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Therapists for college students near Washington, DC

Destinee Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor
Washington DC, DC
Accepting new clients

I support individuals and families in managing anxiety, navigating relationship challenges, and adapting to life transitions. As a Black, Queer, cisgender counselor, I bring an intersectional lens and cultural humility to our work together. My approach is affirming, collaborative, and grounded in self-exploration. I help clients build insight and skills to move toward greater self-understanding, self-acceptance, and meaningful change. I'm a therapist with Octave and Evernorth Behavioral Care ...

Ryan Sheridan
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Washington, DC
Accepting new clients

I help individuals enhance their mental health. My approach is based on the premise that nutrition, physical activity, and how we recover are foundational to our well-being. We will optimize your life with thoughtful prescriptions, psychotherapy, nutritional and supplement counseling, and prescriptive exercise....

Elaine Klionsky, J.D., Ph.D., Inc.
Psychologist
Multiple Locations
Accepting new clients

I am a pragmatic practitioner who combines an extensive background in humanistic, interpersonal, and psychodynamic theory with cognitive behavioral techniques. My aim is to get to know each client as an individual and not rely on a pre-determined program for what works. Everyone is different. I especially enjoy working with clients who are curious about themselves and willing to take the risk of seeing and understanding themselves more clearly in order to make the behavioral changes they nee...

ActNow for Mental Health
Pre-Licensed Professional
Washington, DC, DC
Accepting new clients

ANMH's services are 100% free, every session, every time! ACTNow for Mental health (ANMH) is a non-profit (501(c)(3)) organization dedicated to expanding access to mental health services and support, while fighting mental & behavioral health stigma for all young adults (ages 17-32). ANMH focuses on communities that have been historically underserved by the health system including LGBTQIA+ and POC populations, people with physical and/or intellectual disabilities, and people who are uninsured...

Dawn Johnson
Psychologist
Washington, DC
Accepting new clients

If you feel anxious, sad, overwhelmed or stuck, if you are frustrated by your family or relationships, or are worn out by disordered eating, my practice may be a good fit for you. My therapy style is collaborative, warm, and nonjudgmental, with room for humor. Together, we will work to improve your symptoms, gain a deeper understanding of your concerns and bring about lasting change. As a former clinician at George Washington University and the University of the District of Columbia, I have e...

Shally Vaid
Licensed Professional Counselor
Washington, DC
Accepting new clients

Shally creates a collaborative, safe and inclusive space for you to connect again with joy, hope, empowerment, and a sense of inner calm. She specializes in anxiety, depression, infertility and the perinatal period, parenting, self-esteem and trauma. An experienced cognitive-behavioral therapist, Shally also incorporates mindfulness, solutions focused, attachment and multicultural approaches to craft a treatment best suited to your needs. Areas of specialization Anxiety Depression Infert...

Catherine Corey
Pre-Licensed Professional
Washington, DC
Accepting new clients

Catherine has a warm and collaborative style, creating a space where you feel supported, yet gently challenged. Her approach prioritizes understanding you as a whole person, and incorporating your unique experiences, needs, values, and strengths into treatment. Catherine specializes in working with college students, professionals and executives struggling with depression, anxiety, confidence/self-esteem, career concerns, life transitions and trauma. She finds particular joy in untangling persona...

Soul Restore Counseling Center
Art Therapist
Washington, DC
Accepting new clients

Do you feel overwhelmed trying to get organized? Do you feel like anxiety prevents you from focusing on your work and daily tasks? Is your family stressing you out? I provide help for people who are trying to figure out a new routine, whether that is living in a new place, starting a new phase of life, or trying to change patterns of relating to other people....

SD Psychotherapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Multiple Locations
Accepting new clients

I work primarily with young adults and adults experiencing stress, anxiety, and trauma, as well as issues relating to identity and self-esteem. I like to use a variety of therapeutic approaches tailored to each client’s individual needs, but tend to draw most from cognitive behavioral therapy and psychodynamic therapy, while always using a strengths-based approach. I will work hard to make sure you wholeheartedly believe that your mental health diagnosis does not have to define who you are!...

Lavender Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Washington DC, DC
Accepting new clients

I’m Sarah Beth (she/they), a White, genderqueer therapist. I am passionate about co-creating another world collectively, where all of our lives and inner worlds are precious. As a therapist for both children and adults, my hope is to provide a safe, affirming, and age-appropriate space for nurturing, acceptance, and self-exploration. I understand therapy as one tool, among many, for supporting youth and adults to find more joy and resilience in their daily lives. I provide individual, family, a...

Brave Companion Family Counseling
Group practice
Multiple Locations
Accepting new clients

Welcome! We are grateful you stopped by and are considering our services during a vulnerable time in your life. At Brave Companion Family Counseling, we practice from a strength-based perspective. We believe you possess all you need to make the improvements you want to see in your life. We are here to facilitate your personal growth through tools, perspective and guidance. We believe that you are shaped by each experience you have, the systems you interact with, and the relationships you enga...

Jawara Cooley
Licensed Professional Counselor
Washington DC, DC
Accepting new clients

I believe you are the expert on your life. It is my job to guide you through the therapy process so that you may reach your desired outcomes. My clinical areas of focus include anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, identity, and LGBT+ concerns. The services I provide are rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). However, I utilize multiple modalities in my practice, tailoring treatment to the needs of the client. I also use various techniques to help you reach your desired goals. I'...

The Sanchez Center
Group practice
Multiple Locations
Accepting new clients

The Sanchez Center is a group psychotherapy practice serving Washington DC, Maryland, Virginia, and California. OUR mission IS TO PROVIDE mental health services to young professionals in a culturally-sensitive, compassionate, and collaborative setting...

Robyn Brown
Licensed Professional Counselor
Washington DC, DC
Accepting new clients

I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with grief and loss, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. I also have experience working with depression. My goal is to create a safe, welcoming, and nonjudgmental space. My therapy style is person-centered with a Solution-Focused approach. I believe that you are the expert on your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfill...

Supriya Durgam
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Washington DC, DC
Accepting new clients

I will work hard to make sure you wholeheartedly believe that your mental health diagnosis does not have to define who you are. While I can’t promise that therapy will always be fun and something you look forward to week after week, I do believe therapy has the potential to be transformative for you if you allow it to be. My number one goal is to provide you with a safe space for you to be authentically and unapologetically you, without any filters or judgment. I will always be there to trust yo...

Emily Arkin
Group practice
Washington, DC
Accepting new clients

RD Emily & Team is a group nutrition practice in the DC Metro area. We specialize in the treatment of eating disorders and managing chronic conditions. We use a non-diet approach and the Health At Every Size (HAES®) model to help clients develop eating patterns that work for them and promote health, without focusing on size and weight. Learn more by visiting our website at http://www.rdemily.com....

Trevor Dunn
Psychologist
Washington, DC
Accepting new clients

Offering both online and limited in-person sessions (in Washington DC). I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, OCD, depression, LGBTQ+ concerns, eating disorders, body image concerns, life transitions, relationship/interpersonal concerns, gender affirming treatment evaluations, grief/loss, identity concerns, and multicultural psychology (e.g., gender, sexuality, race/ethnicity). Trained as a counseling psychologist, I provides evidence-based, culturally centered therapy to adults in W...

Samantha Slater
Licensed Professional Counselor
Washington DC, DC
Accepting new clients

I have been working in community mental health and private practice since 2015. Clients who have found working with me helpful include trauma survivors, those suffering from symptoms related to mood and anxiety disorders, and those dealing with stress in romantic and family relationships. My therapy style has been influenced by my experience and training in mindfulness, emotion-focused, and acceptance-based models. I believe that for change and healing to occur, we have to get comfortable i...

Teresa Doniger
Licensed Professional Counselor
Washington DC, DC
Accepting new clients

My style of therapy would be considered eclectic although I rely heavily on psychodynamic approaches, family systems thinking as well brief solutions focused therapy. I sometimes incorporate the expressive arts into my work with clients (especially writing as healing). I'm a therapist with Octave and Evernorth Behavioral Care Group. Octave is a mental health practice providing high-quality care covered by multiple insurances. Evernorth Behavioral Care Group is a behavioral health provider gro...

Robyn Pearson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Washington DC, DC
Accepting new clients

My therapeutic style is rooted in integration, blending Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Motivational Interviewing to tailor sessions to each client's unique needs. The goal is to create a safe haven where clients can rediscover their authentic selves, fostering vulnerability and transparency that paves the way for transformative change. Let's embark on this journey together toward a healthier, more fulfilling life. I'm a therapist with Octave a...

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