Welcome to Greenberg Counseling, where your journey to healing and growth begins. I am Dr. Jennifer Greenberg, PhD, LCSW-C, LICSW, CST-S, CSCT, C-PST®, a highly experienced Clinical Social Worker and Psychotherapist based in Bethesda, MD. I’m delighted you are exploring the possibility of seeking support in your personal or relational journey.
As an Integrative Sex and Couples therapist, I understand the complexities of relationships and the importance of dedicated effort in nurturing them. My practice is committed to supporting individuals and couples seeking growth and transformation. From addressing anxiety and depression to enhancing sexual functioning and communication, I offer tailored interventions to help you and your partner(s) reintegrate authenticity into your lives.
With extensive experience spanning various demographics, including military personnel and their families, LGBTQ+ individuals, kink/poly relationships, and expatriates, I bring a nuanced understanding of diverse life experiences into my practice. Moreover, my background in working with combat-related distress, traumatic brain injuries (TBI), and post-deployment reintegration equips me to address unique challenges faced by individuals and families in these contexts.
In work and life, I am committed to working from a perspective of intersectionality and advocacy for those who have been marginalized by society and the impact of social identities on psychological distress. For me, this means holding space for people of color (POC), LGBTQ+, as well as those impacted by (as so aptly identified by Emily Nagoski) the “industrial bikini complex.” One of my core values is cultural humility, and I strive to recognize blind spots and implicit biases so that I can actively participate in social justice and change from within.
I approach therapy from an Integrative Sex and Couples Therapy perspective, integrating elements from IMAGO therapeutic techniques, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Out-of-Control Sexual Behavior (OCSB), and Feminist Theory, among others. In Integrative Sex and Couples Therapy, we actively focus on individual and relationship dynamics to foster healthy sexual relationships and effective communication. This approach ensures that therapy is tailored to your needs and preferences, fostering a collaborative and empowering therapeutic relationship.
Furthermore, I am a staunch advocate of the Health at Every Size (HAES) principles endorsed by the Association for Size Diversity and Health (ASDAH). Embracing a holistic view of health, HAES acknowledges that health is multifaceted and not solely determined by physical or mental well-being. As such, I strive to create a nonjudgmental and inclusive space where individuals of all sizes and abilities feel valued and respected.
I am also devoted to supporting all bodies through perimenopause, menopause, and the aging process. As such, I help clients identify questions for their medical providers to ensure that answers to unknowns are explored and provided. I find it outrageous that it may take some people 10+ years to arrive at diagnoses. I often talk with clients about what questions to ask their providers and help them make informed decisions about medical care.
In addition to my clinical practice, in August 2024, I completed my PhD in Counseling, specializing in Human Sexuality and Sex Therapy, with a research focus on Reading Romance and Relationships. This groundbreaking research explored romance novels’ role in enhancing intimacy and sexual bonding within relationships.
Supervision
I supervise clinicians pursuing certification as Sex Therapists (CST) through AASECT and licensure as Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW) in Maryland. I am committed to fostering inclusivity and addressing systemic oppression. Let’s connect to explore how my approach aligns with your needs. Contact me for supervision rates and further discussion on my philosophy.
Some of the services I offer include, but are not limited to:
- Behavioral Health Evaluation & Assessment
- Individual Psychotherapy
- Relationships and Couples Therapy
- Virtual Therapy
- PREPARE/ENRICH Program
- AASECT Supervision
- ISTI Sex Therapy Supervision
My areas of focus include:
- Relationships and Intimacy
- Sexual Health
- Perimenopause/Menopause
- Gender Identity
- Sexual Identity
- Kink/Poly Friendly
- LGBTQAI Friendly
- Health At Every Size (HAES®) / Intuitive Eating (IE) Allied
- Anxiety & Depression
- Combat Trauma/PTSD
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- Post-deployment Re-integration
- Foreign Service Workers
- International Aid Workers (NGOs)
Influences & Resources
I have been fortunate to learn from some great clinicians and researchers over the past 20+ years. Among those who have influenced my work are not limited to:
Emily Nagoski:
Come As You Are: Revised and Updated: The Surprising New Science That Will Transform Your Sex Life, by Emily Nagoski, PhD Kindle
Come Together: The Science (and Art!) of Creating Lasting Sexual Connections by Emily Nagoski, PhD Kindle
Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Emily Nagoski, PhD, and Amelia Nagoski, DMA Hardcover | Kindle
Tammy Nelson:
Getting the Sex You Want: Shed Your Inhibitions and Reach New Heights of Passion Together by Tammy Nelson, PhD Hardcover | Kindle
When You’re The One Who Cheats: Ten Things to Know by Tammy Nelson, PhD Paperback | Kindle
The New Monogamy: Redefining Your Relationship After Infidelity by Tammy Nelson, PhD Paperback | Kindle
Esther Perel:
Mating in Captivity: Unlocking Erotic Intelligence by Esther Perel
The State of Affairs: Rethinking Infidelity by Esther Perel
Harville Hendricks & Helen LaKelly Hunt:
Getting the Love You Want: A Guide for Couples: Third Edition by Harville Hendricks and Helen LaKelly Hunt
Stefani Goerlich, PhD:
With Sprinkles on Top: Everything Vanilla People and Their Kinky Partners Need to Know to Communicate, Explore, and Connect by Stefani Goerlich
BDSM and Kink: The Basics by Dr. Stefani Goerlich & Ellyssa Helfer
The Leather Couch: Clinical Practice with Kinky Clients by Dr. Stefani Goerlich
Peggy Kleinplatz & A. Dana Menard, PhD:
Magnificent Sex: Lessons from Extraordinary Lovers by Peggy Kleinplatz, PhD & A. Dana Menard, PhD
Jessica Fern:
Polysecure: Attachment, Trauma and Consensual Nonmonogamy by Jessica Fern
The Polysecure Workbook: Healing Your Attachment and Creating Security in Loving Relationships by Jessica Fern
Polywise: A Deeper Dive into Navigating Open Relationships by Jessica Fern with David Cooley
Tamara Pincus & Rebecca Hiles:
It’s Called “Polyamory”: Coming Out About Your Nonmonagamous Relationships by Tamara Pincus & Rebecca Hiles Paperback | Kindle
Marie Claire Haver:
The New Perimenopause: An Evidence-based Guide to Surviving the Zone of Chaos and Feeling Like Yourself Again by Dr. Mary Claire Haver
Hardcover | Paperback | Kindle
The New Menopause: Navigating Your Path Through Hormonal Change with Purpose, Power, and Facts by Mary Claire Haver, MD
Hardcover | Paperback | Kindle
Karen Tang:
It’s Not Hysteria: Everything You Need to Know About Your Reproductive Health (but Were Never Told) by Dr. Karen Tang
Hardcover | Paperback | Kindle
Kelly Casperson, MD:
You Are Not Broken: Stop “Should-ing” All Over Your Sex Life by Kelly Casperson, MD
The Menopause Moment: Mindset, Hormones and Science for Optimal Longevity by Kelly Casperson, MD
Carole Tavris & Avrum Bluming:
Estrogen Matters: Why Taking Hormones in Menopause Can Improve Women’s Wellbeing and Lengthen Their Lives –Without Raising the Risk of Breast Cancer (Revised and Updated Edition 2024) by Avrum Buming & Carol Tavris
Lasara Firefox Allen, MSW:
Genderqueer Menopause: Navigating Menopause for Trans, Gender-Nonconforming, Genderfluid, and Other Queer-Bodied Folx by Lasara Firefox Allen, MSW
Lucie Fielding:
Trans Sex: Nurturing Trans Eroic Embodiment and Gender-Pleasure by Lucie Fielding
Joan Price:
Naked at Our Age: Talking Out Loud About Senior Sex by Joan Price
Betty Martin:
The Art of Receiving and Giving: The Wheel of Consent by Betty Martin, D.C., with Robyn Dalzen
Lindo Bacon:
Health at Every Size: The Surprising Truth About Your Weight by Lindo Bacon
Body Respect: What Conventional Health Books Get Wrong, Leave Out, and Just Plain Fail to Understand About Weight by Lindo Bacon & Lucy Aphramor, PhD, RD
August McLaughlin & Jamila Dawson, LMFT:
With Pleasure: Managing Trauma Triggers for More Vibrant Sex and Relationships by August McLaughlin & Jamila Dawson, LMFT
Douglas Braun-Harvey & Michael Vigorito:
Treating Out of Control Sexual Behavior: Rethinking Sex Addiction by Douglas Braun-Harvey & Michael Vigorito
JoEllen Notte:
The Monster Under the Bed: Sex, Depression, and the Conversations We aren’t Having by JoEllen Notte
Terrence Real:
I Don’t Want to Talk About It: Overcoming the Secret Legacy of Male Depression by Terrence Real
David Ley:
Ethical Porn for Dicks: A Man’s Guide to Responsible Viewing Pleasure by David J. Ley
The Myth of Sex Addiction by David J. Ley
Dossie Easton & Janet Hardy:
The Ethical Slut, Third Edition: A Practical Guide to Polyamory, Open Relationships, and other Freedoms in Sex and Love by Janet W. Hardy and Dossie Easton
The New Topping Book by Dossie Easton & Janet W. Hardy
The New Bottoming Book by Dossie Easton & Janet W. Hardy
Roxanne Gay:
Bad Feminist: Essays by Roxanne Gay
Sonya Renee Taylor:
The Body is Not an Apology, Second Edition: The Power of Radical Self-Love by Sonya Renee Taylor
adrienne maree brown:
Pleasure Activism: The Politics of Feeling Good by adrienne maree brown
Social Media
I do not have a very active presence on social media at this point; however, here are just a few of the people I follow on social media that I find to have excellent clinical information and interesting points of view on Instagram:
Dr. Rachel Rubin: https://www.instagram.com/drrachelrubin/#
Dr. Kelly Casperson: https://www.instagram.com/kellycaspersonmd/#
Dr. Mary Claire Haver: https://www.instagram.com/drmaryclaire/#
Dr. Corinne Menn: https://www.instagram.com/drmennobgyn/#
Dr. Christine Vaccaro: https://www.instagram.com/drchristinevaccaro/#
Dr. Karen Tang: https://www.instagram.com/karentangmd/#
Dr. Zachary Rubin: https://www.instagram.com/rubin_allergy/#
Virtual Therapy
I currently practice virtual therapy (phone or video) in Maryland, DC, Virginia, New Jersey, and overseas. I use a HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) compliant platform called Simple Practice. Here’s a little about how it works: You will receive a reminder for our appointment, including a link to our meeting space in Simple Practice. The link will change for every appointment, so please check the reminder emails and texts. At the arranged time of our session, I will call you through the Simple Practice program to establish a video connection. We will spend our time together, and once our session has ended, you can close out the program until our next scheduled session.
Before our first session, I will send you a link to my practice portal, where you will complete paperwork related to your visit (practice policies, intake forms, emergency contact(s), and billing information. During our first session, we will spend time getting to know each other, building rapport, reviewing your paperwork, signing releases of information (as needed), and discussing your therapy goals.
Fees & Insurance
Initial Sessions are 75-80 minutes, and follow-up appointments are 50 minutes. Rates are listed below.
Payment is due at the time of service, and I accept all major credit cards.
I do not accept insurance; however, I will provide a superbill containing the information required for out-of-pocket reimbursement from your insurance company.
Additionally, as of January 1, 2022, under Section 2799B-6 of the Public Health Service Act, healthcare providers, and healthcare facilities are required to inform individuals who are not enrolled in a plan or coverage or a Federal health care program or not seeking to file a claim with their plan or coverage both orally and in writing of their ability, upon request or at the time of scheduling health care items and services, to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” of expected charges.
You can receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care will cost.
Under the law, healthcare providers must give patients without insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services.
You can receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services. This includes expenses like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees.
Ensure your healthcare provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least one business day before your medical service or item. You can also ask your healthcare provider and any other provider you choose for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or service.
If you receive a bill at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill.
Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate. For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises.
| 2026 Session Codes | Description of Service | 2026 Session Fee * | Time Spent |
|---|---|---|---|
|
90791 |
Diagnostic Evaluation/Intake |
$360 |
75-80 Minutes |
|
90837 |
On-going Therapy Sessions |
$275 |
53+ Minutes |
|
90847 |
Family Therapy w/Patient Present |
$275 |
38-52 Minutes |
|
10001 |
$360 |
75-80 Minutes |
|
|
10002 |
$275 |
53+ Minutes |
|
|
SUP001 |
Clinical Supervision |
$250 |
60 Minutes |
* Payment for services is due at the time of service, and at the end of each month, I will provide you with a super-bill that you can submit to your insurance for reimbursement.
**Please note that Relationship Therapy is considered an out-of-pocket service and is not covered by insurance, however you can contact your insurance to confirm this.
Dr. Jennifer H. Greenberg, PHD, LICSW, LCSW-C, CST-S
AASECT CERTIFIED SEX THERAPIST & SUPERVISOR
ISTI CERTIFIED SEX AND COUPLES THERAPIST
Please email to schedule a consultation.
202-827-5360