Therapists in Burke, VA

Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed? Do you want to make positive changes to your life and improve your relationships? Life is filled with challenges that can make us feel worried and unsure about the future. We can feel alone, disconnected from those around us or in an unhealthy relationship.  As humans, we long for understanding and to feel connected to others around us.  I work with clients to help them know themselves, re-discover their strengths and build the connections they need to feel known and loved. 

Are you searching for ways to build a healthier relationship with yourself or someone in your life? Maybe you are experiencing a stressful, life-changing event that is impacting your wellbeing. You may be feeling like you are in the midst of a crisis of your own or with someone in your family. Perhaps you have found yourself in need of some support and guidance.

The desire to experience relief in your current situation has led you to this very moment. We are here to help you. We work with clients who are ready to disrupt old patterns that no longer serve them and are experiencing circumstances like trauma (stemming from past/recent events), relationship concerns, stress, grief/loss, anxiety, divorce, parenting, transitions in life/work, seeking intrapersonal growth, money relationship/behavior struggles, self-esteem, family conflict, adoption/attachment, anger management and adjustment difficulties.

I realize that sharing the most intimate details of your life with a stranger can feel really vulnerable. I work to create a space in which you feel safe, accepted, connected, and supported in sharing your struggles. Having such an environment can help you gain insight about yourself, patterns of interacting with others, and how to bring about change. I am approved to practice virtually, throughout most of the US. This option makes it easy for you to get help almost anywhere and allows for continuity in your care if you move, travel for work, or are on an extended trip.

Accepting New Clients I have a passion for helping people feel better. I offer a warm, empathic, nonjudgmental approach to treating my clients & always start where my client is at. I am client centered & recognize that every person is unique. Clients have often told me that they feel comfortable opening up to me as they find me down to earth & relatable. You are in charge of your therapy. In other words, if you need me to give you guidance I can. If you need me to be a sounding board, I will. If you need pure emotional support I will provide that for you, and if you need constructive problem solving we can work on that together.

I've been a licensed clinical psychologist since 1994, and have counseled people with a wide range of life challenges, including: anxiety, stress, depression, self-image, men's issues, having a family member with special needs, spirituality, and major life transitions. I employ an individualized blend of therapeutic skills, to explore your life challenge through compassionate listening and meaningful interaction, with the goal towards deeper understanding which guides effective action planning and follow-through.

Life is unpredictable. It often takes unexpected twists and turns making you feel helpless and powerless. Marital communication challenges, trauma, infidelity, death, divorce, life transitions, and parenting challenges are a few examples of what you may be experiencing. I can help you. Take the first step. I believe my compassion, experience and straightforwardness working in collaboration with your willingness and motivation to change is a dynamic combination. Each client is unique. You only have one life. Don't waste another day. Take the first step towards your healing and a brighter, healthier future. I can help you.

I am accepting new clients with immediate availability (within 48 hours) and am currently offering a special rate for children's therapy - I am a resident therapist with Decoding Relationships, a virtual counseling agency specializing in relationship therapy. I work with adults and children to adjust behavior and learn healthy communication skills to improve relationships between family members. If you are struggling with issues with your children, or within your marriage or family, and want to reconnect with those your love, I am here to help. I offer individual, couples, and family counseling.