One of our deepest wishes and most
profound fears
is to be seen
exactly as we are

Jennifer Bakalar, Ph.D.
(she/her/hers)

Clinical Psychologist

Whether you are ready to start psychotherapy or you're still deciding --

Whether you have had therapy in the past or this will be your first experience --

You deserve to feel heard, respected, and welcome to share at your pace.

We begin where you are.

Services

Notice regarding COVID-19:

As we move through the ongoing uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, our collective safety is a top priority. I am continuously monitoring the recommendations issued by federal and local health authorities including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the DC Department of Health.

Appointments are available both in person or virtually with an encrypted tele-mental health platform.

Contact

Crisis Resources

National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

Call 988

https://988lifeline.org/

Veterans Crisis Line

Dial 988 + Press 1

Text: 838255

https://www.veteranscrisisline.net

National Sexual Assault Hotline

1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

https://www.rainn.org/resources

National Domestic Violence Hotline

1-800-799-SAFE (7233)

https://www.thehotline.org/

Trans Lifeline

1-877-565-8860

The Trevor Project Saving Young LGBTQ Lives:

1-866-488-7386

Text START to 678678

IMAlive Crisis Chat

www.IMAlive.org

National Crisis Text Line

Text HOME to 741741

Are you a young person of color?

Text STEVE to 741741

Get in Touch

To learn more, please reach out to schedule a complimentary phone consultation below.

I look forward to speaking with you --

Office Location:

2000 P St, NW

Washington, D.C. 20036

Closest Metro: Dupont Circle

Phone: (202) 932-0893

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Thank you for your message!

Jennifer Bakalar, Ph.D. (she/her/hers)

Clinical Psychologist

Whether you are ready to start psychotherapy or you're still deciding -- Whether you have had therapy in the past or this will be your first experience -- You deserve to feel heard, respected, and welcome to share at your pace. We begin where you are.

Get in Touch

Jennifer Bakalar, Ph.D.
(she/her/hers)

Whether you are ready to start psychotherapy or you're still deciding --

Whether you have had therapy in the past or this will be your first experience --

You deserve to feel heard, respected, and welcome to share at your pace.

We begin where you are.