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Finding a therapist in Washington, DC

FindSupport's local listings in Washington, DC are still growing. You can already get matched from 2748+ licensed US therapists, including therapists who offer online sessions to Washington, DC residents. Online sessions are the way in for now: a therapist licensed in Washington, DC can generally see you by video anywhere in the District.

Washington, DC's city guide puts typical fees at $150–$300 a session, above the middle of our city guides nationally ($90–$200). FindSupport makes it easy to find the right therapist in Washington, DC. Instead of scrolling through directories, describe what you're going through — our AI matches you with licensed specialists who have the right expertise and approach for your situation.

What to know about therapy costs in Washington, DC

Washington, DC is the capital of the United States; its city guide covers local therapists and costs in more detail.

In Washington, DC, therapists typically charge $150–$300 per session.

Online therapy and therapist licenses in Washington, DC

Telehealth rules are tied to your location during the session. If you're in Washington, DC, the therapist has to hold a Washington, DC license, or practice there under an interstate compact such as PSYPACT for psychologists.

The license type shapes what a therapist focuses on. Psychologists can run formal assessments, LMFTs are trained for relationships, and LPCs and LCSWs cover most everyday concerns. If you're thinking about medication, a psychiatrist or your doctor is the one to ask.

Travel is the usual catch: from Maryland or Virginia, or anywhere else outside Washington, DC, an online session may not be allowed unless the therapist's license covers where you are. Check before the trip, not during it.

Beyond Washington, DC: nearby city guides

Sessions in Washington, DC typically cost $150–$300. The nearest city guides with their own listings are Bethesda, MD (27 listed, $120–$250), Baltimore, MD (25 listed, $90–$200), Annapolis, MD (8 listed, $120–$250), and Arlington, VA (3 listed, $100–$220).

An office visit across the border works with any of them; online sessions from Washington, DC need a therapist licensed in Washington, DC.

Specialties and local concerns in Washington, DC

With no local listings yet, there's no specialty breakdown for Washington, DC. Nationally the most common tags are anxiety (36%), relationship issues (32%), and depression (30%). Its city guide notes local pressures such as political stress, career burnout, and high-pressure professional environments.

If you're not sure which kind of therapy fits, start with the problem rather than the method — a good therapist will suggest an approach in the first session.