Alex Berthé, LCSW-C, Owner / Psychotherapist

Alex earned his B.A. from Columbia University in 2003, where he was a dedicated four-year member of the Lions' Division I men’s varsity soccer team. His experiences as a collegiate athlete sparked his deep interest in sports psychology and peak performance.

After graduation, Alex gained invaluable experience in the nonprofit sector, directing supplemental education and character-building programs for youth in underserved communities across the DC metro area. This remains one of the most fulfilling chapters of his life.

In 2009, Alex returned to school, earning his MSW from the Catholic University of America in 2011. Since then, he has worked extensively with youth and families. He taught and counseled at several all-boys independent schools in the DC metro area, provided individual and group psychotherapy with leading private practice groups in Bethesda, and eventually founded his own practice.

Alex is also a sought-after speaker on child, adolescent, and parenting issues. His engaging talks have received glowing reviews for their practical insights and relatable approach.

Dedicated to lifelong learning, Alex has completed extensive training programs, including:

  • Child and Adolescent Training Program at the Washington School of Psychiatry

  • National Group Psychotherapy Institute Program at the Washington School of Psychiatry

  • Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy through the Cognitive Behavior Training Institute

  • Fellowship Program at the Institute of Contemporary Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills training through Behavioral Tech

When he’s not working, Alex treasures time with his wife of over a decade and their five children. His personal experiences as a husband and father fuel his passion for helping couples, parents, and families navigate life’s challenges with confidence and connection.

Memberships

  • Washington School of Psychiatry

  • Greater Washington Society for Clinical Social Work

  • American Group Psychotherapy Association

Brian Reilly, LMSW, Psychotherapist

Brian graduated from Princeton University in 2014. Prior to matriculation, he participated in the inaugural year of the Bridge Year Program, spending nine months volunteering in Peru. On campus, he was a four-year member of the Tigers’ Division I varsity men’s lacrosse team.

After college, he gained valuable experience in the nonprofit world as a fellow at Comunidad Connect in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua. He monitored and evaluated water filtration projects, organized community service events, and supported an after-school youth sports program. He then spent three years leading experiential education programs throughout Nicaragua, Guatemala, Peru, and Bolivia for youth and young adults from all around the world. Brian deeply values the growth that comes from transformational experiences like travel.

Brian has taught and coached at Landon School in Bethesda, Maryland since returning to the US in 2018. He enrolled in the Master of Social Work program at the University of Maryland, Baltimore in 2021 in order to pursue his lifelong passion of supporting others to grow into the best version of themselves.