Anxiety Therapist Washington DC
Are you exhausted from the constant worries swirling around in your head? Do you have a hard time relaxing or letting your guard down? If so, you’re not alone. Thankfully, anxiety therapy in Washington, DC can help you get to the root of your symptoms and learn how to thrive beyond them. Connect with our team today to get started.
Our approach to anxiety counseling in DC
At Vital Therapy, we use an integrative, in-depth approach to therapy. We believe this is the most effective way to treat anxiety disorders and help people find purpose in their everyday life. You're so much more than your mental health symptoms or the patterns that keep you stuck. By uncovering the root of why you feel anxious, we can find pathways toward deep, lasting healing.
In order to make our work together as meaningful and effective as possible, we prioritize forming a strong therapeutic relationship with each of our clients. We're firm believers that true healing happens in connection with others, so it's essential to find an anxiety therapist who's a good fit. Within the safety of this relationship, you can grow toward the best version of yourself.
We also recognize that each person is an individual with their own values, goals, and needs. That's why we don't take a one-size-fits-all approach to anxiety therapy. We want to understand your unique experience of anxiety, not make assumptions or tell you how you should feel. Our practice celebrates diversity and we feel honored to support a wide range of individuals on their mental health journey.
Meet Our Team of DC Anxiety Therapists
As a group therapy practice, we share a common lens and approach to anxiety treatment. At the same time, each of our clinicians has unique training and experience that they bring into the therapy room. Learn more about each of our therapists so you can get a sense of who you might work best with.
Nicole Moore, Psy.D.
-
Dr. Moore is both a licensed clinical psychologist and a licensed professional counselor in the District of Columbia. She has extensive experience providing individual therapy, group therapy, and psychological assessments. Dr. Moore is passionate about helping people with anxiety disorders, as well as a number of other mental health disorders and life challenges.
Paul Higgins, LGSW
-
Paul is a Licensed Graduate Social Worker in DC and a Licensed Masters Social Worker in Maryland. He brings a warm, collaborative approach to therapy and uses a variety of different methods depending on clients' unique needs. Paul supports adults with anxiety disorders and other challenges like life stressors, self-esteem issues, and more.
Rebecca Ferrer, LPC
-
As a licensed professional counselor and licensed behavior analyst, Rebecca is passionate about helping people with anxiety learn how to better regulate their emotions. She brings her experience as a school counselor in DC charter schools to her clinical work.
Claire Connolly, LCSW
-
Claire is a board-certified psychotherapist with extensive clinical experience helping people heal from anxiety disorders and related issues, such as codependency, disordered eating, substance use, and more. She works with adults, couples, and older adolescents and is especially passionate about supporting the international community in DC.
Finn, Service Dog
-
Finn is a golden retriever who sees clients alongside Dr. Moore. He and Dr. Moore trained for two years under the Americans with Disabilities Act to earn certification as Service Dog and handler so Finn could join the Vital Therapy practice.
Why choose Vital Therapy for anxiety therapy in DC
-
Our team is trained in a variety of different specialties.
While our anxiety therapists all take an integrative, in-depth approach to therapy, each has different specialties and professional experiences. Plus, we all consider ourselves generalists, so we're well-equipped to treat other mental health issues in addition to anxiety. Many people with an anxiety disorder also have co-occurring issues like depression, trauma, grief, and more. Your therapist wants to understand and support all of you, not just one part.
-
We have different treatment options depending on your needs.
Since we don't believe in a one-size-fits-all approach to anxiety therapy, we offer a range of different services. Whether you're looking for individual therapy, group therapy, or psychological testing, our team is here to meet your needs.
-
We offer treatment for the entire family.
Our anxiety therapists work with children, adolescents, young adults, and adults at all stages of their life. Since anxiety can impact people of all ages and backgrounds, we're committed to providing talk therapy to the widest range of people possible. We also welcome people of all genders, sexual orientations, nationalities, races, ethnicities, religious affiliations, abilities, and sizes into our practice.
-
There are many different evidence-based treatment methods for anxiety. Our team uses an in-depth approach as we believe this is a highly effective way to find lasting relief from anxious thoughts and truly change how you show up in the world.
Some of our therapists may use additional methods like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), or even family therapy approaches to help people who are feeling anxious. It's important to find a therapist whose approach resonates with you, so we encourage you to reach out for a free consultation to get a better sense of whether we're the best anxiety therapists for your needs.
-
Therapy is a highly individualized process, so it's difficult to say exactly how long you'll be in therapy. Some people start to feel better after just a few sessions as it can feel like a relief to finally have someone to share your innermost thoughts and feelings with.
Since our therapists use an in-depth approach to anxiety treatment, we often work with people for months or even years to support their long-term growth and healing. We typically meet with people once or twice a week for 50-minute therapy sessions. However, your therapist will work with you to create a treatment plan that's customized to your needs.
-
Yes! Therapy is absolutely worth it. Research shows that working with a therapist can reduce anxiety symptoms, including panic attacks, anxious thoughts, and even physical symptoms of anxiety. We've also seen firsthand how therapy can help people reduce stress, improve relationships, grow self-esteem, and learn new tools for self-regulation.
Keep in mind that you don't need a diagnosed anxiety disorder to get support. There is a common misconception that people need to wait until their symptoms are "bad enough" to get help. We believe that nearly everyone can benefit from working with a therapist, so we encourage you to reach out if you're interested.
FAQs about anxiety treatment in Washington, DC
Anxiety therapy in Washington, DC can help you find a sense of calm.
If you want to feel more grounded in your daily life, our team of anxiety therapists in Washington, DC can help. Start the process today by scheduling your free consultation. We look forward to hearing from you and supporting you on your path toward healing.
