Licensed Clinical Psychologist near Virginia

Mariana is a licensed clinical psychologist in Washington, D.C. She has experience working in private practice, university counseling centers, and a community mental health clinic. Mariana’s areas of interest include working with individuals and couples struggling with life transitions, career and relationship concerns, as well as LGBTQ and multicultural issues.
Through an empathic, supportive, and collaborative therapeutic approach, Mariana strives to help her clients develop awareness and authenticity, which she believes activates their innate potential to live a happier, more fulfilling life.
Mariana is fluent in Portuguese.
Education / Licenses
  • Advanced Training, Institute of Contemporary Psychotherapy & Psychoanalysis
  • Postdoctoral Fellowship – Psychodynamic Approaches to Clinical Psychology, The George Washington University
  • PsyD – Clinical Psychology, The George Washington University
  • MLHR – Masters, Labor and Human Resources, The Ohio State University
  • BA – Psychology, The Ohio State University
  • Licensed Clinical Psychologist:
    • Washington, D.C.
Visit  http://www.quarterlifecenter.com/teammember/mariana-figueira-psy-d/ to learn more
Location: Virginia, USA

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