Ari Djavan, LCSW-C

Ari Djavan, LCSW-C

Ari Djavan, LCSW-C,  is a therapist at Washington Psychological Wellness who is passionate about helping clients feel supported, empowered, and understood. She takes an integrative, person-centered approach, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), mindfulness, and somatic practices. With compassion and cultural sensitivity, she tailors therapy to each client’s unique background, values, and goals.

Ari specializes in working with adults and young adults navigating anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, self-esteem issues, life transitions, and complex family dynamics. Her professional background includes working through a cross-cultural lens with children and families through Montgomery County Public Schools, supporting adults at JSSA, and working extensively with clients facing court-mandated treatment, substance use, and co-occurring disorders at Sheppard Pratt’s Outpatient Mental Health Center.

Her therapeutic style is collaborative and strengths-based. She draws from various perspectives to help clients break free from harmful narratives, emotional obstacles, and past wounds, while improving both personal and relational communication. Believing that laughter is an essential part of healing, Ari makes space for humor and levity alongside meaningful growth.

With warmth and openness, Ari creates a safe space where clients can build resilience, strengthen relationships, and step into more fulfilling, authentic lives. She offers both in-person and telehealth therapy.