Therapists serving clients in District of Columbia

Ashley Alexander

MA, LPC, NCC

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Washington, DC and Virginia. I typically work with individuals diagnosed with depression and anxiety. I combine cognitive-behavioral, rational emotive, and existential therapies in counseling. I hold a feminist worldview. I would be a good match for anyone interested in a counselor of color and/or one who provides a safe space for LGBTQ individuals. In life, we have experiences which we draw on to influence our choices and behaviors for the rest of our journey. We might become stuck in old ways of being that no longer...

Karen Wood

MS, LPC

Hi there! My name is Karen and I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor in the District of Columbia. I've been helping people help themselves for 15 years now and have worked in a variety of settings, but for the past eight years have worked in a residential treatment center (aka rehab) focusing on young adults, addictions, mood and anxiety disorders, and trauma. I utilize a variety of perspectives: existential, cognitive-behavioral, and humanistic. What that really means is that I want to help you discover what gives your life meaning and help you identify w...

Natasha St. Amand

LPC

Hello, My name is Natasha St.Amand. I am a graduate of Temple University School of Education in Philadelphia, I hold a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology. I have earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Baruch College (CUNY) in my hometown of New York City. I currently reside in Northern Virginia and work in the District of Columbia as a Licensed Professional Counselor. In addition, I have 15 years of experience in the field of mental health support. My focus for most of my career have been with adolescents and their families who have experienced l...

Laurie Giannola

LCSW-C,LI CSW

As Mahatma Gandhi said “Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will” and I am a believer that even in our weakest moments, we have the capacity to tap into our own personal strength although, we sometimes need guidance to find the will. I offer myself as that guide. I am a psychotherapist with 18 years of experience. I have extensive experience working with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, personality disorders, phobias, ADHD, grief and loss, work/family stress, negative behavior patterns, self-defeating behaviors, relation...

Shatiea Blount

LCSW-C,LICSW,CPC

I am Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C) and a Certified Professional Coach (CPC) with a successful therapy, life coaching and consulting practice in Mount Rainier, Maryland. I have over 10 years of experience providing clinical support and guidance in a variety of contexts and settings. My social work experience spans the social work spectrum including psychotherapy, life coaching, community-based program management, clinical supervision and strategic planning. My work experience spans the age and experience spectrum, however in my current practice I work ...

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...

Alisa Lewis

LICSW

I am a licensed clinical social worker based in San Francisco, CA and I have worked in private practice for over 10 years. I have had significant experience helping individuals experiencing both personal and work stress in a variety of settings. More specifically, I have done work with those who have been geographically separated from their families and other support systems for extended periods while working in challenging environments. My areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, addiction, grief and loss, life transitions, and diversity issues. As a ment...

Dr. Markelle Handy

Ed.D.,LPC,LCPC

I believe psychotherapy is a journey of self-discovery, problem solving and emotional recovery. I help my clients to grow and heal from issues with depression, anxiety, loss, relationship issues and family adjustments. I support my clients with improving social and emotionl functioning and increasing interpersonal skills while developing positive and solution-focused goals for creating a more fullfilling and healthy lifestyle. If you are exploring ways to achieve a more balanced way of managing the everyday stressors and challenges in life, the services I provide...

Bernadette Wittschen

LICSW,MSSW

I am a licensed independent clinical social worker with over 15 years of social service work. I have provided counseling for over 10 years to children, adolescents, adults, and families. I earned a Master's of Science in Social Work from Columbia University. I have a foundation of working successfully with clients with a variety of needs and experiences. I've worked with adolescents and young adults dealing with anxiety, learning issues, depression, ADHD, OCD, self-esteem, and anger issues. I currently am a school social worker in the Washington, DC area. ...

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 ...