Psychotherapy for

Love, Sex, and Life

Couples, Sex, and Trauma Therapy in Washington, DC, Maryland, & Virginia

Joanne Bagshaw & Associates

Our approach:

At Joanne Bagshaw & Associates, we provide feminist-informed systemic sex therapy that considers the emotional, relational, and cultural factors shaping intimacy. We explore how family history, beliefs, stress, trauma, and relationship dynamics affect sexual connection and overall well-being, while offering care grounded in warmth, compassion, and respect.

Our goal is to help you better understand your patterns, develop more authentic relationships, and create a healthier, more satisfying, and connected sex life.

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Two Washington, DC Area Office Locations

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Gaithersburg, Maryland 

316 Main Street, Suite 200
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Kentlands Office
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Baltimore, Maryland 

165 North Lakewood Avenue 
Baltimore, MD 21224
Patterson Park Office

Practice Specialties

Serving Washington, DC, Maryland, & Virginia with office locations in Baltimore and Gaithersburg, Maryland

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.

  • A woman with shoulder-length auburn hair, wearing a black top, looking at the camera with a subtle smile against a dark background.

    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.

  • Atar Stav

    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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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