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.

I believe in an accepting, non-judgmental approach to meet you where you are in your journey through life. My goal is to understand your situation from your point of view. Using personality traits of empathy, compassion, and commitment allow me to help you gain insight to have a better understanding of yourself. This, in turn, helps you to accept yourself for who you are while motivating you to create change. My approach goes beyond listening and understanding. I want to teach you skills that can help you manage and problem solve independently. Empowering you towards self-advocacy is my goal in therapy.

If you take the courageous step of starting counseling, for yourself or your relationship, it is important your therapist feels like a good fit. To help you in your search - my style is curious, empathic, collaborative, and warm with a touch of humor. I specialize in relationship issues between couples and teen families, in addition to general issues like anxiety, depression, self-worth, and healing from past pain or trauma. Using your inherent strengths, I'll guide you in unearthing buried pain to facilitate healing. Together, we create a path towards more satisfying relationships, effective communication, and emotional connection.

At times we may feel unheard, lost, or in need of a return home to self. You may be seeking a calming, stable space to explore self or a grounding source of support for yourself or your child. It can be difficult to seek help, but I am here to remind you of the courage it takes to make this vulnerable step. My name is Callen and I am dedicated to creating a place for your story to be held and seen through a lens of empathy and empowerment. I often define therapy as a process of welcoming home parts of self that have been set aside or forgotten. It is through this process that an integrated and compassionate self can be reborn.

I am now offering HIPAA compliant teletherapy. I am also see clients in person, practicing under CDC guidelines with masks and social distancing. Offices in both Arlington (Virginia Square) and City of Fairfax make it very convenient to attend sessions. I offer evening and Saturday hours only. I have extensive experience working in the behavioral health field as a clinician . I strive to provide a safe, confidential and nurturing environment for therapy to take place. The issues I am best suited to treat include stress and anxiety, mood disorders, and relationship problems.

*Immediate openings and telehealth offered* Want to feel whole again? We specialize in the promotion of satisfying, secure and close relationships, both to ourselves and our loved ones. CCHC focuses on harmonious relationships, emotional calm, and abundant self-worth. We appreciate the impact that connection has on our mental, emotional, and physical well-being - when our relationships are going well, we have the confidence and energy we need to tackle the challenges of life. Sessions can explore ways to heal unresolved issues/pain, know who you are, ask for what you need, and access your resilience in moments of stress.

**Accepting new clients via teletherapy. Immediate availability.** Life can be so overwhelming and we can feel so alone. At Thrive have devoted ourselves to helping people navigate their lives to feel happier and more fulfilled. We help individuals gain insight and live fuller & more authentic lives. We provide compassionate, supportive and confidential care to children, adolescents, college-aged, adults and couples. We specialize in providing relief from anxiety, depression, loss & grief and trauma. We also help with issues related to life transitions and acculturation issues.

I believe in the power of authentic connection with others to promote resilience and healing. My emphasis on connection is especially important during this time of distancing, both for my individual clients and the couples and families I work with. I use a client-centered, collaborative, and empathic approach to therapy to meet my clients where they are and create a warm and trusting environment. I also integrate a variety of therapeutic approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR therapy, the Gottman method for couple therapy, family systems, mindfulness meditation, and expressive techniques.

If you are struggling with an issue in your life and you feel "stuck", you know how hard it can be to ask for help. You may have tried therapy in the past and it had some benefit, but you are ready for a different approach. Have you ever thought, "I get what my therapist says about my anger, sadness, anxiety or trauma, but it doesn't change my pain"? You want to work through your issues because it's draining to spend so much energy keeping them contained, just to get through the day or week. Then you may want to try therapy with me.

I provide individual, group, and family therapy to children, adolescents, and adults. I have gained experience in private practices, school systems, DC pretrial services, and an adolescent residential program. I have experience with treating depression, anxiety, ADHD, autism, oppositionality, social skills deficits, anger control issues, self harming concerns, suicidality, adjustment disorders, trauma, and family discord. I predominantly utilize a CBT approach, I integrate other techniques such as play therapy, person-centered techniques, self-esteem building, mindfulness, DBT concepts, EMDR, and expressive therapies.

I specialize in working with kids, teens, and families who have been impacted by chronic or terminal illness, or the loss of a loved one. Throughout my ten years’ experience working in a medical setting, I’ve seen firsthand the importance of expressing difficult experiences through art. Often, the deep, painful feelings of grief can’t be expressed through words. In art therapy, we don’t need words.

My approach to counseling is collaborative, which means I work with you in partnership to identify and move forward from mental health concerns. In this capacity, I work with individuals, groups and families to help them grow personally and find fulfillment in their lives. I focus on the whole person, which includes your culture and lived experiences. I take time to get to know you and what is important to you before we endeavor together to effect the change that you want in your life. Together, we will focus on the mind-body connection, your thoughts, and your feelings to build awareness of who you truly are.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 30 years of experience working with adolescents, adults, families, and couples in a relaxed, safe, and caring environment. People enter my office because they feel stuck or lost. Clients recognize that they are unhappy and often know what makes them unhappy, but they don't know how to change. Many people in these situations are feeling depressed, anxious, and may be involved with self-defeating behaviors. Together, we examine these issues with non-judgmental dialogue.

As a psychotherapist, I cultivate a safe & supportive atmosphere in which my clients explore thoughts and feelings about the important areas in their lives that may be broken, or not working as well as one hoped and planned. Adults often address major life changes, symptoms of anxiety and depression, relationship issues, as well as struggles with substance use and alcohol abuse.

Welcome. The most important aspect of psychotherapy is the relationship with the therapist. Working through conflicts or past pain happens through experiencing, not just through merely reading or thinking about things. Gaining self acceptance and discovering how to bring an open heart to your family or intimate relationships does not come simply from acquiring an insight, or from reading a "how to" book. It starts with the healing relationship... and the only way you will find out how comfortable you might feel with your therapist is to talk to them in person. My focus in treatment is on the relationship.

Do you remember a time when you were calm and at peace? Has it been difficult to see the light ahead of you and find ways to get back on track in your life? What if you can get on that path you envisioned and able to return to your previous level of functioning? I believe we all have stories to tell and your story matters. I understand that it can be quiet challenging and scary to know at which point you felt lost in control of your life. It can be even scarier to know whom to rely on or whom to open up to during this most critical time.

Are are you dealing with stress, relationship issues, mood disorders, career/professional concerns, or life transitions? Are you feeling overwhelmed and imbalanced? When this happens, everything else suffers from your personal to your professional life, including how you feel. You may find it challenging to find the right therapist who can help you heal. Just know that you are not alone. It can be difficult to seek therapy, especially if you tried it before and felt like it didn't work. “One size does not fit all.” Our approaches are tailored to the needs of each individual to help you find long lasting solutions. We can help.

Life can be a lot to manage at times. Therapy is a safe place to come and feel heard, understood and given tools and solutions that can enhance your life. Reaching out for support is brave and courageous- and I'm excited to be here to provide therapeutic support and relationship. If you're a parent looking for support, coaching, guidance and intervention for your child or teen, I empathize with how overwhelming it may feel to find the right therapeutic fit for your child or teen. I can help, I love working with children and teens and families, to create a healthier system with each party involved in the change process.

Dr. Kelly Kit, Psy.D. is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who specializes in working with adolescents and adults. Since 2010, she has provided individual, group, and family therapy. She practices from a strength's based approach, utilizing insight-based therapy along with cognitive-behavioral techniques to promote growth in clients. Dr. Kit takes an integrative approach to therapy in order to meet each client's needs by using solution-focused, multi-cultural, attachment-based, and client-centered therapies.