Group Therapy Associates is a modern mental health practice built on a belief that you deserve the create your life on your own terms and with the right support you can change the world just by taking better care of you.
The Yard is a company built on a culture that prioritizes hard work, creativity, and a celebration of growth.
Together we believe that wellness is a cornerstone of innovative and impactful work.
So how do you find balance between building your professional life and caring for your personal well being? That’s the challenge we have partnered together to solve. Bringing emotional wellness to work is what GTA at The Yard is all about. Compassionate and skilled therapists on site to provide you with the support, guidance, and encouragement you need to bring your best self to work and beyond.
Join us for monthly Therapy Is Not A Dirty Word events online and in the common area for a relaxed and fun opportunity to chat about mental health, relationships, and managing work and stress. Free to all members.
What sets us apart?
Our approach is built on 3 core principles
Stay Curious
Curiosity help us get clear about our thoughts, create context for our life, and allows us to learn new skills
Honor Emotion
Feelings are not facts… but they play an important role in our lives. Emotion helps us understand our needs, desires, and boundaries.
Act with Intetnion
Head plus heart gives us insight but insight without action doesn’t create real change. We believe that good therapy inspires new behavior
Here’s How To
Step 1
Click “Book an Appointment”
Step 2
Complete your contact info
Step 3
Tell us a bit about your needs
Step 4
Select your therapist(s)
*be sure they are avaialable in DC
Step 5
Check your email for next steps
Tips for booking your appointment
- Remember all of our therapists offer free consultations
- Be sure to select “yes” to the question indicating you are an active member of The Yard (in-person services are only available at The Yard in Eastern Market; teletherapy is availalbe for members located in DC, NJ, PA, and VA at this time)
- Once you submit your request, we will reply via email within 48 hours. Be sure to give the best email and phone number for follow up.
- Haven’t gotten a reply? Check your spam/junk folder for an email ending in “@grouptherapyassociates.com” or “@simplepractice.com” and remember to give us 3 business days before calling our office for follow up.
- Be sure to join us for our quarterly Therapy Is Not A Dirty Word happy hour, the exclusive bi-monthy Therapists Q & A for The Yard, and other events to meet our therapists for free!
Meet our therapists and learn more about how we can help you prioritize wellness at work.
The Yard Members save 33% on our standard rates
Free consultations are available with all of our clinicians
| Therapist Type | Standard GTA Rates | Yard Member Rates |
| Licsened Therapy Associates (LMFT, LGSW, LPC, PsyD) | $195 | $130 |
| Esther Boykin, LMFT (CEO|Owner|Clinical Supervisor) | $295+ | $195 |
please note insurance copays and deductibles can not be discounted | we aceept most BlueCross Blue Shield and CareFirst plans
At GTA, we help you become more than what the world has defined you to be. We give you the space to rewrite your story and expand into your fuller self. Our compassionate and creative therapists help you break out of these cycles, by giving you the support and skills necessary to transform these conversations into real change. We believe that therapy is a place to discover yourself, your needs, and learn how to live a life that is balanced, fulfilling, and has a positive impact in the world – all on your own terms.
We also believe the story doesn’t end in the therapy room, which is why we started Therapy is Not a Dirty Word. With happy hours, workshops, and retreats (many of which are hosted at The Yard DC), we bring the conversation off the couch and into the larger world. These events connect you with mental health and relationship professionals in richly curated spaces, with great food and drinks. Think of it as the perfect dinner party that nourishes mind, body, and spirit.
How can therapy help you? Here’s a sample of just a few of the things we help our clients deal with…
| depression | anxiety | stress and burnout |
| relationship conflict | intimacy issues | communication skills |
| dating | vulnerability and shame | self confidence and self worth |
| career transitions | parenting issues | family of orign |
| issues related to gender, race, culture | trauma and loss | chronic illness |
| any other concern that’s on your mind right now | ||
When we can show up as our full selves to every area of life, everyone benefits.
As the CEO of GTA, every day I work alongside my team of associates to make mental health accessible, innovative, and culturally relevant for all people.
My role as the head of this company is deeply tied to my belief that knowledge, compassion, and intentional action are the keys to fostering meaningful growth.
Each therapist here believes in the power of therapy to help you show up more fully for your life, relationships, and communities.
Click the button below to learn more about the team and find the right therapist for you!
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Group Therapy Associates | DC Metro Area Counseling
Virginia Office
6611 Jefferson St, Suite 304, Haymarket, VA 20169
Phone Number
(703) 644-8041
Washington DC Office
700 Pennsylvania Ave SE, 2nd Floor, Washington, DC 20003
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Do you need immediate mental health help?
GTA is honored to support our community’s emotional wellness. If you or someone you care about are experiencing a mental health emergency please call or text 988 or visit your local emergency room or crisis intervention unit. We are not a 24/7 emergency provider.