Business Details
4 Years
experience
Expert CBT Therapy Services via Telehealth in DC & Northern Virginia
We are a team of dedicated clinicians committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based mental health services. Specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), we serve adults with anxiety, OCD, and perinatal mental health conditions. With over 20 years of combined clinical experience, our providers integrate mindfulness, exposure techniques, and acceptance-based strategies to empower clients. We prioritize client-centered care, offering telehealth services in Washington, DC, and Northern Virginia. Our approach emphasizes active engagement, practical skill-building, and fostering self-compassion to achieve lasting change.We collaborate with clients to address unhelpful thought patterns and improve overall functioning. Our expertise extends to diagnostic evaluations and consultations for mental health professionals. We maintain strict adherence to ethical standards and focus on creating safe, supportive therapeutic environments. By combining clinical rigor with personalized attention, we help clients navigate stressors and achieve meaningful growth. Our practice reflects a deep commitment to advancing mental wellness through innovative, accessible care.
Services
CBT Therapy
Telehealth Sessions
Anxiety Treatment
OCD Treatment
Perinatal Mental Health
Details
- Year established: 2022
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of specialized CBT expertise for anxiety and OCD disorders.
- Our clinicians integrate mindfulness and acceptance-based strategies into treatment.
- Telehealth services provide accessible care across DC and Northern Virginia.
- We prioritize client-centered approaches with practical skill-building techniques.
- Our team includes experts in perinatal mental health and diagnostic evaluations.
Services
CBT Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps clients address anxiety, OCD, and related conditions through structured, goal-oriented sessions. Our evidence-based approach focuses on modifying unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. Clients learn practical coping strategies for managing symptoms and achieving lasting mental wellness improvements.
Telehealth Sessions
Secure online therapy sessions provide accessible mental health care for DC and Northern Virginia residents. Telehealth maintains clinical rigor while offering flexibility for clients' schedules and locations. This format ensures consistent care through encrypted, HIPAA-compliant platforms.
Anxiety Treatment
Specialized treatment programs target generalized anxiety, panic disorders, and specific phobias using CBT techniques. Therapists help clients develop personalized coping mechanisms and exposure strategies. Treatment emphasizes symptom management and long-term resilience building.
OCD Treatment
Evidence-based interventions address obsessive-compulsive disorder through exposure and response prevention techniques. Treatment plans incorporate mindfulness and cognitive restructuring to reduce compulsive behaviors and associated distress.
Perinatal Mental Health
Specialized care for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders during pregnancy and postpartum. Therapists use CBT to address perinatal-specific stressors while promoting maternal mental wellness and family adjustment.
People
Kirsten L. McNelis
Founder & Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Dr. McNelis has 20+ years of experience in clinical psychology, specializing in CBT for anxiety and OCD. She completed advanced training in perinatal mental health and holds telepsychology authority in 42 states. Her expertise includes diagnostic evaluations and consultation services for mental health professionals.
Sally Fife
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Sally Fife provides CBT therapy for anxiety and depression, incorporating skills-based and emotion-focused approaches. With experience in military and hospital settings, she specializes in helping parents manage stressors and develop effective coping strategies for daily challenges.
Questions
What mental health services do you specialize in?
We specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for anxiety disorders, OCD, and perinatal mental health conditions using evidence-based techniques.
Are your therapy sessions conducted in-person or online?
All appointments are conducted via secure telehealth platforms for clients located in Washington, DC, and Northern Virginia.
What therapeutic approaches do your clinicians use?
Our providers integrate CBT with mindfulness, exposure techniques, and acceptance-based strategies tailored to individual client needs.
Do you accept new clients outside your service areas?
We only accept new clients physically located in DC or Northern Virginia due to licensing restrictions for telehealth services.
What is your cancellation policy for appointments?
Please contact us promptly if you need to reschedule or cancel to maintain our first-come, first-served appointment system.
