Jodi Gilbert, LCSW, LICSW, CHC

About

Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Washington, DC. Works with Relationship Issues, Life Coaching and Divorce. Sees clients in person and online. Works out of network for insurance. Accepting new clients.

Areas of expertise

• Relationship Issues
• Life Coaching
• Divorce
• Anxiety
• Bisexual
• Coping Skills
• Depression
• Lesbian
• Life Transitions
• Peer Relationships
• Self Esteem

Types of therapy

• CoachingGoal-focused work on the present and future, such as career, performance or life changes, rather than treatment of a mental health condition.
• Compassion FocusedHelps people who are hard on themselves to build warmth and compassion toward themselves, as a counterweight to shame and self-criticism.
• EclecticUses techniques from several approaches, chosen to suit the person and the problem rather than following one model.
• ExistentialExplores life's big questions, such as meaning, freedom, choice, loneliness and death, and how they connect to a person's struggles.
• HumanisticA family of approaches, including person-centered and Gestalt therapy, that emphasize growth, self-awareness and a person's capacity to choose.
• InterpersonalA structured, time-limited therapy focused on relationships and life events, such as conflict, loss or big role changes, and how they affect mood.
• Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)Combines mindfulness practice, paying attention to the present moment without judgment, with ideas from cognitive therapy.
• NarrativeHelps people separate themselves from their problems and retell the stories they hold about their lives in ways that feel truer and more helpful.
• Positive PsychologyFocuses on well-being, strengths, gratitude and what makes life fulfilling, alongside working through difficulties.
• RelationalSees relationships as central to well-being. The relationship with the therapist is used to understand and change patterns in other relationships.
• Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)A short-term, goal-focused approach that spends less time on problems and more on what already works and the small steps toward what the person wants.
• Strength-BasedFocuses on the strengths, skills and resources a person already has, and builds on them to meet challenges.

More details

Sessions

Both in-person and online

Accepting new clients

Yes

Specialties

Relationship Issues, Life Coaching, Divorce, Anxiety, Bisexual, Body Image, Coping Skills, Depression, Infertility, Infidelity, Lesbian, LGBTQ+, Life Transitions, Marital and Premarital, Peer Relationships, Polyamory & ENM, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Self Esteem, Sex Therapy, Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly, Weight Loss, Women's Issues

Insurance

Out of Network

Fees

Individual sessions $200; sliding scale available

Payment methods

American Express, Cash, Check, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa

Ages

Adults, Elders (65+)

Works with

Individuals, Couples, Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied, Gay Allied, Lesbian Allied, Sex Worker Allied, Transgender Allied

Languages

English

Education

Fordham University

Education & qualifications