Parenting therapists in Washington, D.C. DC
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Chibby Efuribe
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
We can help you brainstorm effective strategies to make parenting less hassle
15 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC Washington, D.C. (Online Only)
Parenting
Kelsey Ellis
Psychologist, Ph.D., LCP
Parenting can bring deep meaning alongside ongoing pressure to be patient, present, and emotionally available at all times. Many women find themselves navigating exhaustion, self-doubt, or the tension between caring for their children and maintaining their own identity. In our work together, we focus on understanding how your own experiences shape your parenting responses, strengthening your internal footing, and developing ways to show up that feel grounded and sustainable for both you and your family.
2 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC Washington, D.C. (Online Only)
Parenting
Meghan McGinn
Psychologist, PhD
Sure, you and your partner knew parenting would have its challenges, but you were not quite prepared for how much of your energy it would take and how little you would have left for each other. Your relationship feels rocky in ways you never imagined, you are tired and overstimulated, and the additional mental load (do their clothes still fit? did I fill out that form? which brand of toasted oat cereal will they actually eat?) is soul-crushing. You may feel hesitant to add something else to your to do list, but couple therapy could be a key component of what pulls you out of that state of burnout. You need an experienced couple therapist to help you to feel heard and understood by your partner, to break out of unhelpful communication patterns, and to reclaim some of your time for your needs as an individual and as a couple.
13 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC Washington, D.C. (Online Only)
Parenting
Kate E. Stephenson
Life Coach, ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC), Holistic Life, Career & Executive
The pressure to be the perfect parent and professional is immense and intense. Our culture covets the perfect life and cultivates a narrative that you can have it all if you just try hard enough. In my most professional capacity, I call NONSENSE on that (insert more forceful word if you'd like). Holistic Life Coaching can be a powerful experience in which we examine, explore, and elevate your own definition of successful parenting, empowering your parental presence according to YOUR values, character, and strengths. I am NOT offering therapy—I leave the work of diagnosis and treatment of medical issues to medical professionals. However, coaching can absolutely complement and supplement any therapy work you are doing; our work together will be therapeutic without being therapy. I offer tools that can increase ease, support the maintenance of positive healthy boundaries, increase satisfaction in your life, improve communication and connection with your children, and so much more. Let's talk about what being a parent means to you.
7 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC Washington, D.C. (Online Only)
Parenting
Amanda Shrekenhamer
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, LPC
I repeatedly hear my clients who are parents (especially those who are parents of young children), that they often feel unsupported and left behind, both by those who surround them, and by society as a whole. Being a parent isn't easy in the best of times, but being a parent in the current times can feel impossible. To all of the parents out there, I see you, and recognize the unique struggles you have had to confront. I often help parents find their way through parental burnout, balance parenting obligations with demanding work schedules, and find a sense of peace amongst the anxiety and uncertainty that can accompany raising children.
16 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC Washington, D.C. (Online Only)
Parenting
Dr. Lindsay Perrin
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Becoming a parent is one of the biggest transitions in one's life and can be accompanied by many unexpected feelings. I strive to help new parents adjust to life with kids and to help parents with older kids navigate the complexities of more mature issues.
14 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC Washington, D.C. (Online Only)
Parenting
Nikita Pion-Klockner, Holistic Therapy, LLC
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, LICSW, LCSW-C
Parenting can be deeply meaningful — and deeply overwhelming. I support parents who are struggling with burnout, self-doubt, or the emotional weight of raising children. Together we work to strengthen your inner resources so you can parent with more clarity, confidence, and connection.
19 Years Experience
In-Person in Washington, DC 20009
Online in Washington, DC Washington, D.C.
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.
Parenting therapists in Washington, D.C. Statistics
Parenting therapists in Washington, D.C. average 19 years of experience and charge around $214 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (83%), Psychodynamic Therapy (46%), and Family Systems Therapy (44%).
Average years in practice
19 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$214
Accept insurance
35%
Offer sliding scale
36%
Gender ID
| 70% |
Female |
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| 27% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 66% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 34% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 83% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 46% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 44% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 40% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 36% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 36% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 32% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
Ages Served
| 94% | Adult |
| 78% | Young Adult |
| 62% | Teen |
| 54% | Senior |
| 39% | Children |
Client Focus
| 58% | Women |
| 36% | LGBTQ+ |
| 36% | Men |
| 30% | Military / Veterans |
| 26% | Black / African American |