Services
About My Clients
I work with older teens, college students, and adult women feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or uncertain about what comes next. Many of my clients are navigating important life transitions and exploring challenges related to identity, relationships, trauma, grief, self-esteem, and academic or career stress. I enjoy supporting clients as they gain a deeper understanding of themselves, build confidence, and create lives that feel more meaningful and aligned.
My Background and Approach
I’m Dr. Mehrit Tekeste, a licensed clinical psychologist and founder of CenterPeace Psychological Assessment & Counseling Services. I earned my PhD in Clinical Psychology from George Washington University and completed much of my clinical training in college counseling centers, where I developed a passion for supporting teens, college students, young adults, and adults navigating life transitions. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practices, including CBT, DBT, ACT, IFS, and trauma-informed care. I specialize in supporting clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, identity development, relationship challenges, ADHD, and the pressures that can come with academic, career, family, and cultural expectations. As the daughter of immigrants, I also value providing culturally responsive care and creating a space where clients feel understood and welcomed.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
I believe that every person deserves to feel seen, respected, and valued for who they are and the experiences that have shaped them. My work is deeply rooted in compassion, cultural humility, and the belief that our identities, relationships, values, and life experiences all influence our emotional well-being. I also have a personal appreciation for the ways culture, family, and identity shape our stories. I value creating a space where clients feel comfortable bringing their whole selves into therapy, including the parts of their experiences that may feel difficult to talk about or hard for others to understand. I am passionate about supporting first-generation individuals, multicultural communities, and those navigating questions of belonging, identity, and expectations. I also recognize the importance of faith and spirituality for many people, and I welcome conversations about these values when they are meaningful to a client's healing journey.