Randall Gillispie, LGSW/LMSW
Associate Therapist | Licensed Mental Health Specialist in Washington DC and Maryland
Professional Credentials
Licenses
LGSW — Licensed Graduate Social Worker, Washington DC. LMSW — Licensed Master Social Worker, Maryland. Specialized training in trauma-informed care.
Therapeutic Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) — evidence-based approach for identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) — building psychological flexibility and values-driven action. Mindfulness-based practices — cultivating present-moment awareness and emotional regulation.
Clinical Specializations
Core Mental Health Services
Randall provides treatment for anxiety and depression, support through life transitions and adjustment periods, help with relationship challenges and communication, and guidance on self-esteem and personal growth.
Identity & Affirming Care
Randall offers LGBTQ+ affirming therapy, identity exploration and development, support through complex personal and professional transitions, and help with interpersonal difficulties and social challenges.
Therapeutic Focus Areas
Randall’s clinical work centers on understanding patterns that keep clients stuck, building practical strategies for meaningful change, exploring barriers to personal growth, and developing emotional clarity and resilience.
Treatment Philosophy
Randall practices collaborative, grounded therapy that feels like a real conversation. His approach is relational and insight-oriented, helping clients understand the “why” behind their struggles while building practical tools for change.
“Therapy isn’t about fixing what’s broken — it’s about honoring what’s intact and helping people move toward a more intentional life.”
Who Randall Helps
Randall works with adults navigating complex relationships and interpersonal challenges, individuals facing economic uncertainty and life transitions, LGBTQ+ clients seeking affirming and supportive care, people feeling stuck in unhelpful patterns or relationships, and anyone seeking emotional clarity and personal growth.
Unique Approach
Randall creates therapeutic spaces where dignity is central and clients can explore difficult emotions without judgment. His work focuses on helping people who are “tired of shrinking themselves to fit systems that don’t see them.”
Services & Availability
Randall is licensed in both Washington, DC and Maryland, with telehealth sessions available across both jurisdictions. He is currently accepting new clients.
Ready to Begin?
Contact District Counseling and Psychotherapy to schedule an appointment with Randall Gillispie.
District Counseling and Psychotherapy
2001 L Street NW, Suite 500
Washington, DC 20036
About the Practice
Randall Gillispie is an Associate Therapist at District Counseling and Psychotherapy at Joseph LaFleur and Associates. The practice is led by Clinical Director Joseph W. LaFleur Jr., LICSW, MBA, SEP, C-PATP. Associate therapists practice under clinical supervision and bring their own expertise and therapeutic style to the practice’s commitment to affirming, evidence-based care. To learn more about the practice and Clinical Director, visit Joseph LaFleur’s profile or our Patient Safety page.