Emily Jeffers, LCSW (She/Her)

Emily Jeffers, LCSW, therapist at Monarch Wellness & Psychotherapy, offering online and in-person counseling in MD, VA, DC. Specializing in OCD, eating disorders, anxiety, trauma therapy for individuals seeking compassionate, evidence-based support.

“I work hard to be present, responsive and engaged, and to create real emotional safety.”

Therapy with Me

I believe that the most important part of therapy is the relationship that you have with your therapist. I work hard to be present, responsive and engaged, and to create real emotional safety with my clients. It’s important to me that people of all backgrounds, communities and identities feel as comfortable, accepted and supported.

Once we have a strong relationship, I draw from a variety of techniques to help you understand yourself and start to create change. As a strengths-based therapist, I help you to see what is already working well and figure out how to expand upon that. As an integrative therapist, I draw from mindfulness, CBT therapy and DBT therapy as well as a number of other methods. I use the approaches that match the client and the moment. 

As a trauma-responsive therapist, I never move you past your zone of comfort without making sure you have the skills to feel safe doing so. I believe strongly in anti-diet and health at every size philosophies. It’s also important to me, for the sake of fully comprehensive treatment of the full person in front of me, to work on a collaborative care team if possible. 

I’m currently offering online therapy in Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia. If you are seeking in-person therapy or are in another area, we do have other providers with openings right now. 

Serving Maryland, Virginia and Washington DC via online counseling/telehealth.

Emily Jeffers, LCSW, therapist at Monarch Wellness & Psychotherapy, enjoying ice cream. Specializing in online counseling for perfectionism, worrying, body image issues, eating disorders, college transition, and parental divorce in VA, MD, and DC

Choosing a therapist is important. We offer a 20 minute consultation with no cost and no commitment.

Specializations & Expertise:

  • OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder)

  • Eating Disorders

  • Anxiety

  • Trauma

  • Perfectionism

  • Worrying

  • Body Image Issues

  • Not being sure if you have an eating disorder

  • Transition to college

  • Parental divorce

Emily Jeffers, LCSW, therapist at Monarch Wellness & Psychotherapy, enjoying time outdoors with her dog. Offering online and in-person counseling in MD, VA, and DC, specializing in OCD, eating disorders, anxiety, and trauma therapy

Training & Education

Previous to training as a clinical social worker, I studied health and wellness through a different lens. I learned principles of health, human biology, nutrition, athleticism and physical fitness. Exposure to these ideas made me aware of the importance of the way that we treat our bodies and offered me a deep understanding of the way that our bodies function.

I received my Master’s degree in Social Work with a focus on clinical work from Syracuse University. During my time there I received training in family systems theory, complex trauma treatment, and drug and alcohol treatment. I also solidified my knowledge base in interpersonal communication and biopsychosocial considerations for whole self well-being.

Since that time, I have worked with a variety of populations in both the individual and group setting. I have been able to synthesize my knowledge about the human body and the human psyche to develop a mind-body approach to healing. I have also been able to solidify my theoretical knowledge into helping clients find real-world change, and nothing could be more fulfilling.

Reach Out

reachout@monarchwellness.com
(202) 656-3681

2 Wisconsin Circle, Suite 710
Chevy Chase MD 20815