Therapists in Washington, DC
Olivia Soutullo
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20015 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
As a psychologist, my goal is for my clients to live the lives they want to live. I work collaboratively with clients to build the tools and insight they need to make positive changes. My approach is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and related evidence-based practices like Exposure and Response Prevention (E/RP). My goal for all of my clients is that they feel comfortable and confident living life on their own terms. To do that, we work together to identify what's keeping them stuck and what they want to change, explore their thoughts and feelings, and find practical solutions that work for them.
As a psychologist, my goal is for my clients to live the lives they want to live. I work collaboratively with clients to build the tools and insight they need to make positive changes. My approach is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and related evidence-based practices like Exposure and Response Prevention (E/RP). My goal for all of my clients is that they feel comfortable and confident living life on their own terms. To do that, we work together to identify what's keeping them stuck and what they want to change, explore their thoughts and feelings, and find practical solutions that work for them.
Catherine Coogan
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20036
Not accepting new clients
Therapy is an opportunity to better understand who you are and gain skills to address challenges. I most often work with people who are experiencing mood or anxiety concerns, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) symptoms, life transitions, and relationship issues.
Therapy is an opportunity to better understand who you are and gain skills to address challenges. I most often work with people who are experiencing mood or anxiety concerns, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) symptoms, life transitions, and relationship issues.
Hailey Sayegh
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20036
I work with individuals seeking relief from anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, disordered eating, and other life stressors. Beyond symptom remission, my clients are often looking for long-term growth and deeper meaning in their relationships. With experience in residential, partial hospitalization, and outpatient levels of care, I both treat present behavioral issues and encourage subtle developmental growth with empathy. Additionally, I enjoy working with international clients, providing support during difficult transitions and help navigating cultural identity.
I work with individuals seeking relief from anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, disordered eating, and other life stressors. Beyond symptom remission, my clients are often looking for long-term growth and deeper meaning in their relationships. With experience in residential, partial hospitalization, and outpatient levels of care, I both treat present behavioral issues and encourage subtle developmental growth with empathy. Additionally, I enjoy working with international clients, providing support during difficult transitions and help navigating cultural identity.
Sahaj Kaur Kohli
MA, LGPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20001 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Currently only available for intercultural/interracial couples and adult family members. Stuck in the same patterns? Believe that no one can relate to your struggles? Feeling disconnected from a loved one due to cultural differences? I work with adults on a variety of struggles, including anxiety, depression, work-related issues, racial trauma, acculturation issues, bicultural identity development, & communication issues. I specialize in working with people who straddle more than one culture & feel overwhelmed by differing expectations, or struggle to bridge cultural or generational conflict in all relationships.
Currently only available for intercultural/interracial couples and adult family members. Stuck in the same patterns? Believe that no one can relate to your struggles? Feeling disconnected from a loved one due to cultural differences? I work with adults on a variety of struggles, including anxiety, depression, work-related issues, racial trauma, acculturation issues, bicultural identity development, & communication issues. I specialize in working with people who straddle more than one culture & feel overwhelmed by differing expectations, or struggle to bridge cultural or generational conflict in all relationships.
Tim Pineau
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20006
As a licensed psychologist, I provide individual therapy to adolescent and adult clients looking to better understand themselves and their relationships. People often seek therapy to address symptoms or problems that they want to change, but ironically, this felt need for things to be different can often create more stress. I believe people are more than their problems, and so my aim is to create a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore the connections between your past experience, relational patterns, and current behaviors to help you a achieve a meaningful sense of self-awareness, thereby giving you more freedom and choice.
As a licensed psychologist, I provide individual therapy to adolescent and adult clients looking to better understand themselves and their relationships. People often seek therapy to address symptoms or problems that they want to change, but ironically, this felt need for things to be different can often create more stress. I believe people are more than their problems, and so my aim is to create a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore the connections between your past experience, relational patterns, and current behaviors to help you a achieve a meaningful sense of self-awareness, thereby giving you more freedom and choice.
Keira R Bell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW, LGSW
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20002 (Online Only)
KèIra is a practicing Licensed Master Social Worker in DMV area. Her experience includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, and Couples Counseling. KèIra is kindhearted, warm and makes her clients feel valued and validated through their life transitions. KèIra is passionate about supporting individuals through their mental health journey. As your therapist, KèIra will be open and non judgmental, but will hold you accountable to your goals. KèIra is dedicated to redefining the stigma of mental health in the black community and helping curate a Safe Space to do so.
KèIra is a practicing Licensed Master Social Worker in DMV area. Her experience includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, and Couples Counseling. KèIra is kindhearted, warm and makes her clients feel valued and validated through their life transitions. KèIra is passionate about supporting individuals through their mental health journey. As your therapist, KèIra will be open and non judgmental, but will hold you accountable to your goals. KèIra is dedicated to redefining the stigma of mental health in the black community and helping curate a Safe Space to do so.
Ann Duvall
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20036
Our work together is designed to enable you to discover the teacher within, to connect with your wisest self and help guide you in all parts of your life. I use a tailored, integrative approach across several disciplines including therapy, life coaching, spiritual direction and Qigong. Whether you wish to discover your calling or need help transitioning from a personal or health crisis, my approach can assist in deepening your life experience at home, at work, and in relationships.
Our work together is designed to enable you to discover the teacher within, to connect with your wisest self and help guide you in all parts of your life. I use a tailored, integrative approach across several disciplines including therapy, life coaching, spiritual direction and Qigong. Whether you wish to discover your calling or need help transitioning from a personal or health crisis, my approach can assist in deepening your life experience at home, at work, and in relationships.
Jade Clinical Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20019 (Online Only)
At Jade Clinical Services we specialize in working with women of color who struggle with life transitions, anxiety, & trauma in the DMV area. We believe women need a supportive environment and it is our goal to support women’s ability to effectively manage stress independently. Our therapeutic approach is client-centered & integrates a variety of therapeutic models to best meet each client’s needs. I want to work with people who want to: improve their overall quality of life, learn to face and cope with stress & difficult emotions, & learn how to be more mindful of the world around themselves.
At Jade Clinical Services we specialize in working with women of color who struggle with life transitions, anxiety, & trauma in the DMV area. We believe women need a supportive environment and it is our goal to support women’s ability to effectively manage stress independently. Our therapeutic approach is client-centered & integrates a variety of therapeutic models to best meet each client’s needs. I want to work with people who want to: improve their overall quality of life, learn to face and cope with stress & difficult emotions, & learn how to be more mindful of the world around themselves.
Destinee Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20005 (Online Only)
My approach to therapy integrates interventions from various theoretical frameworks like Gestalt Theory, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and Feminist Theory. I rely on my personal history to cultivate a safe, genuine, healing space for those on a wellness journey. I am a Black, Queer, Cis-gender counselor. Therefore, I utilize my intersectional identities to assist individuals and couples in skill-building to manage anxiety, interpersonal concerns, transitions, adjustments, and striving for self-actualization.
My approach to therapy integrates interventions from various theoretical frameworks like Gestalt Theory, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and Feminist Theory. I rely on my personal history to cultivate a safe, genuine, healing space for those on a wellness journey. I am a Black, Queer, Cis-gender counselor. Therefore, I utilize my intersectional identities to assist individuals and couples in skill-building to manage anxiety, interpersonal concerns, transitions, adjustments, and striving for self-actualization.
Regina Lawson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20045 (Online Only)
Hello, I am Dr. Regina Lawson. I am an inclusive, affirming, and accepting, Licensed Clinical Therapist in the District of Columbia. I have over 17 years of experience in providing individual and family therapy. I am passionate and committed to assisting clients on their path to living their best life. I practice a person-centered approach recognizing and valuing that my clients are the expert in their life. My role is to listen, understand, and provide you with tools to help you achieve desired outcomes. I utilize various evidenced-based approaches and interventions based on your specific needs and concerns.
Hello, I am Dr. Regina Lawson. I am an inclusive, affirming, and accepting, Licensed Clinical Therapist in the District of Columbia. I have over 17 years of experience in providing individual and family therapy. I am passionate and committed to assisting clients on their path to living their best life. I practice a person-centered approach recognizing and valuing that my clients are the expert in their life. My role is to listen, understand, and provide you with tools to help you achieve desired outcomes. I utilize various evidenced-based approaches and interventions based on your specific needs and concerns.
Emily Partigan
Counselor, LGPC, NCC, MA
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20010 (Online Only)
I am passionate about providing a safe and non-judgmental space where you can express yourself and explore what is bringing you to therapy. There is no problem too big or too small that we can't work on together. We will work collaboratively and utilize a compassionate, person centered, holistic approach. You are the expert of your story and I’m here to support you. Whether it's working on processing the past, managing life in the present, or preparing for the future, we will find ways to reach your goals.
I am passionate about providing a safe and non-judgmental space where you can express yourself and explore what is bringing you to therapy. There is no problem too big or too small that we can't work on together. We will work collaboratively and utilize a compassionate, person centered, holistic approach. You are the expert of your story and I’m here to support you. Whether it's working on processing the past, managing life in the present, or preparing for the future, we will find ways to reach your goals.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20007
I work with adults 18 and older on a broad range of issues, including anxiety, depression, interpersonal relationships, life transitions, trauma, eating and body image issues, and grief/loss. My therapeutic approach is primarily psychodynamic, while incorporating cognitive behavioral and mindfulness modalities. I believe in creating a warm, non-judgmental and engaging environment to understand clients’ unique goals, strengths, and challenges. I consider it a privilege to help my clients walk through the ups and downs of their daily lives, and grow and thrive in the long term.
I work with adults 18 and older on a broad range of issues, including anxiety, depression, interpersonal relationships, life transitions, trauma, eating and body image issues, and grief/loss. My therapeutic approach is primarily psychodynamic, while incorporating cognitive behavioral and mindfulness modalities. I believe in creating a warm, non-judgmental and engaging environment to understand clients’ unique goals, strengths, and challenges. I consider it a privilege to help my clients walk through the ups and downs of their daily lives, and grow and thrive in the long term.
James Dubry
Counselor, MA, NCC, LGPC, CTP
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20036
Hey there! I'm genuinely thrilled to share my passion for psychotherapy, particularly in supporting a diverse group of adults, including LGBTQ+ individuals like myself. I have a strong background in assisting LGBTQ individuals, college students, and veterans from various backgrounds. My time as a first responder has given me insights into stress, burnout, and compassion fatigue that I bring to my work with clients facing similar challenges. I focus on issues like loss, grief, anxiety, and depression, drawing from my extensive experience and training. Building trust with my clients is paramount and leads to more rewarding results.
Hey there! I'm genuinely thrilled to share my passion for psychotherapy, particularly in supporting a diverse group of adults, including LGBTQ+ individuals like myself. I have a strong background in assisting LGBTQ individuals, college students, and veterans from various backgrounds. My time as a first responder has given me insights into stress, burnout, and compassion fatigue that I bring to my work with clients facing similar challenges. I focus on issues like loss, grief, anxiety, and depression, drawing from my extensive experience and training. Building trust with my clients is paramount and leads to more rewarding results.
Julie Klein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20002 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I believe each of us has the innate ability to heal from past trauma and pain and nurture our authentic selves. My clients bring varied challenges to therapy including trauma, stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, anger, grief, shame, and difficulty with transitions or relationships. Clients have told me I have been a safe person, empathetic and non-judgmental listener, trusted guide, and empowering source of support. I help clients engage in self-exploration, identify patterns and strengths, develop self-compassion and confidence, access calm presence, distinguish past from present, face fears, shift reactions, and thrive.
I believe each of us has the innate ability to heal from past trauma and pain and nurture our authentic selves. My clients bring varied challenges to therapy including trauma, stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, anger, grief, shame, and difficulty with transitions or relationships. Clients have told me I have been a safe person, empathetic and non-judgmental listener, trusted guide, and empowering source of support. I help clients engage in self-exploration, identify patterns and strengths, develop self-compassion and confidence, access calm presence, distinguish past from present, face fears, shift reactions, and thrive.
Hayley Gould
Counselor, LPC, MS/EdS
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20008 (Online Only)
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.
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.
M&K Counseling Associates Inc
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-DC, LPC-VA, LCPC-MD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20010
Hello everyone! I’m Carolyn a junior partner at M&K Counseling Associates inc. We are a group private practice offering office and video psychotherapy sessions. Our staff are highly trained professionals who operate from a holistic, trauma-informed, and systemically aware perspective. We partner with our clients by providing a safe comfortable space so they can explore their life challenges, and collectively establish goals that foster self-empowerment and self-betterment.
Hello everyone! I’m Carolyn a junior partner at M&K Counseling Associates inc. We are a group private practice offering office and video psychotherapy sessions. Our staff are highly trained professionals who operate from a holistic, trauma-informed, and systemically aware perspective. We partner with our clients by providing a safe comfortable space so they can explore their life challenges, and collectively establish goals that foster self-empowerment and self-betterment.
Glen Bradley
Counselor, MA, LGPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20037
Stop scrolling if you're looking for a therapist who is queer and specializes in trauma and LGBTQ+ affirming therapy. Imagine having a therapist who gets you, trusts you to know yourself, and who doesn't need you to constantly explain queer culture. We are sparks of authenticity, joy, and zest! No two of us are alike. And yet, our community shares many themes: identity-based trauma, religious trauma, "missing out" on our childhood, "getting stuck" on pleasing others, limiting ourselves, delaying relationships, balancing other sources of identity, and–even after you've come out–feeling like something is still left unresolved.
Stop scrolling if you're looking for a therapist who is queer and specializes in trauma and LGBTQ+ affirming therapy. Imagine having a therapist who gets you, trusts you to know yourself, and who doesn't need you to constantly explain queer culture. We are sparks of authenticity, joy, and zest! No two of us are alike. And yet, our community shares many themes: identity-based trauma, religious trauma, "missing out" on our childhood, "getting stuck" on pleasing others, limiting ourselves, delaying relationships, balancing other sources of identity, and–even after you've come out–feeling like something is still left unresolved.
Melissa Erickson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20012
If life's challenges have become overwhelming, I would love to help you lean in to your innate capacity for healing. As an Internal Family Systems trained practitioner, I will help you foster curiosity for all the parts of yourself in a nonjudgmental, supportive way. I will help you understand your protective mechanisms and dig deeper to release burdens of belief and help you heal old wounds. I strive to maintain an anti-oppressive practice, which often begins with acknowledging our shared and differing relationships to power and privilege. If this approach is what you've been looking for, schedule a consultation today!
If life's challenges have become overwhelming, I would love to help you lean in to your innate capacity for healing. As an Internal Family Systems trained practitioner, I will help you foster curiosity for all the parts of yourself in a nonjudgmental, supportive way. I will help you understand your protective mechanisms and dig deeper to release burdens of belief and help you heal old wounds. I strive to maintain an anti-oppressive practice, which often begins with acknowledging our shared and differing relationships to power and privilege. If this approach is what you've been looking for, schedule a consultation today!
Dr. Emilie B Joseph
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20016 (Online Only)
I currently work with adolescents and adults of all ages in individual therapy and specialize in working with clients with marginalized identities (e.g., racial/ethnic, sexual, and gender minorities). My ideal client is willing to bring as much of themselves into the room (e.g., social/cultural identities, personal experiences, emotions, thoughts, and behaviors) to foster more self-awareness and growth and make meaningful life changes.
I currently work with adolescents and adults of all ages in individual therapy and specialize in working with clients with marginalized identities (e.g., racial/ethnic, sexual, and gender minorities). My ideal client is willing to bring as much of themselves into the room (e.g., social/cultural identities, personal experiences, emotions, thoughts, and behaviors) to foster more self-awareness and growth and make meaningful life changes.
Sarah Pogue
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20010 (Online Only)
I identify as and specialize in LGBTQIA+ matters and open relationships. Do you struggle to motivate, care for yourself/daily tasks, or feel overwhelmed with responsibilities of life? Are your relationships suffering because of stress you feel? You desire to find a sense of peace. You want to be able to relax, to enjoy your life. You are a whole human being deserving of fulfilling relationships, connection, and meaningful direction. Let's take a step together in figuring out how to make life flow more smoothly, to talk through what possible hindrances are in the way of a more balanced, centered life.
I identify as and specialize in LGBTQIA+ matters and open relationships. Do you struggle to motivate, care for yourself/daily tasks, or feel overwhelmed with responsibilities of life? Are your relationships suffering because of stress you feel? You desire to find a sense of peace. You want to be able to relax, to enjoy your life. You are a whole human being deserving of fulfilling relationships, connection, and meaningful direction. Let's take a step together in figuring out how to make life flow more smoothly, to talk through what possible hindrances are in the way of a more balanced, centered life.
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Number of Therapists in Washington, DC
2,000+
Average cost per session
$180
Therapists in Washington, DC who prioritize treating:
93% | Anxiety |
89% | Depression |
81% | Relationship Issues |
77% | Self Esteem |
68% | Trauma and PTSD |
68% | Stress |
65% | Coping Skills |
Average years in practice
13 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
63% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
57% | CareFirst |
53% | Cigna and Evernorth |
How Therapists in Washington, DC see their clients
55% | In Person and Online | |
45% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
80% | Female | |
19% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in Washington?
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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.