Therapists in Washington, DC

Learning to navigate the adolescent and young adult years are imperative due to ongoing brain development and so many other factors. Coupled with concerns like feeling depressed and anxious make things even more difficult. Let's help to get you the necessary coping skills and tools to effectively navigate this challenging time. Parents it is also important that you be apart of this process with your child and to gain the necessary knowledge and tools to support your child as they are navigating the therapy process.

My goal as a therapist is to be able to help guide the changes for individuals, by providing them with the tools and support they will need to be successful when they move on from receiving my services. My desire is to help people make life changes that they desire for themselves. There is no one who knows you better, than yourself, that's why you are the pilot and I am your co- pilot of your journey.

Sometimes life stressors can leave you feeling directionless, confused, or overwhelmed. Overcoming these hurdles can be tough, but you don't have to travel this journey alone. GPS provides a unique approach to helping you map your journey to improved mental wellness. Fostering a genuine, supportive, empathic, and affirming relationship with my clients has helped them overcome many challenges. My objective is to help you feel more liberated and confident in expressing your feelings without fear of judgment. As your therapist, I will help you identify your inherent abilities, strengths, and resources to reach your goals in treatment.

Looking for different tools to helps you feel peace, joy and purpose? Overwhelmed, paralyzed or getting stuck in negative cycles that effect the quality of your life? I work with youth and adults who may be struggling with depression, anxiety, transitions, multicultural issues, PTSD, relational problems, self-esteem, and/ or identity. Let's graciously work through these challenges using a variety of approaches including art therapy, psychoeducation, person-centered cognitive behavioral therapy, faith, strengths-based therapy, compassion-focused therapy, and solution-focused therapy.

Therapy is a unique experience for each person. It helps you learn yourself, your relationships (past and present), and how you interact with the world. It is a place of self healing and understanding. It is a place to find safety and refuge to manage stress,anger, guilt, anxiety, overwhelming feelings, trauma, interpersonal conflict, and significant life events. I work with youth and adults to help address these issues. I am trained as a psychodynamic therapist, practicing from a relational standpoint. I use several clinical approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, attachment theory, and trauma focused therapy as needed.