Dr. Julianna Dubendorff

I am a clinical psychologist at Old Town Psychology. My belief is that each person comes to therapy with an inherent potential to grow and find what works best for them, and I enjoy going on that journey with each of my clients.

I completed my doctorate at the George Washington University, where I learned to work from an integrated psychodynamic and relational framework – meaning I want to understand how your current difficulties developed, why they’re getting in the way now, and how our relationship can be used to try new ways of being. I also integrate CBT, DBT, and mindfulness interventions in my work. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, attention difficulties including ADHD, and particularly enjoy working with identity development, especially the LGBTQ+ community, clients with diverse cultural backgrounds, and clients who have experienced trauma. My graduate research focused on the many kinds of grief that show up in therapy and their influence on the therapeutic relationship and outcomes of therapy.

I believe that the therapeutic relationship is the most important factor for change in therapy, based on research and my own clinical experience. Additionally, I seek to help my clients build insight, develop hope, and discover their ability to adapt their ways of engaging with themselves and others to improve their lives. I have found that a solid working relationship is integral to support the sometimes-difficult work of therapy and can make a huge difference in how the treatment progresses. My therapeutic approach is very warm and supportive, though I adapt to my clients’ needs. I see my role in therapy as being a companion on your journey with experience and knowledge to help work out what paths to take, what feels necessary to change and adapt, and how to develop your ability to achieve your goals.

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Dr. Dubendorff recently contributed a piece to the Alexandria Times discussing how single people can be happy while navigating a difficult dating pool.