Rita Schonberg

Dr. Rita Schonberg is a dedicated therapist who has dedicated her career to helping individuals lead better, more meaningful lives. She fosters a therapeutic relationship that is warm and respectful, enabling clients to address their problems and feel connected to others who care. Dr. Schonberg is passionate about understanding how people's histories and individual styles impact their well-being, particularly how they may feel stuck and how they can initiate change. Her diverse training and experience allow her to tailor the best approaches to assist clients in overcoming obstacles. Among the issues she addresses are life transitions, loss, stress, depression, trauma, anxiety, and relationship conflicts. With a focus on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), she emphasizes the acceptance of competing goals, helping clients navigate the complexities of wanting both connection and independence through various strategies and mindfulness techniques to reduce stress and distress. Having spent 13 years at Joint Base Andrews specializing in trauma and moral injury, Dr. Schonberg brings a wealth of knowledge from her experiences with individuals from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. Her goal is to integrate her varied experiences to offer support that helps others work through their concerns and foster a positive self-image.