Discover Healing & Empowerment
We are delighted you’ve found TREC DC. Whether you are seeking to heal from trauma or learn how to support trauma survivors, we are here to guide you every step of the way.
Feel free to contact us with any questions or for more information.
Committed to Healing
TREC DC is a collective of psychotherapists, trainers, consultants, educators, and researchers dedicated to offering evidence-based and trauma-informed services. We serve a diverse clientele, including adolescents and adults who have endured various forms of trauma, from sexual assault and gun violence to medical trauma and workplace-induced stress. Our approach is inclusively designed to support individuals from all backgrounds, promoting culturally humble treatment, supervision, and consultation.
Serving Beyond Boundaries
While based in the Greater Washington, D.C. area, we extend our counseling services to California and states participating in PSYPACT. Learn more about our licensing and service areas.
Trauma-Informed Care
At TREC DC, we believe that trauma does not exist in isolation—it is deeply embedded within our socio-political contexts. Our mission is to provide care that not only addresses personal trauma but also acknowledges the broader societal impacts. By destigmatizing mental health and emphasizing empowerment, we foster an environment where individuals can thrive.
Integrative Psychotherapy
We offer psychotherapy that respects and integrates each individual’s identity, including race, gender, sexual orientation, and religion, ensuring a holistic approach to healing. Our commitment extends beyond treatment—we aim to listen, collaborate with, and act as allies to historically marginalized communities, promoting social justice and community healing.
Culturally-humble treatment, supervision, training, and consultation.
Our therapists provide specialized, evidence-based treatments focusing on trauma recovery, designed to meet the unique needs of each client.
We offer group sessions that foster coping skills and community support, helping clients feel understood and less isolated.
TREC DC supports emerging professionals through internships, externships, and fellowships, focusing on specialized trauma training.
Actively collaborating with local organizations, we strive to prevent trauma and respond effectively to community needs.
We assist other professionals and organizations in enhancing their trauma-informed care practices.
Our workshops are crafted to provide deep insights into the impact of trauma, utilizing evidence-based methods to educate and empower attendees.
How to Practice Best When Best Practices Don’t Fit: Addressing the Needs of Individuals with PTSD Who do not Benefit from or Engage in an Evidence Based Intervention
Panel Discussion with Drs. Lisa Carlin and Lea Didion at the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies 2018 annual conference
Optimizing Success in Delivery of Trauma Focused Treatments With Patients With Borderline Personality Disorder.
Clinical Roundtable given by Dr. Lea Didion at the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies 2019 conference.
Trauma-Informed Supervision: Skills Building Session Presentation given by Drs. Lisa Carlin and Lea Didion at the 2020 American Psychological Association Annual conference.
Drs. Lea Didion and Lisa Carlin provided a full-day training on trauma-informed care to the Air National Guard.
Dr. Lea Didion participated in a panel discussion for Accenture titled “Demystifying Mental Health in the AAPI Community.”
