Compassionate Mental Health
Comprehensive Therapy, Psychiatry, and Evaluations for Children, Adolescents, Adults, and Whole Families.
Maryland | Washington, DC | California
Welcome to Arbit Center
Arbit Counseling is now the Arbit Center for Mental Health, home of The Arbit ADHD Center. We provide thoughtful, concierge level care for children, adolescents, adults, and families through therapy, evaluations, and ongoing support.
Since 2016, our women owned practice has served the DMV, Maryland and California with compassionate, evidence based care rooted in inclusivity and clinical excellence. Our multidisciplinary team of therapists, educators, and psychiatrists partners with you to create a personalized path toward clarity, balance, and lasting well being.
Where Specialized Mental Health Care Meets Comprehensive Mental Wellness
FEATURED IN
Areas of Clinical Support
Anxiety, Depression & OCD
Identity Exploration
ADHD & Learning Differences
Parenting and Family Dynamics
Trauma & Complex Trauma
Major Life Transitions
How We Can Help You
Perinatal Mental Health and Psychiatry
Holistic Psychiatry
Psychological and ADHD Evaluations
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Couples Counseling
Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and Parent Coaching
Neuroaffirming Care for ADHD and Learning Differences Across The Lifespan
Play Therapy
Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (S.P.A.C.E.)
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR
LGBTQIA+ Affirming Care
Culturally Responsive Care for Historically Marginalized Communities
Trauma Support and Recovery
Our Story
Arbit Center for Mental Health
Meet our director,
Ruthie Arbit, LICSW, MA
Arbit Center for Mental Health began in 2016 as a solo private practice founded by Ruthie Arbit, LICSW, MA, with a vision of creating a space where exceptional care and meaningful community impact could exist side by side. What started in a single office in Washington, DC has grown into a collaborative, multi location practice serving individuals and families across the DMV and beyond, now home to both the Arbit Center for Mental Health and The Arbit ADHD Center.
Ruthie Arbit, our founder and director, is a pediatric, perinatal, and infant mental health specialist with nearly fifteen years of experience supporting children, parents, and families. Her work as a clinician, educator, and advocate reflects her dedication to evidence based care, social justice, and supporting families through every stage of life.
From the beginning, our work has been guided by a commitment to equity, accessibility, and deeply personalized care. Today, our multidisciplinary team of therapists, evaluators, and psychiatrists works together to provide coordinated support across therapy, psychological evaluations, and medication management, making comprehensive mental health care easier to access in one place.
What Makes Us Different
At Arbit Center for Mental Health, what sets us apart is the way we combine expertise with heart. Compassion is at the core of our work, guiding every interaction and creating spaces where individuals and families can heal, grow, and build resilience. We extend this same care to our team, fostering a workplace where wellness, curiosity, and growth are valued.
Collaboration shapes everything we do. Healing is a shared journey, and we partner with clients, families, and communities to co-create solutions that honor each person’s unique experience. By working together, we build pathways to understanding, empowerment, and brighter futures. Through pro bono counseling, reduced-fee services, and community partnerships, we extend our reach to underserved populations, making high-quality mental health care accessible to all.
At Arbit, compassion, collaboration, and equity are not just ideals, they are the principles that guide every session, every program, and every step of your mental health journey.
How To Get Started With Us
Our initial inquiries and introductory calls are handled by our Clinical Intake Specialist, Melissa Myers. With her background as a therapist, Melissa brings clinical understanding, warmth, and intention to each conversation.
Learn About Us – Melissa will introduce you to the Arbit Center for Mental Health, explaining our services in therapy, psychiatry, and evaluations for children, adolescents, adults, and families.
Find Your Path – She will help pair you with the right provider or outline the next steps to create a personalized plan for your mental health and well-being.
Support With Insurance – Cesia and our team will help navigate insurance reimbursement so you can focus on your mental health journey.
What Our Patients Say
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“As a first time mom, I struggled to balance this new role with the shifting dynamics of my marriage.
Ruthie helped to normalize these issues and come up with helpful strategies and suggestions to navigate this uncharted territory.
She is an excellent listener, and consistently ensured that my concerns - big and small - were validated and addressed.”— Jill (Birth Circle And Moms Group Participant)
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“She combines empathy and professional knowledge with a delightful candor.
She clearly understands the full spectrum of human experiences and behavior, particularly the conflicting emotions affecting women and mothers after giving birth: the struggle to understand how family dynamics change, the disorienting mix of happiness, sadness, and overwhelm.
Ruthie appreciates how and why certain life changes can temporarily unmoor us, and understands the value of talking through the next steps in an open, constructive way.”— Elizabeth S. (Moms Group Participant)
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“She meets the entire family without judgement and helps them grow together towards a place of health and happiness.
She is a resource and partner that no D.C. family should overlook!”— Michelle Visser (Psychotherapist, Colleague, Advanced Training Participant)
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“She is down to earth, passionate, and genuine in her approach. Not to mention, super knowledgeable in treating this population. The information presented and materials to use are excellent, and she said we would be able to apply what we learned in our next session and she was right. Highly recommend this course!”
— Kaitlynne
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“She is a great teacher and exceeded my expectations of her class/training about Postpartum Depression.
She is a force to be reckon with, yet she is so humble and relatable. Thanks Ruthie look forward to participating in more of your future classes.”— Charlene
Get Started With Care
We Believe That Finding The Right Therapeutic Fit Begins With A Thoughtful First Conversation.
The first consult is free.