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Couples therapists in Washington, DC

22 verified listings 12 more licensed therapists from the NPI registry Updated October 1, 2026

22 couples therapists in Washington are listed with details from their own websites. 17 of them offer online sessions, and the approaches mentioned most often are Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method and Internal Family Systems (IFS). Whether you’re working through a hard stretch or getting ready to marry, compare how they work and what they charge below.

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  1. Sharai Bradshaw, LMFT

    Practice details below come from ourinnerjourney.com, which lists several clinicians.

    Type
    Marriage & family therapist
    Approach
    Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Gottman Method
    Sessions
    Online (telehealth)
    Insurance
    Out of network. Ask about a superbill
    Fee
    Free consultation
    Also
    LGBTQ+ affirming
    Visit website of Sharai Bradshaw (opens in a new tab) Book online with Sharai Bradshaw (opens in a new tab) Call Sharai Bradshaw at (202) 618-5875

    Source: ourinnerjourney.com, checked Oct 1, 2026 NPI 1508982679

  2. Racquel Fhima

    Type
    Marriage & family therapist
    Approach
    Gottman Method, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS)
    Sessions
    Online and in person; online for clients in DC, MD and VA
    Fee
    Sliding scale available; free 15-minute consultation
    Also
    Premarital counseling · LGBTQ+ affirming
    New clients
    Listed as accepting new clients
    Visit website of Racquel Fhima (opens in a new tab) Book online with Racquel Fhima (opens in a new tab) Call Racquel Fhima at (202) 743-4884

    Source: kennedycounselingcollective.com, checked Oct 1, 2026 NPI 1972411148

  3. Amber Golden, PhD

    Practice details below come from ourinnerjourney.com, which lists several clinicians.

    Type
    Marriage & family therapist
    Approach
    Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Gottman Method
    Sessions
    Online (telehealth)
    Insurance
    Out of network. Ask about a superbill
    Fee
    Free consultation
    Also
    LGBTQ+ affirming
    Visit website of Amber Golden (opens in a new tab) Book online with Amber Golden (opens in a new tab) Call Amber Golden at (202) 618-5875

    Source: ourinnerjourney.com, checked Oct 1, 2026 NPI 1144103508

12 more licensed therapists from the NPI registry aren’t covered by these filters. See the registry list.

Questions about couples therapy in Washington

How many couples therapists are listed in Washington?

This page lists 22 verified couples therapists in Washington. Another 12 licensed marriage and family therapists with Washington practice addresses appear in the federal NPI registry but haven’t been confirmed yet.

Can we do couples therapy online in District of Columbia?

Yes. 17 of the 22 verified therapists in Washington offer online sessions. A therapist can generally only see clients online while those clients are located in a state where the therapist is licensed, so both partners should be in District of Columbia (or another state where the therapist holds a license) during sessions.

Do couples therapists in Washington take insurance?

Some do. Of the 22 verified therapists, 3 mention Blue Cross Blue Shield, 2 mention Aetna and 2 mention Cigna on their websites. Many plans cover couples therapy only in limited cases, so ask your insurer and the therapist before your first session.

Which couples therapy approaches do therapists in Washington use?

Of the 22 verified therapists, 8 mention Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), 6 mention Gottman Method, 1 mentions Imago and 1 mentions Internal Family Systems (IFS) on their websites. Many therapists combine approaches, so ask how they work with couples and how they trained.

Are couples therapists in Washington accepting new clients?

6 of the 22 verified therapists say on their websites that they’re accepting new clients. Openings change quickly, so contact a therapist to confirm.

Are there couples therapists in Washington with evening or weekend hours?

1 of the 22 verified therapists lists evening or weekend appointments on their websites.

Can we talk to a therapist in Washington before booking?

5 of the 22 verified therapists mention a free consultation. It’s a chance to ask how they work with couples, what they charge and when they have openings.

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