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Discover how starting therapy with a psychologists can support your own journey toward a happier, more fulfilling life.

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Starting Treatment With a Psychologist

What are psychologists?

Psychologists are mental health professionals that provide psychotherapy services and diagnoses for their clients. They have more research-focused training than most therapists, as they are more medically educated and receive a more general education about therapeutic approaches and theory.

How do psychologists work?

Thriveworks psychologists in Washington, D.C. provide standard psychotherapy services, tailoring treatment to each client and their unique concerns. However, they can also provide diagnoses to clients when appropriate, something that therapists and counselors cannot do. Finally, in some states in the U.S., they are allowed to prescribe medication.

Can I see a psychologist in person or online?

How long would I see a psychologist?

Psychological treatment at Thriveworks Washington is very individualized and specific to each client, which means that the duration of treatment is often varied depending on a client’s condition or disorder, the state of their symptoms, and their specific goals.

Need more help deciding?

Work with a Psychologist in Washington, DC—Psychologists, Therapists, and Counselors

The psychologists at Thriveworks Washington, DC provide their clients with mental health care backed by their unique skills as well as their hard-earned training and experience. These professionals work with diverse individuals, with varying needs, problems, and goals. And they do their best to help every single one of these individuals conquer the challenges before them to live better.

If you are in the Washington, DC area, consider scheduling an appointment with a psychologist at Thriveworks Washington, DC. The psychologists on our team are equipped to help you with your specific needs, problems, and goals. And we’re confident that you will leave therapy or counseling, prepared to take on your life with renewed confidence and happiness. If you want to experience this for yourself, give us a call at (202) 221-8410. We’ll be here to help when you’re ready.

How Can a Psychologist Help Me?

As we mentioned above, the Thriveworks Washington, DC psychologists have a diverse clientele. Every single person that they meet with has specific needs, problems, and goals that need to be considered in the development of treatment. Our psychologists do exactly that. They will create an individualized treatment that will meet your needs.

Psychologists can help people in many different areas of life, from their overall health and wellbeing to their happiness or success at work and in their relationships. For example, one individual might work with a psychologist to explore their anxiety triggers, while another individual might work with a psychologist to make important career decisions. Here’s a more comprehensive list of the challenges people often need help with:

  • Managing a mental illness
  • Coping with stress
  • Controlling anger
  • Recovering from an addiction
  • Grieving a tough loss
  • Adapting during major life transitions
  • Working through trauma
  • Healing after divorce

The psychologists at Thriveworks Washington, DC are happy to help you with the above challenges as well as any other challenge that you may encounter. Allow them to put their skills to work and help you in return.

What Techniques Do Psychologists Use?

The psychologists at Thriveworks Washington, DC come equipped with many different research-backed techniques that will enable them to help you in therapy or counseling. They will assess your specific situation and then use the techniques that will best help you work through the challenge in front of you. This is just one way that our psychologists offer individualized care.

Your Thriveworks Washington, DC psychologist will determine whether you could benefit from therapy, medication (if you have a mental illness like depression or anxiety), or a combination of both. If medication is included in your treatment plan, your psychologist will likely work with your primary care doctor and/or a psychiatrist.

Set up an Appointment with a Psychologist at Thriveworks Washington, DC

If you are struggling—with symptoms of a mental illness, jealousy in your relationship, grief after the passing of a loved one, overwhelming stress, or another issue—do not hesitate to reach out for help. Thriveworks Washington, DC has psychologists who can provide you with a safe, supportive space. They will help you work through the challenge(s) before you and achieve your biggest goals.

To schedule an appointment, just give Thriveworks Washington, DC a call at (202) 221-8410. Our scheduling team can offer you a next-day appointment. We also have flexible scheduling options including evenings and weekend sessions. We offer these quick, flexible scheduling opportunities to best help all of our clients obtain the mental health services they seek. So, if you think you could benefit from working with a psychologists, therapist, counselor, life coach, or another mental health professional, reach out today.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 585+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our Washington therapists and counselors accept 25 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Colorado | GHI BMP

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield DC | BCBS HMO

  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield DC | BCBS PPO

  • Carelon

  • Carelon DC | Medicare Advantage

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Cigna | Evernorth EAP

  • Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage

  • Compsych

  • First Health Network

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Self-pay costs at Washington
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Talk therapy

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Hear from our clients

5.0 Thriveworks Washington reviews are collected through Thriveworks.com.
★★★★★
I’ve really been helped by Thriveworks. I have a wonderful counselor who has been able to arm me with resources and knowledge surrounding my mental illness so I can be more prepared against my own future thoughts or environments. I’ve been able to request a different psychiatrist when one was not entirely a correct match for me, and I always get great positive feedback and respect from my mental health care professionals. It seems like they actually want you to have a good match with someone and will help you along the way.
Read more I’ve really been helped by Thriveworks. I have a wonderful counselor who has been able to arm me with resources and knowledge surrounding my mental illness so I can be more prepared against my own future thoughts or environments. I’ve been able to request a different psychiatrist when one was not entirely a correct match for me, and I always get great positive feedback and respect from my mental health care professionals. It seems like they actually want you to have a good match with someone and will help you along the way.
DC Dec 2021
Review left on Thriveworks.com
★★★★★
As an educator of students with a variety of special needs, I can attest to Sam's pedigree as a counselor. He is a skillful communicator, a staunch advocate for his clients, and he demonstrates an uncanny ability to remain calm and knowledgeable despite every and any difficult situation. Sam has been an invaluable resource to me in understanding the underlying conditions and trauma that provoke certain behaviors in children. In short, he has made me a better teacher!
Read more As an educator of students with a variety of special needs, I can attest to Sam's pedigree as a counselor. He is a skillful communicator, a staunch advocate for his clients, and he demonstrates an uncanny ability to remain calm and knowledgeable despite every and any difficult situation. Sam has been an invaluable resource to me in understanding the underlying conditions and trauma that provoke certain behaviors in children. In short, he has made me a better teacher!
Washington, D.C. Jun 2020
Review left on Thriveworks.com
★★★★★
As the mother of a son with behavioral challenges finding an advocate to join your team is essential. Sam, my son’s therapist, came into our lives and changed our lives. We is extremely competent, caring, committed, tenacious and firm, unrelenting as an advocate and therapist for my son. He has also encouraged me and assured me of my successes. Everyone NEEDS a Sam...he’s available!
Read more As the mother of a son with behavioral challenges finding an advocate to join your team is essential. Sam, my son’s therapist, came into our lives and changed our lives. We is extremely competent, caring, committed, tenacious and firm, unrelenting as an advocate and therapist for my son. He has also encouraged me and assured me of my successes. Everyone NEEDS a Sam...he’s available!
Washington, D.C. Jun 2020
Review left on Thriveworks.com
★★★★★
I've known Sam for many years and I can honestly say he truly cares. If you have Sam on your side, he'll give you the shirt off his back if you need it. He is hardworking, ethical and completely committed to his clients and their wellbeing.
Read more I've known Sam for many years and I can honestly say he truly cares. If you have Sam on your side, he'll give you the shirt off his back if you need it. He is hardworking, ethical and completely committed to his clients and their wellbeing.
Washington, D.C. Jun 2020
Review left on Thriveworks.com

Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Washington DC is located on Wisconsin Ave near the waterfront. We currently share a building with Core Architecture and Design, Quarterlife Center, and Window Wears.

Phone number

(202) 932-7587

Languages spoken by D.C. providers

  • English
  • Creole
  • French
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