Allie Kassraie (They/Them)

MT-BC, Resident in Counseling (VA)
Accepting Clients

Trauma-informed, gender-affirming therapy for identity exploration, trauma, and life transitions—centered on safety, self-trust, and belongi

Mental Health Counselor in WASHINGTON, DC
Supervised by Karen Perkins Curtis

About My Clients

Do you feel disconnected from yourself or unsure of who you are or where you belong? I work best with clients navigating trauma, identity exploration, relationship challenges, or major life transitions. Many feel overwhelmed, stuck in old patterns, or impacted by past experiences or systemic stress. I especially support LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent individuals seeking affirming, trauma-informed care focused on safety, self-trust, and belonging.

My Background and Approach

My work is grounded in trauma-informed, gender-affirming care with a focus on the nervous system, safety, and identity. I support adults navigating trauma, anxiety, identity exploration, relationship challenges, burnout, and major life transitions. I specialize in working with LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent adults, particularly those who have felt misunderstood or unsafe in previous therapeutic spaces. I use trauma-informed and nervous-system-based approaches to help you understand how past experiences show up in your body, emotions, and relationships. Together, we build practical tools for grounding, emotional regulation, and self-trust that you can use both in and outside of sessions. Therapy with me is collaborative, structured, and paced intentionally, never rushed. As a trained music therapist, I also incorporate creative interventions when helpful. No musical background is required. My goal is to help you feel more grounded, clear, and empowered.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe therapy should be a space where your full self is respected and affirmed. My work is rooted in values of equity, anti-racism, curiosity, and compassion, with an awareness of how systems of oppression, trauma, and marginalization impact mental health. I am committed to providing LGBTQIA+-affirming care and supporting clients whose identities and lived experiences have often been misunderstood, minimized, or harmed by systemic inequities. I approach therapy from a relational, trauma-informed lens that honors autonomy, consent, and the wisdom of the nervous system. I value collaboration over hierarchy and believe healing happens best when clients feel safe, seen, and empowered. My goal is to create a therapeutic space that feels grounded, inclusive, and human, where you don’t have to edit yourself to belong.

Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: Less than a year
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $40 - 175/session

Info

Email Allie
1250 CONNECTICUT AVENUE NW
Suit 700
WASHINGTON, DC 20036

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