What Sets Us Apart

At Behrens & Associates, we know that finding the right therapy practice is a deeply personal decision. Here’s what makes us different:

Personalized First Contact

  • Your first connection starts with a conversation directly with one of our co-owners. This allows us to understand your needs from the beginning and ensure the best match with one of our associates – creating the foundation for effective and meaningful treatment.

Crisis Support & Risk Assessment

  • We offer same-day appointments for individuals in crisis. These can be arranged directly through one of the owners, ensuring urgent needs are addressed swiftly and compassionately.

Highly Experienced Team

  • Our clinical team is made up of seasoned professionals with advanced training and decades of hands-on experience in a variety of settings. We’re equipped to handle both complex clinical challenges and everyday emotional concerns.

Integrated, Flexible Model of Care

  • We draw from a wide range of therapeutic approaches. Our staff is trained in and thoughtfully applies multiple evidence–based models to tailor treatment to each individual – not the other way around.

High Number of Male Therapists

  • We recognize that some individuals prefer working with male therapists. Our practice includes a higher – than- average number of experienced male clinicians, which can be particularly valuable for men seeking therapy.

Convenient & Flexible Scheduling

  • We offer both in-person and telehealth appointments, with flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and after-school times – because mental health care should work with your life, not against it.

Specialized Expertise in Evidence-Based Therapies

  • Few practices in the DC Metro area offer the depth of training we have in the following highly regarded treatment models.
    • Mentalization- Based Treatment (MBT)
    • General Psychiatric Management (GPM)
    • Transference Focused Psychotherapy (TFP)

These approaches are especially effective for individuals with personality and relational difficulties, and form the backbone of our integrative, research-informed care.