Better Being Psychology Group is a private boutique psychology practice that provides personalized and compassionate therapy and psychological evaluations. We believe in a strong relationship between a client and their therapist; therefore we work in in a nonjudgmental, empowering, and supportive manner. We specialize in the use evidence based techniques and tailor our treatment strategies specifically to meet your goals. Collaboration with you and other health care professionals involved in your treatment to develop most effective interventions is also core value of ours.
Our Services in Washington, DC
Individual Therapy explores the relationship between thoughts, feelings and behaviors. Learn more about yourself and factors that influence how you view and interact with the world.
Whether you and your partner need a tune up or to address more serious concerns in your relationship, couples therapy can help slow down the interaction, and help the couple find new and more positive ways of relating to one another.
Sex therapy addresses physical and sexual concerns individually or with a couple. Sexual concerns we treat include desire discrepancies, rekindling desire, pelvic pain & painful sex, erectile dysfunction, and orgasm.
Family Therapy can be helpful when family members are finding it difficult to communicate, resolve conflicts and problem solve. Its is a helpful space for family members to meet and process feelings no matter where they are in the country.
Reproductive Psychology is a specialized branch of psychology that focus on the emotional and psychological aspects of reproduction. We offer therapy for coping with infertility, perimenopause & menopause along with prenatal, perinatal and postpartum related concerns and adjustment,
Therapy for ADHD focuses on helping individuals improve focus, motivation, emotion regulation, decision making, and impulse control. We use evidence based and creative strategies to build practical skills.
We understand that reprocessing painful events in your life may be difficult. Through the use of evidence based therapies we focus on minimizing distress and maximizing healing.
Psychological Evaluations can be helpful in further assessing a concern, diagnosing a particular disorder, or to assess fitness. We offer a variety of specialized psychological and psychoeducational evaluations.
Yes, virtual child & adolescent therapy is effective! We use an interactive platform and play based strategies to meet your child where they are at, build relationships and effect change.
If you are concerned about your child we can help! We offer support for parents dealing with their child's emotional or behavioral concerns. We provide coparenting counseling to caregivers who are separating or divorcing.
SPACE is a compassionate, evidence-based program designed for parents navigating the challenges of raising children with anxiety and OCD. Through direct engagement with parents, SPACE serves as a vital pathway to effectively treating and supporting children facing anxieties and OCD.
About Krista Mancarella, PsyD

Dr. Krista is the founder of Better Being Psychology Group. She is a licensed psychologist with over 20 years of experience helping children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families cope with life’s challenges and stressors. She offers a warm, caring, empowering, and insightful approach to therapy, collaborating with you to clarify your concerns, identify goals, and develop a plan to help you or your loved one overcome life’s challenges.