Spirituality Therapists in Washington, DC

Throughout a woman’s life there are many emotional shifts and it takes strength to reach out for support. I understand the many challenges and stress that sometimes might have you not feeling like yourself. Do you feel alone, anxious, tired, sad, angry, irritable, or stressed? I work with women who are experiencing anxiety, depressed mood, grief and loss, fertility, miscarriage, transition to motherhood, and other life changing events. I have specialized training in anxiety, maternal mental health (pregnancy, birth, postpartum, motherhood), child development, and eating disorders.

My goal for every one of my clients is peace, freedom and sanity. For over a decade, I have helped clients who suffer from depression and anxiety, relationship strife, self doubt and the deep despair that results from living in a society that worships perfection, productivity, restriction, and rigidity. ​ My passion is working with those who suffer from a history of dieting, disordered eating, food obsession, and body hatred. The treatment I provide is Body Justice-focused, weight neutral, and anti-diet. I am an IFS-trained therapist, our work together will be warm, playful, transformative, grounding, and fun!

I offer virtual and in-person therapy for adults around the country. My approach is based on the premise that relationships are central in shaping who we are as people and how we experience the world. You and I will spend time in therapy talking about your current and past relationships, with the goal of helping you to develop more fulfilling, intimate, and authentic relationships today, and in turn, to feel better emotionally and physically. In my view, the therapeutic relationship is a partnership in which we work together to help you create the life you desire, and to achieve more self-acceptance and inner peace.

Are you almost ready to give up the possibility that life could be better, that life does not have to be full of internal struggle? Do you want your self-talk to be one that lifts you up and focuses on savoring the positives in your life rather than tearing you down, focusing on the disappointments in your life? Would you want sadness, worries, or anger to not have undue influence on you and not control your life. If yes, it is time to make a choice and reach out to someone who can guide and support you to a better experience of life and a more preferred self.

Thanks for visiting my profile! I specialize in adults (college - 40's) dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship & career challenges, ADHD, OCD, panic attacks, and trauma. My approach is first to understand your struggles and perspective. And, as needed, supplement your instincts with clinical tools/ insights. I draw from modalities such as CBT, humanism, IFS, attachment theory & mindfulness (see Treatment Approach below). I'm also trained in Positive Psychology—aka. the scientific study of happiness. As such, I aim to help clients both (1) overcome challenges and (2) optimize passion/ well-being in their lives.

I enjoy working with people of diverse backgrounds, cultures and orientations. The clients I have served include troubled adolescents, undergraduate and graduate students, military personnel, working adults, single mothers, and people suffering from severe and persistent mental illness. My areas of specialty include anxiety, depression, relationship problems, development of self-esteem, trauma/PTSD, insomnia, fertility concerns, childhood abuse, ADHD, eating disorders, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. I also have experience coaching individuals through career changes as well as other life transitions.

Clients that work best with me include people who are overweight or obese and want to lose weight or are before or after bariatric surgery, families where a loved one has anorexia who needs to realize and understand that they have a problem and need help to recover, people who are neurodiverse in need of executive functioning coaching or navigating the neurotypical world, couples who have relationship difficulties and need help solving relationship problems and getting through a tough phase of their lives. A BMI of 16 or 60? No idea how to harness your high IQ? You love your partner but you fight too much? Reach out to me.

“Be gentle with yourself”! That is my motto, as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland. Life circumstances can happen that are completely out of our control, and helping clients develop the tools to handle adversities in life is my passion. Society has placed a stigma on therapy, and my work is focused on helping individuals realize that taking care of their mental health is just as important as taking care of their physical health. The shame in therapy must the removed!

There is beauty in the complexity of our lives, and often difficulty too. Sometimes, our inner resources and life's challenges don't align, and leave us feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unskilled. My goals is to help you to find more freedom, ease, and wholeness in these moments. I am skilled in working with experiences of depression, anxiety, panic, trauma and chronic pain/illness. I am interested in working with members of the LGBTQIA+ community, neurodivergent folks, and those whose lives question social norms. My approach emphasizes gentleness, mutuality, creativity, and awareness from a trauma-informed, anti-oppressive lens.

I am passionate about working with young children and their families who are experiencing challenges with academics, parenting, separation and divorce, as well as regulatory and behavioral issues. I provide psychological, developmental, and admissions testing. I also conduct play therapy, family therapy, parent guidance, divorce mediation, as well as school consultations. Early intervention and prevention as well as parental involvement is essential and paramount for optimal and favorable treatment outcomes.

Are you feeling overwhelmed? As a Certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, I have strategies to help. No one early in life says, "I hope to feel out of control, stressed, anxious, and have difficulty sleeping when I'm an adult." Yet, so many intelligent, well-intentioned, hard-working individuals find themselves experiencing these kinds of challenges at times. I treat adults who are facing such obstacles and I am fiercely on your side as we collaborate to build resilience and find moments of peacefulness.

Feeling unheard, confused, and alone? These emotions are overwhelming. I am here to support you in processing and identifying triggers, as well as developing effective ways to cope with them.

The journey to wholeness and intimacy is not always an easy path but it is one that can rebuild confidence, repair trust and intimacy, and create transformational growth. Having someone who is compassionate, affirming, and experienced in healing, restoration, and transformation can lead to healing, deeper intimacy, and authentic self and relationships.

Having a safe, nonjudgmental space, to be yourself, and to reflect, discuss, and learn about your reactions, decisions, and challenges can lead to improved well-being. My psychotherapy practice creates that space in a hopeful, compassionate atmosphere. Psychotherapy is a collaborative process. Between your counseling sessions, you are encouraged to reflect and put new skills and insights into practice. I can weave traditional psychotherapy with mindfulness practices to relieve symptoms, promote self-care, make intentional decisions, and grow. Please email me and I'll be able to answer more quickly.

Buckle up! I am here to take a ride with you on your journey to discovering and embracing your authentic self. On this journey, you can gain insight into your healthy patterns that motivate you to live a meaningful life. You can also become more aware of any unhealthy patterns that cause periods of distress and suffering. Throughout this journey, you can explore how your patterns developed over time to better understand yourself, your relationships, and the world around you.

I have provided therapy to a diverse population of individuals in a variety of professional work settings as a licensed psychologist for over 10 years. Currently, I am offering online mental health therapy to help individuals work toward and achieve personal goals. I work with individuals experiencing stress, anxiety, or feeling like they are in a stuck point in their life. I understand creating significant change can be difficult without having some initial support and guidance. I believe practicing new coping strategies until they become established in your life is important to increasing well-being.

Accepting New Carefirst BCBS and Anthem Patients! Clients would describe her as empathic, direct, and funny. She believes we make choices that not only affect the now but also have a huge impact on our future. Balancing those choices is important when understanding the idea of self-care. Together we will face those challenges and work through the mountain known as life. Jenna is a Licensed Graduate Counselor (LGPC00748, LGP11176) in the District of Columbia, and Maryland. She earned her Master Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Monmouth University. She has nine plus years of experience working with relationship

You may hear about body spa, but have you heard about "mind spa"? I will change your perspective in therapy and you will find the therapy is not just talk about your problem. I am experienced in assisting clients to reach their self-realization and help them find peace of their minds again. Yes! That's why we called it's a "mind spa"! I am a person-centered therapist who use holistic approach as my goal is to empower and motivate clients. I draw a variety of modalities (CBT, mindfulness, and Ericksonian hypnosis) to meet clients' needs.

Chicago Psychologists are bringing their expertise & boutique therapies to Washington, DC! Dr. Michelle Kukla is a luminary in the world of clinical psychology & a seasoned expert with over 15 years of enriching the lives of courageous emotional growth seekers. This dynamic powerhouse is a frequent podcast guest for her innovative use of therapies to help accelerate people's healing. Dr. Kukla uses 21st Century mental health care to empower people to become their best version of themselves. She is frequently sought out by entrepreneurs, athletes, & media personalities for her unique therapeutic style. Thriving is within reach!