Dr. Aiyanna Archer

Aiyanna Archer (she/her), Psy.D. is a relational therapist who utilizes a client centered approach that includes a variety of psychodynamic and integrative therapeutic techniques to meet the unique needs of each individual client. She dedicates her time with clients to identify ways in which past experiences and beliefs may contribute to present patterns, behaviors, thoughts, and feelings.

Dr. Archer’s work as a therapist includes, but is not limited to, providing therapy for adults that may struggle with race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, identity development, adjustment/life transitions, and advocating for marginalized communities, while specifically providing adequate care and resources.

Specifically, she specializes in being attuned to Black women who may struggle with implementing boundaries in personal, professional, and platonic relationships. Through her work, she gently assists Black women with identifying their needs, to advocate and express to those they interact with to foster healthy relationships. Her motto “process, brings awareness, leads to change” allows room for both her and the client to safely locate patterns and themes in their relationships, improve communication, and develop coping skills, all while increasing self-confidence and encouraging changed behavior. Through her specialties, she aims to utilize the therapy space to create a safe and new corrective experience that her clients can use to effectively manage worldly encounters.

Specialty Areas: ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, Life transitions

Treatment Type: Individuals

Service Areas: DC, MD, VA