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Caroline Conley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Falls Church, VA 22046
I am an licensed independent clinical social work in the Commonwealth of Virginia. I have worked on inpatient hospitals and outpatient therapy. I believe that therapy is an important part of the journey into wellness and self-actualization. I value authentic and genuine connection with my clients. My work aims to assist people in vulnerable times. I partner with you on this journey. Do you have work related stress? Have you been in a difficult transition? Do you have marital or couples issues? Do you suffer from anxiety, depression and adjustment issues? I can help.
I am an licensed independent clinical social work in the Commonwealth of Virginia. I have worked on inpatient hospitals and outpatient therapy. I believe that therapy is an important part of the journey into wellness and self-actualization. I value authentic and genuine connection with my clients. My work aims to assist people in vulnerable times. I partner with you on this journey. Do you have work related stress? Have you been in a difficult transition? Do you have marital or couples issues? Do you suffer from anxiety, depression and adjustment issues? I can help.
(202) 365-5606 View (202) 365-5606
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Lisa Glantz Prickett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Falls Church, VA 22046  (Online Only)
Are you struggling with transitions in your life? Do you have difficulties in your personal and professional relationships? Feeling unheard or under-appreciated? Are your roles in your marriage and family overwhelming you and draining your energy? Healthy communication skills can protect a marriage. Seeking help can be difficult but we all benefit from non-judgmental and safe spaces to explore our thoughts and feelings. Whether you're looking for individual therapy, more effective parenting skills, or help managing a separation and divorce, having a wise & objective therapist can ease the process.
Are you struggling with transitions in your life? Do you have difficulties in your personal and professional relationships? Feeling unheard or under-appreciated? Are your roles in your marriage and family overwhelming you and draining your energy? Healthy communication skills can protect a marriage. Seeking help can be difficult but we all benefit from non-judgmental and safe spaces to explore our thoughts and feelings. Whether you're looking for individual therapy, more effective parenting skills, or help managing a separation and divorce, having a wise & objective therapist can ease the process.
(571) 474-1020 View (571) 474-1020
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Phyllis (Martin) Fortunato
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Falls Church, VA 22046
Pre-marital counseling and assessments can help you get off to a good start and stay on track.
I am available for tele-therapy sessions at this time using a secure platform. As a Licensed Professional Counselor in Northern Virginia for 20 years, I attend to many areas of mental health including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, career problems, grief, trauma, and life phases that are challenging. I have a collaborative, pragmatic, respectful counseling style that promotes self reflection, understanding and tolerance.
Pre-marital counseling and assessments can help you get off to a good start and stay on track.
I am available for tele-therapy sessions at this time using a secure platform. As a Licensed Professional Counselor in Northern Virginia for 20 years, I attend to many areas of mental health including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, career problems, grief, trauma, and life phases that are challenging. I have a collaborative, pragmatic, respectful counseling style that promotes self reflection, understanding and tolerance.
(703) 794-2167 View (703) 794-2167
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Isabel B Kirk
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, EMDR, IFS, AEDP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Falls Church, VA 22046
If you are facing a crisis or difficult time, are tired of being in pain, not find what you want or need, don't know what to do with your partner, child, boss...situation, or simply want to improve your life, contact me. I will help you change your life! I work with depression & anxiety, trauma, relationships therapy (dating, marriage & couples counseling, intimacy problems), eating disorders & body image and healthy eating, maternity and postpartum, parenting and attachment, and grief due to break-ups, perinatal loss, and divorce. I am also devoted to the field of positive psychology and support people during common life transitions.
If you are facing a crisis or difficult time, are tired of being in pain, not find what you want or need, don't know what to do with your partner, child, boss...situation, or simply want to improve your life, contact me. I will help you change your life! I work with depression & anxiety, trauma, relationships therapy (dating, marriage & couples counseling, intimacy problems), eating disorders & body image and healthy eating, maternity and postpartum, parenting and attachment, and grief due to break-ups, perinatal loss, and divorce. I am also devoted to the field of positive psychology and support people during common life transitions.
(703) 468-8650 View (703) 468-8650
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Thomas F Lamp
Counselor, LPC, CADC, SAP, CSAT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Falls Church, VA 22046
I have significant experience with depression, anxiety disorders, PTSD, marital therapy, change of life issues, parenting, self-esteem, and personality disorders.
I believe that for every person is unique and treatment solutions should be tailored to meet these individual needs.I stress creating a comfortable-judgement free environment to maximize trust and comfort in the therapeutic relationship. Within the safety of a trusting and respectful therapeutic relationship lies the power to overcome the most seemingly overwhelming obstacles.
I have significant experience with depression, anxiety disorders, PTSD, marital therapy, change of life issues, parenting, self-esteem, and personality disorders.
I believe that for every person is unique and treatment solutions should be tailored to meet these individual needs.I stress creating a comfortable-judgement free environment to maximize trust and comfort in the therapeutic relationship. Within the safety of a trusting and respectful therapeutic relationship lies the power to overcome the most seemingly overwhelming obstacles.
(703) 634-4956 View (703) 634-4956
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Sunstone Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Falls Church, VA 22046
Gottman Couples Therapy - Level 3 Trained; Anger Management (AM) - 15 years experience working with AM/Domestic Abuse clients ; Family Therapy - 15 years experience working with Pre-marital / Established couples and their families; CBT-Focused/ Anxiety/Depression Management - 11 years of experience applying practical techniques to managing mood disturbances.
DAYTIME AVAILABILITY. TRICARE CERTIFIED. LICENSED IN VA & DC: Do you need a compassionate, balanced male perspective on your relationship? Are you looking for ways to rekindle the passion you once had for your partner? Will your partner only attend counseling with a male therapist? Are you dealing with significant anger issues that are pulling you apart or damaging your life? Well, I am your therapist! I am also great with children (Play Therapy) and adolescence dealing with behavioral issues such as ADHD. I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 15 years of experience who is available to all clients with any issues.
Gottman Couples Therapy - Level 3 Trained; Anger Management (AM) - 15 years experience working with AM/Domestic Abuse clients ; Family Therapy - 15 years experience working with Pre-marital / Established couples and their families; CBT-Focused/ Anxiety/Depression Management - 11 years of experience applying practical techniques to managing mood disturbances.
DAYTIME AVAILABILITY. TRICARE CERTIFIED. LICENSED IN VA & DC: Do you need a compassionate, balanced male perspective on your relationship? Are you looking for ways to rekindle the passion you once had for your partner? Will your partner only attend counseling with a male therapist? Are you dealing with significant anger issues that are pulling you apart or damaging your life? Well, I am your therapist! I am also great with children (Play Therapy) and adolescence dealing with behavioral issues such as ADHD. I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 15 years of experience who is available to all clients with any issues.
(703) 935-0015 View (703) 935-0015
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Center for Counseling Families
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
Falls Church, VA 22046
Does this sound like you? “Argggg I can’t take it anymore!” Most of us experience feelings of stress and uncertainty, and could use a sympathetic ear. The chaos of family life, work life, and social life can pose a strain on our mental well-being. No matter what you are going through, you have a friend here at the Center for Counseling Families. We specialize in helping children, teens, and adults of all ages cope with life’s ups and downs. Our therapist are here to support you during life's challenges. Our goal is to help you cultivate a positive overall sense of well-being.
Does this sound like you? “Argggg I can’t take it anymore!” Most of us experience feelings of stress and uncertainty, and could use a sympathetic ear. The chaos of family life, work life, and social life can pose a strain on our mental well-being. No matter what you are going through, you have a friend here at the Center for Counseling Families. We specialize in helping children, teens, and adults of all ages cope with life’s ups and downs. Our therapist are here to support you during life's challenges. Our goal is to help you cultivate a positive overall sense of well-being.
(571) 290-2019 View (571) 290-2019
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Magaly Schaeffer, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MBA, LPC, SPANISH, VA & DC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Falls Church, VA 22046  (Online Only)
If you tend to get easily triggered by your past negative experiences and live in constant anxiety/depression without being able to control your emotions, you might suffer from trauma. If you are depressed, arguing with your partner all the time, feeling trapped, disconnected, misunderstood, and sad. And, If your relationship is no longer working, and you think that perhaps the only solution is separation, there is hope and help for it. Using Imago Therapy, EMDR, and Sensorimotor Therapy, clients can process, overcome and integrate all these issues and live a happy and fulfilled life.
If you tend to get easily triggered by your past negative experiences and live in constant anxiety/depression without being able to control your emotions, you might suffer from trauma. If you are depressed, arguing with your partner all the time, feeling trapped, disconnected, misunderstood, and sad. And, If your relationship is no longer working, and you think that perhaps the only solution is separation, there is hope and help for it. Using Imago Therapy, EMDR, and Sensorimotor Therapy, clients can process, overcome and integrate all these issues and live a happy and fulfilled life.
(703) 468-8687 View (703) 468-8687
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Patricia H Powers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RN, CSAC
Verified Verified
Falls Church, VA 22046
Change is hard. The emotions that arise can be painful to face and sometimes feel as if they keep us from moving forward. These changes are what I call the "difficult bumps" or "nodes" in life. I think of it this way: When the "nodes" of the cut stem of a plant are nourished with water they grow into roots. The stem transforms into a thriving plant, its roots anchoring it solidly to the ground. I help clients to recognize their "bumps" as an opportunity to transform pain into new roots of empowerment, self-worth, and self-appreciation.
Change is hard. The emotions that arise can be painful to face and sometimes feel as if they keep us from moving forward. These changes are what I call the "difficult bumps" or "nodes" in life. I think of it this way: When the "nodes" of the cut stem of a plant are nourished with water they grow into roots. The stem transforms into a thriving plant, its roots anchoring it solidly to the ground. I help clients to recognize their "bumps" as an opportunity to transform pain into new roots of empowerment, self-worth, and self-appreciation.
(703) 940-9728 View (703) 940-9728
Andrew Goldfarb
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C, LCSW, CSOTP, ATSA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Falls Church, VA 22046
I am a Clinical Member of the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers, and a Certified Sex Offender Treatment Provider. I am available to individuals, couples, families, groups and systems seeking professional consultation, personal counseling, and clinical treatment. I provide general and specialized clinical services addressing issues of mental health, emotion management and self-regulation problems related to anger, depression, anxiety, trauma, pornography, sexual intimacy and/or addiction, life transitions and stage of change challenges. I specialize in women's relational issues caused by criminal matters and general partner relational problems.
I am a Clinical Member of the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers, and a Certified Sex Offender Treatment Provider. I am available to individuals, couples, families, groups and systems seeking professional consultation, personal counseling, and clinical treatment. I provide general and specialized clinical services addressing issues of mental health, emotion management and self-regulation problems related to anger, depression, anxiety, trauma, pornography, sexual intimacy and/or addiction, life transitions and stage of change challenges. I specialize in women's relational issues caused by criminal matters and general partner relational problems.
(571) 601-3060 View (571) 601-3060
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Jillian Freedman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Falls Church, VA 22046
As your therapist I aim to guide you on your journey towards self-growth and self-improvement. Through collaboration, psycho-education, and the application of several interventions including EMDR catered to your current needs I hope to alleviate any pain or stress you may be feeling on a daily basis. Through effective problem-solving and coping strategies, one can also begin to work through any internal or external conflict they are experiencing that may be impacting any personal or interpersonal relationships. I am a huge believer in holistic wellness and that it is important to look at the whole person not just a single part.
As your therapist I aim to guide you on your journey towards self-growth and self-improvement. Through collaboration, psycho-education, and the application of several interventions including EMDR catered to your current needs I hope to alleviate any pain or stress you may be feeling on a daily basis. Through effective problem-solving and coping strategies, one can also begin to work through any internal or external conflict they are experiencing that may be impacting any personal or interpersonal relationships. I am a huge believer in holistic wellness and that it is important to look at the whole person not just a single part.
(703) 783-3566 View (703) 783-3566
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Ashlynn O'Donnell
Resident in Counseling, MS, RIC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Falls Church, VA 22046
I strive to help clients learn to thrive in a world that wasn't designed for them. I specialize in working with the queer and neurodivergent communities and come from a place of lived experience within those communities. I use a person-centered eclectic approach pulling from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Existential Therapy and more. I am also trauma-informed and well aware of the trauma that comes just from existing in the niche communities that I serve. Additionally, I am ethical non-monogamy and polyamory affirming and love working with those populations!
I strive to help clients learn to thrive in a world that wasn't designed for them. I specialize in working with the queer and neurodivergent communities and come from a place of lived experience within those communities. I use a person-centered eclectic approach pulling from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Existential Therapy and more. I am also trauma-informed and well aware of the trauma that comes just from existing in the niche communities that I serve. Additionally, I am ethical non-monogamy and polyamory affirming and love working with those populations!
(571) 946-8868 View (571) 946-8868
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Chia-Lun Chung
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Falls Church, VA 22046
I have a generalist practice seeing adults and couples with a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, parenting difficulties, and problematic adjustment and life transitions. I value understanding each person within their unique cultural context and helping them to maximize the most of what they want to achieve in their life circumstance.
I have a generalist practice seeing adults and couples with a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, parenting difficulties, and problematic adjustment and life transitions. I value understanding each person within their unique cultural context and helping them to maximize the most of what they want to achieve in their life circumstance.
(703) 952-3329 View (703) 952-3329
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Crystal Hamling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Falls Church, VA 22046
Sometimes we feel down and we just don't know the reason why. Or we do know why but we don't know how to fix it. Sometimes we are no longer getting along with the person we love. And sometimes we could just use some extra support. As a clinical mental health counselor, I am able to work with you on just about any challenge you may be experiencing, from depression and anxiety, to substance abuse, eating disorders, and relationship issues. I welcome clients from all walks of life and with all types of goals.
Sometimes we feel down and we just don't know the reason why. Or we do know why but we don't know how to fix it. Sometimes we are no longer getting along with the person we love. And sometimes we could just use some extra support. As a clinical mental health counselor, I am able to work with you on just about any challenge you may be experiencing, from depression and anxiety, to substance abuse, eating disorders, and relationship issues. I welcome clients from all walks of life and with all types of goals.
(571) 234-1471 View (571) 234-1471
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Ann O'Malley
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Falls Church, VA 22046
I am available for in person and tele-therapy sessions at this time. As a licensed psychologist, I assist in many areas of mental health, including difficulties with depression, anxiety, bereavement, relationship problems, career problems, trauma, and adjustment to life transitions. I work with individuals, groups, and couples to provide practical ways to approach some of life's most difficult challenges. The aim in working together is not just to alleviate the most obvious symptoms, but to help clients lead a healthier, happier, fulfilling life.
I am available for in person and tele-therapy sessions at this time. As a licensed psychologist, I assist in many areas of mental health, including difficulties with depression, anxiety, bereavement, relationship problems, career problems, trauma, and adjustment to life transitions. I work with individuals, groups, and couples to provide practical ways to approach some of life's most difficult challenges. The aim in working together is not just to alleviate the most obvious symptoms, but to help clients lead a healthier, happier, fulfilling life.
(703) 468-8249 View (703) 468-8249
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Bella Sementsova Sterling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, SEP, MA
Verified Verified
Falls Church, VA 22046
The focus of my work with clients is re-tuning one's somatic, relational, behavioral and cognitive patterns to health. Adverse childhood and life experiences often create survival strategies that keep us isolated from others, disconnected from our own feelings, frustrated and hopeless. I combine Somatic Experiencing approach, trauma expertise, Depth and psychoanalytic perspectives to help clients connect to their authentic selves and embrace a journey toward healing.
The focus of my work with clients is re-tuning one's somatic, relational, behavioral and cognitive patterns to health. Adverse childhood and life experiences often create survival strategies that keep us isolated from others, disconnected from our own feelings, frustrated and hopeless. I combine Somatic Experiencing approach, trauma expertise, Depth and psychoanalytic perspectives to help clients connect to their authentic selves and embrace a journey toward healing.
(571) 489-0750 View (571) 489-0750
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David Flohr
Psychologist, PhD, CGP
Verified Verified
Falls Church, VA 22046
I currently specialize in helping children and families address and resolve the various issues which interfere with a satisfying personal and family life. I welcome adults who are struggling with the challenges of parenting and have developed innovative and effective methods to assist in the ongoing self development of the parent. My practice includes an explicit commitment to under served populations especially BIPOC youth and families. Sliding scale fees are available and extensive specialized trainings in anti-racism, diversity, equity and cultural sensitivity reflect my commitment to conscious, competent and welcoming services.
I currently specialize in helping children and families address and resolve the various issues which interfere with a satisfying personal and family life. I welcome adults who are struggling with the challenges of parenting and have developed innovative and effective methods to assist in the ongoing self development of the parent. My practice includes an explicit commitment to under served populations especially BIPOC youth and families. Sliding scale fees are available and extensive specialized trainings in anti-racism, diversity, equity and cultural sensitivity reflect my commitment to conscious, competent and welcoming services.
(703) 596-8852 View (703) 596-8852
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Cheryl Zandt
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Falls Church, VA 22046  (Online Only)
Keeping up appearances is getting harder. Stress, obligations, and worries are taking their toll. Between the many obligations you have, these days there's not much left over for you and it's getting harder to just brush it off and keep going. You wish there was a way to feel more like yourself, reconnect with the people you care about, and maybe even sleep better again. When was the last time you really felt your best? It's starting to feel like it's time to take the next step to take care of YOU now. To be able to really feel inside what you work so hard to show everyone on the outside.
Keeping up appearances is getting harder. Stress, obligations, and worries are taking their toll. Between the many obligations you have, these days there's not much left over for you and it's getting harder to just brush it off and keep going. You wish there was a way to feel more like yourself, reconnect with the people you care about, and maybe even sleep better again. When was the last time you really felt your best? It's starting to feel like it's time to take the next step to take care of YOU now. To be able to really feel inside what you work so hard to show everyone on the outside.
(703) 686-8241 View (703) 686-8241
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Erica Sari Gants
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Falls Church, VA 22046
As a clinical/developmental psychologist I see myself as a facilitator of your natural tendency toward growth and healing. When life's stresses challenge your resources you may feel overwhelmed and stuck, repeating ineffective patterns. I will help you use your existing strengths to develop new skills. Therapy is most successful as a collaborative effort: You bring your own unique blend of skills and life experience; I contribute expertise in psychodynamic, cognitive/ behavioral, internal family systems, and trauma-based techniques. Together we have the tools to clarify problems, find new perspectives and reach solutions.
As a clinical/developmental psychologist I see myself as a facilitator of your natural tendency toward growth and healing. When life's stresses challenge your resources you may feel overwhelmed and stuck, repeating ineffective patterns. I will help you use your existing strengths to develop new skills. Therapy is most successful as a collaborative effort: You bring your own unique blend of skills and life experience; I contribute expertise in psychodynamic, cognitive/ behavioral, internal family systems, and trauma-based techniques. Together we have the tools to clarify problems, find new perspectives and reach solutions.
(540) 328-0973 View (540) 328-0973
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Benta A. Sims
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Falls Church, VA 22046
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I feel honored to work with my clients, respecting that I may be entering their lives during a time of real vulnerability. My special interests include posptartum depression and anxiety (PPD/PPA); infertility, pregnancy and infant loss; grief and loss, depression, anxiety; and life transition and relationship issues. I bring an optimistic, hopeful, compassionate and respectful approach to working with clients. Working with clients in a collaborative manner, I offer a supportive and empathic approach.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I feel honored to work with my clients, respecting that I may be entering their lives during a time of real vulnerability. My special interests include posptartum depression and anxiety (PPD/PPA); infertility, pregnancy and infant loss; grief and loss, depression, anxiety; and life transition and relationship issues. I bring an optimistic, hopeful, compassionate and respectful approach to working with clients. Working with clients in a collaborative manner, I offer a supportive and empathic approach.
(703) 244-9232 View (703) 244-9232
Marriage Counseling Therapists

How does marriage counseling work?

Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.

How long does marriage counseling typically last?

Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.

Is marriage counseling effective?

Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.

Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?

Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.