Lindsey Markwood
Lindsey Markwood is a Clinical Social Worker, licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia and the District of Columbia. She attended Boston University as an undergraduate and completed her master’s degree in clinical social work at the National Catholic School of Social Service at Catholic University. She has also completed post-graduate training in object relations psychotherapy, for both individuals and couples, at the International Psychotherapy Institute in Chevy Chase, MD. She recently completed training in Exposure Response Prevention Therapy (ERP) for the treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. She speaks Spanish conversationally.
Ms. Markwood has extensive experience working with individuals in recovery for alcohol and drug addiction as well as adolescents that may be struggling with substance abuse. She is passionate about providing a safe space for adolescents and young adults struggling with the pressures of competitive school and home environments, parental conflict, self-harming and overall adjustment to the post-pandemic world. For many years she has helped adolescents, adults, and couples address anxiety and depression due to past trauma and/or current life transitions or circumstances. Ms. Markwood works holistically with psychiatrists, schools and any other professionals in her clients lives to provide the best care possible. She is currently providing both in-person sessions as well as virtually by video conference.
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Alcohol and/or Drug Addiction and Recovery
Anxiety and Depressive Disorders
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Developmental Trauma
Mood Disorders Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Couples Therapy
Parenting and Relationship Issues
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Mclean Psychotherapy Practices, Psychotherapist, February 2016-Present
A New Leaf Therapy LLC, Private Psychotherapy Practice (sole proprietor, owner) Washington DC, 2007-20016
Kolmac Outpatient Recovery Centers, Psychotherapist, 2014-2017
The Whitman-Walker Clinic, Psychotherapist, June 2006-November 2007
Georgetown University Hospital, Department of Pediatrics, October 2005-June 2006
The Latin American Youth Center, Washington DC, Clinical Social Worker, June 2004-September 2005
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Psychotherapy for adolescents, adults, couples and families
Parent coaching
Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) therapy for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
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Master's in Clinical Social Work, Catholic University, Washington DC, May 2004
Bachelors of Arts in Print Journalism and US History, Boston University, Boston, MA, May 2000
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The Commonwealth of Virginia Board of Social Work, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
The District of Columbia Board of Social Work, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, LICSW
The Greater Washington Society for Clinical Social Work (GWSCSW)
The Counseling Advisory Committee, Walt Whitman High School PTSA Board