Idea Counseling Services — Counselor in Washington, DC
Address1250 Connecticut Ave NW 7th floor DC, Washington, DC 20036
Phone+1703-209-7624
Websiteideacounselingservices.com
Adam Shane, LPC, Director of Clinical Services at Idea Counseling Services, offers therapy with over 20 years of experience. He provides a safe, empathetic environment to empower clients toward self-actualization. Adam holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Virginia Tech and is licensed in Washington DC, Virginia, and Maryland. His approach involves meeting clients where they are and walking with them toward their goals, addressing emotional and behavioral issues. He is known for being a good listener, validating feelings, and providing sound guidance for processing emotions. Adam works collaboratively with clients to build resilience and achieve personal goals, whether navigating depression, relationship struggles, trauma, or life transitions.
Best for
- Individuals dealing with depression or anxiety
- Couples seeking to improve communication
- Individuals processing trauma
- Clients seeking compassionate support through loss
| Key services | Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy, Virtual sessions, In-person sessions |
| Tags | licensed professional counselor, dc therapist, virginia therapist, maryland therapist, trauma-informed care, evidence-based therapy, empathetic environment, client empowerment, self-actualization, mental health |
Reviews on Google5.0 · 3 reviews
Adam helped me deal with my presenting problems. He is flexible, punctual, and a good listener.
Adam makes you feel heard and seen. He does a great job of validating your feelings and providing sound guidance to help you process your emotions.
Dr.Shane is an outstanding therapist.He is very knowledgeable and easy to talk to.I would highly recommend to anyone in need of the services he provides.
Location
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