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Welcome to Dandelion Counseling & Care of Washington, DC

To schedule, please call 202-531-5385 or email hello@dandelioncounselingcare.com today!

We are a private, group psychotherapy practice comprised of therapists who provide compassionate counseling, using a team approach, to meet the diverse needs of busy Washingtonians. We love to support families or people individually in their journeys to live healthier and more well lives.

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We’re always looking to add talent to our team! If you are a clinically licensed mental health professional, please check out the Join Our Team page.

Meet Our Therapists

At Dandelion, we have therapists with various specialties ranging from maternal wellness, to LGBTQIA issues, to work with children and teens. We encourage you to check out our therapists page to learn more about each therapist in our practice and to see who may be the best fit for you. If you’re not sure which therapist you would like to work with, don’t hesitate to reach out. We can discuss your therapy needs and help you find a therapist who will be the right match.

Therapy for Adults

From our convenient Washington, DC location, we are able to work with adults of all ages, including young professionals and college-age adults, older adults, and parents whose children attend one of the many schools in our neighborhood. Our therapists offer experienced care for individuals dealing with concerns like difficulty transitioning from college to the workforce, imposter syndrome, anxiety, depression, parenting struggles, and more.

Therapy for Adults

From our convenient Washington, DC location, we are able to work with adults of all ages, including young professionals and college-age adults, older adults, and parents whose children attend one of the many schools in our neighborhood. Our therapists offer experienced care for individuals dealing with concerns like difficulty transitioning from college to the workforce, imposter syndrome, anxiety, depression, parenting struggles, and more.

Therapy for
Children & Families

Helping young people explore, grow, and gain the necessary skills to thrive at all stages of life requires specialized knowledge and expertise. Many of out team members have dedicated years to developing the requisite skills to work with children, adolescents, and teens to help them grow socially, academically, and as part of their families. We also work with the parents and families of young people to continue providing support and guidance in order to ensure their success after they leave our office.

Therapy for Anxiety

If you struggle with elevated levels of anxiety, you know that it can affect every aspect of your life. Constant worry, panic attacks, and other forms of disordered anxiety, can be overwhelming, making it difficult to work effectively, learn, or simply handle day-to-day tasks. Through working with one of our therapists, you can learn strategies and tools to cope with the toll that anxiety takes. Most importantly, therapy can help you feel more stable and at ease, so you can truly enjoy your life.

Therapy for Depression

Research indicates that high numbers of people will struggle with depression at some point in their lives. The effects of depression can make the smallest daily tasks seem nearly insurmountable. If you feel you might be struggling with depression, we want you to know that you’re not alone. Talking to a therapist can offer a sense of relief, help you manage and cope with symptoms, and help you work your way back towards feeling like yourself again. Reach out by phone or email, and we’ll do everything we can to connect you with a therapist that is right for you. We even offer online therapy, so you can start feeling better and working with us regularly without even needing to leave home.

Get Started Working with Us

If you’re interested in learning more about working with the team at Dandelion Counseling & Care for therapy services in our Washington, DC practice or via online counseling sessions, you can get in touch with us by:

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Therapy for Adults

If you’re here, you’ve taken the first step toward becoming the best and most fulfilled version of yourself, and the Dandelion Counseling & Care team is excited to be part of your therapy journey.

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Therapy for Children & Families

Whether you’re a parent who needs guidance or you’re looking for a therapist to support your struggling child, the Dandelion Counseling & Care team is here to help.

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Therapy for Parents

Let’s face it – being a parent is hard. Whether you have a baby on the way, you’re adopting or fostering, or you’re having trouble bonding with your child, you may want to consider working with a family therapist.

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Group Therapy & Support Groups

At Dandelion Counseling & Care, we are proud to offer group therapy and support groups in the Tenley town community. You can learn more about group therapy services on this page...

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Therapy for Anxiety

If you’re struggling with anxiety, we’re here to talk about it. At Dandelion Counseling & Care, we offer therapy for anxiety in our Tenleytown practice to help alleviate the effects of anxiety and develop skills...

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Therapy for College & University Students

One of the great things about working in the heart of Tenleytown is that Dandelion Counseling & Care is located near American University, The Washington College of Law, and...

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Therapy for Teens

At Dandelion Counseling & Care, we welcome adolescents and teens from the Tenleytown community to visit us for therapy. We regularly work with teens from Woodrow Wilson High School in the heart...

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Therapy for Depression

Depression may be the most common mood disorder impacting millions of people in the U.S. every year. If you’re one of the countless people trying to overcome the effects of depression, the good news is...

Nature-Informed Therapy

Nature-informed therapy combines the healing effects of nature with therapeutic practices. It encourages restoration, self-reflection, and supports the change-making process. Nature-informed therapy can take...

Jada Maultsby, MSW, LICSW

Jada Maultsby is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Tenleytown, Washington, D. C. with several years of experience working with individuals such as adults, young professionals, and college students...

Beth Sworobuk, LGSW, LMSW

Beth is a native Washingtonian whose MSW focus was in Clinical Social Work. Beth provides therapy for children, adolescence, adults and families...

Lennie Naughton, MSW, LGSW

Lennie is a licensed graduate social worker in Washington D.C. who provides therapy for adults across the lifespan, and for adolescents...

Thomas Cody, MSW

Thomas Cody is an MSW Staff Therapist in Tenleytown, Washington, DC with a passion for cognitive behavioral therapy, psychoeducation, and mindfulness...

Jessica Dinan, MSW

Jessica is an MSW staff therapist, specializing in mental health counseling. With experience coaching teenagers and consulting professionals, she has a trained ear for empathy, solutions and execution...

Natalie Ciaccio, MSW, LGSW

Natalie Ciaccio is a Licensed Graduate Social Worker in Tenleytown, Washington, DC with several years of experience working with children, youth and families...

Jacqueline Burnett, LMSW, LGSW

Jacqueline Burnett is a Licensed Graduate Social Worker in Tenleytown, Washington D.C. with several years of experience working with individuals across the lifespan—including adolescents, adults of all ages, and couples...

Andrea Levine, MSW, LGSW

Andrea Levine is a licensed graduate social worker in Washington, DC, who works with adults across the lifespan, young adults, including college students, and adolescents...

Erika Bugaj, MA, MSW, LICSW LCSW, LCSW-C

Erika Bugaj is a licensed independent clinical social worker practicing in Tenleytown, Washington, DC. Erika has many years of experience as a social worker and therapist, as well as experience as a teacher...

Meg Lazarow

Meg Lazerow is a MSW Student Intern Therapist based in Tenleytown, Washington DC, with a deep interest in using attachment and family-oriented approaches to help clients of all ages and backgrounds reach their goals...

Mike Gallan

Mike Gallan is a MSW Student Intern therapist in Tenleytown, Washington, D.C. He aspires to empower individuals of all ages with empathy, cultural humility, and a client-centered approach...

Veronica O'Connell

Veronica is a MSW student intern therapist focused on helping her clients use evidence-based strategies to manage anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, life transitions, trauma, stress management, work/life balance, and career development...

Tamia Hill

Tamia Hill (she/her) is MSW student intern therapist based in Washington, D.C. In the progress of completing her master’s degree, Tamia has gained experience in working with teenagers, college aged students, and adults...

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