Family Therapy in Virginia

Owner - Wellness Matters, LLC. Specializing in Relationship Issues, PTSD, Trauma, Narcissistic Abuse Recovery, Depression & Anxieties. I often work with those who desire a clearer view of their life but don’t know how to begin. One of my passions is destigmatizing mental health treatment and providing a safe space for you to clarify your goals and organize your emotional life. My goal as a therapist is to empower you to address the things that are keeping you stuck and free you to focus on what brings you joy.

Welcome, I work with adults and teens who want to learn more about themselves and the root cause of their concern(s). I am a Parts work (IFS Institute Level 1 trained) therapist specializing in anxiety, trauma, chronic illness, depression, body image, grief, career, and life transitions. I am genuine, personable, and aim for you to feel safe in the therapeutic space. Together we will navigate your inner world. I have over 19 years of working with people of all ages in the healthcare field. Often, we suffer because the life we pictured is not the life we have. Our greatest challenges move us towards growth and give us purpose.

My name is Shideh Sarmadi, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Virginia. My goal as counselor is to empower client to mindfully change their lives in a positive manner by focusing on recovery and welfare and promote healthy personal growth. I completed a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology in 1998 and earned a Master’s Degree in Community Counseling, focused on Multicultural Counseling in 2002 in University of North Carolina at Charlotte. experienced in variety of mental health settings including outpatient, inpatient, emergency services and psychiatric research.

Welcome! My name is Felicia. I have had the pleasure of mental health field since starting my career in 2005. During this time, I have had the opportunity to work with culturally diverse adolescents and adults of all ages, dealing with various life stressors and mental health concerns. I intentionally run a small private practice to provide a focused client-centered approach to support the journey of healing and balance. If your desire healing, authenticity, and balance to live your best life.

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.

Looking for a bomb therapeutic experience ?! You have found one! Life throws many surprises at us, and while we cannot predict the outcome of any situation, we can take control of how we respond to certain situations with practice. This is where you can learn about acceptance of self and others while exerting your power of choice over whatever life may throw at you and choosing to remember yourself is key!

I am a licensed clinical social worker in the state of Virginia and Washington D.C. with over 20+ years of experience working with people experiencing depression, self-esteem, severe mental illness, trauma, attachment issues, anxiety, and other mood disorders. I've also conducted structural family therapy, couples therapy, child therapy, and worked with individuals experiencing separation and loss, and parenting problems.

I pride myself on being a trauma-informed and strengths-based therapist who enjoys helping others foster skills of mindfulness, CBT and solutions-focused therapy. I have worked with individuals who have endured significant trauma, challenges with mental health and issues with family of origin. I am a passionate ally to the LGBTQIA+ community and welcome clients from various backgrounds, cultures, races, sexualities, gender identities, body sizes & abilities.

I regard much of 'psychopathology' as well-intended (but ineffective) efforts to contend with pain and fear, and to pursue needs and wants. So, in psychotherapy, I invite my clients to explore, identify, and take guidance from their emotional experiences, honoring their depression, anxiety, and other symptoms while finding more effective ways of living well. I also provide psychological and neuropsychological assessments.

I began helping others in 1990 as a Peer Counselor (Drug Exemption NCO) while on active duty in the Marine Corps. After earning degrees in Psychology and Social Work at UNCW/ECU, I obtained licensure to practice independently with the Virginia Board of Health Professionals in 2004. I am originally from the Hampton Roads area but have worked internationally with people from many different backgrounds. I have continued to support the military, as well as the community at large, for over 3 decades with evidence-based treatments for trauma (PTSD).

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I am a licensed professional counselor with a specialty in child/adolescence, emerging adults, and family counseling. I also provide parent coaching and individual therapy. I have worked with issues including depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, self-harming, mood disorders, personality disorders, couples issues, family system issues, life adjustments, grief and loss, ADHD, and more. I have worked with adoption issues, divorce difficulties, and many different types of families and parenting. I enjoy collaborating with my clients to help understand their individual needs and working towards their personal goals.

A recent survey indicates that almost one- third of American adults have no one with whom to discuss important issues. I provide telehealth, phone or in-office sessions. With over 30 years of clinical experience, I am a trauma-informed, culturally competent and strengths-based therapist who has been privileged to work with many different folks, including Holocaust Survivors, hurricane victims and 9/11/01 survivors. I provide a safe environment, meeting you on your terms where your clinical needs can be carefully addressed.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with clinical expertise in the areas of relationship issues, marriage and family, work-life balance, stress management, anxiety, depression, post traumatic stress and bereavement. With compassion and understanding, I work with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.

Rachel is an LPC with experience in hypnotherapy, neurofeedback, individual, and family therapy settings. Rachel has also worked extensively with high-risk children and adolescents and their families, providing life skills and stability for the family unit. She uses a holistic approach and enjoys working with clients who are facing anxiety, depression, identity crises, issues of faith, and more. Rachel is a graduate of Regent University with a Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and holds a certificate in ARC (Attachment, Regulation, and Competency) Trauma Treatment for Children and Adolescents.

I am a Licensed Clinician Social Worker in the State of Virginia with over 3 decades of experience working with adults in a variety of settings. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Counseling and specialize in depression, anxiety, trauma, and anger. I can also address the needs that patients may have who are struggling with a family member dealing with addiction to alcohol or drug use.

Why am I acting this way? Why am I like this? Can I feel better? I understand how painful and disconcerting feeling like this can be. And yet, I believe you deserve to truly know, accept, appreciate and love all of you. I will guide and support you in your therapeutic journey, and you will learn the skills to understand your past, face your present with more confidence, and ultimately look forward to enjoying your future. Self-discovery and healing are essential to leading a fulfilled life and they are a long-term investment in you and your loved ones.

In today's world, the demands from work and family often leave no time to manage the things that are constantly on your mind. Do you often feel that parenting is a constant demand? Do you seem to overthink a lot of your decisions? Do you have thoughts and anxieties that keep you from getting to sleep or have nagging thoughts? Has our current world left you feeling isolated and unsupported?

Are you or your family struggling with stressful situations, relational difficulties, or feeling overwhelmed and unsure of how to move forward? These things can create significant stress in our lives and are sometimes difficult to move through without professional help. These things can keep us stuck. If you are looking to become unstuck and searching for a way to find freedom and regain or gain for the first time a sense of feeling OK, I can help you.