Joel Velazquez
Counselor, LGPC, Esq
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Washington, DC 20006
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“Expose yourself to your deepest fear; after that, fear has no power, and the fear of freedom shrinks and vanishes. You are free.” - Jim Morrison. Anxiety, worry, and fear are natural responses to possible dangers and threats. It allows us to account for possible negative consequences and prepare ourselves accordingly. However, sometimes anxiety becomes an ever-present state. This can turn life into a nightmare, constantly perceiving danger at every corner. Thankfully, anxiety disorders, OCD, and related problems are highly treatable. I work with patients to help them overcome their fears and to bring back the joy in their lives.
The decision to start treatment takes courage, but you are not alone. Using CBT and ERP, I help patients confront distressing triggers and unwanted intrusive thoughts without engaging in rituals. Together, we work on creating new responses that hopefully render the fearful thoughts as a mere nuisance at worst and a distant memory at best.
My areas of expertise are: Anxiety Disorders (Specific Phobia, Social Anxiety, Panic Disorder, Agoraphobia, Generalized Anxiety, Illness Anxiety); Obsessive-Compulsive & Related Disorders (OCD, Body Dysmorphic Disorder, Hoarding, Trichotillomania, Excoriation); and Tic Disorders (Tourette's, Motor/Vocal Tic Disorder).
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $175
Insurance
- Out of Network
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Joel Velazquez
Counselor, LGPC, Esq
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of Maryland / LGP12995 Supervised by Stephanie Woodrow, LCPC, NCC (Maryland / LC8794) Joel VelazquezLicense state differs from primary location state.
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Joel Velazquez
Counselor, LGPC, Esq
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Anxiety
- Depression
Expertise
- Stress
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Joel Velazquez
Counselor, LGPC, Esq
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
I also speak
Spanish
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
I also speak
Spanish
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
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Joel Velazquez
Counselor, LGPC, Esq
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Joel Velazquez
Counselor, LGPC, Esq