About
Ariste Sallas-Brookwell, a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) based in Washington, DC, offers a safe and welcoming environment for clients to discover their strength, resilience, and untapped potential. With a warm, authentic, and non-judgmental style, Ariste uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), to help individuals overcome life transitions, anxiety, and depression. Ariste has a special interest in working with pregnant, postpartum, and parenting individuals, as well as young adults transitioning into and out of college. With advanced training in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), and Trauma-Informed Care principles, Ariste provides direct, honest, and guided feedback to empower clients in implementing positive changes in their lives. By listening closely and responding with compassion, Ariste creates a space for clients to share, explore, and deepen their insight, helping them claim the lives they envision.
Insurance & payment
Ariste Sallas-Brookwell is an Out of Network provider. Insurance details are not listed publicly — call the practice to confirm.
- Out of network
Listed fee: $195 per session. Ask about sliding-scale fees if you're paying out of pocket.
Services & specialties
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
A form of psychotherapy that helps individuals develop psychological flexibility and acceptance of difficult emotions and thoughts.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
A problem-focused approach that helps individuals identify and change negative thought patterns and behaviors.
Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
A type of therapy that focuses on improving communication and relationships with others.
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
A form of therapy that explores the unconscious motivations and underlying causes of an individual's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
A program that teaches individuals mindfulness techniques to reduce stress and improve overall well-being.
Trauma-Informed Care
An approach that acknowledges the impact of trauma on an individual's life and provides a safe and supportive environment for healing.