Linda Berman, Washington, DC | Psychotherapist

About Linda Berman

Focus areas

Anxiety

Couples Therapy

Life Transition

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Depression

Social Skills Training (SST)

Confidence Issues

Eating Disorder

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Seniors (65+)

Couples

Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Positive Psychology

Family / Marital

Strength-Based

Person-Centered

Interpersonal

Identity

Gender

Female

Sexuality

Straight

Faith

Jewish

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Linda Berman

While I have worked, earlier in my career, in psychiatric hospitals and community mental health centers, I have practiced independently for the past 31 years. I primarily see individuals--adults and adolescents--and couples in therapy. My therapeutic approach with people would be called integrative. I draw on cognitive-behavioral therapy, which involves helping people to learn to think and behave differently. Anxiety-laden thought as well as anger directed toward oneself are important to overcome, for they lead to personal suffering and interfere with functioning well. I also draw on psychodynamically-oriented therapy, which explores how earlier life experiences, particularly in one's family of origin, have shaped attitudes and behavior patterns that play out unproductively in current relationships. I place a premium on helping people understand the emotions they are experiencing about those matters that are most important to them, especially when such feelings may not be easy to grasp. I do not believe, when it comes to therapy, that one size fits all. I tailor how I proceed to the specific needs of the person with whom I am working. I take an active role in offering people perspective in relation to their concerns and issues, but I am always open to feedback myself about how the therapy is progressing. My undergraduate degree is from Boston University, where I majored in English Literature. I have a Master's degree in Early Childhood Education, which I received from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. My Master's degree in Social Work came from the University of California at Berkeley, where I did my clinical training.

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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance

Initial session: $150 for 45 minutes

Ongoing session: $130 for 45 minutes

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Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Psychosexual Evaluation

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Agoraphobia

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Office location

Linda Berman, LCSW

818 18th St NW, Lowr 18, Washington, DC 20006

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Education and background

Practice names

Linda Berman, LCSW

Education and training

University of California, Berkeley, Master's in Clinical Social Work
University of Massachusetts Amherst, Master’s in Early Childhood Education
Boston University (Bachelor's)

Awards and publications

The Goodbye Painting (children's book)

NPI number

1164502456

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What practice does Linda Berman work with?

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Where is Linda Berman's office located?

Linda Berman's office is located at 818 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20006.

What are common reasons for patients to see Linda Berman?

Linda Berman frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Linda Berman on their profile.