Find a therapist in District of Columbia — covered by insurance
Top therapists in District of Columbia accepting new patients
Headway brings accessible mental health support to Washington, D.C. residents with 824 licensed providers specializing in talk therapy and medication management. With 70+ insurance plans accepted and average savings of 75% per session, finding the right fit for your mental health needs has never been easier.
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Stress management, Transgender issues,
Accepts CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, Cigna, Kaiser Permanente of the Mid Atlantic, Carelon Behavioral Health, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, Cigna, Kaiser Permanente of the Mid Atlantic, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Infertility, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, Cigna, Kaiser Permanente of the Mid Atlantic, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD,
Accepts CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Men's issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Kaiser Permanente of the Mid Atlantic, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, Men's issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Substance use / addiction, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Providence Health Plan,
“Happiness can be found even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light.” With over 10 years of clinical experience in psychotherapy, my goal is to help others to find the light. Congratulations on taking the hardest step of the journey with seeking help.
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Panic disorders, PTSD, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, Kaiser Permanente of the Mid Atlantic, Carelon Behavioral Health, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, Cigna, Kaiser Permanente of the Mid Atlantic, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss, Men's issues, Panic disorders, PTSD, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, Cigna, Curative,
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Men's issues, OCD, Panic disorders, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Substance use / addiction,
Accepts CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, Carelon Behavioral Health, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Panic disorders, PTSD, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Trauma,
Accepts CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative,
You should know that I take your concerns seriously, and I will meet you with compassion, respect, and zero judgment. I understand that reaching out for mental health support can feel intimidating, especially if you have faced stigma, felt dismissed in the past, or worried about what a diagnosis might mean. My goal is to help you feel safe and at ease from the very first conversation.
As a doctoral-prepared, board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over eight years of experience in psychiatric and mental health care, I work with individuals across the lifespan. I commonly support people navigating depression, anxiety, PTSD, stress-related concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and other emotional or behavioral health challenges. I approach each person as a whole, not a label, and I take the time to understand your symptoms in the context of your life, your stressors, your strengths, and your goals.
In our work together, you can expect a collaborative, patient-centered approach. I believe treatment works best when you feel heard and involved, so we will discuss what you are experiencing, what has helped or not helped in the past, and what you want to be different moving forward. If medication is part of your care, I prioritize thoughtful, evidence-based decisions, clear education about options, and ongoing adjustments based on your response and preferences. I also value practical strategies and supportive guidance that you can apply between sessions.
Most importantly, I am passionate about each person I serve because I know you are important, and I recognize the courage it takes to seek help. My role is to offer steady, professional support and a trusting relationship as you work toward clarity, stability, and lasting wellness.
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, OCD, Panic disorders, Physical health issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Maternal mental health, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma,
Accepts CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Men's issues, OCD, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma,
Accepts CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, Cigna, Kaiser Permanente of the Mid Atlantic, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, Cigna, Kaiser Permanente of the Mid Atlantic, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, OCD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Women's issues,
Accepts CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, Cigna, Kaiser Permanente of the Mid Atlantic, Carelon Behavioral Health,
I believe therapy works best when you don’t have to carry everything by yourself. We all carry things with us—our histories, relationships, expectations, losses, responsibilities, and the stories we’ve learned to tell about ourselves. Sometimes the things we’ve learned to carry help us move through life; other times, they become heavier than we realized. Therapy can be a place to slow down, understand what you’re carrying, and decide what you want to keep, what you might be ready to set down, and what you may need help carrying.
You don’t need to come to therapy with everything figured out. We can start wherever you are and work from there. My role isn’t to tell you what you should do, but to help you understand yourself more clearly, make sense of the patterns that keep showing up, and find a way forward that feels genuinely like your own.
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Diabetes, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Infertility, Maternal mental health, OCD, Panic disorders, Physical health issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, Cigna, Kaiser Permanente of the Mid Atlantic, Carelon Behavioral Health,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Infertility, Maternal mental health, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative,
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss, Infertility, LGBTQIA+, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, Kaiser Permanente of the Mid Atlantic, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Oscar, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage,
Dr. Meseret Asfaw
Psychiatric Mental Health NP
Virtual & in-person • 4.3 mi away
6400 Georgia Avenue Northwest, Washington, DCADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders, Grief or loss, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Substance use / addiction,
Accepts CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care, LGBTQIA+, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, Kaiser Permanente of the Mid Atlantic, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
At MyTherapist DC you will receive a free consultation to provide increased knowledge of therapist, build therapeutic rapport, and enhance a joint understanding of the treatment goals. Together we will explore your strengths to overcome your challenges. Every session begins with a reminder of your treatment goals, weekly update, review of last week's homework, processing current symptoms and learning a new intervention, summary of the session, and new homework. I use current events, research based data, assessments, guided meditation, and etc. to track progress from one week to the next week. My clients have expressed that the most enjoyable aspect of therapy is the connecting of meaningful childhood experience to the current self.
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Infertility, LGBTQIA+, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, Cigna, Kaiser Permanente of the Mid Atlantic, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues, Panic disorders, Relationship issues, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Curative, Oscar, Oxford,
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Panic disorders, PTSD, Sleep disorder,
Accepts CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, PTSD, Substance use / addiction, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, Cigna, Kaiser Permanente of the Mid Atlantic, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Physical health issues, Relationship issues, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma,
Accepts CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, Cigna, Kaiser Permanente of the Mid Atlantic, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Trauma,
Accepts CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, OCD, Panic disorders, Physical health issues, PTSD, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar, Oxford,
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Maternal mental health, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Humana Medicare Advantage, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage,
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Physical health issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, Cigna, Kaiser Permanente of the Mid Atlantic, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Humana Medicare Advantage, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Kaiser Permanente of the Mid Atlantic Medicare Advantage, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Diabetes, Eating disorders, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Infertility, LGBTQIA+, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, OCD, Panic disorders, Physical health issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Kaiser Permanente of the Mid Atlantic, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
Hello, I’m Gennell Miller, a Clinical Social Worker committed to supporting individuals on their journey toward healing and personal growth. I believe everyone deserves a space where they feel heard, supported, and understood. My goal is to walk alongside you as you navigate life’s challenges and work toward creating the life you want for yourself.
Please text me to schedule a free consultation (202) 301-3812
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Diabetes, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma,
Accepts CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative,
As a board certified psychotherapist, I believe prioritizing mental health is key to happiness and stability in life. Seeking help can be one of the hardest parts, so congratulations on taking that step! I’ve been practicing for 10 years, I work with a plethora of inter-generational clients aged 21-90 who are struggling with anxiety and depression and trauma.
As a chaplain, I take a psycho-spiritual approach and work with clients assisting with intercultural issues, blended family dynamics, religiosity challenges and grief & loss.
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Physical health issues, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford,
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, Kaiser Permanente of the Mid Atlantic, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, Relationship issues, Transgender issues, Women's issues,
Accepts CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, Cigna, Kaiser Permanente of the Mid Atlantic, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Humana Medicare Advantage, Kaiser Permanente of the Mid Atlantic Medicare Advantage, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma,
Accepts CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, Kaiser Permanente of the Mid Atlantic, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma,
Accepts CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
About our therapists serving District of Columbia
- 96%Anxiety
- 93%Depression
- 85%Stress management
- 75%Trauma
- 73%Relationship issues
- 97%Aetna
- 85%Cigna
- 85%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 69%CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
- 48%Kaiser Permanente of the Mid Atlantic
- 99%English
- 6%Spanish
- 3%French
- 1%Yoruba
- 1%Igbo
- 99%Online only
- 1%In-person or online
- 82%Woman
- 17%Man
- 1%Non-binary
- 56%Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
- 21%Licensed Professional Counselor
- 16%Nurse Practitioner
- 3%Clinical Psychologist
- 2%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 100%Individual therapy
- 35%Family therapy
- 21%Couples therapy
- 11%Child or adolescent therapy
Frequently asked questions
Find the right therapist for you
Headway makes it easy to find support for your mental health — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.
Factors to Consider When Choosing a Therapist in District of Columbia
Searching for therapists in DC starts with finding someone whose experience matches what you want to address. Across the District of Columbia, therapy needs and available therapists can vary by neighborhood, schedule, and care format. You may be looking for support with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, work stress, or life transitions. As you compare DC therapists, look for specialties, approaches, and training that match your needs, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-informed care, couples therapy, or experience supporting people through major life changes.
Location and logistics can shape whether a therapist is a strong fit. In Washington, Capitol Hill, and Georgetown, some people prefer an office that works with their commute, while others choose virtual sessions for more flexibility. It can also help to compare appointment availability, whether a therapist is accepting new clients, and whether they offer a free phone consultation. Reading therapist bios before booking can show you how each therapist describes their style, session structure, and areas of focus, so you can make a more informed choice.
Therapy in the District of Columbia can be expensive without insurance, and using in-network coverage is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs. Headway helps you search for therapists who match your preferences, verify your insurance, and see your estimated cost before you book. Nationally, Headway partners with over 100 insurance plans, and your specific coverage depends on your plan and location. You can browse therapists, review bios, and book directly when you’re ready.
If you're experiencing or worried about violence, threats, or coercion in your relationship, couples therapy isn't usually the right starting point — individual support is safer. The National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-7233, or text START to 88788) can help you think through next steps.