Personal Statement
As our lives evolve, we inevitably experience periods of loss, frustration and conflict that signal the need for better understanding and change. Are you experiencing a major life change or challenge? Job loss, relationship breakups, divorce, death, disappointment, or other crisis? Your angry, sad, anxious or lonely feelings may feel overwhelming, but you do not have to go through this alone. I can walk the journey with you to a more comfortable relationship with yourself, your life, and others.
I am a psychotherapist who works with individuals, couples and groups. In addition to being a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), I am also certified in group psychotherapy (CGP), adjunct professor at American University and the founder of Aida Therapy.
With a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering and two Master's degrees, in Business Administration and Social Work, I have have over 35 years of experience in public, private, and non-profit organizations. I use a combination of psychological acumen, business experience, mindful awareness, and multicultural sensitivity in my Dupont Circle therapy practice to help clients grow through their adversity to lead balanced and fulfilling lives.
Rob specializes in helping people with life transitions, chemical dependency, sexual compulsivity, relationship issues, anxiety & mood dysregulation, and LGBT issues. He studied and practiced Zazen (a form of sitting meditation) with the Mintwood Zendo sangha, a Zen meditation group for the gay community and friends. Rob is also a member of the Red Well Theater Group, a troupe of psychotherapists who present dramatic readings of stage plays to illuminate the complexities of relationships and the universal need for mutual recognition.
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Click HereClient Focus (Age)
- Adults
- Elders (65+)
Faith
- Buddhist
Therapy Specialties
- Addiction
- Anxiety
- Codependency
- Emotional Disturbance
- Gender Identity
- LGBTQ Issues
- Life Coaching
- Men's Issues
- Obsessive Compulsive
- Relationship Issues
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Addiction
- Stress
Treatment Orientation
- Attachment-based
- Coaching
- Eclectic
- Existential
- Gestalt
- Imago
- Mindfulness Based Approaches
- Narrative
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Transpersonal
Modality
- Individuals
- Couples
- Family
- Group
Accepted Insurance Plans
- Out Of Network
Years in Practice
10+ years
Services Fee
- Therapy Session $150-$300
Payments Accepted
American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Licenses
License Name | License | State | Year |
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Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) | LC50078567 | DC | 2006 |
Certifications
Name | Year |
---|---|
Certified Group Psychotherapist (CGP) | 2009 |
Associations
Name | Duration |
---|---|
National Association of Social Workers (NASW) | 2003-Present |
Education
School | Degree | Major | Year |
---|---|---|---|
Catholic University | MSW | Social Work | 2006 |
Clemson University | MS | Business Administration | 1996 |
University of Florida | BS | Chemical Engineering | 1979 |
Languages
- English
Office Address
Aida Therapy PLLC
1801 Connecticut Avenue NW, 3rd Floor
Washington, District of Columbia 20009