At Washington Behavioral Medicine Associates (WBMA), we specialize in providing personalized therapy services tailored to meet the unique needs of every individual. Our evidence-based, compassionate approach ensures that every patient receives the support they need within a strong therapeutic relationship.
Why Choose WBMA for Therapy?
Our dedicated providers employ a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches, tailored to meet each patient’s unique needs. Therapy at WBMA is delivered within the framework of a carefully matched, supportive relationship with one of our highly trained clinicians, ensuring personalized care in a compassionate and nurturing environment.
Collaboration is at the heart of our approach. Our providers work closely with WBMA psychiatrists, caregivers, other medical and mental health professionals, and community members (e.g., teachers) to offer comprehensive and holistic care—always with consent. We also welcome patients seeking expressive therapies, such as art, drama, and music, and provide telehealth options, including parent coaching, for added convenience and accessibility.
Explore Our Therapy Options
Individual Child Therapy
We know one of the hardest difficulties caregivers face is worry for their children. We are here to help, and we want you to leave our office after the very first meeting feeling supported and understood.
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Individual Adolescent Therapy
The teenage world is complex and ever-changing, as is the teenage brain. Social interactions ebb and flow, moods change frequently, and academic pressure is intense. Whether your teen asks for help, or whether you seek us out because of your concern, we are here to help!
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Individual Adult Therapy
We know it can be hard to ask for help. Our primary goal is to help you feel comfortable doing so. Our supportive, inclusive, compassionate therapists are trained in a variety of evidence-based modalities to support you and meet you ‘where you are’ at the moment.
Older Adults Therapy
Our team of specialists, including social workers, addresses the unique emotional and psychological needs of aging adults. Our therapy services offer a personalized care approach, supporting independent living, caregiving, and overall well-being.
Please contact Rene Laje for additional information: renelaje@yahoo.com
Parent Coaching
Our Parent Coaching model is based within the relational neurosciences and attachment theory. Our psychotherapists will work together with you to set goals and to identify the focus of parent coaching.
Comprehensive Support
Our team provides a range of integrated care options, including individual, group, art, and family therapy, parenting support, testing, and advanced treatments such as neuromodulation and psychopharmacology. Each plan is tailored to your specific needs for effective and compassionate care.
For specialized needs, we also offer referrals to trusted providers, ensuring access to additional resources and support.
Group Therapy
Group therapy helps to simulate ‘real world’ social interactions. It can be helpful for individuals of all ages as a primary therapy, or as an adjunct to individual therapy. Group therapy may involve talk, game play, and/or expressive therapies. Groups are based on age and presenting concerns and desires, and are intended more to provide support.
Art Therapy
Art Therapy is a form of visual expressive communication which can circumvent the limitations of language. This visual and symbolic expression fosters self-esteem and self-awareness, cultivates emotional resilience, promotes insight, enhances social interactions, and empowers the individual to reduce and resolve conflicts and distress. It is also used to improve cognitive executive functioning and sensory-motor functions.
EMDR
EMDR helps children and adults of all ages to address a wide range of issues including anxiety, phobias, chronic illness, depression, eating disorders, grief and loss, personality disorders, PTSD, and other trauma-related issues.
Family Therapy
Family therapy is sometimes more helpful than individual therapy for a child or as an adjunct to a child’s therapy. It may also be helpful in a time of significant change, transition, or loss, or when sibling rivalry or general familial conflict is high. Family therapy builds attachment and communication.
Couple Therapy
Couples therapy is available for couples of every background. Some couples seek out therapy when going through rough patches, while others seek therapy to ensure positive communication (e.g., among couples with different neurotypes), even when they are doing well (e.g., premarital counseling). Our experienced therapists will help you navigate problems, small or large, and improve understanding, to foster connection.
In-Person Groups
- Collaborative Learning
- Executive Functioning & Regulating (CLEaR)
- Therapeutic Tabletop
- Roleplaying Game Group
- Musical Expression
- Therapeutic Group
Telehealth Groups
The Washington Behavioral Medicine Associates is at the forefront of integrating telehealth into modern therapeutic practices, ensuring that all individuals—regardless of their geographical location or mobility constraints—have access to high-quality mental health services. Our telehealth platform expands the reach of our specialized services, making mental health support accessible and convenient. By embracing digital solutions, we continue to innovate and adapt, offering personalized care through various virtual groups designed to meet the unique needs of our diverse clientele. This approach not only aligns with contemporary needs for flexibility and accessibility but also exemplifies our commitment to the well-being of each individual we serve.
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