Authentic and compassionate evidence-based psychotherapy

Helping you turn insight into action to take on life’s challenges

I’m here to help.

In therapy, you can:

  • Gain awareness, process, and respond to your thoughts and feelings in a healthy manner

  • Better identify effective actions to help you build the life you want and solve life’s problems

  • Process and heal trauma and other deep, emotional wounds

  • Set healthy work/life boundaries and assertively communicate with others

  • Learn effective coping strategies and practical skills you can apply in your everyday life

I use compassionate, evidence-based therapy to help you heal.

In my practice, I utilize evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Exposure Therapy (for anxiety), Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and more. I tailor therapy to best suit your unique needs.

Welcome! Just call me David

I’m a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and owner of Rothman Psychotherapy LLC. The DC area is known for being a “transient” tow,n but I’m one of the rare lifetime residents! I have nearly 2 decades of experience in social work and therapy and have worked for nonprofits, local county government, and private practice.

Clients of mine say they enjoy working with me because of my warmth, touch of humor, relatability, and practical approach to therapy.

I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief/loss, autism and neurodivergence-related issues, relationship challenges, OCD, and more.

Here’s how I help

  • Individual Therapy

    Individual, in-person therapy. I offer 50-minute sessions of individual therapy in my Rosslyn/Arlington office.

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  • Couples Therapy

    Therapy that helps couples build healthier communication and learning more effective ways to navigate conflict.

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  • Virtual Therapy

    Meet with me from the comfort of your home or on-the-go between your day meeting for individual or couples therapy.

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Are you ready to start?

Multiple studies show that the most important factor for success in therapy is the rapport between therapist and patient, which is why I offer free, 30-minute consultations so that you can get a sense of what it’s like to work with me before you start therapy. Click below to schedule your free initial consultation.

Want to book via email?

Click the button below to send me an email. You may also reach me via phone at 703-495-3250.