Washington, DC Anxiety Treatment Center of Capitol Hill
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  • About Our Practice
  • Who and How we Treat
    • Evidence-Based Treatment >
      • Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment/Exposure Therapy
      • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
      • Adapted Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
      • Evidence-Based Couples Therapy
    • Clinical Services >
      • Standard Individual Clinical Services
      • Clinical Groups
      • Accelerated/Intensive Program
      • Consultation services
  • Psychologists
    • Dr. Johanna Kaplan, Director
    • Dr. Anna Villavicencio
    • Dr. Jennifer Meeter
    • Dr. Lediya Dumessa
    • Dr. Rachel Lacks
    • Dr. Blaise Worden
    • Dr. Jennifer Henderson
    • Dr. Oxana Stebbins
    • Dr. Mark Wahl
  • Contact us
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Our Treatments and
​Our Process

The Washington Anxiety Center of Capitol Hill is the oldest psychology outpatient treatment center (est. 2016) on Capitol Hill that utilizes evidence-based treatments of anxiety, depressive, and behavioral disorders in Capitol Hill.

The psychologists at our practice employ cognitive-behavioral treatments to treat these disorders, with a special emphasis on exposure-based therapies.

Our practice serves individuals of all ages: 
  • Children
  • Adolescents
  • Young Adults
  • Adults
  • Older Adults
  • Families.

Disorders and Problems Treated 

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Children and Adolescents 
​Ages 3-17

  • Separation Anxiety Disorder
  • Social Anxiety Disorder
  • ​Specific Phobia
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Panic Disorder
  • Trichotillomania
  • Adjustment Disorder
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • ​Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
  • School Refusal Behavior (Due to Anxiety)
  • Anxiety related to a parent's medical condition (e.g., Huntington's disease or Dementia)
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Young Adults
​Ages 18-34

  • Separation Anxiety Disorder
  • Social Anxiety Disorder
  • ​Specific Phobia
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Panic Disorder
  • Trichotillomania
  • Adjustment Disorder
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • ​Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
  • "Failure to Launch" syndrome
  • Anxiety related to a parent's medical condition (e.g., Huntington's disease or Dementia)
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Adults
​Ages 35 and Up

  • Social Anxiety Disorder
  • ​Specific Phobia
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Panic Disorder
  • Trichotillomania
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • ​Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
  • ​Medical/Health Anxiety
  • Chronic Pain
  • Military Adjustment/Concerns

Disorders We Treat for Children and Adolescents Ages Three to Seventeen

Separation Anxiety Disorder

  • Avoidance and/or significant anxiety in situations where there is separation from a “safe” person or place (e.g., anxiety sleeping alone at night).

Social Anxiety Disorder

  • Avoidance and/or anxiety related to performance and/or social situations (e.g., speaking in front of the class, going to a party).

​Specific Phobia

  • Anxiety and/or avoidance of specific situations or stimuli (e.g., flying on an airplane, spiders, etc.).
 
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder


  • Intrusive and repetitive images, impulses, and thoughts that cause high levels of anxiety
  • In response, you complete a covert (e.g., thought) or overt action (e.g., behavioral action-washing hands, etc.) to reduce the aforementioned levels of anxiety. 

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

  • Persistent and continuous general worries and concern about several areas in your life (e.g., finances, health, family, romantic relationships).
 
Panic Disorder


  • The presence of panic attacks in which you experience at least 4/13 symptoms simultaneously (e.g., heart racing, sweating, upset stomach, dyspnea).
  • In response, you begin to avoid certain activities, situations, people or places that are associated with such symptoms. 

Trichotillomania
  • Hair-pulling behaviors focused on certain areas on the body to the point of damage and/or hair loss (e.g., head, pubic area, legs, eyebrows, etc.).
  • Hair-pulling behaviors in response to feeling certain emotions (e.g., anxiety, boredom, tired, excited), but not necessarily anxiety alone.
 
Adjustment Disorder


  • Significant anxiety in response to a temporary transition (e.g., moving to a different house or school). 
 
Major Depressive Disorder


  • The presence of depressed mood for at least 2 consecutive weeks
  • Feelings of helplessness, worthlessness, change in appetite, anhedonia and/or the presence of suicidal thoughts or action/plan

​Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

  • The presence of hyperactive/impulsive behavior and/or deficits in attention.
  • Difficulties with executive functioning skills (e.g., managing schedule, time management). 
 
School Refusal Behavior (Due to Anxiety)


  • Refusing school or certain subject classes due to the presence of an anxiety disorder.
  • Strong avoidance behaviors related to school (e.g., sleeping in, not completing homework). ​

​Disorders We Treat for Young Adults Ages Eighteen to Thirty-Four

Separation Anxiety Disorder
 

  • Avoidance and/or significant anxiety in situations where there is separation from a “safe” person or place.
 
Social Anxiety Disorder
 

  • Avoidance and/or anxiety related to performance and/or social situations (e.g., speaking in front of the class, going to a party).

​Specific Phobia
 

  • Anxiety and/or avoidance of specific situations or stimuli (e.g., flying on an airplane, spiders, etc.).
 
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
 

  • Intrusive and repetitive images, impulses, and thoughts that cause high levels of anxiety.
  • In response, you complete a covert (e.g., thought) or overt action (e.g., behavioral action-washing hands, etc.) to reduce the aforementioned levels of anxiety. 

Generalized Anxiety Disorder
 

  • Persistent and continuous general worries and concern about several areas in your life (e.g., finances, health, family, romantic relationships).
 
Panic Disorder
 

  • The presence of panic attacks in which you experience at least 4/13 symptoms simultaneously (e.g., heart racing, sweating, upset stomach, dyspnea).
  • In response, you begin to avoid certain activities, situations, people or places that are associated with such symptoms. 

Trichotillomania
 

  • Hair-pulling behaviors focused on certain areas on the body to the point of damage and/or hair loss (e.g., head, pubic area, legs, eyebrows, etc.).
  • Hair-pulling behaviors in response to feeling certain emotions (e.g., anxiety, boredom, tired, excited), but not necessarily anxiety alone.
 
Adjustment Disorder
 

  • Significant anxiety in response to a temporary transition (e.g., moving to a different house or school). 
 
Major Depressive Disorder
 

  • The presence of depressed mood for at least 2 consecutive weeks.
  • Feelings of helplessness, worthlessness, change in appetite, anhedonia and/or the presence of suicidal thoughts or action/plan.

​Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
 

  • The presence of hyperactive/impulsive behavior and/or deficits in attention.
  • Difficulties with executive functioning skills (e.g., managing schedule, time management). 
 
“Failure to Launch” Syndrome
 

  • Young adults struggling and/or failing to develop/implement a plan to be financially, socioemotionally, and intellectually independent of their childhood caretakers.
  • Strong avoidance behaviors related to pursuing a job and developing a “life plan.” ​

​​Disorders We Treat for Young Adults Ages Thirty-Five and Up

Social Anxiety Disorder
 

  • Avoidance and/or anxiety related to performance and/or social situations (e.g., speaking in front of the class, going to a party).

​Specific Phobia
 

  • Anxiety and/or avoidance of specific situations or stimuli (e.g., flying on an airplane, spiders, etc.).
 
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
 

  • Intrusive and repetitive images, impulses, and thoughts that cause high levels of anxiety
  • In response, you complete a covert (e.g., thought) or overt action (e.g., behavioral action-washing hands, etc.) to reduce the aforementioned levels of anxiety. 

Generalized Anxiety Disorder
 

  • Persistent and continuous general worries and concern about several areas in your life (e.g., finances, health, family, romantic relationships).
 
Panic Disorder
 

  • The presence of panic attacks in which you experience at least 4/13 symptoms simultaneously (e.g., heart racing, sweating, upset stomach, dyspnea).
  • In response, you begin to avoid certain activities, situations, people or places that are associated with such symptoms. 

Trichotillomania
 

  • Hair-pulling behaviors focused on certain areas on the body to the point of damage and/or hair loss (e.g., head, pubic area, legs, eyebrows, etc.).
  • Hair-pulling behaviors in response to feeling certain emotions (e.g., anxiety, boredom, tired, excited), but not necessarily anxiety alone.
 
Adjustment Disorder
 

  • Significant anxiety in response to a temporary transition (e.g., moving to a different house, divorce). 
 
Major Depressive Disorder
 

  • The presence of depressed mood for at least 2 consecutive weeks.
  • Feelings of helplessness, worthlessness, change in appetite, anhedonia and/or the presence of suicidal thoughts or action/plan.

​Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

  • The presence of hyperactive/impulsive behavior and/or deficits in attention.
  • Difficulties with executive functioning skills (e.g., managing schedule, time management). 
 
Medical/Illness Anxiety
 

  • Anxiety related to fear of having a current or undetected physical ailment or diagnoses that has yet to be detected.
  • Visits to medical doctors resulting in unresolved or invalidated medical concerns.
  • Excessive concerns and anxiety about physical symptoms.

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220 South Washington Street, Suite 102
Alexandria, VA 22314

​ Phone: 202-768-6494
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​519 9th street SE
​Washington, DC 20003

​ Phone: 202-768-6494
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  • Home
  • About Our Practice
  • Who and How we Treat
    • Evidence-Based Treatment >
      • Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment/Exposure Therapy
      • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
      • Adapted Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
      • Evidence-Based Couples Therapy
    • Clinical Services >
      • Standard Individual Clinical Services
      • Clinical Groups
      • Accelerated/Intensive Program
      • Consultation services
  • Psychologists
    • Dr. Johanna Kaplan, Director
    • Dr. Anna Villavicencio
    • Dr. Jennifer Meeter
    • Dr. Lediya Dumessa
    • Dr. Rachel Lacks
    • Dr. Blaise Worden
    • Dr. Jennifer Henderson
    • Dr. Oxana Stebbins
    • Dr. Mark Wahl
  • Contact us
  • Payment
  • Resources
    • Book Supplements
    • WACCH speaking events
    • Press