Family Therapy in 22308
Amanda Carrington Emdr And Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Alexandria, VA 22308
I integrate EMDR therapy, Attachment Theory, Internal Family Systems, Mindfulness, and Cognitive-Behavioral strategies.
If you are seeking a more authentic life and want more enjoyment in your daily routines, therapy can help. I am passionate about helping individuals who are motivated to make a change their lives or relationships. Together, we work to break unhealthy patterns, alleviate emotional pain, and heal from significant events that influence the way you view yourself and the world. With respect, positive regard, and healthy sense of humor, I work to draw on your strengths, foster emotional resilience, deepen your self-awareness, feel unconditionally accepted, and help you to develop the skills and motivation to live the life you deserve.
I integrate EMDR therapy, Attachment Theory, Internal Family Systems, Mindfulness, and Cognitive-Behavioral strategies.
If you are seeking a more authentic life and want more enjoyment in your daily routines, therapy can help. I am passionate about helping individuals who are motivated to make a change their lives or relationships. Together, we work to break unhealthy patterns, alleviate emotional pain, and heal from significant events that influence the way you view yourself and the world. With respect, positive regard, and healthy sense of humor, I work to draw on your strengths, foster emotional resilience, deepen your self-awareness, feel unconditionally accepted, and help you to develop the skills and motivation to live the life you deserve.
I have a general practice that has been informed by early training in family systems theory [Murray Bowen].
I am interested in cultivating a gentle curiosity, attentiveness and, if possible, a sense of humor in the clients I am privileged to meet. Our family experience informs the way we experience ourselves and how we make our way in relationships. I'm interested in exploring practical avenues for effecting communication that includes mindful awareness, appropriate boundaries and empathic connection. As reactivity is practically identified and calming is learned, I want to leaven the re-discovery or re-defining of a life narrative where, courage, integrity and joy are woven in. I want to encourage growth in those areas where healing is needed.
I have a general practice that has been informed by early training in family systems theory [Murray Bowen].
I am interested in cultivating a gentle curiosity, attentiveness and, if possible, a sense of humor in the clients I am privileged to meet. Our family experience informs the way we experience ourselves and how we make our way in relationships. I'm interested in exploring practical avenues for effecting communication that includes mindful awareness, appropriate boundaries and empathic connection. As reactivity is practically identified and calming is learned, I want to leaven the re-discovery or re-defining of a life narrative where, courage, integrity and joy are woven in. I want to encourage growth in those areas where healing is needed.
I have spent my career working with persons across the lifespan, providing individual, group, family, parent-child, and couples therapy. My therapeutic approach focuses on using your strengths to help you develop coping strategies for difficulties you are experiencing. I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship and the value of hearing your story. My commitment to you includes a belief that things can and will begin to get better. Much of my work has been with trauma survivors, and I have witnessed and been humbled by the power of resiliency and posttraumatic growth.
I have spent my career working with persons across the lifespan, providing individual, group, family, parent-child, and couples therapy. My therapeutic approach focuses on using your strengths to help you develop coping strategies for difficulties you are experiencing. I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship and the value of hearing your story. My commitment to you includes a belief that things can and will begin to get better. Much of my work has been with trauma survivors, and I have witnessed and been humbled by the power of resiliency and posttraumatic growth.
Lorraine Rauen
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
Alexandria, VA 22308 (Online Only)
I draw upon numerous modalities, such as, emotionally focused, inference based CBT, IFS, Gottman, psychodynamic and family systems.
Are you feeling anxious or sad or dealing with trauma? Perhaps you are struggling with your marriage or other relationships. Do you feel concerned about your children? Or maybe life is presenting obstacles surrounding chronic illness or life transitions? I integrate a holistic approach and treatments to improve mental health and quality of life. I will listen attentively and assist you in exploring and understanding your innate self awareness. I will teach you specific ways to shift thoughts and behaviors that will calm your body and provide relief and reduction of symptoms.
I draw upon numerous modalities, such as, emotionally focused, inference based CBT, IFS, Gottman, psychodynamic and family systems.
Are you feeling anxious or sad or dealing with trauma? Perhaps you are struggling with your marriage or other relationships. Do you feel concerned about your children? Or maybe life is presenting obstacles surrounding chronic illness or life transitions? I integrate a holistic approach and treatments to improve mental health and quality of life. I will listen attentively and assist you in exploring and understanding your innate self awareness. I will teach you specific ways to shift thoughts and behaviors that will calm your body and provide relief and reduction of symptoms.
Jaime E Holtzman
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Alexandria, VA 22308
With extensive experience working with children, adolescents, and families, I specialize in addressing a wide range of concerns across the lifespan. Whether you're navigating life transitions, family changes, grief, social difficulties, parenting, managing stress, or seeking support for mental health challenges such as anxiety, I am here to help.
With extensive experience working with children, adolescents, and families, I specialize in addressing a wide range of concerns across the lifespan. Whether you're navigating life transitions, family changes, grief, social difficulties, parenting, managing stress, or seeking support for mental health challenges such as anxiety, I am here to help.
Laura Arriaza
Pre-Licensed Professional, S-CSW, MSW, CSAC
Verified Verified
Alexandria, VA 22308 (Online Only)
Laura has experience with individual and group therapy, as well as conflict resolution and family sessions.
Laura is a bilingual Spanish-speaking clinician. She believes that positive changes are made through relationships that are supportive while empowering the client to make their own choices. She has spent most of her career fostering safe and affirming environments and has made it her mission to normalize making mental health a priority. Laura is a supervisee in clinical social work and a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor. She is currently registered with the state and is working towards licensure.
Laura has experience with individual and group therapy, as well as conflict resolution and family sessions.
Laura is a bilingual Spanish-speaking clinician. She believes that positive changes are made through relationships that are supportive while empowering the client to make their own choices. She has spent most of her career fostering safe and affirming environments and has made it her mission to normalize making mental health a priority. Laura is a supervisee in clinical social work and a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor. She is currently registered with the state and is working towards licensure.
Breaking Through: A Clinical & Consulting Firm
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Alexandria, VA 22308
Navigating the world right now can be extremely challenging especially if you are a woman. Are you the "dependable" friend or family member that is "always there"? Do you have difficulty saying no due to feelings of guilt or fear of acceptance? Have you worked your entire life to do everything just right and now you’re finding difficulty achieving happiness and fulfillment due to excessive worrying and preoccupation with perfectionism? Would you describe yourself as someone who goes after their goals and beats the odds despite life's curved balls? If any of this sounds familiar, then you’ve stumbled on the right profile.
Navigating the world right now can be extremely challenging especially if you are a woman. Are you the "dependable" friend or family member that is "always there"? Do you have difficulty saying no due to feelings of guilt or fear of acceptance? Have you worked your entire life to do everything just right and now you’re finding difficulty achieving happiness and fulfillment due to excessive worrying and preoccupation with perfectionism? Would you describe yourself as someone who goes after their goals and beats the odds despite life's curved balls? If any of this sounds familiar, then you’ve stumbled on the right profile.
I provide couple counseling and individual psychotherapy to adults and adolescents with presenting concerns, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, grief and bereavement. In therapy, I focus on the individual strengths and wisdom of each person in an effort to support and assist their ability to make positive, effective, and mindful changes in their lives. Through a collaborative and caring relationship, I aim to create a safe space in which individuals and couples can increase their psychological insight, rework coping strategies, grieve losses, process traumas, and increase their overall well-being.
I provide couple counseling and individual psychotherapy to adults and adolescents with presenting concerns, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, grief and bereavement. In therapy, I focus on the individual strengths and wisdom of each person in an effort to support and assist their ability to make positive, effective, and mindful changes in their lives. Through a collaborative and caring relationship, I aim to create a safe space in which individuals and couples can increase their psychological insight, rework coping strategies, grieve losses, process traumas, and increase their overall well-being.
Kim Whyte
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MAC, SAP, CPCS, CCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Alexandria, VA 22308
Waitlist for new clients
Treating you with respect, empathy, and positive regard is my personal commitment. We will collaborate on an individualized plan to provide counseling, support, and prevention services for individuals, couples, and organizations. Challenges addressed include: grief, anxiety, relationship challenges, parenting, inclusivity, career transitions, multicultural sensitivity, depression, sleep challenges, trauma, combat-related symptoms, communication skills. DOT SAP Evaluations, alcohol & substance use assessments, and emotional wellness coaching
Treating you with respect, empathy, and positive regard is my personal commitment. We will collaborate on an individualized plan to provide counseling, support, and prevention services for individuals, couples, and organizations. Challenges addressed include: grief, anxiety, relationship challenges, parenting, inclusivity, career transitions, multicultural sensitivity, depression, sleep challenges, trauma, combat-related symptoms, communication skills. DOT SAP Evaluations, alcohol & substance use assessments, and emotional wellness coaching
Stacey Karpen Dohn
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
Alexandria, VA 22308 (Online Only)
I work with children, adolescents, and adults facing whatever challenges that arise in the many different chapters of our lives. In addition to general psychotherapy I also provide specialized care in the exploration of sexual orientation and gender identity with youth, teens, adults and their families as they navigate through the social and emotional aspects of life.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults facing whatever challenges that arise in the many different chapters of our lives. In addition to general psychotherapy I also provide specialized care in the exploration of sexual orientation and gender identity with youth, teens, adults and their families as they navigate through the social and emotional aspects of life.
Chesley H Simpson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, GC-C
Verified Verified
Alexandria, VA 22308 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Grief Counselor. I have been working in the field of loss, grief and life transitions since 2014. Grief is a normal, human reaction and can arise out of retirement, loss of safety after a trauma, or loss of some fundamental element of your identity. As a clinician, I have extensive experience working with clients who have experienced various types of grief and loss. I have a true passion for this work of helping others through life transitions and finding hope again.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Grief Counselor. I have been working in the field of loss, grief and life transitions since 2014. Grief is a normal, human reaction and can arise out of retirement, loss of safety after a trauma, or loss of some fundamental element of your identity. As a clinician, I have extensive experience working with clients who have experienced various types of grief and loss. I have a true passion for this work of helping others through life transitions and finding hope again.
Becki Porter-Harmon
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, BCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Alexandria, VA 22308
Forty plus years of experience in the field have shown that a compassionate, individual approach is the most effective starting point. I offer a variety of approaches, so that clients will find what works best for their healing journey. These approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Experiential Therapy, Mind-Body/Somatic approaches, Psychodynamic approaches, and Mindfulness techniques. My work is trauma informed and strength/hope oriented. Clients seeking help with anxiety, depression, grief/loss, and life transitions will be able to develop insight through self-discovery and coping skills to make changes that heal.
Forty plus years of experience in the field have shown that a compassionate, individual approach is the most effective starting point. I offer a variety of approaches, so that clients will find what works best for their healing journey. These approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Experiential Therapy, Mind-Body/Somatic approaches, Psychodynamic approaches, and Mindfulness techniques. My work is trauma informed and strength/hope oriented. Clients seeking help with anxiety, depression, grief/loss, and life transitions will be able to develop insight through self-discovery and coping skills to make changes that heal.
For more than twenty years, clients have taught me about frustration, worry, sadness and striving to feel better. I work with clients who want to be happier and less anxious, who want to improve their performance, and who want to interact positively in important relationships. Working together, we identify and increase patterns of behavior and ways of thinking that are most productive, eliminating unhealthy behaviors. I also share tools for growth, updating my clients about research findings pertinent to their concerns. Solution-oriented therapy allows clients to set and achieve their goals, becoming happier and more optimistic in the process.
For more than twenty years, clients have taught me about frustration, worry, sadness and striving to feel better. I work with clients who want to be happier and less anxious, who want to improve their performance, and who want to interact positively in important relationships. Working together, we identify and increase patterns of behavior and ways of thinking that are most productive, eliminating unhealthy behaviors. I also share tools for growth, updating my clients about research findings pertinent to their concerns. Solution-oriented therapy allows clients to set and achieve their goals, becoming happier and more optimistic in the process.
Lori Ward
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Alexandria, VA 22308 (Online Only)
I enjoy working with clients ages 18+. I have received special training working with individuals struggling with changing problematic behaviors, cycles, and thoughts. I also work with clients struggling with challenging issues such as Anxiety and Depression. I go beyond traditional "talk therapy". My goal as your therapist is to teach you the tools you need to create the change you are looking for. This includes providing the knowledge to maintain the progress you make during therapy and the confidence to face any obstacles after therapy.
I enjoy working with clients ages 18+. I have received special training working with individuals struggling with changing problematic behaviors, cycles, and thoughts. I also work with clients struggling with challenging issues such as Anxiety and Depression. I go beyond traditional "talk therapy". My goal as your therapist is to teach you the tools you need to create the change you are looking for. This includes providing the knowledge to maintain the progress you make during therapy and the confidence to face any obstacles after therapy.
Tribus Solutions
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACHP-SW
Verified Verified
Alexandria, VA 22308
Are you in transition or feeling stressed? Seeking balance, a new pathway, a way to a life of your own design? We can help you sort things through and feel more settled within yourself no matter whether you're coping with ailing parents, a new baby, the need for a job change, a move, relationship issues and more. In need of something more intensive? We offer individual and group travel retreats to accelerate your gains.
Are you in transition or feeling stressed? Seeking balance, a new pathway, a way to a life of your own design? We can help you sort things through and feel more settled within yourself no matter whether you're coping with ailing parents, a new baby, the need for a job change, a move, relationship issues and more. In need of something more intensive? We offer individual and group travel retreats to accelerate your gains.
We, at Alexandria Place Therapy, value authentic and genuine connection with our clients and their families. We believe this connection is the groundwork for all work we do with clients. Alexandria Place Therapy offers therapeutic services in Old Town Alexandria. Our clinicians have spent their careers working with children, adolescents, young adults and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties, trauma and loss. Collectively, we bring over thirty years of experience to our work and aim to offer help in vulnerable times. Our experience and specialized training afford us the opportunity to tailor treatment to meet your unique needs.
We, at Alexandria Place Therapy, value authentic and genuine connection with our clients and their families. We believe this connection is the groundwork for all work we do with clients. Alexandria Place Therapy offers therapeutic services in Old Town Alexandria. Our clinicians have spent their careers working with children, adolescents, young adults and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties, trauma and loss. Collectively, we bring over thirty years of experience to our work and aim to offer help in vulnerable times. Our experience and specialized training afford us the opportunity to tailor treatment to meet your unique needs.
Shelton P Poulter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Alexandria, VA 22308 (Online Only)
Day to day life can be exhausting, stressful and anxiety inducing. It is easier said than done to “enjoy the little things in life,” when we have so many outside pressures weighing on us. When we feel overwhelmed by these pressures our mental health and personal relationships can suffer. When our environment seems too overwhelming we can find ourselves getting stuck repeating the same non-productive behaviors. Children seem unmanageable, we don't feel as connected to our partners or spouses anymore and we don't even recognize ourselves. I hope to assist you and yours in managing difficult times and strengthening your relationships.
Day to day life can be exhausting, stressful and anxiety inducing. It is easier said than done to “enjoy the little things in life,” when we have so many outside pressures weighing on us. When we feel overwhelmed by these pressures our mental health and personal relationships can suffer. When our environment seems too overwhelming we can find ourselves getting stuck repeating the same non-productive behaviors. Children seem unmanageable, we don't feel as connected to our partners or spouses anymore and we don't even recognize ourselves. I hope to assist you and yours in managing difficult times and strengthening your relationships.
Harleigh Humphries
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Alexandria, VA 22308 (Online Only)
Hi there! As a Resident in Counseling, I provide services to adolescents, adults, couples, and families and specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, burnout, grief, trauma, marriage and relationship conflicts. I believe that therapy looks different for every person and that there is no "one size fits all" approach. I always aim to provide a welcoming space where you can feel safe and comfortable while you go through your own journey of growth and healing.
Hi there! As a Resident in Counseling, I provide services to adolescents, adults, couples, and families and specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, burnout, grief, trauma, marriage and relationship conflicts. I believe that therapy looks different for every person and that there is no "one size fits all" approach. I always aim to provide a welcoming space where you can feel safe and comfortable while you go through your own journey of growth and healing.
Yesenia Hernandez
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Alexandria, VA 22308 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Life’s storms can seem isolating, but you don't have to navigate them alone. Together, we will look at patterns/themes and past events that are causing distress, as well as, barriers that keep you feeling stuck. I strive to create a safe, welcoming, and confidential environment to help nurture personal growth, self-awareness, and resilience. As your therapist, I take a collaborative approach offering support that helps facilitate growth in insight about yourself and tools that can help bring about positive change in your own life.
Life’s storms can seem isolating, but you don't have to navigate them alone. Together, we will look at patterns/themes and past events that are causing distress, as well as, barriers that keep you feeling stuck. I strive to create a safe, welcoming, and confidential environment to help nurture personal growth, self-awareness, and resilience. As your therapist, I take a collaborative approach offering support that helps facilitate growth in insight about yourself and tools that can help bring about positive change in your own life.
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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.