Online Impulse Control Disorders therapists in Washington, D.C. DC
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Impulse Control
Clear Path Counseling and Wellness Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA. LPC
Brad provides trauma-informed therapy for impulse control disorders, compulsive behaviors, emotional reactivity, and difficulty managing urges that interfere with relationships, work performance, decision-making, or overall quality of life. Many high-functioning and high-achieving individuals struggle privately with impulsive behaviors, emotional overwhelm, compulsive habits, anger, risk-taking, or difficulty slowing down and feeling in control of their reactions.
These patterns are often not simply about “lack of discipline” or willpower. Impulse control difficulties are commonly connected to unresolved trauma, chronic stress, anxiety, emotional dysregulation, attachment wounds, or nervous system patterns developed over time. Many clients find themselves repeating behaviors they intellectually understand but emotionally feel unable to stop.
Brad takes a holistic and trauma-focused approach to impulse control therapy, helping clients identify and address the deeper emotional and psychological factors contributing to impulsive patterns. Therapy focuses on increasing emotional awareness, strengthening self-regulation, reducing reactivity, and creating healthier ways of responding to stress, emotions, and interpersonal challenges.
As an experienced trauma therapist and EMDR therapist, Brad integrates EMDR therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), trauma-informed counseling, emotional regulation strategies, mindfulness-based techniques, and holistic therapeutic approaches to support lasting change. Treatment is designed to help clients process unresolved emotional experiences, improve executive functioning and emotional control, and develop healthier coping strategies that support both personal and professional success.
Brad works collaboratively with clients to create a personalized treatment plan based on their unique experiences, goals, and lifestyle demands. Therapy provides a supportive, confidential, and non-judgmental environment where clients can better understand the root causes of impulsive behavior while developing practical tools for lasting emotional balance and behavioral change.
Many successful individuals appear composed externally while internally struggling with stress, pressure, compulsive patterns, or emotional overwhelm. Brad’s approach helps clients move beyond short-term coping patterns and create meaningful, sustainable improvements in emotional health, relationships, confidence, and overall functioning.
The goal of therapy is not only symptom management, but helping clients gain greater clarity, emotional stability, self-control, and fulfillment so they can live and perform at their highest level with greater peace, confidence, and authenticity.
Virtual counseling and online EMDR therapy sessions are available, providing confidential and convenient access to specialized trauma-focused therapy from the comfort and privacy of home.
28 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC (Online Only)
Impulse Control
Georgina Arhin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, LPC, ACS, CCTP
Cognitive Behaviroal Therapy, Talk therapy, Rational Emtotive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness exercises (deep breathing etc.)
23 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC (Online Only)
Impulse Control
MindOverHealing Therapies
Hypnotherapist, CHt
Impulse Control Disorders, such as compulsive shopping, gambling, or hair-pulling, can be challenging to manage due to the powerful urges that drive these behaviors. Hypnotherapy offers a promising approach by helping individuals access underlying subconscious triggers and reprogram automatic responses. Through guided relaxation and suggestion, hypnotherapists work with clients to strengthen self-control, increase awareness of urges, and develop healthier coping mechanisms. This process can foster improved impulse regulation and reduce the frequency and intensity of impulsive behaviors, especially when used as part of a comprehensive treatment plan alongside behavioral therapies and medical support.
3 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC (Online Only)
Impulse Control
Dr. Christopher Lowery, DHSc, CLCP
Clinical Health Practitioner, Board-Certified Life Care Planner
This component offer supporting self-awareness, emotional regulation, and practical strategies to manage urges and make healthier decisions.
24 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC
Impulse Control
Washington Psychological Wellness
Counselor/Therapist
Impulse control disorders such as kleptomania, pyromania, intermittent explosive disorder, pathological gambling, and trichotillomania have dire consequences on one's emotional, relational, financial, and over mental wellness and well-being. At Washington Psychological Wellness, our therapists help you understand your impulse control deficits' core mechanisms. Your therapist will provide you the safe space needed to process, explore, and work through your difficulties to eventually replace learned maladaptive dysregulation patterns with more adaptive ways of being. We aim to teach emotional and impulse regulation patterns to better equip you for a life of success and overall well-being. Washington Psychological Wellness is currently accepting new clients. Telehealth (online) therapy services are available. Call now to schedule your appointment!
12 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC
Impulse Control
Dr. Cassidy Blair, PSY.D.
Psychologist, B.A., M.A., Psy.D.
These disorders can respond effectively to Cognitive Behavioral and Dialectic Behavior Therapy to alleviate problems associated with impulse control.
18 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC
Impulse Control
Seven Hills Psychology
Psychologist, Psychologist
We offer treatment for individuals who struggle with impulse control.
18 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC
Impulse Control
Julien Moe
Hypnotherapist, Diploma in Clinical and Applied Hypnosis, Diploma in Life Coaching
Emotions are human but when you cannot control your impulse or emotions, you induce undesirable issues. I will help you control your emotions and find peace by means of my Dicit hypnotherapy. Patients with this disorder are getting resilient in no time. Now it's your turn.
10 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC
Impulse Control
MJB Wellness LLC
Hypnotherapist, Certified Hypnotherapist and Coach, Certified Sexological Bodyworker, Sex Educator, Certified Reiki
Impulse control is a big topic that encompasses many things such as binge eating, anger management issues, drug and alcohol abuse, self harm, anxiety, and much more. All are the result of emotional triggers that set off the behavior and often the client doesn't realize what initiates the negative response. The first thing is to uncover exactly what it is that triggers the problem behavior and then neutralize the trigger or provide a positive trigger in its place. Often, simply understanding what starts the unwanted response goes a long way towards change. This is, again, one of the bread and butter issues that hypnotherapists successfully deal with every day.c
8 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC
Impulse Control
XaHara A. MeGod
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, R-DMT, CPT
Struggles with impulse control—whether spending, eating, substances, or outbursts—often carry shame. I help you understand the feelings and body sensations underneath the urge, without judgment. Together, we build self-regulation skills, increase pause between impulse and action, and address underlying trauma or stress that may be driving the behavior.
8 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC (Online Only)
Impulse Control
Arroyo Psychological Services
Psychologist
Our clinicians help clients manage impulsive behaviors and decision-making patterns that create distress or conflict. Through awareness and skill-building, we work to promote self-regulation and long-term stability.
9 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC
Impulse Control
Dr. Jeff J. Rocker
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, PH.D, NCC, LMHC, LCPC, LPC
Rocker Health has experienced and competent staff to deal with these issues.
15 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC
Impulse Control
PSYCHe, PLLC
Psychologist, PhD, DBT-LBC™, LPC, PsyD, MSW, Marriage and Family Counselor, LCSW
We specialize in a treatment modality that teaches real skills in managing big emotions and impulses.
12 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC
Impulse Control
Jason Herr
Psychologist, Psy.D.
I support individuals struggling with impulse control challenges that impact relationships, decision-making, and daily functioning. Together, we identify triggers, strengthen emotional regulation, and build practical strategies to increase self-awareness and intentional choice. Using evidence-based approaches, I provide a supportive and structured space to help clients develop healthier patterns, improve coping, and regain a sense of control.
16 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC (Online Only)
Impulse Control
Dr. Rae Mazzei
Psychologist, PsyD
I specialize in helping adolescents and adults overcome impulse control difficulties that interfere with their relationships, health, work, and overall quality of life. Impulse control challenges can include compulsive behaviors, emotional reactivity, anger outbursts, problematic spending, gambling, binge eating, and other behaviors that feel difficult to stop despite negative consequences. Using evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness, and habit-reversal strategies, I help clients understand the underlying triggers driving these behaviors, strengthen self-regulation skills, and develop healthier ways of coping. My goal is to help clients gain greater control over their actions, make choices that align with their values, and create lasting positive change.
12 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC (Online Only)
Impulse Control
Kimberlee Zetocha Halverson
Psychologist, Ph.D, LP
I have extensive training and experience with behavior modification therapy. I start with learning what purpose or function the behaviors serve. Next, we explore if there is a healthier alternative, discover the root cause of the behavior, and/or focus on habit reduction and eventually elimination. I studied and researched self-control across my graduate training for children and adults.
17 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC (Online Only)
Impulse Control
Emily Rowe
Psychologist, Psy.D.
If you struggle with impulse control, you may feel frustrated by actions that seem out of your control. I specialize in helping individuals understand and manage impulsive behaviors, whether they’re related to anger, spending, or other challenges. Using evidence-based therapies like CBT and DBT, we’ll work on developing healthier coping strategies, increasing emotional regulation, and finding better ways to respond to triggers.
7 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC
Impulse Control
Gregor Nathanael Schwarz
Psychologist, Ph.D.
I specialize in treating impulse control disorders, offering a structured, evidence-based approach to help children and adults manage reactive behaviors and improve self-regulation. My expertise is supported by extensive post-doctoral training in a program dedicated to externalizing problems, which provides a deep understanding of the neurological and environmental factors driving impulsive actions. By integrating Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), I help clients identify the triggers of impulsive behavior, strengthen distress tolerance, and implement practical, intentional strategies to regain control and foster more adaptive decision-making.
3 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC
Impulse Control
Dr. Alan Ickowitz
Psychologist, Psy.D.
I have helped clients address the underlying issues resulting in impulse disorders as well as assisting them to create and sustain the behavioral changes needed for more than 30 years.
35 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC
Impulse Control
Mary Knoblock, DNH
Hypnotherapist, DNH, RTT Practitioner, Hypnotist, Holistic Naturopath Practitioner, Spiritual Counselor
We use RTT and hypnosis to help work through your impulse control disorders.
11 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC (Online Only)
Washington's identity as the center of American political life creates a distinct mental health environment where therapists frequently address political burnout, moral injury, and the psychological toll of careers in government, advocacy, nonprofit work, and public policy. The city has a highly educated and driven professional demographic, and therapists specializing in perfectionism, ambition-related anxiety, and navigating high-stakes careers are consistently in demand. DC's large Black professional community and its diverse immigrant population from Africa, Central America, South Asia, and East Asia make culturally affirming and multilingual care especially important. MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and GW Hospital provide institutional mental health anchors alongside the city's dense and sophisticated independent therapy community.
Impulse Control Disorders therapists in Washington, D.C. Statistics
Impulse Control Disorders therapists in Washington, D.C. average 15 years of experience and charge around $226 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Impulse Control Disorders (100%), Anxiety or Fears (96%), and Depression (92%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$226
Gender ID
| 55% |
Female |
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| 36% |
Male |
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| 6% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 60% |
In Person and Online |
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| 40% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 100% | Impulse Control Disorders |
| 96% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 92% | Depression |
| 80% | Social Anxiety |
| 76% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 76% | Stress |
| 72% | Self Esteem |