Therapy for College and Graduate Students in Washington, DC
Like other students, you may be struggling with:
Adjusting to school
Juggling academics, relationships, and self-care
Feeling anxious about performing well
Living up to high standards
Worrying about family’s expectations
Choosing a satisfying career path
You are doing everything in your power to keep your head above water but still have difficulty keeping up with your responsibilities.
You find yourself constantly being busy while also being anxious about reaching your goals.
You don’t have to keep feeling this way.
I’m a therapist who specializes in working with students.
It is rewarding to watch students uncover who they are deep down and figure out how to take care of themselves even during difficult times.
I enjoy helping my clients reach their full potential both in and out of the classroom.
Throughout the past several years, I have helped many students navigate the difficult challenges of college and graduate school.
Before working in private practice, I provided therapy at several universities in the DC area, including:
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Georgetown University
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George Washington University
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American University
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George Mason University
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
In some cultures, there is significant stigma around mental health that can make it challenging for students who are struggling to seek help. Students of color often face many challenges at predominantly white institutions. These challenges include experiencing prejudice, searching for belonging, dealing with feelings of exclusion, and navigating intersectional identities. International students may experience culture shock, homesickness, language barriers, or difficulties navigating unfamiliar systems. Students who identify as LGBTQIA+ may have a desire to explore their identities, discuss relationships, and process past experiences.
I am committed to providing a welcoming and affirming space in therapy for clients from all backgrounds. Talking with a respectful and supportive listener can help folks deal with mental health and function at their best.
During my time in counseling centers and private practice, I have been able to see firsthand the unique struggles of law students, medical students, and therapists in training.
It is incredibly rewarding to help these students manage the high stress of their programs and excel in their academic pusuits.
Law Students
The unique stressors of 1L, 2L, and 3L can impact mental health. Law students often struggle with handling the pressure of earning a high GPA, dealing with a competitive peer environment, managing a rigorous academic workload, as well as choosing between public and private sector jobs. LLM students may have difficulty adjusting to living in DC and navigating a new academic system. Therapy can help you find ways to cope with the high pressures of law school and feel better in living your life.
Medical Students
Managing the stress of Step Exams, adapting to new clinical rotations, choosing a specialty, and navigating residency match are all specific challenges of being a medical student. It is difficult to balance time-demanding requirements and personal relationships. Learning how to handle constant change and uncertainty is a necessary skill for medical doctors.
Therapists in Training
Becoming an effective helping professional requires having a space for self-reflection and empathic support to hold the weight of others’ pain. Trainee therapists often have difficulty with countertransference issues, imposter syndrome, and vicarious traumatization. Like the clients you serve, you are a human being trying your best to manage work and relationships. Therapy can help you understand yourself on a deeper level and have firsthand experience of how powerful the therapy process can be.
If this is you, I want you to know that you do not have to go through these rigorous programs without support for your mental and emotional needs.
Why I Love Working with College Students
College is a time of significant growth. As we learn more about the world, we also learn more about ourselves and our place in the world. While school can be an exciting opportunity for change, it can also bring up strong emotions. I understand that the stress of school can impact mental health. Working at university counseling centers ignited my passion for helping students manage the high demands of school, adjustment difficulties, and more complex mental health challenges.
My Areas of Expertise:
ADHD
Depression
Family conflict
General anxiety
LGBTQIA+ identity development
Life transitions (starting school, breakups, graduating)
Narcissistic Personality
Perfectionism
Relationship issues
Self-esteem
Social anxiety
Stress management
Traumatic events (sexual assault)
Maybe you may have been thinking of going to therapy for a long time.
Or you may have had a recent event in life that made you want to reach out for help.
Either way, it's time to take control of your life and build a foundation for a thriving future.
My clients leave therapy…
Feeling understood and seen
Trusting their ability to deal with emotions
Engaging in satisfying relationships
Viewing themselves in a more positive way
Understanding their values and life direction
Being able to set healthy boundaries
Knowing how to support others in distress