Business Details
Your Trusted Psychotherapy Partner in Washington, DC
Cathy Eisenhower, LPC, LPC is a dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor and play therapist with extensive experience in child, adolescent, and adult psychotherapy. Specializing in early childhood mental health, trauma, and gender-creative youth, she provides individual, family, and group therapy rooted in empathy and evidence-based practices. Her practice integrates psychoanalytic play therapy, mindfulness, and anti-oppressive clinical frameworks, informed by post-graduate training at the Washington Baltimore Center for Psychoanalysis and clinical supervision at the Lourie Center for Children's Social and Emotional Wellness.As an endorsed Early Childhood Mental Health Specialist and Reflective Supervisor, she supports clinicians through consultation while maintaining active memberships in professional organizations like the American Counseling Association. With a background in academia and a commitment to anti-racist practice, she offers sliding-scale fees and telehealth services to ensure accessible care for diverse clients in Washington, DC and Maryland.
Services
Play Therapy
Family Therapy
Adult Psychotherapy
Reflective Consultation
Parenting Programs
Highlights and features
- Specialized training in psychoanalytic play therapy and trauma-informed care
- Endorsed as Early Childhood Mental Health Specialist by IMHAMD/DC
- Offers sliding scale fees for accessible mental health services
- Integrates anti-oppressive clinical practice frameworks
- Provides reflective consultation for mental health professionals
Associations and certifications
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
- Early Childhood Mental Health Specialist
- Reflective Supervisor and Consultant
- Board-approved clinical supervisor in Maryland
Services
Play Therapy
Individual play therapy helps children express emotions through natural play activities. This evidence-based approach addresses behavioral issues, trauma, and emotional regulation challenges for children aged 0-12. Sessions incorporate caregiver collaboration to track progress and reinforce therapeutic outcomes. The process builds emotional resilience while respecting developmental stages.
Family Therapy
Dyadic and triadic therapy sessions strengthen family relationships through structured interactions. This approach addresses attachment concerns, divorce-related adjustments, and trauma recovery while teaching caregivers responsive communication techniques. Sessions adapt to include infants, toddlers, or adolescents within their family systems.
Adult Psychotherapy
Client-centered psychotherapy addresses anxiety, depression, life transitions, and identity exploration for adults. Mindfulness techniques and psychoanalytic frameworks help clients understand emotional patterns while building coping strategies. Sessions emphasize cultural competence and anti-oppressive practices for diverse client experiences.
Reflective Consultation
Professional consultation supports mental health clinicians working with children and families. This service includes case review, treatment planning guidance, and professional development focused on anti-racist practice and trauma-informed care. Available for individual clinicians or agency teams.
Circle of Security Parenting Program
Research-based parenting program teaches emotional attunement and secure attachment principles. Group sessions help caregivers understand children's behavioral cues while developing responsive caregiving strategies that promote emotional security and healthy development.
People
Cathy Eisenhower
Licensed Professional Counselor
Licensed Professional Counselor with 15+ years of experience in child/adolescent mental health. Specializes in trauma, gender identity, and family systems therapy. Holds advanced training in psychoanalytic play therapy and anti-oppressive clinical practice. Provides consultation for mental health professionals.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer for children?
I provide individual play therapy, parent-child play therapy, and family therapy tailored to children's developmental needs using evidence-based approaches.
Do you accept insurance for mental health services?
I offer sliding scale fees and provide documentation for out-of-network insurance reimbursement. Check with your provider about coverage for Licensed Professional Counselor services.
How do you approach working with gender-nonconforming youth?
I provide affirming care for gender-creative children and teens, offering family support and education while respecting each client's unique identity journey.
Can you help with parenting challenges during divorce?
Yes, I specialize in supporting families through divorce transitions, addressing children's emotional needs while strengthening parent-child relationships through play therapy.
What is your telehealth service availability?
Telehealth sessions are available for psychotherapy and parent consultations, with in-person options for young children when clinically appropriate.
Do you offer consultation for mental health professionals?
I provide reflective consultation for clinicians working with children, families, and parents through individual or group sessions.
