Therapists in 22101
Mimi Weisberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
McLean, VA 22101
I believe that during times of exploration and life crises it is helpful to have a safe supportive environment and a caring, knowledgeable professional to reflect and learn with. Challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, readjustment to loss and other changes can be disarming and disorienting. Complicated family dynamics, transitions and developmental tasks along with ineffective communication patterns are hard to untangle alone. When faced with conflicting wants and needs as well as difficult problem-solving and decision-making situations, having a professional who you can confide in and not feel judged by is a welcomed relief.
I believe that during times of exploration and life crises it is helpful to have a safe supportive environment and a caring, knowledgeable professional to reflect and learn with. Challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, readjustment to loss and other changes can be disarming and disorienting. Complicated family dynamics, transitions and developmental tasks along with ineffective communication patterns are hard to untangle alone. When faced with conflicting wants and needs as well as difficult problem-solving and decision-making situations, having a professional who you can confide in and not feel judged by is a welcomed relief.
Anne Speckhard
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
McLean, VA 22101
I am an Adjunct Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Georgetown University School of Medicine & Director of a think tank with decades of experience. My specialities include attachment issues, PTSD & dissociation, family of origin work, complicated grief, depression & anxiety, marriage & family issues, childbirth prep & pregnancy loss, transgender & sexuality, overcoming rape, incest & child abuse or even a difficult childhood, negotiating relationships with parents & adult children, achieving health goals including weight loss, maximizing your full health potential & joyfulness in life and energy healing.
I am an Adjunct Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Georgetown University School of Medicine & Director of a think tank with decades of experience. My specialities include attachment issues, PTSD & dissociation, family of origin work, complicated grief, depression & anxiety, marriage & family issues, childbirth prep & pregnancy loss, transgender & sexuality, overcoming rape, incest & child abuse or even a difficult childhood, negotiating relationships with parents & adult children, achieving health goals including weight loss, maximizing your full health potential & joyfulness in life and energy healing.
Katherine Miller-Darras
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
McLean, VA 22101
Modern life presents us with a host of challenges and stressors. This can include mental heaIth difficulties, relationship or family issues, and work or school problems, not to mention various others. For instance, your child or adolescent may have challenges in school, socially or academically. I can help you, whether child, adolescent or adult, by providing therapy which supports the building of meaningful relationships, addresses underlying emotions, and strengthens communication and coping skills. Being supportive, and helping to develop strategies for how to address these issues and concerns, are key.
Modern life presents us with a host of challenges and stressors. This can include mental heaIth difficulties, relationship or family issues, and work or school problems, not to mention various others. For instance, your child or adolescent may have challenges in school, socially or academically. I can help you, whether child, adolescent or adult, by providing therapy which supports the building of meaningful relationships, addresses underlying emotions, and strengthens communication and coping skills. Being supportive, and helping to develop strategies for how to address these issues and concerns, are key.
Katharine Ryan-Rosenbaum
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
McLean, VA 22101
Throughout her career, Katharine has developed a familiarity with children, adolescents and adults in the hospital, residential and outpatient settings. She has worked in a comprehensive outpatient opiate treatment center practicing individual, group and family therapy for adults with opiate addictions and co-occurring disorders. Most recently, Katharine has focused on adolescent males and females addressing trauma, sexual abuse, anxiety, depression, self-harming behaviors, and behavioral issues. She has over ten years of experience working in the acute and long term care of clients facing mental health and behavioral concerns.
Throughout her career, Katharine has developed a familiarity with children, adolescents and adults in the hospital, residential and outpatient settings. She has worked in a comprehensive outpatient opiate treatment center practicing individual, group and family therapy for adults with opiate addictions and co-occurring disorders. Most recently, Katharine has focused on adolescent males and females addressing trauma, sexual abuse, anxiety, depression, self-harming behaviors, and behavioral issues. She has over ten years of experience working in the acute and long term care of clients facing mental health and behavioral concerns.
Reyna Rice
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
McLean, VA 22101
I strive to create a healthy therapeutic relationship with each individual, couple, and family in order to help you achieve your personal growth so that you can improve your overall quality of life.
Sometimes life can seem overwhelming and managing multiple responsibilities can create feelings of stress. Changes in life can be wanted; however, how to start the change process may not be clear. My style is to use the therapeutic process to create a safe space for clients to explore thoughts and feelings in order to gain a deeper understanding of their personal needs. My approach combines different therapeutic models to help clients draw on their strengths to obtain their goals.
I strive to create a healthy therapeutic relationship with each individual, couple, and family in order to help you achieve your personal growth so that you can improve your overall quality of life.
Sometimes life can seem overwhelming and managing multiple responsibilities can create feelings of stress. Changes in life can be wanted; however, how to start the change process may not be clear. My style is to use the therapeutic process to create a safe space for clients to explore thoughts and feelings in order to gain a deeper understanding of their personal needs. My approach combines different therapeutic models to help clients draw on their strengths to obtain their goals.
Jocelyn Jones
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
McLean, VA 22101
Jocelyn is trained and practiced in motivational interviewing, as well as person-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma-focused cognitive behavioral (TFCBT) methods, and brief strategic family therapies (BSFT).
Jocelyn Jones is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LCP) with more than 20 years of professional experience working together with children, teens, adults, and seniors. She specializes in treating mood disorders, substance abuse, anxiety and trauma, abuse and neglect, cognitive distortions, divorce, grief and loss, behavioral disorders (ADHD, ODD, Conduct, delinquency) and is developing a special niche for biracial clients and their sensitive cultural concerns. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from James Madison University and her Master’s Degree in Community Counseling from George Washington University.
Jocelyn is trained and practiced in motivational interviewing, as well as person-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma-focused cognitive behavioral (TFCBT) methods, and brief strategic family therapies (BSFT).
Jocelyn Jones is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LCP) with more than 20 years of professional experience working together with children, teens, adults, and seniors. She specializes in treating mood disorders, substance abuse, anxiety and trauma, abuse and neglect, cognitive distortions, divorce, grief and loss, behavioral disorders (ADHD, ODD, Conduct, delinquency) and is developing a special niche for biracial clients and their sensitive cultural concerns. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from James Madison University and her Master’s Degree in Community Counseling from George Washington University.
Sarah McClerren
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ACS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
McLean, VA 22101
Please reach out if you would like to learn more - I would love to hear how I can best serve your family.
Counselors have the unique opportunity to facilitate healing and change through their relationships with others. I believe that the seeds of change are first planted through safe relationships where one can be open and honest without judgement. Creating a supportive environment for my clients to process and grow is what I love most about therapy. I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults on a variety of mental health issues, including mood disorders, behavioral disorders, trauma, and relationship problems. It would be an honor and a privilege to walk with you on your journey.
Please reach out if you would like to learn more - I would love to hear how I can best serve your family.
Counselors have the unique opportunity to facilitate healing and change through their relationships with others. I believe that the seeds of change are first planted through safe relationships where one can be open and honest without judgement. Creating a supportive environment for my clients to process and grow is what I love most about therapy. I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults on a variety of mental health issues, including mood disorders, behavioral disorders, trauma, and relationship problems. It would be an honor and a privilege to walk with you on your journey.
Shannon Daneshrad
Psychologist, PsyD, MA
Verified Verified
McLean, VA 22101 (Online Only)
Dr. Daneshrad has experience working with a wide range of clients (children, teens, and adults) in a variety of areas including anxiety, depression, trauma, substance abuse, sexual trauma, intimacy, ASD, ADHD, and abandonment/relational issues. She also works with teens and adults and with families struggling with issues of family conflict including high-conflict divorces, and family law disputes. She is experienced in family reunification therapy in refuse/resist cases and parental alienation cases. She also works with individuals struggling with dating/marriage, separation/divorce, bereavement, and life transitions.
Dr. Daneshrad has experience working with a wide range of clients (children, teens, and adults) in a variety of areas including anxiety, depression, trauma, substance abuse, sexual trauma, intimacy, ASD, ADHD, and abandonment/relational issues. She also works with teens and adults and with families struggling with issues of family conflict including high-conflict divorces, and family law disputes. She is experienced in family reunification therapy in refuse/resist cases and parental alienation cases. She also works with individuals struggling with dating/marriage, separation/divorce, bereavement, and life transitions.
Carolyn Heier Young
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
McLean, VA 22101
My style includes working from psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral (CBT), and family systems orientations, combining them as appropriate in an integrative approach that best meets the needs of each individual/family with whom I work.
I work with a diverse group of clients, including children, teens, adults, couples, and families. I am able to help individuals of all ages with a wide range of issues, including depression and other mood disorders, anxiety, and trauma. With children, I also help with ADHD, emotional and behavioral problems, and selective mutism, and I help parents with parenting skills. Bilingual in English and Spanish, I enjoy working with individuals from diverse groups, including the LGBTQ community and individuals from diverse ethnic backgrounds. I help adults and children alike to achieve their goals and reach their full potential.
My style includes working from psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral (CBT), and family systems orientations, combining them as appropriate in an integrative approach that best meets the needs of each individual/family with whom I work.
I work with a diverse group of clients, including children, teens, adults, couples, and families. I am able to help individuals of all ages with a wide range of issues, including depression and other mood disorders, anxiety, and trauma. With children, I also help with ADHD, emotional and behavioral problems, and selective mutism, and I help parents with parenting skills. Bilingual in English and Spanish, I enjoy working with individuals from diverse groups, including the LGBTQ community and individuals from diverse ethnic backgrounds. I help adults and children alike to achieve their goals and reach their full potential.
Lenore M Bookheim
Psychologist, PhD, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
McLean, VA 22101
We all find ourselves from time to time in need of guidance, expertise, and support from someone we trust. Engaging in treatment with a professional is at times the most efficient way of addressing what is not working. I offer individual, couples and family, consultation and/or psychotherapy with the goal of helping people get to a place in their lives where they can thrive.
We all find ourselves from time to time in need of guidance, expertise, and support from someone we trust. Engaging in treatment with a professional is at times the most efficient way of addressing what is not working. I offer individual, couples and family, consultation and/or psychotherapy with the goal of helping people get to a place in their lives where they can thrive.
Brenna Chirby
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
McLean, VA 22101
I specialize in treating mood disorders, anxiety disorders, relationship/family issues, trauma, and sport psychology (performance enhancement, injury recovery, etc.
I provide individual and couples psychotherapy to adults and adolescents. I use an integration of various treatment modalities within a psychodynamic framework, providing my clients with the flexibility of treatment specific techniques while maintaining a focus on the therapeutic relationship and treatment alliance. Having healthy, positive relationships is integral to all aspects of our lives. I treat clients with mild to severe disorders and work in collaborative relationships with psychiatrists when medications are needed.
I specialize in treating mood disorders, anxiety disorders, relationship/family issues, trauma, and sport psychology (performance enhancement, injury recovery, etc.
I provide individual and couples psychotherapy to adults and adolescents. I use an integration of various treatment modalities within a psychodynamic framework, providing my clients with the flexibility of treatment specific techniques while maintaining a focus on the therapeutic relationship and treatment alliance. Having healthy, positive relationships is integral to all aspects of our lives. I treat clients with mild to severe disorders and work in collaborative relationships with psychiatrists when medications are needed.
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Katharine Ryan-Rosenbaum
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
McLean, VA 22101
She has facilitated individual, group and family therapy.
Katharine is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in the state of Virginia with a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology. Katharine is a native to the Washington, DC area, attending Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart for high school and receiving her Bachelors of Science degree in Psychology with an emphasis in Health Sciences from Marymount University. Katharine hopes to help her patients feel self-worth and make progress towards healthy and meaningful lives.
She has facilitated individual, group and family therapy.
Katharine is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in the state of Virginia with a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology. Katharine is a native to the Washington, DC area, attending Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart for high school and receiving her Bachelors of Science degree in Psychology with an emphasis in Health Sciences from Marymount University. Katharine hopes to help her patients feel self-worth and make progress towards healthy and meaningful lives.
Samantha Congdon
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
McLean, VA 22101 (Online Only)
I am Sam Congdon, a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist providing teletherapy in the states of Maryland, Virginia and California. My speciality is with adolescents, teens, young adults, and college students. I also have experience with adults, couples and families utilizing a collaborative approach to fit each client's individual needs. I grew up in California and went to school at the California State University of Chico, where I received my Bachelors of Art in Psychology, and Master's of Science in Marriage Family Therapy. My goal is to help you, be your best you.
I am Sam Congdon, a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist providing teletherapy in the states of Maryland, Virginia and California. My speciality is with adolescents, teens, young adults, and college students. I also have experience with adults, couples and families utilizing a collaborative approach to fit each client's individual needs. I grew up in California and went to school at the California State University of Chico, where I received my Bachelors of Art in Psychology, and Master's of Science in Marriage Family Therapy. My goal is to help you, be your best you.
Maria Drvoshanov
Psychologist, PsyD, CGP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
McLean, VA 22101 (Online Only)
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stressed, and uncertain? Is life a balancing act in which you’re trying to effectively manage your career, social life, family, or dating, constantly shifting yet never feeling steady? Does it feel like you’re working harder than ever at managing your relationships but somehow still coming up short? I get it. Life can be extremely challenging, but it shouldn’t feel like you’ll break down at any moment. That isn’t sustainable!
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stressed, and uncertain? Is life a balancing act in which you’re trying to effectively manage your career, social life, family, or dating, constantly shifting yet never feeling steady? Does it feel like you’re working harder than ever at managing your relationships but somehow still coming up short? I get it. Life can be extremely challenging, but it shouldn’t feel like you’ll break down at any moment. That isn’t sustainable!
Tawanda Turner Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
McLean, VA 22101
I have over 35 years providing counseling. My work has included individual, child and adolescent treatment as well as family/couples counseling. I specialize in providing support in the treatment of ADHD, anxiety, depression, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and marital discord. Additionally, I have had the honor of providing support to military and Foreign Service Officers', federal government workers and their families. I provide supportive counseling to a clients with a diverse cultural background. The time is now to begin your emotional healing and to renew your Hope for Today and the Future.
I have over 35 years providing counseling. My work has included individual, child and adolescent treatment as well as family/couples counseling. I specialize in providing support in the treatment of ADHD, anxiety, depression, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and marital discord. Additionally, I have had the honor of providing support to military and Foreign Service Officers', federal government workers and their families. I provide supportive counseling to a clients with a diverse cultural background. The time is now to begin your emotional healing and to renew your Hope for Today and the Future.
Claudette Pilger, Psy.D., Inc.
Psychologist, PsyD, MEd
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
McLean, VA 22101
I am a "general practice" psychologist who, much like the family physician treats physical ailments, has the training and experience to provide treatment of the most common mental health difficulties.
I seek to help uncover the underlying conflicts and often unconscious roots of psychological problems. I work with you to develop insight into what underlies your anxiety or depression and to make room for growth and change. When a problem, like ADHD, requires more "hands on" help, I can help tease out what can be treated through psychotherapy, and what might need more direct intervention and even coaching. I provide parenting support and couples counseling. I also provide psychological testing, including ADHD and AAP testing for school aged children.
I am a "general practice" psychologist who, much like the family physician treats physical ailments, has the training and experience to provide treatment of the most common mental health difficulties.
I seek to help uncover the underlying conflicts and often unconscious roots of psychological problems. I work with you to develop insight into what underlies your anxiety or depression and to make room for growth and change. When a problem, like ADHD, requires more "hands on" help, I can help tease out what can be treated through psychotherapy, and what might need more direct intervention and even coaching. I provide parenting support and couples counseling. I also provide psychological testing, including ADHD and AAP testing for school aged children.
Dan Russo
Resident in Counseling, MA/MA, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
McLean, VA 22101
I was raised Christian and I have a large blended family with six children.
What if you could get depression or anxiety to take a backseat in your life. What if your relationships could get to a better place. Have you been noticing things in everyday life are more difficult to manage? You are not alone. We can tackle these challenges together as we explore the change that moves you closer to the life you desire. I can help you restore the balance between mind and body that can ease depression, calm anxious thoughts, and regain safety. I am currently taking new clients and I would love the opportunity to be a part of your healing journey. Book your consultation or first session now using my website link.
I was raised Christian and I have a large blended family with six children.
What if you could get depression or anxiety to take a backseat in your life. What if your relationships could get to a better place. Have you been noticing things in everyday life are more difficult to manage? You are not alone. We can tackle these challenges together as we explore the change that moves you closer to the life you desire. I can help you restore the balance between mind and body that can ease depression, calm anxious thoughts, and regain safety. I am currently taking new clients and I would love the opportunity to be a part of your healing journey. Book your consultation or first session now using my website link.
Tiffani Stevenson Lloyd & Associates
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MS, LCMFT
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
McLean, VA 22101
I enjoy working with a diverse group of clients with a wide variety of presenting concerns in individual, couple, and family therapy.
I am a warm, supportive, and enthusiastic therapist ready to help you heal and overcome your challenges. I have extensive experience helping couples with various issues in all stages of life. Issues include concerns about commitment, communication, trust, intimacy, sex, mental/physical illness, parenting, infidelity, infertility, grief/loss, etc. I also love helping individuals who are struggling with any moods, behaviors, or thoughts that are a burden and difficult to manage alone. I am also the owner of Tiffani Stevenson Lloyd & Associates. We are a group of highly skilled mental health therapists ready to help.
I enjoy working with a diverse group of clients with a wide variety of presenting concerns in individual, couple, and family therapy.
I am a warm, supportive, and enthusiastic therapist ready to help you heal and overcome your challenges. I have extensive experience helping couples with various issues in all stages of life. Issues include concerns about commitment, communication, trust, intimacy, sex, mental/physical illness, parenting, infidelity, infertility, grief/loss, etc. I also love helping individuals who are struggling with any moods, behaviors, or thoughts that are a burden and difficult to manage alone. I am also the owner of Tiffani Stevenson Lloyd & Associates. We are a group of highly skilled mental health therapists ready to help.
Marche E Covington
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
McLean, VA 22101
Marriage can be Joyful or Disappointing - I find it's usually not the Marriage, but the Two People in it! As a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, I have worked with couples for over 40 years to restore their marriage & to meet their own individual needs. Trauma, infidelity, arguments, in-laws, parenting, depression, grief, chronic illness, substance abuse takes its toll. With a focused interview of the couple & each spouse I quickly analyze and discover where the Real Issues lie. With a collaborative approach, we can unwind years of wounds & scars and begin to rebuild a mutually secure and satisfying relationship for you.
Marriage can be Joyful or Disappointing - I find it's usually not the Marriage, but the Two People in it! As a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, I have worked with couples for over 40 years to restore their marriage & to meet their own individual needs. Trauma, infidelity, arguments, in-laws, parenting, depression, grief, chronic illness, substance abuse takes its toll. With a focused interview of the couple & each spouse I quickly analyze and discover where the Real Issues lie. With a collaborative approach, we can unwind years of wounds & scars and begin to rebuild a mutually secure and satisfying relationship for you.
Jenifer R Elkus
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
McLean, VA 22101
The decision to begin/return to therapy can be complicated. Some believe they should be able to "fix" problems independently, and place undue blame on themselves for being stuck in cycles of depression/anxiety, disordered eating, malfunctioning relationships, self-harm, etc. Through my work as a Clinical Psychologist, I've come to believe that it takes courage to recognize that aspects of one's life aren't working, and to seek support in making positive changes. During therapy, I work with clients to identify areas of life they'd like to change, and together, we explore past experiences that may have contributed to current struggles.
The decision to begin/return to therapy can be complicated. Some believe they should be able to "fix" problems independently, and place undue blame on themselves for being stuck in cycles of depression/anxiety, disordered eating, malfunctioning relationships, self-harm, etc. Through my work as a Clinical Psychologist, I've come to believe that it takes courage to recognize that aspects of one's life aren't working, and to seek support in making positive changes. During therapy, I work with clients to identify areas of life they'd like to change, and together, we explore past experiences that may have contributed to current struggles.
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Family Therapy
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.