WASHINGTON, DC · IN-PERSON AND TELEHEALTH SERVICES AVAILABLE
Your healing journey starts with feeling empowered.
Our mission is to uplift, empower and inspire individuals navigating life's challenges — with accessible, high-quality therapy in a safe, supportive, faith-based and culturally responsive environment.
15 min
Free consultation
LICSW
Licensed Clinician
2005
Offering therapeutic services since..
WHO WE ARE
A faith-based practice that offers compassionate, culturally responsive therapy to help you feel empowered and equipped for life's challenges.
Empowered Today Counseling was founded by Simone Harris, MSW, LICSW — a licensed mental health provider, wife, mother, mentor and program director who has spent her career helping children, families, and adults recognize their strengths and overcome past traumas. After years working as a sexual assault counselor, working with the DC Government, and serving as a School Social Worker, she opened her private practice in Washington, DC, in 2023.
Today she supports clients managing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and the lasting weight of trauma — always with compassionate care and approaches shaped around each person's specific needs.
Anxiety & depression
Self-esteem & confidence
Trauma-informed care
Coping skills for life changes
CLINICIANS
Our Staff
Empowered Today Counseling is growing into a group practice. Our team brings compassionate, faith-based and culturally responsive care to every person we serve.
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Simone Harris, MSW, LICSW
Founder & Therapist
Simone founded Empowered Today Counseling in 2023 after years serving children, families and adults across the DC area. She supports clients navigating anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and trauma with a strengths-based, faith-centered approach.
We're growing our team
ETC is expanding into a group practice. If you're a compassionate therapist who shares our faith-based, culturally responsive mission, we'd love to hear from you.
Therapeutic Approaches We Use
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Evidence-based work that helps you understand the connection between your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors while building healthier ways to cope.
Mindfulness Practices
Guided practices that cultivate self-awareness, reduce stress, and help you feel more grounded and present.
Faith-Based (Christian) Approach
Care that honors the connection between mind, body and spirit — welcoming to your personal faith that aligns with your values and goals.
Trauma Informed Care
A compassionate approach that recognizes the impact of trauma while creating safety, choice, trust, and empowerment throughout
WHY EMPOWERED TODAY
At Empowered Today Counseling, we honor each individual's life experiences, and we would love to take this journey with you.
Compassionate support
You are met with warmth and without judgment, from the very first conversation. We focus on your strengths so you leave with skills that outlast our sessions.
Professional guidance
Licensed clinical care from a therapist with years of trauma-informed experience. Therapeutic approaches are tailored to your story, your pace and your goals.
Safe & welcoming space
A confidential, culturally responsive environment where every part of you belongs.
What happens after you reach out
Starting therapy can feel like a big step. Here is exactly what to expect — no surprises.
01
Reach out
Send a note or call the office. No pressure, no commitment.
02
Initial consultation
A complimentary 15-minute call to talk through what you're carrying and what you need.
03
Personalized support
Together we shape a plan and a therapeutic approach that fits your life.
04
Begin your journey
Ongoing sessions that build resilience, coping skills and confidence over time.
TESTIMONIALS
Words from people we've walked with
Previous clients agreed to have their testimonials included, while their privacy remains protected.
“Simone was amazing to work with. She was flexible and she has numerous ways to help with coping and breathing. She was very kind and welcoming to the point you feel that it was a safe space to just confide and breathe. For my first time pursuing therapy, she was amazing."
Verified Client
"Thank you for providing a safe and welcoming space for me to work through my challenges. I appreciate all your help and encouragement along the way."
Verified Client
"I also want to send a note of thanks again for the time you spent working with me. Sometimes I do something ... and it reminds me how far I've come and how much better I'm feeling... Learning more coping skills to make life more manageable (and enjoyable!) has contributed to my improvement. Thank you again!"
Verified Client
Frequently asked questions
Helpful details about starting counseling with our team.
