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Your Trusted Mental Health Therapist in Washington, DC
Judith Asner is a seasoned psychotherapist with over forty years of experience dedicated to the treatment of eating disorders and mental health. Holding a Master's Degree in Social Work from the University of Maryland, she combines psychodynamic psychotherapy, Imago Relationship Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and EMDR to provide tailored care. As a Certified Hudson Institute Coach and founder of one of the first outpatient eating disorder programs in the D.C. area, she emphasizes public awareness and advocacy.Her approach prioritizes a compassionate therapeutic relationship, personalized treatment plans, and fostering client growth through clarity and actionable insights. Judiths expertise extends to coaching individuals toward overcoming eating disorders, trauma, and emotional challenges, with a focus on reducing shame and cultivating self-compassion.
Services
Individual Therapy
Group Psychotherapy
Eating Disorder Coaching
Trauma Counseling
Imago Relationship Therapy
Highlights and features
- We offer over 40 years of specialized experience in eating disorder treatment.
- Our therapy integrates multiple evidence-based modalities tailored to individual needs.
- We prioritize client confidentiality and a non-judgmental therapeutic environment.
- Our founder pioneered early outpatient eating disorder programs in the D.C. area.
- We provide actionable strategies to reduce shame and build self-compassion.
Services
Individual Therapy
Personalized therapy sessions address eating disorders, trauma, and emotional challenges. Clients receive tailored strategies to reduce shame, manage triggers, and build self-compassion. Sessions emphasize actionable outcomes and long-term recovery.
Group Psychotherapy
Structured group sessions foster peer support for eating disorder recovery. Participants share experiences, learn coping techniques, and build community under professional guidance. Focus areas include emotional regulation and breaking isolation.
Eating Disorder Coaching
Coaching targets disordered eating patterns through goal-setting and accountability. Clients develop tools to distinguish physical/emotional hunger, manage social triggers, and replace harmful behaviors with sustainable habits for holistic wellness.
Trauma Counseling
Specialized trauma-informed therapy addresses underlying causes of eating disorders. Techniques like EMDR and Internal Family Systems help process past events, reduce emotional distress, and rebuild self-worth in a safe environment.
Imago Relationship Therapy
This approach improves relationships by exploring childhood influences on current dynamics. Partners learn constructive communication, heal emotional wounds, and strengthen connections through guided dialogue and mutual understanding.
People
Judith Asner
Psychotherapist & Founder
Judith Asner is a licensed clinical social worker with over 40 years of experience in eating disorder treatment. She founded one of D.C.'s first outpatient programs and advocates for public awareness through education and media outreach.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
We offer individual therapy, group psychotherapy, Imago Relationship Therapy, and trauma-informed counseling tailored to eating disorders and emotional well-being.
Do you accept insurance?
We are an out-of-network provider. Payment is due at the session, but we provide receipts for insurance claims.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Contact us via phone at 202-746-4444 or email [emailprotected] to discuss availability and schedule a session.
What payment methods are accepted?
We accept cash, check, and credit/debit cards. A 2% processing fee applies to card payments.
Are evening or weekend sessions available?
Standard hours are Monday-Thursday 10 AM-6 PM. Limited appointments may be arranged by request outside these times.
