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Dylesia Barner, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in District of Columbia

Dylesia Barner

Individual therapy

Rula verifies every provider’s credentials and conducts regular quality reviews

Specializes in Domestic Violence
LICSW
9+ years

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Workers (LICSWs), like Dylesia Barner, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Dylesia has a Doctor of Social Work (DSW) from Millersville University and a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Norfolk State University.

Available virtually|DC
Specialties
Domestic Violence
Anxiety
Child Abuse or Neglect
Stress
Trauma and PTSD
Women's Issues
Style
Exploratory
Candid
Curious

Hi there, I'm Dylesia!

I specialize in trauma, family-of-origin issues, and life transitions, helping clients understand how past experiences shape present relationships, emotions, and patterns so they can heal and thrive.

My focus

I work best with adults and young adults navigating trauma, anxiety, relationship challenges, life transitions, and family-of-origins issues. Many of my clients are high-achievers who feel overwhelmed, stuck in unhealthy patterns, or impacted by difficult family dynamics and are seeking deeper healing and lasting change.

My approach

I'm warm, collaborative, and insight-oriented. I help clients connect past experiences to present challenges while building practical tools for change. Together, we'll explore patterns, strengthen coping skills, and create a path toward healing, healthier relationships, and greater self-understanding.

Expertise

Focus populations

BIPOC
First Gen American/Immigrant Parents
Single Mother
Gay
Intersex
LGBTQIA+
Lesbian
Non-Binary
Open Relationships/Non-Monogamy
Queer
Sex-Positive/Kink
Transgender
+ 12 more

Therapy types

  • Individual Therapy

Ages served

  • Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

  • Aetna
  • Allegiance
  • Allied
  • Arlo
  • Ascension-SmartHealth

Languages spoken

English

Education

Doctor of Social Work (DSW) from Millersville University and a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Norfolk State University.

Sessions

60 minutes
Virtual sessions

Next appointmentTuesday, Jul 21st