A Bit About Me

I’m Dr. Babbar (she /they), a licensed clinical psychologist at Georgetown Psychology. I provide individual and couples therapy to adolescents, adults, and couples. In my work with clients, I aspire to help those I work with engage in curiosity over the multidimensional nature of their experiences –– including exploration of issues related to race, gender, sexuality, disability, and class. In this undertaking, my hope is that clients will find exploration of these issues to be an intrinsic part of understanding their experiences and to ultimately finding relief or solutions to their challenges.

Alongside having extensive experience and training in relational psychodynamic therapy, I integrate trauma-informed therapy and mindfulness techniques in my holistic practice. I believe that we come to know ourselves as we explore how our early life experiences influence the ways that we show up in the world and in our relationships with others. Through this lens, I am a firm believer that an authentic and intimate therapeutic relationship can help clients facilitate the growth that they would like to observe in themselves. As such, I work to create a safe environment in which we can explore your internal and interpersonal worlds.

In our initial sessions, we will focus on getting to know each other better and co-creating an environment that feels safe. Together, we’ll create a space in which you feel heard and seen. As our work continues, we will begin to explore and notice how your life experiences have impacted the way that you engage with others, the world, and your challenges. I am committed to supporting you in your journey of healing, self-exploration, and self-expansion.

Divya Babbar, Psy.D.

My Clinical Practice Areas

  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Complex Trauma
  • Relationships
  • (Dis)ability
  • Gender & Sexuality
  • Neurodiversity
  • Issues related to identity
  • Pregnancy & Postpartum Distress

My Education & Training

I hold a master’s degree (M.Psy.) and doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.) from The George Washington University. Additionally, I completed my doctoral internship in health service psychology at Stony Brook University Counseling Center. Prior to graduating, I trained in a variety of settings, including –– autism and speech clinics, community mental health, university clinics, college counseling, and private practice. I am particularly interested in delving into issues related to interpersonal distress, complex trauma, depression, anxiety, identity, and sexual orientation.

Where I Practice

I am independently licensed in Virginia and authorized to practice interjurisdictional telepsychology in 42 states under PSYPACT. Additionally, I am an approved Psychology Associate in the District of Columbia and provide services under the supervision of Andrea Fisher, Psy.D. and Dale Sorcher, LICSW, LCSW-C.