As an EMDRIA-Certified EMDR Therapist, EMDRIA Approved Consultant, and Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner, I provide specialized treatment for:

• Trauma Therapy Washington DC 
• PTSD Treatment Washington DC 
• Complex PTSD Therapy Washington DC 
• Childhood Trauma Therapy Washington DC 
• Attachment Trauma Therapy DC 

• EMDR Therapy Washington DC 
• Online EMDR Therapy Washington DC 
• Virtual EMDR Therapy DC 

• Anxiety Therapy Washington DC 
• Panic Disorder Treatment DC 
• Stress Management Therapy Washington DC 
• Burnout Counseling DC 

• Depression Therapy Washington DC 
• Depression Counseling DC 
• Burnout Recovery Therapy DC 

• Relationship Issues Therapy DC 
• Attachment-Based Therapy Washington DC 
• Attachment Trauma Therapy DC 

Washington, DC is one of the most internationally connected cities in the world.

Many residents are:

• Diplomats 
• Foreign service professionals 
• International students 
• Immigrants 
• Expatriates 
• Global health professionals 
• NGO workers 
• Multicultural families 

Therapy can help individuals navigate:

• Cultural adjustment 
• Identity development 
• Acculturation stress 
• Relocation challenges 
• Family expectations 
• International transitions 
• Cross-cultural relationships 

As a multilingual psychologist with experience working with diverse populations, I strive to provide culturally responsive care that respects each client's unique background and experiences.

Washington, DC is home to thousands of attorneys, policy analysts, journalists, and public service professionals.

These careers often involve:

• High responsibility 
• Constant deadlines 
• Political conflict 
• Exposure to distressing information 
• Public scrutiny 
• Ethical challenges 

Therapy can help professionals develop healthier boundaries, reduce stress, improve emotional regulation, and prevent burnout.

Washington, DC has one of the largest LGBTQ+ populations in the United States.

I provide affirming therapy for LGBTQ+ adults seeking support with:

• Identity development 
• Relationship concerns 
• Minority stress 
• Trauma recovery 
• Anxiety and depression 
• Life transitions 
• Self-esteem 
• Personal growth 

My practice is committed to creating a safe, welcoming, and inclusive therapeutic environment for individuals of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and relationship structures.

Telehealth has transformed access to mental health care throughout Washington, DC.

Benefits of online therapy include:

• Greater scheduling flexibility 
• No commute or travel time 
• Increased privacy 
• Access to specialized treatment 
• Consistent care during travel 
• Convenient access from home or office 

Research consistently demonstrates that online therapy can be highly effective for trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, stress-related disorders, and relationship concerns.

Many clients appreciate being able to participate in therapy from a comfortable and familiar environment while still receiving high-quality care.

I provide online therapy to adults throughout all quadrants and neighborhoods of Washington, DC, including:

• Georgetown 
• Dupont Circle 
• Adams Morgan 
• Cleveland Park 
• Tenleytown 
• Friendship Heights 
• Cathedral Heights 
• Glover Park 
• Foggy Bottom 
• Woodley Park 

• Capitol Hill 
• Navy Yard 
• Southwest Waterfront 
• Penn Quarter 
• Downtown DC 
• Chinatown 
• Mount Vernon Triangle 

• Brookland 
• Eckington 
• NoMa 
• Trinidad 
• Edgewood 

• Capitol Riverfront 
• Hill East 
• Anacostia 
• Congress Heights 

Living and working in Washington, DC presents unique psychological challenges. Many residents navigate demanding careers in government, public policy, law, healthcare, journalism, education, international affairs, nonprofit leadership, technology, and advocacy. While these professions can be meaningful and rewarding, they often involve long work hours, high levels of responsibility, public scrutiny, exposure to conflict, and chronic stress.

As a result, many individuals seeking therapy in Washington, DC are not only looking for symptom relief but also for deeper personal growth, emotional resilience, healthier relationships, and a greater sense of balance in their lives.

My approach to psychotherapy is individualized and trauma-informed. Rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model, treatment is tailored to each person's unique experiences, goals, personality, and nervous system. Depending on your needs, therapy may integrate several evidence-based approaches designed to address both the emotional and physiological aspects of healing.

EMDR Therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is one of the most extensively researched treatments for trauma and PTSD. It is also highly effective for anxiety, panic attacks, grief, performance anxiety, attachment wounds, and negative self-beliefs.

Many professionals in Washington, DC function at a high level despite carrying unresolved experiences from childhood, relationships, military service, medical events, workplace stress, or other difficult life experiences. These experiences can continue to influence emotions, relationships, confidence, and decision-making long after the original event has passed.

EMDR helps the brain process and integrate these experiences so they no longer carry the same emotional intensity.

EMDR may be particularly helpful for:

• Childhood trauma 
• Complex PTSD 
• Military-related trauma 
• Relationship trauma 
• Public service burnout 
• High-pressure professional environments 
• Panic attacks 
• Performance anxiety 
• Imposter syndrome 
• Grief and loss 

As an EMDRIA-Certified EMDR Therapist and EMDRIA Approved Consultant, I provide specialized EMDR therapy for adults throughout Washington, DC.

Many people living in Washington, DC spend years functioning in a state of chronic activation without realizing how much stress their bodies are carrying.

The nervous system often absorbs the impact of:

• Workplace pressure 
• Political uncertainty 
• Public service responsibilities 
• High-achievement cultures 
• Trauma 
• Chronic anxiety 
• Burnout 

Somatic Experiencing® (SE) is a body-oriented approach developed by Dr. Peter Levine that focuses on helping the nervous system recover from overwhelming experiences and chronic stress.

Rather than focusing exclusively on thoughts and emotions, SE helps individuals become more aware of physical sensations, internal resources, and nervous system responses.

Somatic Experiencing® can be particularly effective for:

• Anxiety 
• Trauma and PTSD 
• Burnout 
• Emotional overwhelm 
• Chronic tension 
• Hypervigilance 
• Stress-related physical symptoms 
• Difficulty relaxing 

For many high-achieving professionals in Washington, DC, somatic work provides an opportunity to move beyond intellectual understanding and create meaningful physiological change.

Sensorimotor Psychotherapy combines traditional talk therapy with a deeper understanding of how trauma and attachment experiences are stored within the body.

Many adults understand their struggles intellectually but continue to feel stuck emotionally. They may know why they react a certain way yet still experience anxiety, shame, relationship difficulties, emotional reactivity, or chronic self-criticism.

Sensorimotor Psychotherapy helps bridge this gap by exploring:

• Body awareness 
• Nervous system responses 
• Emotional regulation 
• Movement patterns 
• Attachment dynamics 
• Trauma-related reactions 

This approach can be particularly helpful for:

• Complex PTSD 
• Childhood trauma 
• Attachment wounds 
• Relationship difficulties 
• Emotional dysregulation 
• Chronic stress 
• Burnout 

For individuals working in high-responsibility positions throughout Washington, DC, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy offers a practical way to develop greater self-awareness and resilience.

Washington, DC attracts highly motivated and ambitious individuals who often hold themselves to exceptionally high standards.

Many professionals struggle with:

• Perfectionism 
• Self-criticism 
• Fear of failure 
• Overachievement 
• Chronic stress 
• Work-life imbalance 

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps individuals develop psychological flexibility—the ability to stay present, respond effectively to difficult thoughts and emotions, and take action consistent with personal values.

Rather than attempting to eliminate uncomfortable feelings, ACT teaches people how to create a different relationship with those experiences.

ACT can be especially beneficial for:

• Anxiety 
• Depression 
• Burnout 
• Career stress 
• Perfectionism 
• Leadership challenges 
• Life transitions 
• Values clarification 

Many federal employees, attorneys, policy professionals, healthcare workers, and executives find ACT particularly useful because it combines practical skills with meaningful personal growth.

Choosing a therapist is an important decision. Research consistently shows that the quality of the therapeutic relationship is one of the strongest predictors of successful treatment outcomes.

• Licensed Clinical Psychologist 
• EMDRIA-Certified EMDR Therapist 
• EMDRIA Approved EMDR Consultant 
• Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner (SEP) 
• Advanced Training in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy 
• Training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) 
• Attachment-Focused and Humanistic Psychotherapy 

• Trauma and PTSD 
• Complex PTSD 
• Anxiety Disorders 
• Panic Attacks 
• Depression 
• Burnout and Professional Stress 
• Relationship Difficulties 
• Attachment Wounds 
• Grief and Loss 
• Men's Mental Health 
• LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapy 
• Personal Growth and Life Transitions 

Whether you are searching for a psychologist in Washington, DC, EMDR therapist in DC, trauma therapist in Washington, DC, anxiety therapist in DC, depression counselor in Washington, DC, or online therapy in Washington, DC, you do not have to navigate life's challenges alone. Healing is not about becoming someone different. It is about developing a deeper understanding of yourself, strengthening your emotional resilience, creating healthier relationships, and building a life that feels more authentic, meaningful, and fulfilling.With the right support, meaningful and lasting change is possible. The first step is simply reaching out.

Yes. I am licensed as a psychologist in Washington, DC and provide secure telehealth therapy to adults located anywhere within the District. Whether you live in Georgetown, Dupont Circle, Capitol Hill, Navy Yard, Logan Circle, Adams Morgan, Brookland, Foggy Bottom, Shaw, Cleveland Park, or elsewhere in DC, you can participate in therapy from the privacy and comfort of your home.

I work with adults experiencing:

• Trauma and PTSD
• Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
• Anxiety disorders
• Panic attacks
• Depression
• Burnout
• Work-related stress
• Relationship difficulties
• Attachment issues
• Grief and loss
• Men's mental health concerns
• LGBTQ+ affirming therapy
• Self-esteem challenges
• Life transitions
• Personal growth

Yes. Trauma treatment is one of my primary areas of specialization. I work with adults recovering from childhood trauma, emotional neglect, relationship trauma, abuse, medical trauma, military experiences, grief, and other distressing life events.

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based psychotherapy approach designed to help individuals process and recover from traumatic and distressing experiences. EMDR is recognized as an effective treatment for trauma, PTSD, anxiety, panic attacks, grief, and attachment wounds.

Yes. EMDR therapy can often be adapted successfully for telehealth. Many clients find online EMDR to be surprisingly effective and appreciate being able to participate from a familiar and comfortable environment.

Yes. Many federal employees seek therapy for stress, burnout, leadership challenges, workplace conflicts, anxiety, career transitions, and work-life balance concerns. Therapy provides a confidential space to address these challenges while supporting long-term well-being.

Yes. Government contractors and consultants often work in high-pressure environments with demanding deadlines, complex responsibilities, and significant performance expectations. Therapy can help manage stress, anxiety, perfectionism, and burnout.

Yes. Individuals holding security clearances often face unique professional pressures and may feel reluctant to seek support. Therapy can provide a confidential environment to address stress, anxiety, burnout, and personal challenges while maintaining professional responsibilities.

Yes. Attorneys, law students, policy advisors, and legal professionals frequently seek therapy for burnout, perfectionism, chronic stress, work-life imbalance, anxiety, and career-related concerns.

Yes. Capitol Hill staff, legislative aides, policy analysts, and advocacy professionals often face long hours, political stress, demanding work environments, and uncertainty related to elections and policy changes. Therapy can help build resilience and reduce emotional exhaustion.

Yes. Many DC residents experience emotional strain related to politics, elections, public policy debates, and constant exposure to news and world events. Therapy can help individuals manage anxiety, uncertainty, and emotional overwhelm.

Yes. Journalists, media professionals, and communications specialists are frequently exposed to stressful, emotionally charged, and rapidly changing information. Therapy can help address burnout, secondary trauma, anxiety, and chronic stress.

Yes. Washington, DC is home to embassies, international organizations, and diplomatic communities. Therapy can help individuals navigate relocation, cultural adjustment, international transitions, identity concerns, and relationship challenges.

Yes. Many individuals move to DC for career opportunities, education, government service, or international assignments. Relocation can create challenges related to loneliness, identity changes, relationship adjustments, and building new social connections.

Yes. I work with students, faculty, researchers, and staff affiliated with institutions such as Georgetown University, George Washington University, American University, Howard University, Catholic University, and other DC-area colleges.

Somatic Experiencing® is a body-oriented approach to trauma treatment that focuses on nervous system regulation and resilience. It can be particularly helpful for trauma, anxiety, chronic stress, and emotional overwhelm.

Sensorimotor Psychotherapy combines traditional talk therapy with awareness of bodily sensations, movement, posture, and nervous system responses. It is frequently used to address trauma, attachment wounds, and emotional regulation challenges.

Yes. I work with generalized anxiety, panic attacks, social anxiety, perfectionism, chronic worry, health anxiety, and stress-related concerns using evidence-based treatment approaches.

Yes. Depression can affect mood, energy, motivation, concentration, relationships, and self-esteem. Therapy can help identify underlying causes while developing effective coping strategies and meaningful change.

Yes. Many adults seek therapy for communication problems, trust issues, attachment concerns, dating challenges, divorce recovery, fear of abandonment, intimacy concerns, and recurring relationship patterns.

Yes. Washington, DC has one of the largest LGBTQ+ populations in the country. I provide affirming and inclusive therapy for LGBTQ+ adults and strive to create a safe and welcoming environment for individuals of all identities and relationship structures.

Yes. Many men seek therapy for anxiety, depression, stress, anger, burnout, trauma, relationship concerns, and major life transitions. Therapy provides a confidential space to explore these concerns and develop healthier coping strategies.

I am currently in-network with Cigna/Evernorth. Insurance participation may change over time, so I encourage prospective clients to contact me to verify current coverage and benefits.

Research consistently shows that telehealth therapy can be highly effective for many mental health concerns, including trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, burnout, and relationship difficulties. Many clients appreciate the flexibility and convenience of virtual therapy.

Getting started is simple. Contact me to schedule a complimentary 15-minute consultation. During that conversation, we can discuss your concerns, answer questions, and determine whether my approach may be a good fit. If we decide to move forward, we will schedule an intake appointment and begin developing a treatment plan tailored to your goals.