Lindsay Benedict Brancato

Lindsay Benedict Brancato is a dedicated psychologist and psychoanalyst based in Middleburg, Virginia, and Chevy Chase, Maryland (Friendship Heights), right along the border of Washington, DC. She offers psychological evaluations, psychotherapy, and psychoanalysis to children aged 12 and older, as well as to professionals. With a special focus on supporting anxious pre-teens and teens, she helps young individuals feel comfortable in their own skin. For adults, she provides guidance in various areas, including anxiety, work-life balance, relationship challenges, self-esteem, self-assertion, and sexuality. Lindsay works with clients facing a wide array of issues, adapting her approach to provide both short-term support and the possibility of long-term, intensive psychotherapy when beneficial. Alongside her practice, she brings a wealth of experience to her role as a supervisor for George Washington University doctoral students in psychology and teaches psychoanalysts-in-training. Currently, she serves on the faculty of the Washington Psychoanalytic Institute and co-chairs the Psychoanalytic Fellowship Program. Lindsay's compassionate and comprehensive approach makes her a trusted resource for those seeking to navigate complex emotional landscapes.