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Areas of focus include anxiety, <a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/library/depression\" class=\"article-inline-link\" data-context-link=\"360\">depression</a>, marital and premarital concerns, and spirituality.</p><p>Friend works with a holistic approach, addressing both psychological and spiritual dimensions to help people navigate depression, anxiety, life transitions, and existential concerns. 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Mental Health Professional M.Div. Washington, DC AboutContributionsCare Alan Friend is a mental health professional in Washington, DC. Areas of focus include anxiety, depression, marital and premarital concerns, and spirituality. Friend works with a holistic approach, addressing both psychological and spiritual dimensions to help people navigate depression, anxiety, life transitions, and existential concerns. Friend's education includes a Master of Divinity degree, enhancing his understanding of spiritual and existential issues, and a Diploma in Psychology, equipping him with psychological theories and therapeutic techniques. Practitioner gender Male Professional types Therapist Session types Individual Session formats In-Person Local Communities Washington, DC Topic Communities Anxiety Depression Marriage No contributions are linked to this profile yet. 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