Pride Therapy DC — Psychotherapist in Washington, DC
Phone+1202-656-7132
Websitepridetherapydc.com
Michael Mancilla is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with over 20 years of experience serving the LGBTQ+ community. As a Proud and "Out" Latinx therapist, he utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Techniques and Trauma-Informed care, having studied with Bessel Van der Kolk. Mancilla's approach focuses on helping clients understand how their past stories impact their present, empowering them to create new narratives for a happier future. He offers supportive therapy with an empathetic ear and concrete solutions, aiming to help individuals remember who they are beyond their experiences. Mancilla is also the author of "Love in The Time of HIV: The Gay Mans Guide To Sex, Dating and Relationships" and is completing "The Purple Couch: Love, Anxiety and Who We Become."
Best for
- LGBTQ+ individuals
- Transgender youth and families
- Clients seeking narrative therapy
- LGBTQ+ expats
| Key services | Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Video sessions, Clinical supervision |
| Tags | lgbtq therapist, psychotherapist, washington dc, trauma, anxiety, couples counseling, gender affirming care, online therapy, latinx therapist, narrative therapy |
Location
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