Dr. Jo Ellyn Walker
I am a licensed psychologist in Virginia and the District of Columbia. I hold a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology, and I have extensive psychotherapy experience in both university and community mental health settings. I specialize in working with members of historically excluded/marginalized groups; especially women of color.
Some of the issues I have experience and interest in working with include:
Some of the issues I have experience and interest in working with include:
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Anxiety
Depression Family Concerns Relationship Issues Major Life Changes Grief and Loss |
Racial Identity Concerns
Sexual & Gender Identity Concerns Stress Management Existential Concerns Self Esteem & Self Image |
I view therapy as a collaborative, goal-oriented process in which I support clients in making meaningful changes in their lives. This work involves developing coping skills as well as deepening clients’ understanding of their relationship to themselves and others. I strive to create a supportive yet challenging environment that aims to foster clients’ empowerment and build on their existing strengths and resilience. I do this by using an Interpersonal, Existential, Multicultural approach that emphasizes context, identity, meaning-making, and the therapeutic relationship as central to the change process. Clients often describe me as: warm, understanding, and empathic; and express appreciation for my use of humor, directness, and authenticity during our clinical interactions.
I offer all clients a 30 minute phone or video conference consultation, free of charge.
Following this consultation, my fee is $180 per 55-minute session.
I offer all clients a 30 minute phone or video conference consultation, free of charge.
Following this consultation, my fee is $180 per 55-minute session.