Counseling in Washington, DC. Find the Right Therapist.

Safe, effective, and caring. Affordable therapists near you in Washington, District of Columbia will help you make the changes you want.


Jade Wood, MA, LMFT, MHSA

Jade Wood, MA, LMFT, MHSA

Psychotherapist

1400 20th Street NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20036 | 510.520.2345

Life can present you with difficult situations, and times where things feel unclear and stuck. I provide a warm, nonjudgmental presence where you can speak freely about what is occurring in your life. Together, outlining patterns and changes, we will pave a way forward.

Anita Gadhia-Smith, PsyD, LCSW-C, LICSW

Anita Gadhia-Smith, PsyD, LCSW-C, LICSW

Psychotherapist

2500 Q Street, NW, Suite 237, Washington, District of Columbia 20007 | 202-714-0000

Therapy is a journey through which we find our authentic selves and become the best we can be. My approach is to meet you where you are, and to help you to move toward your goals, overcome obstacles, and achieve maximum growth. Profound and lasting change can occur.

Wayne Bullock, Psy.D., M.Ed.

Wayne Bullock, Psy.D., M.Ed.

Licensed Psychologist

910 17th Street NW, Suite 419, Washington, District of Columbia 20006 | (202) 505-2795

Caring Psychologist providing exceptional individual therapy. I provide collaborative and individualized therapy to help you to reach your goals and make the changes you want in your life.

Dr. Beverly Wright, (D.Min.)

Dr. Beverly Wright, (D.Min.)

Licensed Clinical Christian Counselor

1629 K Street, N.W., Suite 300, Washington, District of Columbia 20006 | 202-607-4754

Congratulations! You are one step closer to a positive path of growth, peace, and understanding. I look forward to working with you, and I applaud you for taking the first step toward a happier state of existence!

Elaine Klionsky, J.D., Ph.D., CGP

Elaine Klionsky, J.D., Ph.D., CGP

Psychologist

2000 P Street NW . Suite 620, washington, District of Columbia 20036 | 301-641-8406

My focus is on learning who you are as an individual in order to create a safe and effective working relationship. While I address a variety issues (anxiety, depression, compulsive behaviors, etc.), I also work toward helping clients achieve greater life satisfaction

Megan Szczepanik, LCSW, c-IRT

Megan Szczepanik, LCSW, c-IRT

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

6000 Executive BLVD, Rockville, Maryland 20852 | 17276424746

Taking this step can be scary, but you’re halfway there! You don’t have to walk this path alone; together we can create a safe and affirming place for you to explore, heal, and grow.

Marsha Lucas, PhD

Marsha Lucas, PhD

Licensed Psychologist

1350 Connecticut Ave, NW at Dupont Circle, Washington, District of Columbia 20036 | 202-331-3318

Good therapy is about working together to help you create a fuller, more satisfying life. I'm a psychologist as well as a neuropsychologist, with a compassionate and straightforward style, and a focus on increasing well-being rather than only "fixing" problems.

James J. Gray Psychotherapy Training Clinic

4400 Massachusetts Ave., Asbury Building, North Wing, Rm 228, Washington, District of Columbia

The exact methods used by your therapist in the James J. Gray Psychotherapy Training Clinic will depend on your symptoms, strengths, preferences, and goals for treatment. In general, though, our staff therapists practice Cognitive Behavior Therapy. This is an active approach in which your therapist will help you build new skills for coping with the difficult situations in your life and will ask you to practice these skills between treatment sessions.


Children under age 18 are not treated in our clinic.

Reginald Cunningham, EdD, LPC, LCPC

Reginald Cunningham, EdD, LPC, LCPC

Counseling Psychologist

2000 P Street, NW, Suite 200, Washington, District of Columbia 20036 | 4434152328

We are a group of diverse therapistss who brings warmth, curiosity, and compassion to my clinical work and aim to foster a safe space where you can freely express our thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment.

Kevin Fleming, Ph.D.

Kevin Fleming, Ph.D.

Coach/Change Agent/Consultant

Goodyear, Arizona 85338 | 1-877-606-6161

Grey Matters Intl & Dr. Kevin Fleming(cited expert for NY Times, CNN, Fortune, Sporting News)is all about bold thinking & neuroscience innovation in getting mood/behavior change when shrinking,feel good self-help, and pills aren't cutting it. Indiv/couples/family.

Philip Kolba, MA LCPC NCC

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.


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Therapy Washington, DC

Counseling Washington, DC

When one thinks of Washington, D.C. of course the Capitol, Smithsonian, and monuments galore come to mind, but the city offers much more than what one might expect. One family-friendly attraction is the National Zoo, where admission is completely free. The National Museum of Natural History serves as a highly educational, yet entertaining, attraction for the entire family to enjoy. Children and teenagers can jump out of their seats at IMAX films, exhibits, as well as hand-on activities at nearby attractions.1 If you are in the mood for performances of all types including musical, dancing, poetry, and more, be sure to visit the Wolf Trap Farm Park; not only is this location gorgeous, but all shows are appropriate for children of all ages.

Mental Health in Washington

Washington, D.C. is home to 650,000 people, nearly all of which are Caucasian or African-American.2 As the seat of our nation's government, it is representative of the various individuals and cultures that comprise the United States. However, Washington, D.C. struggles to provide adequate services to some citizens who require mental health attention. Nearly 30,000 children and adults in D.C. live with a serious mental illness, yet only 42 percent of adults in the city receive the services they need. As a result, the city's criminal justice system handles a large number of cases involving children and adults whose mental health needs have gone unmet.3

The Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C. offers a number of behavioral health services to adults who live with a mental illness. Licensed counselors conduct support groups for people dealing with grief, anger, and emotional trauma. There is also a Community Support Services division, which oversees community outreach and education. Their educational services focus on helping clients develop healthy coping mechanisms, relapse prevention strategies, and finding housing and employment. If you are in need of behavioral health services, the Catholic Charities can be contacted at 202-635-5900.4

Current Education

George Washington University is one of the nation's premiere colleges and offers a comprehensive program in counselor education for those who seek to work in the field of mental health. The program includes multiple post-master's degree options and is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Graduates from the program are eligible for licensure in the city through the Board of Professional Counseling.5


References

1. National Museum of Natural History. (2017). Exhibitions. Retrieved from http://www.mnh.si.edu/exhibits/
2. United States Census Bureau. (2017). State and County Quickfacts - District of Columbia. Retrieved from http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/11000.html
3. National Alliance on Mental Health. (2010). State Statistics - District of Columbia. Retrieved from http://www.nami.org/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm?ContentFileID=93486
4. Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington. (2010). Behavioral Health Services. Retrieved from http://www.catholiccharitiesdc.org/BehavioralHealthServices
5. George Washington University. (2017). Counseling Program Overview. Retrieved from https://www.gwu.edu/counseling

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. .


Therapy Affordability Meter for Washington, DC

Mostly Affordable

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.