Lakeri Sartin, LICSW, DC | Psychotherapist

About Lakeri Sartin

Focus areas

Adolescent / Teen Issues

Parenting Counseling

Self Esteem Issues

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Peer Relationship Struggles

Women's Mental Health Issues

Codependency

Relationship Struggles

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Individuals

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Trauma Focused

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Psychodynamic

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Christian

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Lakeri Sartin

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 12+ years’ experience supporting children, teens, and adults. I take a collaborative, practical approach to help clients build coping skills, manage anxiety or ADHD, improve executive functioning, and reach goals in a safe, judgment-free space. My approach My approach is collaborative, strengths-based, and practical. I help clients build coping skills, improve emotional regulation, and develop self-awareness in a warm, judgment-free space, tailoring each session to their unique needs and goals. My focus I focus on helping teens and adults navigate life’s challenges, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, and major transitions. I support clients in building coping skills, improving emotional regulation, and developing practical strategies to increase confidence, balance, and self-awareness. My communication style My communication style is warm, approachable, and straightforward. I balance empathy with honesty, creating a space where clients feel heard and understood. I use practical examples and gentle guidance to help clients gain insight, build skills, and make meaningful progress. My journey to mental healthcare I earned my Psychology degree from UC Davis and my MSW from Howard University. I began reuniting families in the foster care system, then spent over a decade as a school social worker supporting students with IEPs and 504 plans. For 15+ years, I’ve provided therapy to children, teens, and adults in private practice. My goals for you I help clients reach their goals by breaking challenges into manageable steps, teaching coping and emotional regulation skills, and using evidence-based strategies. I support reflection, celebrate growth, and adapt our approach as needs evolve to ensure meaningful progress.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Peer Relationship Struggles

Postpartum Depression

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Women's Mental Health Issues

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Peer Relationship Struggles

Postpartum Depression

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - District of Columbia

Education and training

Howard University, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1063849354

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What practice does Lakeri Sartin work with?

Lakeri Sartin works with Rula Health - District of Columbia.

What are common reasons for patients to see Lakeri Sartin?

Lakeri Sartin frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Lakeri Sartin on their profile.