"Partnering with you to improve the quality of your life: that is my goal as your therapist. I'm here to encourage, support, empower, and listen. During our first session we will determine your goals for therapy and what changes you want to make to improve your life. To best help you, I use an integrative technique, designed to meet you where are ready to start, and sessions are tailored to your needs and goals. One of the most important therapeutic factors, according to research and my own experience, is finding the right fit with your therapist."

"NOT ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS AT THIS TIME; PLEASE CHECK BACK AT A LATER DATE. As a counseling psychologist, I help older adolescent and adult clients work through difficulties that stand in the way of meeting life goals. The source of difficulty might be unresolved childhood issues, a crisis at work/home, conflict in relationships, recent medical diagnosis, significant loss, or patterns of confusing symptoms. I have found that most people want to be heard, to be responded to, and to engage in practical problem-solving. I strive to meet these in the context of a supportive, affirming working relationship."

"I am a Virginia and California-licensed clinical psychologist specializing in individual psychotherapy with adolescents,adult, older adults,couples and families. I provide brief cognitive testing and more expanded evaluations of cognitive and achievement functioning. My clinical experience is with clients struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, low self-esteem, mood disorders, eating disorders, grief and life transition struggles. I believe a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy, supportive therapy and client-centered treatment is best to address client issues and work with the client collaboratively in the treatment process."

"As a Licensed Professional Counselor with over ten years experience in the mental health field, I thoroughly enjoy my role in helping others to reach their goals. I have worked with individuals, families, and groups in both inpatient and outpatient settings within the DC Metro area. Specifically, I have worked with adults, adolescents, and children diagnosed with depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, anxiety disorders, personality disorders, eating disorders, and with those struggling with substance abuse. I have also had the privilege of serving individuals with intellectual disabilities and developmental delays in both private, in-home, and educational settings."

"Emotional issues are a community matter that affects us all. I am dedicated to meeting your needs through support, education, and direct services. I believe in a new high standard of response, helping you at the earliest stage and preventing unnecessary impairment and suffering for you and your family. I specialize in relationships, depression, anxiety, and family violence. I also assist with immigration and home studies. My main goal is to ensure you live a happy life, free of pain and negativity. You are not alone. We can walk together until you feel ready to fly."

"I work with people facing life challenges to identify strengths so that you can achieve your personal goals. Whether you are seeking help in a crisis or wish to improve some aspect of your life that is getting in your way, I will assist you in your personal journey. I specialize in work with relationship issues, grief and loss, and reproductive mental health: infertility, miscarriage, perinatal loss, postpartum depression and adoption issues. People possess varying levels of resilience and can strengthen their ability to resolve personal issues. I consider it a privilege to help clients in overcoming those challenges."

"In my practice, I welcome child (age 2+), parent-child, adolescent and adult clients to explore their strengths and difficulties within a creative, supportive and collaborative therapeutic space. I specialize in play therapy with young children with emotional, social and behavioral issues, developmental delays, anxiety, trauma, and adjustment issues, including moves and family changes. When working with young adults/adults, my training in developmental and child psychology informs my understanding of the whole person seeking help in the present. I strongly value the exploration of past experiences and patterns, and specialize in helping clients with traumatic backgrounds or early loss histories."

"Life is not just about trying harder, but often, trying differently to become more fulfilling. I can help to provide understanding and validation to foster development of a new appreciation toward yourself and to cultivate life skills necessary for positive changes to take place."

"I am a clinical psychologist specializing in psychological testing and assessment. My experiences enable me to listen, assess and diagnose a variety of psychological and educational issues. I also provide therapeutic services in which I encourage and support a variety of people. I use an integrative approach to therapy which allows me to tailor overall therapeutic goals as well as target each individual session to meet your needs at that point in time."

"Narkia M. Ritchie is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She has provided therapy in private practice and outpatient settings, intensive outpatient programs, and partial hospitalization programs providing individual, couples, family, and group counseling. Narkia believes that people have the inherent capacity to change and focuses on effective solutions that help client's lead a more purposeful and meaningful life. She is committed to providing clients with an individualized, solution-driven plan towards helping clients create the life they want and deserve. Narkia works collaboratively with individuals, couples, and families to identify treatment goals to create a fulfilling life."

"I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, and I see children, adolescents, adults, and couples in a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental environment. I work with individuals and families working through trauma, depression, anxiety, and relationship issues. In addition, I often see children suffering from low self-esteem, ADHD and other behavioral struggles. I offer a holistic approach working with both individuals and sometimes their families to provide the best care and outcomes for those in need. Working with parents is usually an important piece to helping a child."

"I specialize in treating depression and anxiety among adults and seniors with CBT and/or art therapy. I provide support as you experience mood problems, overwhelming life events (e.g. loss, illness), aging-related issues, caregiver stress, and balancing responsibilities. Depression and anxiety can make us feel like we are not in charge of our own lives. When this happens, we feel lost and wonder if we can ever feel better. In my office, we will work on getting a better understanding of your feelings and thoughts, in order to manage them well and get your "true self" back."

"At MEDIAN, we believe in trusting clients' innate ability to understand and heal themselves. This belief also guides our work with family, couples' and children's issues. Our counselors help clients access their own emotional intelligence - awareness that a lack of confidence and support often block. We help clients discover and articulate their desired change. Then, we use techniques from different traditions - primarily Family Systems, Self and Developmental Psychology, cognitive/behavioral approaches and neurofeedback - to create that change."

"I was an airplane and helicopter pilot before transitioning to a career as a therapist. I flew and worked with many veterans and learned about their struggles after deployment such as challenges reuniting with family, feelings of isolation and "just not fitting in" when returning home. I also learned about their resilience as they faced these challenges. Working as a team, I can help navigate your transition to civilian life to improve coping with difficult emotions and thoughts using various types of therapy tailored for you and your goals."

"Sandhya Nagabhushan, LGPC, CSAC is a licensed professional counselor as well as a certified substance abuse specialist. She maintains a private practice at the Integrative Psychotherapy Institute in Fairfax and works with adolescents and adults who struggle with a variety of difficulties including anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, and relational difficulties. Sandhya will help you look at the ways you have been coping with life's problems and help you to develop new strategies from a strengths-based perspective."

"I am passionate about helping people heal and live their lives to their fullest potential! My clients have experienced profound transformations as we identify the root causes of their pain, develop effective coping skills and amplify their strengths. Couples have thrived through their seasons of dating, engagement, marriage and reconciled after divorce under my care. As a certified EMDR therapist I constantly refine my therapeutic skills through consultations with advanced clinicians. You may choose Biblical counseling and spiritual direction to make some major life decisions or choose life coaching to achieve specific goals by focusing on personal visions and strengths."

"Are you struggling to cope with the past and feel ready for a new outlook on life? I specialize in working with issues related to anxiety, depression, sexual abuse & trauma, grief and loss, intimacy issues, relationship difficulties as well as life transitions and acculturation issues. I encourage clients to take an active role in their healing journey and believe that individuals are experts of their own life experiences. I help clients develop their strengths by providing a safe space where they can gain insight, explore possibilities and develop coping skills. I am both bilingual (English/Spanish) and bicultural."

"I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) therapist practicing in the northern Virginia/Metropolitan DC region for over 20 years. I am a licensed professional counselor and marriage and family therapist. My emphasis and training includes the treatment of and consultation for: depression, relationship difficulties, infidelity, anxiety, adoption, parenting issues, past trauma and gender identity crisis. I have extensive experience assisting clients cope with acculturation issues and challenges commonly faced by immigrant populations, including immigration evaluations. I would love to discuss with you different ways that I could help you achieve your life goals."

"As a therapist for 30 years, I respect the interaction and energy experienced in the therapy room. My work helps you enhance your ability to manage trauma, addiction and relational distress by increasing your understanding of patterns of behavior and emotional expression. I believe that individuals have intrinsic strengths that make them resilient in the face of chaos and instability. I practice client-centered therapy that builds on your strengths and accomplishments. The experience of therapy is consistently empowering and respectful. You are engaged in the process as a responsible partner. Intimacy is enhanced through greater empathy and trust."

"We all have a unique journey in life and I believe that our resilience is as unique as our journey. I work with adults and adolescents to help them overcome distressing cycles that make them feel stuck and empower them to find stability, create healthier relationships and live an enriched life. Together we explore underlying emotions and find new ways of coping with past trauma, difficult life transitions, loss, relational distress and other mental health issues. While somatic trauma interventions, EMDR, mindfulness and cultural sensitivity are at the core of my practice, I also integrate Psychodynamic and Cognitive Behavioral interventions."