"At some point in our lives many of us will struggle with anxiety, depression, loss, relationship problems, career concerns or life transitions. If you are facing one or more of these challenges, I believe I can help. I am a licensed psychologist providing counseling and psychotherapy to adults in Washington DC. I have experience working with diverse clients on a wide range of issues. Depending on your needs and goals, I integrate various therapeutic approaches and treatment models, including psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, interpersonal and mindfulness."
"At some point in our lives many of us will struggle with anxiety, depression, loss, relationship problems, career concerns or life transitions. If you are facing one or more of these challenges, I believe I can help. I am a licensed psychologist providing counseling and psychotherapy to adults in Washington DC. I have experience working with diverse clients on a wide range of issues. Depending on your needs and goals, I integrate various therapeutic approaches and treatment models, including psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, interpersonal and mindfulness."
"My work is aimed not only on resolving your immediate symptoms, but in finding the path to a freer, richer and more rewarding life. I actively participate in helping you to define issues, focus on existing patterns of coping and develop new approaches which expand fulfillment. I listen at a deep level, guiding you toward self awareness and getting past the blind spots to what is important and essential. Whether you are struggling with a specific concern or looking to address a pervasive pattern in your life; I bring compassion, creativity, experience and energy to the task."
"My work is aimed not only on resolving your immediate symptoms, but in finding the path to a freer, richer and more rewarding life. I actively participate in helping you to define issues, focus on existing patterns of coping and develop new approaches which expand fulfillment. I listen at a deep level, guiding you toward self awareness and getting past the blind spots to what is important and essential. Whether you are struggling with a specific concern or looking to address a pervasive pattern in your life; I bring compassion, creativity, experience and energy to the task."
"I enjoy working with survivors of complex sexual trauma. Because we know that trauma lodges itself somewhere in the body, R1:99 offers expressive therapies such as art, music, drama, and movement in addition to psychotherapy."
"I enjoy working with survivors of complex sexual trauma. Because we know that trauma lodges itself somewhere in the body, R1:99 offers expressive therapies such as art, music, drama, and movement in addition to psychotherapy."
"Living a balanced life in a complicated world can seem elusive; I will work with you to help avoid the traps that contribute to conflicts and to feeling stuck. No two people are the same. We will collaborate to identify what is helpful and what gets in the way, aiming for a better understanding of yourself and your relationships. Ultimately, we do this with the goal of helping you move through the world with an increased sense of peace and purpose."
"Living a balanced life in a complicated world can seem elusive; I will work with you to help avoid the traps that contribute to conflicts and to feeling stuck. No two people are the same. We will collaborate to identify what is helpful and what gets in the way, aiming for a better understanding of yourself and your relationships. Ultimately, we do this with the goal of helping you move through the world with an increased sense of peace and purpose."
"You are contemplating therapy because something is amiss in your life. Maybe you feel sad or anxious. Perhaps you feel alone? overwhelmed? It takes courage to enter therapy. To go on a voyage of self-discovery and change. It can be a rewarding journey. My approach focuses on helping you identify and work through whatever it is that is keeping you from reaching your full potential. I am collaborative, compassionate, and accepting. I have an interactive style, in which we work together to make sense of your experiences. Please contact me for additional information to help you make your decision."
"You are contemplating therapy because something is amiss in your life. Maybe you feel sad or anxious. Perhaps you feel alone? overwhelmed? It takes courage to enter therapy. To go on a voyage of self-discovery and change. It can be a rewarding journey. My approach focuses on helping you identify and work through whatever it is that is keeping you from reaching your full potential. I am collaborative, compassionate, and accepting. I have an interactive style, in which we work together to make sense of your experiences. Please contact me for additional information to help you make your decision."
"Are you struggling with parenting? Do you wish you could talk to someone to gain some ideas about how to soothe your fussy baby, calm your reactive toddler, limit screen time or stay connected to your teen? Are you hoping to parent differently than you were parented? Parenting is the hardest job you'll ever have and I can help. I see my role as a consultant to you as a parent or parenting team. Together we can bring the joy back into your relationship with your child. We will work to explore your concerns about your child, your parenting and your relationships."
"Are you struggling with parenting? Do you wish you could talk to someone to gain some ideas about how to soothe your fussy baby, calm your reactive toddler, limit screen time or stay connected to your teen? Are you hoping to parent differently than you were parented? Parenting is the hardest job you'll ever have and I can help. I see my role as a consultant to you as a parent or parenting team. Together we can bring the joy back into your relationship with your child. We will work to explore your concerns about your child, your parenting and your relationships."
"I provide a confidential setting where straight & gay couples and individual adults can address matters of the heart. I help you figure out what's wrong and consider what to do about it. The length of therapy varies from one-time consultations to long-term treatment, depending on your problem, interest, and resources.
I work well with couples who fear they may not be able to go on together. I also enjoy working with recovering alcoholics and addicts, supporting their integration of therapy with the wisdom and fellowship of the Twelve Steps."
"I provide a confidential setting where straight & gay couples and individual adults can address matters of the heart. I help you figure out what's wrong and consider what to do about it. The length of therapy varies from one-time consultations to long-term treatment, depending on your problem, interest, and resources.
I work well with couples who fear they may not be able to go on together. I also enjoy working with recovering alcoholics and addicts, supporting their integration of therapy with the wisdom and fellowship of the Twelve Steps."
"Does depression and anxiety interfere and disrupt your quality of life? Do you find your relationships unsatisfying or full of conflict? Do you feel paralyzed and unsure which direction you should go in life? Living a healthy lifestyle is important for all of us. Sometimes events, changes, and life's transitions can cause an imbalance in our lives. With psychotherapy, these problems can be addressed in order to return to living a healthy, balanced, and full life."
"Does depression and anxiety interfere and disrupt your quality of life? Do you find your relationships unsatisfying or full of conflict? Do you feel paralyzed and unsure which direction you should go in life? Living a healthy lifestyle is important for all of us. Sometimes events, changes, and life's transitions can cause an imbalance in our lives. With psychotherapy, these problems can be addressed in order to return to living a healthy, balanced, and full life."
"The decision to engage in psychotherapy is not always an easy one. Usually we seek out a therapist when we are feeling overwhelmed and vulnerable. We know that our current circumstances are no longer sustainable. We are looking for support and change. Together you and I will reflect thoughtfully and honestly on the challenges you face and work collaboratively to navigate a meaningful path forward."
"The decision to engage in psychotherapy is not always an easy one. Usually we seek out a therapist when we are feeling overwhelmed and vulnerable. We know that our current circumstances are no longer sustainable. We are looking for support and change. Together you and I will reflect thoughtfully and honestly on the challenges you face and work collaboratively to navigate a meaningful path forward."
"'We used to have such fun together; how can we get that back?" is a question many people have who come to see me.
We all need help at one point or another in our lives. Seeking help for relationship struggles, sexual problems, anxiety, panic attacks, feeling depressed or 'stuck', is a great step forward towards feeling better. I've been practicing for 30 years, with expertise in helping people enjoy their relationships and lives again. I see people individually, in couples and in groups."
"'We used to have such fun together; how can we get that back?" is a question many people have who come to see me.
We all need help at one point or another in our lives. Seeking help for relationship struggles, sexual problems, anxiety, panic attacks, feeling depressed or 'stuck', is a great step forward towards feeling better. I've been practicing for 30 years, with expertise in helping people enjoy their relationships and lives again. I see people individually, in couples and in groups."
"Kerri utilizes a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Strength Based Approach with her clients. Cognitive-behavioral therapy stresses the role of thinking and its effects on how we feel and what we do. It is based on the belief that thoughts, rather than people or events, cause our negative feelings. This type of therapy assists the client in identifying, testing the reality of, and correcting dysfunctional beliefs underlying his or her thinking. CBT is a structured collaboration between therapist and client and often calls for homework assignments."
"Kerri utilizes a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Strength Based Approach with her clients. Cognitive-behavioral therapy stresses the role of thinking and its effects on how we feel and what we do. It is based on the belief that thoughts, rather than people or events, cause our negative feelings. This type of therapy assists the client in identifying, testing the reality of, and correcting dysfunctional beliefs underlying his or her thinking. CBT is a structured collaboration between therapist and client and often calls for homework assignments."
"Having been a clinical psychotherapist in DC for over thirty years, I am adept at helping adults with practical solutions to current troubling situations. With a nod to exploring your past life experiences and history, we together can identify patterns which are leading you to make personal and professional choices which may not be serving your best interests. I assist people with improving their personal and professional relationships, while managing a wide range of emotions in a relaxed and collaborative environment."
"Having been a clinical psychotherapist in DC for over thirty years, I am adept at helping adults with practical solutions to current troubling situations. With a nod to exploring your past life experiences and history, we together can identify patterns which are leading you to make personal and professional choices which may not be serving your best interests. I assist people with improving their personal and professional relationships, while managing a wide range of emotions in a relaxed and collaborative environment."
"You are seeking therapy because it is time to make a change. Maybe you know exactly what you want to change, and maybe you're still figuring that out, but something about your current experience needs to shift before you can move toward the life you want. As an integrative psychologist, I love helping people uncover what is most important to them, as well as what might be getting in the way, so that they can live with a greater sense of purpose and well-being. I would love to help you do the same."
"You are seeking therapy because it is time to make a change. Maybe you know exactly what you want to change, and maybe you're still figuring that out, but something about your current experience needs to shift before you can move toward the life you want. As an integrative psychologist, I love helping people uncover what is most important to them, as well as what might be getting in the way, so that they can live with a greater sense of purpose and well-being. I would love to help you do the same."
"I am here to create a healing, supportive space for you to reach your goals. Whatever life stressors you are experiencing in this moment is the perfect place to start. Personal transformation is a journey that begins within and effects change in our immediate environment. Supportive processing and practical skill building give you the tools you need to live the most fulfilling life possible; the life you truly deserve."
"I am here to create a healing, supportive space for you to reach your goals. Whatever life stressors you are experiencing in this moment is the perfect place to start. Personal transformation is a journey that begins within and effects change in our immediate environment. Supportive processing and practical skill building give you the tools you need to live the most fulfilling life possible; the life you truly deserve."
"All of us need help from time to time to develop new ways of living fuller, richer lives. My focus is on improving how you perceive and navigate life's challenges, transitions, and relationships. Our work together can help you to develop new skills to create the life you want; to enhance your relationships, friendships, or worklife; and to move you toward greater abundance, mindfulness, and depth. My additional expertise in neuropsychology means that our work will integrate psychotherapy and current neuroscience -- 'psychotherapy with the brain in mind' -- a powerfully effective combination."
"All of us need help from time to time to develop new ways of living fuller, richer lives. My focus is on improving how you perceive and navigate life's challenges, transitions, and relationships. Our work together can help you to develop new skills to create the life you want; to enhance your relationships, friendships, or worklife; and to move you toward greater abundance, mindfulness, and depth. My additional expertise in neuropsychology means that our work will integrate psychotherapy and current neuroscience -- 'psychotherapy with the brain in mind' -- a powerfully effective combination."
"I think of therapy as a way of freeing ourselves from the obstacles which prevent us from moving forward in our lives. Frequently these obstacles present themselves to us in the challenges of the outer world--in problems at work, in difficult relationships, in adapting to life changes, or in the sudden impact of a traumatic event. And sometimes what stands in the way of our freedom and happiness lies within us, as negative thought patterns, conflicting or confusing emotions, and unexpressed feelings--all of which can result in depression, anxiety, chronic illness, low self esteem--burdens we often carry alone."
"I think of therapy as a way of freeing ourselves from the obstacles which prevent us from moving forward in our lives. Frequently these obstacles present themselves to us in the challenges of the outer world--in problems at work, in difficult relationships, in adapting to life changes, or in the sudden impact of a traumatic event. And sometimes what stands in the way of our freedom and happiness lies within us, as negative thought patterns, conflicting or confusing emotions, and unexpressed feelings--all of which can result in depression, anxiety, chronic illness, low self esteem--burdens we often carry alone."
"After 26 years of practice I see my ideal client as one who is ready for change. Ultimately, life is the method by which we grow. I work with a variety of tools to meet each client where they are. I have faith that we can all meet the challenges within ourselves and in life and find the inner capacity to move forward. My clients have ranged from those healing from a recent or historical trauma to those wanting life coaching. I have a holistic/systemic vision of my clients and enjoy working with body, mind spirit when appropriate."
"After 26 years of practice I see my ideal client as one who is ready for change. Ultimately, life is the method by which we grow. I work with a variety of tools to meet each client where they are. I have faith that we can all meet the challenges within ourselves and in life and find the inner capacity to move forward. My clients have ranged from those healing from a recent or historical trauma to those wanting life coaching. I have a holistic/systemic vision of my clients and enjoy working with body, mind spirit when appropriate."
"I team with adults, children, and parents to create solutions and awaken aspects of themselves they would like to grow. We work together to heal past pain, strengthen, and to build a fresh start. I will work as your guide in providing you the tools you need to live your life more fully."
"I team with adults, children, and parents to create solutions and awaken aspects of themselves they would like to grow. We work together to heal past pain, strengthen, and to build a fresh start. I will work as your guide in providing you the tools you need to live your life more fully."
"In my view, the overarching aims of therapy can be boiled down to two main goals: First, that you - as my client - feel as comfortable and safe in the therapeutic setting as possible; and second, that you thrive as a person, whatever that may mean to you. As my client, I will spend time talking with you about what is important to you in your life, and I will also focus on the therapeutic relationship between us, because this can often be a window through which we can view other significant relationships in your life."
"In my view, the overarching aims of therapy can be boiled down to two main goals: First, that you - as my client - feel as comfortable and safe in the therapeutic setting as possible; and second, that you thrive as a person, whatever that may mean to you. As my client, I will spend time talking with you about what is important to you in your life, and I will also focus on the therapeutic relationship between us, because this can often be a window through which we can view other significant relationships in your life."
"Ms. Paknejad has been practicing in the Washington, D.C. area for a decade, focusing on supportive services that integrate cultural sensitivity, and physical, and psychological support. Ms. Paknejad has extensive experience working with domestic and international families living and working in the DC MD VA area, including addressing changes in mood and overall functioning and focusing on issues and stresses around assimilation and acculturation due to changes in one's personal and professional settings. Through the use of solution focused techniques, Ms. Paknejad's clients are able to achieve measurable improvements."
"Ms. Paknejad has been practicing in the Washington, D.C. area for a decade, focusing on supportive services that integrate cultural sensitivity, and physical, and psychological support. Ms. Paknejad has extensive experience working with domestic and international families living and working in the DC MD VA area, including addressing changes in mood and overall functioning and focusing on issues and stresses around assimilation and acculturation due to changes in one's personal and professional settings. Through the use of solution focused techniques, Ms. Paknejad's clients are able to achieve measurable improvements."
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