Family Therapy in Arlington, VA

I'm a bilingual, Hispanic-American Licensed Professional Counselor with over 12 years of experience helping couples and individuals. I believe counseling is a side-by-side journey between the counselor and the client to explore ways to grow and to gain better understanding of life circumstances, mental health illness, and family and relational struggles. I use a solution-focused approach and cognitive-behavioral interventions with a spiritual focus to help my clients reach their goals.

As a licensed professional counselor in Virginia and Washington, DC, I offer support to individuals navigating various life challenges. I provide a safe and nurturing space for clients to explore their emotions, overcome obstacles, and achieve personal growth. Whether you're a professional seeking work-life balance, a new mom adjusting to parenthood, or a caretaker managing family responsibilities, I am here to help.

“The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction not a destination” – Carl Rogers. Are you feeling stuck and lost in a cycle of repetition? Are you unsure how to change your relationship with yourself and others? I am experienced in treating adults, children, and adolescents, who have struggled with a combination of issues. Additionally, I have a special interest in couples therapy and work out of a Gottman and Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy perspective. My areas of expertise include trauma, anxiety, panic, depression, and adjustment disorders.

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.

It's finally time to focus on evolving, letting go of things that no longer serve you. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioner approved by the Virginia Board of Counseling. I have worked in college, hospital, and outpatient settings with kids, teens, and adults. I have extensive work and experience with substance use and abuse, trauma, stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD and behavioral struggles, relationship issues, narcissistic abuse, sports related injuries and stress, and major life transitions. Additionally, I have experience working with parents, couples and family dynamics.

My name is Claiborne Christian, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the State of Florida as well as a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Virginia. my style of therapy a style that I called Grace-based therapy has a little bit of cognitive-behavioral a lot of stuff that I've learned in Sunday school, and it blends motivational interviewing and Rational emotive therapy as well. The type of clients I have worked with has varied from teens in the midst of adolescent angst to First Responders who are dealing with the trauma of the most recent issue. I like to say let's talk and let's see if we are a fit.

Are you a first or second-generation immigrant woman feeling torn between the expectations of your family and the yearnings of your own heart? Do you find yourself grappling with the weight of cultural obligations while striving to pursue your own dreams? You're not alone, and I want you to know that there is a safe space where your voice can be heard and your journey embraced. As a licensed therapist and a second-generation immigrant woman, I intimately understand the unique struggles you face, including cultural identity conflicts, and acculturation stress. It's possible to find clarity and empowerment amidst the complexity.

Hola, my name is Amanda Thenor. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Master Social Worker in Virginia. I have 10 years of professional work experience. I am here to support you in taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life and regaining a sense of self. I have experience in helping clients of all ages (children, teens, and adults) with stress, depression, family conflict, self-image, anxiety, psychosis, relationship issues, trauma, sleep disorders, addiction, anger management, mood disorders, and much more.

I bring to each therapy session years of training, experience, and insights. I've been married for 49 years, with children and grandchildren I dearly love. My focus is on helping you solve your problems, whether they be with your family, spouse, significant other. It's been said that either we go through life or life goes through us. We all need to learn to navigate this life so we find more joy and happiness. I also work with custody and visitation issues, and, have worked with many children over the years. I enjoy individual therapy as well.

I specialize in treating adults experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, stress, and difficulties due to relationship and family dynamics. I support individuals and couples in their relationships and personal growth. Your patterns might be keeping you from connecting with your authentic self and living a fulfilling life. But you can change this. Therapy will be our shared path to your self-discovery and well-being.

I believe that freedom from emotional hijack is found in noticing, naming, & knowing. I am a licensed clinical therapist (telehealth for VA, DC, NC, VT, & WV) specializing in counseling adults, teens, & relationships, of all identities, orientations, & lifestyles. My areas of focus include trauma, abuse, anxiety, depression, adjustment challenges, grief/loss, stress reduction, LGBTQIA+ concerns & identity issues, family disruptions, polyamory/ENM/CNM, & relationships challenges (in no particular order). Other topics: those preyed on online, catfished, or who have experienced misattributed parentage (MPE) after a DNA test.

I specialize in working with adolescents, adults, and families struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship difficulties, and adoption. As an army retiree, I have expertise working with military and veteran community clients and personally understand the strengths and challenges that come with our lifestyle. Additionally, I have a special interest in families of adoption and working through attachment, as my 28-year-old daughter joined my family at 15 months old. With all clients and families, I blend insight, understanding, listening, and offering solutions in order to help people get where they want to go.

Are you trying to create a more fulfilling life? Do you feel like you get in your own way sometimes, but you’re not sure why? Are you overwhelmed by thoughts and urges you can’t get out of your mind? Do you feel like the only way to stop them is to do specific things, over and over again? Would you like to understand why your child struggles to achieve his or her potential at school? Whether you’re entering therapy or starting psychological testing, your goals for working with a psychologist will be unique.

My mission is to work with your child to achieve their full potential. I design plans that incorporate the natural environment to develop life skills and unlock your child’s tremendous potential. My approach is rooted in science and driven by daily insight from interacting with your child. As a parent of a child on the autism spectrum and a professional, I have had extensive experience working with children with special needs and training parents. I understand the challenges that your family faces. I believe that parent involvement plays a crucial role in the intervention and I want to give the best support to continue the work.

My therapeutic approach is eclectic, typically using “Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy,” using interventions from “Adlerian Therapy,” “Cognitive Therapy,” “Reality Therapy,” “Rational-Emotive Behavior Therapy,” “Gestalt Therapy,” and “Strategic Family Therapy” when deemed appropriate. I have had specialized training in a variety of areas including, but not limited to, Mood Disorders - including Depression and Anxiety, Anger Related Issues/Disturbances, Behavior Problems, Familial Relations, Substance Abuse, and Crisis Intervention.

Are you tired of feeling depressed, anxious and need a change? I offer a safe atmosphere for children, teens, and adults struggling with life challenges, trauma, mental illness, self-esteem, & strained family/couple dynamics. I can help you explore emotions and overcome your struggles! I use approaches including: cognitive behavioral therapy, person-centered, family systems, meditation, and creative arts techniques. I'm certified in Accelerated Resolution Trauma Therapy. I believe it takes courage to attend therapy and I provide empathy in every client session. I am caring, warm, compassionate, and I would love to help you!

I have been a practicing psychotherapist in the metropolitan area for the past 25 years. I received my B.A. from the University of Virginia and MSW from Catholic University. Emotional distress, as uncomfortable as it is, represents not only an opportunity to heal, but a chance to grow. It can be a chance to discover how to be effective at reaching one's objectives and achieving fulfillment, whether it be emotional, relational, or professional. My aim is to assist in this process.

My name is Tamara Powell LCSW, CSOTP, CCTP, RPT. I provide a warm, safe, and supportive environment in which my clients can explore the issues and challenges they face. I strongly believe in the power of the therapeutic partnership to help uncover the strengths and resources we all possess in order to bring about the changes we desire in our lives. I feel privileged to be able to offer my assistance to others on this shared journey and commend you for reaching out for help to make things better.

Yozaira Leon-Santiago, Virginia License 0701008987. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 10 years of experience in the behavioral healthcare field. Currently I am a Bilingual (Spanish) mental health clinician in a detention center working with young immigrants. Before that, I served as MST (Multisystemic) therapist in the community that dealt with juveniles with serious criminal offenses and are possibly abusing substances. I am experienced with the emotional problems that occur in adults, adolescents and children. I have specialized training with family therapy, trauma depression and anxiety.