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I believe therapy works best when people feel genuinely seen, understood, and accepted. I strive to create a warm, thoughtful, and collaborative space where clients can bring all parts of themselves without fear of judgment. My style is compassionate, curious, and relational, I pay close attention not only to what is happening in your life, but also to how your emotional experiences have been shaped over time and how they live in the body, relationships, and inner world.
I work especially well with individuals navigating identity, belonging, life transitions, relational struggles, existential questions, and the impact of cultural or intergenerational experiences. As someone deeply attuned to the experiences of first-generation and immigrant communities, I understand how culture, family expectations, and systems can shape emotional life in complex ways.
I see therapy as a partnership. Rather than positioning myself as someone who has all the answers, I aim to walk alongside clients with honesty, care, and curiosity as we make sense of patterns, emotions, and experiences together.
Hi, I’m Jazzmin — a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who meets people where they are. My sessions are relaxed, real, and judgment-free. Together, we’ll find what works best for you — whether that’s therapy, medication, or both — to help you feel grounded, calm, and back in control. My goal is for you to feel heard, supported, and ready to move forward, one step at a time. You can learn more about my practice at www.jazzmindwellness.com
Hi there! I’m Elise, a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who’s passionate about helping people feel supported, understood, and confident in their next steps. I work with adolescents and adults navigating stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, and big life changes, and I always aim to create a space where you can show up exactly as you are.
When was the last time you felt truly heard? Life can feel as though you're stuck in a maze without a map or sense of purpose. You may feel broken, alone, or depressed, but you're not. I've successfully helped clients work through challenges, learn effective coping skills, and view life in a realistic, positive way. I've helped clients with chronic illness maximize their quality of life. We'll set up a plan that meets your current needs, then empower you to reach your goals, together.
Meet Toni Session, LPC, LCPC—a steadfast servant and seasoned counselor, passionately advocating for mental health in both the District of Columbia and the state of Maryland. Born in Bridgeport, CT, and blossoming in Southern Maryland, Toni’s journey led her from a BA in Psychology with a Pre-Law minor at Johnson C. Smith University to mastering Marriage, Family, and Couples Therapy at Capella University in 2014. Toni is a proud member of Lambda Omicron Chi Christian Sorority, Inc and Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
I really believe that as a therapist, it’s my role to understand you—to truly see and hear you. For us to develop a strong rapport, it’s essential that I put myself in your shoes. I have effective techniques to help you feel better, but what matters most is that you feel I “get” you. If at any point you don’t, I want you to know it’s completely safe to speak up so we can work through it together. I always strive to create a space where you feel comfortable exploring your thoughts and emotions, and where healing can naturally take place. I look forward to getting to know you and supporting you on your path toward growth and wellbeing.
I'm Catie Eager, a Licensed Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor, and Certified Narcissistic Abuse Treatment Clinician practicing virtually in New Jersey, Washington D.C., and Virginia. I founded Lotus Mental Health Counseling to fill a gap I kept seeing: brilliant, capable people destroyed by relationships that quietly dismantled their sense of self.
A highly motivated, result-oriented Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of experience in nursing. Providing holistic, evidence-based, patient-centered care.
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