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RELATIONSHIPS--CHILDREN--ADULTS I help clients learn healthy relationship skills such as how to communicate needs and wants, encourage empathy and respect, set boundaries, and improve self confidence. I work with all ages including children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I am a supportive and direct therapist and will encourage you to be kind and honest towards yourself and others.

Washingtonian Magazine Top Therapist, 25 yrs + experience. I'm passionate about helping people overcome conflict, anxiety, depression, loss, addictions, anger, trauma, ADHD, OCD, phobias and hurts. My goal and motivation in therapy is helping individuals and couples find solutions that get them through the tough times of life. Personalities and brains are flexible and adaptive. Everyone can change and move from helplessness to optimism. I'm ready to use my expertise, experience, and compassion to get you through this difficult season in your life. There is hope!

Seeking relief from anxiety or depression? Struggling with ADHD? Seeking a forensic assessment, educational or disability testing for accommodations at school or work? I can help. I have 20+ years of clinical experience to working with teens and adults. I use research-proven methods of therapy that will enhance your mood and quality of life. I also provide psychoeducational testing for ADHD, emotional and learning disabilities (ED/LD), and Autism Spectrum (ASD). My forensic services include assessments for risk assessment, mitigation reports, and parental capacity evaluations. I can also provide expert testimony by retainer.

I am a solution focused therapist who works with primarily adults. I am a clinician with Over The Rainbow , a practice that specializes in trauma informed care in beautiful Old Town Alexandria. My approach is eclectic and specifically tailored to the needs of each individual client. It is a journey we take together.

Are you overwhelmed by work/school stressors? Feeling trapped in the continuous loop of anxious thoughts? If you're struggling with negative thinking or unhelpful behaviors, I would love to hear from you to see how I can help. Responsibilities and juggling many hats is hard. Having anxiety or depression, a mood disorder, or managing ADHD symptoms can make things more complicated. These are the kinds of clients I help gain self compassion and acceptance. You can move towards your goals by first understanding your patterns of thinking and acting. Gain new tools and strategies to be a healthier and happier you.

By searching for a therapist, you’ve already taken the first step towards getting “unstuck.” If anxiety or depression is keeping you from making changes in your life or if you struggle with disordered eating/body image I am here to help you find a way forward. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor providing telehealth services in VA and MD. I am passionate about helping clients explore their thoughts, feelings and behaviors in a safe and welcoming space. My style is warm and energetic while also being direct and focused—in therapy its okay to laugh as well as cry. I want therapy to be something you look forward to.

Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others, and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability, and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience.

Life can be stressful, but starting therapy doesn’t have to be. I specialize in helping women feel seen and heard in therapy, while developing a healthier version of themselves. I work with women with trauma, depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, burnout, and life transitions. One of my specialties involves working with women who are the first in their families to start therapy. Many of the clients I work with have experienced intergenerational trauma, trauma that is passed down from generation to generation. In the process of working with me, you will begin the journey of healing and discovering that making a change is possible.

Looking to talk and be heard? I follow a “one size does not fit all” approach and tailor therapy to the specific needs of clients. My specialities include working with couples, young adolescents, and blended families.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has experience working with children, adolescents and adults. I specialize in the areas of anxiety, life changes and transitions, and self-exploration. When working with children, I incorporate play therapy to encourage expression, and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to help guide the connection of their thoughts, emotions, and behavior as well as strengthen coping skills. When working with teens and adults, I use interpersonal and psychodynamic therapy as well as CBT to help clients better understand themselves.

I have always said that treatment is not one-size-fits-all and must be tailored for the person and their needs. It is also essential to build genuine trust and a safe space for a client aiming to better their sense of well-being. My focus is to allow room for vulnerability, genuineness, and empathy. While life comes with tremendous rewards, it also has challenges that can feel too much to bear. Together we can process the curveballs, build coping skills, heal past traumas, and build healthier patterns to take on any obstacle.

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 Virginia for well over 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 we move through chapters in our lives, we are sometimes met with uncertainty as to how to write new beginnings. Our self-perspective and our relationships can be influenced by stress and anxiety that result from life transitions, grief and loss, relationship and familial issues, and contextual factors. I recognize the value of your unique life experiences and hold a safe space in which I welcome you to share your story. By seeking help, you have already begun your path to finding peace amid the noise.

I am passionate about helping individuals live a lighter, more authentic and fulfilling life. My sessions highlight the importance of learning tools and strategies to regulate the nervous system in response to stress. Through tapping into the body’s natural healing processes, you will identify which key skills work for you and begin to create a life worth living.