Julia Dakich, LGSW
Licensed in Washington D.C
I am an individual adult, child and adolescent therapist, and have worked with a wide range of ages, cultural backgrounds, and diagnosis. I come from a schools background, and am able to consult with parents and families about any school issues e.g. bullying, school avoidance, social issues, and special education. I have experience with neurodiverse children (Autism, ADHD, OCD, Gifted and twice-exceptional) and am neurodiversity affirming. I am child-led, meet children where they are, and honor each child's unique perspective, experience and strengths. I take a dynamic approach, utilizing a combination of mindfulness, sensory, play, movement, cognitive and behavioral talk therapy techniques depending on the individual child and their needs. I love helping children and adolescents explore their emotions, learn coping skills, communication skills, and work through mental health challenges at all ages.
Treatment Areas: Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD), Affective Disorders, Art Therapy, Anger Management, Anxiety & Panic Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Behavior Modification, Grief/Loss/Bereavement, Bipolar/Mood Disorders, Body Issues, Brief Solution-Focused, Child/Adolescent Therapy, Coping Skills, Communication/Conflict Skills, Cultural/Ethnic/Racial Issues, DBT Skills Training, Depression & Depressive Disorders, Developmental Disabilities, Emotional Regulation, Family/Interpersonal Issues, Family Therapy (Whole Family), Group Therapy, Identity Purpose, Life Transitions, LGBTQIA+ Concerns (including transition related issues), Mindfulness, Neuropsychology, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Parenting Skills/Concerns, Play Therapy, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Self-Esteem/Self-Worth/Confidence, Self-Exploration/Personal Growth, Stress Management, Trauma (non-sexual), School/Work/Career Issues, CBT, Chronic Pain/Illness, Panic Attacks/Disorders, Suicidal Ideation/Self-Harm, In Crisis, Legal Involvement, Post-Hospitalization/Post-Rehab/Post-Psychiatric Care
Ages Served: 3-30
Virtual Sessions: N/A
In-Person Sessions: DC
Individual Therapy: Yes
Group Therapy: No
Couples Therapy: No
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 $225 for initial appointment and $75-$175 for ongoing sessions.
