You absolutely do NOTneed to get rid of your accent!
Some people find their accent can interfere with their ability to communicate. If this is the case with you, accent modification therapy can help you learn to speak in a way that’s easier to understand for those native to the Washington DC area.
An accent is nota speech disorder. It’s a fact of language – everyone has an accent. If your accent is causing you problems, we can help you modify it. But if you like your accent, don’t worry about it!