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Are you struggling to take the first step towards healing? Is the idea of change scary and/or overwhelming? In the words of Robert Frost, "the only way out is through." I take honor in the opportunity to create a safe space where you can bravely begin creating positive and meaningful changes in your life. I will walk the road with you despite how uncomfortable, challenging, or lonely it may feel. You deserve success, happiness, compassion, and a purposeful life.

TESTING slots CURRENTLY AVAILABLE! One of my favorite things to do is understand how people work. This drives my treatment approach to include deep exploration of symptoms to get to the root of maladaptive patterns. Through authenticity, empathy, and using the therapeutic relationship as a healing/corrective experience, I join my clients in their journey toward health. I often utilize psychodynamic interventions, but use other modalities as well to tailor treatment to each individual’s needs. I specialize in personality disorders, and I especially enjoy working with narcissistic and borderline personality structures.

My priority as a school psychologist is the educational, social, and emotional well-being of my clients. I specialize in the assessment and support of concerns regarding an individual's ability to be successful in their learning environment and overall educational experience. In the private practice setting, I typically assess children and young adults ages 6 and up and specialize in the assessment of learning disabilities, cognitive functioning, ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, and trauma.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 20 years of clinical experience in the metal health field. I provide individual, family, marriage, and group therapy in multiple settings. My treatment approaches include EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessingl), biological interventions that promote brain regulation (Neurofeedback therapy), structural family therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy. The treatment methods that I use assist in resolving depression, anxiety, trauma related issues (PTSD), ADD/ADHD, Aspergers, obsessive-compulsive disorders, and relational issues in the patients I work with at Waves Psychotherapy Services, P.C.

My name is Tommy Saunders. Please call me Tommy. I am a licensed therapist with 10 years of experience working with adults. I have worked with a wide variety of individuals experiencing many different types of mental health issues, but my specialties include trauma, PTSD, and substance abuse. I also have experience working with the active-duty military and veteran population. I am trained in Prolonged Exposure therapy for my clients with trauma, and I always use a client-centered approach. I believe that therapy is most effective when it feels like a normal conversation.

Change can be exciting...and scary. Finding the right person to assist you through the change is important. I can help you deal with issues of anxiety, depression, poor self-esteem, relationship conflicts, or marital issues. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), play therapy, energy psychology techniques, mindfulness, and family systems therapy I can guide you to a more peaceful and self-fulfilled place in your life.

Nathan works with clients with acute stressors, including trauma, depression, self-harm, and suicidal ideations, as well as clients who are hoping to improve their baseline wellness and overall emotional and behavioral functioning. He is passionate about empowering client to work toward goals that they identify for themselves using a variety of clinical tools and coping skills, including CBT, EMDR, ACT, CCPT, and DBT skills.

Julie Kramer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Missouri and now in the state Virginia. Julie has 25 plus years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families. She completed her undergraduate degree in Sociology/Psychology from Maryville University in St. Louis, MO and received her MSW from Washington University, George Warren Brown School of Social Work in Mental Health with a Specialization in Family Therapy.

My friend, let me ask you this: do you ever feel like you have things you need to say but no one to say them to? Do you think your thoughts are irrational and just stuff them down? Are you feeling alone in your struggles? I’ve got good news for you: If you’re reading this, you’re already taking a step toward getting well! Congratulations; I’m proud of you already! Ok, read on! A lot of times a person feels like his or her issues are so big that it’s overwhelming to even get started on the road to wellness. People get defeated before they even make a move. Listen, I know how this goes; I’ve been there too. Let’s talk it out!

I specialize in relationships, sex therapy, recovery from dysfunctional and abusive families, healing the inner child, loss and grief, stress, life transitions, women's issues, and personal empowerment. I also help people with anxiety, panic attacks, and depression issues. I have taught many college psychology courses, including: Basic Interviewing and Counseling Skills, Psychotherapy Principles and Practices, Women's Issues, and Human Sexuality. I have also written a helpful book on relationships and sexuality. My compassion and genuine desire to help my clients find their authentic connection with their Higher Selves serves to enrich the process of therapy. Trust Your Inner Wisdom!

Daryia Biarozkina is a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in anxiety therapy, stress counseling, depression counseling, cognitive behavioral therapy, and academic issues. Her goal is to help clients reach their best potential by exploring their abilities, strengths, and talents, which may be hidden or weakened during difficult times.

Keshanda "Kesha" Garland is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Virginia who has over 12 years of experience working with children, teens, and adults who are experiencing a wide range of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, and ADHD, and trauma.

My clinical experience includes conducting both therapy and assessment. I have worked with clients with a variety of diagnoses and presenting problems, including mood disorders, adjustment, ADHD, life transitions, trauma, stress, and behavioral concerns. I particularly enjoy working with children and young adolescents with mood or adjustment concerns, and partnering with their parents/guardians to develop a plan to best meet their child’s needs.

I’m glad you’re here. Whether you’re looking to heal from trauma, experiencing difficult emotions or thoughts, navigating major life events, or just needing support, we will work together to suit your specific needs. Your treatment plan and our sessions are your individual safe space to grow and heal.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) dedicated to helping her clients foster growth and healing through a collaborative therapeutic relationship. I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional certified through IATP (International Association of Trauma Professionals) and a Certified EMDR Clinician through EMDRIA (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing International Association). I specialize in helping clients work through anxiety, panic attacks, and trauma.

When people face personal problems or internal conflict, they benefit from taking time to talk with an experienced psychologist. It is an opportunity to talk confidentially with someone, outside of your family and friends, who is trained in mental health diagnostics and problem solving. Usually self esteem regulation, anger, anxiety, unhappiness, family conflict or maladaptive coping with substance misuse bring people for help. The purpose of counseling is to resolve conflict and go forward facing life's challenges with more strength and maturity.

Life circumstances and experiences can influence our ability to see our strengths and unique selves, as well as effect our quality of life. Through a strong therapeutic relationship, I believe that we can be empowered to further discover our values and strengths. Within this therapeutic journey, I work to incorporate the most current evidence and research-based modalities to assist in the understanding of how our past and present experiences influence our mental and emotional well-being.