Stop and think about it! Do you feel anxious, unfulfilled, or have difficulty reaching your goals? Are you feeling depressed, perhaps experiencing suicide ideation? Depression is very difficult to manage on your own, and you won't have to when I am your therapist. Whether you are an adolescent or adult, you will have coping tools I will share with you during our sessions together at your disposal to help you feel more empowered and in greater control of your life. Would you like to become more self-aware? Our focus on mindfulness will facilitate your journey of self-realization.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist in Virginia. I specialize in providing evidence-based treatment to individuals struggling with a wide range of concerns related to psychological health and well-being. My areas of clinical expertise include the treatment of anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, body-focused repetitive behaviors (hair pulling, skin-picking, and related behaviors), emotion dysregulation, and eating disorders. I am intensively trained in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) by the Behavior Training Institute (BTTI), as well as in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) by the Linehan Institute-Behavioral Tech, LLC.

I aim to help clients learn new skills to live their best lives through individualized counseling approaches. I have experiences working with couples and individuals facing sex-related issues, and am passionate about assisting others with intimacy and gender concerns. I am experienced about helping those who have experienced trauma overcome those experiences in order to thrive. I work with individuals, couples, and families who are experiencing difficulties and challenges adjusting to new situations. I am an LGBTQ ally and kink friendly.

I obtained my MSW from the State University of New York at Buffalo and my experience includes working with adults, couples and families in primarily outpatient settings, using a variety of therapeutic strategies to assist clients with coping with uncomfortable mental health symptoms and life transitions. The human connection is what brings people to therapy and the therapeutic relationship has the potential to be one of trust, safety, and acceptance. In over 21 years of experience as a psychotherapist, I believe it is also just as important to offer results-oriented therapeutic strategies to assist clients with reaching their goals

Kendra Jackson-Ralph is a licensed professional counselor in DC, MD, and VA. Kendra decided to take a collaborative and alternative approach to healing by studying methods used in different cultures and regions in the world to heal without the use of pharmaceutical assistance and became Mental Health Integrative Provider and a Hypnotherapist to treat the body as a whole to heal. In addition, for years she began advocating against domestic violence in relationships. She recently worked with the military community in California and was a guest speaker on KNTC 88.3 (The Heat) to educate on unhealthy relationships.

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.

Are you struggling to connect with your partner and feeling like you are unable to get back onto the same wavelength? Have your interactions devolved into difficult or destructive patterns? Has infidelity, addiction, or loss of trust taken you to a place in your relationship where you never thought you would be? Whether a recent event has thrown your relationship off track or a disconnect has crept up over time, I can help. I want to come alongside you and your partner to help you heal and find your way back to each other.

Marissa Josiah is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over 15 years of experience serving couples and families. She has studied researched-backed models in the couples therapy field (Gottman, Imago, etc) and has advanced experience treating trauma. Marissa specializes in helping couples who are fighting all the time, have experienced infidelity, past or on-going trauma, and couples who have lost that “spark” for each other. Office locations in Columbia, MD/Bethesda, MD/Alexandria, VA. Please call for a free 10 minute consultation.

Harvard-trained psychologist with 25 years of of experience in helping individuals and couples. I specialize in Intensive Short-term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP) and the PACT model for couples. I enjoy helping people who may have had several psychotherapy or medication trials, but have not found lasting relief from symptoms. I am current Chair of the ISTDP Program at the Washington School for Psychiatry and former Clinical Instructor in Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. Authored "Treating Affect Phobia: A Manual for Short-term Dynamic Psychotherapy" (Guilford Press), and published numerous articles on psychotherapy.

As a practitioner, I bring with me 25 years of service. I am a social worker (LCSW), an educator, and a veteran. My experience includes working with individuals, families, groups, and couples of all ages. My approach to therapy is client-centered care from a space of genuineness (openness and self-disclosure), acceptance and empathy. I combine clinical practice with skills-based practices such as mindfulness to address mental, emotional and behavioral barriers. Additionally I practice EMDR which allows us to heal from trauma without reliving the trauma experience.

I believe that everyone has the capacity to take charge of their personal journey and transform their perspective, creating positive change. My goal is to walk the proverbial mile in the client's shoes by providing empathetic listening without judgment. Although I enjoy working with a wide variety of clients, ranging from children and families to adults and couples, I have a particular interest in the area of trauma and enjoy helping others find freedom from their pasts.

I work with a broad clientele including children ages 10+, adults, families, and couples. Anxiety disorders are a strong interest of mine. I like to collaboratively identify multiple interventions with clients who have goals related to diminishing and managing anxious symptoms. Building a trusting relationship is also important. Ideally, clients will recognize that they have a strong ally in me. I appreciate working with clients interested in learning more about their diagnosis and related symptoms, exploring how they influence them personally and inter-personally, and generally educating themselves about their mental health.

Have you been anxious or sad for a long time? Perhaps you are struggling with your marriage or feel concerned about your children? Or maybe life is presenting obstacles surrounding life transitions, social skills or substance abuse recovery? I integrate holistic and traditional treatments to improve mental health and quality of life. I will teach you specific ways to shift your thinking, assist you in creating positive experiences and make suggestions that will offer relief and reduction of symptoms.

The decision to start therapy is a huge, brave step in seeking to improve your life and make positive changes. As a compassionate and supportive therapist, I work to support your goals by learning your unique story and exploring your concerns and presenting issues in order to guide you to meaningful, beneficial outcomes. I primarily work with preteens, teens, and young adults, and focus on helping individuals with a wide range of goals, such as improving family dynamics, building healthy romantic and peer relationships, learning positive coping strategies, improving self-esteem, and increasing self-confidence and resilience.

Do you struggle with anxiety, stress, sleep issues, or depression? Are you feeling unbalanced with your work/home life? Do you often feel that you put your needs on the back burner while taking care of others? Have life transitions been difficult? Do you feel stuck and you're wanting to make changes to improve your overall well -being? Let's work together to explore ways to help you take charge of the things that are in your control. Together, we can process thoughts and feelings, while creating workable plans to improve your mood and symptom management.

Please note, given the high demand for teletherapy and the upcoming holidays, I am unable to take new clients at this time. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am passionate about helping those I work with to close the gap from where they are to where they want to be in life via individual, couples, family, group therapy, and workshops. I am welcoming of all people regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or faith. Modalities include: CBIT, EMDR, DBT, and sand tray work among others.

Is your child experiencing a decline in academics, increased anxiety or struggle with controlling their anger? With over 20 years of experience, I am equipped to handle these challenges and give you the tools to help your child be the best version of themselves. I incorporate sand tray, an expressive therapy with children or adults to create scenes of miniature worlds that reflect a person's inner thoughts, struggles and issues. I assist children & parents by teaching them coping skills, ways to improve their decision making and better navigate their lives. . We work with couples on early marital adjustment and conflict containment

FAX NUMBER is: (540) 215-7226; Currently full, email to be placed on waiting list Brooke has 25-years of experience in working with children, families, and adults within the health care system, foster care, schools, community-based services, and in outpatient practice. Brooke’s goal is to help individuals understand the impact of their thoughts on feelings and behaviors, and learn the skills to strengthen and grow as individuals. Brooke values helping individuals to build confidence, self-worth, and find happiness within ones’ own self, along with helping to support those we love.

My main practice centers on assisting Military Veterans and those with issues related to trauma and addictions. I specialize in working with clients in leadership transitioning and adjusting to stress associated with life stages and change. I believe the counseling experience is one of very personal, shared interaction between two people; the most crucial aspect of this relationship is trust. We will build this trust during our sessions.