Adrian J Connolly LLC

I’ve been seeing Adrian for two years. Adrian is a skilled and compassionate therapist. My outlook on life has improved because of his counseling. I highly recommend him.

If you are seeking therapy to be told that you are blameless for your problems, there are hundreds of therapists you can choose from. What is nearly impossible to find is a therapist who will brace you psychologically as you work to overcome deep-seated maladaptive patterns that are holding you back. Intensive healing means learning to understand where these patterns come from and gaining the courage to replace them with healthy patterns that work so much better. For that kind of change, you need a therapist who can keep up intellectually and emotionally, who has studied every therapeutic modality and can adapt on the fly, whose mind is always working, who is organized and deeply compassionate, and who can handle the hard stuff of trauma recovery and not flinch. I have only met one clinician in my life who works at that level, and that is Adrian. I know that in therapy clients seek different things, but if you are ready for deep healing and transformation in multiple arenas of your life, there is no guide more gifted and supportive than Adrian.

After moving to DC almost 6 years ago, I wanted to find a local therapist who could help me navigate the complexities of C-PTSD. Prior to this, I had always found therapists through personal referrals. I tried that route again this time, but was not satisfied with the results so I searched online with some trepidation. I am so pleased to report that I found a gem of a human and a therapist in Adrian! Adrian is bright, experienced, empathic, and very relatable. As a prior reviewer stated, "If you are looking for someone to confirm your biases he may not be for you. And this I deeply appreciate." I also appreciate this immensely about Adrian! Adrian will professionally and lovingly challenge you to be the best person you can be. I always feel heard and understood by Adrian, but he is going to hold a mirror up to you; it's not always easy, but if you put in the time with Adrian, I promise that you will flourish!

I have been working with Adrian for over a year for issues I’ve been seeking to work through, including trauma and PTSD. He is an excellent provider who displays compassion and empathy for his patients. He took the time to carefully understand my situation and helped me approach them through a variety of methods. He is personable, patient, caring, and skilled at what he does. I’ve observed that he is also a lifelong student of his craft, attending various conferences, events, and workshops to improve his expertise, which directly benefit his patients. I highly recommend considering Adrian if

Adrian is an excellent provider that utilizes a variety of approaches to meet the needs of his clients. In addition to his expertise he is also personable and provides guidance in a digestible way.

Adrian has been a trusted advisor for many years. His knowledge of therapeutic interventions is extensive. I consistently gain new insight from our conversations. If you are looking for support, I highly recommend Adrian.