Nina Van Sant

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Psychodynamic therapist helping teens and adults understand deeper patterns, know themselves more fully, and create lasting change.

Psychotherapist in Washington, DC

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About My Clients

I work with adults and teens seeking therapy in Washington, DC who want to understand themselves more deeply. My work includes teen therapy, postpartum therapy, pregnancy and perinatal mental health, infertility, anxiety, relationship difficulties, and life transitions. Many clients have tried therapy before but feel something remains unresolved. Together, we explore the deeper patterns, challenges, and experiences beneath the surface so that lasting change becomes possible and durable.

My Background and Approach

I’m a licensed clinical social worker with extensive training in psychodynamic psychotherapy and psychoanalysis. My approach is grounded in curiosity about the whole person—not only the symptoms that bring someone to therapy, but the experiences, relationships, and patterns that may lie beneath them. I work collaboratively, paying attention to what emerges over time and how past and present can become intertwined. Rather than offering a formula or focusing only on symptom reduction with temporary improvement, I help clients develop a deeper understanding of themselves and greater freedom in how they relate, feel, and make choices. I work with adults, teens, and couples, with particular experience in perinatal and postpartum mental health, infertility, major life transitions, and relationship difficulties.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

It's important to know where you come from, because if you don't, then you don't know where you are, and if you don't know where you are, you don't know where you are going.

Client Focus

Age
Children (under 12), Pre-teens (12–14), Teens (14–18), Adults, Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals, Couples, Families
Languages
English

Qualifications

License
Psychotherapist, State of District of Columbia · #LC50081215
Education
MSW at The Catholic University of America
Additional credentials
Ohio Social Work License # I.2608567
VA Social Work License # 0904020877
Maryland Social Work License#20226
Supervision
Provides supervision to apprentice therapists · currently accepting supervisees
Years in practice
12 years
I offer online counseling in the following states:

Hours & Availability

Monday 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed
New clients welcome
Currently accepting new clients
In-person & Telehealth
Both available

Location

Primary Location

4964 Brandywine St Nw
Suite B
Washington, DC 20016
2022579094

Access & Transport

  • Parking available
  • Gender-neutral bathrooms
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Nearby Areas

Cities and Zips
Chevy Chase
Maryland
20815
Washington
District of Columbia
20001
Kensington
Maryland
20895
Takoma Park
Maryland
20912

At A Glance

  • Experience: 12 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $265/session
  • Sliding scale: Available on request

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4964 Brandywine St Nw
Suite B
Washington, DC 20016

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