Hopeful Counseling was started by Dr. Lenese Stephens. The focus of starting a group practice was birthed from wanting to ensure members of the community had affordable and easy access to behavioral health services. Throughout her tenure and education Dr. Stephens has taken a special focus on educating herself about trauma, its impacts and being engrained in trainings supportive of people to not just live with their trauma history, but, to cultivate joy in spite of their trauma history. Hopeful Counseling has also evolved to be a teaching practice with working with graduate counseling programs at neighboring universities within the DMV area.
About Us
Our Story
Our Mission
Hopeful Counseling's mission is to provide compassionate, evidence-based behavioral health counseling that empowers individuals to achieve emotional well-being, personal growth, and resilience. We are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and non-judgmental environment where clients feel heard, valued, and supported on their journey toward healing and self-discovery. Through personalized care, professional expertise, and a holistic approach, we strive to help clients navigate life’s challenges, strengthen relationships, and cultivate meaningful, fulfilling lives.
With identifying as a trauma focused practice, we specialize in trauma-informed care, helping clients heal from past wounds and reclaim their strength and cultivate joy. We also aim to integrate mind-body-spirit approaches to promote overall wellness and balance.
As an outpatient mental health clinic for the community, we are dedicated to reducing stigma and increasing access to mental health care for all individuals, regardless of background or circumstance.
Our Process
To start your therapeutic journey, we aim to complete all logistical paperwork up front in support of a smooth transition to working with your therapist. This process will entail the following actions:
(1) securing insurance information and verifying behavioral health coverage
(2) creating a TherapyPortal account in support of completing all necessary intake documentation
(3) scheduling your intake appointment
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this process please feel free to contact us at admin@hopefulcounseling.org!
Let's work together
So you've made the decision to move forward with behavioral health services with Hopeful Counseling please feel free to contact us at admin@hopefulcounseling.org!
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