Therapy for trauma, anxiety, and perinatal mental health.
Currently accepting new clients in-person in Washington, D.C. & online throughout DC, MD, and VA.

Name: New Moon Psychotherapy and Wellness
Address: Washington, DC, US
Telephone: (202) 813-0670

Carla Brun, LICSW, PMH-C

(she/her/ella)

Finding the right therapist isn't easy, especially when life already feels overwhelming. It takes great strength to start therapy and hard work to find a therapist who is a good fit.

I'm really glad you're here. To learn more about me, how I work, and the types of people I work with, I invite you to explore my website. Even if it's not with me as your therapist, I sincerely hope you find the support that you are looking for.

Carla Brun, LICSW, PMH-C, trauma and perinatal therapist in Washington DC

About Me

Trauma Therapy

For those healing from single-event or complex trauma. Together, we build toward a sense of safety, self-understanding, and pathways toward recovery. All at your own pace.

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Pregnancy & Postpartum Therapy

Support through pregnancy, postpartum, and the many emotional shifts that come with this season of life.

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Anxiety Therapy

Anxiety can make everyday life feel harder than it needs to be. We’ll work together to understand your patterns and practice tools that help your mind and body settle.

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Life Transitions Therapy

Shifts in identity, relationships, or purpose can feel destabilizing, but they also hold potential. Therapy is a space to process change and step into what’s next.

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Embracing a Trauma-Informed Approach to Pregnancy and Birth

Pregnancy and birth involve a lot of interaction with the medical system. For some people, that feels supportive. For others, it can feel overwhelming, exposing, or hard to navigate, especially if you’ve had difficult experiences in medical settings before. A trauma-informed approach to pregnancy and birth focuses on care that feels as safe, respectful, and collaborative as possible. This isn’t about controlling every outcome. It’s about how you are treated throughout the pro

What Is Postpartum Psychosis? Signs, Risk Factors, and What to Know

In light of recent news, postpartum psychosis has been getting more (very well-deserved) attention. Naturally, people who are pregnant or postpartum may have questions and even anxiety about it. What does postpartum psychosis actually look like? Who is at higher risk? And what should you do if you notice symptoms in yourself or someone you love?

Autumn Equinox Reflections on Grief, Transition, and Letting Go

The autumn equinox marks a seasonal transition point. A moment when day and night briefly hold equal length before the days gradually grow darker in the Northern Hemisphere. In many ways, autumn is a season of visible change. Leaves dry and fall. The air cools. The natural world begins slowing down and preparing for rest. Unlike spring, which is often associated with emergence and growth, autumn tends to bring us into contact with a different part of life’s cycle: transition