Therapists in Fairfax, VA

I've been a licensed clinical psychologist since 1994, and have counseled people with a wide range of life challenges, including: anxiety, stress, depression, self-image, men's issues, having a family member with special needs, spirituality, and major life transitions. I employ an individualized blend of therapeutic skills, to explore your life challenge through compassionate listening and meaningful interaction, with the goal towards deeper understanding which guides effective action planning and follow-through.

Often asking for help is one of the hardest parts on the road to self-fulfillment. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with more than 5 years of experience working with individuals, families and couples. Through listening, validation and learning your unique needs, I will create a plan specifically catered to you to assist in improving functioning across areas and life satisfaction. My approach is to explore and understand thoughts and behaviors that impact current functioning, as well as how past experiences can shape and impact the present moment.

Embracing the uniqueness of each individual, my therapeutic approach is centered on tailored, supportive, and collaborative methods. Together, we will work to integrate profound insights and self-awareness into your behavioral patterns, fostering processed and healthy emotional reactions. In therapy, my aim is to guide you through challenging life experiences that may seem persistent. You'll gain control over your choices, heal from the past, and develop coping strategies, empowering you to overcome obstacles and reach your full potential.

I am a clinical supervisor for LPC residents, and supervisor for play therapy certification to become an RPT. A strong focus in family systems and internal family systems. I actively include parents and families in the treatment process. Also, a specialty with adults suffering from depression, anxiety, and trauma. I pull from treatment protocols that include CBT, Play Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and EMDR. I have a background in substance abuse counseling and value meeting a client where they are in strengths and struggles. I value a safe therapeutic environment and strong therapeutic relationship for success in therapy.

Gil Institute is an evidence-based group private practice that provides trauma- and practice-informed mental health services to individuals, especially young children, who have endured traumatic experiences. Our specific goals are to empower clients to access reparative energy, to acknowledge and express their pain in a variety of verbal and nonverbal ways, and to reduce the power of a traumatic event or relationship, so that healthy choices become real options.

Together will create a therapeutic space for you and your partner(s) to break through insecurities and establish healthy boundaries that allow you to break free of patterns and beliefs that kept you and your relationships stuck. Understanding how your family of origin and previous relationship impact how you are showing up in your current relationships. Exploring how cultural/religious attitudes shape your relationship with your body, impacting your sexual desire and responsiveness for connection. Together, we will identify healthy ways to shift learned behaviors that block you from growing and having relationships and sexual.

I believe that everyone can benefit from psychotherapy. Utilizing this process can help you to identify, develop, and implement behavioral, emotional, and cognitive change that can allow you to feel more centered and self-confident, and can provide an increased sense of empowerment to address future challenges. I view seeking help through psychotherapy as a sign of strength rather than of weakness. Taking this step often makes one feel anxious, but my experience is that once taken, people usually feel a sense of relief, combined with an increase in hopefulness. In a way, seeking help is the first step on the path to healing.

Through couple and family therapy, I help individuals, couples, and families manage their emotions effectively so they are able to communicate them to others. This creates a secure attachment in marriages hurt by infidelity, mistrust, and lack of sexual intimacy. As a licensed marriage and family therapist, you will learn how to have an emotionally safe sexual relationship with your significant other. Continue reading to learn how to book a session with me.

I am currently not accepting new clients. I am a licensed professional counselor and registered play therapist working in my own practice with children, teens, and adults. While the work we do is serious, I provide a comfortable environment filled with light, humor, and genuine positive regard. I offer a lively and interactive experience regardless of your needs. I am trained in several models, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), play therapy, and Internal Family Systems (IFS); however, I believe a solid therapeutic relationship is the foundation for growth and change.

I specialize in providing counseling for racial identity and cultural issues (specifically in first and second Asian Americans/immigrants), navigating significant life transitions, and grief from a cultural perspective. My goal is to help you live a life that aligns with your values and move from a space of surviving to thriving. At the core of my approach is the belief that the therapeutic relationship is the strongest force in inciting growth. A sense of authentic trust and comfort is instrumental to begin doing "the work" and creating lasting change.

I’m a licensed professional counselor and work primarily with women and teens. I specialize in eating disorders, body image, trauma, relationship conflicts, and life transitions. When working with clients who have eating disorders, I coordinate with medical professionals and dietitians as needed to help you improve your relationship with food and exercise. I offer Family-Based Treatment (FBT), which is one of the most successful treatments for anorexia in children and teens. I have a passion for helping parents who have children with mental health, behavior, or learning challenges.

I am accepting new clients with immediate availability (within 48 hours) and am currently offering a special rate for children's therapy - I am a resident therapist with Decoding Relationships, a virtual counseling agency specializing in relationship therapy. I work with adults and children to adjust behavior and learn healthy communication skills to improve relationships between family members. If you are struggling with issues with your children, or within your marriage or family, and want to reconnect with those your love, I am here to help. I offer individual, couples, and family counseling.

When everyday life gets you down, sometimes asking for help can be the hardest. I see therapy as a journey that we take together; providing trauma inform care, CBT, DBT, psychodynamic, substance abuse treatment, and support for growth and change.

I believe in the healing potential of therapy. I respect the sanctity of the therapeutic partnership and find it an extraordinary privilege to play a collaborative role in the healing process. I work with a broad age-range of clients in individual and family therapy focused on issues including depression, anxiety, relational conflict, and behavioral problems. I ALSO HAVE SPECIALIZED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE with ATTACHMENT TRAUMA, SEXUAL and RITUAL ABUSE, and POSTTRAUMATIC and DISSOCIATIVE DISORDERS. Finally, I am adept at providing comprehensive psychological assessments.

As a Certified Imago Relationship Therapist(CIRT), and a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP), I have experience in helping individual, marital, premarital and family discord, cultural issues with interracial couples, children, parenting, interpersonal issues, depression, anxiety disorders, self-esteem issues and others. The pain that humans experience is diverse, deep, and wide. But there is also healing power within everyone to overcome pain. I believe that there is healing power within every person and that each person has good qualities that are unique to them.

Hello beautiful people! My name is Unique Jordan. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and the owner of A Unique Perspective. I have been providing therapy services for more than ten years working with individuals, groups, and families. A Unique Perspective was developed to create a sacred space for us as African Americans. Statistics show that African American therapists make up 5 % of the psychology workforce. Statistics also show that we are less likely to seek out therapy support.

Tired of second guessing yourself ? Challenged by anxiety, communication problems, anger or sadness? I offer a solution focused approach to resolve self-defeating behaviors. Do you often act out your emotional needs, even when knowing, logically it is not the best choice you can make? Learning how to integrate your emotional experience with your best-self needs, is a much more satisfying experience I can help you achieve.

I have provided counseling services in a variety of environments, including community Mental Health, hospital, and home-based family service. I currently serve preschool through middle school age children who experience adjustment issues, anxiety, depression, learning disabilities, or developmental delays. Utilizing play therapy and experiential therapy with the children, I also encourage family participation in the counseling process. I serve couples and individuals as well. If you need assistance with relationship issues, dealing with depression or anxiety, or simply need a safe, nurturing environment to sort out the stresses of life, please call or send me an email.

“Courage is the first of human qualities because it is the quality which guarantees the others.” - Aristotle. If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, family/relationship conflict, have been negatively impacted by trauma or want to change a habit you are not happy about, I can accompany you towards your journey of change and healing. Know, that if you are ready this, you are courageous!