My communication style is calm and personable. I empathize with and challenge the perspectives of people I work with.

Lisa Smith, LCSW. I offer a safe familiarity to open possibilities to life's issues. I am practical yet push a shared agenda to fray the stuck, transitional or chronic issue. I work with PTSD, SUD, process addictions, end of life, disassociation, depression and LGBTQIA+ to make it normal for you to be on your path. I practice Problem Solving, Cognitive Behavioral, Internal Family Systems, complementary alternative medicine, harm reduction and integration for support psychedelics. I will introduce what is key features in these paradigms until we find what resonates with you. You showing up in a therapeutic milieu is an exciting step. We will work for you to feel better from our first session together. We will have an agreed upon take away for you to consider in between sessions. Your commitment to yourself will grow outside of the time we spend together. I enjoy the entrenched over thinker. I invite you to find wiggle room in the super powers of ADHD. I enjoy the mature client who is carrying a medicine bag of life's tools and needs confidence to practice. All clients who are ready to prioritize and coordinate finding their "self" is an appreciated persona. I am unapologetic to offer harm reduction and integration for psychedelic medicines. Many are trying to follow the science of these illegal substances and I want to offer a space for discussion of harm reduction and integration. Being heard in a safe, nonjudgmental space gives you a stable platform for guided healing. My voice is warm and direct. I have 30 years experience of walking through our shadow selves. Selves we can reconnect with love, humor and grace. I was raised in a family of privilege with a strong sense of right and wrong. Foibles, depression, and anxiety were sources of blame and shame. Negative voices of other people's failure were normal. Support came at a cost of guilt at weakness. I discovered being supported and making small steps keep a little thing from lingering and growing. I am especially encouraged by the alternative therapies emerging. I feel antidepressants and mood stabilizers are not effective for everyone. I want to give access and information for individuals and couples to enjoy life. Goals are easy to set because they represent what brought you to therapy. At the end of each session, we make a list of what the week will look like working towards your goal. The first session is to get to know you and start a dialogue. It's the start of therapy and there will be suggestions for you to try to feel better.

Taking the step to find the right therapist is a powerful act of self-care. Whether you’re dealing with everyday stress, adjusting to life changes, or working through anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship challenges, you don’t have to face it alone. At Dynamic Health Partners, we believe mental health care should reflect the uniqueness of each individual. Serving adults across the District of Columbia metropolitan area and Arizona, our diverse team of highly trained clinicians provides compassionate, culturally responsive care tailored to your needs and experiences. We offer individual therapy, couples counseling, family therapy, and specialized treatment for more complex mental health conditions, such as mood-related challenges and posttraumatic stress (PTSD). With flexible in-person and virtual options, we aim to make high-quality care both accessible and convenient, wherever you are in your journey. Your story matters. Your healing matters. And you’re not alone. Let’s take the next step together.

From years of experience, I can help my clients see what they cannot see. Light bulbs go off and clients open up to new possibilities, self discovery, and hope. I use both short term and longer term psychotherapy in order to provide more choice for my clients. I see children and adults up to age 85. I do therapy with parents and children, adolescents, individuals with depression or anxiety, and especially people going through stressful transitions. I focus on good relationships within families and within individuals (ie. How we relate to ourselves). When someone comes to see me they can expect that I will listen deeply to what they say and feel, to what they want to work on, and then work together to find solutions. I currently offer telemental health services only. I prefer phone, but Zoom and Facetime are optional.

I try and create a very warm and welcoming environment so my clients can feel comfortable and express themselves. I believe clients like my welcoming nature and ability to understand their feelings and empathize with them.

Hello, my name is Ann Garrett. I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor and a National Certified Counselor with over 8 years of clinical experience working with various needs. I use a person-centered approach to tailor therapy to the individual. I used a variety of treatment modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution Focused, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT).

Working from a trauma-informed, non-pathologizing, strengths-based, systems model of care, I work to help you better understand the impact of trauma on mental health and relationships. I specialize in the treatment of trauma across a full spectrum of conditions, including the use of dissociation, addictions, self-harm, and eating disorder behaviors, as well as challenged family systems, mood disorders, and maternalparental mental health issues. I have many years of advanced trainings and experience to help clients in therapy make and maintain positive changes, find needed resources, and work from personal strengths. You can learn much more about my style of care by reading the articles on our website blog - I have been writing those for 5+ years.

My name is Emilee Smith and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Virginia, working with clients state-wide via telehealth. I have experience working with many populations including children, adolescents, adults, and families. I have experience helping people with anxiety, depression, and parent-child relationships. I utilize cognitive behavioral therapy techniques and dialectical behavior therapy techniques to help clients feel better, communicate effectively, and have healthy relationships. These evidence-based approaches involve developing healthy ways of thinking and healthy coping skills while validating the client's feelings and experiences. The client and I work together as a team to reach their therapeutic goals.

Life can be messy, but you don’t have to figure it out alone! I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor with nine years of experience helping people navigate life’s twists and turns. I've worked in various clinical settings, including inpatient care, outpatient services, crisis intervention, and intensive outpatient programs. My experience has given me the opportunity to see a lot of folks in different places, and I'm ready to meet you wherever you are in your journey. I specialize primarily in working with adults facing challenges like depression, anxiety, self-esteem struggles, stress, grief, and substance use. As a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, I provide compassionate, evidence-based support for individuals who have experienced trauma, helping them heal and regain control of their lives. I've been told that my warm, down-to-earth approach sets me apart. I feel capable of creating a safe and supportive space where you can be yourself, feel heard, and build the skills needed to move forward. Passionate about helping others grow, I find true joy in seeing people reach their goals and live more fulfilling lives. If you're looking for a therapist who truly cares (and maybe even makes therapy feel a little less daunting), I am here to help!

Hello, My name is Angela Marshall, and I am a licensed professional counselor in the state of Virginia. I am focused on meeting you where you are and using everything I know to help you meet your goals. My approach is client-centered; I gravitate towards utilizing ACT, CBT, solution-focused therapy, mindfulness, and bibliotherapy. I want to work with you collaboratively to establish your goals and a treatment plan that will provide you with hope and positivity. I have worked with a wide variety of issues and support clients with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and bipolar disorder. eating disorders, PTSD, and trauma. I listen to you differently than your mother or friend in a way that helps you move forward and gives you a safe space to share your experiences and issues to work toward meeting your goals and moving forward. I have been a bachelor's level counselor and social worker since 2001 and obtained my Master's degree in 2016 in order to become licensed. I have always been drawn to a career path that involves helping people. I am here to help you establish your goals and work toward the awareness and insight you will need to be able to move forward in your life. Our first session will be collaborative to be able to establish the goals you have for counseling, answer any questions that you may have, and establish a connection for moving forward. I want you to feel comfortable with each other, on the same page, and ready to be able to work on your goals.