District of Columbia Therapists specializing in Grief or Loss

Tyler A. Pietz, PhD

In my practice I work as a generalist and have experience with a wide range of concerns and issues including the stress of daily life, relationships, depression, anxiety, life adjustments, and addiction concerns. I work with adults from all backgrounds including college students, young professionals, and LGBTQ identifying individuals.

Aimee Caramico

I am a general psychologist in that I work with all mental health and stress-related issues including life transitions, relationship issues, mood and anxiety disorders, chronic pain, and grief. I have a particular interest in grief and loss, as well as anxiety disorders, including Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.

Collin Vernay

You're suffering. It may be that most days you just feel down, or that you've been feeling more stressed or anxious than usual. Whatever the case may be, things haven't gotten much better— despite your best effort— and you're worried they never will. You want help, and you're taking the risk to find a new therapist. I help individuals like you struggling with depression, anxiety, relationships concerns, and trauma to find ways to begin to heal, feel better, and live more fulfilling lives.

Stacie Ain

If you are looking for a safe space to work on your anxiety, sadness and depression, relationship concerns, or life transitions, I can help. My clients come to me not only to feel better, but to gain a meaningful and deep understanding of themselves and their patterns. I help you become more in touch with your authentic self. I work with adults of all ages, as well as couples. I enjoy working with culturally and racially diverse clients and am LGBTQ affirming.

Alaina Carr

I typically work with adults with chronic illnesses such as autoimmune disorders, cancer, diabetes, and kidney disease. I have worked in various clinical health settings, including primary care, solid organ transplant, bone marrow transplant, pain, oncology, and bariatric surgery clinics. I have specialized experience working with cancer patients and their family members (or caregivers) across the cancer care continuum (e.g., diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, and end-of-life).

Robert Ortega

I work with people navigating a variety of experiences. Some seek therapy to work on specific issues, such as OCD, anxiety, ADHD, or depression. Other clients utilize therapy to work on broad life stressors, such as career/relational difficulties, bicultural stressors, or difficult life transitions. Above all, my clients are looking for ways to make the changes they wish to see in their lives. I see my role in therapy as helping them find the strategies they seek.

Charlotte Blutstein

I have seen great change in patients struggling with depression, anxiety, unfulfilling relationships, postpartum issues, addictions, and life transitions.

Kris Oseth

I work with clients of all backgrounds, while specializing in the following areas: LGBTQ+, Transgender/Gender-Diverse/Non-binary transitioning process and identity; partners of transgender/gender-diverse people, intimate relationships and intimacy issues, kink/poly/non-monogamous relationships, sex work, substance use/misuse – goals for sobriety/recovery or harm reduction, partners/loved ones of substance users, out of control sexual behavior, anxiety/trauma, Personal Training, EMDR

Marsha Lucas, PhD - Psychologist

Ariel VanDoren

How we experience grief & loss is incredibly personal, and as a result, it makes us feel very isolated and alone. Grief takes on many forms as it effects us physically, emotionally, socially, and spiritually. Knowing what to expect from the stages of grief can be a relief while swimming in a midst of deep emotions. Getting support is key in order to understand our experience of loss & address the acuity of our pain as we attempt to heal.

Sean Penny

Do you feel anxious, sad, lonely, or isolated? Do you struggle with pain connected to racism, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, or one of the many ways we can be made to feel less than or not ourselves? As we build a relationship together, your thoughts, feelings, experiences, fears, and fantasies will be heard and treated with respect, curiosity, and care.

Aurena Green

I have counseled clients from varying backgrounds and age groups, and I am currently focused on working with adolescents through older adults. I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, panic, trauma, LGBTQIA issues, and grief.

Courtney Dinsmore

In working with adults who have experienced difficult life events such as unstable or neglectful childhood, abuse and interpersonal violence, I prioritize helping you to restore your sense of control and self-regulation and find power in overcoming challenging circumstances.

Veronica Cross

I’m here to assist you on your path to change and make a better life for yourself. Whatever the reason you are seeking counseling at this time, there is hope, there is healing ,and you are not alone in this undertaking. My goal as a therapist is to provide you a safe, empathetic space so that you can feel seen, heard, and empowered to make the changes you seek in your life.

Nathalia Gonzalez

Because life is ever changing, my hope is to find innovative ways to meet your evolving needs, assist you to identify what living a meaningful life would look like, and determine how to actively take steps towards making that a reality. Sometimes this entails processing and consolidating experiences of harm that have impacted your perception of yourself, others, and the world.

Andres Carrion

As a person-centered and multicultural oriented therapist, it is my philosophy that you know yourself better than anyone else and that it is your right to guide the therapeutic process. I strive to meet clients where they are at. I believe that you are a unique individual with diverse experiences and there is value in that. The differences that make you, you, should not only be seen, but understood and validated.

Fabiola Cuevas Flores

I believe that the experiences we live through, the communities we belong to or encounter, and the systems we live in influence every part of us. Our mind, body, and soul are interconnected and it is important to care for all. For these reasons, a person-centered approach, trauma-informed care, and cultural humility are at the forefront of my clinical practice.

Candice Love

Life is truly a gift that is meant to be enriching, filled with freedom and happiness. At times we experience challenges that prevent us from living life the way we truly desire. As a modern cognitive behavioral therapist, I understand these challenges and how they may alter us internally. My approach to therapy is a collaborative, solution focused and nonjudgmental.

Crystal Thomas

As we grow and develop as humans, we often find ourselves confronted by issues from the past – issues we may have thought long-resolved. These issues can manifest in our relationship dynamics, our perceptions about ourselves, and our means of coping with our environment. My role is to join you in confronting these things so that you can integrate and learn the lessons these past experiences are meant to teach you.

Raquel d'Escoto

Life is fun and exciting but also challenging. At times life is overwhelming and we are not sure how to deal with how we are feeling. Sometimes it is difficult to name what you are feeling and working through them can seem impossible. Through my work with those experiencing domestic violence, I have seen a range of individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma and more.