Start Therapy Today — Now Offering Same Day, Online, Therapy!
We’re now offering Same-Day Online Therapy Intake Sessions in Washington, DC, for new clients looking to start therapy right away — No appointment needed, no long waitlists or phone tag!
Simply check in below to step into our virtual check-in room during our Same-Day Access hours to speak to one of our licensed therapists for an intake therapy session and start your therapy journey today for non-crisis, non-emergency support.
**Please note: This service is for non-crisis, non-emergency therapy only. If you’re experiencing a mental health emergency, call 988 Crisis Lifeline, or call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.
Check-in to Speak to Our Intake Therapists
Available Hours:
Monday & Tuesday: 12–2 PM, Wednesday & Thursday: 4–6 PM
For Non-crisis, Non-emergency support only.**
Caught us outside of Same-Day Access Hours?
Schedule a Free Consultation to get started!
Got Questions?
Our Same-Day Therapists
Ashley Badgley, LGPC
Madeline Gaffney, LGPC
Shayla Martin, LGPC
Allie Kassraie, MT-BC, Grauduate Intern
How Our Same-Day Therapy Access Program Works
Same-Day Therapy Access Hours are available Monday & Tuesday: 12–2 PM, Wednesday & Thursday: 4–6 PM
When you check in during Same-Day Therapy Access Hours, one of our available Same-Day Intake Therapists will meet with you for a 45–55 minute virtual session, on a first-come, first-served basis.
In this first session, you can share what’s been feeling heavy for you, and you and your therapist will start working together on what you need. It’s also a chance for you to ask questions and see if the therapist feels like a good fit.
By the end of the session, you will have a clear support plan in place, whether it is:
Transitioning to ongoing therapy sessions with the intake therapist you met that day (virtually or in person, if available), or
Being matched with another therapist on our team who would be the best fit for your goals within 48 hours.
Payment: We accept CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield and Anthem insurance, and we offer sliding scale therapy at $20–$135 per session based on financial need. The regular out-of-network fee for the first session is $175 (eligible for insurance reimbursement).
Available Monday & Tuesday: 12–2 PM, Wednesday & Thursday: 4–6 PM for Non-crisis, Non-emergency support only.**
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Issues We Can Help With
We provide affirming, culturally competent care for:
Stress, anxiety, and depression.
Life transitions, academic pressures, imposter syndrome, and coping with current political stress
LGBTQIA2S+ and gender-affirming support
Trauma, abuse, PTSD, racial trauma, and recovery from sexual violence and harrassment
Relationship or dating issues, long distance relationships
Couples therapy, polyamory, and open relationships
Family conflict and attachment issues
Grief, including loss of a loved one to suicide
Pregnancy, postpartum, unplanned pregnancies, reproductive/fertility struggles, perinatal loss, and infant loss
Available Monday & Tuesday: 12–2 PM, Wednesday & Thursday: 4–6 PM for Non-crisis, Non-emergency support only.**
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Check in online today and start your therapy journey with us.
Available Monday & Tuesday: 12–2 PM, Wednesday & Thursday: 4–6 PM
For Non-crisis, Non-emergency support only.**
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We are an LGBTQIA2S+ affirming, BIPOC-inclusive, Health at Every Size (HAES) supportive, body-positive, and sex-positive practice committed to creating a welcoming space for everyone.
Know a Student or Friend Who is Struggling?
If you know a loved one, friend or a college student who is struggling to reach out for help or wanting to start therapy, this could be a great way to help them get started.
With our Same-Day Therapy Access program, one of our licensed therapists can see them the same day — all they have to do is log in to our Same-Day Waiting Room! No additional complicated steps, no waitlists, no phone tag.
After their session, we’ll help them schedule thier ongoing therapy sessions virtually or in-person at our Downtown DC office, as works best for their schedule.
Taking the first step to start therapy can be hard, we make sure atleast the process to get started isn’t!
We also offer brochures for College Campus Counseling Centers/ Events, Staff info sessions, and a direct referral contact person to support campus counseling referral teams.
Contact our Campus Wellness Team
Want to discuss a referral, have questions, or want to explore how we can support your students? We’re happy to connect or set up a brief info session for your staff/students.
Need Referral Brochures for Students Counseling Center or Campus Events?
Need physical brochures for your Campus Counseling Center or Campus event? Email us @ connect@sageandfifththerapy.com