Marjorie Strachman Miller, PhD, LMFT
Therapist & Co-Owner

I am passionate about helping you find your voice when difficult experiences and emotions create barriers to relating to others and accomplishing your goals.

I am passionate about helping you find your voice when difficult experiences and emotions create barriers to relating to others and accomplishing your goals.

We are often occupied with our day-to-day lives and struggles with one another. I will help you go below the surface at your own pace so you can develop a better understanding of yourself and others. This includes processing experiences of trauma and abuse. I help you to acknowledge your feelings and give you a safe space to express yourself. You will move forward in areas in your life where you may have felt stuck before.

I am also here to work with you through discovering your identity, which may include gender identity. I am passionate about exploring how gender and culture intersects with each of our identities and social context.

In my work with children, ages 2 years-old and above, I use play therapy to help them process their experiences and emotions. In the same way that adults value time with a therapist, children find value in having their own space to work through the issues that weigh on them. I love working with children because in our work, I see them build resiliency to develop their confidence and learn how to express themselves.

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202-643-5512

Heidi Vanderwerff, LICSW
Therapist & Co-Owner

I will help you live into the life you want. I am a calm presence offering a healing space and feedback to challenge you, that will lead to growth.

I provide individual therapy and couples therapy (relationship therapy) for professionals and new parents. I help you move from busy to intentional city dweller, creating healthy patterns to live in the present.

If you feel you are in crisis - overwhelmed by anxious feelings, panic, stress, or feeling down about your life and relationships - I will help you make sense of those feelings, navigate them, and function better day-to-day.

Our work together may begin with problem-solving and working through the crisis at hand. With my guidance you will quickly understand the undercurrents that have brought you to this place. We will gently address these patterns at your pace and create a healing narrative so that when you leave my office, you are in a better place.

After working with me, you can expect to feel more content and purposeful, to function comfortably in your relationships, master a work-life flow, and be connected to the things that bring you joy.

For new parents, I bring my experience and training to help you navigate the logistical and emotional challenges of pregnancy and parenting. Together we identify your supports and strengths, and create a plan to ensure you have what you need to parent confidently each day.

Alongside young professionals, I help you to understand yourself and create a meaningful role for yourself in today’s world. Areas of focus may include couples therapy, family relationships, vocation, finances, and establishing healthy daily routines. You will leave each appointment with a “take away” assignment or reflection to continue your growth in between our meetings.

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202-630-0496

Erica Greenspan, LICSW
Therapist

Do you feel like you are carrying around a heaviness inside? I am here to help you lighten your emotional load.

When left unchecked, daily stressors related to work, relationships, and internal pressure can push us outside our window of optimal functioning. Together we will work to clear your headspace and make room for fresh perspectives and solutions to ongoing challenges.

In my work with young adults, I help to guide you towards self discovery at this current unique life stage. You may want to focus on establishing your identity, social confidence, navigating career choices, increasing satisfaction in relationships, or starting a family. I will help you gain clarity in the many choices you are confronted with during this exciting and challenging time.

I also offer my experience to those who find themselves in the “sandwich generation.” As the caregiver in the family, you may experience increasing responsibility for your parents while raising your own children. In our work together, we will navigate the burden that can come with balancing roles, while making time to care for yourself.

I believe that you already have the capacity to live your best life. Our work will be uniquely catered to your strengths and needs so that you can progress to living an authentic and full life.

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202-810-3904

Meghan Pugliese, LMFT
Therapist

I am here to help you pause daily demands and look inward. I provide a calm and safe space for you to get in touch with your own wants and needs.

I offer my specific experience to parents of adolescents as you navigate the changing roles and dynamics that come with this stage of life in your family. I will help your family connect past and present patterns as a launching point towards healing in your current situation.

I assist couples in strengthening your connection by increasing awareness of your own and your partner’s perspective. Together we will practice new ways of interacting as you move towards growth.

In my work with LGBTQ+ adults and adolescents, we explore your social, cultural, and other contexts so that you can increase your insight into how you experience the world. Our work may include navigating how you would like to express your authentic sense of self in your relationships.

I will work actively alongside you as you gain deeper insight and fulfilment. I am inspired by the courage it takes to make a step toward bettering your life. You are already on your way to uncovering your potential and creating the life you want for yourself.

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571-408-8519

Alicia Bailey, LGSW
Therapist

I believe that no matter what obstacles you are facing, you can build the resilience you need to thrive.

I offer a consistent, safe space to build that resilience. In this space, I believe that you can learn new ways of thinking and feeling that will transform your life.

I have a passion for helping families who are at a crossroads. There are times when children and adolescents have difficulty making sense of their emotions and experience of life. I love helping children develop a greater awareness of their feelings and the ability to express their needs.

As a parent, it is distressing to see your child struggle emotionally or relationally and not know how to help. In addition to providing a calm space for children to explore their needs, I will support and coach you as a parent. I believe this is central to helping children overcome adversity while restoring harmony in the family.

My goal for you is to help you identify what triggered distress, how the past connects to your current experience, and which tools you need to move forward. Together, we will build upon your strengths, while developing new ways to approach obstacles to clear the way for the life you want to live.

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202-430-6840