JoCetta Dennis, LPC
Licensed in Washington D.C
JoCetta Dennis is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Washington, D.C., with licensure in Virginia coming soon. She has extensive experience working with adolescents and young adults in many capacities. Ages include 18–40+, navigating life’s many transitions. JoCetta draws from evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy (other creative methods) and Solution-Focused Therapy to help clients build insight and move toward meaningful change, processing past traumas and looking to foster a collaborative space for growth.
Her clinical interests include anxiety, depression, ADHD, neurodivergence, grief, trauma, family dynamics, and cultural identity. She also has experience supporting clients within faith-based communities and the LGBTQIA+ population, as well as those navigating the challenges of college, graduate school, or any other major life transition.
Originally from the South by way of Nashville and spent the last 7 years in the Midwest, St. Louis, and now based on the East Coast, JoCetta brings a grounded, compassionate perspective to her work. Outside the therapy room, she enjoys playing pickleball and exploring Latin social dancing and traveling the world.
Treatment Areas: Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD), Anxiety & Panic Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Bipolar/Mood Disorders, Eating/Body Issues (general), Coping Skills, Cultural/Ethnic/Racial Issues, Depression & Depressive Disorders, Emotional Regulation, Family/Interpersonal Issues, Family Therapy (Whole Family), Identity/Purpose, Life Transitions, LGBTQIA+ Concerns, Mindfulness, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), School/Work/Career Issues, Self-Esteem/Self-Worth/Confidence, Self-Exploration/Personal Growth, Stress Management, Suicidal Ideation/Self-Harm, Trauma (non-sexual), Victims of Abuse/Assault (non-sexual), Women’s Issues, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Relationship Issues, Parenting Topics, Substance Abuse/Addiction (substances only), Anger Management, Chronic Pain/Illness, Borderline/Other Personality Disorders, Post-Partum Depression, Grief/Loss/Bereavement/, Post-Hospitalization/Post-Rehab/Post-Psychiatric Care, Legal Involvement, Complex/Severe Mental Illness
Ages Served: 15+
Virtual Sessions: DC
In-Person Sessions: N/A
Individual Therapy: Yes
Group Therapy: No
Couples Therapy: Yes
Family Therapy: Yes (18+)
Insurances Accepted: Aetna, AmeriHealth DC Medicaid, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Evernorth/Cigna, Magellan EAP+Federal, MedStar Family Choice DC Medicaid, MultiPlan/Claritev, Optum/Oxford/GEHA/UMR - United Medical Resources/UBH - United Behavioral Health/UHC - United HealthCare, TriCare
EAP: Yes
Available for Self Pay at a rate of $225 for initial appointment and $75-$175 for ongoing sessions.
