Marriage Counselor
Wayne Bullock, Psy.D., M.Ed.
Licensed Psychologist
910 17th Street NW, Suite 419, Washington, District of Columbia 20006 | (202) 505-2795
A healthy marriage takes work. Therapy will reach the heart of the issues and begin the process of restoration. Let's get started.
Marriage Counselor
Philip Kolba, MA LCPC NCC
Psychotherapist
Portland, Oregon 97204 | 503-606-6412
Are you fulfilled by your relationships as you deserve to be? I specialize in online relationship counseling for LGBTQ and hetero clients. By examining your life and relationships with a counselor you can increase your capacity for happiness and success.
Marriage Counselor
Megan Szczepanik, LCSW, c-IRT
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
6000 Executive BLVD, Rockville, Maryland 20852 | 17276424746
Isn’t it about time to rediscover WHY, out of the billions of people on earth, you chose each other? Imago Relationship Therapy will lead you back to the passion, wonder, and excitement that created the beautiful space between you.
Marriage Counselor
Elaine Klionsky, J.D., Ph.D., CGP
Psychologist
2000 P Street NW . Suite 620, washington, District of Columbia 20036 | 301-641-8406
Healthy marriages take work - especially if you have not grown up in one. I work with couples to help them understand their attitudes, behaviors, and expectations in order to create authentic communication and connection.
Marriage Counselor
Dr. Beverly Wright, (D.Min.)
Licensed Clinical Christian Counselor
1629 K Street, N.W., Suite 300, Washington, District of Columbia 20006 | 202-607-4754
Couples, Families, and Relationships. Is arguing the norm in your relationship? Perhaps you have been unfaithful, and want to repair your marriage. My passion is to help couples sustain beneficial relationships, and practice healthy and loving thought processes.
Marriage Counselor
Jade Wood, MA, LMFT, MHSA
Psychotherapist
1400 20th Street NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20036 | 510.520.2345
Relationships are hard work! Having an objective third party helps you identify and eradicate your entrenched patterns, making change possible. I provide a safe, neutral space where couples can address relationship troubles toward greater intimacy and clarity.
Marriage Counselor
Kevin Fleming, Ph.D.
Coach/Change Agent/Consultant
Washington, The District of Columbia 20005 | 1-877-606-6161
Though we are not licensed marriage counselors, Grey Matters International, Inc. provides cutting edge brain optimization and rebalancing technology to better align the minds of partners to reduce conflict, increase hope---for the brain has the final word on change.
Marriage Counselor
Anita Gadhia-Smith, PsyD, LCSW-C, LICSW
Psychotherapist
2500 Q Street, NW, Suite 237, Washington, District of Columbia 20007 | 202-714-0000
In my work with couples and families, I assess the needs of each individual, as well as the relationship itself. Through various therapeutic approaches, I will assist you in living your best and fullest life together. See my book, "HOW TO STAY TOGETHER" on Amazon.com.
Marriage Counselor
Reginald Cunningham, EdD, LPC, LCPC
Counseling Psychologist
2000 P Street, NW, Suite 200, Washington, District of Columbia 20036 | 4434152328
Through couples counseling you and your partner can regain a sense of love, connection, and confidence. You will come to listen and understand one another both inside and outside of the therapy office.
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One thing Washington, D.C. does not lack is recreational locations. The East Potomac Park at the intersection of Hains Point and Ohio Drive South, offers picnic locations, a miniature golf course, a public outdoor pool, a playground, and much more. This site has many trees that provide shade, as well as places to enjoy the sun.1 It is suitable for children as well as teenagers, making it a perfect family outing location. If you wish to enjoy the great outdoors, the Thompson Boat Center on Rock Creek Parkway rents out canoes and kayaks. Take an exciting cruise on the water with all of your favorite family members. For a more traditional view of the city, one may wish to visit the Capitol, White House, Smithsonian, U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown, and national monuments. At each attraction you are sure to take away a surplus of history as well as a better appreciation for the country.
Marriage and Couples Mental Health in Washington
Residents of Washington, D.C. are relatively young, well educated, and make a relatively good income.2 Many citizens are young married couples, and the city boasts an overall divorce rate that is very low.3 Due to this, many Washington residents report having relatively good mental health. In addition, when they do require mental health services, access is relatively easy for most people.
The Metropolitan Police Department, in association with a number of government and private organizations, operates the Domestic Violence Intake Center (DVIC), which provides services for the victims of abuse. As a central processing point for services, DVIC conducts intake evaluations, offers counseling services, and provides legal assistance. In 2011, DVIC served over 5,400 people, many of whom were children between the ages of 13 and 17. Information about DVIC and other related resources can be obtained by calling 202-727-7137.4
Family Services and Assistance Programs
The Children, Youth, and Family Services Division of the Washington, D.C. Department of Behavioral Health is responsible for oversight of family-related mental health services in the city. The development of intervention programs, emergency services, and school-based mental health programs improve access to services for many children and families. A family-centered approach seeks to build skills and knowledge of each member of the family unit to improve family functioning and increase the likelihood of successful mental health treatment. Call 202-673-7440 for additional information about the wide-range of programs offered by the Department of Behavioral Health.5
References
1. Wikipedia. (2017). East Potomac Park. Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_Potomac_Park2. United States Census Bureau. (2017). State and County Quickfacts - District of Columbia. Retrieved from http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/11000.html
3. The District of Columbia. (2016). DC Facts 2013. Retrieved from http://dc.gov/DC/Planning/DC+Data+and+Maps/DC+Data/DC+Quick+Facts/DC+Facts+2013
4. The District of Columbia. (2016). Metropolitan Police Department - Domestic Violence Intake Center. Retrieved from http://mpdc.dc.gov/page/domestic-violence-intake-center
5. The District of Columbia. (2016). Children, Youth and Family Services. Retrieved from http://dmh.dc.gov/service/children-youth-and-family-services
Washington is not part of any county and is located in District of Columbia. It has a land area of 61.14 square miles and a water area of 7.19 square miles. The population of Washington is 672,228 people with 273,390 households and a median annual income of $70,848. .
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Establishing weekly sessions with a professional therapist is considered affordable in Washington for the average family. While sustaining a commitment to therapy is usually not an issue, if mental health treatment feels like a burden please ask your counselor about accepted insurance plans or sliding scale fees. Low cost counseling and affordable therapy are also sometimes offered by listed city and university level clinics, check with your local Washington public health department.