Dr. Elaina Vasserman-Stokes, PhD, Licensed Professional Counselor — Psychotherapist in Washington, DC
Address1350 Connecticut Ave NW #1225 DC, Washington, DC 20036
Phone+1240-232-6236
Websitedoctorelainastokes.com
Dr. Elaina Vasserman-Stokes is a Licensed Professional Counselor and psychotherapist practicing in Washington, D.C. She offers individual psychotherapy and psychoanalysis for children and adults, drawing on attachment and relational theories, as well as self-psychology. Her approach is insight-oriented, emphasizing collaboration, kindness, curiosity, and a supportive environment to help clients reshape difficult experiences. Dr. Vasserman-Stokes is also an assistant professor in Clinical Psychology and Counseling, with a background that includes a postdoctoral fellowship at The Lourie Center for Children's Social and Emotional Wellness. She is experienced in talk and play therapies and is bilingual in English and Russian.
Best for
- Children and adults
- Clients with trauma history
- Individuals experiencing grief
- Military families
| Key services | Individual psychotherapy, Child/adolescent talk therapy, Child/adolescent play therapy, Psychoanalysis, Parenting support, Clinical supervision |
| Languages | English, Russian |
| Tags | psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, child therapy, adult therapy, trauma, grief, life transitions, lgbtq counseling, bilingual, washington dc |
Reviews on Google5.0 · 4 reviews
Dr. Vasserman-Stokes is a fantastic therapist who shows a great deal of compassion for those she treats. She is highly skilled at working with both children and adults. She is wonderful!
I cannot recommend Dr. Vasserman-Stokes more highly. She possesses a genuine warmth and curiosity that makes her a wonderful colleague and an even better clinician.
Dr. Vassermann Stokes is truly wonderful! She is very professional and knowledgeable, yet down to earth and kind. I highly recommend her for both children and adults.
Dr. Stokes has an expertise in working with children and adults with a trauma history. She is a warm and supportive therapist who is a helpful guide for her clients as they make sense of the events that have happened to them. She also specializes in helping clients work through grief and loss. She has a great deal of experience working with the families of children who have chronic illnesses. She provides a safe environment for her clients to explore difficult feelings and be vulnerable enough to make changes in their lives.
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