Business Details
Trusted Mental Health Counseling in Washington, DC
Tessa Suppes Counseling has been dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life's challenges since 2005. With over two decades of experience in therapeutic practice, our approach combines evidence-based methodologies and somatic techniques to address trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship dynamics. Our founder, Tessa Suppes Counseling, brings a unique blend of clinical expertise and personal insight, having transitioned from a successful corporate career to specialize in modern psychotherapeutic practices. We prioritize creating a safe, non-judgmental environment where clients can explore their emotions and develop tools for lasting change.Our services are grounded in advanced training across modalities like Emotionally Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy. We serve clients in Washington, DC, and surrounding areas, offering tailored sessions that adapt to individual needs. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our clients' transformative outcomes and testimonials. We believe in empowering clients to achieve emotional regulation, resolve past traumas, and build healthier relationships through compassionate, collaborative care.
Services
Individual Therapy
Couples Counseling
Trauma Resolution
Anxiety Management
Depression Treatment
Family Therapy
Cultural Transition Support
Substance Abuse Counseling
Anger Management
Premarital Counseling
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of experience in trauma-informed therapy.
- Our therapists are trained in advanced modalities like IFS and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy.
- We provide personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
- Our practice combines somatic techniques with traditional therapeutic approaches.
- We maintain a safe, non-judgmental environment for client exploration.
What people say
Changed my life
Game-changer
Safe and comfortable space
Emotional resilience
Lasting personal growth
Services
Individual Therapy
Tailored one-on-one therapy sessions address anxiety, depression, trauma, and personal growth goals. Our clinicians use somatic and cognitive techniques to help clients develop emotional regulation skills and resolve past experiences. Sessions focus on creating personalized strategies for lasting mental health improvements through evidence-based practices.
Couples Counseling
Specialized therapy for partners addressing communication issues, infidelity recovery, and relationship strengthening. We employ Emotionally Focused Therapy and PACT techniques to improve connection and resolve conflicts. Sessions focus on building mutual understanding and developing healthy relationship patterns through structured, goal-oriented interventions.
Trauma Resolution
Advanced trauma therapy using Sensorimotor Psychotherapy and Internal Family Systems techniques to process traumatic experiences. Our approach addresses both recent and complex trauma by integrating mind-body techniques that reduce emotional reactivity and reframe negative experiences into sources of strength and resilience.
Anxiety Management
Comprehensive anxiety treatment combining mindfulness practices with cognitive-behavioral techniques. We help clients understand anxiety's biological basis while developing practical tools for symptom management. Sessions focus on transforming anxiety into actionable information while reducing its physical and emotional impact through somatic regulation techniques.
Family Therapy
Systemic therapy addressing family dynamics, intergenerational patterns, and relationship conflicts. We work with families to improve communication, resolve conflicts, and strengthen connections using evidence-based approaches. Sessions focus on creating healthier family systems through collaborative problem-solving and boundary-setting techniques adapted to each family's unique needs.
People
Tessa Suppes
Licensed Professional Counselor
Trauma-trained therapist with 20+ years of experience in Washington, DC. Specializes in somatic therapies and relationship counseling. Former corporate executive turned mental health expert with advanced training in multiple therapeutic modalities.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
We specialize in individual, couples, and family therapy using evidence-based approaches like Internal Family Systems, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, and Emotionally Focused Therapy.
Do you accept insurance?
We provide Good Faith Estimates for out-of-network reimbursement but do not directly accept insurance. Clients receive detailed documentation for potential insurance claims.
What are your cancellation policies?
We require 48-hour notice for cancellations. Late cancellations or no-shows incur full session fees to maintain scheduling integrity for all clients.
How long are therapy sessions?
Initial sessions last 80 minutes. Subsequent individual sessions are 50 minutes, while couples sessions typically continue at 80 minutes.
What issues do you commonly treat?
We address trauma, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, relationship conflicts, cultural transitions, and family dynamics with specialized therapeutic techniques.
