Business Details
Psychotherapy Services in Washington, DC
Cathy Eisenhower, LPC, LPC is a Licensed Professional Counselor and play therapist with over two decades of experience in mental health. Specializing in early childhood mental health, gender-creative children and teens, and families navigating divorce or trauma, she provides individual, family, and group therapy for clients from infancy to adulthood. Her practice integrates psychoanalytic play therapy, mindfulness-based interventions, and attachment-focused approaches, informed by advanced training at the Washington Baltimore Center for Psychoanalysis and clinical work at the Lourie Center for Children's Social and Emotional Wellness.As an Early Childhood Mental Health Specialist and Reflective Supervisor, she offers consultation to clinicians while maintaining active teaching roles in psychoanalytic and social work programs. Her anti-oppressive clinical practice prioritizes cultural sensitivity and developmental understanding across the lifespan.
Services
Play Therapy
Family Therapy
Adult Psychotherapy
Parenting Program
Telehealth Services
Child & Adolescent Therapy
Reflective Consultation
Early Intervention
Gender-Nonconforming Support
Highlights and features
- Specialized expertise in early childhood mental health and gender-creative youth
- Advanced training in psychoanalytic play therapy and attachment-based interventions
- Offers telehealth and in-person sessions for accessibility
- Integrates mindfulness practices with traditional therapeutic approaches
- Provides sliding scale fees for financial accessibility
Services
Play Therapy
Individual play therapy helps children express emotions through natural play activities. This approach addresses behavioral issues, trauma, and emotional regulation challenges for children under 12. Therapists work separately with children while providing parental guidance sessions to track progress and improve family dynamics.
Family Therapy
Family therapy sessions address relationship dynamics and communication patterns. This service supports families navigating divorce, gender identity exploration, or trauma recovery through structured sessions that include caregivers and children in various configurations.
Adult Psychotherapy
Individual therapy for adults focuses on emotional regulation, identity exploration, and life transition challenges. The practice incorporates mindfulness techniques and psychoanalytic approaches to address anxiety, depression, and relationship issues affecting overall well-being.
Circle of Security Parenting Program
This evidence-based parenting program teaches caregivers to understand children's emotional needs. Participants learn attachment principles through group sessions that combine education with practical application for improving parent-child relationships.
Telehealth Services
Secure virtual therapy sessions provide accessible mental health care for clients unable to attend in-person appointments. This service maintains therapeutic continuity through HIPAA-compliant video platforms while following strict confidentiality protocols.
People
Cathy Eisenhower
Licensed Professional Counselor
Licensed Professional Counselor with 20+ years experience in child/adolescent mental health. Specializes in play therapy, gender identity issues, and trauma recovery. Holds advanced training from Washington Baltimore Center for Psychoanalysis and George Washington University.
Questions
What age groups do you work with?
I work with children from infancy through young adulthood, adapting therapeutic approaches to each developmental stage.
How do parents participate in child therapy?
Parents receive regular progress updates and guidance through separate sessions, with involvement levels tailored to each child's needs.
Do you accept insurance?
I provide documentation for out-of-network insurance reimbursement and offer sliding scale fees based on financial need.
What telehealth options are available?
Secure video sessions are available through HIPAA-compliant platforms for clients throughout Washington, DC and Maryland.
How do you approach gender identity support?
I provide affirming care for gender-expansive youth while offering education and support to families navigating these issues.
