Specializations and Modalities
Counseling
At Redefine PLLC, we provide professional counseling services in the District of Columbia. We specialize in working with individuals, couples, and families to address a wide range of behavioral health concerns. Our counseling services are tailored to meet the unique needs of each client and are grounded in evidence-based practices.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a proven and effective form of therapy that focuses on the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Our licensed professional counselors are trained in CBT and use this approach to help clients identify and reframe negative thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to distress.
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy is a collaborative process between a counselor and a client that aims to improve the client's mental health and well-being. We work with clients to observe and acknowledge troubling emotions, thoughts, and behaviors and develop strategies to address them.
Solution- focused Therapy
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) is a short-term, focused, and future-oriented approach to therapy. With our collaborative approach, we work with you to identify your goals and create a roadmap to reach them. We focus on solutions that will aide you in achieving lasting positive change.
Stephanie Sullivan, LPC
Stephanie subscribes to a client-centered approach that emphasizes collaboration, empathy, and empowerment. She works with clients to identify their strengths and develop a personalized treatment plan that addresses their unique needs and goals. Stephanie promises to be candid and transparent about the therapeutic process and to create a caring and nonjudgemental space, rooted in safety, mutual respect, and open communication, where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings without judgment. Stephanie is a bilingual and bicultural counselor and takes on a multicultural orientation with clients by exploring the contributions of ethnicity to the development of self.
Ashley Badgley, LGPC
Ashley is a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor who specializes in trauma and life transitions. She has experience working with survivors of sexual violence, domestic violence, gun violence, and grief and loss. She is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and EMDR. Ashley believes that the foundation of a therapeutic relationship should begin with honesty. She will work with you in order to help process emotions, establish goals, and overcome obstacles.
Brittany Cardoza, LGPC, ATR-P
Brittany is a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor and Provisional Registered Art Therapist working with children, teens, and adults. Brittany specializes in anxiety, grief, life transitions, medical concerns, and is trained in trauma treatment. She employs a humanistic theoretical approach to assist clients in healing through visual expression, collaborative goal setting, and reestablishing a sense of hope for the future.
Kati DePetrillo, LGPC, MT-BC
Kati is a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor and Board Certified Music Therapist, having worked with diverse populations across many settings. Her comprehensive background, coupled with a unique skill set, has helped her develop an attuned perspective when facilitating effective and meaningful therapy. Kati promotes an authentic person-centered, integrative approach and believes that the therapeutic relationship is fundamental to the therapy process, where the client’s agency and autonomy is always respected.
Marianne Lopez, LCSW
Marianne pulls from a handful of modalities such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness Based MBCT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Internal Family Systems. At the core of Marianne's therapeutic approach is a commitment to understanding the multifaceted nature of each individual and the unique challenges they face. Marianne guides clients in stepping back, assessing priorities, and restoring a sense of clarity and purpose. Many of Marianne's clients are high achieving professionals who have spent years meeting the expectations of others while losing sight of their own needs.