Expert therapy services for anxiety, relationships, and life transitions
Finding Your Ground: A Compassionate Approach to Anxiety, Teens, and Life Transitions
By Lele Fagan, LCSW, LCSW-C, LICSW | Licensed in DC, Maryland, North Carolina, Texas, and Hawaii
Welcome! I’m Lele Fagan, and I believe everyone deserves a space to be seen, heard, and truly understood.
Life comes with layers of complexity—from the turbulent waters of adolescence to the inevitable shifts and anxieties that define adulthood. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) serving diverse individuals and families, my goal is not just to manage symptoms, but to foster deep, lasting change that honors your individual strengths.
I am proud to offer convenient, secure telehealth therapy services to clients residing across the District of Columbia (DC), Maryland (MD), North Carolina (NC), Texas (TX), and Hawaii (HI).
"I’m dedicated to supporting individuals across the lifespan from young people finding their footing to older adults facing life transitions." - Lele
My experience has shown me that true healing happens through connection. I specialize in the areas where life often feels most challenging:
1. Navigating Anxiety and Stress
Anxiety can feel like a constant, unwelcome companion. Whether it manifests as persistent worry, panic attacks, or social avoidance, we will work together to understand its roots. Using evidence-based tools like CBT and DBT, we’ll build a personalized toolbox of coping strategies, helping you move from feeling reactive to feeling in control.
2. Supporting Teens and Adolescents
Being a teenager today is uniquely demanding. I offer a supportive, non-judgmental space for teens grappling with school pressure, peer relationships, family conflict, or self-esteem issues. My focus is empowering young people to develop emotional regulation skills and confidently navigate their path.
3. Guiding Life Transitions
From career changes and relocation to divorce, parenting, and aging, transitions can shake your foundation. I provide support through these pivotal moments, including specialized care for:
- Older Adults: Navigating retirement, grief, and health challenges.
- Military Families/Veterans: Addressing unique stressors and trauma-related issues.
- Grief and Loss: Processing complex emotions associated with significant loss.
My Toolkit: Trauma-Informed & Evidence-Based Approaches
I draw upon a variety of powerful therapeutic modalities to tailor treatment specifically to you:
| Therapeutic Modality | How It Helps You |
|---|---|
| EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) | A specialized method for processing past trauma and distressing memories, leading to emotional resolution. |
| Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) | Provides practical skills in mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. |
| Internal Family Systems (IFS) | A compassionate, gentle approach to understanding the various "parts" of yourself and achieving inner harmony. |
| Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) | Directly challenges negative thought patterns that contribute to anxiety and depression. |
| Attachment & Relational Therapy | Explores how past relationships influence your current connections and sense of self, fostering healthier bonds. |
Ready to Begin Your Journey?
Starting therapy is a courageous step. Knowing that you can access compassionate, high-quality care, whether you live in Honolulu or Houston, makes that step easier.
- Credentials: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW, LCSW-C, LICSW). MSW from Howard University School of Social Work.
- Licensure: Serving residents in DC, MD, NC, Texas (TX), and Hawaii (HI).
- Insurance: I work with many major insurance providers, including CareFirst (HMO/PPO) and others. Contact me to verify coverage.
Ready to take the next step? View Lele's full professional profile and check for available appointment times on the SonderMind platform [https://www.sondermind.com/providers/0nl29go0/lele-fagan?utm_source=shared].
Let’s connect to discuss how we can work together to build a more resilient, peaceful future.
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