Dr. L Pittman

I have had the unique experience of living in and traveling to different parts of the USA and the world. As a result, I have interacted with(in) different cultures, individuals, and situations/circumstances in various parts of the world that have challenged me to embrace others in a way that allows me to have a level of empathy and compassion that contributes to my effectiveness as a clinician.

Goal-setting has always been a staple in my life, and it lends itself very well to my work with clients. I have the degrees (Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology), licenses (Virginia, District of Columbia, Wisconsin, and the United Kingdom), and work experience (20+years, including the last 10 years in DC and VA) that would be expected for a psychologist. I also have the drive, determination, and motivation to help others attain their goals, and work towards an enhanced well-being.

I work with adults to address issues related to anxiety, adjustment, depression, focus/concentration/time management, identity (including athlete identity), expatriation/repatriation, managing interpersonal conflict, and grief.

I primarily draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to work with individuals to examine their thought processes, and the impact of those thought processes on their emotions, behaviors, and subsequent decision-making. Within this, the client is seen as the “expert,” and the therapist is a facilitator in the process of identifying strengths for the client to build upon for self-improvement. I incorporate a direct-yet-compassionate approach to helping clients make progress towards becoming their best selves.

The availability displayed is for scheduling an initial phone consultation to evaluate therapeutic fit/compatibility. If deemed appropriate, the first therapy session will be scheduled following this consultation. If you have any questions about this, please feel free to email me at [email protected].

The first session (which is typically 50-55 minutes) tends to focus on gathering of information about the client's background as it relates to the presenting concern, and identifying the focus of therapy and subsequent goals for treatment.