Treatment Specialties

Top Specialties for Individuals

  • Parenting

  • Relationships

  • Self-Esteem

Others Offered for Individuals

  • Academics/Learning
  • Anxiety/Stress
  • Body Image
  • Combination Anxiety/Depression
  • Depression/Sadness
  • Diversity/Cultural Identity
  • Divorce
  • Eating Disorders
  • Grief/Loss
  • Infertility
  • Life Transitions
  • Men's Issues
  • Midlife Concerns
  • Obsessions/Compulsions
  • Sexuality/Intimacy
  • Substance Abuse/Use
  • Trauma
  • Women's Issues
  • Work/Career

Top Specialties for Couples

  • Communication

  • Parenting Issues

  • Relationship Enhancement

Others Offered for Couples

  • Conflict
  • Cultural Concerns
  • Depression/Anxiety
  • Difficulty with In-Laws/Extended Family
  • Divorce/Breaking Up Counseling
  • Health Concerns
  • Intimacy/Sexual Problems
  • Loss/Death
  • Premarital Counseling
  • Work-Family Balance

Provided Therapy Types

  • Chairwork
  • Client-Centered/Person-Centered Therapy
  • Integrative Therapy

Availability

  • In-Person Appointments

  • Virtual Appointments

Appointment availability is dependent on both yours and the therapist’s schedules aligning. Complete our matching assessment to find an appointment that works with your schedule.


Working with Ela Perra

How do you approach the beginning of your therapeutic work together?

I feel honored to support you as you take this important step. I listen with empathy and intention not simply to hear your story, but to deeply understand the root of your difficulties, so we can create meaningful and lasting change.

What do you hope for your patients once you've concluded therapy?

My hope is that each client reaches the goals that matter most to them and feels free to live with greater authenticity, spontaneity, and joy no longer limited by patterns shaped by past experiences. I also hope they leave therapy knowing they have a trusted place to return to whenever they wish to


Location

Approximate office location for Ela Perra

Exact office address hidden

Near Washington, DC 20036


Insurance Accepted

  • Out-of-Network

Frequently Asked Questions

  • No more guessing when it comes to your mental health care.

    • Choosing the right therapist for you and your needs is key to the success of therapy.
    • We help you sort who's the right therapist or counselor for you by taking a deep dive into your needs and preferences.
    • Ela may be a good fit for you, but we’ll check for you.
  • If Ela is a good match for you, you'll have the opportunity to to request a therapy appointment.

    • To help you reach our mental health goals, Ela will show as an option for you to consider if they are a good match.
    • Ela might not be accepting new patients and we believe that getting therapy when you're looking for it is key.
    • We assist you by showing you therapists who are currently taking new patients.
  • You'll tell us your needs and preferences in a therapist in about 9 minutes.

  • You’ll tell us about your current challenges and struggles.

    • First, we gather practical details like when you're available for therapy appointments and where you're searching for.
    • Then, we dive even deeper and use our science-backed system to find potential therapists for you based on your symptoms, struggles and hopes for therapy.
    • You'll then choose from a highly personalized list.
    • If we can't find someone for you instantly, we can even continue our search for you!
  • You'll likley have choice when it comes to when you start therapy.

    • When you're presented with therapists to choose from you'll be given their next availability.
    • Openings can be within the next day or two or the following week.
    • Often you'll have multiple choices among a curated listed of therapists and you'll see what openings they have for you.

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