Sabine Cornelius

Dr. Sabine Cornelius is a Clinical Social Worker and Therapist who believes in her clients' innate ability to heal and grow. She helps them tap into their inner wisdom and resources through a collaborative and interactive therapeutic process. With extensive experience working creatively, effectively, and empathically with couples and individuals facing relationship difficulties, traumatic experiences, personal and work stress, anxiety, and depression, Dr. Cornelius has a proven track record of aiding clients with complex needs in various settings, including inpatient psychiatry, LGBTQ-friendly mental health services, university student counseling, and family services. Her compassionate, strength-based therapy style allows clients to reconnect with themselves and their partners in a safe environment. Dr. Cornelius is trained in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Intensive Short Term Dynamic Psychotherapy, and somatic experiencing, equipping her to help clients regain emotional stability. Licensed in DC, MD, and VA, she works comfortably and successfully with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds, as well as various sexual orientations, gender identities, age groups, and chronic health conditions, including HIV/AIDS. Furthermore, her familiarity with the challenges faced by individuals and couples working internationally, along with those adjusting to life in the US, underscores her compassionate and culturally sensitive approach to therapy.