Ilana Kaplan, MSW, LGSW

About

Social Worker in Washington, DC. Works with Anxiety, Depression and Life Transitions. Sees clients in person and online. Works out of network for insurance. Accepting new clients.

Areas of expertise

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Life Transitions
• Anger Management
• Coping Skills
• Grief
• Parenting
• Peer Relationships
• School Issues
• Self Esteem
• Stress Management
• Trauma and PTSD

Types of therapy

• Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)Helps people make room for difficult thoughts and feelings instead of fighting them, and commit to actions that fit what matters to them.
• Attachment-basedLooks at early bonds with caregivers and how they shape relationships and emotions now, and works toward a greater sense of safety and connection.
• Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)A structured, practical therapy that looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions affect each other, and teaches skills for changing unhelpful thinking and habits.
• Emotionally FocusedTreats emotions as a guide to change. Often used with couples, to understand patterns of conflict and rebuild a secure bond.
• Expressive ArtsUses several creative forms, such as art, music, movement, writing or drama, to explore feelings and experiences.
• IntegrativeCombines more than one therapy approach, fitted to the person's needs.
• Motivational InterviewingA collaborative style of conversation that helps people explore mixed feelings about a change and find their own reasons to make it.
• Play TherapyUses play, toys and games to help children express feelings and work through problems in a way that suits their age.
• PsychodynamicExplores how past experiences, relationships and feelings outside awareness shape how a person thinks and acts today.
• SandplayThe person builds scenes in a tray of sand with small figures, as a way to express what is hard to put into words. Used with children and adults.
• Strength-BasedFocuses on the strengths, skills and resources a person already has, and builds on them to meet challenges.
• Trauma FocusedTherapy for people affected by trauma. Puts safety and pacing first, and helps process painful memories so they have less hold on daily life.

More details

Sessions

Both in-person and online

Accepting new clients

Yes

Specialties

Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions, ADHD, Anger Management, Body Image, Caregivers, Child, Chronic Illness, Coping Skills, Emotional Disturbance, Grief, Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD), Parenting, Peer Relationships, School Issues, Self Esteem, Sexual Abuse, Sleep or Insomnia, Stress, Trauma and PTSD

Insurance

Out of Network

Payment methods

American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Ages

Children (6 to 10), Preteen, Teen, Adults

Works with

Individuals

Languages

English

Gender

Female

Education

University of Michigan

Education & qualifications