
Resources
Psychotherapists/Counselors
- Doug Favero, Ph.D., provides individual psychotherapy, couples counseling and group therapy, Washington, D.C. 20+ years of experience. Phone: 202.745.2661
- Joseph, Gorin , Psy.D. & Associates provide psychological assessments and psychotherapy in Washington, DC. Dr. Gorin speaks Spanish. Phone: 202.518.5900.
- Marsha Lucas, Ph.D., offers individual psychotherapy and group counseling in Dupont Circle. Has a neuropsychology background. Website: www.marshalucasphd.com
- Kara Peters Veigas, LICSW, specializes in intensive short-term dynamic psychotherapy (ISTDP). Offices in Hyattsville, Md., and Dupont Circle. Accepts Aetna insurance. www.karaveigas.com
- Dawn Taylor, LICSW, 1314 18th St., NW, Ste. 300, Washington, DC. Dupont Circle. Offers evening and Saturday appointments. Phone: 240.535.7560.
- Jennifer Wofford, LCSW-C, specializes in couples counseling in Washington, DC (across from Woodley Park metro).
- Psychologist Michael Radkowsky offers individual therapy and couples counseling (gay and straight men and women), in Washington, DC. Woodley Park. www.personalgrowthzone.com
- Jonah Green and Associates: Quality psychotherapy for children, adolescents, couples and families, in Kensington, Md. Jonah was recognized by Washingtonian Magazine in 2010 as an expert in autism. Website: www.childandfamilymentalhealth.com
- Jennifer Kogan, LICSW, provides individual and family therapy, parenting consultations, and support for postpartum depression, in Tenleytown, Washington, DC. www.jenniferkogan.com
- Eleni Getachew, PsyD, offers psychological testing and psychotherapy, in Washington, DC (Woodley Park). Phone: 301.806.8495.
- Psych Ed Coaches, founded by Dr. Abigail Levrini, is an AD/HD coaching practice with locations in Washington, D.C., Sterling, Va., and Alexandria, Va. They assist children, adolescents, and adults to improve organization, time management, prioritizing, motivation, and procrastination.
- Mila Tecala, LICSW, is a nationally-known grief and loss counselor. Her office is on Mass. Ave., in Washington, DC. Phone: 202.466.3557.
Life Coaches
Psychopharmacologists
Psychiatrists
- Maheen Patel, MD. In addition to her Pennsylvania Avenue practice, she teaches residents and medical students at Georgetown University. www.maheenpatelmd.com
- Jared Putnam, MD. Located in Bethesda, Md. Rated as one of Washingtonian Magazine’s top psychiatrists in 2009. www.putnam-psychiatry.com
- Frank Moscarillo, MD. Located in Chevy Chase, Md. Ph: 301.951.7220. Consistently rated by Washingtonian Magazine as one of Washington area’s top psychiatrists.
- Chris Santangelo, M.D., 2000 P St., NW, #601, Washington, DC 20036. Ph: 571.218.0553. www.chrissantangelomd.com
Primary Care Physicians
- Joel Ang, M.D., (www.QStreetMDs.com), 1759 Q St., NW, Washington, DC 20009. Ph: 202.667.5041. HIV/AIDS expert.
- Dale Matthews, M.D., 1140 19th St., NW, Suite 500, Washington, DC 20036. Ph: 202.728.9630. A faith-based physician, he is part of the Washington Internist Group. www.wigmd.com
- Lisa Kaufman, M.D., 1145 19th St., NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20036. Ph: 202.833.7051. Dr. Kaufman is part of the practice of Stock, Kaufman and Greenlee, in Dupont Circle.
- Ben Stearn, M.D., 1737 20th St., NW, Washington, DC 20009. Ph: 202.745.0201. www.DupontDocs.com. Excellent bedside manner. John Curtin is his physician assistant.
- Linda Assatourians, M.D., 2141 K St., NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20037. Ph: 202.223.2283. Accepts Blue Cross. Consistently gets very high marks on sites like Yelp.
- Darcy Hansen, M.D. (and her excellent physician assistant Allison Glaser), 1145 19th St., NW, Suite 210, Washington, DC 20036. This practice sees a lot of patients in their 20s and 30s. The office offers evening and Saturday appointments.
Out-of-State Therapists
- Joe Bavonese, Ph.D., Ann Arbor, MI. Director of three psychotherapy offices in Michigan. Specializes in marriage/couples counseling. www.relationship-institute.com
- Suzie Wolfer, LCSW, Portland, OR. Main focus is treating anxiety and stress. www.counseling-portlandoregon.com
- Mark Edison, Ph.D., New York, NY. Expert on treating alcoholic clients. www.nyalcoholsolutions.com
- Jenny Olin, LCSW, Saratoga Spring, NY. Specializes in relationship counseling. www.healthyrelationshipsforlife.com
- Michael Schneider, Psy.D., Pittsburgh, Pa. Director of New Directions Counseling Center, offering psychotherapy, counseling and career coaching. www.newdirectionspgh.com
- Rhonda Kildea, MFT, Las Vegas, NV. Specializes in depression, anxiety and eating disorders. www.nhcclv.com
- Randy Weled, MFT, San Francisco, CA. Director of LGBTQ psychotherapy practice. www.goldengatecounseling.com
- Allison Shotwell, MFT, Palo Alto, CA. Individual psychotherapy for adults and teens. www.paloaltocounselingcenter.com
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