Molly Rosenstein
M.Ed, LPC | She/Her
College, your first job, and your twenties can bring a lot of change at once. From the outside, you may look capable and put together. Inside, you may be overthinking everything, comparing yourself to other people, struggling with food or body image, or wondering why this stage of life feels harder than you expected.
I work with tweens, adolescents, adults, and especially college students, recent graduates, and young adults navigating these transitions in Washington, DC. Many of my clients are dealing with anxiety, perfectionism, low self-esteem, relationship stress, family expectations, disordered eating, or uncertainty about who they are and what comes next.
How I work:
My style is warm, conversational, and collaborative. You do not need to arrive with the right words or a clear explanation of what is wrong. We can start with what feels difficult right now and work from there.
I use evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, person-centered therapy, and mindfulness-based interventions. I am also certified in Enhanced Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT-E, an evidence-based treatment developed for eating disorders.
In therapy, we may look at patterns that keep you feeling stuck, such as overthinking, people-pleasing, perfectionism, body checking, restricting or bingeing, avoiding difficult conversations, or being hard on yourself when life does not go according to plan. Along with understanding these patterns, we will work on practical tools that can help you respond differently.
Therapy can involve serious and vulnerable conversations, but it does not need to feel cold or overly clinical. I bring authenticity and humor into the room when it is helpful, and I want our work to feel both supportive and useful.
Who I work with:
I work with tweens, adolescents, college students, young adults, and adults who are struggling with eating disorders, disordered eating, body image concerns, low self-esteem, self-consciousness, life transitions, and challenging relationships or family dynamics.
I especially enjoy working with college students, recent graduates, and young adults in DC who are navigating the transition into adulthood. This can include starting college, moving away from home, adjusting to a demanding internship or first job, building independence, managing roommate or friendship stress, dating, setting boundaries with family, or trying to figure out who you are outside of other people’s expectations.
You may be a good fit for therapy with me if you:
Spend a lot of mental energy thinking about food, your body, or how you are perceived
Feel like everyone else is adjusting better than you are
Struggle with self-criticism, comparison, or perfectionism
Feel anxious about school, work, relationships, or the future
Are navigating a breakup, friendship conflict, family tension, or major transition
Want therapy that feels warm and human, but still helps you make real changes
I have a special interest in helping clients develop a healthier relationship with food, their bodies, and themselves. My hope is to help you feel less alone in what you are carrying and more equipped to move through young adulthood with confidence, self-trust, and greater ease.
More about me:
I earned my bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Studio Art from Tulane University and my Master of Education in Community Mental Health Counseling from Loyola University Chicago.
I care deeply about helping people feel more comfortable being themselves, especially during periods when life feels uncertain or overwhelming. My goal is to help you understand yourself with more compassion, build greater confidence and self-trust, and feel less alone in what you are carrying.
Interested in working together?
Schedule a free consultation to ask questions, discuss availability, and see whether I may be a good fit for what you’re looking for.