AEDP Therapists in Fairfax, VA
John Raymond
Licensed Professional Counselor, DMin, MA, MS, LPC, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Fairfax, VA 22033
I am amazed by the stories I hear in my office. People have such interesting, encouraging and traumatic stories to tell. I help people explore their stories, heal, and grow within them. My approach goes beyond the relief of distressing symptoms to help you thrive as an individual and within relationships. Call me and let's get started exploring your life, finding your strengths, and dealing with unpleasant memories. Let's start the changes you wish to make to better yourself and your relationships.
I am amazed by the stories I hear in my office. People have such interesting, encouraging and traumatic stories to tell. I help people explore their stories, heal, and grow within them. My approach goes beyond the relief of distressing symptoms to help you thrive as an individual and within relationships. Call me and let's get started exploring your life, finding your strengths, and dealing with unpleasant memories. Let's start the changes you wish to make to better yourself and your relationships.
Isabel B Kirk
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, EMDR, IFS, AEDP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Fairfax, VA 20151
If you are facing a crisis or difficult time, are tired of being in pain, not find what you want or need, don't know what to do with your partner, child, boss...situation, or simply want to improve your life, contact me. I will help you change your life! I work with depression & anxiety, trauma, relationships therapy (dating, marriage & couples counseling, intimacy problems), eating disorders & body image and healthy eating, maternity and postpartum, parenting and attachment, and grief due to break-ups, perinatal loss, and divorce. I am also devoted to the field of positive psychology and support people during common life transitions.
If you are facing a crisis or difficult time, are tired of being in pain, not find what you want or need, don't know what to do with your partner, child, boss...situation, or simply want to improve your life, contact me. I will help you change your life! I work with depression & anxiety, trauma, relationships therapy (dating, marriage & couples counseling, intimacy problems), eating disorders & body image and healthy eating, maternity and postpartum, parenting and attachment, and grief due to break-ups, perinatal loss, and divorce. I am also devoted to the field of positive psychology and support people during common life transitions.
As a therapist I work with you to find a clear path and better sense of self whether you have experienced depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship troubles, trauma, and/or attachment injuries. I work with adolescents, adults, parents, and couples from a contemporary relational depth perspective to help you find your direction and feel less alone.
As a therapist I work with you to find a clear path and better sense of self whether you have experienced depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship troubles, trauma, and/or attachment injuries. I work with adolescents, adults, parents, and couples from a contemporary relational depth perspective to help you find your direction and feel less alone.
Harrisonburg Assessment and Counseling, PLLC
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fairfax, VA 22030
Welcome, we are now accepting new clients! Our practice currently includes Dr. Paul Pohto and Dr. Phil Schulte, licensed clinical psychologists in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Together, we offer counseling and psychological testing services for adults facing a wide variety of life stressors or psychological concerns. Our practice is also offering assessment services including neurodevelopmental evaluations for children, and general psychological testing services across the life-span. We are able to offer testing appointments on weekends and evenings.
Welcome, we are now accepting new clients! Our practice currently includes Dr. Paul Pohto and Dr. Phil Schulte, licensed clinical psychologists in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Together, we offer counseling and psychological testing services for adults facing a wide variety of life stressors or psychological concerns. Our practice is also offering assessment services including neurodevelopmental evaluations for children, and general psychological testing services across the life-span. We are able to offer testing appointments on weekends and evenings.
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My specialities include EMDR, AEDP and EFT.
We all have places where we struggle. We all have behaviors or emotions that limit us in living our most fulfilled and joyous life. Sometimes we need help making changes.
My specialities include EMDR, AEDP and EFT.
We all have places where we struggle. We all have behaviors or emotions that limit us in living our most fulfilled and joyous life. Sometimes we need help making changes.
In our work together, we will identify and reach towards your fullest potential, build a sense of confidence and ease, and achieve deeper connections. These connections will include with yourself, your partner, family members, peers, and other members of your community. Some of these steps will involve making changes but many will involve noticing the strengths that you already possess! I will provide my knowledge and experience treating anxiety/social anxiety, burnout, depression, relationship conflict, identity concerns, social difficulties, grief, and more. I work with children 10 and older, teens, adults, and families.
In our work together, we will identify and reach towards your fullest potential, build a sense of confidence and ease, and achieve deeper connections. These connections will include with yourself, your partner, family members, peers, and other members of your community. Some of these steps will involve making changes but many will involve noticing the strengths that you already possess! I will provide my knowledge and experience treating anxiety/social anxiety, burnout, depression, relationship conflict, identity concerns, social difficulties, grief, and more. I work with children 10 and older, teens, adults, and families.
Haleigh Kelley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Vienna, VA 22180 (Online Only)
If you are seeking support, I provide empathy within a supportive, nonjudgemental environment. I work from a strengths-based perspective, to empower clients to reach their full potential. Everyone has a unique story, and I want to help other's where they are struggling or working toward a greater sense of genuine wholeness. I have training working with grief, loss, life transitions, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and with survivors of sexual assault.
If you are seeking support, I provide empathy within a supportive, nonjudgemental environment. I work from a strengths-based perspective, to empower clients to reach their full potential. Everyone has a unique story, and I want to help other's where they are struggling or working toward a greater sense of genuine wholeness. I have training working with grief, loss, life transitions, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and with survivors of sexual assault.
How the hell did I/we end up here? When are things going to finally shift for me/us? Life, relationships, job: Could be worse, but could be waaaay better. If any of these statements capture where you're at - welcome to therapy. Whether it's your first time looking for a therapist, or your second decade in treatment, with me, you can bring your whole self - with its questions, stuckness, fears, longings, uncertainties - and find ways to move through. Described as "warm" and "direct" by clients, my work is strongly grounded by anti-racism, critical multicultural theories, and affective neuroscience.
How the hell did I/we end up here? When are things going to finally shift for me/us? Life, relationships, job: Could be worse, but could be waaaay better. If any of these statements capture where you're at - welcome to therapy. Whether it's your first time looking for a therapist, or your second decade in treatment, with me, you can bring your whole self - with its questions, stuckness, fears, longings, uncertainties - and find ways to move through. Described as "warm" and "direct" by clients, my work is strongly grounded by anti-racism, critical multicultural theories, and affective neuroscience.
Kate Kelley
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, RN, LPC, ImagoEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Falls Church, VA 22042
I bring a wide range of life experiences as well as a significant depth of education in Imago Relationship theory to the couples I counsel. I promote and respect each partner's individual worldview. My hope is that my couples celebrate the differences that each partner brings to their union. I facilitate a dialogue process that can be incorporated into the couple's relationship toolbox. In trusting the process of dialogue, I find that the couple shifts from distance to connection when they learn the "real story" as to why their partner's behavior or reactive energy occurs.
I bring a wide range of life experiences as well as a significant depth of education in Imago Relationship theory to the couples I counsel. I promote and respect each partner's individual worldview. My hope is that my couples celebrate the differences that each partner brings to their union. I facilitate a dialogue process that can be incorporated into the couple's relationship toolbox. In trusting the process of dialogue, I find that the couple shifts from distance to connection when they learn the "real story" as to why their partner's behavior or reactive energy occurs.
Many high-performers know they are capable of achieving more but feel stuck at times. Do you feel that despite having a lot of things together, something is missing that is holding you back? The clients I work with have typically achieved success in many aspects of life, but they struggle in others. When facing challenges that seem insurmountable, we all can benefit from expert guidance and counseling. As a clinical psychologist with over 25 years of education and experience, I empower high-achieving professionals, athletes, and couples to reach their goals and create the changes in life they most desire.
Many high-performers know they are capable of achieving more but feel stuck at times. Do you feel that despite having a lot of things together, something is missing that is holding you back? The clients I work with have typically achieved success in many aspects of life, but they struggle in others. When facing challenges that seem insurmountable, we all can benefit from expert guidance and counseling. As a clinical psychologist with over 25 years of education and experience, I empower high-achieving professionals, athletes, and couples to reach their goals and create the changes in life they most desire.
Path to Peace Psychotherapy LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oak Hill, VA 20171
We are a group practice specializing in treating kids, teens & adults who need help managing stress, fears, anxiety, depression & resolution of trauma & PTSD. We use approaches such as EMDR Therapy, CBT, IFS and Sandtray to heal as well as address and change, persistent negative thoughts from difficult childhood experiences or more recently. The use of these modalities within a safe therapeutic relationship help you feel empowered & hopeful about your future. Our particular approach is to build on your core strengths enabling you to move beyond, while completely eliminating, triggering situations. Our bodies & minds are geared heal.
We are a group practice specializing in treating kids, teens & adults who need help managing stress, fears, anxiety, depression & resolution of trauma & PTSD. We use approaches such as EMDR Therapy, CBT, IFS and Sandtray to heal as well as address and change, persistent negative thoughts from difficult childhood experiences or more recently. The use of these modalities within a safe therapeutic relationship help you feel empowered & hopeful about your future. Our particular approach is to build on your core strengths enabling you to move beyond, while completely eliminating, triggering situations. Our bodies & minds are geared heal.
Brian Jacobs
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Vienna, VA 22180
My treatment approach combines the latest advances in Western neuroscience with evidence-based mindfulness practices rooted in Eastern philosophies. I primarily utilize two complementary modalities - Experiential Dynamic Therapy (EDT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS). These are evidenced based and trauma-informed treatments that aim to address the root causes of psychological suffering rather than simply addressing the outlying symptoms.
My treatment approach combines the latest advances in Western neuroscience with evidence-based mindfulness practices rooted in Eastern philosophies. I primarily utilize two complementary modalities - Experiential Dynamic Therapy (EDT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS). These are evidenced based and trauma-informed treatments that aim to address the root causes of psychological suffering rather than simply addressing the outlying symptoms.
As a psychotherapist, it's an honor to work alongside clients to remove barriers to living a full life. At Curo, we inspire people to form lives and communities of freedom, empowerment, and creativity. Our intention is to cultivate a safe therapeutic relationship and provide practical skills and interventions that support our clients' goals. We strive to be approachable and empathetic with a warm presentation that is welcoming and reassuring. We enjoy providing new insights and concepts to our clients that foster growth and encourage positivity.
As a psychotherapist, it's an honor to work alongside clients to remove barriers to living a full life. At Curo, we inspire people to form lives and communities of freedom, empowerment, and creativity. Our intention is to cultivate a safe therapeutic relationship and provide practical skills and interventions that support our clients' goals. We strive to be approachable and empathetic with a warm presentation that is welcoming and reassuring. We enjoy providing new insights and concepts to our clients that foster growth and encourage positivity.
Jamie R. Wyatt
Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Falls Church, VA 22040 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Do you yearn for a happier, more fulfilled life? Are you struggling with loss, life transition, trauma, depression or anxiety, or a life that feels unsatisfying? I understand how difficult it can be to start the journey of therapy. If you are willing to take this brave step, I am here to listen deeply to your story with non-judgement and compassion, join you in moments of laughter and tears, and journey with you through the difficult places. Together we can uncover what gets you stuck and take the steps necessary to bring healing and transformation.
Do you yearn for a happier, more fulfilled life? Are you struggling with loss, life transition, trauma, depression or anxiety, or a life that feels unsatisfying? I understand how difficult it can be to start the journey of therapy. If you are willing to take this brave step, I am here to listen deeply to your story with non-judgement and compassion, join you in moments of laughter and tears, and journey with you through the difficult places. Together we can uncover what gets you stuck and take the steps necessary to bring healing and transformation.
Online Therapists
Randy J Nolt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Charlottesville, VA 22911
As a clinician, I draw upon modalities based in Internal Family Systems (IFS), Attachment Theory, EMDR, and Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy ( AEDP) to help those I work with achieve their goals.
I specialize in working with children, adolescents, young adults, and families who are looking for help around challenges with ADHD, neurodivergence, anxiety, depression, behavioral difficulties, and those that are twice exceptional. I view my role as helping individuals discover their capabilities and strengths to overcome life challenges. Many times, this means helping them identify new coping strategies, ways to communicate with others, and an overall healthier way of living.
As a clinician, I draw upon modalities based in Internal Family Systems (IFS), Attachment Theory, EMDR, and Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy ( AEDP) to help those I work with achieve their goals.
I specialize in working with children, adolescents, young adults, and families who are looking for help around challenges with ADHD, neurodivergence, anxiety, depression, behavioral difficulties, and those that are twice exceptional. I view my role as helping individuals discover their capabilities and strengths to overcome life challenges. Many times, this means helping them identify new coping strategies, ways to communicate with others, and an overall healthier way of living.
My training includes AEDP (Level 2), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI) for clients who want to explore their substance use.
I believe that deep down our thoughts and feelings make sense. And that while life can sometimes feel overwhelming, real change is possible. My therapeutic process integrates strength-based modalities that are tailored to the unique needs of each client and centers on identifying our untapped sources of strength and resilience to break through doubt, shame and fear. With care and curiosity, we will begin the process of exploring and healing the often hidden wounds inflicted by our experiences, families and society. Working together, we can change old patterns of feeling and thinking in order to empower your authentic, evolving self.
My training includes AEDP (Level 2), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI) for clients who want to explore their substance use.
I believe that deep down our thoughts and feelings make sense. And that while life can sometimes feel overwhelming, real change is possible. My therapeutic process integrates strength-based modalities that are tailored to the unique needs of each client and centers on identifying our untapped sources of strength and resilience to break through doubt, shame and fear. With care and curiosity, we will begin the process of exploring and healing the often hidden wounds inflicted by our experiences, families and society. Working together, we can change old patterns of feeling and thinking in order to empower your authentic, evolving self.
Stuart Gunter
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charlottesville, VA 22901
I have experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, and older adults. While I use a variety of approaches (including AEDP, Existential Theory, Attachment Theory, and CBT), ultimately I like to let our work together inform which approach suits our time best. I am knowledgeable about trauma-informed practice and bring a lot of my own life experiences into the sessions, through my work as a teacher, professional firefighter, and professionaI musician.
I have experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, and older adults. While I use a variety of approaches (including AEDP, Existential Theory, Attachment Theory, and CBT), ultimately I like to let our work together inform which approach suits our time best. I am knowledgeable about trauma-informed practice and bring a lot of my own life experiences into the sessions, through my work as a teacher, professional firefighter, and professionaI musician.
Providing a nonjudgmental, safe environment and using the most effective treatment modalities, including Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy, EMDR and DBT, I collaborate with clients to find relief and create real change.
I work with adults who struggle with a variety of issues including relationship problems, low self esteem, anxiety or disconnection. I help those feeling stuck in unhealthy patterns to heal and transform. This includes addressing issues related to depression, anxiety and past or recent trauma.
Providing a nonjudgmental, safe environment and using the most effective treatment modalities, including Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy, EMDR and DBT, I collaborate with clients to find relief and create real change.
I work with adults who struggle with a variety of issues including relationship problems, low self esteem, anxiety or disconnection. I help those feeling stuck in unhealthy patterns to heal and transform. This includes addressing issues related to depression, anxiety and past or recent trauma.
Paige Nolt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Charlottesville, VA 22911
Waitlist for new clients
I am trained in a variety of treatment methods: EMDR (Eye Movement, Desensitization and Reprocessing), IFS (Internal Family Systems), AEDP ( Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy), PE for PTSD (Prolonged Exposure) and Somatic Body Work.
The attempt to ignore or suppress emotions, the pressure to "get over it", is where feelings of anxiety, depression, anger and loneliness thrive. I believe in the intelligence of our internal emotional system, viewing symptoms not as a problem to be solved but a roadmap to follow towards feeling and functioning better. The process of therapy will connect you with the internal resources needed to navigate life from a calmer and more connected space.
I am trained in a variety of treatment methods: EMDR (Eye Movement, Desensitization and Reprocessing), IFS (Internal Family Systems), AEDP ( Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy), PE for PTSD (Prolonged Exposure) and Somatic Body Work.
The attempt to ignore or suppress emotions, the pressure to "get over it", is where feelings of anxiety, depression, anger and loneliness thrive. I believe in the intelligence of our internal emotional system, viewing symptoms not as a problem to be solved but a roadmap to follow towards feeling and functioning better. The process of therapy will connect you with the internal resources needed to navigate life from a calmer and more connected space.
Aisha Hayat
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Charlottesville, VA 22911
Waitlist for new clients
I am passionate about supporting people with trauma histories, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, relational concerns, and also those who are sitting with grief and loss. People may often feel frozen, isolated, or as if they have lost a vital connection with themselves as they face these hardships. My hope is that therapy can provide a compassionate container where people can safely tend to and reconnect with themselves as they move forward. To facilitate this work, I often utilize mindfulness, AEDP, Internal Family Systems, and EMDR.
I am passionate about supporting people with trauma histories, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, relational concerns, and also those who are sitting with grief and loss. People may often feel frozen, isolated, or as if they have lost a vital connection with themselves as they face these hardships. My hope is that therapy can provide a compassionate container where people can safely tend to and reconnect with themselves as they move forward. To facilitate this work, I often utilize mindfulness, AEDP, Internal Family Systems, and EMDR.
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Who is AEDP therapy for?
Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) is for adults who have experienced emotional pain in the past that, because it has not been adequately addressed and processed, interferes with current functioning. The problems might manifest in a number of different ways, from excessive anger to relationship difficulties to PTSD to eating disorders, poor self-esteem, and depression. They may also be accompanied by physiological symptoms. AEDP helps people accept and digest challenging emotional experiences.
Why do people need AEDP?
People need AEDP as a way to manage distressing emotions—including anger, shame, and guilt—that in some way hamper the ability to function and form satisfying relationships in the present. The therapist-client relationship is believed to provide corrective emotional and relational experiences that facilitate positive changes in brain function, forge pathways for processing traumatic experiences, and allow resolution of emotional pain.
What happens in AEDP therapy?
Once individuals have established a strong bond with the AEDP therapist and the therapist has established a safe and secure environment, clients are encouraged to explore their most painful emotional experiences. They may be asked to pay attention to disquieting body sensations as well as to psychological discomfort. Individuals learn how to process emotions, rather than avoid them. Through the strength of the therapist-client bond, each session is intended to provide a powerful positive experience for individuals, enabling growth.
What problems does AEDP treat?
AEDP is intended to treat the unprocessed emotional pain caused by earlier distressing experiences, which commonly includes behavioral avoidance of current situations and experiences for fear that they will reactivate painful feelings. Emotional pain and avoidant behavior play a role in a wide array of mental health conditions, which is why AEDP is applied to the treatment of a range of disorders including depression, anxiety, PTSD, relationship difficulties, and eating disorders.