Dann Royal (He/Him)

Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC)
Accepting Clients

A Black LGBTQIA+ therapist | MS in Counseling, Johns Hopkins University

Licensed Professional Counselor Associate in Washington, DC
Supervised by Jami Murray

Services

About My Clients

My interactive and approachable style emphasizes respect, curiosity, and authenticity, creating a therapeutic space where many clients report feeling accepted, supported, and challenged. I provide support for a range of issues, including ADHD, anxiety, LGBTQIA+ identity and expression, neurodivergence, trauma, self compassion, and social connectedness.

My Background and Approach

I use evidence-based approaches—including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Solution-Focused Therapy—to help you build on your strengths, navigate challenges, and live a life shaped by your own values rather than the expectations of others. Whether you're feeling stuck, anxious, or overwhelmed, we'll collaborate to uncover tools that resonate with your goals, guiding you toward a more fulfilling and empowered life.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

To the field of mental health, I bring a decade of experience supporting individuals and organizations through times of challenge and change. In my work as a government consultant, I focused on understanding daily struggles, uncovering obstructive patterns, and collaborating to create meaningful, sustainable solutions. Today, I carry these values into therapy, holding space for both complexity and possibility. My belief that every individual is incredibly complex fuels my commitment to grounding my work in anti-oppressive values and a deep commitment to true healing and restoration. I have expertise working with individuals from diverse backgrounds, particularly those facing challenges related to sexual, gender, and racial identities. My identity and lived experiences, as a Black LGBTQIA+ therapist, allow me to meet clients with cultural awareness and authenticity, holding space for growth and possibility.

Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Out of Network
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • United Healthcare
  • Tricare East
  • CareFirst
I offer online counseling in the following states:
I have experience with the following
  • Agnosticism
  • Atheism
  • Christianity
  • Jehovah's Witnesses
  • Interfaith
  • Multifaith

At A Glance

  • Experience: 3 years of practice
  • Languages: English

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