If a child ages 6 to 21 in the District of Columbia is having a mental health emergency, you may call CHAMPS, the Child and Adolescent Mobile Psychiatric Service. The on-call, mobile emergency service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week by calling (202) 481-1450.
There is now a Nationwide Text Crisis Hotline available for teens: http://www.crisistextline.org/textline/ Text “GO” to 741741
If an adult 18 and older in the District of Columbia is having a mental health emergency, you may call DC Department of Behavioral Health at (202) 673-9300. Mobile crisis services are available from 9 am to 1 am daily.
Whitman-Walker Health of DC offers medical, legal, and other support services for the LGBTQIA+ community, including safe, inclusive, and gender-affirming medical and therapeutic services.
The LGBT National Help Center offers peer-support for members of the LGBTQIA+ community who are experiencing crisis. You can get in touch with them online at glbthotline.org. Adults can call (888) 843-4564 and young people can reach an advocate at (800) 246-7743.
Washington, DC Postpartum Support offers a variety of resources to help expecting and new parents receive the support they need to safely care for their children and themselves. You can email info@postpartumdc.org to find out more about support and resources in Tenleytown, you can call (202) 643-7290 to learn more, or you can attend support group meetings on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at 4545 42nd Street, NW, #202.
Well/family is a blog from the NY Times that covers topics to help families thrive together.
Aha! Parenting is a blog that offers support and guidance to help parents find the aha moments in even the most difficult situations.
Mindful self-compassion with Christopher Gemer offers numerous mindfulness and guided meditation resources to help individuals develop self-compassion and make room for more joy and satisfaction in their daily lives.
Health Journeys is an online guided imagery resource that helps individuals improve their mood, heal their bodies, and achieve their goals.
If you’re interested in learning more about working with the Dandelion Counseling & Care team for therapy services in our Washington, DC practice or via online counseling sessions, we look forward to hearing from you. You can get in touch with us by:
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.
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.
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
Lennie is a licensed graduate social worker in Washington D.C. who provides therapy for adults across the lifespan, and for adolescents...
Thomas Cody is an MSW Staff Therapist in Tenleytown, Washington, DC with a passion for cognitive behavioral therapy, psychoeducation, and mindfulness...
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 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...
Elizabeth is an AMFT staff therapist in Washington, D.C. who works with individuals, couples, and children.
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 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 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 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 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 (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...
Matthew Hayes is a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC) in Tenleytown, Washington, D.C. who has worked with child, adolescent, and young adult populations across group practice and community-based settings.
Audrey Wynn is our Intake Coordinator and a recent graduate of George Washington University, where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Psychological Brain Sciences with a minor in Criminal Justice...
