My Approach to Helping
Dr. Featherson has a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology and is a licensed psychologist in both DC and Maryland. She specializes in working with trauma, depression, and anxiety. Dr. Featherson has garnered extensive experience working with individuals of all ages, families, and groups. Her accumulation of knowledge has allowed her to work with a number of mental health concerns including but not limited to trauma, depression, relationship problems, anxiety, low self-esteem and self-worth, suicidal ideation, self-harm, bullying, grief, divorce, separation, attention-deficit hyperactivity (ADHD), posttraumatic stress (PTSD), oppositional defiant (ODD), reactive attachment (RAD), conduct issues, anger management, adjustment and developmental disorders, phase of life problems, learning, and medical disabilities. Dr. Featherson utilizes an integrative and systems approach that is personalized to each individual, group, or family unit. This has also allowed her to gain experience in several modalities, including but not limited to cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), cognitive behavioral therapy-trauma-focused (CBT-TF), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), developmental individual differences relationship therapy (DIR), and solution-focused, and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). Additionally, when working with children, Dr. Featherson ensures consultation, guidance, and psychoeducation with parents and schools as needed. Overall, Dr. Featherson’s goal is to meet you where you are and provide you with what you need to meet your goals by helping you get to where you want to be.