Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.

— James Baldwin

Explore your identity and embrace change with compassionate therapy.

Anisley Valdes, Therapist in Washington DC

Navigating identity, purpose, and belonging can feel overwhelming. I offer a compassionate, collaborative space to explore shifting identities, family dynamics, and life transitions. Together, we'll unpack limiting narratives, gain clarity, and develop strategies to help you move forward with confidence. If you're ready to rewrite your story and embrace a more authentic life, let's connect!

I work with adults struggling with

Life Transitions

Therapy for professionals, students, and adults navigating career shifts, relationships, relocation, or major life changes.

Anxiety & Depression

Helping you overcome overthinking, self-doubt, and emotional distress through personalized mental health support.

Family Dynamics & Relationship Issues

Addressing childhood wounds, family conflicts, and attachment struggles to improve emotional connections.

Existential Concerns & Meaning

Supporting folx grappling with questions of purpose, fulfillment, identity, and meaning.

How therapy can help you

Psychotherapy is a collaborative space where you can openly explore your thoughts and emotions, make sense of life’s challenges, and gain insight into recurring patterns. Together, we’ll navigate feelings that may be difficult to express, uncover what’s holding you back, and work through the things you tend to avoid. Beyond just providing relief, therapy fosters clarity, resilience, and a deeper understanding of yourself, empowering you to make choices that align with who you truly are.

Rooted in self-reflection and self-examination, psychodynamic therapy delves into the psychological roots of emotional suffering. By exploring the relationship between therapist and client, this approach provides a window into recurring relational patterns, helping to uncover unconscious conflicts and shape healthier ways of being. The goal is not only to ease immediate distress but to foster lasting emotional growth and more fulfilling relationships (“The Efficacy of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy,” Jonathan K. Shedler, PhD, University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine; American Psychologist, Vol. 65, No. 2).

Let’s connect

I’ll be with you every step of the way.