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    ABOUT CHRISTOPHER STRALEY

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    Christopher Straley
    Christopher L. Straley,

    LICSW, CGP

    Licensed Clinical Social Worker in DC

    OFFICE LOCATION

       3000 Connecticut Avenue, NW Suite 134

       Washington, DC 20008

     

    Handicap access:  Partial – ramps and elevators, however restroom is narrow
    Metro Rail:  Red line, .5 mile walk from either Cleveland Park or Woodley Park stops
    Metrobus:  Connecticut Avenue buses
    Parking:  On street parking available  (However, do not park on Connecticut Ave. during rush hour restricted times - 7:00–9:30 a.m. and 4:00–6:30 p.m.)

    CONTACT

       Phone:  202.270.0856
       Email: 
    cstraley@lgbtc.com

       Website: christopherstraley.com

    MY APPROACH

    Research search shows that regardless of the theory that various therapists use, the most important aspect of therapy is the therapeutic relationship between the client and the therapist – a relationship with trust, understanding, acceptance and genuineness. I pay a great deal of attention to the quality of our relationship. I believe that this relationship can be especially important as we live in a society, in which we are constantly connected electronically, but have difficulty connecting emotionally with each other.

    With over 15 years of experience, I have found that therapy works best when it is a collaborative effort. To that effect, I am interactive in our sessions together, working to identify goals, asking questions, making observations, and asking for feedback as we make progress together.

    Training and education are important to provide the best treatment possible, and are a large part in doing my own work, so that I can best help you. I use cognitive behavioral and insight oriented therapies to create a treatment that meets your individual needs and concerns, working with you to achieve immediate and long lasting changes.

     

     

    PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

    LICENSES
    Licensed Clinical Social Worker, DC

     

    EDUCATION

    Master’s of Social Work - West Virginia University

    Bachelor’s of Arts, Psychology & Sociology - West Virginia University

     

    PRACTICUM/INTERNSHIPS

    Chestnut Ridge Hospital, Morgantown, West Virginia

    West Virginia University Hospitals, Morgantown, West Virginia

     

    POST-GRADUATE TRAINING

    Washington School of Psychiatry, 2007-2009, and 2012-2014

     

    CERTIICATIONS & SPECIAL TRAINING

    Certified Group Psychotherapist, American Group Psychotherapy Association

    Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Washington School of Psychiatry

    Erickson Hypnosis, Level I

    Addictions

     

     

    AREAS OF EXPERTISE

    • Personal Growth

    • Addictions/Substance Abuse/Sexual Compulsion; including crystal meth, sex fusion, and porn addiction

    • Abstinence, 12-Step, and Harm Reductionist Approaches

    • Coming Out/Sexuality Issues

    • Couples/Partner Counseling; including issues around open relationships and infidelity

    • Separations/Breaking Up

    • Life Transitions

    • Depression/Anxiety

    • Male Issues

    • Mourning/Grief; including pet bereavement

     

     

    SERVICES

    Individual, couples, and group psychotherapy

     

     

    PAYMENT POLICIES AND INSURANCE

    I accept some insurances, including Blue Cross/Blue Shield. If I am not paneled with your insurance provider, many offer out-of-network benefits which will provide some reimbursement to you depending on your individual plan. I will provide the necessary documentation that you will need to get reimbursed. If you decide to use your health insurance plan, I ask that you contact your insurance provider before our first session to determine what your co-pay, deductible, and co-insurance may be. I also accept cash, check, and most credit/debit cards, as payment.

     

     

    AVAILABILITY

    ​Monday–Saturday, times vary by day.

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