Therapists Beginning With D in District of Columbia
Nicole DaCosta
Counselor, MS, QMHP-E
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20002 (Online Only)
Mental health is more than a profession to me it is personal. Meeting people where they are and helping them get to where they want to be is my passion. I use motivational interviewing to connect with and engage my clients in a safe space of acceptance and compassion. With this evidence-based practice we work together to find internal motivation to assist with making changes they want to see in their lives. Life is hard, change is harder, but I know with support and the right tools anything is possible.
Mental health is more than a profession to me it is personal. Meeting people where they are and helping them get to where they want to be is my passion. I use motivational interviewing to connect with and engage my clients in a safe space of acceptance and compassion. With this evidence-based practice we work together to find internal motivation to assist with making changes they want to see in their lives. Life is hard, change is harder, but I know with support and the right tools anything is possible.
My approach to therapy is warm, welcoming, and tailored to the unique needs of each individual, family, or couple. I prioritize the clinical relationship by creating a space free of judgment and a calming atmosphere, where genuine compassion and understanding guide my work. In working with couples, I incorporate Gottman method techniques and emotion-focused techniques to enhance communication, deepen connection and strengthen relationships. I support relationships of all types, including newer dating relationships, premarital, married couples, poly, domestic partnerships, and couples navigating decoupling or discernment counseling.
My approach to therapy is warm, welcoming, and tailored to the unique needs of each individual, family, or couple. I prioritize the clinical relationship by creating a space free of judgment and a calming atmosphere, where genuine compassion and understanding guide my work. In working with couples, I incorporate Gottman method techniques and emotion-focused techniques to enhance communication, deepen connection and strengthen relationships. I support relationships of all types, including newer dating relationships, premarital, married couples, poly, domestic partnerships, and couples navigating decoupling or discernment counseling.
I'm a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC) with Arelis Perez Psychotherapy Services. I have years of experience assisting individuals who have undergone challenging experiences, specializing in working with adults who have experienced stress, grief/loss, anxiety, depression, attachment, adjustment disorders, and trauma. You are the expert in your own life and I believe that together, we can create a warm, empathetic, and supportive space to address your experiences and concerns. I prefer an integrative approach in working with my clients.
I'm a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC) with Arelis Perez Psychotherapy Services. I have years of experience assisting individuals who have undergone challenging experiences, specializing in working with adults who have experienced stress, grief/loss, anxiety, depression, attachment, adjustment disorders, and trauma. You are the expert in your own life and I believe that together, we can create a warm, empathetic, and supportive space to address your experiences and concerns. I prefer an integrative approach in working with my clients.
Brianna Dance
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20002 (Online Only)
Throughout life we go through tremendous life transitions that can affect us in a variety of ways. These transitions may find us feeling vulnerable, alone, depressed, anxious, and oftentimes hopeless. I am passionate about creating a safe space for my clients to embrace their true thoughts and feelings, void of judgements, as they heal, grow, and welcome self-love. My approach to providing evidence-based counseling stems from a strong foundation of person-centered care, cultural humility, and building authentic relationships with my clients that allows room for positive change.
Throughout life we go through tremendous life transitions that can affect us in a variety of ways. These transitions may find us feeling vulnerable, alone, depressed, anxious, and oftentimes hopeless. I am passionate about creating a safe space for my clients to embrace their true thoughts and feelings, void of judgements, as they heal, grow, and welcome self-love. My approach to providing evidence-based counseling stems from a strong foundation of person-centered care, cultural humility, and building authentic relationships with my clients that allows room for positive change.
Dandelion Counseling & Care
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, LCSW, LCSW-C, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20016
We a group psychotherapy practice comprised of clinicians who provide compassionate counseling and therapy services, using a team approach, to meet the diverse needs of busy Washingtonians. We love to support families or people individually in their journeys to live healthier and more well lives. Our team includes graduate student interns, provisionally-licensed clinicians, fully licensed clinicians, and an executive leadership and life coach.
We a group psychotherapy practice comprised of clinicians who provide compassionate counseling and therapy services, using a team approach, to meet the diverse needs of busy Washingtonians. We love to support families or people individually in their journeys to live healthier and more well lives. Our team includes graduate student interns, provisionally-licensed clinicians, fully licensed clinicians, and an executive leadership and life coach.
Heather Y. Daniels
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20007
Bicoastal virtual therapy in CA and Washington, DC and now offering walk-and-talk therapy in the greater LA region. I specialize in anxiety and depression, grief, coping with school and work demands, parenting, and religious trauma while utilizing a cognitive behavioral approach along with meditation and mindfulness. I strongly believe in the mind-body connection and explore this with my clients. Therapy works best when the therapist and client work together toward client-driven goals and will provide a safe and supportive place for you to focus on yourself and your well-being.
Bicoastal virtual therapy in CA and Washington, DC and now offering walk-and-talk therapy in the greater LA region. I specialize in anxiety and depression, grief, coping with school and work demands, parenting, and religious trauma while utilizing a cognitive behavioral approach along with meditation and mindfulness. I strongly believe in the mind-body connection and explore this with my clients. Therapy works best when the therapist and client work together toward client-driven goals and will provide a safe and supportive place for you to focus on yourself and your well-being.
Do you struggle saying NO to others? Have you been hurt by the church, specific leaders there, or religion itself? Are you struggling with being sad, anxious, lonely, or struggle with “stinking thinking”? Are you still grieving? It is time to help reframe and define what winning looks like for you by using the principles of the Word of God long with psychological standards to improve our mental, emotional, and even physical health. It time for us to win so we can be in position to do exponentially more to help others! Let’s Win Together!
Do you struggle saying NO to others? Have you been hurt by the church, specific leaders there, or religion itself? Are you struggling with being sad, anxious, lonely, or struggle with “stinking thinking”? Are you still grieving? It is time to help reframe and define what winning looks like for you by using the principles of the Word of God long with psychological standards to improve our mental, emotional, and even physical health. It time for us to win so we can be in position to do exponentially more to help others! Let’s Win Together!
Omotayo Daniels
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20001
Waitlist for new clients
Do you need a safe space where you can be your authentic self? Are you feeling overwhelmed, or anxious? Are you struggling to deal with the loss of a loved one? Facing a difficult life change or decision? Are you struggling to connect to your partner? Do struggle to find your voice or to feel heard? Changes in life can be difficult to navigate. The good news is that you do not have to face them alone. I specialize in using a holistic approach to therapy. I use evidenced based techniques to provide support to individuals ages 10 and older dealing with challenges of: anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem, anger, and trauma.
Do you need a safe space where you can be your authentic self? Are you feeling overwhelmed, or anxious? Are you struggling to deal with the loss of a loved one? Facing a difficult life change or decision? Are you struggling to connect to your partner? Do struggle to find your voice or to feel heard? Changes in life can be difficult to navigate. The good news is that you do not have to face them alone. I specialize in using a holistic approach to therapy. I use evidenced based techniques to provide support to individuals ages 10 and older dealing with challenges of: anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem, anger, and trauma.
Darby Integrative Counseling LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LCADAS
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20011
Currently accepting new clients at Darby Integrative Counseling. We offer in-person and/or video sessions to accommodate your needs. We welcome you to the next courageous step on your journey walking through life's challenges. Are you struggling with fear, grief, sadness, anxiety, or stress? Have anger, shame or guilt been preventing you from the joys of life? Do your relationships at home or work feel strained? Let us awaken your best self and find solutions for the problems you face on your path to wellness.
Currently accepting new clients at Darby Integrative Counseling. We offer in-person and/or video sessions to accommodate your needs. We welcome you to the next courageous step on your journey walking through life's challenges. Are you struggling with fear, grief, sadness, anxiety, or stress? Have anger, shame or guilt been preventing you from the joys of life? Do your relationships at home or work feel strained? Let us awaken your best self and find solutions for the problems you face on your path to wellness.
I see a wide range of clients who strive toward an authentic self, seek to explore growth and achieve their full potential. I have expertise in helping clients who have issues with anxiety, depression, and trauma and practice clinical interventions that are strength-based and solution-focused. I believe that psychological and behavioral problems are expressions of pain and efforts to cope with unacceptable environmental demands and consider therapy an important step in restoring resilience and making healing possible.
I see a wide range of clients who strive toward an authentic self, seek to explore growth and achieve their full potential. I have expertise in helping clients who have issues with anxiety, depression, and trauma and practice clinical interventions that are strength-based and solution-focused. I believe that psychological and behavioral problems are expressions of pain and efforts to cope with unacceptable environmental demands and consider therapy an important step in restoring resilience and making healing possible.
Welcome! I am a licensed clinical psychologist in the DMV and currently offering therapy and evaluation services out of my office in Downtown DC/Penn Quarter area and virtually. I provide individual psychotherapy with a strong skill-set in trauma-informed care for adolescents, young adults, adults, and women of color. I draw from my background in cognitive-behavioral skills training, family systems, and relational-cultural therapy. My approach is best described as warm, direct, and collaborative. Please reach out to me via email or phone call for a consultation to see if I could be a good fit for your needs.
Welcome! I am a licensed clinical psychologist in the DMV and currently offering therapy and evaluation services out of my office in Downtown DC/Penn Quarter area and virtually. I provide individual psychotherapy with a strong skill-set in trauma-informed care for adolescents, young adults, adults, and women of color. I draw from my background in cognitive-behavioral skills training, family systems, and relational-cultural therapy. My approach is best described as warm, direct, and collaborative. Please reach out to me via email or phone call for a consultation to see if I could be a good fit for your needs.
Anna D'Avanzo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20036
Not accepting new clients
Young adulthood is one of the most formative and also challenging years of our lives. Your path forward might not always feel obvious or smooth. As a therapist, I provide a safe and empathetic environment for you to explore what matters to you most. The people I work with face challenges around major life changes and adjustments, school, college, and careers, relationship issues, family conflict, and parent-child conflict. I have many years of experience helping clients work through past trauma, those with anxiety, depression, and obsessive-compulsive disorders.
Young adulthood is one of the most formative and also challenging years of our lives. Your path forward might not always feel obvious or smooth. As a therapist, I provide a safe and empathetic environment for you to explore what matters to you most. The people I work with face challenges around major life changes and adjustments, school, college, and careers, relationship issues, family conflict, and parent-child conflict. I have many years of experience helping clients work through past trauma, those with anxiety, depression, and obsessive-compulsive disorders.
Debra L. Davis
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20038
Not accepting new clients
DR. DAVIS IS NOT ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS AT THIS TIME. I provide individual therapy to adults. I work holistically, consider the whole person and believe in the connections between mind, body and spirit; thoughts, feelings and behaviors and the past and the present. I work actively with clients to identify and gain a better understanding of the influence of past experiences, inner conflicts and struggles and self-defeating thought and behavior patterns on current difficulties. We will develop strategies to remove barriers, build on strengths and capabilities, and develop effective coping strategies.
DR. DAVIS IS NOT ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS AT THIS TIME. I provide individual therapy to adults. I work holistically, consider the whole person and believe in the connections between mind, body and spirit; thoughts, feelings and behaviors and the past and the present. I work actively with clients to identify and gain a better understanding of the influence of past experiences, inner conflicts and struggles and self-defeating thought and behavior patterns on current difficulties. We will develop strategies to remove barriers, build on strengths and capabilities, and develop effective coping strategies.
Giana M. Davis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW-C, LICSW, LCADAS, SAP
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20003
Giana M. Davis is a graduate from Columbia University School of Social Work, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C., and a Certified Health Education Specialist. With over 10 years in the field of public health, fitness, and social work, Ms. Davis works with young children, adolescents, young and older adults dealing with a variety of health and mental health concerns. Ms. Davis integrates culturally sensitive holistic evidence-based modalities in daily work to address the concerns of her clients, while supporting her clients to achieve improved quality of life and healing.
Giana M. Davis is a graduate from Columbia University School of Social Work, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C., and a Certified Health Education Specialist. With over 10 years in the field of public health, fitness, and social work, Ms. Davis works with young children, adolescents, young and older adults dealing with a variety of health and mental health concerns. Ms. Davis integrates culturally sensitive holistic evidence-based modalities in daily work to address the concerns of her clients, while supporting her clients to achieve improved quality of life and healing.
Nikkimah Davis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20057 (Online Only)
Hello! I am Nikkimah Davis, CEO of Safe Routes LLC. I hold a clinical social work license in Virginia, Maryland, Washington DC & Pennsylvania. Safe Routes LLC has a team of therapists providing evidence-based individual, family, and couples counseling, coaching, consultation & educational training focusing on holistic, faith-based Christian counseling. Our therapists have experience working with people who express a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, narcissistic abuse, anger, internal conflict, low self-worth, sports performance, performance anxiety, mental blocks & life adjustments.
Hello! I am Nikkimah Davis, CEO of Safe Routes LLC. I hold a clinical social work license in Virginia, Maryland, Washington DC & Pennsylvania. Safe Routes LLC has a team of therapists providing evidence-based individual, family, and couples counseling, coaching, consultation & educational training focusing on holistic, faith-based Christian counseling. Our therapists have experience working with people who express a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, narcissistic abuse, anger, internal conflict, low self-worth, sports performance, performance anxiety, mental blocks & life adjustments.
Accepting new clients. I understand how difficult it can be to entertain the idea that life can be different. Therapy is a space for you to interrogate beliefs, regain a sense of agency, and to rewrite your story. I will work with you to gently explore the origins of beliefs that no longer serve you and use evidenced based therapy to empower you. Additionally, I work with couples and those in ENM relationships to improve communication, repair trust, reduce conflict, and, strengthen bonds. As a Black, gay man, I am especially interested in creating a welcoming space for clients from the LGBTQ+ community.
Accepting new clients. I understand how difficult it can be to entertain the idea that life can be different. Therapy is a space for you to interrogate beliefs, regain a sense of agency, and to rewrite your story. I will work with you to gently explore the origins of beliefs that no longer serve you and use evidenced based therapy to empower you. Additionally, I work with couples and those in ENM relationships to improve communication, repair trust, reduce conflict, and, strengthen bonds. As a Black, gay man, I am especially interested in creating a welcoming space for clients from the LGBTQ+ community.
Satmah J Davis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20006 (Online Only)
I am a Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience with children, families, and couples. Within the therapeutic setting, my primary goal is to ensure overall progress to “work myself out of work.”
I am a Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience with children, families, and couples. Within the therapeutic setting, my primary goal is to ensure overall progress to “work myself out of work.”
Dr. Erica M. Davis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20019 (Online Only)
As a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with a Doctorate in Clinical Social Work, I am passionate about actively listening to human experiences. I understand that many people deeply desire to be heard, honored, and feel connected. I emphasize the importance of honoring clients' stories. I believe everyone has a unique story that shapes their experiences and views.
As a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with a Doctorate in Clinical Social Work, I am passionate about actively listening to human experiences. I understand that many people deeply desire to be heard, honored, and feel connected. I emphasize the importance of honoring clients' stories. I believe everyone has a unique story that shapes their experiences and views.
You're successful, but you keep hitting ceilings you can't get past. You work tirelessly, are a non-stop learner and do-er and your efforts seem fruitless. You're driven, and systemic barriers keep holding you back. You give until you have nothing left to give and you have no idea how to get your own needs met in return.
You're successful, but you keep hitting ceilings you can't get past. You work tirelessly, are a non-stop learner and do-er and your efforts seem fruitless. You're driven, and systemic barriers keep holding you back. You give until you have nothing left to give and you have no idea how to get your own needs met in return.
Aleata G Dawkins
Counselor, MA, LPC, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20001
Not accepting new clients
With over twenty years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families through the twists and turns of everyday life, my practice is gear to meet you where you are. With a specific focus on assisting individuals in managing crises in life, I feel a unique calling to walk with individuals as they unlock their potential beyond the current stressors. A graduate of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and American School of Professional Psychology (ASPP)/Argosy University, I hold a master’s degree in Professional Counseling, and I am licensed in DC, Maryland, and Virginia.
With over twenty years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families through the twists and turns of everyday life, my practice is gear to meet you where you are. With a specific focus on assisting individuals in managing crises in life, I feel a unique calling to walk with individuals as they unlock their potential beyond the current stressors. A graduate of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and American School of Professional Psychology (ASPP)/Argosy University, I hold a master’s degree in Professional Counseling, and I am licensed in DC, Maryland, and Virginia.