Marriage Counseling Therapists in Washington, DC

I am a psychotherapist in a private practice in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington, DC, where I provide individual, couples, and group therapy. I work with adults experiencing a variety of challenges, including depression, anxiety, trauma, difficulties coping with life stressors, emotion regulation, self-esteem issues, and relationship difficulties. I bring a warm, supportive, non-judgmental, and collaborative style to therapy.

Have you been on an emotional roller coaster? Are you overwhelmed with low self-esteem? Are you one of many men and women battling a history of sexual abuse? Is your relationship struggling to survive? You don't have to suffer in silence. You don't have to do this alone. Together we can begin to resolve the challenges in your life, break hurtful and long-standing patterns of behavior, and uncover your true potential.

Welcome! I am an adult psychotherapist, licensed as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) and Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS). These credentials, coupled with nearly 30 years of related experience, allow me to address clients' needs holistically in individual, couples and group psychotherapy. Many individuals struggle with chronic pain, depression, anxiety, loss, addictions, and adjustment to change. My style is direct, compassionate and interactive and relies on evidenced-based practices. I am open to the LGBT community. I aim to help individuals and couples gain insight and make behavioral changes to enhance their lives.

I specialize in adult psychotherapy, including anxiety, depression, self-esteem, substance use, trauma, relationships, and LGBTQ issues. It can be hard to experience hope when we feel stuck in old patterns of thinking and feeling about life, ourselves, and our relationships. This can lead to feelings of stress, confusion, unhappiness, or disappointment. I work to help individuals and couples to examine these patterns and to explore and experiment with new ways of thinking and acting, which in turn can have dramatic impact on how they are feeling.

My name is Patricia Ortez Aparicio a bilingual (Spanish/English) therapist at Hola Counseling Services, LLC. I have my masters in Mental Health Counseling. I'm currently Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Maryland, Licensed Professional Counselor in Washington DC, Mental Health Counselor in Hawaii.

You notice patterns in your life that you want to better understand and change. These patterns show up in relationships, your own stress and struggles, and other areas in which you feel stuck. You want to be able to live your life in a way that feels true to who you are and how you want to show up in your relationships and in the world.

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.

There are many layers and textures in each of our stories and individual healing journeys, that may make us believe that healing is impossible or that inner wellness after trauma is unattainable. You are worthy and capable of the healing you're envisioning. For many of us, a safe healing space is the first step in that journey back to self and is the support we’ve been searching for to become the next best version of ourselves. Together, we co-create the space you need to celebrate your innate wisdom; restore trust in your intuition and voice; and nurture your growth towards more healing and easeful living.

I believe that each and every one of us has a truth, and that discussing those truths can be both a powerful and a painful experience. As a therapist, I am honored to help individuals uncover and rediscover what brings fulfillment, meaning, and connection with themselves and others.

Overcoming mental and emotional challenges can be difficult, but even more when you feel like you are dealing with them alone. It's not always easy finding someone who's willing to listen and understands from a culturally responsive lens, especially when discussing personal challenges that have been discouraged outside of the home. Stress can come from many different avenues of life (career, family, relationships, society, and culture, etc) and can bring about depressions, anxiety, anger, isolation, and low-self esteem. It's not easy learning healthy ways to cope, managing your symptoms, and even recognizing that there's a problem.

Life in DC is demanding. I have helped numerous people who are struggling to manage the professional responsibilities of highly competitive jobs while also trying to navigate challenges in their romantic lives. The people I most commonly work with are bright, motivated professionals who are experiencing significant anxiety trying to meet the expectations of others and may be finding it difficult to carve out emotionally rewarding relationships and experiences. Many people who reach out are also struggling with symptoms of depression and inability to fully find meaning in their lives.

Please note that all sessions are via tele-medicine. I believe that clients seeking counseling services desire tools for living a better life, and I strive to provide those tools. I do not push change on clients, but rather helps them articulate how they want their lives to be, and then collaboratively set out to put the foundation in place to create that life. I feel that clients gain the most from the counseling experience when they feel supported, encouraged, and understood by their therapist. This process works best in a warm, empathetic, and non-judgmental space, which I provide.

Hi, I'm Charlesa! I specialize in individual therapy, and I’m passionate about working with parents, co-parents, and young adults navigating the transition into adulthood. Whether you're dealing with depression, anxiety, life transitions, parenting challenges, self-worth issues, or relationship struggles, I'm here to help.

Do you long to move past circular fights with your partner about the dishes and who does more? Are you exhausted from pushing down your own feelings and needs due to feelings of guilt? Do you desire to move past the surface level conflict and get to the heart of your repeat arguments and feel deeply emotionally connected and best friends with your partner again? Welcome, you're in the right place. I offer traditional, weekly therapy for women as well as customized Intensive (Extended) Therapy options for Premarital Counseling and Couples Counseling for busy couples who want to skip the start/stop of weekly therapy and see change.

You and your partner are not in sync, and are having trouble hearing and understanding each other. You feel sad, scared and angry because you remember how happy you were and this relationship is so important to you. No matter how clear the issues are for you as you try to address them, your partner somehow sees the issues differently. Disagreements aren't getting fully resolved. Or you are dealing with: difficult family, work or social relationships, persistent worries, identity questions, life transitions and adjustments, thinking that you aren't "good enough” for yourself or others, perfectionism, grieving, or healing from trauma.

Being in your 20s and 30s should be full of fun, adventure, exciting relationships, and new opportunities. Right? So why can this time make us feel so anxious, stuck, and uncertain? We come across decision after decision that makes it seem impossible to make the right choice. We've also experienced a pandemic, feelings of isolation, and a loss of practice socializing with others. These factors bring many young adults to therapy to sort through their feelings and needs, begin taking action, and fully understand themselves and the world. I am here to help you take that next step!

I am licensed as a clinical social worker both in the District of Columbia and Maryland. My Master degree in Social Work was obtained from Howard University and my Master degree in Social Sciences was obtained from the University of KwaZulu-Natal. I have been in practice for about seven years at outpatient mental health clinics working with adults. Prior to that I worked as a social worker for six years with at risk children, youths and their families. My areas of specialty include anxiety, trauma, depression, interpersonal conflict, stress management and life transitions. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Interpersonal Therap

I work with adults of all ages on a variety of issues including but not limited to ADHD,anxiety,depression, family conflict, coping, adjustment, and quarter- and mid-life crises. As a life-long competitive athlete, I also work on issues within the sports psychology realm. I will work with you as a partner to define your goals, identify what may be holding you back from living the life you want, and explore realistic ways to make positive change. I offer a safe, honest, and judgment-free space to share and grow. I incorporate cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and mindfulness approaches to tap into and leverage your many strengths.

Ms. Paknejad has been practicing in the Washington, D.C. area for a decade, focusing on supportive services that integrate cultural sensitivity, and physical, and psychological support. Ms. Paknejad has extensive experience working with domestic and international families living and working in the DC MD VA area, including addressing changes in mood and overall functioning and focusing on issues and stresses around assimilation and acculturation due to changes in one's personal and professional settings. Through the use of solution focused techniques, Ms. Paknejad's clients are able to achieve measurable improvements.