Holistic Psychiatry and Therapy
A Boutique Mental Health Practice Providing Concierge Level Care for Children, Adolescents, Adults, and Whole Families.
Maryland | Washington, DC | California
Welcome to Arbit Counseling
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 with compassionate, evidence based care rooted in inclusivity, clinical excellence, and cultural humility. 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
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Our Story
Arbit Center for Mental Health
Meet our 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.
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.
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. She has worked in schools, hospitals, early intervention programs, and therapeutic nurseries, and serves as clinical faculty at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. 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.
As a women owned practice rooted in the Washington metropolitan area, we are committed to providing affirming, culturally responsive care for LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities while continuing to expand our reach through in person and telehealth services. At the heart of everything we do is a simple belief: healing happens through connection, expertise, and compassionate partnership.
Areas of Clinical Support
Anxiety & Depression
Identity Exploration
Experiences of Discrimination
Parenting and Family Dynamics
Trauma & Complex Trauma
Major Life Transitions
How We Can Help You
Gender Affirming Reproductive and Mental Health Care
Support for Second Generation Latine Individuals and Families
LGBTQIA+ Affirming Care
Culturally Responsive Care for Historically Marginalized Communities
Perinatal Mental Health
Parent Child Interaction Therapy, PCIT
Play Therapy
S.P.A.C.E. Therapy, Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR
Sexual Trauma Recovery
Family Reunification Therapy
Reproductive Mental Health and Psychiatry
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.
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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.