Hello, I'm Kayena. I have dedicated my career to helping individuals and families find strength and resilience in the face of life's difficulties. With a background in clinical social work, I have worked extensively with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds, addressing an array of concerns such as depression, autism, and developmental disabilities. I understand that no two individuals are the same, and I am committed to tailoring my approach to meet your unique needs. Specialties: ...
Are you working on being successful but something doesn't quite feel right? Are you stressed by trying to balance the demands of college and your entry into career, relationships and...life? So many of us are told to go after our dreams but no one tells us that past traumas, imposter syndrome and self-esteem, and stress can feel like the biggest hindrance no matter how high we excel. But you can overcome those obstacles, and I'm here to help. Let’s work together so instead of only working to loo...
Throughout the journey of a woman’s life there are many emotional shifts and challenges. Are you going through a difficult life event and feeling like it would help to have more support? Are you looking to learn ways to increase your emotional wellness, resolve conflicts, and feel more secure in your relationship with yourself and others? Ma Zen Space is where mindfulness, art, and cognitive therapy combine to offer you an opportunity to transform difficult moments into growth. Megan i...
I have over a decade of experience providing crisis counseling and suicide prevention to individuals in distress and immediate need of assistance. My expertise extends across various topics, including trauma, substance use, anxiety and mood disorders, as well as severe and persistent mental illnesses. While I primarily utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), I also recognize the significant impact of the ecological model—considering individual, family, organizational, community, and societal...
I can assist with depression, anxiety, relationship conflicts, career difficulties, life transitions, caregiving, and much more. I’m very passionate about helping people who are young professionals, in the midst of a career change, or want to advance in their careers. My goal will be to work with you, guide you, and help you achieve a fulfilling life. I’m results-oriented and will help you set actionable goals which will lead you to graduation from care. I will provide you with the tools and cop...
I am a Harvard-trained, Harvard-affiliated, board-certified child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist. I strongly believe that the best psychiatric care is centered on the whole person, not just on a diagnosis or a specific medication. I provide weekly therapy and work with patients to determine if medications can be of help. I do not believe that everyone needs a medication, but they can be useful in treating particular psychiatric symptoms; I will work with you in order to find the best treatm...
Brickel and Associates, LLC is a private psychotherapy practice in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia. Our counselors serve individual adolescents and adults, couples, families and groups, under the direction of Robyn E. Brickel, MA, LMFT. We are dedicated to helping our patients or clients make and maintain positive changes in their lives. We bring a positive, proactive approach to therapy, helping clients achieve greater self-esteem, build healthier relationships, and make the emotional, cogniti...
Hello, I'm Kim. As a therapist, I am warm, caring, open, encouraging, and direct. I consider myself an active therapist, combining my experience, education, creativity, and a sense of humor with a down-to-earth, realistic approach to counseling. I graduated from Howard University with an MSW in 1993 and have been fortunate to focus my practice on empowering individuals, couples, and families to overcome personal obstacles and improve their relationships with themselves, others, and society. ...
Hello, I'm Elma. Life can be incredibly challenging, and I'm glad you're here, taking the first step towards a more fulfilling and happier life. It takes courage to seek out change, and together, we can identify and address the concerns that brought you here, aiming to help you achieve mental and emotional well-being. With over 20 years of professional experience, I hold a Master of Social Work from the University of Maryland School of Social Work. I'm a Licensed Certified Social Worker-C...
I've worked with youth and adults who have experienced trauma. I've served clients ages 18+ with anxiety, depression, grief, PTSD, and racial issues. I take a strengths approach that is free from judgment. I believe in the importance of relationships and connection. I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker in the District of Columbia with a Master’s in Social Work from Howard University. My theoretical orientation includes Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), attachment-based t...
During our sessions, we would explore how your thoughts and past experiences trigger your mood-related symptoms. My therapy style is to meet clients where they are and provide a safe space to be their authentic selves through a culturally meaningful lens. I am passionate about supporting clients from all cultural backgrounds to overcome obstacles preventing them from being the best version of themselves. I believe a strategy for therapy should not be a cookie-cutter approach, therefore, together...
Mindful Therapy Collective was founded to provide a safe space for individuals to mindfully heal, grow, and achieve their goals. We understand the importance of finding the best fit for you and are here to support you on your journey and navigate it together. Therapy at our practice is centered around trust, empathy, and collaboration. We view clients as the experts of their own lives and use tools and techniques that will help you reach your fullest potential. Our practice is made up of highly ...
Hello and welcome! My name is Andjie, and I am so glad you're here. I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Social Worker, licensed in Washington D.C. and Georgia, with 7 years of professional experience. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of helping clients navigate various systems, address relationship issues, resolve family conflicts, heal from trauma and abuse, and build motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. My therapeutic philosophy cen...
As a therapist, I strive to create a safe and warm space where therapeutic rapport can thrive. I love working with clients to not only work on symptomology, but to create deep and meaningful change at the identity level. I see therapy as a way to attack symptoms while creating space for powerful growth. I believe that the heart, mind, and soul are all connected, and that therapy should focus on this intersectionality as a mechanism for change. I'm a therapist with Octave and Evernorth Behavio...
Hello, I'm Brandi, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with a deep passion for helping individuals navigate their mental health journeys. I joined SonderMind in October 2021, bringing over 17 years of experience in mental health and addiction counseling. I earned my Ph.D. in counseling from George Washington University, and throughout my career, I've had the privilege of working with adults facing challenges such as depression, anxiety, addiction, and symptoms of bipolar disorder, OCD, an...
Visit my website below for additional available therapists. Welcome! I am a psychotherapist/Clinical Social Worker and have been in practice for 12 years. I received my Master of Social Work degree from The Ohio State University. I believe that everyone deserves someone to talk to who is non-judgmental or biased. You are the expert on you! I am here to work as a team with you to establish and meet your goals. Together we can create change and improve your symptoms. I have experience working...
Hello, I'm Robyn, and I'm glad you're here. As an experienced mental health clinician, I believe in a strengths-based, collaborative approach to therapy. My goal is to work alongside you, leveraging your strengths to help you navigate life's challenges and achieve your personal goals. With a demonstrated history in the mental health care industry, education, military, courts, and medical fields, including international service, I bring a wealth of experience to our sessions. I am skilled in Cogn...
We offer affirming psychotherapy and sex therapy for individuals, couples, multiple-partner relationships, and poly and leather families. We are experts in alternative sexualities, specializing in working with adults in the kink/BDSM, polyamorous/non-monogamous, trans/gender-nonconforming/non-binary, LGBQIA+, and sex work communities. We work with those who live openly and out; and those who have more conservative and private lifestyles. We use a variety of therapeutic approaches, including holi...
Do you have a sense that people don’t get you? Do you travel a different path than everybody else? Are you living your life very differently from what other people expect you to? Do people tell you that sometimes you are thinking way outside the box? Are your parents different from you and do they want you to be someone else? Life can be tough when you feel different. Different can also mean isolated, lonely, and misunderstood. It can also mean constantly asking yourself: Will I ever fit in? ...
Clients come to me when they feel overwhelmed in life. The challenge is that the college experience can exacerbate these issues. It can be hard to navigate not only the academic expectations, but also the issues in our relationships. College is a unique and fleeting experience. I would be happy to support you in managing stressors to make this a positive experience. Our work together is based on radical kindness, cultural understanding, and empathy....