Less Perfection.
More Authenticity.
Integrative Psychotherapy for Challenging Times
Licensed in DC, Maryland, and Virginia
Find balance in the midst of uncertainty
Life is hard. Right now, that feels truer than ever.
The world has always been complex and unpredictable, but in the DC area we are living that reality on a daily basis. And just because the world is in turmoil, doesn’t mean that our personal problems can be put on hold. Work stress, relationship problems, family of origin challenges - all of these issues (and others, for sure!) get magnified in times likes these.
When there’s so much going on, it’s easy for us to become disconnected from ourselves. I believe that therapy offers a space to slow down and reconnect. Therapy allows us to unravel all the stories our culture and families have told us about who and what we should be. Many of my clients have never before asked themselves what it is that they truly want and need.
I call the therapy I do holistic, because I draw from many approaches and modalities. I draw on psychodynamic psychotherapy, which helps us understand how our early relationships shape our current experience. I have training in Somatic Experiencing and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy - both body-centered modalities that help regulate our nervous systems, especially when trauma is in the picture.
When the world feels out of control, going inward and learning to trust yourself is what provides true grounding. I’d love to partner with you as you discover this.
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How I Can Help
On the outside it looks like you have it all together. You have a successful career and a full social life. But on the inside, you feel like a total mess.
People always tell you how nice and dependable you are, but the truth is that you’re seething with resentment. You know that you’re more than the “good girl” that you appear to be, but you have no clue how to figure out what that is.
Together we can unravel the messages that keep you hustling for other people’s approval and uncover what you truly want for yourself.
In working with me, you can:
Overcome Anxiety
Recover from Codependency
Move Beyond Trauma
Lisa Zimmerman, LCSW-C
I’m not like the therapists you’ve seen on TV. I don’t sit back and remain silent while you wonder what I am thinking. I roll up my sleeves and engage actively. I bring warmth and energy to my work and build strong connections with my clients.
I don’t believe in cookie-cutter therapy. I know that even people with similar challenges may need different approaches, so I strive to be creative and flexible in my work. I aim to balance insight-oriented therapy with practicality. My clients gain self-awareness as well as concrete tools, both of which I believe are essential for growth.
Let’s Connect
If you’re ready to break the patterns that keep you stuck, give me a call. Click on the button below and set up a free 15-minute consultation. We’ll chat about what changes you’re seeking and, if it feels like a good fit, we’ll schedule your first session.