ADHD therapists and psychiatrists in District of Columbia

Hello, I’m Kathleen Fort, LICSW, LCSW, a psychotherapist with more than 25 years of experience helping adults with ADHD, anxiety, procrastination, overwhelm, and work/life balance challenges.

I specialize in working with intelligent, capable adults who feel stuck despite their best efforts. My approach is warm, direct, and empowering, combining practical strategies with deeper insight to help clients create meaningful, lasting change.

I received my undergraduate degree from Georgetown University and my Master of Social Work from Tulane University with a specialization in mental health.

I have had the opportunity and blessing to work with individuals from all dynamic backgrounds and in those endeavors have acquired a great appreciation and respect for what each individual struggle with. It is my hope and responsibility to get them through this

I am a board-certified adult psychiatrist with experience treating a range of mental health conditions, including ADHD, depression, and anxiety. I earned my medical degree from the University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Medicine and completed my psychiatry residency training at The George Washington University.

I focus mostly on behavior change. That might be a change from how you think about yourself, relationships, work, or something else. I can help you explore that. My role is to support you in believing that change is possible.

I also work in an open-ended environment. There is no contract or set number of sessions. Therapy should be flexible, and everyone's frequency is different. Most people notice growth within 10 sessions.

I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years experience working with adolescents, adults, couples and children. I am also an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist (CST). I earned my B.A. in psychology and my Master of Social Work at Southern Illinois University – Carbondale. In previous internship and work experiences, I have worked in a variety of different settings including intensive community based programs, inpatient hospitals, and outpatient services.

Professional organizations that I belong to include the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT) and the National Association of Social Workers (NASW). I am licensed in DC, Virginia & Maryland.

Clients often tell me they feel both deeply understood and gently challenged in our work. You won’t be met with quick fixes or surface-level advice. Instead, I offer a grounded, relational space where we can slow down, get curious, and make sense of the patterns—emotional, relational, historical—that are shaping your current struggles. I’m especially attuned to the inner lives of high-achieving adults: those who appear competent on the outside but feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or unseen underneath.

I’m trained in psychodynamic therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and EMDR, and I approach each client with a blend of clinical precision and emotional presence. You can expect warmth, honesty, and an active collaboration toward lasting emotional change.

I am a licensed clinical social worker, certified addictions professional & an advanced heart-centered hypnotherapist, ART / EMDR & Imago-Trained Couples Therapist in Florida with over 13 years of experience working as a therapist- counselor & hypnotherapist.

I work with many types of clients / concerns both individually and as couples, including depression, anxiety, codependency, addictions to people / behaviors and substances, LGBT-related issues, relationship issues, spirituality, career challenges, trauma.