JAY STERNBERG — Counselor in Washington, DC
Address1629 K St NW DC, Washington, DC 20006
Phone+1202-600-6137
Websitejaysternberg.com
Jay Sternberg is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) based in Washington, D.C. He holds an MSW from the University of Georgia and a BA in philosophy from the University of Illinois. With extensive experience in outpatient mental health settings, Sternberg has worked with diverse clients across various demographics. His approach is informed by training in Gottman Couples Therapy and Relationship Enhancement Therapy, enabling him to assist individuals and couples with relationship challenges, conflict resolution, and communication improvement. Sternberg also leverages his prior career at AARP, where he focused on financial, work, and health issues, to support clients navigating retirement transitions, money matters, career changes, caregiving, and chronic health conditions. His personal background in speed skating, ballet, and writing influences his work, aiming to help clients unleash creativity for enhanced performance and satisfaction.
Best for
- Individuals experiencing relationship difficulties
- Couples seeking to improve communication
- Clients navigating career or retirement transitions
- Individuals dealing with chronic health issues
| Key services | Psychotherapy, Couples therapy, Relationship counseling, Individual therapy |
| Tags | psychotherapy, social worker, LICSW, couples counseling, relationship therapy, career counseling, retirement, gottman method, washington dc |
Location
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