Leila Bremer, Psy.D. — Psychologist in Washington, DC
Address1330 New Hampshire Ave NW STE 106 DC, Washington, DC 20036
Phone+1202-887-0404
Websitedrleilabremer.com
Leila Bremer is a clinical psychologist practicing in Washington, D.C. She utilizes a psychodynamic approach, believing early experiences shape current relationships and expectations. Her psychotherapy aims to help patients examine lifelong patterns of thought, feeling, and behavior to alleviate depression and anxiety, fostering self-awareness and a more cohesive identity. Bremer integrates cognitive-behavioral techniques for specific issues like phobias, while maintaining an understanding of underlying vulnerabilities. Her approach is collaborative and supportive, guiding patients toward greater insight, conscious control, agency, and more satisfying relationships. She holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Rutgers University and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Georgetown University, where she later served as a Trauma Specialist and Adjunct Clinical Supervisor. Bremer has been in private practice in Dupont Circle since 2004.
Best for
- Individuals seeking insight into lifelong patterns
- Adults experiencing depression or anxiety
- Young adults and late adolescents
- Pregnant and postpartum women
| Key services | Psychotherapy, Psychodynamic therapy, Cognitive-behavioral therapy integration, Treatment planning, Clinical supervision |
| Tags | psychodynamic therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, depression, anxiety, trauma, private practice, washington dc, psychologist, self-awareness, relationships |
Reviews on Google5.0 · 1 reviews
I had a very positive experience with Dr. Bremer. During my approximate 14 sessions with her, she intuitively seemed to know how to apply the appropriate level of guidance/interpretation at certain times, and to just listen at other times, which allowed me to recognize things on my own as I opened up. During the actual four months of therapy I was experiencing small self-awareness moments here and there, which were helpful. However, what I later realized, about a year after therapy, was that she had put in place a system of thought patterns that eventually congealed into some very meaningful "A-Ha" moments for me which were even more helpful!
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