Therapists in Alexandria, VA
Marissa Cassens
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Alexandria, VA 22314
I have extensive experience working with clients who struggle with eating disorders, depressive and anxiety disorders, chronic pain, grief and dementia.
I strongly believe my clients are the experts in their own lives and can experience healing and personal growth through regaining self-efficacy in their own abilities. My goals are to provide an empathetic, genuine, and constructive space for growth and healing. I utilize evidence-based modalities of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and motivational interviewing to assist clients in addressing negative thought patterns, gain acceptance towards themselves, and increase their tool box of helpful coping skills.
I have extensive experience working with clients who struggle with eating disorders, depressive and anxiety disorders, chronic pain, grief and dementia.
I strongly believe my clients are the experts in their own lives and can experience healing and personal growth through regaining self-efficacy in their own abilities. My goals are to provide an empathetic, genuine, and constructive space for growth and healing. I utilize evidence-based modalities of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and motivational interviewing to assist clients in addressing negative thought patterns, gain acceptance towards themselves, and increase their tool box of helpful coping skills.
Kelly Clemente
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Alexandria, VA 22314
Most of us have experienced trauma and loss, at varying degrees.
Kelly Clemente is a Resident in Counseling with 8 years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about helping adolescents, adults, couples, and families address their unique challenges and live more fulfilled lives. Kelly specializes in treating special needs children, drug-addicted youth, pregnant teens, struggling birthmothers, eating-disordered adults, grieving widows, sexual trauma survivors, and victims of domestic violence. Kelly utilizes multiple treatment approaches including mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapy.
Most of us have experienced trauma and loss, at varying degrees.
Kelly Clemente is a Resident in Counseling with 8 years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about helping adolescents, adults, couples, and families address their unique challenges and live more fulfilled lives. Kelly specializes in treating special needs children, drug-addicted youth, pregnant teens, struggling birthmothers, eating-disordered adults, grieving widows, sexual trauma survivors, and victims of domestic violence. Kelly utilizes multiple treatment approaches including mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapy.
Allison Gasca-Backman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MPH
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Alexandria, VA 22301 (Online Only)
I primarily meet with adults as individual clients, although I also have experience working with adolescents and families. My ideal clients are goal-oriented and eager to gain insight into the dynamics and forces that are causing them discomfort. I have worked with individuals who have experienced depression, anxiety, immigration stress, past and current trauma, eating disorders, grief, pregnancy, issues with acculturation and identity formation, and the general stress of living and functioning in a world that is often unkind to folks of marginalized identities.
I primarily meet with adults as individual clients, although I also have experience working with adolescents and families. My ideal clients are goal-oriented and eager to gain insight into the dynamics and forces that are causing them discomfort. I have worked with individuals who have experienced depression, anxiety, immigration stress, past and current trauma, eating disorders, grief, pregnancy, issues with acculturation and identity formation, and the general stress of living and functioning in a world that is often unkind to folks of marginalized identities.
Eermene Piaro
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Alexandria, VA 22304
Hello! I'm a licensed professional therapist with four years of experience specializing in outpatient counseling. My practice encompasses working with children, adolescents, and adults dealing with various challenges, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, grief, trauma, autism spectrum disorder, LGBTQ+ issues, life stage transition difficulties, and other mental health disorders. Taking the initiative to pursue a more fulfilling and happier life requires courage, and I commend you for taking that first step towards change. I'm here to provide you with the support and empowerment you need on your journey.
Hello! I'm a licensed professional therapist with four years of experience specializing in outpatient counseling. My practice encompasses working with children, adolescents, and adults dealing with various challenges, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, grief, trauma, autism spectrum disorder, LGBTQ+ issues, life stage transition difficulties, and other mental health disorders. Taking the initiative to pursue a more fulfilling and happier life requires courage, and I commend you for taking that first step towards change. I'm here to provide you with the support and empowerment you need on your journey.
Tara Newton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Alexandria, VA 22314
Tara has experience working with adolescents & adults contending with an array of mood disorders, challenges related to grief & loss, self-efficacy, stress & anger management, PTSD & conflict resolution. She has worked extensively with individuals and families experiencing trauma, abuse & domestic violence. Tele-health & face to face modalities are provided.
Tara has experience working with adolescents & adults contending with an array of mood disorders, challenges related to grief & loss, self-efficacy, stress & anger management, PTSD & conflict resolution. She has worked extensively with individuals and families experiencing trauma, abuse & domestic violence. Tele-health & face to face modalities are provided.
Hela Baer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, E-RYT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Alexandria, VA 22314
Welcome! I'm an integrative therapist and work with teens and adults experiencing challenges related to trauma, grief/loss, anxiety, depression, LGBTQIA2+ identities and relationships, and intercultural experiences and family dynamics. It can feel really hard and isolating to navigate these challenges alone, especially in a world in which we're experiencing so much pain, violence, and uncertainty about the future. Working with a therapist can create a caring, compassionate space in your life to explore your inner and outer worlds, nurture your resilience, and cultivate joy and healing.
Welcome! I'm an integrative therapist and work with teens and adults experiencing challenges related to trauma, grief/loss, anxiety, depression, LGBTQIA2+ identities and relationships, and intercultural experiences and family dynamics. It can feel really hard and isolating to navigate these challenges alone, especially in a world in which we're experiencing so much pain, violence, and uncertainty about the future. Working with a therapist can create a caring, compassionate space in your life to explore your inner and outer worlds, nurture your resilience, and cultivate joy and healing.
Eeremene Piaro
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Alexandria, VA 22304
Hello! I'm a licensed professional therapist with four years of experience specializing in outpatient counseling. My practice encompasses working with children, adolescents, and adults dealing with various challenges, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, grief, trauma, autism spectrum disorder, LGBTQ+ issues, life stage transition difficulties, and other mental health disorders. Taking the initiative to pursue a more fulfilling and happier life requires courage, and I commend you for taking that first step towards change. I'm here to provide you with the support and empowerment you need on your journey.
Hello! I'm a licensed professional therapist with four years of experience specializing in outpatient counseling. My practice encompasses working with children, adolescents, and adults dealing with various challenges, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, grief, trauma, autism spectrum disorder, LGBTQ+ issues, life stage transition difficulties, and other mental health disorders. Taking the initiative to pursue a more fulfilling and happier life requires courage, and I commend you for taking that first step towards change. I'm here to provide you with the support and empowerment you need on your journey.
Kieran Evans
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MHS, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Alexandria, VA 22314 (Online Only)
I provide individual therapy to adults who are coping with various life circumstances including life stage transitions, grief, relationship stress, anxiety and depression.
Sometimes we think of our life as a story with a beginning, middle and end. But life rarely feels this simple and linear. Our experiences change the way we view ourselves and the world around us especially when we endure pain and loss; our identity shifts, and the story we've told gets tangled up. It is normal to become disoriented and scared when we feel ourselves changing. Maybe we seem more lonely, less fulfilled, or lost. I see it as my responsibility to be a partner/guide for you so you feel more oriented, less alone, more able to recognize your innate strengths and ability to heal and to ultimately author a story of growth.
I provide individual therapy to adults who are coping with various life circumstances including life stage transitions, grief, relationship stress, anxiety and depression.
Sometimes we think of our life as a story with a beginning, middle and end. But life rarely feels this simple and linear. Our experiences change the way we view ourselves and the world around us especially when we endure pain and loss; our identity shifts, and the story we've told gets tangled up. It is normal to become disoriented and scared when we feel ourselves changing. Maybe we seem more lonely, less fulfilled, or lost. I see it as my responsibility to be a partner/guide for you so you feel more oriented, less alone, more able to recognize your innate strengths and ability to heal and to ultimately author a story of growth.
Mari J Itzkowitz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, TAC
Verified Verified
Alexandria, VA 22306
Everyone experiences loss. Seldom do we allow ourselves to fully experience loss or it's impact. When someone dies, we change jobs, or even have a child, there is loss. When we choose to address these losses, past or present, we can begin to heal, and with healing comes unlimited possibility. I work with families/individuals/children and the impact family dynamics have on their lives; adoptees and their families as they deal their losses; bereaved individuals and groups after the death of a loved one; transitional loss and role adjustment included "empty nest"; corporate downsizing; career counseling; and relationship issues.
Everyone experiences loss. Seldom do we allow ourselves to fully experience loss or it's impact. When someone dies, we change jobs, or even have a child, there is loss. When we choose to address these losses, past or present, we can begin to heal, and with healing comes unlimited possibility. I work with families/individuals/children and the impact family dynamics have on their lives; adoptees and their families as they deal their losses; bereaved individuals and groups after the death of a loved one; transitional loss and role adjustment included "empty nest"; corporate downsizing; career counseling; and relationship issues.
Chelsea Barbosa
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Alexandria, VA 22302 (Online Only)
My ultimate goal is to empower clients to live a fulfilling and meaningful life, free from the burdens of trauma and grief.
Hey there! My name is Chelsea and I'm excited to potentially be apart of your journey. Many of us have experienced crushing situations that leave a lasting impact on our hearts. Whether you've struggled to maintain a relationship with your family or feel burnt-out from life, stress can weigh heavily on us. My guiding philosophy for your mental health is rooted in support, challenges, and encouragement, as I help you achieve a life that feels free, whole, and healthy.
My ultimate goal is to empower clients to live a fulfilling and meaningful life, free from the burdens of trauma and grief.
Hey there! My name is Chelsea and I'm excited to potentially be apart of your journey. Many of us have experienced crushing situations that leave a lasting impact on our hearts. Whether you've struggled to maintain a relationship with your family or feel burnt-out from life, stress can weigh heavily on us. My guiding philosophy for your mental health is rooted in support, challenges, and encouragement, as I help you achieve a life that feels free, whole, and healthy.
Monica Woropaj, M.A., LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Alexandria, VA 22314 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
For faster response call and leave a message. I work with motivated adults who are experiencing challenges that impact their ability to live a satisfying life. I assist clients to develop and practice appropriate boundaries, skills, and gain personal insight. Therapy offers an opportunity to understand more about yourself assisting you to make changes that lead to greater happiness and satisfaction. I offer Psychotherapy to address: Relationship Issues, Depression, Anxiety, Work/Home Stress, Life Transitions, Grief and Loss, Post Abortion Healing, Guilt/Shame, Healing from Current and Past Trauma, and Interpersonal Relations.
For faster response call and leave a message. I work with motivated adults who are experiencing challenges that impact their ability to live a satisfying life. I assist clients to develop and practice appropriate boundaries, skills, and gain personal insight. Therapy offers an opportunity to understand more about yourself assisting you to make changes that lead to greater happiness and satisfaction. I offer Psychotherapy to address: Relationship Issues, Depression, Anxiety, Work/Home Stress, Life Transitions, Grief and Loss, Post Abortion Healing, Guilt/Shame, Healing from Current and Past Trauma, and Interpersonal Relations.
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Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Alexandria, VA 22314
I specialize in grief and loss, including infertility and divorce, trauma, depression and loneliness, relationship and family issues.
Life doesn’t often go according to our plans. Unmet needs and expectations can leave deep and invisible scars. That doesn’t mean you’re broken, it means you’re human. I work with individuals to increase self-acceptance and self-awareness, build empathy, and improve the quality of their relationships. My hope is to support your journey to express, explore, and discover who you are and who you want to be.
I specialize in grief and loss, including infertility and divorce, trauma, depression and loneliness, relationship and family issues.
Life doesn’t often go according to our plans. Unmet needs and expectations can leave deep and invisible scars. That doesn’t mean you’re broken, it means you’re human. I work with individuals to increase self-acceptance and self-awareness, build empathy, and improve the quality of their relationships. My hope is to support your journey to express, explore, and discover who you are and who you want to be.
Danielle K Honeywood
Resident in Counseling, MDiv, MS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Alexandria, VA 22314
I offer care for individuals (adults, adolescents), couples, and families who are experiencing life difficulties - depression, divorce, grief, relationship issues.
I enjoy working with clients from a variety of cultures and backgrounds. I believe that each person who seek counseling is ready for change. It is my role as a counselor to partner with the client on their journey to wholeness and healing by using interventions based on comprehensive assessments to determine the client's therapeutic needs.
I offer care for individuals (adults, adolescents), couples, and families who are experiencing life difficulties - depression, divorce, grief, relationship issues.
I enjoy working with clients from a variety of cultures and backgrounds. I believe that each person who seek counseling is ready for change. It is my role as a counselor to partner with the client on their journey to wholeness and healing by using interventions based on comprehensive assessments to determine the client's therapeutic needs.
Dawn Higgins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Alexandria, VA 22314
I have over 20 years experience in the field of grief and loss, difficult relationships, and traumatic brain injury.
Every person experiences challenging times in life and making the decision to seek professional counseling can be helpful. These last two years during the pandemic have been particularly hard and have magnified the things that may not be working in our lives. However, I believe, difficult life situations can lead to positive change. I view therapy as a collaborative approach where you, the client, set the goals and I, the therapist, guide you with my professional knowledge in finding solutions, feeling relief, and making a better life.
I have over 20 years experience in the field of grief and loss, difficult relationships, and traumatic brain injury.
Every person experiences challenging times in life and making the decision to seek professional counseling can be helpful. These last two years during the pandemic have been particularly hard and have magnified the things that may not be working in our lives. However, I believe, difficult life situations can lead to positive change. I view therapy as a collaborative approach where you, the client, set the goals and I, the therapist, guide you with my professional knowledge in finding solutions, feeling relief, and making a better life.
Jennifer Trainor
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Alexandria, VA 22314
Waitlist for new clients
Hello! Always working together, we create experiential plans and varied, flexible routines that are specifically tailored to your needs & goals; while also navigating through topics and challenges such as: Grief, Loss, Complex Post-Traumatic Growth/Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Interpersonal & Intrapersonal Struggles, Parent Education, Affirming Neurodiversity Interventions, LGBTQ+ Identity Exploration, Systemic Oppression & Multicultural Diversity, etc. by using a myriad of cutting edge, personalized, evidence-based treatments to reduce internalizing (i.e. depression/anxiety) & externalizing (substance abuse/acting out) challenges.
Hello! Always working together, we create experiential plans and varied, flexible routines that are specifically tailored to your needs & goals; while also navigating through topics and challenges such as: Grief, Loss, Complex Post-Traumatic Growth/Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Interpersonal & Intrapersonal Struggles, Parent Education, Affirming Neurodiversity Interventions, LGBTQ+ Identity Exploration, Systemic Oppression & Multicultural Diversity, etc. by using a myriad of cutting edge, personalized, evidence-based treatments to reduce internalizing (i.e. depression/anxiety) & externalizing (substance abuse/acting out) challenges.
Stephanie Dawn Cook
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Alexandria, VA 22314
Do you need help with depression or anxiety? Are you struggling to recover from grief or loss? Have you experienced trauma? I would like the chance to listen to your story and help you build resilience and confidence. Instead of over-focusing on what's difficult in your life, we will work on developing your strengths and building on your best qualities. By finding and enhancing your inner resources you can better manage stress, depression, and the challenges that life presents. You can develop the positive-thinking skills that will help you manage better. We will develop your own step by step action plan to make change happen.
Do you need help with depression or anxiety? Are you struggling to recover from grief or loss? Have you experienced trauma? I would like the chance to listen to your story and help you build resilience and confidence. Instead of over-focusing on what's difficult in your life, we will work on developing your strengths and building on your best qualities. By finding and enhancing your inner resources you can better manage stress, depression, and the challenges that life presents. You can develop the positive-thinking skills that will help you manage better. We will develop your own step by step action plan to make change happen.
Eeremene Piaro
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Alexandria, VA 22304
Hello! I'm a licensed professional therapist with four years of experience specializing in outpatient counseling. My practice encompasses working with children, adolescents, and adults dealing with various challenges, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, grief, trauma, autism spectrum disorder, LGBTQ+ issues, life stage transition difficulties, and other mental health disorders. Taking the initiative to pursue a more fulfilling and happier life requires courage, and I commend you for taking that first step towards change. I'm here to provide you with the support and empowerment you need on your journey.
Hello! I'm a licensed professional therapist with four years of experience specializing in outpatient counseling. My practice encompasses working with children, adolescents, and adults dealing with various challenges, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, grief, trauma, autism spectrum disorder, LGBTQ+ issues, life stage transition difficulties, and other mental health disorders. Taking the initiative to pursue a more fulfilling and happier life requires courage, and I commend you for taking that first step towards change. I'm here to provide you with the support and empowerment you need on your journey.
Jenny Pfeiffer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Alexandria, VA 22301
Waitlist for new clients
I work with those struggling with childhood trauma, PTSD, complex grief, depression, relationship issues.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Certified Life Coach. My approach to therapy is to help clients identify, understand, and ultimately change the areas in their lives that have contributed to emotional and relationship pain. I deeply believe that to have the breakthrough we need in current relationships we must understand our history and how it profoundly colors and impacts us as adults. Once we learn to own our history, it no longer owns us.
I work with those struggling with childhood trauma, PTSD, complex grief, depression, relationship issues.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Certified Life Coach. My approach to therapy is to help clients identify, understand, and ultimately change the areas in their lives that have contributed to emotional and relationship pain. I deeply believe that to have the breakthrough we need in current relationships we must understand our history and how it profoundly colors and impacts us as adults. Once we learn to own our history, it no longer owns us.
Christopher Haws
MA Hons, GC-C
Verified Verified
Alexandria, VA 22314
Grief is a natural response to a bereavement or a loss of any kind, but the distress you understandably feel today need not be incapacitating or unnecessarily prolonged. My approach will help you come to terms with your new reality, while retaining a healthy and positive psychological relationship with the loved ones you have cherished, but who are now no longer physically present. We will work together to establish new strategies for living a fulfilling and joyful life - a life that can be continually enriched by the happy memories of times gone by. A life of gratitude, rather than regret.
Grief is a natural response to a bereavement or a loss of any kind, but the distress you understandably feel today need not be incapacitating or unnecessarily prolonged. My approach will help you come to terms with your new reality, while retaining a healthy and positive psychological relationship with the loved ones you have cherished, but who are now no longer physically present. We will work together to establish new strategies for living a fulfilling and joyful life - a life that can be continually enriched by the happy memories of times gone by. A life of gratitude, rather than regret.
Eclectic DC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, PMH-C, WPA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Alexandria, VA 22301 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Striving to honor ourselves and our losses so that our loss honors those we love.
I identify as an ethicist; a Womanist who advocates and practices feminist ideals, cultural humility through continuous learning, bodily integrity, reproductive justice, sex work is work, pacifism by utilizing non-violent resistance techniques. I believe children have rights, whistleblowers are vital in society, I embrace LGBTQ+, Black Lives Matter is factual, and representation matters. I practice mindfulness with the philosophy of ‘margin to center’ action. I embody, advocate, and support activism in action and respect of human rights. Neither ever ends, even when it is inconvenient or uncomfortable. We must remain firmly resolved
Striving to honor ourselves and our losses so that our loss honors those we love.
I identify as an ethicist; a Womanist who advocates and practices feminist ideals, cultural humility through continuous learning, bodily integrity, reproductive justice, sex work is work, pacifism by utilizing non-violent resistance techniques. I believe children have rights, whistleblowers are vital in society, I embrace LGBTQ+, Black Lives Matter is factual, and representation matters. I practice mindfulness with the philosophy of ‘margin to center’ action. I embody, advocate, and support activism in action and respect of human rights. Neither ever ends, even when it is inconvenient or uncomfortable. We must remain firmly resolved
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Grief Therapists
How long does therapy take for grief?
There is no exact timeline for grief counseling. Some people may start to feel better after just a few sessions, while others may take months or longer to feel relief. Some specific approaches, including some types of CBT, may involve a set number of sessions, or therapy may be open-ended until the patient determines they are ready to wrap up. Just as there is no right or wrong way to grieve, there is no right or wrong way to seek therapy for grief.
When should you seek therapy for grief?
Many people mistakenly believe that their grief needs to be debilitating or all-encompassing to warrant therapy. This is not the case. While people who experience severe, prolonged grief—particularly those who are considering self-harm or engaging in unhealthy substance use—are especially likely to benefit from therapy, so too are people whose grief is less intense but still interfering with well-being or daily functioning. In practice, almost anyone struggling to process a loss could benefit from grief counseling.
Can grief be managed without therapy?
Oftentimes, yes. Grief is a near-universal part of being human, and many find that their grief, while profound, does not stop them from participating in day-to-day life and steadily eases over time without outside help. For others, however, the harsh pain of early grief persists for months or years or leaves them unable to function. This group is especially likely to benefit from seeing a therapist, who can guide them through their grief and help them reconnect with the world.
What happens if grief is left untreated?
Because grief does not in itself necessitate therapy, untreated grief will often resolve on its own. However, for some people—particularly those who would qualify for a diagnosis of prolonged grief disorder—untreated grief can be a source of seemingly endless pain or lead them to withdraw from the world. In such cases, treatment can be indispensable, as it can help an individual adapt to the loss and start living again.