Female Therapists in 22153

Having feelings of being overwhelmed, stressed, or not feeling like you know what to do? Do you find yourself feeling down or not as happy as you use to be? Emotional pain can be debilitating and wreak havoc on our lives at times. Feeling uncomfortable distressed, or lonely does not have to be a way of life. There is hope for finding that balance once again in your life and that hope starts now by the fact you are looking for support. I work with teens, adults, and seniors seeking help in addressing sadness and depression, stress and anxiety, loss and grief, and responses to traumatic events.

I believe in the positive outcomes of behavioral health treatment to alleviate our most troubling symptoms for a better mental well-being. I have found relief from intrusive thoughts, anxiety, PTSD symptoms, and this is why I am a strong advocate for therapy. I follow therapy practices that tap into the strengths we have in ourselves to heal. When we cannot do it alone, a therapeutic relationship can guide us into finding our strengths to grow into a better self. Too many stressors or being in crisis can make it harder for us to feel better alone; this is why therapy and a trusting relationship with a therapist can be healing.

"There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you" Maya Angelou. Words have power, words build the world around us, your story has power. As a clinician I do not just treat depression, anxiety, trauma etc. I treat the person experiencing the symptoms of those diagnoses. I want to know your story, to help you regain control of your story, & help you write the next chapters of your life with joy instead of fear, frustration, or negativity. Trauma is my specialty, however I treat most mental health disorders - particularly depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, aging related disorders, & family therapy.

I believe therapists are the keepers of hope and the navigators of difficult journeys. We walk alongside our clients as they move through challenging moments and changes in their lives. I have witnessed people become stuck and unsure how to navigate these moments. Some of those challenges include traumatic events, relationship and social identity, career and educational transitions, phase of life changes, and immigration and acculturative stress. Sometimes it feels as though there is no way forward. But there is always a path forward and I believe counseling is one of those paths.

Anyone who is seeking out change is already on the right path. Making the decision to work with a therapist can be challenging, but as with most things in life, it is often about the relationship. Whatever the issue is that brings you to therapy, whether it’s depression, anxiety, or trauma, removing the barriers that are standing in the way of a more vital life is a brave step. My specific interest areas are interpersonal conflict, family issues and supporting individuals in confidence building and self advocacy.

Are you feeling as if you are not living life to the fullest? Maybe you have been feeling depressed, anxious, or overwhelmed with everyday life stressors. My name is Samantha, and I am a licensed clinical social worker in Virginia. I would love the opportunity to walk you through the journey to feeling better and more fulfilled. I have been providing counseling services for individual’s both inpatient and outpatient, who are dealing with various mental health stressors and challenges. My passion is working with individuals, helping them grow and find their joy again. I look forward to meeting with you!

Hi there! My name is Chloe. I am a Master of Social Work student at the University of Texas at Arlington and have over five years working in the social work field. My background has equipped me to see the best in every individual and help them to reach their fullest potential. I specialize in working with individuals with a variety of issues including: ADHD, depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, trauma, life transitions, family/relationship conflict, and self-esteem. I believe that therapy should be tailored to each client individually as it is not a “one size fits all" solution.

Hello! My name is Shamika, and I am a Master level Forensic Social Worker. I have over 10 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and their families in the therapeutic setting. In my therapeutic practice, I adopt both a collaborative clinical and forensic viewpoint that is a client centered approach using Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other interventions that are tailored to the client’s life experience. My passions include working with my clients to heal from intergenerational traumas, adverse childhood experiences, and inner child work.

Hello, I am Amanda Labedz! I am a Master of Social Work student at Ohio State University. Whether the ebbs, flows or rogue rough waves of life brought you to this moment – you are not alone. I applaud your courage for taking this step toward your journey to healing and would be honored to hear your unique story while providing a safe and compassionate space for you to do so.

Have you felt out of sync, unable to communicate clearly, frustrated and wanting to try something different but unhappy with what you've tried? I enjoy helping folks learn new ways of communicating, finding new perspectives to barriers and working through individual or relationship struggles to have their needs and wants met. If you are having difficulty making it through your everyday, dealing with the stresses of life, or managing anxiety, depression or ADHD; I can help. I will help you learn new coping skills using your own personal strengths to assist you with enhancing your quality of life while building self-compassion.

I am a MSW student and a practicing music therapist with over 16 years experience working with children, teens, and adults with neurological and developmental disabilities and their families. My approach is compassionate, curious, authentic, and affirming. I believe we are highly adaptive and we do our best to make sense of our environment and the systems in which we live. I hope to create a safe, secure space in which you can explore your attachments, gain insight into thoughts creating issues in your daily life, and not only think about but nurture a belief and feeling of self-compassion, self-trust, and connection.

Seeking a compassionate guide for your journey? Look no further. I offer empathetic, judgment-free support to help you navigate challenges and embark on transformation. My person-centered approach ensures a tailored experience. By actively listening and asking thoughtful questions, I empower you to discover solutions that resonate with your unique needs, fostering autonomy. Using cognitive-behavioral therapy, I assist in gaining control over thoughts and behaviors. Together, we reshape negative patterns, cultivating a positive mindset. Mindfulness enhances self-awareness, providing tools for stress management.

It is truly a big step to embark upon the journey of therapy. I work to create a safe space for individuals to explore some of their challenges and allow them to begin living life more fully. I believe that therapy is a collaborative experience. We will develop treatment goals that match where you want to make changes in your life and how to get there. It is important to identify and understand why you are feeling the distress that you are in addition to trying new skills for symptom management and relief.

I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and have been providing out-patient mental health services in Northern Virginia since September 2008. I strive to create a supportive environment for individuals, couples, and families in order to facilitate insightful awareness and help individuals recognize patterns in their thoughts, feelings, behaviors. I take an integrated approach to psychotherapy, blending a rational-solution focused approach with supportive based techniques with the goal of helping people improve their quality of life by building upon their natural strengths.

For the past 19 years I have enjoyed working with a diverse group of patients that are challenged with depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD and obsessive compulsive behaviors. It is remarkable how patients begin to feel happier and important when they stop ignoring their physical and emotional needs. I love working with patients that seek to create a balance between their body, mind and spirit. I enjoy being flexible and learning what each individual is comfortable with, and work from their baseline to establish reasonable goals.

When a difficult situation crops up in life, we often feel like we are alone in our struggles. I am here to tell you that you are not alone, and it is ok to reach out. After months or even years of living with stress, anxiety, PTSD, or a marriage that is no longer serving your needs, it is easy to feel hopeless. I can give you the skills that you need to get through this challenging time. I am here to teach, help, encourage, and empower you to take back your life. There is always hope!

As of 05/2023 I am accepting new clients. I recognize a very strong connection between body and mind. Primarily, I utilize techniques to help you gain awareness into your inner landscape of physical sensations, how these are connected to your emotions, and combine movement with talk therapy. We work with different somatic based tools to build capacity in managing different stressors and releasing past "stuck" experiences. Using what we learn from our body can often help us in navigating anxiety, depression, stress, difficult emotions, situations, life transitions and trauma stored in the body.

You're anxious. You've been down for weeks. You keep losing your temper. Your marriage has been so strained lately. You ask "Why can't I just pull myself together like everyone else seems to be able to do?" I get it. And I've been there. I can help walk you out of this. I help my clients find hope and freedom from the struggles preventing them from enjoying life and living out their purpose.

Therapy is a chance to slow down and step into a safe, confidential space away from the external world to explore your inner one. To sit in a quiet room with another human being who is unconditionally kind but honest, and also trained to recognize patterns of unhealthy behavior, irrational thinking, and the invisible blocks that keep you from being the best version of yourself. I invite you to begin your counseling journey with me and start this process of untangling emotional knots and using these insights to make positive changes in your life.