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Judith Moses
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Alexandria, VA 22314
I currently offer individual, family, pre-marital and marriage counseling.
We all have moments in our life where we need support and encouragement. My primary focus is to provide clients with a safe and trusting environment with a compassionate treatment model. As we work together, we will build a therapeutic approach that feels comfortable and meaningful to you. My areas of expertise begin with using a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approach, Psychoanalytic and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy which concentrates on learning, Mindfulness, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Emotion Regulation and Distress Tolerance. I also offer spiritual support for those who are seeking spiritual counseling.
I currently offer individual, family, pre-marital and marriage counseling.
We all have moments in our life where we need support and encouragement. My primary focus is to provide clients with a safe and trusting environment with a compassionate treatment model. As we work together, we will build a therapeutic approach that feels comfortable and meaningful to you. My areas of expertise begin with using a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approach, Psychoanalytic and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy which concentrates on learning, Mindfulness, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Emotion Regulation and Distress Tolerance. I also offer spiritual support for those who are seeking spiritual counseling.
(571) 982-8076 View (571) 982-8076
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Melissa Long
Resident in Counseling
Verified Verified
Alexandria, VA 22314  (Online Only)
Melissa is a compassionate and skilled therapist, who is dedicated to helping individuals on their journey to healing and growth. As a Resident in Counseling, she bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise in addressing a wide range of mental health challenges. She has experience working with clients with depression, anxiety, trauma, substance abuse, relationships, and bipolar disorder and she provides a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to explore their emotions and experiences. With a warm and inclusive approach, this therapist warmly welcomes LGBTQ+ clients, understanding the unique struggles they may face.
Melissa is a compassionate and skilled therapist, who is dedicated to helping individuals on their journey to healing and growth. As a Resident in Counseling, she bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise in addressing a wide range of mental health challenges. She has experience working with clients with depression, anxiety, trauma, substance abuse, relationships, and bipolar disorder and she provides a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to explore their emotions and experiences. With a warm and inclusive approach, this therapist warmly welcomes LGBTQ+ clients, understanding the unique struggles they may face.
(703) 546-9090 View (703) 546-9090
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Dr. Anita Payne- Comprehensive Clinical Solutions
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CSOTP
Verified Verified
Alexandria, VA 22314
My mission is to provide the highest quality and compassionate behavior health care to our clients, families and people in need through a comprehensive arrangement of services and effective clinical care. If you have found yourself feeling down lately and nothing seems to be going your way, making it difficult to lift your spirits, It might be time to seek help from a licensed professional. My Individual Therapy sessions help clients develop positive attitudes towards life’s most complex and challenging circumstances. All sessions are tailored to client's individual needs.
My mission is to provide the highest quality and compassionate behavior health care to our clients, families and people in need through a comprehensive arrangement of services and effective clinical care. If you have found yourself feeling down lately and nothing seems to be going your way, making it difficult to lift your spirits, It might be time to seek help from a licensed professional. My Individual Therapy sessions help clients develop positive attitudes towards life’s most complex and challenging circumstances. All sessions are tailored to client's individual needs.
(301) 273-1964 View (301) 273-1964
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The Carter Psychotherapy Group
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, NCC, LPC, LMHC, C-DBT
Verified Verified
Alexandria, VA 22314  (Online Only)
Therapy is a process and just starting is an accomplishment. It can be difficult because you may address topics that you have avoided. The Carter Psychotherapy Group provides a place for you to fully engage in treatment so that you leave every session needing therapy less and less. My goal is to create a safe space for individuals and families to access mental health services without barriers to treatment
Therapy is a process and just starting is an accomplishment. It can be difficult because you may address topics that you have avoided. The Carter Psychotherapy Group provides a place for you to fully engage in treatment so that you leave every session needing therapy less and less. My goal is to create a safe space for individuals and families to access mental health services without barriers to treatment
(571) 470-5708 View (571) 470-5708
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Silver Lake Psychology
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Alexandria, VA 22314
Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others, and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability, and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience.
Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others, and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability, and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience.
(757) 529-8510 View (757) 529-8510
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.