Family Therapy in Virginia

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!

I enjoy clients from a variety of walks of life. The common denominator is wanting change in their lives and or change in how they treat themselves or think about themselves. They are also tired of being disrespected by others including family members and co-workers and they want guidance for stopping this.

I am here to help you be the best version of yourself. I am a mere conduit through which you can travel to wellness, a mirror to reflect back what you project to the world, and a tool to help you work on those neglected issues that you have ignored for too long.

I specialize in childhood, adolescent, and young adult mental health, as well as Sports/Performance counseling. I have helped individuals with barriers associated with self-confidence, identity, relationships, depression, anxiety, life transitions (including educational and career changes), family dynamics, lack of motivation, and misplaced meaning and purpose.

As a therapist, my biggest goal is to help you to be kinder to yourself and to live a more easeful life. I've found that EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) are a really effective combination of therapies for people struggling with trauma, anxiety, life transitions, and relationship difficulties (and work well virtually!). These approaches may be new to you, but what's important to know for now is that they provide the tools to help heal trauma, increase self-compassion, improve relationships, manage anxiety, and build a healthier and happier life.

I am a licensed professional counselor in Virginia with 12 years of professional work experience. When I work with clients, listening to understand instead of hearing to respond is a priority. I believe it is imperative that I develop a sound understanding of my client's subjective worldview to meet them where they are and disrupt maladaptive thoughts and patterns of behavior. My objective is to collaborate with my clients in order to help them identify, address, and resolve matters that reinforce and/or contribute to their presenting concern(s).

I opened In Step, a private mental health practice, 25 years ago in the hope that children, teens, parents, and adults would see us as a safe place where they can learn and grow. I specialize in working with folks who struggle with anxiety, depression, ADHD, parenting struggles, and relationship problems. Using various approaches – Relational Psychotherapy, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, CBT (Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy), and Parent Coaching, I see clients alone, as part of a couple, and as part of the family.

Life is complex. There are times when anxiety, depression, trauma, personal issues (relationships, family, career), and substances are experienced. And there are times where joy and excitement are experienced. You need a safe, nonjudgmental, and trusting space to talk about your experience, feel validated and heard, explore solutions, and press forward in your success. My therapeutic style is laid-back, warmth, empathic, compassionate, strength oriented, and lastly using humor to therapeutically laugh during times when it is appropriate. I will meet you where you’re at in your journey!

Navigating your way through life is often overwhelming. Balancing work obligations, family needs, and obstacles that seem to "come out of the blue", all while somehow trying to find time for yourself, can lead to a host of emotional challenges. If you find yourself struggling with depression, anxiety, grief/loss, a lack of clarity about your life circumstances, we are here to help. If you feel a sense of isolation and disconnection, therapy might be of great benefit to you. I greatly welcome the opportunity to partner with you as you work toward creating a life of your own design.

I provide a safe, non-judgmental environment where we focus on healing as we address issues with: Family, relationships, unresolved emotional issues, self-doubt and low self-esteem, guilt and shame, emotional intimacy and trust, anxiety and depression, parenting, substance use and addiction, processing traumatic or painful experiences that may have occurred during childhood, and fertility and pregnancy issues. I work with individuals, couples, and families to help them value, trust, and connect more deeply with themselves and their loved ones.

Being a human can be hard. We are given tools early in life to navigate this world and sometimes we get it right and other times we struggle for one reason or another. Sometimes milestones such as marriage, children, graduation and other life changes unearth unresolved trauma or repressed emotions. We do our best to recover from anxiety, depression, trauma and other stressors but sometimes we need outside support that goes beyond what friends, family and loved ones can provide.

I see clients in Virginia, Georgia and Florida via HIPPA compliant Telehealth platform. I help clients overcome obstacles and become better versions of themselves. I specialize in the treatment of women's issues, anxiety disorders, relationship issues, family conflict and life transitions. I have worked in a wide variety of treatment settings which include private practice, community mental health agencies, residential treatment centers and psychiatric hospitals. My unique experiences help me to provide each client with the specific tools needed to overcome whatever obstacles they may be facing.

I strongly believe that no one should ever have to walk alone in struggling with life’s obstacles and challenges. In therapy, I aim to work with you in collaboration to address your concerns in a warm, safe, and non-judgmental environment. I am certain that all humans have unique strengths and that once we tap into the identified strengths, we are able to open the door to healing and to build a life worth living. I specialize in the treatment of Eating Disorders, as my passion is to assist individuals and families heal their relationship with their body and mind.

I am glad YOU are here! Have you been feeling anxious, angry, depressed, frustrated, and overwhelmed? Maybe you feel like you have so much to do with not enough time to do it all, adjusting to life’s transitions and finding ways to effectively balance work and family. If you find yourself dealing with lasting effects of grief, trauma, or issues related to infertility, pregnancy or postpartum, I offer a consultation to explore if we are a good fit for each other. Making the decision to reach out for support and help is not always easy. I am happy that you are courageous enough to take bold steps toward creating change for yourself.

I am offering telehealth services only. The purpose of therapy, as opposed to just talking with a friend or family member, is to facilitate personal and professional growth. This growth is typically most needed in the areas of relationships, mood, performance and an overall improved integration of one's identity and values. In order to make growth possible, one must feel safe in an objective, confidential environment. My primary goal is to offer a safe and supportive place for change. Throughout the entire process, I will encourage, guide, challenge and support you in making the changes you deem to be right for you.

Are you ready to feel empowered and notice you feel most relaxed with animals and in nature? Perhaps, traditional-talk therapy doesn't feel quite right for you and you're curious about an experiential approach to heal and grow. When working with me and our amazing animals (horses, goats, dogs) on the farm, you can anticipate learning to leverage your strengths, building resilience and finding meaning through challenges. I provide care for children, adolescents, adults and families, many of whom need help with anxiety, depression, stress, panic attacks, trauma, PTSD, grief, ADHD, family issues, and coping with disease and disability.

We have been inspiring and challenging each other as therapists for over 25 years, a special relationship that makes both of us uniquely qualified to help you prevail and move you forward no matter what your age or issues. You will learn how to work through your problems, distressing situations, and disrupting emotions, as you draw upon your strengths and nurture your abilities to grow, resolve, expand and transform. We are on your side. The voice you hear when you call is not office staff, but either of us. It's the sound of hope and the promise of solutions.

Do you feel overwhelmed with your current life situation? Is your child having behavioral, emotional and academic problems? Is it leaving you feeling anxious and depressed? I would like to help. I have worked with children, adolescents and their families through divorce, depression, anxiety, trauma, social, behavioral and anger management issues

Do you feel tense, anxious, on edge? Do you worry about work, relationships, family- seemingly everything? Are you kept awake at night by racing thoughts, rehashing things you said yesterday, reviewing tomorrow's to-do list? I can help! I have experience working with a range of issues, and specialize in treating anxiety, OCD, and relationship difficulties. I work collaboratively to identify problematic patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and guide you in learning and implementing strategies to change these cycles. We can explore why these issues developed, to help you better understand yourself and live a more fulfilling life.