Hey, I’m Bizu.

I help clients navigate life's transitions by providing the tools and support needed to feel unstuck and creating a safe space where they feel heard and understood.

About Bizu

Approach

Individuals of every ethnicity, culture, age, and background go through many life transitions, and as a therapist, I work with clients to grow and examine their strengths in a nurturing, safe, and understanding environment. Whether it’s in their relationships, work, or identity, I aim to help clients navigate their experiences with self-awareness and self-efficacy towards balanced well-being. Clients have expressed challenges with adjustment and anxiety from relocating, to job exploration, to the intersections of who they are, and I support all with care for the whole person.

I collaborate with clients through a personalized plan integrating ACT, CBT, and Existential approaches to gain insight into their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors as they relate to their situation and story. Clients are empowered throughout the healing process by discovering and utilizing their coping abilities.

I help frame goals and solutions from a respectful holistic perspective based on resiliency, authenticity, and meaning. If you are feeling lost or having challenges adjusting, I will work alongside you towards the life you have envisioned and deserve.

  • Verified by Psychology Today

    Licensed by DC: PRC200001859

    Licensed by Virginia: 0701015286

  • Graduate of Fordham University

    Masters of Science in Education in Mental Health Counseling, 2015

  • Graduate of College of William & Mary

    Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a Minor in Anthropology, 2013

  • Located in Washington DC

    Licensed to provide care in our nation’s capital

  • Therapy for Black Girls Directory

    Listed in the TBG directory - an online space dedicated to encouraging the mental wellness of Black women and girls

For people navigating…

  • Life Transitions & Grief

    Whether you’re stepping into a new career, starting or ending relationships, or figuring out your next chapter, transitions can feel daunting. We’ll work together to help you stay grounded, even when life feels uncertain. You’ll learn to move through change with clarity, flexibility, and purpose.

  • Anxiety & Stress

    Life’s demands—whether from work, school, or relationships—can trigger stress and anxiety. Together, we’ll use ACT-based techniques to build resilience. You’ll learn to sit with uncomfortable emotions, reduce their power over you, and focus on what truly matters.

  • Identity & Self-Exploration

    Who are you becoming? Whether you’re exploring your cultural identity, gender or sexual orientation, or personal values, this space is for you. With an ACT approach, we’ll focus on self-acceptance and creating alignment between your values and actions, empowering you to live authentically and get unstuck.

  • Career & Academic Changes

    Uncertainty about your career or academic path is normal, especially during big life transitions. Whether you’re shifting careers, dealing with job stress, or feeling lost in school, we’ll explore ways to move forward with purpose and self-compassion while letting go of unhelpful narratives to focus on meaningful action.

  • Relationship Dynamics

    Navigating relationships—whether romantic, family, or friendships—can be complex. We’ll work on setting boundaries, improving communication, and strengthening connections. We’ll also explore how to accept things outside your control while identifying actions that align with your values.

Services

  • Individual therapy is available for those navigating life transitions, whether in their identity, career, or relationships. Together we can process personal and professional goals, anxieties, and grief during these times of change.

  • Two group opportunities are available for complex grief and first-generation college students.

    Interested in support groups? Click here to sign up for the waitlist →

  • Universities have the opportunity to contract services for individual and group therapy, as well as workshops and psychoeducational presentations.

    I’ve provided counseling services for students studying in DC from the University of California, Wake Forest University, University of Michigan, Fordham University, Marquette University, and the College of William and Mary. I also have experience as a Graduate School Specialist and Career Counselor at Fordham University.

  • Weekly supervision available for LGPCs in DC! Please reach out for sliding scale options. 

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 FAQs

  • BCBS, UHC, Carelon, Aetna, and Cigna

  • Insurance and private pay sliding scale are available. Fees range from $80 to $175.

    Please reach out for a free 15-minute consultation call to discuss needs and options for support.

  • There are two session options: 45 minutes or 1 hour.

  • Yes, virtual sessions are provided through a HIPPA compliant platform.

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  • Therapy Day PLLC was named out of the gratitude and joy I hear from clients who come to sessions expressing, “It’s therapy day!” as they describe a desire to share their thoughts, feelings, and stories. Whether it’s recent life changes or childhood experiences, this is a time and space where you can freely identify your needs and values. I became a therapist to challenge the cultural stigmas around mental health that have kept many in the community from seeking support. I hope these therapy days create joy and healing on all the other days.

Get in Touch!

Reach out for a free 15-minute consultation call to discuss needs and options for support.

Contact Bizu