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. On this page, you can...
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.
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...
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...
Shantius Jackson is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Tenleytown, Washington, D. C. She has many years of experience working with young adults who are learning to manage life’s...
Heather Ruiz is a Licensed Graduate Social Worker in Washington, DC with several years of experience working with individuals and families in various settings, including...
Zyer Beaty is a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor in Washington, D. C. with over 6 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and their families. She has a heart for...
As an intern at Dandelion Counseling and Care, Keisha brings a unique blend of education and hands-on experience that reflects their commitment to fostering empowerment and healing in diverse populations.
Rachel Sanders is a recent graduate of the Catholic University of America. She studied social work in her undergrad degree, and found social work to be her passion, so she is now pursuing her Master’s degree at CUA.
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.
Luba Gritsunov is a first-year MSW student at Ohio State University, specializing in mental health counseling. Having spent several years as an individual educator, she honed the skills of personalized support and active listening.
A first-year student at Ohio State University, specializing in mental health counseling. He is a native of Memphis, TN and has been working in the HIV field for over 10 years.
Antonella Zara is a recent BSW graduate from The Catholic University of America and is currently working towards her MSW. She has previous experience with one on one counseling, case management and is now looking forward to working in a more therapeutic setting.
Camille White is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Tenleytown, Washington, D. C. with over fifteen years of experience working with children, adolescents, and...
Anne-Marie Ruwe is a Licensed Graduate Social Worker in Washington, D. C., with several years of experience working with children and adults in various settings. After beginning her journey with Dandelion
As a Dandelion Counseling & Care student psychotherapist, creating a solid therapeutic relationship with clients is central to Talia’s effective and transformative therapy approach.
Erika Bugaj is a licensed independent clinical social worker practicing in Tenleytown, Washington, DC. Erika has many years of experience as a social worker...
Molly Byrom is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who serves clients in both Washington, D.C. and North Carolina. She specializes in working with individuals .....
Julia Nessman is a second and final year Master of Social Work student through the Catholic University of America. She has several years of experience with advocacy and research pertaining to neurodiversity and youth mental health.
Katie is a second-year master’s student at Catholic University, focusing on clinical social work and therapy. She previously worked in housing counseling with tenants at risk of being evicted.
Elżbieta holds Master Certified Coach credentials that place her in the top 3% of all ICF certified coaches in the world.
Caroline is a DC-based second year MSW student at Ohio State University, specializing in mental health counseling and substance use. She has over a decade of experience working with youth and adults in various...
Emely Taveras is a Resident in Marriage in Family Therapy in Tenleytown, Washington, D.C., and provides individual, couple, and family services and works with all populations in all stages of the life cycle including children, adolescents, and adults.
An advanced year student in Clinical Social Work at Catholic University, a Fellow at Children’s National Hospital and an intern in psychotherapy in Tenleytown, Washington, D. C.
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 and Maryland practice or via online counseling sessions, we look forward to hearing from you. You can get in touch with us by:
DC Office:
Tenleytown
4000 Albemarle St, NW
Suite 500 (5th floor)
Washington, DC 20016
Maryland Office:
6930 Carroll Avenue
Takoma Park, MD 20912
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We look forward to hearing from you, and we’re always happy to help.
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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...
Shantius Jackson is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Tenleytown, Washington, D. C. She has many years of experience working with young adults who are learning to manage life’s responsibilities/”adulting,” as...
Heather Ruiz is a Licensed Graduate Social Worker in Washington, DC with several years of experience working with individuals and families in various settings, including...
Erika Bugaj is a licensed independent clinical social worker practicing in Tenleytown, Washington, DC. Erika has many years of experience as a social worker...
Luba Gritsunov is a first-year MSW student at Ohio State University, specializing in mental health counseling. Having spent several years as an individual educator, she honed the skills of personalized support and active listening.
Julia Nessman is a second and final year Master of Social Work student through the Catholic University of America. She has several years of experience with advocacy and research pertaining to neurodiversity and youth mental health.
Anne-Marie Ruwe is Dandelion’s newest intern. She is a Master of Social Work student at Ohio State University, specializing in mental health and substance misuse. Anne-Marie is excited to expand her skillset...
Molly Byrom is a licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who serves clients in both Washington, D.C. and North Carolina. She specializes in working with individuals.....
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.
Zyer Beaty is a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor in Washington, D. C. with over 6 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and their families. She has a heart for...
A first-year student at Ohio State University, specializing in mental health counseling. He is a native of Memphis, TN and has been working in the HIV field for over 10 years.
As an intern at Dandelion Counseling and Care, Keisha brings a unique blend of education and hands-on experience that reflects their commitment to fostering empowerment and healing in diverse populations.
Katie is a second-year master’s student at Catholic University, focusing on clinical social work and therapy. She previously worked in housing counseling with tenants at risk of being evicted.
Antonella Zara is a recent BSW graduate from The Catholic University of America and is currently working towards her MSW. She has previous experience with one on one counseling, case management and is now looking forward to working in a more therapeutic setting
Rachel Sanders is a recent graduate of the Catholic University of America. She studied social work in her undergrad degree, and found social work to be her passion, so she is now pursuing her Master’s degree at CUA.
Camille White is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Tenleytown, Washington, D. C. with over fifteen years of experience working with children, adolescents, and...
Elżbieta holds Master Certified Coach credentials that place her in the top 3% of all ICF certified coaches in the world.
Caroline is a DC-based second year MSW student at Ohio State University, specializing in mental health counseling and substance use. She has over a decade of experience working with youth and adults in various...
As a Dandelion Counseling & Care student psychotherapist, creating a solid therapeutic relationship with clients is central to Talia’s effective and transformative therapy approach.
An advanced year student in Clinical Social Work at Catholic University, a Fellow at Children’s National Hospital and an intern in psychotherapy in Tenleytown, Washington, D. C.
Emely Taveras is a Resident in Marriage in Family Therapy in Tenleytown, Washington, D.C., and provides individual, couple, and family services and works with all populations in all stages of the life cycle including children, adolescents, and adults.
