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After a long day, it is sometimes hard to say why you feel restless. You know the work isn’t done, but you are. When is good enough really enough? Like the changing of seasons, we often don’t know how our life can look so different than it did just yesterday. You may be experiencing a new layer of stress at home or work, or maybe you're wrestling with what feel like the same old problems. Perhaps your relationships with others, with God, or with yourself are not where you want them to be. When we feel least like ourselves, it’s good to check in and slow down.

Do you feel overwhelmed with your current life situation? Is your child having behavioral, emotional and academic problems? Is it leaving you feeling anxious and depressed? I would like to help. I have worked with children, adolescents and their families through divorce, depression, anxiety, trauma, social, behavioral and anger management issues

I am a licensed clinical psychologist with a specialization in Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. I developed my specialty in treating emotional trauma working with PTSD field experts at the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs. I offer gold-standard PTSD interventions endorsed by the National Center for PTSD and the American Psychological Association: Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Prolonged Exposure (PE). I value evidence based therapies that are demonstrated to improve mental health. Many of my patients are active duty, veteran and federally employed (civilian).

It's time to make a change. To find your way forward. You hope for a better work/life balance, feeling more connected in your relationships, and to feel motivated to do anything about any of it. The problem is that life is full of expectations and obstacles that make you feel like those things are ideal, but not realistic. Stress, depression, anxiety, self doubt, guilt and shame, it begins to pile up and feel like things won't change. I'm here to tell you that they can, they will, and I'm here to help. I specialize in bringing the focus to you, and what you need to do to make the progress you're hoping for.

I am passionate about working with individuals to help them uncover their unique, vital selves in relation to others and the world. I come to my practice with a toolbox approach of methods and strengths including EMDR, DBT and relational psychodynamic psychotherapy. With empathy and insight, I meet the client where they are and support them in their process of therapy and life. I am also Director of the MSW Program, Associate Professor, Dept. of Social Work at George Mason University.

I am a Resident in Clinical Psychology and a School Psychologist in the Commonwealth of Virginia. I have worked with children, adolescents, adults, and families experiencing a wide range of difficulties, including depression, anxiety, trauma, loss, adjustment, and family changes. I have also provided therapeutic and assessment services in a variety of settings, including schools, community clinics, university counseling centers, therapeutic day schools, and residential treatment centers.

You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem and smarter than you think".......By A.A. Milne. It is my deepest desire to actively assist those in need of support through life's challenges. I am eager to work with those experiencing a crisis, conflict, or seemingly unmanageable change in the course of life's events. I discretely assist individuals in finding solutions to some of the more challenging issues in life.

By seeking out therapy, you're already doing the most important step - showing motivation to change. My goal in therapy is to help clients identify how symptoms or mismatches in coping strategies have gotten in their way, and seek out alternatives that are more firmly aligned with the kinds of lives and relationships that they want to have. Whether your struggles are recent or lifelong patterns that you're now looking to address, I'm here to help you engage in your life in ways that feel comforting and fulfilling.

Are you a teenager or adult struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, a life transition or just feel stuck in dealing with life's challenges? Having problems dealing with work, school, family or friends? Do you find yourself saying "I just don't know what else to do to stop feeling this way?" Or don't know how to get through the day without feeling worried, anxious, or just really sad? Your seeking a counselor is a great first step in taking control toward making positive changes.

I am a dedicated and passionate therapist with experience working with adults and families touched by anxiety, depression, coping with life difficulties and drug addiction. My belief and style of therapy are a combination of compassion, caring, empathy, dignity and respect for all of my clients.

I am an LPC with years of experience working with a diverse population of children, adolescents and adults in various settings: community counseling centers, therapeutic day schools, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs, university clinic, and private practice settings. I received my Bachelor’s in Psychology from Indiana University and my Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from The George Washington University.

My goal in therapy is to hold a compassionate, non-judgmental space for clients to explore their inner lives and make day-to-day life better, one step at a time. I utilize a variety of evidenced-based approaches, including cognitive behavior therapy, mindfulness, and acceptance and commitment therapy. I help clients connect their mind and body when it comes to healing from traumatic and difficult life experiences. My clients report that connecting the mind and body promote a feeling of peacefulness and restoration.

As an interactive, solution-focused therapist and career counselor, my treatment approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients address current life challenges, work situations and long-standing issues. With compassion and understanding, and workplace knowledge, I help individuals find resolution to a wide range of personal concerns, career change and psychological issues. With an integration of complimentary approaches, I draw from a variety of methodologies and techniques to incorporate what is most helpful for each individual.

I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor & a certified PCIT therapist/trainer. I have been working with children, youth, families, & adults for the past 10 years who have experienced a variety of different stressors, traumatic situations, & transitions/adjustments. My approach is therapy is to create a safe & accepting environment, help you develop insight into your thoughts, feelings & actions as well as develop effective coping strategies to manage stressors. Therapy will help you feel more confident & supported while also helping you/or your child learn to manage your emotions, needs & be able to communicate those with others.