I'm having a fantastic experience in couples therapy with Dr. Mark Jacobsen, at Keith Miller…read moreCounseling. We've been to 4 sessions, one per week, and we plan to continue for a set of 12 (although obviously you can stop whenever you're ready.) I was interested in imago therapy and (after lots of internet research) thought Dr. Jacobsen would be a great fit. I was in what felt like a desperate situation, since my fiance had moved out a few days before, but had agreed to go to a couples therapy session so someone could "tell us" if there was hope left. When I first called, expecting to leave a long, awkward voicemail about some of our issues and the urgency of an appointment, he first shocked me by answering the phone. I don't spend a lot of time calling therapists, but I was under the impression they just don't answer during the day because they're so busy managing schedules. Then, he spent 20 minutes - right then - getting into some of the details, during which I decided I was sure he'd be able to help us. To top it off, there was a price deduction from our first session, since they offer a free 20 minute consultation, and he didn't even count the time on the phone with me toward it! (The prices are quite reasonable - about the same you'd get for a solo therapy session in DC.) Mark is quiet, nice, and highly empathetic. Our couples therapist in San Francisco (who gets rave reviews from everyone, including me at the time -- we had signed up for some pre-wedding counseling and then decided maybe marriage should wait) would make leaps and bounds with us in the sessions, drilling into our issues with enormous compassion and energy, but would leave us feeling awkward when we tried to talk afterward, like we couldn't communicate about the hard subjects without him there to mediate. Mark (in the Imago style) has us facing each other directly in chairs, and he's on a couch in the periphery. This way he can gently guide the two of you without interrupting or managing your dynamic. It's fantastic. I always thought we needed advice on how to "be better" together, but the practice of communication really leads into being able to solve any other problems between you, smoothly and with love. We now do the "mirroring" practice all the time at home when we start to misunderstand each other, and it works wonders. Before, we knew we loved each other, but we couldn't get out of our own way. We'd get stuck in these destructive spirals because we couldn't figure out how to approach each other and how to get to a partnership built on real trust, which would lead to the whole relationship coming into question, like 'maybe with someone else this wouldn't be so damn hard'. I feel so lucky now to be with a guy who has stuck with it through all the hard stuff, and wants to work toward a truly intimate place, with me. I actually can't wait to plan my wedding! Mark also recommended a book called "Getting the Love You Want" - which I (also) highly recommend.

Extremely disappointing experience. I met with Samuel, one of the clinicians whom Keith felt would…read morebe a "great fit" based on our initial conversation. I found him to be very cold and dismissive, and not at all equipped to handle my needs. When I got in touch with Keith a few days later, he did apologize profusely and offered me a refund. I appreciated this gesture, but he also promised to find another therapist for me and then never got back in touch. I recommend finding one of the many other practices in DC. KMA is simply too unprofessional and careless to merit your time and money.

Appears to be a great doctor for relatively simple conditions that can be managed with a…read morestraightforward treatment approach, such as major depression and ADHD. If you are dealing with more complex conditions that are caused by trauma, family genetics and amplified by domestic challenges I would recommend finding a different provider.

Dr. Alfers was kind, considerate, and worked with me, rather than tried to convince me, to find the…read morebest way to deal with my ADHD. Though I saw him mostly for med management, I know I can trust his opinion and would have been happy to work with him for more counselling, had I been in the market for that. I cannot recommend him highly enough.

Shortly after college, I relocated to DC to start my new life. Long story short, I ran into many…read moreobstacles in my first year here that took a huge toll on me as an individual. I tried multiple times to seek therapy but was never contacted by most of the practices I reached out to, and the ones that I did hear from were not in-network with my insurance carrier. After being discouraged, I stopped seeking help for almost a year and tried dealing with things on my own. When that eventually failed, I contacted Compass Rose and heard from Christian immediately. After explaining my situation to Christian on the phone and confirming they were an in-network provider (FINALLY), I started weekly sessions with him and it was exactly what I needed! I have continued working with Christian for the past few years, and I highly recommend him and his practice. Oct 2025 Update - it's been a little over 5 years of seeing Christian and things are going as well as they can be. I've made lots of progress towards the person I want to be while also now having the tools to do so effectively. I have no plans of stopping my sessions anytime soon.

My therapeutic journey with Christian was a very positive experience that helped me grow personally…read moreand professionally. It helped me improve personal relationships and offered a space for personal reflection and growth. I started before the pandemic, which proved incredibly helpful through those uncertain times, and continued well beyond as I navigated the challenges life throws at us at the macro level and day to day personal level. I am grateful for the support I received across the board and am a better spouse, father, son, sibling, friend, etc. because of it.

I've been to a lot of physical therapists over the years, treating things from ankles to shoulders,…read morepost surgery or due to injury. I've probably seen 10 physical therapists over the last 20 years. I lead with that because I have never had a physical therapist as interested in getting me well as Liz with NRH in Ballston. I have been getting treatment for 5 months for vestibular rehab. While I have improved tremendously over that period, the most notable part to me is how the rehab has changed to adapt to where I am on any given day. There is no set schedule for what I do, but instead we spend the first few minutes of each session gauging where I am and what is appropriate to do to push or not push me on that day. This individualized care is wonderful and unique, in my experience. I fully recommend this place.

Saw Megan 2x week for several weeks to rehabilitate after a Jones fracture. She's a Rock star. She…read moreknew what to do and explained why. The place gets pretty crowded around lunchtime and after work. I preferred the off hours. They recently opened a much needed room across the hall. There is free parking in the back.

She is lovely and I had really hoped to work with her, but after our last appointment she never got…read moreback in touch, as we agreed, to schedule the next one. It has been over a month since our last appointment and I just hope she is ok. I understand if things come up, but she should communicate this to clients so we are not left wondering. Thank you.

In my experience, Isabel stands out as a talented and insightful therapist. Isabel's kindness,…read morehumor, intelligence and non-judgmental nature make her a great therapist. Her caring style and warm personality immediately made me feel welcome. I looked forward to seeing her because she helped me discover things about myself that allowed me to live a more balanced life. She would challenge me, and allow me to think of things in other ways, which helped me have better and more healthy perspectives on many situations. After every session I had with her I left feeling lighter and enlightened. I whole-heartedly recommend her to anyone who has concerns about themselves as individuals or their relationships.

I have been seeing Susan since I got a brain inflammation that has periodically resulted in anxiety…read moreand other emotional obstacles--and that came in the midst of other family difficulties. She has always been very present, engaged, and flexible in the way we work and the way we schedule the work. I'd recommend her highly. I should note she has various areas of long experience, such work with addiction, families, and individual to individual clients. Even when her house was partly demolished by a storm, she stuck to her commitments remaining pretty much always available.

No stars actually. I…read moream still disappointed that this woman never responded to my requests for an appointment in my time of need. I left a voicemail message and enquired in writing. It had taken a lot, as a newcomer to the US, just to work out which practitioners my insurance would cover and to research someone who might've been suitable for my needs. What a shame.

Dr. Grinc is proof that good psychotherapy doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg. He accepts Blue…read moreCross Standard Option, along with other insurance plans. He has helped me make progress in several areas in my life. In contrast, several years of seeing a $200-a-session psychotherapist hasn't improved my sister's situation that much.

I agree...Dr. Grinc helped me deal with several challenging situations and mental health issues. I…read morewish I could still go to him. His help was invaluable.

I found Dr. Leda Kaveh on a whim through a Facebook ad almost four years ago and i have never…read morelooked back because clicking on that ad has been one of my best decisions. I don't normally write reviews but Dr. Leda Kaveh has been my bright spot these last four years because she cares for her patients. I have seen therapists before who didn't seem invested in me but from our very first session, Dr. Leda Kaveh made me feel safe and like I could trust her. Scheduling with her is a breeze. One time I was going through several personal events at once and met with Dr. Leda Kaveh via phone almost twice a day for a week. I cannot say enough good things about her and how helpful she has been. One of the top therapists in this area. Cannot recommend her and this practice enough. Also, in response to their audio, technology is not always perfect. However, I know that has never stopped Dr. Kaveh from helping me. We have had sessions where just the video was up so we could see each other but talked through the phone. The flexibility used by this office is amazing.

Washington Psychology Wellnesses, Nina Ravick is a wonderful therapist in many respects. She is…read moreknowledgeable, empathetic, and very easy to talk to. She was my therapist for almost three years, and I made real progress during the time we worked together. Unfortunately, the way our therapeutic relationship ended left me deeply disappointed. Nina decided that we should discontinue treatment because I would not give her permission to communicate with my psychiatrist. During our final session, I again made it explicitly clear that I did not consent to her contacting my psychiatrist or discussing my treatment with them. About one week after I had been discharged and was no longer Nina's client, I received a call from my psychiatrist's office informing me that Nina had contacted them and wanted to schedule a time to discuss my treatment plan. I immediately told the office that she was no longer my therapist and that I had expressly declined permission for that communication. Thankfully, my psychiatrist's office did not schedule the meeting. This was extremely upsetting to me. Regardless of the reason for wanting to communicate with my psychiatrist, I had explicitly said no. Privacy, boundaries, and informed consent are especially important to me in a therapeutic relationship, and I felt that my clearly stated wishes were not respected. I reported the incident to Washington Psychological Wellness, but I was never informed of an outcome or resolution. I'm not telling anyone that they shouldn't see Nina. In fact, for nearly three years I found her to be a compassionate and effective therapist who helped me make meaningful progress. I simply believe prospective clients should know about my experience and be clear about their own expectations regarding communication with other healthcare providers. I genuinely wish this had never happened, because it changed the way I look back on what had otherwise been a very positive and productive therapeutic relationship.