Therapist in Tenleytown, DC

Therapist in Tenleytown, Washington, DC

Trauma, Queer, Women's & Couples Therapy

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Trauma therapy:

  • Our specialties: PTSD, childhood trauma, domestic violence

Couples therapy

  • Our specialties: Vulnerable Communication, ENM, polyamory

LGBTQIA+ therapy

  • Our specialties: Identity exploration, queer-affirming care

Women's therapy

  • Our specialties: Burnout, perfectionism, life transitions

Chronic illness therapy

  • Our specialties: Medical trauma, different abilities, health conditions, & caregiving

Looking for a therapist in Tenleytown, Washington, DC who understands and incorporates the complexity of your identity, relationships, trauma, and lived experiences?

At Out of the Margins Therapy, we provide affirming, trauma-informed therapy for women, couples, queer individuals, BIPOC communities, helping professionals, survivors of abuse, and people navigating chronic illness.

Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, disconnected from yourself, struggling in your relationships, questioning your identity, or carrying the impact of trauma, you deserve therapy that sees your whole story.

Our therapists provide both in-person therapy near Tenleytown, DC, and virtual therapy throughout Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia.

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Therapy Services for Tenleytown, Washington, DC

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to therapy

We specialize in:

  • Trauma therapy

  • Couples therapy

  • Therapy for women

  • LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy

  • Therapy for Black women

  • PTSD treatment

  • Anxiety therapy

  • Depression counseling

  • Childhood trauma therapy

  • Therapy for survivors of domestic violence

  • Chronic illness counseling

  • Queer-affirming therapy

  • Polyamory and ethical non-monogamy (ENM) counseling

  • Relationship counseling

  • Therapy for helping professionals and caregivers

  • Medication management

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You've found a practice intentionally built to support clients whose experiences are often overlooked in traditional mental health settings.

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Trauma Therapy in Tenleytown, DC

Trauma doesn't always look the way people expect.

Sometimes it looks like:

  • Constant overthinking

  • Difficulty trusting yourself

  • Emotional numbness

  • Perfectionism

  • People-pleasing

  • Hyper-independence

  • Relationship struggles

  • Anxiety that never seems to go away

  • Feeling disconnected from your body

Many of our clients spent years functioning at a high level while privately struggling.

You may have built a successful career, maintained relationships, and continued meeting expectations while quietly carrying the emotional weight of childhood trauma, intimate partner violence, family conflict, systemic oppression, or chronic stress.

Our trauma therapists use evidence-based approaches, including:

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

  • Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT)

  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

  • Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)

  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)

  • Attachment-focused interventions

  • Mindfulness-based practices

Healing isn't about becoming a different person.

It's about reconnecting with the person you've always been beneath survival mode.

Couples Therapy in Tenleytown, Washington DC

Relationships are complicated, especially when trauma, communication challenges, cultural expectations, attachment wounds, or competing needs begin shaping your connection.

Couples often come to therapy because they're experiencing:

  • Communication problems

  • Emotional distance

  • Repeated arguments

  • Trust concerns

  • Life transitions

  • Infidelity recovery

  • Attachment struggles

  • Differences in intimacy

  • Family stress

We provide affirming couples therapy for:

  • Traditional couples

  • Queer couples

  • Polyamorous relationships

  • ENM relationships

  • Interracial couples

  • Partners navigating trauma together

Our goal isn't to decide who's right. Our goal is to help you understand each other more deeply and create a relationship that feels secure, connected, and sustainable.

Find a couples therapist in Tenleytown or Washington DC.

Therapy for Women in Tenleytown, Washington, DC

Many women who begin therapy with us describe feeling exhausted. They're holding careers together. They're caring for everyone around them. They're meeting expectations. And yet, they no longer recognize themselves.

Our therapists work with women experiencing:

  • Anxiety

  • Burnout

  • Perfectionism

  • Depression

  • Relationship stress

  • Identity exploration

  • Major life transitions

  • Family expectations

  • Self-worth concerns

  • Emotional exhaustion

You may have spent years performing, conforming, accommodating, or shrinking yourself to fit other people's expectations.

Therapy creates space for you to ask an important question:

Who are you outside of everyone else's definition of who you're supposed to be?

Finding an affirming therapist shouldn't feel like another emotional labor.

At Out of the Margins Therapy, LGBTQIA+ identities aren't treated as an afterthought. They're centered.

We provide therapy for:

  • Lesbian clients

  • Queer clients

  • Nonbinary individuals

  • Gender-diverse clients

  • Polyamorous relationships

  • Ethical non-monogamy (ENM)

  • Individuals exploring identity

  • Couples navigating intersectional identities

We understand that healing often exists at the intersection of identity, family, culture, relationships, community, and systemic oppression.

You deserve a therapist who understands all of those layers.

LGBTQIA+ Queer Affirming Therapy in Tenleytown, Washington DC

Therapy for Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse, Domestic Violence, and Relationship Trauma

Trauma changes the way we experience ourselves and the people around us.

Many survivors struggle with:

  • Boundaries

  • Self-trust

  • Intimacy

  • Shame

  • Hypervigilance

  • Emotional regulation

  • Relationship patterns

We specialize in supporting survivors of:

  • Childhood sexual abuse

  • Domestic violence

  • Emotional abuse

  • Intimate partner violence (IPV)

  • Power-based violence

  • Complex trauma

Healing doesn't require you to explain or justify your experiences.

It requires a space where your story is believed, honored, and supported.

Therapy for Chronic Illnesses in Tenleytown

Living with a chronic illness affects more than your physical health.

It can influence your relationships, identity, career, energy, independence, and emotional well-being.

We support clients navigating:

  • Chronic medical conditions

  • Disabilities

  • Pain disorders

  • Caregiver fatigue

  • Medical trauma

  • Health-related anxiety

You deserve a therapist who understands that mental health doesn't exist separately from your physical experience.

Why Clients in Tenleytown Choose

Out of the Margins Therapy

We know many therapy practices offer similar services. What often makes the difference is how those services are delivered.

We don't believe in one-size-fits-all therapy. Our practice was intentionally designed for people who have often felt unseen within traditional healthcare systems.

Our approach is:

  • Trauma-informed

  • Culturally responsive

  • LGBTQIA+ affirming

  • Feminist

  • Identity-centered

  • Collaborative

  • Evidence-based

Most importantly, we create space for honesty. You don't have to show up perfectly. You don't have to filter yourself. You don't have to have everything figured out. You simply have to show up exactly as you are.

Convenient Therapy Near Tenleytown, Washington, DC

Our practice is conveniently located in Washington, DC, making in-person therapy easily accessible for clients in:

  • Tenleytown

  • Friendship Heights

  • Cleveland Park

  • Cathedral Heights

  • Chevy Chase

  • American University Park

  • Northwest Washington, DC

We also offer secure virtual therapy throughout:

  • Washington, DC

  • Maryland

  • Virginia

Meet Our Therapists in Tenleytown

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    Brianna Blackshear: High-achieving women, life transitions, anxiety, self-trust.

  • white woman with brown hair standing in a park smiling

    Jenna Parker: Domestic violence, survivors of power-based violence, & relationships.

  • black woman with curly red hair in front of a gray background smiling

    Gabby Ross: Women's therapy, identity exploration, work stress, & relationships.

  • white woman with light brown hair standing in front of a neutral background smiling

    Sarah Jesup: Identity explorations, queer relationships, and anxiety.

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    Amy Feeser: Caretakers, queer identity exploration, OCD, and anxiety.

  • white woman with brown hair sitting on a beige chair smiling

    Carolyn Hoffmann: Relationships sexual trauma, PTSD, and identity exploration.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you offer in-person therapy near Tenleytown?

Yes. We offer in-person appointments in Washington, DC, with convenient access for Tenleytown residents.

Do you provide virtual therapy?

Yes. We provide telehealth appointments throughout Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia, depending on clinician licensure.

Do you work with Queer or LGBTQIA+ clients?

Absolutely. LGBTQIA+ affirming care is one of our primary specialties.

Do you accept couples?

Yes. We provide relationship counseling for traditional, queer, polyamorous, and ethically non-monogamous relationships.

Do you specialize in trauma?

Yes. Trauma therapy is one of our core areas of expertise, including PTSD, childhood trauma, relationship trauma, domestic violence, and sexual abuse recovery.

How do I find the right therapist in Washington DC?

The right therapist is someone whose experience, approach, and personality align with your goals. Many people find it helpful to schedule an initial consultation to learn more about a therapist's style and areas of expertise.

Do you offer in-person therapy in Washington DC?

Yes. We provide in-person therapy at our office in Tenleytown (near American University/AU Park) as well as virtual therapy throughout Washington DC, Adams Morgan, Maryland, and Virginia.

Schedule Your Free Consultation

You deserve therapy that doesn't ask you to minimize yourself.

You deserve a therapist who understands the complexity of your experiences and honors your identity without asking you to explain it.

Schedule your free 15-minute consultation with Out of the Margins Therapy today.

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