Psychotherapy for
Love, Sex, and Life
Couples, Sex, and Trauma Therapy in the Washington, DC Area.
Joanne Bagshaw & Associates
Our approach:
We practice feminist-informed systemic sex therapy. Our approach considers how emotional connections, family history, beliefs, stress, trauma, cultural context, and relationship dynamics influence intimacy.
We help you understand your patterns, build authentic relationships, and create healthier, more satisfying sexual connections.
Two Washington, DC Area Office Locations
Gaithersburg, Maryland
316 Main Street, Suite 200Gaithersburg, MD 20878Kentlands Office 
Baltimore, Maryland
165 North Lakewood Avenue Baltimore, MD 21224Patterson Park Office Practice Specialties
Meet Our Therapists
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Sade Adeeyo, LCPC
Sex, couples, and trauma therapist. Imago-trained couples therapist, trauma-focused CBT (TF-CBT), and substance abuse /addictions counseling. Other services offered include trauma therapy for women.
LICENSED IN MD, DC, & VA
Offers statewide virtual sessions and in-person sessions at our Patterson Park, Baltimore office.
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Joanne Bagshaw, PhD, LCPC
Founder of JBA
AASECT-Certified Sex Therapist. Couples and trauma therapist. Other services include adoption competent therapy, trauma therapy for women, LGPC & AASECT supervision, and immigration evaluations.
LICENSED IN MD, DE, NY, FL, & VT
Offers statewide virtual sessions and in-person in our Gaithersburg, MD office in the Kentlands.
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Atar Stav, LCPC
Sex, couples, and trauma therapists. Trained in sensorimotor psychotherapy. Other services include therapy for women, supervision for Marland, LGPCs, and immigration evaluations.
LICENSED IN MD, DC, FL, VA, & WV
Offers statewide virtual sessions and in-person at our Gaithersburg, Maryland, office in the Kentlands.
Atar conducts decisions in English, Hebrew, and French and works with clients 16+
Frequently Asked Questions
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Please review our therapists’ bios, then click the “schedule a free consultation " button to schedule a consultation with the therapist of your choice.
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No, we don’t accept insurance. We are an out-of-network practice. Our services are reimbursable, and we’ll provide you with a monthly superbill to submit to your insurance company for reimbursement.
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We help you understand the deeper emotional, relational, cultural, and trauma-based forces that shape your intimacy and erotic life, so you can create a life that actually feels like yours.
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Please schedule a free consult with one of our therapists. If you have a question that needs answering prior to a consultation, please call 301. 288.3723
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““Patriarchy has long outlived itself, and Bagshaw provides step-by-step learning for how to resist, engage in body liberation, and work for sexual and reproductive justice.”