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Dr. Victor D. Kidd, LICSW, LCSW

CEO/Owner and Lead Clinician The Ari Center
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Specializes in: Cultural and Systemic Oppression, Work Stress, Trauma, Substance Use, Stress,

Introduction

Please email - admin@thearicenter.com before booking a consultation or session via Monarch. Are you looking for a therapist who instantly puts you at ease? For more than a decade, I’ve been helping adolescents, adults & first responders—including Black males, firefighters, medics, athletes, performers, entrepreneurs & sports officials—navigate anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma & major life transitions. Licensed in Maryland, Washington, DC & Virginia, I specialize in creating a calm, welcoming space where you can finally breathe, feel understood & tell your story. My clients often say they feel an immediate sense of safety & trust in our sessions & appreciate the culturally informed care I provide. Using a trauma‑focused, solution‑oriented, client‑centered approach, I tailor therapy to meet you where you are. Whether you’re facing general stress, performance anxiety, relationship challenges, depression, grief, substance use recovery or shifts in identity or career, we’ll work together at your pace. Each session is shaped by your needs and goals. I blend evidence‑based practices with genuine connection, helping you build resilience & clarity for the long term. You’ll leave each session feeling heard, supported & equipped with practical tools for growth.  Reclaim your well‑being & move forward with confidence, by reaching out today. We’ll create a path toward holistic lasting change, together!

GENDER Male
PRONOUNS He/Him/His
RACE & ETHNICITY Black/African American

Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Available on nights
  • Telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments

Licenses

  • LICSW #LC200004063 (DC)
  • LISW-CP #17980 (SC)
  • LCSW #0904018738 (VA)
  • LCSW #C018879 (NC)

Specialties

Additional focus areas

Treatment Approaches

Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Groups
  • Classes
  • Coaching

Communities

  • Military/Veterans
  • Racial Justice/Equity
  • Recovery
  • Lesbian, Gay, & Bisexual

Age groups

  • Children (6-12)
  • Teenagers (12-18)
  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)
  • Elders (65+)

Languages

  • English

Faiths

  • Agnostic
  • Atheist
  • Buddhist
  • Christian
  • Catholic
  • Interfaith
  • Islam
  • Jehovah's Witnesses
  • Jewish
  • Multi-Faith
  • African Spirituality

Payment options

Pay with insurance

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Pay out-of-pocket

  • Consultation (15 Min) $0
  • Psychiatric Evaluation (60 Min) $225
  • Individual Therapy Session (45 Min $150
  • Family Therapy Session (60 Min) $175
  • Laser Session (15-30 Min) $75
  • Professional Consultation (60 Min) $200
  • Documentation (Per Hour) $75
  • Interdisciplinary Consult (Per Hour) $50
  • Couples Intake $300
  • Couples Session $250

Locations

Video Office

FAQ

Is Dr. Victor D. Kidd, LICSW, LCSW accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Dr. Victor D. Kidd, LICSW, LCSW is currently accepting new clients and can be booked on the Therapy Finder website.
Does Dr. Victor D. Kidd, LICSW, LCSW offer telehealth appointments? Dr. Victor D. Kidd, LICSW, LCSW does offer telehealth appointments. You can request to book a telehealth appointment with them on their Therapy Finder profile.
What areas does Dr. Victor D. Kidd, LICSW, LCSW specialize in? Dr. Victor D. Kidd, LICSW, LCSW specializes in the following areas: Adjustment Disorder, Anxiety, Attachment Issues, Behavioral Issues, Chronic Impulsivity, Coping Skills, Couples Counseling, Depression, Infidelity, Life Transitions, Medical Professional Stress, Men's Issues, Postpartum Depression, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, Social Anxiety, Sport Injuries, Sports Performance, Stress, Substance Use, Suicidal Ideation, Trauma, Work Stress, and Cultural and Systemic Oppression.
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