Business Details
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapists in Washington, DC
Central Washington Psychotherapy Associates is a collective of licensed psychotherapists, psychiatrists, and psychoanalysts dedicated to providing comprehensive mental health services. With offices in Washington, DC, Alexandria, VA, and Pittsburgh, PA, we offer in-person and virtual therapy tailored to individual needs. Our team includes professionals with advanced postgraduate training in psychoanalysis, ensuring access to both traditional and depth-oriented therapeutic approaches. We specialize in treating anxiety, depression, life transitions, trauma, and relationship challenges while emphasizing empathy, trust, and personalized care. Our referral network connects clients to top psychologists and psychiatrists for specialized services like psychological testing and medication management.Robert Sheavly, our director, provides free initial consultations to help clients navigate their therapeutic journey. We believe in the transformative power of psychotherapy and the inherent capacity for growth within every individual. Our practice integrates evidence-based modalities with Jungian principles, fostering holistic mental wellness. Clients receive support through life's challenges with a commitment to ethical standards and client-centered outcomes. We prioritize accessibility through flexible scheduling and transparent communication.
Services
Individual Therapy
Couples Counseling
Anxiety Treatment
Depression Management
Psychoanalysis
Trauma Recovery
Career Counseling
LGBTQ+ Support
Psychological Testing Referrals
Medication Management Referrals
Highlights and features
- Our team includes psychoanalysts with advanced postgraduate training
- Free initial phone consultations with our director
- Specialized treatment for anxiety, depression, and trauma
- Integration of Jungian psychology with modern therapeutic techniques
- Access to top psychiatrists for medication management needs
Services
Individual Therapy
Tailored mental health treatment addressing anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Our therapists create personalized plans using evidence-based techniques and Jungian principles. Clients develop coping strategies and self-awareness through empathetic, goal-focused sessions that promote lasting emotional growth and improved daily functioning.
Couples Counseling
Specialized support for relationship challenges and communication issues. We help partners build stronger connections through structured sessions focusing on conflict resolution and emotional understanding. Our approach fosters mutual growth while respecting individual needs and relationship dynamics in both short-term and ongoing therapy formats.
Psychoanalysis
Intensive exploration of unconscious patterns and long-standing emotional challenges. This specialized treatment requires therapists with advanced postgraduate training. Sessions focus on uncovering root causes of distress through in-depth analysis, creating lasting change by addressing core psychological structures and developmental influences.
Trauma Recovery
Specialized treatment for trauma and PTSD using evidence-based modalities. Our therapists help clients process traumatic experiences safely while developing grounding techniques. The approach combines cognitive restructuring with somatic awareness to restore emotional regulation and rebuild trust in personal boundaries and relationships.
Career Counseling
Support for career transitions and workplace challenges. We help clients align professional paths with personal values through assessment and goal-setting. Sessions address work-life balance, job satisfaction, and overcoming career-related anxiety while providing practical strategies for professional development and organizational navigation.
People
Robert Sheavly
Director
LICSW and DCSW-certified therapist with expertise in psychoanalysis. Provides free initial consultations and oversees clinical operations. Specializes in connecting clients with appropriate therapeutic resources.
Jeanne Creekmore
Therapist
Ph.D. psychologist and board-certified art therapist. Integrates creative expression with traditional therapy techniques. Specializes in treating anxiety and depression through holistic, client-centered approaches.
Mark E. Dean
Therapist
MA-level therapist with dual credentials in art therapy and professional counseling. Focuses on trauma recovery and creative therapeutic modalities. Combines traditional talk therapy with expressive techniques.
Erin P. Johannesen
Psychiatrist
MD psychiatrist with expertise in psychopharmacology. Provides medication management services through referral network. Specializes in integrating biological and psychological treatment approaches for comprehensive care.
Jim Weinstein
Therapist
MBA and MFT-licensed therapist. Focuses on work-life balance and career-related mental health issues. Combines business acumen with therapeutic expertise to address professional stressors and organizational challenges.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
We provide individual therapy, couples counseling, psychoanalysis, trauma recovery, and career counseling using evidence-based and Jungian approaches.
How do I choose the right therapist?
Our director offers free initial consultations to help match you with the therapist whose expertise aligns with your specific needs and treatment goals.
Do you offer virtual sessions?
Yes, we provide therapy through secure video conferencing for clients in Washington, DC, Virginia, and Pennsylvania.
What if I need medication management?
Our referral network connects clients to top psychiatrists for comprehensive care including psychopharmacology services when needed.
Are your therapists licensed?
All our practitioners hold appropriate licenses including LICSW, Ph.D., MA, MD, and MFT credentials with specialized certifications.
