You long for creative significance.

You’re passionate about your craft but you struggle sometimes with wondering if anyone cares or if it will ever lead to anything. All you want is to share your gifts with the world — to contribute your voice and creative perspective, but its challenging in a competitive industry where everyone it seems, is fighting for significance and impact.

Stress may be heightened with the unpredictability of one’s career, and to be an artist also involves greater emotional sensitivity — and so you may struggle with greater times of anxiety, depression, and mood concerns. The creative life can also be lonely and demanding — a path you are pursuing in isolation compared to friends and family, who may not understand. You wonder sometimes if you did the right thing by following your passions — and wonder existentially if this is really what you’re meant to do.

In fact, having your life on display can exacerbate these challenges and even lead to feelings of invalidation or doubt that one is deserving of support.

As a creative, you are constantly asked to give of yourself. That’s why our therapists will not ask anything of you other than to show up to session, and give to yourself. To do the work you love, you have to take care of your mind, body, heart, and spirit and you do not have to shoulder this task on your own. As therapists, we at Hope+Wellness fiercely protect our clients' wellbeing, always drawing attention back to your basic needs and helping you to not lose sight of your values, goals, and wellness. 

It is a privilege and honor to be a part of your trusted network of support. 

Find beauty, joy, and well being again

We specialize in working with artists, creatives, and entertainers

At Hope + Wellness, we truly believe that it is possible to overcome life’s challenges, and that difficulties can be used to move you toward greater growth and wholeness. We are passionate about helping people live their best lives to reach their highest potential and provide therapy specialized for artists, creatives, and entertainers, focused on your specific needs.

concerns we often help artists, creatives, and entertainers with:

• Depression

• Anxiety

• Self-Doubt

• Imposter Syndrome

• Comparisons to Others

• Managing Rejections

• Fear

• Burnout, Exhaustion

• Creative Blocks

• Connecting to creativity and inspiration again

• Dealing with Criticisms

• Staying Connected to Yourself

• Staying Connected to Your Creative Vision in the Face of Pressures

• Managing Emotional Aspects of Public Image and Relations

• Difficulty Finding a Sense of Meaning or Purpose

• Stress and Concerns Related to Life Changes and Adjustment

• Existential Concerns and Crises

• Feeling Stuck in Life

• Difficulties with Emotional Intimacy

• Difficulties with Romantic Commitment

• Parenting Stress

• Feeling Diminished or Overlooked

• Loss of Self

• Feelings of Hopelessness

• Lack of Confidence and Self-Esteem

• Relationship Concerns

If you have been feeling any of the above, please know you are not alone.

Kind, compassionate + confidential care
uniquely tailored for you.

we are passionate about providing artists, creatives, and entertainers with a supportive, confidential therapy space that is genuine and authentic — where you truly feel cared for, and deeply seen and accepted simply for who you are.

You have to be someone for so many people. It’s hard to find time or spaces where you can truly be yourself. Here at Hope+Wellness, you will be able to relax and be authentically yourself — to feel supported no matter who you are and what you are going through.

There is no shame in seeking help and also your journey is your own. We prioritize confidentiality and discretion for all clients. Clarifying what you need to feel safe enough to begin therapy is something that can be discussed with your clinician during a free consultation call. We also offer concierge services to help incorporate therapy into your specific lifestyle needs.

Together in therapy, we will provide you with a safe and compassionate space for you to explore concerns you have in your life and things you feel as if you could improve. You will feel supported as you learn healthy ways to manage your feelings, thoughts, and ways of living. Together, you and your therapist will discuss any distress, depression, or anxiety you are experiencing in your life, explore unhealthy or self-destructive habit patterns to heal old wounds and replace them with healthier ways to live.

Potential benefits of therapy

While there are no guaranteed results in therapy, when you seek therapy, some of the benefits can include:

• Feel supported in navigating territory that few people outside of the creative industry may understand

• Connect to your authentic voice and creative vision and inspiration again

• Reconnect to yourself and what you find important

• Relief from depression, anxiety, chronic stress, and more

• Learn how to be present in life and to face your fears

• Develop greater self-insight and awareness

• Clarity into your personal values

• A sense of feeling more comfortable in your own skin

• Greater connection with your loved ones, and ease in your relationships

• Understanding of how to move forward after loss

• A deeper appreciation and joy for life

Getting started with therapy
for artists, creatives, and entertainers

We are specialize in meeting the special needs of artists and creatives and helping them to continue to live their dreams with health and wellness at the forefront. We are trained and skilled in innovative, evidence based approaches that help treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety, stress and adjustment, trauma, and other concerns.

Approaches we specialize in include:

• Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT),

• Mindfulness

• Acceptance based therapies (ACT)

• Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)

• Internal Family Systems (IFS)

• Emotion focused therapy,

• Stress management

The beauty of therapy is that it does not have to look a specific way — our clinicians are able to expertly meet you wherever you are to help address whatever you choose to work on. Whether it is finding your creative spark again, exploring your previous experiences to free up a creative block, when you seek therapy with us, you will not only feel confident about feeling securely supported, but also in receiving mental health care of the highest quality.

We work with many individuals who have difficulty incorporating therapy into their busy lifestyles; thus we also offer concierge services to customize services to your needs.

It is important that you find a depression therapist that you resonate with. Therefore, we invite you to learn more about us, read our blog, and to read about getting started and frequently asked questions. When you are ready, you can reach out to us to ask a question or to schedule an initial consultation appointment.

You are not alone. We are here to help.

Hope + Wellness provides therapy for depression, anxiety, stress, life adjustment, and more. We serve Virginia, Washington DC, and Maryland. Telehealth is available across 20+ other states.

At Hope + Wellness, we provide exceptional psychotherapy services to empower people to live happier, healthier lives. We tailor our approach just for you. Our services are grounded in evidence-based treatments that suggest an important interconnectedness between mind, body, life experience, and wellness, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness-based therapies. We will work together to help you heal and develop the skills to live fully peaceful, mindful, and alive.