Family Therapy in Alexandria, VA

‘What’s your story?’ I ask because the stories we tell ourselves and about ourselves can offer tremendous insight. Narrative counselors like myself explore client stories for behaviors, expectations, perceptions, and values which fail to align in effective ways. We believe these incongruences are responsible (both directly and indirectly) for the miseries and hardships that prompt therapy. The work of therapy involves deconstructing what doesn’t make sense and reimagining what remains. I enjoy working with anyone whose story feels ‘stuck’ and wishes to reimagine themselves anew.

Looking for a proactive, goal-driven approach to therapy for ADHD, depression or anxiety? We are about action and getting things done. We use a pragmatic, behavioral, results-oriented approach. By focusing on strategies and tools to use in your daily life to improve behavior, we can connect your actions, thoughts, and emotions in new ways. Our program is a nationally recognized intervention and the topic of PEC owner, Dr. Abigail Levrini's second book, "ADHD Coaching: A Guide for Mental Health Professionals" (APA, 2015). We specialize in ADHD and Executive Function Disorders and related issues like depression and anxiety.

Tommy Frye, PhD, is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 25 years of experience in addressing individual issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, coping with traumatic experiences, and decreasing negative behaviors. Tommy has extensive experience with family issues, including conflicts with parents and children, escalated trouble due to financial problems, and substance abuse impact on the whole family. Tommy enjoys counseling couples and feels that it is one of his varied strengths. He is an Army Veteran with ample experience assisting his clients navigate through life's stressors.

The Wise Family specializes in helping worried kids, stressed-out teens, over-scheduled adults and the families who love them. Is your child having trouble making friends, paying attention in school, or managing big feelings? Does your teen seem moody, distant, and unhappy? Are you finding that your family is having constant battles or struggling to get along on a day to day basis? Worrying about children and teens makes family life that much harder. And when a member of your family is suffering, everyone suffers.

I have had the pleasure to assist many individuals and families find the happiness and harmony they are seeking. I have also had the honor to provide guidance and support to clients navigating some of the hardest experiences in their lives. Greetings, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 30 years of experience working with individuals, couples and families. I frequently assist people navigating complex life situations, couples counseling, separation and divorce, blended family issues and major mental health diagnoses such as PTSD, bipolar, depression and anxiety.

Emotional issues are a community matter that affects us all. I am dedicated to meeting your needs through support, education, and direct services. I believe in a new high standard of response, helping you at the earliest stage and preventing unnecessary impairment and suffering for you and your family. I specialize in relationships, depression, anxiety, and family violence. I also assist with immigration and home studies. My main goal is to ensure you live a happy life, free of pain and negativity. You are not alone. We can walk together until you feel ready to fly. Cynthia V. Catchings, LCSW-S, CMHIMP, CLYL, CFTP, CMS, EMDR-T

Moments of insecurity and instability can affect anyone. Whether it's a family crisis, a new traumatic experience, or the lingering effects of long-term trauma, having support from a trained professional to address emotional symptoms is invaluable. I am fluent in Spanish and Portuguese if needed.

I am continually amazed at the capacity of the human spirit. So I see my role as helping you access your inner resources to move toward wholeness and health. I don't believe any of us wake up in the morning thinking "how can I mess up my life today?" So I see my role as helping you access your confident, creative, and compassionate self. I work with clients who are depressed, anxious, facing relationship challenges, struggling with intense emotions, and trauma survivors.

Everyone has an untold story. Where does your narrative begin? I work with you on personal growth as we address the issues you are struggling with. I see the counseling relationship as a process, in which, the main focus consists of establishing a relationship between client and the counselor, developing a sense of trust and understanding, and helping you develop constructive coping strategies for healthier living to live life to the fullest potential. We would close old chapters together and begin new one(s).

I view my engagement with individuals who are focused on building a life worth living as a core passion that supports a positive treatment experience. I enjoy working with teenagers, adults and couples who are navigating life issues that are preventing them from fulfilling their highest potential or accessing their best self. I also take pleasure in partnering with individuals on their journey as the therapeutic process can be just as enriching as the realization of the identified treatment goal.

You are not the burdens you are facing in life. (Read that twice!) As a certified Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist, I am passionate about helping individuals connect to their internal worlds to help them navigate their external circumstances with clarity, compassion, connection, and courage. Whether you are facing complex trauma, grief, infertility, relationship troubles, or major crises and transitions, I am here to join you on the healing journey. My goal is to help you not only cope meaningfully with outside hardships but also cultivate a greater sense of Self and resilience to get through future challenges as well.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist with expertise in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), pediatric psychology, and family therapy. I work with children and families on a variety of issues, including anxiety, depression, attention disorders/executive dysfunction, stress, coping with medical illness, learning disabilities, neuropsychological challenges, and developmental issues. I also have extensive experience in conducting psychological and neuropsychological evaluations for children and adolescents with school difficulties, developmental problems, and other issues. Along with evaluation, I can assist with interpreting and implementing treatment plans and related recommendations in consultation with parents, teachers, and other professionals (e.g., medical doctors, speech-language therapists, tutors).

Relationships are difficult. And sometimes, you need help to repair and work your way back to greater happiness. I am a seasoned, caring professional who brings hope and healing to couples. My approach is compassionate - warm, supportive, and above all, non-judgmental.

I help individuals identify internal and external obstacles that are preventing them from feeling as happy and as fulfilled as they can be. Together, we will learn how to overcome them in ways that align with your own values.

I enjoy consulting with adolescents, adults, and couples, and specialize in treating first-time mothers. As a new patient and I develop a way of working together, I focus on building a connection, shaping goals and symptom relief. While I address these immediate issues, I am also thinking more globally about what these particular experiences mean for this particular person. My style is both conversational and collaborative, and I tend to switch back and forth between a close-in, practical approach toward symptoms and dilemmas, and a wider view, to help patients make more permanent changes in their lives.

During my twenty years of clinical experience, I find effective therapy always starts with our connection. Growing a warm, non-judgmental working relationship is always my initial goal, as your comfort is important for treatment success. I will collaborate with you to create an individualized approach that will address your difficulties and speak to your strengths and goals. I am a compassionate, direct, and calm communicator and adept at facilitating exploration of your thoughts, feelings and actions in an effort to relieve distress, develop insight, improve coping strategies, and grow healthier, more satisfying relationships.

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 adolescent and young adult women 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.

Over the past 15 years I have learned that the change process is collaborative and requires a unified focus between therapist and client. In therapy, the most positive outcomes occur when we develop a healthy therapeutic relationship and focus on the same goals. Building this relationship allows both therapist and client to feel comfortable while cultivating positive change. I practice from a wellness perspective that states everything we experience throughout our lives is a natural part of our development as individuals. I will meet you wherever you may be emotionally knowing that your life's journey has brought you to this place.

Accepting NEW patients! for medication management AND therapy! Our mission at Healthy Minds Therapy is inspiring thriving, healthier communities by making therapy modern and accessible. Dedicated to wellness and mental wealth. We help anxious individuals, provide relief for discouraged parents and help distant couples get connected. We provide individual therapy across the lifespan. As well as couples and family therapy. We also offer group therapy! There is something for everybody. Healthier days are here! Serving VA, MD, & DC!