Business Details
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapy in Washington, DC & Northern Virginia
We are a team of dedicated mental health professionals specializing in evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for adults. Our practice focuses on treating anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and perinatal mental health conditions through telehealth services. With clinicians licensed in multiple states and advanced training in CBT modalities, we combine decades of clinical experience with personalized care. Our approach integrates mindfulness, exposure techniques, and acceptance-based strategies to help clients develop practical coping skills.We maintain rigorous professional standards through ongoing education and adherence to ethical practice guidelines. Our team includes licensed psychologists and clinical social workers with extensive experience across diverse clinical settings, including university counseling centers, community mental health, and hospital systems. We prioritize client empowerment through collaborative treatment planning and skills development tailored to individual needs.
Services
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Anxiety Treatment
OCD Therapy
Perinatal Mental Health
Telehealth Counseling
Highlights and features
- We specialize in evidence-based CBT for anxiety and OCD disorders
- Our clinicians hold licenses in multiple states including DC, VA, and PA
- We integrate mindfulness and acceptance-based techniques with traditional CBT
- Our team includes former university faculty and clinical instructors
- We maintain PSYPACT telehealth authorization across 42 states
Services
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Our Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps adults reframe negative thought patterns and develop practical coping strategies. We specialize in treating anxiety disorders and OCD through structured, goal-oriented sessions. Our evidence-based approach combines traditional CBT techniques with mindfulness and acceptance-based practices to create lasting behavioral changes.
Anxiety Treatment
We provide specialized treatment for generalized anxiety disorder and health-related anxiety conditions. Our clinicians use proven exposure techniques and cognitive restructuring to help clients manage symptoms. Treatment plans address both acute stress responses and chronic anxiety management through skills-based therapy sessions.
OCD Therapy
Our OCD specialists employ evidence-based exposure and response prevention techniques tailored to individual needs. We treat various OCD manifestations including contamination fears and compulsive behaviors. Therapy focuses on breaking the anxiety-ritual cycle through graduated exposure exercises and cognitive restructuring strategies.
Perinatal Mental Health
We offer specialized mental health support for expectant and postpartum individuals dealing with anxiety or OCD. Our clinicians provide gender-inclusive care for both women and men during the perinatal period. Treatment addresses pregnancy-related stress, postpartum adjustment, and parenting-related anxiety concerns.
Telehealth Counseling
Our telehealth platform provides secure, convenient access to mental health services across DC and Northern Virginia. We offer virtual sessions using HIPAA-compliant technology for CBT, anxiety treatment, and OCD therapy. This service maintains the same clinical standards as in-person therapy while offering greater flexibility for clients.
People
Kirsten L. McNelis, Ph.D.
Founder & Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Dr. McNelis is a licensed clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience in mental health services. She specializes in CBT for anxiety and OCD disorders and has advanced training in perinatal mental health. Licensed in DC, Virginia, and Pennsylvania, she holds PSYPACT telehealth authorization across 42 states.
Sally Fife, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Sally Fife is a licensed clinical social worker specializing in CBT for anxiety and depression. With experience in school systems and hospital settings, she focuses on skills-based therapy and self-compassion development. She practices in DC and Virginia with a client-centered treatment approach.
Questions
What mental health conditions do you treat?
We specialize in treating anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and perinatal mental health conditions using evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques.
Are your services available online?
Yes, we offer secure telehealth appointments through HIPAA-compliant platforms for clients in DC and Northern Virginia.
Do you accept insurance?
We are in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield plans and can process out-of-network claims for other providers. We also accept HSA and FSA payments.
What therapy approaches do you use?
Our primary approach is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy combined with mindfulness techniques, exposure therapy, and acceptance-based strategies tailored to individual client needs.
How do I start therapy?
Submit a contact form to schedule a free initial phone consultation. During this call, we'll discuss your needs and match you with the appropriate clinician.
What are your session times?
We offer weekday sessions from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday-Wednesday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Thursday, and 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM Friday via telehealth.
