Adrian J. Connolly, Licensed Professional Counselor
There is help for trauma survivors. My name is Adrian Connolly and I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor in the Dupont Circle area of Washington, DC. My specialty is working with the aftermath of traumatic life experiences.
I have worked extensively with clients whose traumatic or painful life experiences–either recent or past–continue to reverberate in their current emotional and physical difficulties.
Many of my clients struggle with “overwhelm” to include but not limited to the following:
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder(PTSD),
- Dissociative Disorders (DDNOS & DID),
- Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD),
- Mood Disorders,
- Anxiety
- Grief and
- Many other complex emotional issues.
Trauma survivors can develop strategies to build and strengthen a sense of safety. By tapping your inner resources you can integrate and heal from your traumatic or stressful life experiences.
My toolbox includes several powerful therapeutic techniques that are known to help trauma survivors, such as:
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT),
- Cognitive Emotional Behavioral Therapy (CEBT),
- Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), and
- Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
It’s been a privilege to work with many master teachers in the guise of clients. They have enriched and challenged my soul and mind to be ever more aware and ever more present.
Psychological Trauma Has Many Faces
I work with all responses to trauma in its many forms. Through psychotherapy, you come to understand how your traumatic life experience is playing out in your life today. You will discover that processing your painful traumatic experiences helps you feel stronger, and feel more alive. You’ll be able to engage in the positive aspects of life. In my Washington, DC office, I offer a safe therapeutic environment so you can get the help you need.
Working together in a positive growth model, there is help for trauma survivors. You may come to me for help with problem solving and also learn to make meaning and sense out of your extraordinary life experiences. Call me to set up an appointment to begin your own discovery and healing. I can be reached at 202.669.0013.
My Background
I grew up in the United Kingdom and moved to the US 18 years ago. I completed my undergraduate psychology training at Bath Spa University, Bath, UK, and postgraduate psychology training at the New School for Social Research, New York City, NY, and the Fielding Institute, Santa Barbara, CA.
Qualifications
- Years in Practice: 15+ Years
- School: New School for Social Research
- Year Graduated: 2004
- License No. and State: PRC14618 District of Columbia
- Publications by Adrian J. Connolly
Adrian J. Connolly, Licensed Professional Counselor
