Michael A. Giordano, LICSW	Last Updated: 10/11/2011

LICSW, Affirming & Compassionate Psychotherapy in Dupont Circle

I provide compassionate and affirming psychotherapy for individuals, couples, families and adolescents. I have special expertise helping folks who feel dismissed based on their identity or life experiences.

I strive to create a space where you can feel safe speaking of any concern or thought. I won’t judge you, think that you’re crazy nor immoral. Together we find ways to enhance your creative thinking, express authentic emotions, and make effective actions. We explore your life and opportunities for growth and satisfaction.

Call me at 202/460-6384 or email me at mike.giordano.msw@gmail.com


Office and Contact Information

1633 Q Street NW Suite 219 Washington, DC 20009	Phone: (202) 460-6384 This provider offers a free brief telephone consultation. Email: Click Here Website: www.whatihearyousaying.com Contact: Mike Giordano

Gender: Male

Office Hours:

Monday: N/A
Tuesday: By appointment
Wednesday: N/A
Thursday: 3am - 9pm
Friday: N/A
Saturday: N/A
Sunday: N/A

Response Time to Call:

Weekdays: 6 Hours
Weekends: 1 Day

Accessibility:

Are Accessible by Wheelchair

Are Near Public Transportation

Offer Evening Office Hours


Qualifications

Years of Experience: 9

Licensing:

DC - LICSW [LC3000893]

Degrees:

MSW


Fees and Payment Options

Individual: $130
Group: $60
Family: $130

Sliding Scale: Yes

Free Services:

Information & Referral

One Hour per wk for Returning Troops and Families


Problems Served (focus areas are bold)

Addictions/Other (gambling, sex, etc.)	Domestic Violence	Parenting Issues
Addictions/Substance	Dual Diagnosis	Personality Disorders
Adoption/Foster Care	Eating Disorders	Physical Illness/Impairment
Aging	Education/Personal Development	Psychoses/Major Mental Illness
Anger Management	Family Dysfunction	Runaways
Anxiety/Panic Disorders	Gender Identity	Self Abuse
Attachment Disorders	Grief/Loss	Sexual Abuse/Rape
Attention Deficit (Hyperactivity) Disorder	Infertility	Sexual Disorders
Behavioral Problems	Interpersonal Relationships	Sexual Orientation
Bipolar Disorders	Life Transitions	Sexuality Issues
Child Abuse and Neglect	Men's Issues	Spiritual/Religious Concerns
Couple or Marital Issues	Multicultural Issues	Stress
Depression	Obsessive/Compulsive Disorder	Trauma/PTSD
Dissociative Disorders


Populations Served (focus areas are bold)

Age Groups:

Adolescents (13-17)	Children (6-12)	Young Adults (18-25)
Adults (26-59)	Seniors (60 +)

Specific Populations:

ACOA (Adult Children of Alcoholics)	Children of Divorce	Interracial Families/Couples
AIDS/HIV+	Chronic Illness	Military/Veterans
Biracial	Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual	Offenders/Perpetrators
Cancer Patients	Grandparents	Transgendered
Caregivers	Immigrants/Refugees


Treatment Methods and Approaches (focus areas are bold)

Theoretical Approach:

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)	Existential Psychotherapy	Play Therapy
Advocacy	Expressive Therapy	Prevention
Behavioral	Feminist	Psycho-Educational
Body Centered Psychotherapy	Holistic	Psychodrama
Case Management	Humanistic	Psychodynamic
Coaching	Imago Relationship Therapy	Relational
Cognitive/Behavioral	Information and Referral	Sandplay Therapy
Contemplative	Intervention (Alcohol, Drug, Gambling Addiction, etc.)	Sex Therapy
Crisis Intervention	Long-Term	Short-Term (Brief Treatment)
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)	Mediation	Social Support
Dream Work or Analysis	Meditation/Relaxation	Systemic
Ericksonian	Narrative Therapy	Transactional Analysis (TA)
Evaluation/Diagnostic	Parent Guidance	Transpersonal Psychology

Methods Used:

Couple/Marital	Group	Peer Support
Educational or Psycho-Educational	Individual	Supervision/Consultation
Family Systems


Religious and Multi-cultural Experience (focus areas are bold)

Religious Experience:

Buddhist	Hindu	LDS/Mormon
Christian	Jewish

Multi-cultural Experience:

African-American	Hispanic	Pacific Islander
Asian	Native American	Russian


Professional Associations

National Association of Social Workers (NASW)

Michael A. Giordano, LICSW

LICSW, Affirming & Compassionate Psychotherapy in Dupont Circle