Top in-person District of Columbia adults therapists who accept cash payments

I enjoy working with adults in individual and couple/relationship therapy. As a therapist, I am warm, open, encouraging, and genuine. In my practice, I combine experience, education, and creativity with a sense of humor and a down-to-earth, realistic approach. I specialize in trauma focused interventions such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and the Flash Technique. With over 7 years of experience in working in the field of trauma, I want to help you find healing. I draw from a variety of evidence-based practices that include Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), The Gottman Method, and EMDR to create a tailored approach for each individual or couple and their situation. In my personal life, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. I also enjoy gardening, hiking, yoga, and time outdoors in the beautiful Black Hills, where I live with my husband and two dogs. While I live in South Dakota, I am licensed in South Dakota, Massachusetts, Maine, and the District of Columbia. If you have a desire to improve relationships or are looking for tools to cope with grief, trauma, anxiety, and depression, I would love to partner with you on this journey.

I have 24 years of experience as a licensed psychologist. I've always been willing to take the time, get to know people individually and meet them where they are at. I specialize in treating individuals and couples with a history of depression and anxiety. I use a collaborative approach - you are the expert in you. Using a variety of evidenced based techniques, I will guide you to achieve your goals. I have extensive experience as a certified rehabilitation counselor, with a deep. As an expert in ADHD, I completed my dissertation on adult ADHD in 1998, and have since participated in drug studies, specifically focusing on Strattera. Additionally, I hold a professional certificate in Autism from UC Davis. This is your journey, let's get you to your desired destination.

I provide a relaxed space for clients to connect with their strengths and clarify what would help them to feel and function better. We know ourselves best, but sometimes we all need another person to help us as we make sense of what has happened, assess how we are feeling and provide encouragement as we make small adjustments that can have significant impact. Therapy can be part reflection, part laughter and always a safe place to explore. Open to working with couples in person only. Open to working with individuals either in person or via telehealth.

Are you struggling to find relief from the constant battle with personal, work or career-related anxiety? Sometimes high-stress environments, career burnout, and life challenges significantly impact mental wellbeing. My goal is to empower you with realistic tools and strategies to help you feel balanced, overcome unwanted feelings, and feel as if you are thriving and not "just getting by"! I specialize in supporting individuals with managing anxiety and work place stress. I offer a safe judgement free space for you to work on building a healthier, happier life. I like to refer to that space as “The Studio”! Let's work together to address your unique needs and explore ways to manage stress more effectively. Whether you’re dealing with heavy workloads or simply need help finding balance, I'm here to support you on your journey! Enter "The Studio" and begin working on creating the life you desire!

I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist providing out-patient mental health services in Northern Virginia since 2007. I diagnose and treat a wide range of disorders in adolescents and adults. During therapy, I create an environment where people feel safe and comfortable while managing difficult situations. I assist them with developing ways to learn and recognize beneficial patterns of thoughts, feelings and behaviors. therapy from the following perspectives to help individuals use their inherent strengths to improve their quality of life. As a veteran with more than 20 years of military service, I seek to help service members, veterans and their family members work through post-deployment psychological problems and other adjustment concerns. Treating veterans and nonveterans with trauma related anxiety and depression is also an area of specialization.

Long term problems do not necessarily require long term solutions. By employing the latest evidence based treatments, I aim to maximize durable change in the least amount of time. As my client, you will find me to be a patient & empathic listener. I strive to view life through your eyes so that I can be best positioned to help you attain rapid improvement. Together we will develop a plan that targets your areas of concern. As part of the therapy process, I will teach you empowering techniques that will enable you, after you leave therapy, to become your own master therapist to yourself. I utilize the latest innovations in Cognitive Behavior Therapy, as well as other approaches, to help clients resolve their issues as quickly as possible, saving you time and money. One of the exciting things about the therapy I employ is that problems start to be seen as opportunities for growth, rather than obstacles to happiness. My clinical experience is broad and varied. It ranges from those very significantly impaired by mental illness to clients seeking guidance in making a career choice. I also have training in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), an evidenced based short-term therapy. Open to working with children/adolescents 13 years and older.

I am a bilingual (Spanish) and bicultural (Ecuadorian-American) licensed clinical psychologist. I utilize EMDR, ACT, CBT, DBT, EFT, and the Gottman Method to help you cope with the challenges that come up in life. My specialties include depression, anxiety, trauma, parenting stressors, and relationship stressors. I provide a very inclusive, warm, and accepting environment in therapy. We will work together as a team to create a treatment plan using evidence-based therapy interventions to help us focus on achieving our goals in therapy.

Welcome! I'm Dr. Katie Rider Mundey - licensed psychologist and women's mental health specialist. It’s my privilege to partner with barrier-breaking women to address identity challenges, mood disorders, maternal mental health difficulties, disordered eating, body image, sexual trauma, and more. I have a Ph.D. in counseling psychology, and served as the women's mental health coordinator for a large hospital system prior to opening my private practice. I consider it an honor to support women as they pursue growth. I will work with you to develop an evidence-based treatment plan that builds on your existing strengths. My therapy approach is integrative, drawing heavily on CBT and IPT. I don't take myself too seriously, so you can expect some humor infused into each session. My hope is that you walk away from our time together feeling hopeful and empowered. To me, therapy is about more than fixing what is broken; it is about developing the skills we need to flourish and thrive.

Dr. Nguyen is an EMDR-trained, licensed psychologist in the state of Minnesota. Dr. Nguyen completed his Doctorate of Psychology from the University of St. Thomas- Graduate School of Professional Psychology. He completed his post-doctoral work focused on providing integrative care, mainly assisting refugees and immigrants in navigating the mental health system. His areas of clinical interest are in trauma, depression and anxiety, holistic health, multicultural psychology, men’s issues, immigration, supervision, consultation, and training. He provides services to adults. Dr. Nguyen’s experience of navigating intersectionality and practicing from a trauma-informed framework fuels his clinical practice. He is eclectic in his clinical approach, although he often employs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness practices, Solution-Focused, and Acceptance and Commitment therapeutic approaches as his clinical focus. Dr. Nguyen has been in the mental health field since 2005, serving in various mental health capacities (i.e., rehabilitation services, targeted case management, intensive outpatient, clinical training director and program supervisor, and outpatient services). Dr. Nguyen’s approach to treatment services from resiliency factors through a cultural/spiritual, holistic, and strength-based approach tailored toward the client’s needs. Dr. Nguyen is bilingual in English and Vietnamese. He enjoys spending time with his family traveling, cooking, and volunteering.