About

Dr. Courtney Freiman, PSY.D.

“Change, no matter how necessary it may be, is never easy.”

I create an open and supportive environment, allowing individuals and couples to feel comfortable sharing their personal stories. My goal is to empower individuals to set healthy personal goals and make positive changes toward self-growth. Through patience, listening, communication and realistic goal setting, I provide honest, supportive and constructive feedback in order to help individuals become more self-aware of their current needs and ways to make adaptive changes.

Mental illness is not a one-size fits all condition so I take an eclectic approach to therapy, allowing me to tailor treatment to the individual’s needs in order to assess their difficulties, set realistic goals, and evaluate progress. Trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Family System’s and Acceptance and Commitment and Mindfulness therapies, I incorporate a variety of techniques in therapy to help individuals reach achievable goals. I am also a Level II trained Gottman Method Couple’s therapist and I apply these therapeutic techniques in helping couples strengthen their relationships and achieve long-lasting changes, both emotionally and physically. In addition to working with individuals and couples, I have completed comprehensive research on Iraqi war veterans who experienced post traumatic stress disorders (PTSD) and I am proud to serve our nation’s active and former military and their family members.

I founded Psychological Wellness Services in 2014 shortly after receiving my license. In 2010 I earned my Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology from the American School of Professional Psychology (ASPP) Washington, D.C. in, which is accredited by the American Psychological Association. I also earned a Masters degree in Clinical Psychology from the American School of Professional Association (ASPP) Washington, D.C. I began my journey in psychology after receiving a Bachelor of Arts in my home state of Connecticut. I served at other private practices, including community mental health centers, inpatient psychiatric hospitals, mental health providers and other clinical settings where I saw patients in a private practice setting for 8 years prior to starting my own practice.

Amanda Coyle, MSW

“I firmly believe that at various times in our lives, we all need someone to help us process our thoughts and feelings.”

I firmly believe that at various times in our lives, we all need someone to help us process our thoughts and feelings. Our lives can be full of a multitude of transitions, decisions, stressors and complex relationships, leaving us feeling quite overwhelmed and disconnected. Giving ourselves the space to explore and process our thoughts, feelings and needs is one of the best gifts we can give ourselves. Knowing we are not alone in this journey can be quite powerful. I would be honored to be your therapist as you navigate your challenges.

In my practice, I strive to foster an environment of safety, trust and support, where my clients feel heard and respected as the experts in their lives. I have close to 20 years of experience supporting individuals through personal and professional transitions. My background includes an eclectic combination of Social Work, Human Resources, Organizational Development and Business Consulting. I provide psychotherapy and career therapy for adults. Areas of focus include interpersonal dynamics (personally and professionally), identifying and owning strengths, exploring career changes or re-entry, life transitions, and anxiety.

Talking out loud with a compassionate therapist can help you gain new insight, identify blind spots, let go of storylines and problem solve. Your thoughts and feelings sound different when you externalize them. Feeling heard can be freeing and enable you to connect to yourself on a deeper level. I look forward to accompanying you on this journey.

Dr. Ashley Elliott, PSY.D.

“I’m here to encourage people in their moments of hurt, confusion, and disorder. I work to enlighten them on how to use tools to begin healing and growing. I focus on empowering them as they embark on these journeys with me, so they are equipped to thrive when they are ready to navigate without me.” – Dr. Ashley Elliott

My passion for empowering others and working to change lives comes from her understanding of the impact that can occur on the individual, family and community due to substance abuse, mental illness, interpersonal violence. From a young age I have been intent on pursuing a career that would strengthen my community and enlighten the under-served and often overlooked.

My clinical interests include community mental health, client psycho-education/health education, substance abuse treatment, group therapy, severe mental illness, urban trauma, LBGTQ+ issues, chronic mental illness, innovative approaches to individual therapy, & the integration of non-traditional & artistic expression in therapy.

I have worked with children, adults, and adolescents from various multicultural backgrounds. I also have clinical experience in inpatient mental health, community mental health, and school settings in the DC Metropolitan Area. I am not only a clinician, but I am also a motivational speaker and author. I have visited many corporations in order to empower visions, encourage others, and promote positive well-being.

I have launched programs for youth ages in the DC area that focuses on college/career preparation, building a positive self-image/identity, developing emotional awareness, and creating a positive space to celebrate creativity and individual differences. In November 2017, I released my first book, In My Safe Space, which is a collection of therapeutic writings aimed at normalizing vulnerability and discussing mental, spiritual and emotional health.