Therapists in Washington, DC
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Willie Simmons
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20032 (Online Only)
As far as I can remember, I have always been a counselor. As a kid, adults would seat next to me on the bus and tell me the problems of their day. I soon learned the value of listening and discovered this was the profession for me. I then went to college and got a BS Degree and later an MSW in Social Work.
As far as I can remember, I have always been a counselor. As a kid, adults would seat next to me on the bus and tell me the problems of their day. I soon learned the value of listening and discovered this was the profession for me. I then went to college and got a BS Degree and later an MSW in Social Work.
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Next Level Up Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C, LPC
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20016 (Online Only)
At Next Level Up Counseling, we specialize in services to children, caregivers and families navigating behavioral challenges and anxiety disorders in childhood. We believe that progress is not made by jumping to the top. It is made by doing the work to get to the next level up from where you were, and celebrating that as the moment of growth that it is.
At Next Level Up Counseling, we specialize in services to children, caregivers and families navigating behavioral challenges and anxiety disorders in childhood. We believe that progress is not made by jumping to the top. It is made by doing the work to get to the next level up from where you were, and celebrating that as the moment of growth that it is.
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I offer psychological services for individuals (adolescents, adults) and couples. I have helped clients with a range of issues including anxiety, depression, the aftermath of abuse and trauma, family conflict, life transitions, multicultural challenges, and career development. My specialties include working with people struggling with "self-invalidating" modes of thinking, as well as issues related to effectively navigating relationships and managing distress. I have expertise in supporting people struggling with multicultural situations, multiple cultural transitions, and family separations.
I offer psychological services for individuals (adolescents, adults) and couples. I have helped clients with a range of issues including anxiety, depression, the aftermath of abuse and trauma, family conflict, life transitions, multicultural challenges, and career development. My specialties include working with people struggling with "self-invalidating" modes of thinking, as well as issues related to effectively navigating relationships and managing distress. I have expertise in supporting people struggling with multicultural situations, multiple cultural transitions, and family separations.
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Rachael R Friedlander
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20011
I specialize in working with teens and adults experiencing depression, anxiety, and life transitions. Whether you are struggling with grief and loss, exploring aspects of yourself and identity, working on self-esteem, relationships, school and work, health or experiencing uncertainty navigating big decisions or your place in the world, therapy can provide a space to learn, grow, process, release, integrate, and heal. I support people in coming into greater clarity, connection, understanding, self-assuredness, ease and peace about the past, where you are now, and where you hope to go.
I specialize in working with teens and adults experiencing depression, anxiety, and life transitions. Whether you are struggling with grief and loss, exploring aspects of yourself and identity, working on self-esteem, relationships, school and work, health or experiencing uncertainty navigating big decisions or your place in the world, therapy can provide a space to learn, grow, process, release, integrate, and heal. I support people in coming into greater clarity, connection, understanding, self-assuredness, ease and peace about the past, where you are now, and where you hope to go.
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Liza Brlansky
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20004 (Online Only)
I am licensed in both Washington DC and Maryland and can see clients in both locations. I want for clients to have a safe and non-judgmental space to heal and explore their experiences to find meaning. My interest and experience is with queer topics and populations, trauma and trauma related disorders, substance abuse, psychosis and mood disorders. Every person has the internal structures to heal from trauma and stress. Together we can work towards your therapy goals (or define them) and promote emotional management and improved mental health and well-being.
I am licensed in both Washington DC and Maryland and can see clients in both locations. I want for clients to have a safe and non-judgmental space to heal and explore their experiences to find meaning. My interest and experience is with queer topics and populations, trauma and trauma related disorders, substance abuse, psychosis and mood disorders. Every person has the internal structures to heal from trauma and stress. Together we can work towards your therapy goals (or define them) and promote emotional management and improved mental health and well-being.
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Consuella North
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20005 (Online Only)
Welcome! I'm Consuella North, MA, MSW, LICSW, and I work with individuals, young adults, and families, in the District of Columbia. As a Clinician, with 15 plus years of experience, I believe in embodying life by caring for self through nurturing your mind and overall wellbeing. I am eager to partner with you in this new chapter as you embrace a big first step of showing up for your SELF.
Welcome! I'm Consuella North, MA, MSW, LICSW, and I work with individuals, young adults, and families, in the District of Columbia. As a Clinician, with 15 plus years of experience, I believe in embodying life by caring for self through nurturing your mind and overall wellbeing. I am eager to partner with you in this new chapter as you embrace a big first step of showing up for your SELF.
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Rose Therapeutic Group, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20006 (Online Only)
Hi, I'm Charlesa! I specialize in individual therapy, and I’m passionate about working with parents, co-parents, and young adults navigating the transition into adulthood. Whether you're dealing with depression, anxiety, life transitions, parenting challenges, self-worth issues, or relationship struggles, I'm here to help.
Hi, I'm Charlesa! I specialize in individual therapy, and I’m passionate about working with parents, co-parents, and young adults navigating the transition into adulthood. Whether you're dealing with depression, anxiety, life transitions, parenting challenges, self-worth issues, or relationship struggles, I'm here to help.
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Su Balasubramanian
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LGSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20002
I believe that with the right support and tools, every person has the ability to find resilience amidst the challenges they face. I lead with a client-centered approach, meeting each client where they are, and offer a compassionate, empathetic, and non-judgmental space for growth and healing. I believe that challenges affect us cognitively, emotionally, and physically, and approach my work comprehensively, addressing all three of these areas.
I believe that with the right support and tools, every person has the ability to find resilience amidst the challenges they face. I lead with a client-centered approach, meeting each client where they are, and offer a compassionate, empathetic, and non-judgmental space for growth and healing. I believe that challenges affect us cognitively, emotionally, and physically, and approach my work comprehensively, addressing all three of these areas.
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Samantha Slater
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20011 (Online Only)
I have been working in community mental health and private practice since 2015. Clients who have found working with my me helpful include: trauma survivors, those suffering with symptoms related to mood and anxiety disorders, and those dealing with stress in romantic and family relationships. My therapy style has been influenced by my experience and training in mindfulness-, emotion-focused-, dialectical behavioral and acceptance-based models.
I have been working in community mental health and private practice since 2015. Clients who have found working with my me helpful include: trauma survivors, those suffering with symptoms related to mood and anxiety disorders, and those dealing with stress in romantic and family relationships. My therapy style has been influenced by my experience and training in mindfulness-, emotion-focused-, dialectical behavioral and acceptance-based models.
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As a senior therapist, my practice focuses on maintaining psychological health and well being for seniors who might prosper from making psychological adjustments in light of newly emerging age-related obstacles. Some may need to manage declining vitality and declining abilities, or to accept a changing sense of one's physical condition, or to cope with new losses and new fears. For others, troubling thoughts of past losses and traumas may come into heightened focus. Establishing new but vital relationships may become necessary and it may be helpful to forge new roles to enhance the pleasure of this life stage.
As a senior therapist, my practice focuses on maintaining psychological health and well being for seniors who might prosper from making psychological adjustments in light of newly emerging age-related obstacles. Some may need to manage declining vitality and declining abilities, or to accept a changing sense of one's physical condition, or to cope with new losses and new fears. For others, troubling thoughts of past losses and traumas may come into heightened focus. Establishing new but vital relationships may become necessary and it may be helpful to forge new roles to enhance the pleasure of this life stage.
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Now offering psychological and psychoeducational assessment for kids and adults as well as individual and family therapy! Please contact for more information. It is more important than ever to find the right person to support you as you navigate challenging times. I am a licensed psychologist who strives to meet the needs of all those who are struggling. I have helped many individuals and families understand the emotional, behavioral, and familial patterns that keep them from becoming their optimal selves. I have special training and interest in working with those from diverse backgrounds and in unique family situations.
Now offering psychological and psychoeducational assessment for kids and adults as well as individual and family therapy! Please contact for more information. It is more important than ever to find the right person to support you as you navigate challenging times. I am a licensed psychologist who strives to meet the needs of all those who are struggling. I have helped many individuals and families understand the emotional, behavioral, and familial patterns that keep them from becoming their optimal selves. I have special training and interest in working with those from diverse backgrounds and in unique family situations.
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Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20006
Hi! My name is Dr. Andre Marseille. I am an internationally trained Existentialist and Positive Psychotherapist (PPT). Not to be confused with Positive Psychology, my goals in therapy are to help clients achieve Life-Balance. According to PPT, life can be viewed in four domains including: (1) body/health, (2) work/achievement, (3) relationships/traditions, and (4) meaning/fantasy/spirituality. The demands of globalization and an evolving, cross-cultural world make it more and more difficult for people to find and maintain their Life-Balance. Nonetheless, maintaining life balance is the key to a mentally healthy & meaningful life.
Hi! My name is Dr. Andre Marseille. I am an internationally trained Existentialist and Positive Psychotherapist (PPT). Not to be confused with Positive Psychology, my goals in therapy are to help clients achieve Life-Balance. According to PPT, life can be viewed in four domains including: (1) body/health, (2) work/achievement, (3) relationships/traditions, and (4) meaning/fantasy/spirituality. The demands of globalization and an evolving, cross-cultural world make it more and more difficult for people to find and maintain their Life-Balance. Nonetheless, maintaining life balance is the key to a mentally healthy & meaningful life.
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Jillian Meinhardt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20009 (Online Only)
Are you a parent of a child, teen or young adult struggling with big emotions that are overwhelming? Does your child go from 1-100 in a moment's notice? Are you a young adult entering a new phase or overwhelmed with today's pressures of work, family, friends and relationships? Are you looking for a clinician that can connect with you and understands the pressures of today? With a background in therapeutic and specials education school settings, we use creative tools to connect with you and your child to support you.
Are you a parent of a child, teen or young adult struggling with big emotions that are overwhelming? Does your child go from 1-100 in a moment's notice? Are you a young adult entering a new phase or overwhelmed with today's pressures of work, family, friends and relationships? Are you looking for a clinician that can connect with you and understands the pressures of today? With a background in therapeutic and specials education school settings, we use creative tools to connect with you and your child to support you.
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In times like these, mental health can be a fragile thing. You might be feeling sad, stressed, anxious, detached, irritable, or just plain ground down. The one thing you don’t feel like is yourself. Under the surface of your day-to-day burdens, there may be deeper concerns calling for your attention. Perhaps your relationships are stagnant or suffering. An old betrayal or grief might keep coming up. However it looks, you deserve to live in better conditions. We can help you stretch your innate capacity to live a life with more freedom, choice, and possibility.
In times like these, mental health can be a fragile thing. You might be feeling sad, stressed, anxious, detached, irritable, or just plain ground down. The one thing you don’t feel like is yourself. Under the surface of your day-to-day burdens, there may be deeper concerns calling for your attention. Perhaps your relationships are stagnant or suffering. An old betrayal or grief might keep coming up. However it looks, you deserve to live in better conditions. We can help you stretch your innate capacity to live a life with more freedom, choice, and possibility.
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John W Cornelius
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, MSW, LCSW-C, LICSW
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20036
I help individuals work on life issues tied to anxiety and depression, relationship difficulties, stress symptoms tied to childhood trauma, and families struggling with behavioral challenges. I teach communication skills that help with difficult relationships. These skills include helping my clients improve their power, voice, and contact with significant others. I employ many approaches in psychotherapy, including psychodynamic, gestalt, somatic experiencing (SE), accelerated experiential dynamic (AEDP), cognitive behavioral (CBT) and emotionally focused couples therapy (EFT).
I help individuals work on life issues tied to anxiety and depression, relationship difficulties, stress symptoms tied to childhood trauma, and families struggling with behavioral challenges. I teach communication skills that help with difficult relationships. These skills include helping my clients improve their power, voice, and contact with significant others. I employ many approaches in psychotherapy, including psychodynamic, gestalt, somatic experiencing (SE), accelerated experiential dynamic (AEDP), cognitive behavioral (CBT) and emotionally focused couples therapy (EFT).
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I view therapy as an opportunity for every person to have a confidential, supportive, and guided experience towards personal growth and facing life’s unending challenges. My style of therapy is very much like my personality: down to earth, humble, funny, compassionate, slightly sarcastic, direct, and blunt in a loving way. I have a sense of humor about myself, and I encourage my clients to adopt the same attitude. Each client who walks into my office comes with a unique history of experiences. To personalize treatment I use a combination of evidence-based therapeutic techniques to best support, explore, interpret, and solve.
I view therapy as an opportunity for every person to have a confidential, supportive, and guided experience towards personal growth and facing life’s unending challenges. My style of therapy is very much like my personality: down to earth, humble, funny, compassionate, slightly sarcastic, direct, and blunt in a loving way. I have a sense of humor about myself, and I encourage my clients to adopt the same attitude. Each client who walks into my office comes with a unique history of experiences. To personalize treatment I use a combination of evidence-based therapeutic techniques to best support, explore, interpret, and solve.
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I create a collaborative environment centered on the premise that you are expert of your own life. Using a holistic, multicultural lens, I both affirm and challenge clients to help discern goals, values, & beliefs as well as their origins. I use an integrated approach with Acceptance & Commitment Theory (ACT) as its foundation. I incorporate techniques to help clients accept what is beyond their control as well as take values-based action in the present to create a more fulfilling life. Additionally, I integrate both Attachment and Family Systems Theory to encourage better understanding of interpersonal roles and desired boundaries.
I create a collaborative environment centered on the premise that you are expert of your own life. Using a holistic, multicultural lens, I both affirm and challenge clients to help discern goals, values, & beliefs as well as their origins. I use an integrated approach with Acceptance & Commitment Theory (ACT) as its foundation. I incorporate techniques to help clients accept what is beyond their control as well as take values-based action in the present to create a more fulfilling life. Additionally, I integrate both Attachment and Family Systems Theory to encourage better understanding of interpersonal roles and desired boundaries.
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Christopher Straley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, CGP, CST
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20006 (Online Only)
With over 20 years of experience providing mental health services, primarily to men, individuals and couples, who are struggling with relationship issues, sexual health, and/or substance use issues, my focus is on helping you feel better. If you are struggling to feel connected with your partner, or others in your life, therapy can help. As a relationship specialist, I work with you, to help understand and improve communication, heal past ruptures, and increase intimacy - emotional and sexual. We may also work together to decrease your sexual performance anxiety, increase confidence, and pleasure.
With over 20 years of experience providing mental health services, primarily to men, individuals and couples, who are struggling with relationship issues, sexual health, and/or substance use issues, my focus is on helping you feel better. If you are struggling to feel connected with your partner, or others in your life, therapy can help. As a relationship specialist, I work with you, to help understand and improve communication, heal past ruptures, and increase intimacy - emotional and sexual. We may also work together to decrease your sexual performance anxiety, increase confidence, and pleasure.
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I am a bilingual therapist in English and Amheric with over 13 years of clinical experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families in individual and group counseling settings. I have worked with a diverse population of ethnic minorities including Ethiopians. I specialize in depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma, self-esteem, substance use and addiction, pregnancy loss, fertility challenges, life transitions and stress, and grief and loss.
I am a bilingual therapist in English and Amheric with over 13 years of clinical experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families in individual and group counseling settings. I have worked with a diverse population of ethnic minorities including Ethiopians. I specialize in depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma, self-esteem, substance use and addiction, pregnancy loss, fertility challenges, life transitions and stress, and grief and loss.
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How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in Washington, DC
3,000+
Average cost per session
$180
Therapists in Washington, DC who prioritize treating:
93% | Anxiety |
88% | Depression |
80% | Relationship Issues |
75% | Self Esteem |
68% | Trauma and PTSD |
68% | Stress |
65% | Life Transitions |
Average years in practice
13 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
60% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
58% | CareFirst |
56% | Cigna and Evernorth |
How Therapists in Washington, DC see their clients
54% | In Person and Online | |
46% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
81% | Female | |
18% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in Washington?
Search for nearby therapists or counselors by inputting your city, town, or suburb; or zip code; or a provider’s name into the search bar. From there, you can filter providers by the issues they treat, cost, insurance, gender, and other factors to find providers who are well-suited to your needs. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or zip code into the search bar.
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.