Therapists in Arlington, VA

I have over 20 years of experience as a therapist, working with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma; and stressors related to related difficult life transitions, unhealthy relationships, and family conflict. I believe a productive therapeutic experience should focus less on the bad choices you have made in your life and more on the right choices you decide to make going forward. Your past is important but not as important as your future. You will leave therapy, empowered with new tools and feeling confident about the new direction of your life.

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.

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.

Life is a journey where we are not alone. Family, friends, and acquaintances play a key role at different moments. Communication is key to identifying our challenges and opportunities and I speak your language. I am committed to understanding what you are going through and jointly designing a plan that is suited to your needs. As we go through life we face changes and there are phases that may prove challenging for us. Going to college, having a child, moving, marriage, divorce, career changes, etc. Are you feeling overwhelmed? Talking will help.

You deserve to live an authentic and fulfilling life, and we are here to help. We treat adults, whether you're seeking help alone or as a couple. We specialize in anxiety, depression, ADHD, family/romantic relationships, and existential issues. Our expertise extends to working with international clients, expats, and individuals of exceptional talent. Our motto is simple: Heal. Learn. Grow. We treat our clients with respect and honesty while focusing on practical solutions. Our mission is to empower you to reconnect with your core values, helping you live better as you grow and learn more about yourself.

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.

Hello, my name is Mindy Eaves and I am a licensed professional counselor in the state of Virginia and West Virginia. Additionally, I am a level two Certified Complex Trauma Provider (CCTP-II). I work with adults, individuals, couples, and families that have or had experienced adverse childhood experiences (abuse, neglect, etc.), a traumatic event, or events. I work with clients, couples, and families where one or more persons in the household have experienced adverse childhood events, abuse, work-related trauma, personality disorders, dissociative disorders, anxiety, panic, depression, PTSD, CPTSD, phobias, and relationship issues.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Yashica Amara, LCSW. Top-performing, seasoned leader in behavioral health with 15 years of accomplished experience contributing exceptional results within each position held. Track record of meeting and exceeding goals leveraging advanced ability to assess situations, coordinate resources, develop effective action plans, ensure compassionate client and family care, and provide leadership and guidance to team members. Possesses extensive certification and professional development, continuously seeking opportunities to improve and add to skill sets and enhance overall effectiveness.

Hola, my name is Amanda Thenor. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Master Social Worker in Virginia. I have 10 years of professional work experience. I am here to support you in taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life and regaining a sense of self. I have experience in helping clients of all ages (children, teens, and adults) with stress, depression, family conflict, self-image, anxiety, psychosis, relationship issues, trauma, sleep disorders, addiction, anger management, mood disorders, and much more.

My mission is to strengthen the emotional wellbeing of young children (babies-8 years old), and their families and teachers who support them. I believe that developing the coping skills of the children, while improving the family relationships (and school environment when possible) decreases and prevents behavior challenges. I provide family psychotherapy and parent coaching, with a combination of art therapy, play therapy, yoga and mindfulness techniques, to engage family members of all ages.

Rachel Townes, MA, LPC, ACS, CCTP. Counseling is building relationships that produce strength based behaviors for healing and recovery. My preferred modalities are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Solution Focused Therapy, and other therapies for addictions counseling, trauma-informed care, and family relational matters. I have an extensive experience in addressing matters of addiction, familial discord, trauma, serious mental illness, crisis intervention, and life stage conflicts.

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.

My name is Tamara Powell LCSW, CSOTP, CCTP, RPT. I provide a warm, safe, and supportive environment in which my clients can explore the issues and challenges they face. I strongly believe in the power of the therapeutic partnership to help uncover the strengths and resources we all possess in order to bring about the changes we desire in our lives. I feel privileged to be able to offer my assistance to others on this shared journey and commend you for reaching out for help to make things better.

I have 17 years of experience in private practice. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist (TF-CBT). My experience includes working with teens and adults dealing with school anxiety, social anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, self-harm behaviors, difficulty with emotional regulation and relationship problems. I have extensive experience working with adults, couples and families. I have cultural competency working with clients from diverse backgrounds, Muslims in America and Iam fluent in Dari/Farsi. I have evenings and Saturday appointments for in person sessions.

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.