Therapy Group of DC
Dr. Kevin Isserman, Psy.D.
Exploring who you are & building deeper, more honest relationships
About Dr. Isserman
If you’re feeling disconnected from yourself — unsure of who you are, struggling in your relationships, or carrying something that’s hard to put into words — I want you to know that kind of honesty is exactly where meaningful work begins. I help people get clearer on who they are and build relationships that actually feel real.
My approach starts with understanding you as a whole person — your relationships, your identities, how you move through the world. I’m not interested in a surface-level version of what’s going on. I want to understand the patterns underneath, and I want us to do that work together with self-reflection, genuine compassion, and some humor along the way.
“I don’t think people need to be fixed. I think they need a space where they can finally be honest — and discover that who they are is enough.”
Kevin Isserman, Psy.D., Therapist DC
My Approach
I draw on person-centered and psychodynamic approaches, which means I’m paying attention to what’s happening between us in the room, not just the content of what you’re telling me. I believe the relationship we build in therapy mirrors the patterns that show up in the rest of your life — and that’s where real insight comes from.
In our sessions, I’m warm and direct. I’ll ask questions that go deeper than “how did that make you feel,” and I’m comfortable sitting with the hard stuff — shame, grief, confusion about identity, the things you haven’t said out loud. I use humor when it fits, and I won’t pretend to have all the answers. What I will do is show up fully and create a space where you don’t have to perform.
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I’ve spent much of my career working with people navigating questions about identity, sexuality, and gender — in university counseling centers, in community clinics, and in private practice. I co-created LGBTQ+ support groups at multiple universities and worked closely with trans and gender-diverse clients long before it was a line on a resume. I also work with couples who are stuck in cycles of disconnection, helping them rebuild communication and intimacy from a place of honesty rather than blame.
If you’re someone who wants more than surface-level advice — if you want to understand yourself more deeply, show up more honestly in your relationships, and feel like who you are is actually enough — I’m here for that work.
Educational Background
Common Questions
I’ll start by asking what brought you to therapy and what you’re hoping to get out of it. From there, we’ll get to know each other — I’ll ask about your relationships, your background, how you’re feeling day to day. It’s not a test and there’s no wrong answer. Think of it as a conversation where we figure out what matters most to you right now and whether we’re a good fit to work together. By the end, you should have a sense of what therapy with me actually feels like.
It means I start from the belief that you already have what you need to grow — you just might need the right space to access it. I’m not going to hand you a worksheet or tell you what to do. Instead, I’ll create a relationship where you feel genuinely heard and accepted, and from that foundation, we’ll explore the patterns and experiences that are keeping you stuck. I also weave in psychodynamic ideas, which means we’ll pay attention to what’s happening under the surface — old patterns, unconscious dynamics, the things you do without realizing why.
This has been central to my work from the very beginning. I co-facilitated LGBTQ+ support groups at three different university counseling centers, worked closely with trans and gender-diverse individuals, and served on sexual trauma treatment teams. I understand the specific ways that minority stress, coming out, identity development, and navigating a world that isn’t always safe can shape your mental health. Whether you’re working through something directly tied to your identity or it’s just part of who you are, I want you to feel fully seen in our work together.
Yes — I see clients both in-person at the Dupont Circle office and via secure telehealth throughout DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Some clients prefer the consistency of in-person sessions, others like the flexibility of video, and some do a mix. We’ll figure out what works best for you.
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Either way, we’ll make it easy. Get started with Dr. Isserman directly, or tell us what you’re looking for and we’ll help you find the right fit. Takes a few minutes — no commitment.
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