We provide child-centered, non-directive play therapy for children. Your child will work with one of our trained therapists, who will also provide parent support and consultation, speak with relevant providers, and coordinate care for your child. We are located close to a few DCPS elementary schools: John Eaton, Hearst, Murch, and Janney Elementary, and nearby to many private and parochial schools in North West Washington, DC.
We provide psychotherapy for teens ages 12 and older, to help them succeed in an increasingly complex world. Your teen will work with one of our trained therapists, who will also provide parent support and consultation, speak with relevant providers, and coordinate care for your teen. We are located just blocks from two DCPS schools: Jackson-Reed High School and Alice Deal Middle School, and nearby to many private and parochial schools in North West Washington, DC. We are located just steps from the Tenleytown/AU metro station, making it convenient for teens to reach us on their own easily, and we have after school hours available. To learn more about the available therapy options for teens in our Tenleytown practice, you can visit the therapy for teens page linked below.
At some point in every parent’s life, they reach a point where they feel uncertain or unprepared. Our trained therapists can provide caring support and inspiration, so you can rise to the ongoing challenge of being a parent. We can meet with parents as individuals , with couples, or families. If we are working with your child, parent consultation will be an integral part of making their therapy a success.
Planning a pregnancy or pregnant already? Expectant parents can benefit from counseling support in this brand new chapter of your family’s life. Our director and skilled psychotherapist, Erika Bugaj, is knowledgeable and sensitive to the needs of pregnant and postpartum parents. She provides support and resources through this exciting and sometimes challenging family adjustment period. You can learn more about working with Erika on the expecting and postpartum parent support page linked below.
Sometimes, group therapy can be a complement to individual therapy, as you will connect with others who are on a similar journey of healing. Periodically, we offer groups to our clients. Recent groups have been for women facing transitions in their lives, and a teen girls journaling and reflection group. You can learn more about our current and upcoming groups by following the link below.
Anxiety impacts many children and teens. If your child has been struggling with worry, fear, or panic, working with a therapist can help them develop effective strategies to manage these overwhelming feelings of anxiety. By learning these coping skills early in life, your child is set up for a future that feels more stable and secure. You can find out more about anxiety and how therapy helps people manage disordered levels of anxiety by visiting our therapy for anxiety page linked below or getting in touch with one of our knowledgeable therapists.
Depression is a common emotional disorder. It has been linked to unexpected changes or losses, hormonal fluctuation, and life transitions, so young people, who often manage all of this at once, are at increased risk to experience bouts of depression. Our therapists understand what children and teens are going through, and we can utilize evidence-based techniques to help them overcome their depressed mood and start feeling like themselves again.
Our skilled clinicians put years of advanced training and experience to work helping clients achieve their therapy goals. The following therapists offer therapy for children and families:
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...
Devon Pu is a licensed graduate social worker in Tenleytown, Washington, D.C. with extensive experience in healthcare systems treating severe mental illness and trauma...
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 is a native Washingtonian whose MSW focus was in Clinical Social Work. Beth provides therapy for children, adolescence, adults and families...
Lennie is a licensed graduate social worker in Washington D.C. who provides therapy for adults across the lifespan, and for adolescents...
Luba Gritsunov is a licensed graduate social worker in Washington, DC. Having spent several years as an individual educator, she honed the skills of personalized support and active listening...
Thomas Cody is an MSW Staff Therapist in Tenleytown, Washington, DC with a passion for cognitive behavioral therapy, psychoeducation, and mindfulness...
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 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...
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...
