Audra Gillis, LCSW-C, LICSW
THERAPY, COACHING, CONSULTING
In-Network with: CareFirst BCBS, Aetna. (Coming soon: United, Oxford, Optum)
I am a female, BiPOC clinician and I work with individuals, couples and family therapy. I am an experienced psychotherapist who is caring & compassionate and here to help heal the whole you—mind, body & spirit.
With almost 30 years experience as a therapist, specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectal Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Areas of expertise are women's issues, depression, stress management, self-esteem issues, relationship & communication issues, anxiety disorders and hypnotherapy.
In addition to being a relationship therapist, I have presented at universities, churches, and organizations, speaking on the topics of stress, depression and domestic violence issues. I have experience providing therapy in residential, educational and private practice settings, running groups for children that have witnessed domestic violence, families who experienced loss through AIDS, at an inpatient facility for firefighters/first responders and as clinical director of an outpatient mental health clinic.
I am an interactive, solution-focused therapist. My therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help patients effectively address personal life challenges. I integrate complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each patient. With compassion and understanding, I work with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.
My patients and colleagues describe me as being down to earth, caring, creative, compassionate, understanding, empathetic, intuitive and a great listener.
Education & Background
HOWARD UNIVERSITY
Masters of Social Work
CAMERON UNIVERSITY
Bachelors of Science, Psychology & Sociology
Certifications & Volunteering
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) Washington, DC
Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical (LCSW-C) Maryland
Certified Divorce Mediation Trainer
Certified Domestic Violence Counselor (CDVC)
Certified Behavioral Therapist (CBT)
Certified Hypnotherapist (CHT)