
Learn to Better
Navigate & Advocate
Your Neurodivergent
Brain, Body, and Soul.
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My name is Caren Ann Appel, LCSW, MA
(she/her)
Finding the right therapeutic "fit" can feel daunting, especially when you need help right away. My compassionate, solution-oriented approach can help provide the immediate support you need, while we work towards long-term, sustainable wellness. I have extensive training in ADHD assessment, treatment and accommodation advocacy - in both academic and work environs. I am trauma-informed and trained in gender & sexual identity issues, chronic illness, maternal/postpartum/ menopausal mental health, and couples counseling. Additionally, due to the disturbing rise in religious intolerance, particularly anti-semitism, I am now treating individuals navigating rising aggression here at home and around the world. That said, the bottom line is this: I have been where you are, and I’ve come out the other side. I’m here to help you feel safe, to be able to share what scares you, and help you find your version of authenticity and contentment in a world not built for the neurodiverse. I am passionate about working with women and their partners as they steer through the various stages and complexities of life, with a particular focus on late-diagnosed, neurodivergent female-identifying individuals in helping them better navigate their brains & environs. I am also well-versed in working with LGBTQ+ people and their families toward understanding and healing, including counseling couples with a partner undergoing gender transition. I utilize an eclectic mix of treatment modalities and drawn on my own neurodivergent, creative background as a published author (pen name: Harper Kincaid) and a working artist. Additional trainings & memberships: Certified Complex Trauma Professional (CCTP) Trained Level I, The Gottman Institute Certified in ADHD Assessment and Treatment Certified in Family Intervention for Suicide Prevention Training Certified in Trauma-Informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Member, World Professional Association of Transgender Health Member, National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Member, Jewish Therapeutic Collective

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Licensed in Washington DC, Virginia and soon, New York.