Dwayne Phillips-McNamee is a Licensed Social Worker who works to provide a culturally sensitive, inclusive, equitable internal and external space for all clients regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious background, or any other factor. Dwayne works with adult individuals surrounding a variety of issues, including issues related to race and ethnicity, religion, sexuality, gender identity, and relationships. He is particularly interested in working with black adults, those in and around the LGBTQ+ community, and those navigating issues related to building and maintaining relationships. Dwayne utilizes a variety of techniques informed by Relational-Cultural Therapy such as Motivational Interviewing, Family Therapy, EMDR, and influences of CBT/DBT and more. Dwayne is licensed to practice in Washington, DC, and is supervised at Heartwerq by Kyle T. Collins, LICSW. Through this work, Dwayne has learned that through discussion and emotional exploration, most issues can be resolved.
Qualifications: | Catholic University Of America School of Social Services |
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Academic Suffixes: | LGSW, LMSW, CFSW |
Expertise: | ADHD, Anger Management, Antisocial Personality, Anxiety, Behavioral Issues, Borderline Personality, Chronic Illness, Coping Skills, Depression, Dual Diagnosis, Family Conflict, Men |