Family Therapy in 22124

I am enthusiastic about helping people become the best versions of themselves. My passion is helping clients struggling with eating disorders, trauma, and common co-occurring mood disorders. As a Clinical Director, Program Manager, and Therapist at various facilities I am comfortable speaking with individuals, family systems, and community groups (Educators and PTAs) about eating disorder presentation and. treatment I am able to assess level of care needs as well as provide recommendations and support to clients and families struggling in the face of an eating disorder.

When struggling with anxious thoughts, a difficult past, or any other mental health challenges, it can be overwhelming to begin the journey of therapy. Luckily, the most difficult step toward change is the first one. Once dedicated to the process, we can work together to achieve your personalized goals toward wellness, and positive change in your life. I hope to meet you soon!

I am a therapist who creates a safe space where you will be seen, heard and validated with understanding and compassion. Whether your concerns are interpersonal, regarding; family, work, pregnancy, grief and loss, or you seek personal development, I can help. As your therapeutic partner of change, together we can identify the core issues, neutralize the pain, reduce the symptoms, while finding approaches and skills that enhance your peace of mind and sense of well being.

I work with adolescents, adults and couples utilizing an integrated therapeutic approach with an emphasis on psychodynamic, attachment and cognitive perspectives. I have experience with a broad range of issues, including depression, anxiety, bi-polar disorder, trauma, personality disorders, grief and loss, family of origin conflicts, life transitions, work stress and marital problems.

I work with adults experiencing depression, anxiety, attachment injury, trauma & PTSD; family conflict; life transitions; grief, and loss.

Accepting new clients - The Center for Connection, Healing & Change focuses on the creation of secure, close, and satisfying relationships- within us and between us. We choose to specialize in relationships because we know the importance of satisfying connections for our mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Services explore the relationship we have with both ourselves and others; how well we can live with emotional ease, know who we are, ask for what we need, be responsive to loved ones, set boundaries, deal with loss, move through stressful experiences, find our purpose, and access resilience in moments of need.

Accepting new clients - The Center for Connection, Healing & Change focuses on the creation of secure, close, and satisfying relationships- within us and between us. We choose to specialize in relationships because we know the importance of satisfying connections for our mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Services explore the relationship we have with both ourselves and others; how well we can live with emotional ease, know who we are, ask for what we need, be responsive to loved ones, set boundaries, deal with loss, move through stressful experiences, find our purpose, and access resilience in moments of need.

Effective therapy is a journey in which people identify the reasons behind their choices, then are subsequently able to make adjustments that better their health and optimize their strengths. As a therapist I hope to walk along side you as you explore your purpose for being and doing. The concept that drives my approach to therapy is that "We are generally the better persuaded by the reasons we discover ourselves than by those given to us by others." - Blaise Pascal. My primary areas of expertise include substance abuse, loss/grief, and mental health counseling to adolescents, adults, and families.

I help women through trying to conceive, infertility issues, grief and loss, adoption, pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond. Becoming a mother does not always go as expected, and parenting little humans can bring up a lot of big feelings. I am certified in perinatal mental health with specific training in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, like postpartum (PP) depression, PP anxiety and PP OCD. I understand the unique experience of taking on this new role while still trying to maintain your own identity. I am here to support you throughout your journey of becoming a parent so that you can be the best version of yourself possible.

Every family struggles at one point or another, and it can be difficult to find someone you trust to care for your family's well-being. FamilyFirst Psychological Services is an established practice of licensed clinical psychologists who have expertise in providing therapy and psychological testing services to children, teens, and adults. I personally specialize in helping children, adolescents, and families feel better, get along better, and function better at home, school, work, and in the community. I am dedicated to working closely and collaboratively with you so that you can reach your treatment goals as soon as possible.

If you are feeling anxious, depressed, angry or confused.... If your relationships are not working well.... If you are feeling stressed or overwhelmed.... If you are concerned about your child, teen, or young adult child.... These are some of the concerns that I work with clients to resolve every day. I will work with you to better understand the difficulty you are having and come up with strategies and solutions to improve your situation.

I am available for tele-therapy sessions at this time using a secure platform. As a Licensed Professional Counselor in Northern Virginia for 20 years, I attend to many areas of mental health including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, career problems, grief, trauma, and life phases that are challenging. I have a collaborative, pragmatic, respectful counseling style that promotes self reflection, understanding and tolerance.

Success in life is about resilience, effective strategies, skill, and successful problem identification and solving. Relationship problems, problems at work, family problems, resolving trauma and abuse, the panic, despair, and/or rage that may be getting in your way, lack of direction in life and self-doubt, eating problems, spending problems, addictions, etc. - in short, the suffering you or a loved one is experiencing - center around the lack of these four things. I and the Graduate Residents who work with me have a proven record of helping many clients move toward the lives and the results they want.

You will be offered a safe and respectful environment in which to share your unique experiences. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) will help you change your thoughts, change your life! This is absolutely true, yet sometimes you might experience trying to think yourself into feeling better and it's simply not working. Your life looks complete, or almost, but you can't feel it. You are frustrated that your thoughts and feelings are not in agreement. At a thinking level, you know you didn't cause what happened, yet still feel like it's your fault and this keeps you stuck.

As the Director of Virginia Family Counseling, I work with a group of seasoned, highly skilled therapists who are caring, warm, dedicated and bring enthusiasm, humor, and over 20 years of experience to your healing process. We believe that people have wonderful strengths in many areas and can develop more by learning new tools through counseling. We believe that people usually do the best they can, but that normal life can be stressful and counseling can help people learn from painful situations. We believe in working as a partner with you to bring about the changes you want.

Families in the D.C. area have come to trust my experience grounded in compassion, competence, privacy and respect for personal beliefs. I encourage adults and children to define what matters most and to explore sports, art, drama, music, service and faith in order to live a healthy well-balanced life. Visit our main web site at CABUSH.COM

I understand that it can be hard to reach out for help, and I am here to listen without judgement and help you move forward. I have over 10 years of experience helping adults and adolescents work thought their struggles with a variety of life issues including anxiety, depression, anger management, life stress, relationship issues, substance use, early recovery from addiction, and life transitions such as separation and divorce, family stress, relationship challenges, and work stress.

I have been in the psychology/counseling field since 2002. I am currently a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Commonwealth of Virginia, National Certified Counselor (NCC). As a former NCAA D1 athlete, I feel strongly that exercise is an important component to a healthy mind, body, and soul. I have a sharp interest incorporating this philosophy in my workings as a licensed mental health therapist. I currently am a therapist in McLean, Va working for Ryan Counseling, PLLC. I was nominated and featured in 2012, 2014, 2017, 2022 Northern Virginia Magazine "Top Doctors."

I am a license eligible clinical psychologist who specializes in working with children, adolescents and adults. I'm trained in play and individual therapy for issues ranging from anxiety and mood disorders to ADHD, autism spectrum and other behavioral disorders. Some of specialties include psychological trauma (sexual/physical abuse, neglect) and LGBT issues. I also conducts psychological evaluations and assessments to help develop a more clear mental health diagnosis. I earned my doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Nova Southeastern University and completed her clinical internship at Pennsylvania Counseling Services.