Family Therapy in Arlington, VA

My name is Claiborne Christian, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the State of Florida as well as a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Virginia. my style of therapy a style that I called Grace-based therapy has a little bit of cognitive-behavioral a lot of stuff that I've learned in Sunday school, and it blends motivational interviewing and Rational emotive therapy as well. The type of clients I have worked with has varied from teens in the midst of adolescent angst to First Responders who are dealing with the trauma of the most recent issue. I like to say let's talk and let's see if we are a fit.

You may feel constantly distracted from the present moment or like you’re on autopilot. Our minds often hand us thoughts that are distressing and it’s very easy to become wrapped up and stuck in them! I enjoy working with folks to disempower negative thoughts and get back to the things and people that are important to them. Together, we’ll work on developing a more compassionate and non-judgmental understanding of how your relationships, culture, and oppressive experiences have shaped your behaviors. By reclaiming your narrative, we can forge a path towards meaningful change that's rooted in your values.

I like to think of psychotherapy as an intersection between science and art. As a clinician, my task is to merge the art of empathic healing with the scientific rigor of empirically-supported treatment - by providing therapy that is effective, individualized, person-centered, and culturally informed. Our therapy relationship will be based on mutual respect, trust, and collaboration in pursuit of your unique goals. Together, we will work to solve problems and improve your quality of life, by implementing evidence-based treatments in a manner that is consistent with your values and sensitive to your needs, strengths, and preferences.

My mission is to work with your child to achieve their full potential. I design plans that incorporate the natural environment to develop life skills and unlock your child’s tremendous potential. My approach is rooted in science and driven by daily insight from interacting with your child. As a parent of a child on the autism spectrum and a professional, I have had extensive experience working with children with special needs and training parents. I understand the challenges that your family faces. I believe that parent involvement plays a crucial role in the intervention and I want to give the best support to continue the work.

Dr. Farmand is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in the following areas: Postpartum depression and anxiety, adjustments to becoming a new mother, relationship concerns/couples counseling, workplace stress, depression, anxiety, insomnia, adjustment issues, emotion regulation concerns, stress management, family of origin problems, and college or graduate student concerns.

Life has stresses. How we cope, how we manage and how we use them to strive for the next best thing matters. Maybe you are anxious or feeling down. Maybe you and your partner are arguing more or feeling disconnected or maybe you’re beginning to feel the effects of being sandwiched between caregiving for your aging parents and taking care of your own family. It’s all hard. Finding new strategies to manage and getting new knowledge can be transformative. Together we will make a plan that helps you take meaningful action towards a more fulfilling life.

Yozaira Leon-Santiago, Virginia License 0701008987. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 10 years of experience in the behavioral healthcare field. Currently I am a Bilingual (Spanish) mental health clinician in a detention center working with young immigrants. Before that, I served as MST (Multisystemic) therapist in the community that dealt with juveniles with serious criminal offenses and are possibly abusing substances. I am experienced with the emotional problems that occur in adults, adolescents and children. I have specialized training with family therapy, trauma depression and anxiety.

I'm a bilingual, Hispanic-American Licensed Professional Counselor with over 12 years of experience helping couples and individuals. I believe counseling is a side-by-side journey between the counselor and the client to explore ways to grow and to gain better understanding of life circumstances, mental health illness, and family and relational struggles. I use a solution-focused approach and cognitive-behavioral interventions with a spiritual focus to help my clients reach their goals.

I bring to each therapy session years of training, experience, and insights. I've been married for 49 years, with children and grandchildren I dearly love. My focus is on helping you solve your problems, whether they be with your family, spouse, significant other. It's been said that either we go through life or life goes through us. We all need to learn to navigate this life so we find more joy and happiness. I also work with custody and visitation issues, and, have worked with many children over the years. I enjoy individual therapy as well.

Are you sad or worried about the future? Struggling in a relationship with a romantic partner, a family member, or a supervisor? Do you feel defeated and hopeless because life keeps challenging you? Are you striving for perfection to feel that you’re good enough? Do you often find it hard to access your authentic self? Do you feel overwhelmed by motherhood or struggle after a perinatal loss? If any of these feelings resonate with you, therapy can help you understand the underlying reasons for these emotions, find ways to cope, and shape your life in a way that brings you more joy. I am trained to assist you along this journey.

I have over 25 years of experience as a therapist and mental health professional in the Northern Virginia region. I specialize in child and adolescent issues and I have supported parents with skill-building throughout my career. If you are an individual struggling with day to day challenges, I can help you identify new skills and use your strengths to meet your needs. I am fully bilingual in Spanish and can conduct sessions is Spanish if preferred. For professionals seeking your VA license, I am a certified supervisor with extensive experience providing clinical supervision to meet your requirements as a Resident in Counseling.

I have been a practicing psychotherapist in the metropolitan area for the past 25 years. I received my B.A. from the University of Virginia and MSW from Catholic University. Emotional distress, as uncomfortable as it is, represents not only an opportunity to heal, but a chance to grow. It can be a chance to discover how to be effective at reaching one's objectives and achieving fulfillment, whether it be emotional, relational, or professional. My aim is to assist in this process.

Are you a first or second-generation immigrant woman feeling torn between the expectations of your family and the yearnings of your own heart? Do you find yourself grappling with the weight of cultural obligations while striving to pursue your own dreams? You're not alone, and I want you to know that there is a safe space where your voice can be heard and your journey embraced. As a licensed therapist and a second-generation immigrant woman, I intimately understand the unique struggles you face, including cultural identity conflicts, and acculturation stress. It's possible to find clarity and empowerment amidst the complexity.

My treatments focuses on building a therapeutic alliance between counselor and individuals. I support individuals as they identify their goals for treatment and take steps towards reaching those goals. Along with using evidence-based practices, I feel the family unit plays a big role in Mental Health and it is importance to build healthy family relationships. Much of my work has been focused on working with youth and helping them process trauma through the use of Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapist (TF-CBT).

As a licensed professional counselor in Virginia and Washington, DC, I offer support to individuals navigating various life challenges. I provide a safe and nurturing space for clients to explore their emotions, overcome obstacles, and achieve personal growth. Whether you're a professional seeking work-life balance, a new mom adjusting to parenthood, or a caretaker managing family responsibilities, I am here to help.

I offer concrete, effective strategies to parents, children, & adolescents to address a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and developmental concerns. My clients leave every session with a specific plan for exactly what to do to build skills or reduce problem behaviors, and improvement is usually quick to see. Children who benefit from my services exhibit a very broad range of challenges, including ADHD-related impulsivity and hyperactivity, aggression, oppositionality, "attitude", anxiety, ASD-related social skills deficits and challenges, enuresis, encopresis, and sleeping issues - just to name a few.

Hello, I have been providing counseling for 12 years. I have experience working military members, married couples and families. Additionally, I have experience working with clients who struggle with addictions and depression. I utilize a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy and Prepare/Enrich. Navigating through this life can be difficult at times and no one should have to do it alone.

Dr. Patel specializes in treating eating disorders and OCD. She also treats adolescent behavioral issues, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, personality disorders, low self-esteem, and self-injury. Dr. Patel is specialized in working with adolescents to decrease their maladaptive behaviors, learn and implement adaptive coping skills and increase positive interactions between the adolescent and family members. Dr. Patel is trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and utilizes evidence based approaches with her clients.

Becoming your best self, managing natural life transitions, and staying on top of daily stressors takes work. It can be particularly challenging if you are experiencing an unexpected life transition, struggling with emotion regulation, engaging in unhealthy behaviors, or feeling distress and unfulfillment in your relationships. I work from a client-centered approach and aim to achieve supportive, nonjudgmental and collaborative relationships with my clients. My approach draws from my training in family systems, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, Accceptance & Commitment Therapy, & Dialectical Behavior Therapy.