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Your Trusted Partner for Psychotherapy Solutions in Washington, DC
As a licensed professional counselor, I am committed to helping individuals unlock their innate capacity for growth and positive change. Guided by psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral principles, my practice offers a safe, nonjudgmental space for clients to explore emotional challenges and life transitions. With specialized training in addiction counseling and trauma-informed care, I tailor therapeutic approaches to each client's unique needs. My Washington, DC practice addresses relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem issues through evidence-based techniques. By integrating solution-focused and transpersonal therapies, I help clients develop practical coping strategies while exploring deeper existential concerns.Over two decades of clinical experience have refined my ability to support clients through complex emotional patterns. I maintain strict confidentiality while adhering to the highest ethical standards in mental health care. My practice welcomes individuals seeking personal growth through self-awareness and behavioral change. I provide culturally sensitive care for diverse populations, including LGBTQ+ clients. Through active collaboration, I help clients build resilience and achieve meaningful life transformations.
Services
Individual Psychotherapy
Group Therapy
Anxiety Treatment
Depression Counseling
Relationship Issues
Addiction Recovery
Stress Management
Grief Counseling
LGBTQ+ Affirmative Therapy
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
Highlights and features
- Personalized therapeutic approaches tailored to individual needs
- Specialized expertise in addiction recovery and trauma-informed care
- Combines multiple evidence-based therapeutic modalities
- Culturally sensitive counseling for diverse populations including LGBTQ+ clients
- 20+ years of clinical experience in mental health treatment
Associations and certifications
- Licensed Professional Counselor (DC; VA)
- Certified Addiction Counselor II (DC)
- Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (VA)
Services
Individual Psychotherapy
Personalized mental health treatment addressing anxiety, depression, and emotional challenges through evidence-based therapeutic techniques. Tailored sessions focus on self-discovery, behavioral change, and coping strategy development. Combines psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral approaches to help clients achieve lasting personal growth and emotional well-being.
Group Therapy
Structured group sessions fostering peer support and shared experiences for specific issues like addiction recovery or anxiety management. Evidence-based format encourages interpersonal learning while maintaining professional guidance. Promotes social connection and collective problem-solving in a safe therapeutic environment.
Addiction Recovery
Specialized treatment for compulsive behaviors and substance use disorders using evidence-based interventions. Integrates cognitive-behavioral techniques with motivational interviewing to address underlying causes. Focuses on relapse prevention and developing healthy coping mechanisms for sustained recovery.
Anxiety Treatment
Targeted interventions for anxiety disorders and stress-related conditions using proven therapeutic approaches. Teaches practical coping strategies while exploring root causes. Combines mindfulness techniques with cognitive restructuring to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.
LGBTQ+ Affirmative Therapy
Culturally competent mental health care specifically tailored for LGBTQ+ individuals. Addresses unique challenges while celebrating diverse identities. Focuses on self-acceptance, navigating societal pressures, and building resilience through affirming therapeutic relationships.
People
Massimo Scano LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Licensed therapist with 20+ years of experience in mental health treatment. Specializes in anxiety, depression, and addiction recovery using evidence-based therapeutic approaches. Provides culturally sensitive care for diverse populations including LGBTQ+ clients.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
I integrate psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, and transpersonal therapies to create personalized treatment plans that address each client's specific needs and goals.
Do you specialize in any particular areas?
I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, relationship issues, addiction recovery, and trauma, with particular expertise in working with LGBTQ+ clients and individuals facing life transitions.
How long are therapy sessions?
Standard sessions last 50 minutes and typically occur weekly, though frequency may vary based on individual treatment needs and progress.
Do you offer teletherapy options?
Yes, I provide secure online therapy sessions for clients who prefer virtual appointments or have difficulty attending in-person sessions.
What are your credentials?
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in DC and Virginia, Certified Addiction Counselor II in DC, and Certified Substance Abuse Counselor in Virginia with over 20 years of clinical experience.
Is therapy confidential?
All sessions are confidential with legal exceptions for imminent danger to self/others or suspected abuse/neglect, as required by DC and Virginia mental health regulations.
