Therapists in Washington, DC

Life can be quite challenging. Has life turned out differently than you hoped? Do you feel unsure about how to move forward or what to do with your emotions? We tend to either minimize our emotions or let them run wild, and either way, it can keep us from the life and relationships we desire. Feelings can steer us to flourishing places if we have the skills to gain insight into what they are telling us and respond to them effectively. I approach clients with compassion, empathy, and kindness to work collaboratively to foster connection with yourself and others.

Hi there, I'm currently accepting new clients in my practice. I'm keen on ensuring you receive attentive care. I support individuals in overcoming stress, anxiety, and burnout. I provide attentive care and foster a psychotherapy experience tailored to your unique needs so you actualize your full potential. Together, we'll explore and implement effective tools to facilitate growth, utilizing a collaborative approach. I understand the importance of accessibility and offer a complimentary telephone consultation.

I have 20 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and polycules. My book, Great Sex: Mapping Your Desire, is based on a sexual liberation workshop I've offered on campuses and at LGBTQ+ rights conferences in the US and around the world. My clients are usually in therapy but need specialized work on gender, sexuality, identity, and intimacy. Most of us believe there is something 'wrong' with our sexuality -- what we want/don't want, how we connect or fail to connect, what we know or don't know about our desire. In our work together, we discover the power of our sex his/her/theystories and plot a path to pleasure.

Hello! My name is Rolando Fuentes. I am a clinical social worker with over twenty years experience working with individual adults and couples. My work is focused on bicultural and bilingual couples and families as well as individual who want to integrate and explore what it means to live as an individual in two cultures. I am an advanced candidate in training to become a Jungian analyst. I work with dreams and other creative work with my clients. Send an email or phone me if you would like to schedule an appointment. I look forward to hearing from you.

I have experience and specialized training in the assessment and treatment of individuals struggling with substance use, depression, anxiety, trauma, relational issues, grief and loss. Additionally, I have worked with neurodivergent children, including those diagnosed with autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, in addressing socio-emotional challenges. I have worked in a variety of settings including juvenile detention centers, rehabilitation centers, community agencies and outpatient mental health clinics, providing me with exposure to a broad range of cultural/socio-economic backgrounds and mental health issues.

I have over 13 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.

MY PRACTICE IS FULL AT THE MOMENT - NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. I believe that in order to make changes in our lives we need to start by looking at our relationship to ourselves, to the world and to people in it. Some of our patterns of relating were set in motion long before we had any awareness of or language for our emotions. In my practice I have found that a compassionate, respectful and mutually trusting approach can lead to meaningful change and ultimately a more authentic and fulfilling life.

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.

I am licensed in Hawai'i, Arizona, and Washington DC with over 30 years of professional work experience.

I am a licensed clinical social worker in Washington, DC specializing in the treatment of eating disorders, anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, adjustment disorders, and relationship problems. I have experience working with a diverse client population in college counseling and in Intensive Outpatient and Partial Hospitalization levels of care.

I work with individuals and couples as they work to navigate life's transitions, increase understanding of themselves and their loved ones, heal from past hurts, and work to improve interpersonal relationships. My approach to therapy is culturally sensitive, affirming and focused on strengths. I am committed to joining you where you are in this moment, and walking alongside you on your journey, as an empathic and attuned guide.

I love to work with clients in the process of working through identity struggles, and dynamics at play that impact a person's ability to be authentic. I'm particularly interested in working with young adults, and those in and around the LGBTQIA+ community. I work to provide an affirming, supportive space for healing and growth for all clients regardless of their age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious background and practices (or lack thereof), or any other factor.

If you have decided to seek help, it is an important first step to improving your life. If you're not feeling good about yourself, it can be difficult to know how to start making desired changes. My specialty areas include: relationship issues, anxiety, loss, trauma, and depression. If you have questions, feel free to call me to discuss your situation and help you decide what might be most helpful for you.

I'll work to help you better understand your inner experience, to act more effectively, and to treat yourself kindly. I will support you as you build the skills needed to meet current challenges, or as you go about reducing impulsive or avoidant trends. Because turning against oneself after not performing well compounds one's emotional burden, it is important to learn to replace self-condemnation with a self-affirming stance. I can assist you in acquiring the know-how and power to move steadily toward these goals. The reward for making progress internally or behaviorally is greater self-control and an increase in self-esteem.

My aim is for you to find more peace in your life, build self trust, inner peace and a better connection with others. You'll be able to create new beliefs and move toward higher levels of growth, awareness, joy and improved relationships.  I help individuals move through sadness, anxiety, trauma, and grief. As a holistic psychotherapist, I believe we all have an innate ability to heal and transform. One of my specialties is helping individuals heal from past traumatic events.

I work with individuals who experience a wide range of challenges. My primary specialties include depression, anxiety, and life stress/ transitions. I also address job stress, relationships, and sleep concerns. My approach to therapy is integrative and collaborative. I primarily incorporate education with a cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, and mindfulness approach.

We are born into mystery and we are on a spiritual quest to know ourselves more fully, to discover our life's purpose and to find our personal power. My therapeutic approach involves accompanying my clients on a journey of self-discovery and self-mastery. For, as Carlos Castaneda wrote, "We either make ourselves miserable or we make ourselves strong...the amount of work is the same." Ultimately, my goal is to be a mirror that reflects back to you your own innate goodness, strength and wisdom. We repeat what we don't repair. So, my job is to be a witness to your process of awakening the healer that's already present within you.

I look forward to working with you, or your children, in overcoming current obstacles and life challenges. In my experience in working with adults, children, and families, they have all the strengths and resources they need within themselves, and can reach their full potential within a safe, empathic therapeutic relationship.

Eating disorders can be all encompassing and can start to take over so many different aspects of your life. It becomes hard to do anything without hearing the eating disorder’s disapproving voice in your head making comments about your food intake, your body, and most painfully, who you are as a person. This voice is not you. We can work together to help you fight back and regain your identity. You do not need to have an eating disorder for us to work together, I also work with those struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, life transitions, trauma, relationships, and identity.