Caren Ann Appel, LCSW, MA
My Approach to Therapy
Finding the right therapeutic "fit" can feel daunting, especially when you or your family need help right away. My compassionate, solution-oriented approach can help provide the immediate support you need, while we work towards long-term, sustainable wellness. I have training in several therapeutic models and am extensively trained in trauma therapy and ADHD assessment and treatment, but the bottom line is this: I have been where you are, and I’ve come out the other side. I’m here to help you feel safe, to be able to share what scares you, and help you find your version of authenticity and contentment.
I am passionate about working with women and their partners as they steer through the various stages and complexities of life, with a particular focus on late-diagnosed, neurodivergent female-identifying individuals in helping them better navigate their brains & environs. I am also well-versed in working with LGBTQ+ people and their families toward understanding and healing, including counseling couples with a partner undergoing gender transition.
I am also trained to work with those suffering from perinatal & perimenopausal mood and anxiety disorders. I utilize an eclectic mix of treatment modalities and also drawn on my own neurodivergent, creative background as a published author (pen name: Harper Kincaid) and a working artist.
☎ Contact
caren.appel@dremmabasch.com
(571) 350-0016
Offers teletherapy
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The Catholic University of America
M.S.W. in Clinical and Macro Social Work, 2013San Francisco State University
M.A. in Gender Studies and History, 2003 -
For my undergraduate work, I studied at the University of Miami and the University of New Orleans, followed by a Master’s degree in Gender Studies and History from San Francisco State University and another Master’s degree in clinical and macro social work from The Catholic University of America. I am the recipient of Tulane University’s Amistad Research Institute’s Summer Research Fellowship, where I conducted original research on the roles of women and their psychological stressor during sociopolitical movements. I completed both my practicums in academic, social work settings, in both Arlington and Fairfax Counties, receiving extensive training in IEP and 504 accommodations and disability advocacy. I have also been fortunate over the last several years to work at Jewish Social Service Agency, a DC-area, community mental health organization providing therapy for children, teens, adults, couples, and families.Item description
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LCSW- VA 0904015754
LCSW- DC LC200002922 -
Certified Complex Trauma Professional (CCTP)
Trained Level I, The Gottman Institute
Certified in ADHD Assessment and Treatment
Certified in Family Intervention for Suicide Prevention Training
Certified in Trauma-Informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Member, World Professional Association of Transgender Health