Therapists serving clients in District of Columbia

Norika Jackson

LICSW

Thank you so much for connecting with me. I’m a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Washington, DC. After attending the University of Michigan to obtain a Masters in Social Work I relocated to the Washington, DC metropolitan area in 2004 to begin my social work career. The last 5 years of that career has been dedicated to assisting people manage various mental health challenges that have had significant impact on their lives. I have worked with clients around grief and loss issues, anxiety, Bipolar and Major Depression. Through therapeutic techniqu...

LaRita Mullins

MSW, BCD, LCSW-C

I am a licensed clinical social worker in the state of Maryland as well as in the District of Columbia. I earned my Master's Degree in Social Work from Howard University in 2000. I am currently enrolled in the Doctoral program for Marriage and Family Therapy at Northcentral University. My concentration of study within my doctoral program is Couples Therapy. I have been in private practice since 2004. Most of my clinical experience has been providing couples therapy and adult psychotherapy. I routinely work with clients that want help with the following issues: a...

Waltrina Stancell

LPC

Waltrina Stancell is an independently licensed clinician with experience in mental health and addictions counseling. She is a graduate of Howard University and Boston University School of Medicine with over eight years of experience with children, adolescents, adults, and families. Waltrina uses a person-centered approach emphasizing the importance of the therapist/client relationship, along with a cognitive behavioral approach to allow the client to explore the thought patterns related to the challenging emotions and behaviors. Waltrina provides a warm and safe e...

Sara Duckery

LICSW

I am a licensed independent clinical social worker with over 13 years of experience providing counseling services to adolescents, adults and families. I work a great deal with adolescents and young adults dealing with anxiety, learning issues, depression, ADHD, OCD, self-esteem, and anger issues. I have a Master's Degree from the University of Maryland-Baltimore in Social Work. I completed internships in the school system and hospital system working with children with complex medical needs. I currently am a school social worker in the Washington, DC area. I ...

Willie Simmons

LICSW, LCSW-C

As far as I can remember, I have always been a counselor. As a kid, adults would seat next to me on the bus and tell me the problems of their day. I soon learned the value of listening and discovered this was the profession for me. I then went to college and got a BS Degree and later an MSW in Social Work. I became licensed in VA, Maryland and DC. With over thirty years doing crisis intervention, individual therapy, group therapy, and case management; I would like to help you through modern technology, to conquer your fears, discover why things are not worki...

Eugene VanBurch

LCSW-C

Welcome to BetterHelp Therapy. Seeking help is often the first and most difficult step to initiating change in our lives and I'm here to help you on this important journey. My name is Eugene VanBurch and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with extensive experience providing psychotherapy services to small children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. I have immense passion coupled with real-life results for treating anxiety, behavioral issues, depression, grief and loss, relationship issues, stress, and trauma. I am dedicated to helping my clients l...

Cynthia Swan

MA, LPC, LCPC

I am a Clinical Counselor licensed in Maryland and Washington DC with over 10 years experience working as a Psychotherapist and Bereavement Counselor. I work with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, low self-esteem and loss of a loved one. My counseling style is warm and interactive, and I strive to meet you where you are in your experience. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. I am curious and if you have questions, I support...

Shana Latham

MS, LPC

Greetings, I appreciate the opportunity to introduce myself. My name is Shana Latham. I specialize in helping persons manage co-occurring disorders, conflict resolution, systemic depression, situational depression and stress reduction. I have 16-year track record of success in helping clients and staff achieve a broad range of goals and objectives throughout my career as a License Professional Counselor. I take pride in my hands-on approach to therapy which has helped me gain trust and build partnerships with individuals. My style strongly emphasizes pleasantly ...

Mayra Figueroa-Clark

LICSW

Bring me your weary and tire heart! That is what I say often to my clients. I love working with individuals needing a sacred place to lay their burdens down. I have had the honor to know early on that I wanted to serve people in mental health. So I have been in my field for over 24 years! I specialized in treating depression, anxiety, trauma, parenting skills, and adjustment disorders. My therapeutic approach is primary to establishing a therapeutic relationship with each client. My foundation treatment approach is Strength Base treatment such as cognitive beha...

Wayne Barnstone

LCSW-R

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a calm and easy going manner. I have been a psychotherapist for 20 years, helping all types of people with problems big and small. Relationship issues, life transitions, depression, anxiety are among the many areas that I have helped my clients effectively deal with and overcome. I also have supervised and trained therapists . My approach will always be collaborative and together we will develop specific methods and perspectives that will not only help you resolve your current issue, but give you the tools to make...