Female Therapists in 22313
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Changing Faces LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Alexandria, VA 22313
It is the mission of CHANGING FACES LLC to impact the community through increased self-worth, leadership, and social connectedness of its members. Changing Faces LLC is committed to providing integrated service delivery systems for adolescents with mental health diagnoses. We provide a wide range of treatment and training programs to help our clients maintain and enhance their level of functioning in their community. We will help our clients meet their goals by providing individualized assessments and treatment plans.
It is the mission of CHANGING FACES LLC to impact the community through increased self-worth, leadership, and social connectedness of its members. Changing Faces LLC is committed to providing integrated service delivery systems for adolescents with mental health diagnoses. We provide a wide range of treatment and training programs to help our clients maintain and enhance their level of functioning in their community. We will help our clients meet their goals by providing individualized assessments and treatment plans.
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Jennifer Mclish
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Alexandria, VA 22313
Every person and family has the ability to become happier and healthier. I help adults, children and families overcome barriers such as negative self beliefs, overwhelming feelings, and negative past experiences that can get in the way of being true to yourself and more connected to others. My goal is to create a safe, non-judgmental environment where people learn about themselves and try new ways of coping and overcoming challenges.
Every person and family has the ability to become happier and healthier. I help adults, children and families overcome barriers such as negative self beliefs, overwhelming feelings, and negative past experiences that can get in the way of being true to yourself and more connected to others. My goal is to create a safe, non-judgmental environment where people learn about themselves and try new ways of coping and overcoming challenges.
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River Grove Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Alexandria, VA 22313
At River Grove Therapy, we hold space for meaningful connection with our clients and their families. The clinicians at River Grove Therapy (RGT) specialize in working with children, adolescents, young adults and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, life adjustments, trauma and loss. We are a small, high quality psychotherapy practice in Old Town Alexandria. We are an anti-racist, anti-ableist, pro-LGBTQ+ practice. We meet each client's unique needs based on our therapists' experience and specialized training.
At River Grove Therapy, we hold space for meaningful connection with our clients and their families. The clinicians at River Grove Therapy (RGT) specialize in working with children, adolescents, young adults and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, life adjustments, trauma and loss. We are a small, high quality psychotherapy practice in Old Town Alexandria. We are an anti-racist, anti-ableist, pro-LGBTQ+ practice. We meet each client's unique needs based on our therapists' experience and specialized training.
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Jasmine Morehead
Pre-Licensed Professional, RCSW-I
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Alexandria, VA 22313
Finding an individual to be vulnerable and discuss hardships with can be difficult and overwhelming. My focus is to allow clients to be hands on with their therapeutic journey as we collaboratively navigate through the ups and downs of life.
Finding an individual to be vulnerable and discuss hardships with can be difficult and overwhelming. My focus is to allow clients to be hands on with their therapeutic journey as we collaboratively navigate through the ups and downs of life.
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Amanda H Kaliner
Pre-Licensed Professional, LPC-R
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Alexandria, VA 22313
Amanda has extensive experience working with adolescents in school, group, and outpatient settings. Amanda currently specializes in mood disorders like anxiety and depression, self-esteem, peer relations, LGBTQIA+ issues, and life transitions for adolescents and young adults.
Amanda has extensive experience working with adolescents in school, group, and outpatient settings. Amanda currently specializes in mood disorders like anxiety and depression, self-esteem, peer relations, LGBTQIA+ issues, and life transitions for adolescents and young adults.
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Shelby Cordeiro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Alexandria, VA 22313 (Online Only)
Hello, and congratulations on the first step of your mental health journey! Looking for a therapist can be overwhelming, so let me tell you a little about what you can expect in sessions with me. I became a therapist to help others find healing and create a life they enjoy. My clients often describe my sessions as accepting, validating, and educational. I want to help you explore your emotions, gain insights, and develop realistic coping skills. I work with you as a team to help you identify areas to improve and learn practical skills for a positive impact on your life. You are the expert on you, but you don't have to do it alone.
Hello, and congratulations on the first step of your mental health journey! Looking for a therapist can be overwhelming, so let me tell you a little about what you can expect in sessions with me. I became a therapist to help others find healing and create a life they enjoy. My clients often describe my sessions as accepting, validating, and educational. I want to help you explore your emotions, gain insights, and develop realistic coping skills. I work with you as a team to help you identify areas to improve and learn practical skills for a positive impact on your life. You are the expert on you, but you don't have to do it alone.
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Kimberly Nichols
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Alexandria, VA 22313 (Online Only)
Perhaps you're down or anxious. Maybe you're unsure about the future of a relationship, or just feel that you aren't living the life you were meant to lead. Whatever your needs may be, I am here to offer support. In my therapy practice, I work with individuals that report anxiety, depression, interpersonal concerns, occupational stress, difficulty maintaining boundaries, and other challenges.
Perhaps you're down or anxious. Maybe you're unsure about the future of a relationship, or just feel that you aren't living the life you were meant to lead. Whatever your needs may be, I am here to offer support. In my therapy practice, I work with individuals that report anxiety, depression, interpersonal concerns, occupational stress, difficulty maintaining boundaries, and other challenges.
Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.