
Alex Wheeler, LGSW
Licensed in Washington D.C and Maryland
I am a licensed social worker in the District of Columbia and Maryland, providing counseling services in a collaborative, compassionate space for clients to explore challenges and build resilience. My approach integrates evidence-based practices, including cognitive-behavioral and strengths-based techniques, to support personal growth and emotional well-being. I partner with clients to identify strengths, set meaningful and achievable goals, and develop practical coping strategies for navigating life’s transitions. In our sessions, you can expect a calm, nonjudgmental environment where empathy, respect, and curiosity guide our therapeutic work together. I am dedicated to fostering self-awareness, healing, and confidence, and I strive to empower clients as they gain insight, overcome obstacles, and move toward greater fulfillment. Whether managing stress, processing grief, or working through anxiety and depression, my focus remains on providing individualized counseling services that honor each client’s unique journey and promote lasting positive change.
Treatment Areas: Anger Management, Anxiety & Panic Disorders, Brief Solution-Focused, Chronic Pain/Chronic Illness, Co-Occurring Disorders, Coping Skills, Communication/Conflict Skills, Couples/Marital Therapy, Cultural/Ethnic/Racial Issues, Death & Dying/Terminal Illness, Depression & Depressive Disorders, Emotional Regulation, Family/Interpersonal Issues, Family Therapy (Whole Family), HIV/AIDS related issues, Identity/Purpose, Life Transitions, LGBTQIA+ Concerns, Mindfulness, Relationship Issues, School/Work/Career Issues, Self-Esteem/Self-Worth/Confidence, Self-Exploration/Personal Growth, Sexual Abuse/Sexual Trauma, Sex Therapy/Addiction/Dysfunction/Disorders, Stress Management, Suicidal Ideation/Self-Harm, Trauma (sexual & non-sexual), Victims of Abuse/Assault (non-sexual), Women’s Issues, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Relationship Issues, Coping Skills, Legal Involvement, In Crisis, Post-Hospitalization/Post-Rehab/Post-Psychiatric Care
Ages Served: 5+
Virtual Sessions: DC and MD
In-Person Sessions: DC (Wednesdays)
Individual Therapy: Yes
Group Therapy: No
Couples Therapy: Yes
Family Therapy: Yes
Insurances Accepted: Aetna, AmeriHealth DC Medicaid, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Evernorth/Cigna, Kaiser Permanente (mid-atlantic only), MedStar Family Choice DC Medicaid, Optum/Oxford/GEHA/UMR - United Medical Resources/UBH - United Behavioral Health/UHC - United HealthCare
EAP: No
Available for Self Pay at a rate of $250 for initial appointment and $75-$175 for ongoing sessions.

