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I view therapy as a joint venture in healing and growth and an interactive process that provides possibilities for change and hope. Everyone's situation and experiences are unique. Together we will explore your presenting issues and concerns to meet your goals. In my work, I utilize cognitive behavioral, solution-oriented, and humanistic approaches. I also believe that our mind and body are closely integrated, and greater awareness and understanding of the mind-body connection and related practices like mindfulness, can help a person more effectively cope with stress, trauma, depression, etc.

In my practice I have always started from the premise that a good working relationship is paramount. Whether I'm seeing a child, an adult or a couple, I am continually impressed by how hard people will work in therapy if they feel safe and understood. Although I rely on a variety of techniques (exploration of patterns and their sources from the past, cognitive-behavioral strategies, play therapy with children), my relationship with my patients is the most important part of the work.

Connection with a loved one is the best source of resilience and comfort. As a Certified Emotionally Focused Couple Therapist (EFT), strengthening your connection with your loved one(s) is my overarching goal. Whether there has been a relationship rupture, a recent stressful life event, or your fast-paced life has just worn down your relationship, sitting together while experiencing the structured and empirically-validated process of EFT will help you open up with each other and build (or, re-build) your bond. Your love for each other can be re-energized and strengthened as a result of couple therapy.

If you have felt the impact of life transitions including anxiety, depression, stress, or relationship and self-esteem issues, therapy can be a beautiful step towards a more fulfilling life. Therapy provides an opportunity to process and explore, in a judgement free space, in order to build upon strengths and identify areas ready for growth and change. As a therapist working in Northern Virginia for nearly a decade, I have provided services to both adolescents and adults, assisting with stressors associated with mental health, family and relationship dynamics, communication struggles, life stage changes, and women's issues.

As a psychotherapist with expertise working with and understanding children and adolescents as well as adults, I understand that psychotherapy can be useful for people of all ages. My approach to therapy involves giving people the room to express themselves at the most authentic level possible. By respecting that every person is entirely unique, I approach therapy with an attitude of curiosity that I seek to evoke in those with whom I am working. It is an interest in - as opposed to a fear of - ourselves that leads to greater aliveness and ownership over one's thoughts, feelings, actions and reactions.

Are you looking for someone to listen to you when it feels like no one else will? Therapy is a wonderful and safe place to discuss life’s problems, seek closure, and work through diagnoses, no matter what they may be. I hold the notion that all people are inherently good and should be given unconditional positive regard in a therapy setting. Through a collaborative relationship built on mutual trust and respect, I can help you on your journey to recovering and rebuilding. My areas of specialty are Borderline Personality Disorder, Trauma, and Anxiety related disorders.

I offer evening hours to accommodate your busy schedule. I specialize in anxiety disorders, trauma, couples therapy and sex/love addiction (affair recovery, porn addiction, serial affairs). I have extensive training in the field of cognitive behavior therapy, the "gold standard" in treating anxiety disorders. I have post-graduate training in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, a researched-based couples therapy with high success rate. EFT can help you understand the negative cycle creating distance and conflict in your relationship. I am also a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist.

I work with adults struggling to navigate anxiety, depression, chronic illness, and times of significant life stress and transition, looking to discover their identities and a sense of meaning and purpose. I also provide strengths-based neuropsychological evaluations to enable my clients to develop an in-depth understanding of how their thinking abilities, emotions, and behaviors impact daily functioning, and to promote healthy insight, growth, and positive outcomes.

I created my practice, Hope+Wellness, based on my philosophy that hope can be found even in the most difficult seasons of life. I believe that people need hope and resilience to set goals and affect change, to persevere in the face of life challenges and thrive. My approach is simple — to provide exceptional psychotherapy services to empower people to live happier, healthier lives.

I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and adults seeking help for a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, and stress related to work, school, or family. My approach to therapy is interactive and supportive, as I listen carefully to the client's thoughts and feelings and provide feedback with the aim of increasing self-awareness to help promote change. In addition, I have specialized experience working in therapy with victims of sexual abuse and trauma, families going through divorce, and women experiencing fertility problems. I also conduct psychological/educational testing for children and adults.

Discovering strengths my clients may never have known existed is truly rewarding. I have devoted my life work to helping children and adolescents. As they grow, learn and begin to discover who they are, it is an honor to play a part in their process of becoming strong, confident individuals. Being a father and husband myself, I know the value and power of these qualities more than I ever did early in my training. I would be happy and honored to speak with you to see if there is a way I may be of service. You may also wissh to have a look at my video. simply cut and paste into your browser: https://video.nfusz.com/player/JPZGLNW3

Supporting individuals and families who need help navigating complex community systems. The goal of the work is to help individuals and families create mutually rewarding relationships that value and leverage the talents and gifts each partner brings to the "equation"; and maximize the use of public and private resources to provide sustainable supportive services. Through a combination of goal identification; resource development; skill and confidence building; and creating mutually rewarding relationships, Inclusion Consultants helps individuals and families who are facing complex community challenges create opportunities for new ways of navigating and enjoying one's world--for a lifetime.

Go to www.thinkhappylivehealthy.com/contact10 and complete our intake form. NOW OFFERING TELETHERAPY. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and young adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, emotion regulation, ADHD, executive functioning difficulties, and school-related issues. I help my clients recognize and understand connections between thoughts, moods, behaviors, and physical reactions so that thinking patterns and behaviors can be changed in order to feel better. I also help clients build social, emotion regulation, and communication skills to help solve problems.

Anyone who who seeks fundamental changes, struggles with pursuing their desires, has self-defeating patterns, difficulty with relationships, or painful anxiety, depression, guilt or shame. I see gifted underachievers and creative people in business, technology and the arts. Our goals are driven by what you want, which sometimes takes a little work to clarify. Ideally, I help people gain freedom, understanding, harmony with themselves, deeper relationships and better access to their talents and values. We can only do this in a safe atmosphere, where you can say anything without being judged, criticized, or forced to conform.

My approach is empathetic and empowering and I strive to work in tandem with my clients to reach their wellness goals. I have direct clinical experience working with Postpartum Stress & Anxiety, Concussion and Traumatic Brain Injury, suicide prevention, active duty service members, wounded veterans, military families and caregivers. With over a decade of experience working with the military and first responder community my work often focuses on anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, transition, reintegration, Post Traumatic Stress, moral injury and care for the caregiver. I also work with adolescents and couples.

Making the decision to seek counseling is courageous and can be life-changing. During challenging times, I believe sometimes we need unbiased guidance and support to help get our lives back on course, and to determine necessary steps for sustainable change, enhanced happiness, and meaning in life. With a warm, empathetic stance, I'll meet you where you are and, together, we will explore ways to help you define and reach your goals. Using a tailored approach specific to your needs, I draw upon various theories to best serve your unique concerns.

I know all too well that life can be trying. Sometimes we find ourselves lost, scared, stuck, sad, angry and/or confused. Maybe you have recently experienced a significant life event that has led to these feelings, or maybe you’ve found yourself here without being able to point to a specific cause. In either case, I will provide you with a safe and judgement-free space to discuss and explore whatever it is you’re going through, with the goal of increasing insight and mitigating emotional pain.