Individual Therapy

Do you struggle with depression, anxieties or fears?  Are you uncertain about your intimate relationship?  Do you have trouble separating from your family?  Do you feel confused about your career path?

If you answered ‘yes’ to any of the above, I can help. Since 2002, I’ve helped helped hundreds of people in my Washington, D.C., counseling practice live happier and more fulfilling lives.

Together, we’ll explore problem areas and develop new skills that will help you make positive changes in your life. I’ve had excellent results helping people who feel “stuck” in different areas of their lives become more hopeful, energetic and decisive.

While I see adults of all ages, I have a special interest working with young adults (20- and 30-somethings), many of whom struggle to navigate the highly transitional period between college and middle age. I help them make sense of major decisions such as marriage, family and career. I see heterosexual, gay and lesbian clients.

I was trained in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), so I look to highlight a client’s self-defeating thought patterns or irrational beliefs and connect those patterns to harmful behaviors. A common example of a self-defeating thought pattern is perfectionistic thinking, in which unreasonable and rigid goals leave little room for error and reinforce feelings of failure.

I tailor my approach to suit each client’s needs. So, while I’m most comfortable using CBT, I’ll sometimes use other methods like solution-focused therapy or interactional psychotherapy when appropriate. Regardless of the therapeutic approach, my goal in counseling is always the same — to help you learn more about yourself so you can make the necessary changes to live a happier and more fulfilling life.

I see a lot of clients dealing with anxiety and depression, so sometimes medication is warranted as an adjunct to psychotherapy. I work closely with several psychiatrists, nurses and primary care doctors who can prescribe the right medication for you.

I meet with clients once a week, occasionally twice a week if more intensive work is needed. Individual therapy sessions last 45-50 minutes. Sometimes the process of talk therapy can be difficult, particularly when discussing painful events or memories, but the results can often be tremendously rewarding, and sometimes life-changing.

To set up an appointment for individual therapy or to find out more about how I can help, call 202.588.1288 or email me at david@dctalktherapy.com.