Stress Therapists in Washington, DC
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.
Mary Unverferth
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20036 (Online Only)
I work with early career professionals struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and difficult career changes.
Therapy works best when you’re feeling understood. By processing and understanding the events of your life and your reaction to them, we will identify healthy coping strategies to manage stress and strong emotions. Have you experienced a loss that feels overwhelming? Feeling “stuck” or alone in your grief? Together, we can work to help you feel better. Our lives and problems can be more deeply understood through a structured reflection of the past. I use a mix of psychodynamic psychotherapy and cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) to help people notice and be curious about their feelings, thoughts, behaviors.
I work with early career professionals struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and difficult career changes.
Therapy works best when you’re feeling understood. By processing and understanding the events of your life and your reaction to them, we will identify healthy coping strategies to manage stress and strong emotions. Have you experienced a loss that feels overwhelming? Feeling “stuck” or alone in your grief? Together, we can work to help you feel better. Our lives and problems can be more deeply understood through a structured reflection of the past. I use a mix of psychodynamic psychotherapy and cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) to help people notice and be curious about their feelings, thoughts, behaviors.
Welcome! I am a results-oriented therapist who specializes in helping individuals break free of old patterns, find motivation, form deeper relationships, and manage difficult transitions. Using foundations of attachment and neuroscience, I work collaboratively with clients to help them gain insight into how they are "wired". This blueprint allows us to develop effective strategies that both reduce immediate stress and make lasting impacts on your overall well-being and life satisfaction. I believe that the therapist-client connection is paramount to this work and strive to provide a space that is safe, thought-provoking, (sometimes) fun, and always real.
Welcome! I am a results-oriented therapist who specializes in helping individuals break free of old patterns, find motivation, form deeper relationships, and manage difficult transitions. Using foundations of attachment and neuroscience, I work collaboratively with clients to help them gain insight into how they are "wired". This blueprint allows us to develop effective strategies that both reduce immediate stress and make lasting impacts on your overall well-being and life satisfaction. I believe that the therapist-client connection is paramount to this work and strive to provide a space that is safe, thought-provoking, (sometimes) fun, and always real.
Pierce provides education about stress physiology, how stress and emotions interact with chronic pain, and how biofeedback and specific relaxation techniques can help.
Dr. Natalie Pierce specializes in the treatment of chronic pain/illnesses, insomnia, OCD, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, body image concerns, life transitions, and depression. Dr. Pierce is board-certified in biofeedback and practices therapy primarily from CBT/ACT and positive psychology perspectives through a health psychology lens to help patients manage stress, transition after an injury or disease, and cope with pain, loss, feeling “stuck,” anxiety, and depression.
Pierce provides education about stress physiology, how stress and emotions interact with chronic pain, and how biofeedback and specific relaxation techniques can help.
Dr. Natalie Pierce specializes in the treatment of chronic pain/illnesses, insomnia, OCD, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, body image concerns, life transitions, and depression. Dr. Pierce is board-certified in biofeedback and practices therapy primarily from CBT/ACT and positive psychology perspectives through a health psychology lens to help patients manage stress, transition after an injury or disease, and cope with pain, loss, feeling “stuck,” anxiety, and depression.
Janis Leslie Evans
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20006
I assess your symptoms, coping skills, stress outlets, support systems, and inner strengths to get a base line of your current functioning.
Evans Counseling & Consultation, PLLC, is focused on providing individualized service and satisfaction. As your therapist, my hope is to meet your expectations as you seek to have your needs resolved through counseling. My goal is to build an alliance with you that promotes your dignity and respect while preserving your trust. Deeply rooted in faith and spirituality, I relate to my clients with genuine caring, sensitivity, and a keen listening ear. These basic principles will create a strong foundation to ensure your comfort and emotional safety, as I assist you on your journey toward healing and return to optimal living.
I assess your symptoms, coping skills, stress outlets, support systems, and inner strengths to get a base line of your current functioning.
Evans Counseling & Consultation, PLLC, is focused on providing individualized service and satisfaction. As your therapist, my hope is to meet your expectations as you seek to have your needs resolved through counseling. My goal is to build an alliance with you that promotes your dignity and respect while preserving your trust. Deeply rooted in faith and spirituality, I relate to my clients with genuine caring, sensitivity, and a keen listening ear. These basic principles will create a strong foundation to ensure your comfort and emotional safety, as I assist you on your journey toward healing and return to optimal living.
Through this work, I developed a strong interest in family therapy and enjoy working with the family unit on effective communication skills and stress reduction/coping skills.
“Warm and compassionate with a no-nonsense approach” is how my clients describe me. I have been working with children and adolescents for over 25 years and as a licensed clinical social worker for 15 years. I provide therapy to children, adolescents, adults and families. My broad range of experience includes helping clients struggling with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, gender identity & issues related to sexual orientation. I have the unique experience of guiding families through grief and issues related to chronic illness such as HIV and cancer. Often, I engage the whole family to address communication barriers.
Through this work, I developed a strong interest in family therapy and enjoy working with the family unit on effective communication skills and stress reduction/coping skills.
“Warm and compassionate with a no-nonsense approach” is how my clients describe me. I have been working with children and adolescents for over 25 years and as a licensed clinical social worker for 15 years. I provide therapy to children, adolescents, adults and families. My broad range of experience includes helping clients struggling with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, gender identity & issues related to sexual orientation. I have the unique experience of guiding families through grief and issues related to chronic illness such as HIV and cancer. Often, I engage the whole family to address communication barriers.
Whether you are struggling with a medical condition, depression, trauma, stress anxiety, insomnia, eating disorder, or trying to lose weight for medical or quality of life reasons, we can help.
At Mind Body Health, we have psychologists who specialize in the treatment of anxiety disorders, OCD, trauma, eating disorders, insomnia, weight management and depression. We also have dietitians who work with you to help you achieve optimal health. We have a strong understanding of how your physical health and diet affect your mental health and vice versa. We use approaches based in research and tailor our interventions to each individual.
Whether you are struggling with a medical condition, depression, trauma, stress anxiety, insomnia, eating disorder, or trying to lose weight for medical or quality of life reasons, we can help.
At Mind Body Health, we have psychologists who specialize in the treatment of anxiety disorders, OCD, trauma, eating disorders, insomnia, weight management and depression. We also have dietitians who work with you to help you achieve optimal health. We have a strong understanding of how your physical health and diet affect your mental health and vice versa. We use approaches based in research and tailor our interventions to each individual.
Maybe you are suffering from anxiety, depression, family stress, trauma, or grief.
I bring a nonjudgemental, warm presence to therapy, helping you to move through suffering and heal from difficult experiences. I strongly believe that each of us is capable of more than just “getting by,” even if we sometimes struggle to access a sense of wholeness, contentment, or connection in life. Allowing ourselves to hope for a better experience, a better life, takes courage. However, I firmly believe that every human has the innate capacity to move through anxiety, depression, trauma, and dis-ease into spaces of freedom and joy.
Maybe you are suffering from anxiety, depression, family stress, trauma, or grief.
I bring a nonjudgemental, warm presence to therapy, helping you to move through suffering and heal from difficult experiences. I strongly believe that each of us is capable of more than just “getting by,” even if we sometimes struggle to access a sense of wholeness, contentment, or connection in life. Allowing ourselves to hope for a better experience, a better life, takes courage. However, I firmly believe that every human has the innate capacity to move through anxiety, depression, trauma, and dis-ease into spaces of freedom and joy.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist practicing near Dupont Circle in Washington, DC with training from the George Washington University and the Washington Baltimore Center for Psychoanalysis. I have been successful in helping adolescents and adults coping with issues such as stress/anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges alleviate their discomfort. I put a high premium on creating a non-judgmental, safe environment where we can collaboratively explore life patterns that cause pain and sadness as I work to empower patients to establish more positive coping strategies that will lead to lasting relief.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist practicing near Dupont Circle in Washington, DC with training from the George Washington University and the Washington Baltimore Center for Psychoanalysis. I have been successful in helping adolescents and adults coping with issues such as stress/anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges alleviate their discomfort. I put a high premium on creating a non-judgmental, safe environment where we can collaboratively explore life patterns that cause pain and sadness as I work to empower patients to establish more positive coping strategies that will lead to lasting relief.
I'm a licensed counselor, experienced working with people who are struggling to manage stress, experiencing low self-esteem, substance abuse, relationship issues and adjustment difficulties.
**ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS NOW VIA TELEHEALTH ONLY*** Safety and trust are key components to the working alliance between my clients and me. By creating a space of nonjudgement, compassion, empathy and unconditional positive regard, we work together to develop a safe and trusting environment to explore life's struggles and victories.
I'm a licensed counselor, experienced working with people who are struggling to manage stress, experiencing low self-esteem, substance abuse, relationship issues and adjustment difficulties.
**ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS NOW VIA TELEHEALTH ONLY*** Safety and trust are key components to the working alliance between my clients and me. By creating a space of nonjudgement, compassion, empathy and unconditional positive regard, we work together to develop a safe and trusting environment to explore life's struggles and victories.
Amy Maisterra
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20008 (Online Only)
If you're experiencing anxiety, stress, depression, unwanted habits, insomnia, or communication difficulties in your relationships, I am here to help! You can expect to experience relief within a few sessions when we start working together. I will take the time to understand your unique situation and together we will create a personalized plan that focuses on teaching you powerful new tools and measuring treatment effectiveness. Through our collaborative work, you will make lasting positive changes that help you find joy and fulfillment in your life.
If you're experiencing anxiety, stress, depression, unwanted habits, insomnia, or communication difficulties in your relationships, I am here to help! You can expect to experience relief within a few sessions when we start working together. I will take the time to understand your unique situation and together we will create a personalized plan that focuses on teaching you powerful new tools and measuring treatment effectiveness. Through our collaborative work, you will make lasting positive changes that help you find joy and fulfillment in your life.
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I am Founder and Director of the Capital Institute for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Since 2003, the Institute has been a leading provider of research-proven treatments and compassionate care. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) has been shown to be effective for a number of problems, including: depression, bipolar disorder, generalized anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), hoarding, phobias, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), eating disorders, insomnia, chronic pain, personality disorders, and relationship problems. Studies find most patients in CBT have significant reduction in symptoms and distress.
I am Founder and Director of the Capital Institute for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Since 2003, the Institute has been a leading provider of research-proven treatments and compassionate care. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) has been shown to be effective for a number of problems, including: depression, bipolar disorder, generalized anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), hoarding, phobias, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), eating disorders, insomnia, chronic pain, personality disorders, and relationship problems. Studies find most patients in CBT have significant reduction in symptoms and distress.
My areas of expertise include self-care, stress management, depression, anxiety, infertility, life/career transitions, eating issues, cancer, race-related stress and trauma.
Choosing to go to therapy can be hard. Whether you are feeling stuck, trying to resolve a problem, make a relationship work, or manage stress, illness or trauma, therapy can be beneficial. I work collaboratively with people from all walks of life to develop a safe and authentic relationship to address their goals. Through therapy I help people understand the impact of their relationships, significant life events and oppressive systems that have created suffering and/or obstacles, and develop skills and strategies that lead to growth and long lasting healing.
My areas of expertise include self-care, stress management, depression, anxiety, infertility, life/career transitions, eating issues, cancer, race-related stress and trauma.
Choosing to go to therapy can be hard. Whether you are feeling stuck, trying to resolve a problem, make a relationship work, or manage stress, illness or trauma, therapy can be beneficial. I work collaboratively with people from all walks of life to develop a safe and authentic relationship to address their goals. Through therapy I help people understand the impact of their relationships, significant life events and oppressive systems that have created suffering and/or obstacles, and develop skills and strategies that lead to growth and long lasting healing.
Through 30 years' experience in university, hospital and outpatient settings, I have developed specializations in Healthy Relationships, Trauma & Abuse, Grief & Loss, Women's Empowerment, Mindful Living, & the College Experience. Trained by a pioneer in complex trauma treatment, I assist survivors regain their sense of security and self. My past career research informs my continuing passion for mentoring women in their multiple roles and across their lifespans. I help individuals, couples & groups manage stress, anxiety, depression, and pain; navigate major life transitions and losses; & repair/strengthen their relationships.
Through 30 years' experience in university, hospital and outpatient settings, I have developed specializations in Healthy Relationships, Trauma & Abuse, Grief & Loss, Women's Empowerment, Mindful Living, & the College Experience. Trained by a pioneer in complex trauma treatment, I assist survivors regain their sense of security and self. My past career research informs my continuing passion for mentoring women in their multiple roles and across their lifespans. I help individuals, couples & groups manage stress, anxiety, depression, and pain; navigate major life transitions and losses; & repair/strengthen their relationships.
Luisa Villagomez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20002 (Online Only)
As a first-generation professional and Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensed in Washington D.C., California, and Florida, I am dedicated to supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds. I provide compassionate care for those facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, grief, stress, life transitions, relationship issues, and much more.
As a first-generation professional and Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensed in Washington D.C., California, and Florida, I am dedicated to supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds. I provide compassionate care for those facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, grief, stress, life transitions, relationship issues, and much more.
Kristel C. Roberts
Counselor, MS, LGPC, NCC, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20006 (Online Only)
Life is like your favorite card game. Sometimes you are dealt a good hand, and sometimes you are dealt a bad hand. How you play that hand determines the outcome. If life has gotten difficult for you and you need help sorting through and coping with the challenges that you have been facing, please contact me. Together, we can explore and identify the issues that have led to your depression, anxiety, stress, feelings of hopelessness, trauma, relationship challenges, post-traumatic stress, grief, loss, life transitions, and any other obstacles you face.
Life is like your favorite card game. Sometimes you are dealt a good hand, and sometimes you are dealt a bad hand. How you play that hand determines the outcome. If life has gotten difficult for you and you need help sorting through and coping with the challenges that you have been facing, please contact me. Together, we can explore and identify the issues that have led to your depression, anxiety, stress, feelings of hopelessness, trauma, relationship challenges, post-traumatic stress, grief, loss, life transitions, and any other obstacles you face.
The stress of the current social and political climate can exacerbate difficulties that were previously more manageable.
By the time people get to me they’ve often tried many things. They’ve read self-help books, perused articles, confided in friends about problems that just don’t seem to go away. Those issues span the gamut, from difficulty with family members to on-the-job problems, to outright trauma, to a nagging sense of dissatisfaction with life. “What can I do about this?” people want to know. My answer is usually something along the lines of “Let’s try to understand more.” Things are often not what they seem at first glance. My office is a place to figure things out, to increase empathy for yourself and others, and to make needed changes.
The stress of the current social and political climate can exacerbate difficulties that were previously more manageable.
By the time people get to me they’ve often tried many things. They’ve read self-help books, perused articles, confided in friends about problems that just don’t seem to go away. Those issues span the gamut, from difficulty with family members to on-the-job problems, to outright trauma, to a nagging sense of dissatisfaction with life. “What can I do about this?” people want to know. My answer is usually something along the lines of “Let’s try to understand more.” Things are often not what they seem at first glance. My office is a place to figure things out, to increase empathy for yourself and others, and to make needed changes.
Atiya Stewart
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LGSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20036 (Online Only)
I'm here to help you navigate stress, depression, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, motivation, self esteem, SUD and confidence together one session at a time.
Let's get right to it! We've all been there: pain, grief, trauma and life transitions now manifesting into depression and anxiety. Guess what? You've landed in the right place. Acknowledging you need support is the first step so you're already on the right track. Let me support you with getting back to your best self. Feeling like you don't know where to start? No problem! Therapy does not have to be rigid, uncomfortable or daunting. It starts with YOU being open to talk through things that are keeping you from greatness! I am excited to connect with you so that we can determine what you need to navigate difficulty in a healthy way.
I'm here to help you navigate stress, depression, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, motivation, self esteem, SUD and confidence together one session at a time.
Let's get right to it! We've all been there: pain, grief, trauma and life transitions now manifesting into depression and anxiety. Guess what? You've landed in the right place. Acknowledging you need support is the first step so you're already on the right track. Let me support you with getting back to your best self. Feeling like you don't know where to start? No problem! Therapy does not have to be rigid, uncomfortable or daunting. It starts with YOU being open to talk through things that are keeping you from greatness! I am excited to connect with you so that we can determine what you need to navigate difficulty in a healthy way.
Michal Berkson Powell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20016
Life has its ups and downs. You want to have the skills, resources, and supports to weather whatever the world throws at you and you want that for your family too. As strong and resourceful as we are, no one has the ability to manage everything, all the time. Every now and then, any one of us could use a little extra help. Maybe you have been feeling more stressed. Maybe you are going through a major life change. Maybe there have been concerns about your child’s development or behavior. Maybe you or your loved one has been diagnosed with a learning or developmental disability, or you want to know more about ADHD, Autism, or Anxiety.
Life has its ups and downs. You want to have the skills, resources, and supports to weather whatever the world throws at you and you want that for your family too. As strong and resourceful as we are, no one has the ability to manage everything, all the time. Every now and then, any one of us could use a little extra help. Maybe you have been feeling more stressed. Maybe you are going through a major life change. Maybe there have been concerns about your child’s development or behavior. Maybe you or your loved one has been diagnosed with a learning or developmental disability, or you want to know more about ADHD, Autism, or Anxiety.
Brandi Cihlar
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20004 (Online Only)
Are you an adult struggling with depression, anxiety, addiction, or symptoms of Bipolar disorder, OCD, or Personality disorders? You want a therapist who recognizes your strengths and helps you navigate through stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, and abuse. You seek someone who can help you gain insights and see patterns in your life that you might not notice on your own.
Are you an adult struggling with depression, anxiety, addiction, or symptoms of Bipolar disorder, OCD, or Personality disorders? You want a therapist who recognizes your strengths and helps you navigate through stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, and abuse. You seek someone who can help you gain insights and see patterns in your life that you might not notice on your own.
