Online therapy in Washington, DC

Explore online therapists and medication management providers in Washington, DC. Compare their approach and availability, then contact providers directly.
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Online therapy can make it easier to compare providers by fit, availability, insurance, and specialty without limiting your search to the offices closest to home, work, or campus. This page helps you find therapists licensed in Washington, DC who offer online care, so you can compare providers across the District instead of searching only near your neighborhood or Metro stop. Use the directory filters to narrow results by specialty, therapy modality, language, age group, insurance, and whether you want therapy, medication management, or both. From Capitol Hill to Anacostia, online care can help you look for a better fit.

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Dania Fawaz

Ember Psychotherapy Collective

LGPC, ATR

Licensed In:
Massachusetts, Washington, DC
“You may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, emotionally shut down, or stuck in patterns that keep repeating in your relationships or daily life. Perhaps you’re navigating trauma, a difficult life transition, or carrying the impact of early experiences that continue to shape how you feel, cope, and connect with others. Often, these patterns are survival responses that developed in earlier environments where you had to adapt to cope. Therapy offers a space to understand these responses with compassion, make sense of where they come from, and begin creating more intentional ways of relating to yourself and others.”
Services:
Child Therapy, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Parenting Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
Anxiety · Behavioral Issues · Codependency · Divorce · Domestic Abuse · Grief · Life Transitions · Parent-Child Bonding & Attachment · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Dr. Lindsey Hovan

Atlas Behavioral Health

PsyD

Licensed In:
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, DC, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
“In addition to depression, anxiety, work stress, life transitions, and relationship challenges, I also specialize in: - History of trauma and its impact on sense of self, attachment, and relational patterns - Distress related to caregiving - Reproductive Mental Health (including fertility, perinatal, and postpartum)”
Services:
Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Anxiety · Attachment · Caregiver Support · Grief · Life Transitions · Perfectionism · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Sexual Abuse · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Dr. Amber Samuels

PhD, LPC, NCC, CCC

Licensed In:
Washington, DC
“I believe that no matter where you’re starting from—transformation is possible. Within the safety of a therapeutic relationship, I will work with you to develop new ways to respond to life's challenges. Therapy is most successful within the context of a strong therapeutic relationship. This means that, as your therapist, I work to build an atmosphere that’s rooted in safety, openness, and mutual respect, in which you feel heard and understood. I am currently completing training in EMDR through the Center for Excellence in EMDR Therapy, an approach that can help reduce the emotional intensity of traumatic experiences over time.”
Services:
Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Anxiety · Attachment · Burnout · Career Counseling · Codependency · Consensual Non-Monogamy · Depression · Gender Identity · Grief · Highly Sensitive People (HSP) · Infidelity / Affair Recovery · Life Transitions · Men’s Mental Health · Mood Disorders · Perfectionism · Relationship Issues · Religious Trauma & Spiritual Abuse · Self Esteem · Spirituality · Suicidal Ideation · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Jessica Thomas, LMHC, LPC

MyMindset NYC Counseling Services

LMHC, LPC

Licensed In:
Florida, New York, Washington, DC
“You built this life by being the reliable one. Now you wake up tired, annoyed, and wondering who you are underneath the grind. I'm a burnout and trauma therapist in Brooklyn, NYC, working online with first-generation adults, children of immigrants, and BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and neurodivergent professionals who are burned out from over-functioning. Clients usually arrive saying "Why am I so exhausted when my life looks fine?" or "I'm the one who takes care of it. Nobody asks who takes care of me." If you've said that, you probably felt it in your body first.”
Services:
Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Addiction · ADHD · Aging · Anxiety · Attachment · Autism · Burnout · Caregiver Support · Chronic Pain and Illness · Codependency · Consensual Non-Monogamy · Depression · Gender Identity · Highly Sensitive People (HSP) · Immigrant & Refugee Mental Health · Infertility & Reproductive Mental Health · Infidelity / Affair Recovery · Life Transitions · Men’s Mental Health · Menopause & Perimenopause · Perfectionism · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Spirituality · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Dr. Dylan Lanoff

Atlas Behavioral Health

PsyD

Licensed In:
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, DC, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
“Dr. Lanoff has notable experience supporting clients with complex and acute trauma (including sexual violence) and distress related to relationships. Dr. Lanoff has worked in a variety of clinical settings including community mental health centers and university counseling settings. Throughout this training, she has learned and integrated multiple evidence-based approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), humanistic-existential, relational, trauma-focused, and feminist psychology. She believes that her clients have everything they need to heal within them, and that her role is to help people understand and overcome the obstacles that keep them from living their most joyful, fulfilling, and authentic life.”
Services:
Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Sonya S. Carter

Carter Counseling & Coaching, PLLC

LCSW, LICSW, BCTP-II, CCM

Licensed In:
Florida, North Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Washington, DC
“I provide individual and family psychotherapy for adults (18 years old+). As a perinatal mental health therapist, I provide compassionate, evidence-based therapy for mothers and their partners during pregnancy, postpartum, and the transition into parenthood. I also support mothers experiencing perinatal anxiety and depression, birth trauma, infertility, pregnancy and infant loss, and the many emotional adjustments that come with growing a family. As a trauma therapist, My role is to create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can move at your own pace. Together, we work to understand the impact of trauma, develop healthy coping strategies, process difficult experiences, and reconnect with your strengths.”
Services:
Clinical Supervision, Family Therapy, Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Grief · Infertility & Reproductive Mental Health · Pregnancy, Postpartum & Perinatal Mental Health · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Olga Kat. Karasina

Katalyst Psychology & Wellness, LLC

Psy.D.

Licensed In:
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, DC, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
“Supporting adults dealing with a wide array of concerns and those looking to improve their quality of life. I have extensive experience working with mood and anxiety disorders, eating disorders, burnout, communication and relationship concerns, trauma, perfectionism, and life transitions.”
Services:
Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Individual Therapy
Specialties:
ADHD · Anger Management · Anxiety · Attachment · Burnout · Chronic Pain and Illness · Depression · Eating Disorders · Life Transitions · Perfectionism · Pregnancy, Postpartum & Perinatal Mental Health · Self Esteem · Trauma & PTSD
Terra Dominguez

Terra Dominguez Therapies

LCSW/LICSW

Licensed In:
Texas, Virginia, Washington, DC
“I work with adults who are used to holding a lot together, but feel overwhelmed beneath the surface. You may appear capable and high-functioning, yet internally feel anxious, emotionally drained, or stuck in patterns that are hard to break. Many of my clients struggle with overthinking, self-doubt, and a constant pressure to “keep up” or get things right. There are often patterns of perfectionism, people-pleasing, difficulty setting boundaries, and feeling responsible for others. You might find yourself replaying conversations, second-guessing decisions, or feeling like nothing you do is quite enough. Some clients are also navigating the impact of past experiences or relationship dynamics that continue to shape how they feel about themselves and others.”
Services:
Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Anxiety · Attachment · Burnout · Domestic Abuse · Life Transitions · Perfectionism · Phobias · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Sexual Abuse · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Carly Tocco

Slate Psychology

PhD

Licensed In:
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, DC, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
“I test/diagnose patients with ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder to provide accurate cognitive profiles, diagnoses and treatment recommendations. I also provide therapy to those with neurodivergence who want to learn executive functioning and social skills while also learning how their neurodivergence may impact their mood and daily functioning. I adapt evidence-based protocols (e.g., CBT, DBT, ACT, MI) to become neurodivergent friendly and spend much time incorporating family members and also treating family members of a neurodivergent person to provide psychoeducation and guidance and help patients reduce masking and camouflaging. I also LOVE to work with patients going through the transition from high school to college. Developmentally this period of time is so vulnerable and I ensure patients have mood support, ADHD accommodations/skills, and coping skills for adjustment.”
Services:
Individual Therapy, Testing and Evaluations
Specialties:
ADHD · Anxiety · Autism · Depression · Educational and Learning Disabilities · Life Transitions · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem
Mary Duran

Healing Lane Therapy

LCSW, LCDC

Licensed In:
Colorado, Indiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Texas, Washington, DC
“I am passionate about working with clients living with borderline personality disorder (BPD), substance use disorders, and those struggling to find their place in this world. My clients often struggle with emotional dysregulation, impulse control, and low self-esteem. I work primarily with young adults, teens (14+), and adults.”
Services:
Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Addiction · Anxiety · Attachment · Depression · Gender Identity · Life Transitions · Men’s Mental Health · Personality Disorders · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Self-Harming · Substance Use · Suicidal Ideation · Trauma & PTSD
Joanne Whalen

Joanne Whalen, Psy.D., LLC

PsyD

Licensed In:
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, DC, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
“I work with clients struggling with a range of challenges associated with fertility and pregnancy including infertility and IVF treatment, pregnancy loss, traumatic birth, postpartum depression and anxiety as well as the adjustment to parenthood. I also work with individuals and caregivers coping with medical issues including such things as cancer and chronic illness. I treat individuals dealing with a variety of anxiety disorders including generalized anxiety, phobias, panic attacks, and OCD. Lastly, I have a passion for working with medical providers often around stress and worklife balance and have a unique understanding having worked in medical settings and alongside medical providers most of my career in addition to growing up in family of medical providers.”
Services:
Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Anxiety · Burnout · Cancer · Caregiver Support · Chronic Pain and Illness · Depression · Grief · Infertility & Reproductive Mental Health · Menopause & Perimenopause · Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) · Panic · Phobias · Pregnancy, Postpartum & Perinatal Mental Health · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Women’s Mental Health
Dr. Sara Frye

Frye Psychological Services

PhD

Licensed In:
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, DC, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
“Frye Psychological Services is a neurodiversity-affirming practice that provides comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations for children and adults (including adults being diagnosed for the first time). Our evaluations provide a comprehensive look at an individual’s neurocognitive profile, as well as their social-emotional and behavioral functioning. This information is used to help clarify diagnoses, identify areas for growth, and provide personalized recommendations to help neurodivergent individuals overcome barriers and thrive at school, work, and in their daily life.”
Services:
Testing and Evaluations
Specialties:
ADHD · Autism · Educational and Learning Disabilities

Finding online care in Washington, DC

Online therapy can be especially practical in Washington, DC because daily life often crosses neighborhoods, work sites, schools, and transit schedules. A provider who is easy to meet with online may be simpler than trying to travel from Ward 8 to Northwest, fit an appointment around government or nonprofit work hours., or get across town during peak traffic. It can also help students at Georgetown, George Washington University, Howard, American, Catholic, and other DC campuses compare therapists beyond the few offices closest to campus. Because DC is closely connected with Maryland and Virginia, it is worth telling a provider where you will physically be during sessions, especially if your schedule changes. As you compare options, look for someone whose specialties, style, availability, fees, insurance participation, and payment options match what you need. The resources below can help with license checks or additional support if needed.

Online therapy in Washington, DC: common questions

How do I use this page to find the right fit for online therapy in Washington, DC?

Start by filtering for the type of care you want, such as individual therapy, couples counseling, family therapy, medication management, or testing. Then narrow by specialty, insurance, language, age group, and appointment availability. Open a few profiles and compare each provider’s approach, fees, telehealth format, and experience with your concerns. The best fit is usually someone who is licensed to see clients in Washington, DC and feels practical to meet with consistently.

What should I ask before booking with a therapist?

Before booking, ask whether the provider is licensed to see clients in Washington, DC, whether they offer openings that match your schedule, and how sessions are held. It is also helpful to ask about fees, insurance billing, cancellation policies, privacy expectations, and experience with your main concern. If you are choosing between providers, ask what therapy style they use and how you will set goals together.

Does my online therapist have to live in Washington, DC, and what happens if I travel out of state?

Your online therapist does not necessarily have to live in Washington, DC, but they should be licensed or otherwise authorized to serve you where you are located during the session. This matters if you spend time in Maryland, Virginia, another state, or travel often. Tell the provider before meeting from outside DC. You can also search for therapists licensed in multiple states if your location changes.

What types of mental health services are available online through telehealth in Washington, DC?

Telehealth options in Washington, DC may include individual therapy, child or teen therapy, couples counseling, family therapy, group therapy, medication management, and testing and evaluations. Availability depends on the provider, your needs, and whether the service can be done safely and effectively online. Use filters to compare service type, age group, specialty, and scheduling before requesting an appointment.

Can I find medication management providers here, and how is medication management different from online therapy?

Yes. Some providers in the directory offer medication management, which is different from therapy. Therapy focuses on talking through concerns, building coping skills, changing patterns, and improving relationships. Medication management focuses on evaluating symptoms, discussing medication options, prescribing when appropriate, and following up on side effects or dosage changes. If you need a controlled substance prescription, check directly with the provider because telehealth prescribing rules and provider policies can vary.

Where can I start if I need lower-cost or public mental health support in Washington, DC?

If cost is a concern, start with the DC Department of Behavioral Health, which connects residents to public mental health and substance use services. The Access HelpLine can help you understand available options, and the Behavioral Health Resource Directory may help you locate community-based providers. You can also compare directory profiles for sliding-scale fees, self-pay rates, insurance, and whether a provider offers lower-cost openings. Find links in the resources section below.

How do I verify a therapist’s or prescriber’s Washington, DC license?

Use the DC Health professional license search to look up a provider by name, license type, or other details. You can check whether the license appears active and whether the profession matches the service you are seeking, such as counseling, social work, psychology, medicine, nursing, or physician assistant practice. If anything is unclear, ask the provider for their license type and full name as listed with DC Health.

Does insurance cover online therapy in Washington, DC, and how does payment usually work?

Coverage depends on your plan, provider, and service type. Before scheduling, ask whether the provider is in network, whether online sessions are covered the same way as in-person care, and what your copay, deductible, or coinsurance may be. If a provider is out of network, ask about self-pay rates, superbills, and payment timing. For District Medicaid, marketplace, employer, or student plans, verify benefits directly with your insurer.

What technology or privacy setup do I need for virtual sessions?

Most online therapy appointments work best in a private location with a reliable internet connection. A computer or laptop is often ideal, though a phone or tablet may work depending on the provider and platform. Many sessions happen by video, but some services may use phone calls, secure messaging, texting, or email. Ask ahead about privacy expectations and whether your provider allows sessions from work, school, parked cars, or other locations.

When is online therapy not the right choice?

Online therapy may not be the best fit during an immediate crisis, when emergency support is needed, when a higher level of care is required, or when you do not have a private space or reliable internet connection. It may also be limited for concerns that need in-person evaluation or intensive support. If you are in immediate danger or need urgent help, contact local emergency services or call or text 988 right away.

Washington, DC mental health resources

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Official national crisis service for immediate mental health, suicide, substance use, and emotional support by phone, text, or chat.

DC Behavioral Health Resource Directory

Description: Official directory for finding District mental health and substance use programs, supports, and service providers.

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Washington DC

Provides crisis guidance, National Alliance on Mental Illness helpline details, and links to support options.

DC Health License Verification Portal

Primary-source DC Health portal for checking professional licenses across behavioral health and medical prescribing professions.

DC Health Social Work Licensing

DC Health board page for social work licensure, including Licensed Independent Clinical Social Workers and related credentials.

DC Health Professional Counseling Licensing

DC Health board page for professional counselors, including licensing information for counselors serving District clients.

DC Health Marriage and Family Therapy Licensing

DC Health licensing page for marriage and family therapists providing relationship, couple, and family-focused care in DC.

DC Health Psychology Licensing

DC Health board page for psychologists and psychology associates, including licensure information and board oversight details.

DC Health Board of Medicine

Official DC board for physicians, psychiatrists, and physician assistants, with licensing and oversight information.

DC Health Board of Nursing

Official DC board for nursing licensure, including registered nurses and advanced practice registered nurses.

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