"The therapeutic dialogue is a unique collaboration in which exploration and growth can occur while addressing difficult issues around relationships and life. I work with clients to navigate challenges and explore the parts of themselves that have held them back or limited their ability to make satisfying decisions. Each person coming to therapy is in a different place with different needs. I meet them at that place and work with them to move forward and find healing. My goal is to approach clients with compassionate understanding."

"I work with men on the internal issues that are showing up in their external lives. When relationships fray, affairs or divorce happens, layoffs, depression, stress, anger or numbness rear their ugly heads - it can be time to stop and figure out what needs to be addressed. As a man - a father, a son, a husband, a brother, a friend myself - I am acutely aware of the internal worlds of men, and the external rules that often keep us from talking about what is going on inside."

"Are you struggling to communicate with your partner, or partners? Are there many things you love and desire about your partner(s) and still find that you have unmet needs? Maybe you and your partner are struggling to find common ground when faced with a difficult decision? Relationships grow and change in beautiful ways, and with growth comes new territory. This could present as conflict, distancing, or a feeling of stagnation. These are all normal! But if you notice that your life, or relationships are being negatively impacted because of these new challenges, come see me!"

"Hello! So glad you stopped by. It's no secret that life can be difficult and filled with moments of stress, loss and transition. Having someone by your side to listen and support you can make the world feel a little less lonely. And that's where I can help. I strive to offer my clients a safe space to explore and process their personal experiences. I will bring a kind, genuine and warm presence and invite you to speak from the heart."

"I work with individuals and couples who are motivated to work toward personal growth and development. A healthy life is full of transitions, change, and growth. Growth and change can be emotionally difficult and a bit scary or intimidating. You may feel sad, worried, scared, or lost in the process. Through a collaborative therapeutic process, we can identify and explore issues in a nonjudgemental space and move you toward a life that is more fulfilling."

""My wife/girlfriend says she doesn't feel emotionally connected to me." "Sex-related issues are confusing, scaring, and frustrating us." "We're having communication problems." "I knew she was unhappy but I didn't know she was this unhappy." "I'm afraid I'll be ganged up on in couples therapy." "I'm not getting what I need from this relationship either." You may be thinking your situation can't be changed. That you can't change - that your partner cannot or just will not make changes."

"I take the mysticism out of therapy. We both know that not everything is "about your mother." Figuring out why you are the way you are can be interesting and even enlightening, but it's worthless if you're still experiencing the same emotional pain. You have the ability to make changes in your life. Things don't have to stay the same."

"Any description of therapy is one that is already limited by the words used to describe it. So much of what happens between you and me in the therapy room will involve us finding our way there together. But here are some questions we'll be curious about: Do you find yourself getting in your own way at times? Are you holding on to ideas about yourself that no longer serve you? A sense of wholeness and ease comes from making space for, and giving voice to, all of these parts of yourself."

"I work with individuals, couples and families to gain insight and to identify the underlying causes to challenges in their lives. I help people to figure out where they are currently at and to find solutions, while building on the strengths of the individual, couple and/or family. With my assistance, clients prioritize their needs and then set simple, realistic, and achievable goals. Clients draw on their experience and learn to appreciate the areas of their life where they are enjoying success. Clients gain the skills and tools needed to meet their goals."

"Are you feeling overwhelmed, depressed, or struggling with a serious health condition? Call or email me, I would love to help. I focus on teaching my clients ways build resilience to stress and get back a sense of stability and calm. If you value genuine emotional support, honest feedback, and new perspectives we might be a good match. I provide treatment that is a mix of non-judgemental emotional support, honest communication, and gentle challenges when needed."

"I enjoy working with clients to help them overcome the obstacles to deeply loving and appreciating themselves, guiding them into healing their relationship with Body, Mind, and Spirit, which naturally affects the relationship they have with every aspect of their lives and with others. I especially love working with committed individuals who are ready and willing to take responsibility for their state of mind, heart, and health, those invested in helping themselves transform and evolve through their unique kinds of suffering & struggle in order to experience as much freedom, peace, fulfillment, and authenticity of self as possible. "

"As a licensed Mental Health Counselor, my approach to counseling is client-centered and eclectic in nature; drawing upon narrative, existential, strength-based and evidenced-based modalities. I view each individual as the expert of their experience, and aim to create a holding space where unique strengths are celebrated and employed to create meaningful change. My education and experience provide me the opportunity to work with a variety of clinical concerns, including relational distress, depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions and personal wellness, among others. I have specific expertise in working with children and adults."

"Heidi Kinsella has been an active member of the recovery community for over 29 years. She has extensive expertise in the treatment of sexual addiction and was mentored by and worked alongside Dr. Patrick Carnes, the pioneer in sexual addiction research and treatment. Heidi recognizes the importance of having a therapist who understands the complexities of addiction. She has worked with many individuals who have suffered from the effects of chemical dependency, sex addiction, and those who have been affected by a loved one's addiction. Heidi is uniquely suited to address issues that interfere with sobriety and serenity."

"I will help you to have more meaningful relationships in life, utilize your talents and abilities more fully, maintain a more truthful and accurate self-esteem, have more satisfying sexual relationships, understand yourself and others in a more meaningful way, and face life's challenges with greater freedom and flexibility. My specialty is relational psychotherapy for individuals, couples, and groups which aids in transformation for most issues in life: grief, loss, anxiety, depression and transition, to name a few. Take the step today toward your own transformation and healing, a lifelong investment."

"I believe that almost all change that occurs in therapy comes from forming a safe therapeutic relationship, and in the context of that relationship increasing your awareness of self, challenging your old beliefs, establishing appropriate boundaries in relationships with others, and experiencing and letting go of old pain. My task is to support you in that process. I tend to be active in therapy. I ask questions, offer observations, and look for patterns in the client's life. However, I believe the client is the final expert on themselves, and I trust in their unique healing process."

"In receiving psychotherapy services from me you can expect to be heard, validated, and to learn new skills and strategies to address the problems for which you are seeking treatment. It is my goal to assist you in experiencing symptom relief, achieve your treatment goals, and to return to your desired level of functioning. As your therapist, I want you to to feel good about yourself and to enjoy full participation in your life as quickly as possible."

"Suffering is not evidence of failure. It is evidence of one thing... your humanity. We all suffer sometimes and we all deserve compassion and care simply because we're human. Coming to therapy can be scary. Even as you're reaching out to have a chance at a better experience in life, you want to know that who you are, and where you are now, will be respected and cared for. I believe good therapy can be both challenging and gentle, supportive and enlivening."

"I work well with patients suffering from symptoms that they feel no one has the capability to treat. Many of my patients come to me after they have been to other therapists and have not found relief. My patients come to me for a psychotherapeutic experience different from the usual. The patients who are a good fit for my services are sensitive, intuitive, creative, and have had difficulty reconciling their personality with their personal experiences and the world around them. I am especially skilled at working with acute mental health issues. I have worked at Harborview Medical Center and Fairfax Behavioral Health."

"I take a respectful and affirming stance toward my clients, viewing the therapeutic relationship as a collaborative partnership. I work to create a supportive environment of trust and acceptance where together we can safely explore sensitive or painful aspects of your life; identify and change patterns of thought and behavior that cause you emotional suffering, interpersonal problems, or difficulty functioning; and work to enhance your motivation, self-esteem, and self-confidence. My theoretical orientation integrates cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, narrative, existential, and mindfulness approaches. I work from a holistic perspective that considers biological, psychological, socio-cultural, and spiritual factors in understanding human behavior and experience."

"Welcome! Whether you are looking for help during a time of transition in your life, need extra support for dealing with grief, stress, relationship issues or just need someone to talk to, I can help you make changes in your life. The counseling relationship provides a safe place for exploring your behavioral and emotional patterns and for making changes when your behaviors and ways of relating to others are no longer working for you. I have over 10 years of experience helping adults, adolescents and couples make changes in their lives and relationships."