Providers Who Listen, Teach, & Build Skills
Hemi Hunt, LMSW
Mental Health Therapist
Hemi (she/her) creates a safe space to heal & reconnect. She helps families & couples strengthen their relationships & guides individual clients through a process of learning more about themselves to feel grounded in their identity. Hemi works with single parents, teenagers, & children as young as 4 years old. She teaches positive parenting skill building to help parents relate more with their children & build greater empathy, trust, & mutual respect.
Hemi earned her Masters Degree in clinical social work from Howard University, a Bachelors Degree in Psychology, & has over 5 years of clinical experience treating individuals experiencing trauma & psychosis. Her therapeutic approach is person centered, strength-based, gender affirming, & culturally sensitive.
Specialties: Parenting, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, LGBTQIA+, Trauma & PTSD
Therapy Approach: Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Dialectical (DBT), Interpersonal, Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT), Positive Psychology
Accepting Clients who reside in DC, MD, & VA
Reuben Steele, LICSW
Mental Health Therapist
Reuben (he/him) believes that people can transform their thoughts, feelings, lives & relationships when provided with the right support. Newfound strength, resilience & growth often emerge from places where deep hurt & pain once existed. Reuben’s therapeutic style incorporates compassion, kindness, hope, humor & spirituality. He strives to create a welcoming & safe environment to help reduce fear & make it easier to share. Seeking help is a sign of strength & courage that Reuben acknowledges & celebrates.
Specialties: Depression, Anxiety, Stress Management, Suicidal Ideation, Trauma, Racial Based issues (minorities), Self-Esteem; Relationship Challenges, Behavioral Addictions, Men’s Issues
Therapy Approach: Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Integrated Strength-Based, Motivational Interviewing, Person-Centered (Humanistic), Trauma Focused
Accepting Clients who reside in DC, MD, & VA
Kristine Zwerlein-Rose, LCSW-C
Mental Health Therapist
Kristine (she/her) creates a safe space to heal & reconnect by using a client-centered empathetic approach. She helps families strengthen their relationships, work through family trauma and stressors and grow as an entire family unit. Kristine works with single parents, teenagers, & children as young as 4. She specializes in working with children with disabilities and their families and teaches positive parenting skill-building to help parents relate more with their children & build greater empathy, trust, & mutual respect. Additionally, she is passionate about working with spouses of First Responders and the effects of secondary trauma/ stress on the entire Family.
Kristine earned her Masters Degree in Clinical Social Work, a Bachelors Degree in Psychology and Community Mental, & has over 25 years of clinical experience treating children with disabilities, and individuals experiencing trauma & substance abuse. Her therapeutic approach is person-centered, strength-based, gender-affirming, & culturally sensitive.
Specialties: Parenting, Anxiety & Depression in youth & teens, Spouses of First Responders, Children with Disabilities & Family Needs, LGBTQIA+, Trauma & PTSD
Therapy Approach: Cognitive Behavioral (TF-CBT), Dialectical (DBT), Interpersonal, Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT), Positive Psychology
Accepting Therapy Clients who reside in DC, MD, & VA
Alex Honigman, LICSW, MA
Clinical Director, Therapist, & Executive Coach
Alex (he/him) enjoys the relationship between the psyche & society. Having never wanted to pick a side in the nature versus nurture debate he pursued degrees in both Psychology & Sociology with a Masters of Social Work and an emphasis on clinical interventions. Throughout Alex’s 20 years of experience he has been able to guide & support every client to live a life of love, confidence, & wellness.
Specialties: Dating & Relationships; Premarital & Marital; LGBTQIA+; Trauma & PTSD
Therapy Approach: Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT), Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Accepting Therapy Clients who reside in DC, MD, VA, & FL
Accepting Community, Workplace, & Private Clients Globally
Alexis Moreno, PsyD, MA
Founder, Speaker, Psychology Coach, Media & Community Psychologist
Dr. Alexis (she/her) utilizes the powerful impact awareness, education, & opportunity have on mental health. She mindfully creates fun & supportive experiences for her clients to safely explore their true values, learn new healthy practices, & take action steps toward living authentically.
She has a Doctorate in Clinical Community Psychology, a Master of Arts in Marriage & Family Therapy, & a Bachelor of Science in both Television Broadcasting & Psychology. With over 15 years of experience in media & psychology, she aims to make mental health relatable & accessible for all through her coaching, consultation, & media outreach.
Specialties: Healthy Dating & Relationships; Creating a Psychologically Healthy Workplace; Health, Wellness, & Self-Care
Coaching Approach: Acceptance & Commitment, Cognitive Behavior Education, Dialectical Behavior Mastery, Mindfulness Skills, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Methods
Accepting Media, Community, Workplace, & Private Clients Globally
Clients Who Learn & Implement
“Through coaching, I have learned invaluable practices from both the mindfulness and cognitive therapy practices. I came to coaching wanting to improve my self-confidence, stress management, and ability to set positive boundaries in my life. After assessing my goals, Dr. Alexis wrote out a game plan and held me to reaching my goals. Her coaching has helped me better manage my stress, tune deeper into myself, incorporate mindfulness into my everyday life, and confidently navigate high-pressure social and work events. I can’t thank Wit & Reason enough for the freedom I have found from racing thoughts and anxiety. I am so thankful for Dr. Alexis and I highly recommend working with her to achieve your goals. ”
Accessible & Effective Mental Health & Wellness
Online Therapy & COACHING
Wit & Reason has provided Telehealth services since its establishment in 2017. This approach was driven by Wit & Reason's founder, Dr. Alexis Moreno, who has dedicated her career as a psychologist to making quality mental health relatable and accessible for all communities. Become equipped with the tools, knowledge, & opportunities you need to personally & professionally evolve. Psychotherapy or coaching appointments guide you through the process of successfully accomplishing a variety of goals, mastering new skills, & becoming more effective in every aspect of your life. Use the button below to schedule and connect to mental health services through your smartphone, tablet, or computer!