About Us
Liza Chapkovsky, LICSW
Liza has over 10 years of experience working as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Liza specializes in clinical case management with seniors and her areas of interest include hoarding and assisting with housing/relocation. Liza also sees clients for psychotherapy and does Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy sessions. Liza is passionate about helping people move towards their goals and believes that the key to lasting change lies within a mutually trusting relationship between the therapist and client.
Education:
The Catholic University of America (MSW)
University of Wisconsin (B.A. in Psychology)
Danielle Mazur, LICSW, LCSW-C, LCSW
Danielle is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and specializes in assisting older adults navigate various major life transitions. In addition to seeing clients for psychotherapy, Danielle provides clinical case management and consultations to older adults, and, often, their families. Danielle also works with individuals exploring moving to a more supportive living environment. In this way, Danielle can help clients determine when the right time to move is and to facilitate the admissions and moving process.
Education:
Columbia University (MSW)
University of Michigan (B.A. in Psychology)
Natalia Gomez, LPC
Natalia is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Washington DC. As a psychodynamically trained therapist, Natalia believes that a supportive client-therapist relationship, based in mutual understanding and trust can help a client access their own strength and resilience.
Natalia sees adults, couples, and adolescent individuals. She is trauma-informed and, as a first generation Cuban-American, she is deeply invested in working with marginalized and underrepresented communities. Natalia specializes in treating phase of life issues, anxiety, depression, and substance use disorder. Natalia is paneled with BCBS, Medicare, DC Medicaid and United and is licensed to see clients in Washington, D.C.
Eduction:
George Washington University (M.A. in Clinical Mental Health)
University of California Santa Cruz (B.A.)
Frances K. Wu, LICSW, LCSW-C, LCSW, JD
Frances has worked as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in a variety of settings, including a college counseling center, case management agency for seniors, in-patient psychiatric hospital unit, and private practice. In these settings, Frances has provided individual therapy, group therapy, crisis management, and case management.
Prior to becoming a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Frances was a regulatory lawyer for 15 years. Frances believes our personal strengths are the cornerstone of our resilience and she therefore seeks to help illuminate your strengths and explore the ways in which they can further enhance your life. She serves all adult populations, with a focus on treatment of depression, anxiety, grief and loss, life stage transitions, and acculturation/multicultural issues. Frances is currently accepting psychotherapy clients and Is paneled with Medicare. She is licensed in Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C.
Education:
The Catholic University of America (MSW)
Boston University School of Law (JD)
University of California at Berkeley (B.A. in Social Science)
Samantha Henson, LICSW, LCSW-C
Samantha has over 7 years of experience working as a Licensed Social Worker in Washington, DC and specializes in supporting older adults and their caregivers navigate health changes, life transitions, and interpersonal relationships. Samantha has worked as both a case manager and an 'information and referral' specialist. In this way, Samantha has helped individuals navigate complex challenges and connect with the resources they need.
As a psychotherapist, Samantha is dedicated to creating a positive, welcoming environment where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered. Her therapeutic approach is grounded in empathy and respect. She is committed to empowering both older adults and caregivers to live with dignity and a sense of well-being. Samantha Is currently accepting new clients and is paneled with Medicare, BCBS, DC Medicaid and United. Samantha Is licensed to see clients in Washington, D.C. and Maryland
Education:
Boston College (MSW)
State University of New York at New Paltz (B.A. in Psychology)
Ellie Franklin, LICSW, LCSW-C, LCSW
Ellie Franklin, LICSW is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia with multiple years of postgraduate experience providing psychotherapy across the lifespan. She works with adolescents, adults, and older adults, offering compassionate, person-centered care tailored to each individual’s needs.
Ellie draws from an integrative therapeutic framework and draws from elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and contemporary psychodynamic psychotherapy. Ellie also has extensive clinical experience in public defense and community mental health. She is deeply commitment to social justice and is attuned to the needs of marginalized and underserved populations.
Ellie is passionate about supporting clients who are navigating complex grief, treatment-resistant anxiety and depression, and significant life transitions. She brings warmth, clarity, and clinical depth to her work, helping individuals move toward greater self-understanding, resilience, and emotional well-being. She is licensed to practice in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. Ellie is paneled with Medicare and DC Medicaid. She provides both psychotherapy and case management services.
Education:
University of Alabama at Birmingham (MSW)
University of Alabama at Birmingham (B.A.)
Diane Miller, LICSW, LCSW-C, LCSW
Diane Miller is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) who has been fully licensed since 2009. Before and after earning her Master’s degree, she worked in multidisciplinary health clinics, providing both case management and clinical services to clients across the lifespan. In recent years, Diane has been offering psychotherapy and Neurofeedback services in private practice to individuals of all ages. She is licensed to practice in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. At DC Care Collaborative, Diane is paneled with Medicare and provides both psychotherapy and case management services.
Education:
University of Maryland (MSW)
University of Dayton (B.A.)
Amanda MacEvitt -- Daughter for the Day
Amanda is a long-time resident of the Washington, DC area and enjoys visiting museums, gardens and taking walks. She also has a certification in mediation from Tufts University where she received a Master's Degree in international development. In addition to relishing living in the DMV, Amanda also travels extensively and has visited more than 60 countries and most recently traveled to Antarctica. She loves to hear stories about travel and adventures from others and share her own. Amanda's career has been focused on web management and digital strategy and she has worked with organizations ranging from National Geographic to the World Bank.
Education:
Tufts University Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy (M.A.)
Georgetown University (B.A)