THIS much.
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Kristin E Scopelliti
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20016 (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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Dandelion Counseling & Care
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, LCSW, LCSW-C, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20016
We a group psychotherapy practice comprised of clinicians who provide compassionate counseling and therapy services, using a team approach, to meet the diverse needs of busy Washingtonians. We love to support families or people individually in their journeys to live healthier and more well lives. Our team includes graduate student interns, provisionally-licensed clinicians, fully licensed clinicians, and an executive leadership and life coach.
We a group psychotherapy practice comprised of clinicians who provide compassionate counseling and therapy services, using a team approach, to meet the diverse needs of busy Washingtonians. We love to support families or people individually in their journeys to live healthier and more well lives. Our team includes graduate student interns, provisionally-licensed clinicians, fully licensed clinicians, and an executive leadership and life coach.
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Genevieve Loving
Counselor, MS, LGPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20009 (Online Only)
I'm skilled in helping clients who are dealing with but not limited to anxiety, depression, eating disorders, relationship issues, anger and stress management. My theorectical approaches help my clients acquire new, necessary skills and ways of learning how to be more self aware in order to promote self actualization to help change behaviors that cause problems in their daily lives. My therapeutic practices help my clients look at their own thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I help my clients replace negative thoughts with more positive and realistic ones. Everyday is a second chance!
I'm skilled in helping clients who are dealing with but not limited to anxiety, depression, eating disorders, relationship issues, anger and stress management. My theorectical approaches help my clients acquire new, necessary skills and ways of learning how to be more self aware in order to promote self actualization to help change behaviors that cause problems in their daily lives. My therapeutic practices help my clients look at their own thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I help my clients replace negative thoughts with more positive and realistic ones. Everyday is a second chance!
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I have experience working with diverse populations who struggle with various issues (e.g., anxiety, life transitions, interpersonal relationships). I use empathy, reflective listening, and open-ended questioning to support clients in resolving their ambivalence and finding intrinsic motivation to make positive changes. I can help you manage life transitions and navigate those areas in which you need a perspective from an expert.
I have experience working with diverse populations who struggle with various issues (e.g., anxiety, life transitions, interpersonal relationships). I use empathy, reflective listening, and open-ended questioning to support clients in resolving their ambivalence and finding intrinsic motivation to make positive changes. I can help you manage life transitions and navigate those areas in which you need a perspective from an expert.
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CareFirst Therapists
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield is a not-for-profit, non-stock health services company which, through its affiliates and subsidiaries, offers a comprehensive portfolio of products and administrative services to individuals and groups in Maryland, the District of Columbia and portions of Northern Virginia.