Strength-Based Therapists in Washington, DC

I specialize in working with women of color who struggle with life transitions, anxiety, & trauma in DC, MD, TX, & FL. I believe everyone needs a supportive environment, but particularly women. It is my goal to support your ability to effectively manage your stress independently. My therapeutic approach is client-centered & integrates a variety of therapeutic approaches to best meet each client’s needs. I want to work with people who want to: improve their overall quality of life, increase their self-awareness, learn to face and cope with stress & difficult emotions, & learn how to be more mindful of the world around themselves.

I specialize in helping my clients to feel a sense of freedom or relief from their anxious thoughts, while also exploring pathways for longer lasting personal and relational change. I work very collaboratively, and my goal is to help my clients to be more comfortable in their minds and effective in their lives. I take a research-informed treatment approach and I see this work as not only a way to get through a crisis or reduce a symptom, but as a path toward having a better toolkit for managing obstacles in the future.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, or money? Maybe you don't quite feel like yourself anymore, and you're not sure what to do. I'm here to support you in creating new coping skills and building the bridge to connect to yourself and your relationships fully again. I value leaning into our strengths and understanding how the systems we live in impact our daily lives. I utilize an eclectic mix of trauma informed approaches including CBT, mindfulness, interpersonal, and somatic tools. I especially welcome humor in our sessions as a tool to find relief in our daily struggles

Are you anxious that you might not be able to handle this big life challenge with your physical & emotional wellbeing, authenticity & integrity, and values & serenity still intact? Are you hopeful that maybe, just maybe, you can come out on the other side of it with new growth & wisdom? Are you struggling to navigate life and find fulfillment, love, & belonging as someone who's “different”, even from some of the people & communities you love most? Are you feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, unseen, unheard, or unfulfilled in your relationships? Do you wrestle with inner whispers of shame, and wonder “Am I enough? Am I good enough?"

I specialize in working with individuals of all ages who are navigating illness, grief, loss, trauma, and professional burnout. My passion for supporting children, teens, young adults and families impacted by a life-limiting medical diagnosis is informed by the years I spent as a pediatric social worker. In my bereavement work, I support clients affected by all manner of death, with a particular focus on grief after the death of a parent, young child or sibling.

I believe therapy is a powerful tool to help you cultivate the life you want. My intention is to create a safe space where you can access inner resources and increase awareness of your authentic self. As a first-generation immigrant, I bring a multicultural lens to our work together, honoring your multifaceted identities and cultural strengths. Infused with humor and compassion, we will work together to identify and build a personal development toolkit for effective communication in relationships, boundary setting, navigating identity struggles, learned behaviors, intergenerational trauma, and explore agency within your life.

Tanisha Richardson is devoted to those who want to improve their mental health. She supports and guides individuals who are facing mental anguish. Together with you, she develops a restorative approach through the use of interventions, tailored coping techniques, and personalized methods that move you forward.

It takes courage, strength, and commitment to find and connect with a therapist, which is why I value and respect the time I spend with each and every client. I make sure that treatment is tailored to your needs and that you feel heard. My passion for therapy, in combination with my education and training, keeps me rooted in up-to-date, evidence-based practices, ensuring that I am able to provide the best possible services to our clients. At Barth Therapy, I specialize in providing services for LGBTQ+ persons, with an emphasis on transgender people of color.

Malca Gottlieb is described by her clients as a wonderful listener -- calm, patient, and deeply insightful about people and their relationships. She works with clients who may feel routinized or feel that their passions and ambitions are being frustrated by their surroundings. She specializes in working with families and individuals who feel that family dynamics may be working against them, and who seek better relationships for themselves and their families. Malca helps her clients engage with the world in a way that prioritizes collaboration over conflict. Malca is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LC50079200) in

Seeking relief from unpleasant feelings like sadness, irritability, anxiety, depression, anger & grief? When you struggle emotionally, small things can require greater effort. You may have feelings or reactions you can’t explain that defy your best strategies for feeling better. Perhaps you find yourself repeating patterns of behavior you’re not proud of. Or lack interest in pursuits you once enjoyed. Maybe you envision a happier, more productive life but don’t know how to get it. Therapy can help you identify and harness your strengths while adapting and altering patterns that don’t serve you well.

Time For Change is an agency that caters to the at-risk youth and adults whom may have experienced trauma or have suffered in a mental health capacity to change behaviors successfully. Time For Change's ideal clients ranges from 18-65. These individuals ideally can be suffering in landing, keeping and maintain employment for the benefits of career establishment. These individuals can be navigating career paths in the midst of going through a psychological set back. Time For Change offers one or one therapy services with navigation of career experiences, which may be constantly affected if not dealt with through therapy.

Welcome to therapy! Whether you’re here for the first time or you’re looking for a check-up you have made the decision to care for yourself. Therapy is about you and the change you want to see for yourself. My goal is to help you feel confident in finding your own solutions to problems no matter the source. This is a partnership, so whether you're struggling with past trauma, relationships, or life changes we will work together to identify and explore barriers holding you back and grow your strengths so you can be fully...You. I have a special interest in exploring how culture and identity impact and sometimes complicate our lives.

Are you struggling with anxiety, OCD, stress or depression? If so, you've come to to the right place. Our 11 Washington, DC therapists specialize in working with young adults (20s and 30s). We offer in-person sessions as well as online therapy for individual counseling and group therapy. Since we opened our doors in 2012, DC Talk Therapy has helped nearly 2,000 clients make positive and sustained changes in their lives. The period between college and middle age can often feel chaotic and scary, filled with major life decisions and significant changes. Let one of our experienced and compassionate therapists help you navigate it all.

Welcome to my practice and thank you for considering me as a companion on your journey towards healing and growth. Are you looking for a compassionate therapist who will listen deeply and attentively to your concerns whether they stem from difficulties coping with relationship issues, work stressors, past traumatic events or simply feeling that your life could have more meaning and depth?

I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years experience working with adults and couples. With a warm but direct approach I encourage a client in their personal growth and development. I utilize a mix of therapies, with a strong basis in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and strengths based theories. I earned my B.A. in psychology and my Master of Social Work at Southern Illinois University - Carbondale. In previous internship and work experiences, I have worked in a variety of different settings including intensive community based programs, inpatient hospitals and outpatient services.

Not Accepting New Clients -- With over 10 years of experience working with at risk youth, substance users, trauma survivors, the LGBTQ community, families in conflict, those with interpersonal relationships struggles, work-life balance challenges, grief, depression, and anxiety. Most of the clients I work with seek relief from stress, confusion, feelings associated with grief/loss, low self-esteem, hopelessness, struggles related to change/adjustment, and feelings of stagnation.

Mywen Baysah, LICSW, LCSW-C, is the heart and mind behind Village Builders Counseling Services as its founder and Lead therapist. We believe in curating a sanctuary that's both nonjudgmental and transformative, allowing you to bravely confront life's hurdles. Our commitment is to arm you with practical tools for everyday life, aimed at breaking counterproductive cycles that might hold you back. Our ethos stems from the profound African Proverb: "It Takes a Village to Raise a Child". This signifies that a whole community's positive influence is pivotal for a child's wholesome growth.

I have over 12 years experience working with both adolescents and adults. I specialize in trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, and other relationship related challenges. I have a level 1 and level 2 trauma certificate from the Ferentz institute and work with both childhood and adult trauma. I am also an Internal Family Systems Certified Therapist. Though trauma is my speciality, I have experience with a wide range of mental health issues.

Individuals who work with me are seeking to explore, understand, and resolve ongoing stress related to identity, anhedonia, immigrant experiences, procrastination, self worth, doubt, workplace stress, relationship challenges, sadness, impulsivity and trauma. These individuals are at times experiencing cognitive, behavioral and emotional presentations such as sadness, worry, avoidance and withdrawal, irrational thoughts, sleep/wake issues, appetite difficulties and more. We explore the new or old experiences that cause, maintain or exacerbate these patterns and uncover new strategies for resolution.