Krysta Michaelides, Clinician (she/her)

 I work with individuals and couples to explore ways to live more fully, meet your needs, and foster meaningful connections. My goal in working with you is to help you empower yourself, develop a deeper sense of self-awareness, and overcome the obstacles you’re encountering in life.  In a collaborative space, let’s walk towards achieving your therapeutic goals. I use direct communication and an integrative therapy approach that may include Internal Family Systems, mindfulness, psychodynamic approaches, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and other strategies.

Individual Therapy

I help individual clients—particularly corporate, legal, and medical professionals—navigate the demands of their careers, relationships, and self-care. I specialize in addressing relationship issues, anxiety, trauma, and money wounds (Financial Therapy), helping you navigate life transitions, balance career demands, and manage stress. Together, we can enhance your well-being, reduce symptoms of depression, manage ADHD, and explore your past emotional wounds to promote a healthier, more fulfilling life.

Couples Therapy

I offer support for couples who want to strengthen their relationships and resolve issues that are preventing emotional availability, emotional attachment and sexual intimacy. My approach is inclusive supporting both heterosexual and LGBTQ+ couples including those exploring consensual non-monogamy. I assist individuals and couples in addressing sexual concerns, enhancing intimacy, and fostering body positivity. My practice is inclusive and affirming all sexual orientations and relationship structures including BDSM and kink. I also offer premarital counseling. My therapeutic methods include Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Existential Couples Therapy, and sex therapy.

Working together, I can help you:

• Strengthen your communication

• Understand the impact of financial beliefs and behaviors in relationships

• Increase sexual and nonsexual intimacy

• Heal from breaches of trust

• Navigate consensual non-monogamy

• Engage in Premarital Therapy

• Work towards fulfilling, healthy relationships

Experience

I’m a National Certified Counselor and a Licensed Professional Counselor in DC and Virginia. I hold a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Adams State University, a Master’s degree in Journalism from Columbia University, and a Bachelor’s degree from New York University.

My professional background spans private practice, crisis counseling at the Crime Victims Treatment Center, and careers in journalism, Wall Street, and the legal industry. I’m a member of the American Counseling Association and the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists.