About Me

Dr. Van Wagoner is a licensed psychologist and certified group psychotherapist specializing in individual, couples and group psychotherapy. He was named a "Top Therapist" in Washington DC by his professional peers as reported in Washingtonian Magazine, and maintains a private practice in Washington D.C. He is currently on the faculty at the National Group Psychotherapy Institute of the Washington School of Psychiatry, an adjunct clinical faculty member at Georgetown University and the University of Maryland, a Fellow of the American Group Psychotherapy Association, and currently the Editor of “The Group Circle,” AGPA's newsletter. He has authored several book chapters and articles on group psychotherapy, presented extensively on group psychotherapy locally and nationally, and has been leading groups and conducting individual and couples therapy for over 30 years. 

In addition to being a prominent relationship therapist, Dr. Van Wagoner has presented at National conferences and to general audiences speaking on the topics of working with intense emotions in group therapy, envy, shame and competition, and domestic violence.

Dr. Van Wagoner integrates complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client, yet with an emphasis on relational psychoanalytically oriented psychotherapy. With compassion and understanding, he works with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.

EducationPhD, Counseling Psychology, University of Maryland; M.A. Community Counseling, University of Maryland License, Certifications & Awards: Psychology licenses in Maryland and the District of Columbia. Top Therapist Washingtonian Magazine; Fellow, American Group Psychotherapy Association

Additional Training: Certified Group Psychotherapist

Professional Activities and Memberships: Clinical Member and Fellow of the American Group Psychotherapy Association; Member of the American Psychological Association; Member of the Washington Society of Psychoanalytic Psychology; Member and Faculty of the Washington School of Psychiatry; Faculty of the National Group Psychotherapy Institute; Clinical Faculty, Georgetown University Counseling and Psychological Services; Adjunct Faculty, University of Maryland, Counseling Psychology Program. Editor, Group Circle. Board Member, International Board of Certified Group Psychotherapists. 

Other websitehttps://therapists.psychologytoday.com/rms/name/Steven_Van+Wagoner_PhD,CGP,FAGPA_Washington_District+of+Columbia_82109

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