Our Therapists: Therapist in Washington DC
Brianna Blackshear - Licensed in DC
*Immediate availability for new clients - weekday evenings*
Brianna provides therapy that helps high-achieving Black women calm their anxieties and start putting themselves first.
Specializations:
Women’s Issues
Faith and Religion
Anxiety
Perfectionism
Young Adult Life Transitions
Physical wellness
Modalities:
Christian Faith-Based
Strengths-Based
Psychodynamic Therapy
Trauma-Informed
Mindfulness and Wellness Practices
Brianna’s Identities:
Brianna is a cisgender, straight, Black woman. She has strong faith in Christ, and values the importance of healthy and meaningful relationships. Brianna has a passion for fitness and wellness, she’s a yoga and Zumba instructor and active in the fitness community.
Amy Feeser - Licensed in DC
*Immediate availability for new clients - weekdays*
Amy is an OCD therapist and certified financial social worker who helps LGBQTIA+ individuals who are overcome by fear to process their identities, relationships, and past traumas.
Specializations:
LGBTQIA+ Issues
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Anxiety and Depression
Phobias
Financial Worries
Young Adult Life Transitions
Modalities:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Exposure Response and Prevention (ERP)
Internal Family Systems (IFS or “parts work”)
Somatic Experiencing
Amy’s Identities:
Amy is a queer, neurodivergent, cisgender white woman with an affinity for playfulness and compassion. Outside of therapy, she's also a cat mom and rock climbing instructor.
Carolyn Hoffmann - Licensed in DC, Virginia, & Maryland
*Not accepting new clients at this time*
Carolyn helps survivors of trauma or sexual violence and couples who want to deeply process their identities, relationships, and improve their communication skills.
Specializations:
Trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Sexual Violence and Intimate Partner Violence
LGBTQIA+ Issues
Relationship Issues
First Responders, Helping Professionals, and Military
Young Couples, ENM Couples, and Queer Couples
Anxiety and Depression
Life Transitions
Children 3+ and Adolescents/Parent Coaching
Modalities:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
Imago Therapy
Play Therapy
Clinical Supervision for LGSWs and LGPCs in DC or LMSWs and LGPCs in Maryland
Carolyn’s Identities:
Carolyn is a cisgender, straight, white, woman who lives with a chronic illness. Carolyn is an avid tennis player, has a deep hatred of broken societal systems, and a deep love of dogs.
Jenna Parker - Licensed in DC & Maryland
*Immediate availability for new clients - weekdays, evening weekdays, and Sundays*
Jenna offers a supportive, safe space for individuals navigating the aftermath of domestic violence, sexual abuse, and chronic trauma.
Specializations:
Trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Sexual Violence and Intimate Partner Violence
Anxiety and Depression
First Responders
Life Transitions
Modalities:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Psychodynamic
Jenna’s Identities:
Jenna is a cisgender, straight, white woman with experience navigating trauma in relationships. A thoughtful traveler and detail-oriented planner, she’s known for maximizing both her airline miles and sense of humor.