Female therapists in Washington, D.C.
Browse Female therapists in Washington, D.C. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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Ashley Higgins
Psychologist, Psy.D.
I have dedicated my practice to working with individuals in eating disorder recovery, recovery from disordered eating, or who are struggling in their relationship with their body. I hope to be a partner in your recovery journey, offering support and skills. You don't have to identify as having an eating disorder (or believe you are "sick enough") to want a more peaceful relationship with your body. Recovery is always possible, even though it is more complex and complicated than ever. There is an overwhelming amount of information about health, wellness, and recovery- I am here to help you sort through the noise and find what works for you!
11 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC (Online Only)
Female
Kelly McAleer
Psychologist, Psy.D.
You may be accomplished, capable, and the person others rely on, yet still find yourself overthinking, second-guessing, or feeling like what you do is never quite enough. I offer thoughtful, engaged therapy that goes beyond simply managing symptoms to understand the patterns, relationships, and experiences that keep you stuck. With nearly nearly 20 years of experience, I provide a warm, down-to-earth, and inclusive space where people of all identities and backgrounds are welcomed and respected.
17 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC (Online Only)
Female
Alison Huang - Grow Your Mind Psychotherapy
Counselor/Therapist, LCPC
“Feelings are much like waves, we can’t stop them from coming but we can choose which one to surf.”
Do you feel a lot of feelings and you are not sure what to do with them? Have you tried therapy before, but it didn’t work out? Are you new to therapy and wonders how therapy works? Well…your search will stop here after you work with Alison. Alison is a person-centered therapist who values her relationship with clients. She integrates different modalities to meet clients’ needs. Instead of talking about psychological theories, Alison uses a nondirective approach to help clients gain insights and change their thinking patterns. Clients often describe the session with Alison is inspiring and light-hearted which helps clients be the best version of themselves and brings joy back to their life.
16 Years Experience
In-Person in Washington, DC
Online in Washington, DC
Female
Cindy Haines, Psy.D
Psychologist, Psy.D
Dr. Cindy Haines is a highly experienced psychologist dedicated to helping individuals and couples navigate anxiety, OCD, trauma, grief, and relationship challenges. She specializes in evidence-based treatments, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), to support clients in overcoming OCD, anxiety disorders, and PTSD.
With advanced training from the Behavior Therapy Training Institute (BTTI), the TLC Foundation’s Professional Training Institute, and certification in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for PTSD, Dr. Haines is also certified to train others in CPT. Additionally, she has completed specialized coursework on treating OCD in children and adolescents through the Cognitive Behavior Institute.
Beyond her expertise in anxiety and OCD, Dr. Haines excels in couples counseling and grief therapy, helping individuals and partners strengthen relationships, process loss, and build resilience. Her compassionate and individualized approach ensures that each client receives personalized care tailored to their unique experiences and needs.
Dr. Haines believes in fostering healing through a combination of structured, evidence-based interventions and deep understanding. She is committed to empowering clients of all ages to navigate their challenges with confidence and clarity.
25 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC (Online Only)
Female
Kelsey Ellis
Psychologist, Ph.D., LCP
Many of the women I work with are capable, caring, and used to holding everything together, even when it comes at the cost of their own bandwidth. From the outside, life may look steady, but internally there can be tension, exhaustion, or a quiet sense of disconnection. I offer trauma informed, relational therapy for women who are ready to understand themselves more deeply and find a way of living that feels more sustainable. My work is grounded in attachment and nervous system awareness, and I approach therapy as a collaborative process rooted in genuine conversation rather than quick fixes. If you are looking for a space where you can show up honestly and feel met as a whole person, I invite you to connect for a consultation.
2 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC (Online Only)
Female
Chibby Efuribe
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
I'm dedicated to helping you feel more focused, less overwhelmed, and emotionally balanced. I work with teens and adults who are managing ADHD, anxiety, depression, and stress-related challenges. My goal is to help you gain control of your thoughts, improve daily functioning, and feel more confident in yourself and your future.
15 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC (Online Only)
Female
Laura Silva, LicMHC - Online/Virtual Therapy
Counselor/Therapist, Traditional, Integrative, Heart Centered counseling. Coach, Educator, Depth Therapy.
It is never too late to learn ways that create lightness, positivity and a happier, truer Self. I can help.
I specialize in natural approaches for mental health, empowering clients with hope, skills for positive change and a path for total well being. My services include mindfulness, cultivating self compassion, mind-body-spirit therapies, and integration of the whole being.
You will learn inner skills of mental-emotional balance, deep self acceptance, letting go/releasing, and a relaxed, open mind. You will gain inner clarity, integration, and self mastery.
I work with ALL issues, as relationships, depression, anxiety, Trauma, health issues, codependency, self esteem/self worth, loss and life direction, to discovering core values, spirituality, exploring the dreamworld and much more. I provide Traditional, Holistic, Jungian, Depth and Transpersonal psychotherapy,
I can help you become unblocked, develop self care and awaken happiness. The focus is helping you discover your strengths, gain inner balance, integrity, and living what truly matters to you.
My services are offered through online video conferencing, or by phone.
Email for a FREE consultation.
I look forward to meeting with you!
46 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC (Online Only)
Female
Erica Hart
Psychologist, PhD in Clinical Psychology
I aim to build on your strengths (even if you aren't sure you have any!), and help you find clarity in what you want in life, and how to get there. By gaining insight into the origins of your concerns, and patterns in relationships, you can be more intentional in how to engage with others and how to cope better with challenges.
I provide honest and direct feedback to my clients, with sensitivity to how you might recieve it. I believe strongly in authenticity and compassion.
17 Years Experience
In-Person in Washington, DC 20016
Online in Washington, DC
Female
Ashika Dickerson
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC
At On Mental Health Matters, I believe that exceptional mental health care is built on trust, compassion, and individualized treatment. My goal is to create a welcoming, judgment-free environment where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to take meaningful steps toward lasting emotional wellness.
I'm passionate about caring for the whole person, and I understand how daunting seeking mental healthcare can be. With more than 25 years of healthcare experience and advanced training as a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I provide evidence-based medication management and supportive psychotherapy tailored to your unique needs. Rather than offering a one-size-fits-all approach, I take the time to understand your story, identify the root causes of your symptoms, and develop a treatment plan that aligns with your goals, values, and lifestyle.
1 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC (Online Only)
Female
Georgina Arhin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, LPC, ACS, CCTP
There is nothing like being listened to and understood on a deep level, with genuine interest, unconditional positive regard, congruence, empathy and acceptance. This is what I strive to offer in therapy, as we explore together your hopes and dreams, your losses and regrets, your longings and fears. My goal is to create a safe and welcoming environment where you can truly feel supported,encouraged and empowered
23 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC (Online Only)
Female
Denise Jones
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LICSW, LCSW-C
If you've landed here, welcome! You're reading the bio of a practitioner who exclusively offers EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy. Unlike other therapists who may take an EMDR class or two, I am a Certified EMDR Therapist as well as a consultant for other professionals who want to strengthen their skills using this evidence-based modality. I stay actively connected to a national and international network of professionals who are dedicated to EMDR treatment and research; my colleagues describe me as thoughtful in the construction and conceptualization of client treatment goals. They also note that I can effectively integrate EMDR with other modalities as warranted. It's my hope your finding this information will lead you to think EMDR may be the right treatment - and I may be the right therapist - for you!
15 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC (Online Only)
Female
Molly Rosenstein
Counselor/Therapist, LPC
The decision to pursue therapy can be a difficult one and I honor that decision by creating a warm, comfortable, and non-judgmental environment where clients can feel safe to explore their experiences, emotions, and behavioral patterns. I prioritize working at a pace that feels comfortable for each individual client as I understand that being vulnerable, self-reflecting and revisiting difficult experiences can be new and overwhelming.
Chronic life stressors and sudden changes can make it challenging to access one’s innate strengths and abilities. I see myself as a guide, helping clients reveal and strengthen their natural abilities as well as develop new skills so that they can flourish and create more meaningful, satisfying and unburdened lives.
5 Years Experience
In-Person in Washington, DC 20036
Online in Washington, DC
Female
Johanna Isaacs
Psychologist, Psy.D., PsyPACT Participant
Do you find yourself gripped by worry and struggling to get enough things done in a day, no matter what you do? You may be fed up with your endless to-do list that never gets done, feeling guilty that you are not good enough. You might not even remember a time things didn't feel this way. But one thing is for sure: you're ready for some relief. You're ready to make choices in your life that line up with what is important to you. You're ready to learn new skills to feel calm everyday. Most of all, you're ready to embrace who you are and enjoy your life.
15 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC (Online Only)
Female
Dr. Shannon Jordan
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW-C, LICSW
Are you dealing with stress, relationship issues, mood disorders, career/professional concerns, or life transitions? Are you feeling overwhelmed and imbalanced? When this happens, everything else suffers, from your personal to your professional life, including how you feel. You may find it challenging to find the right therapist who can help you heal. Just know that you are not alone. It can be difficult to seek therapy, especially if you tried it before and felt like it didn't work. “One size does not fit all.” My approach is tailored to help you find long-lasting solutions.
15 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC (Online Only)
Female
Fox and Owl Psychotherapy
Therapist
We aim to provide support for those looking for guidance around their sexuality, gender, relationship structure, religious trauma, and/or their relationship with their body, all while centering the impact that race, ethnicity, size, age, socioeconomic status, and other factors can have on those areas.
6 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC (Online Only)
Female
Kate E. Stephenson
Life Coach, ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC), Holistic Life, Career & Executive
Have you made time and space for you today? Most of us haven't—and therapy isn't the only way to do it. Consider Holistic Life Coaching instead. As a certified professional coach, I am here to encourage you to take a breath, take a beat to consider who you are, where you are, and if you are feeling satisfaction in your own success. If you aren't, I invite you to have a conversation with yourself about what can be done differently—allow me to moderate that conversation. Together we can help you live into your own definition of success and begin to feel it deeply. To breathe it in and live.
7 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC (Online Only)
Female
Dr. Anita Gadhia-Smith
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, PsyD, LICSW, LCSW-C
Therapy is a journey through which find our authentic selves and become the best we can be. I believe that through therapy, profound and lasting positive change can occur. My approach is to meet you where you are and help you to move toward your goals, overcome obstacles, and achieve maximum growth.
28 Years Experience
In-Person in Washington, DC 20007
Online in Washington, DC
Female
Maria Jose Rendon
Psychologist, Ph.D.
You're good at what you do. You're that friend or family member that people reach out to for advice. You are the one that keeps things running for everyone else. And yet, you are reaching burnout, putting up with an inner critic that constantly questions whether everything you do is enough. If you are looking to build a more sustainable relationship with your work, connect with me. I support high-achieving professionals navigating imposter syndrome, burnout, and work/life balance.
Many of my clients are first-generation professionals, or professionals at multilateral development orgs (e.g., the World Bank, IDB, IMF) and the government, facing career disruption. I work with late-diagnosed ADHD, autistic, and OCD adults exhausted from masking and ready to understand themselves without pathologizing who they are.
I believe clear goals and measurable progress are a form of respect for your time and your struggle. That's why I offer structure and a goal-oriented framework through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approaches, delivered entirely through secure video sessions. As an immigrant and first-generation professional myself, I offer a space to build genuine self-understanding, practical skills, and the confidence to advocate for yourself, in English or Spanish, wherever you are.
9 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC (Online Only)
Female
Robin Kaye Stilwell
Marriage and Family Therapist, M.A., L.M.F.T.
With many years of experience, I bring an eclectic, interactive approach to therapy. We each see the world through our unique lens, as well as how we see ourselves in relationships; all influenced by the larger systems we are part of. These different perspectives are honored. My style is to create a relaxed atmosphere , and our work is guided by our conversation. I listen for underlying patterns of behavior. This shapes my perceptions as to what interventions will be most beneficial. .
44 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC (Online Only)
Female
Center for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness
Psychologist, PhD, JD
At the Center for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness, we believe everyone can benefit from therapy. From the time we’re young, we’re taught how to take care of our physical health and our bodies, but we’re not generally taught how to manage our thoughts and emotions so we can take care of our mental wellbeing. Many people never seek psychological help, and others may only seek it when they are experiencing a crisis. We aim to change this. We believe that investing in your psychological health is essential to overall wellbeing, no matter your life circumstances. Life is challenging, and everyone can use support. We believe in providing care across the spectrum of psychological health, and in fostering mental and emotional wellbeing in addition to treating mental illness. We believe strongly in providing only evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapies: therapy that has proven to be effective through copious research studies. We also employ only doctoral-level clinicians who are highly trained experts in providing these evidence-based services.
5 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC (Online Only)
Female therapists in Washington, D.C. Statistics
Female therapists in Washington, D.C. average 16 years of experience and charge around $207 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (82%), Depression (68%), and Stress (58%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$207
Accept insurance
38%
Offer sliding scale
31%
Gender ID
| 91% |
Female |
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| 6% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 50% |
In Person and Online |
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| 50% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 82% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 68% | Depression |
| 58% | Stress |
| 51% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 45% | Loss or Grief |
| 45% | Self Esteem |
| 44% | Women's Issues |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 72% | Young Adult |
| 48% | Senior |
| 37% | Teen |
| 17% | Children |
Client Focus
| 61% | Women |
| 37% | LGBTQ+ |
| 30% | Men |
| 25% | Black / African American |
| 23% | Military / Veterans |