Finding Your Voice in DC: How Therapy Can Help You Speak Your Truth

May 20

Speaking your truth can feel scary, especially when you’ve been taught to stay quiet to keep the peace or protect yourself. Maybe you grew up feeling like your feelings didn’t matter or like you had to hide parts of your identity. That silence can settle deep inside us, creating a disconnect between who we are and how we show up in the world.

I know that living here in Washington, DC can feel overwhelming—especially right now. Between fear of the current administration, stress about shifting policies, and anger toward government decisions, it’s easy to feel unheard, unseen, or even silenced. Many people carry that weight, making it harder to speak honestly and reclaim the parts of themselves that have been pushed down or dismissed.

I work with people who are ready to come home to themselves—to speak honestly, even when it’s hard, and reclaim the parts of themselves that have been silenced.

In therapy with me, we create a space where your voice is not only heard but valued. Gestalt therapy invites you to experiment with expression in the moment—whether through words, movement, or even silence—and notice what feels authentic.

Through Adlerian approaches, we explore the ways your early relationships and community shaped your beliefs about yourself and your right to be seen and heard. We work to challenge those old scripts and replace them with narratives that affirm your worth and power.

Somatic and body process techniques support you in connecting to the sensations beneath your words, helping you ground your voice in your body. This makes speaking your truth feel more embodied and less overwhelming.

Mindfulness and Zen-informed practices cultivate a compassionate awareness of your fears and hesitations, so you can approach vulnerability with kindness rather than judgment.

This trauma-focused, queer, neurodivergent, kink, poly/enm, and BIPOC-affirming psychotherapy in DC recognizes the many ways oppression can silence us—and the courage it takes to reclaim your voice. You don’t have to do this alone.

If you’re searching for a therapist in Washington, DC who understands identity, embodiment, and the deep work of reclaiming your voice, I invite you to reach out for a free 15-minute consultation. Let’s see if working together feels right for you.

Email me at Glen@GestaltGlen.com, call me at 202-922-5747, or visit GestaltGlen.com to schedule your call today.