I believe therapy is a place not only for understanding and working through struggles but also for growing and creating more joy and connection. I love working with people who are curious about themselves and may label themselves as a highly sensitive person (HSP). Those who feel intensely and are acutely aware of the hurts of others. Those who find themselves giving time and time again to others while sacrificing their own needs. I also have a special interest in complex and childhood trauma (t...
I believe that embracing your true, authentic self is the product of healing the wounds and traumas of the past. Anxiety and trauma present themselves as memories that intrude while at school or work, negative thoughts towards yourself or others, nightmares that recur, stomach aches and headaches, and the feelings of guilt, shame, anger, and sadness. Anxiety and trauma symptoms can feel inescapable, and it can feel as though you are in quick sand, sinking deeper each day. As the mind ...
Do you have anger, depression, anxiety, stress or something close to this that you feel you need to talk about? Are you going through a divorce, a remarriage, or having problems with your sexual life? Is something new and big happening in your life that you need help coping with or understanding? Or do you just feel like you need to talk to someone, and would like a safe environment and a listening ear to do so? Everyone needs a little help at some point in their life, and even as adults, it is ...
As your counselor, I’ll guide you through some of your toughest challenges in life with a gentle but “real” approach. Within our counselor-client relationship, I prioritize developing trust and openness, allowing you the freedom to share anything on your mind without fear of judgment or criticism. I enjoy helping others find freedom from anxiety and depression, build self-esteem and confidence, and feel great about being themselves! If it's helpful, I sometimes use hypnotherapy to help cha...
As women we play so many roles and often have little time to care for our personal needs. This can become a way of being which often leads to feeling unfulfilled, overwhelmed, drained, and stressed. When we create a healthy balance that includes our needs as priority, we experience more energy, more love, more joy, and a clearer sense of purpose. As your therapist, I will explore your concerns, assist you in identifying your personal strengths, and help you to develop effective coping strategies...
At Peak Wellness Group, we aim to help undergraduate and graduate students in the Metropolitan DC community achieve and maintain peak levels of functioning and experience an enhanced sense of well-being through the delivery of quality psychological services. Prioritizing collaboration, convenience, and innovation, we strive to simplify the process of obtaining psychological wellness services and to deliver personalized, evidence-based care that considers each individual's needs, goals, and valu...
The pressure in college can be really insane. Trying to keep up with your school work and still be a good friend and daughter, not to mention all of the other balls you juggle can feel untenable. You’re learning more about yourself everyday, and that means your relationships are changing too. This time in your life should be about excitedly preparing for your future. If anxiety, self consciousness, relationship issues or even traumatic stuff from your past is over shadowing that, I can help....
Anjuli Maharaj Shah is welcoming new patients for video appointments. As a holistic provider, she integrates non-pharmacologic approaches in addition to medication in her psychiatric treatment. She has a particular interest in nutritional psychiatry. In addition, Dr. Shah has had focused training in various therapeutic modalities, including psychodynamic psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-focused therapy, and motivational interviewing. She utilizes such therapeutic approaches...
Robin is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Substance Abuse Counselor with 18 years of experience in the fields of Mental Health and Substance Abuse. Robin received her Master's of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling in 2002 and has experience working with children, adolescents, families, and adults in a variety of settings. She has provided intensive in-home counseling to children and families, clinical case management and counseling to adults struggling with addiction, and outpat...
Dr. Sporn has over 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults and couples. She assists her clients in providing practical ways to approach some of life’s most difficult challenges. She works with individuals, groups, couples and families. Dr. Sporn specializes in treating relationship problems, developmental adjustments, depression, anxiety and post trauma. Dr. Sporn holds a Masters Degree in Social Work and a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology. This blend of approaches has ...