Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in Falls Church, VA

I am currently on a waitlist. For the past 20 years I have had the privilege of working with young adults and adults who have struggled with chronic illness, addiction, life and career transitions and relationship stressors. I come from a solution-oriented perspective and work collaboratively with individuals to identify healthy ways of moving forward in their lives. I support their journey in identifying strengths while working to overcome the parts of themselves that interfere with the life they would like to live.

I created my practice, Hope+Wellness, based on my philosophy that hope can be found even in the most difficult seasons of life. I believe that people need hope and resilience to set goals and affect change, to persevere in the face of life challenges and thrive. My approach is simple — to provide exceptional psychotherapy services to empower people to live happier, healthier lives.

Do you often feel anxious or negative toward yourself? Do you want to create better relationships or feel more confident? Are there parts of yourself that you haven't explored and you're nervous about diving in? If any of these experiences resonate with you, I could be a great fit for you. We all need validation and a space to be entirely authentic and unedited, but also to be challenged to dig deeper and grow. I will offer you that space to create a stronger, healthier relationship with yourself. My experience has allowed me to work with a wide variety of therapeutic issues and I am passionate about guiding people toward healing.

I believe a client already has the necessary tools to seek and find healing but may need assistance in identifying their needs, past themes, and hurting parts of themselves. I also believe that we are all uniquely shaped by cultural, environmental, racial, and social factors.

I currently provide individual psychotherapy to children (ages 5 and over), adolescents, and young adults. I use a holistic approach in working with individuals who may struggle with anxiety, depression, social skills, relationships, low self-esteem, emotional regulation, ADHD, executive functioning difficulties, life transitions, and related issues. I also specialize in administering psychological evaluations.

As a counselor I am committed to being an understanding and flexible presence for my clients because I believe it’s my duty to ensure you are heard, to help facilitate opportunities to heal, and to provide support as you grow. I specialize in working with adolescents and adults who are dealing with anxiety, loss, grief, depression, and relationship issues. I aim to provide my clients with the opportunity to address distressing life patterns, process heavy emotions, heal from impactful life events, and find more satisfying ways to express themselves and relate to others.

At Think Happy Live Healthy, I provide individual psychotherapy to children (ages 7 and over), adolescents, and young adults who may struggle with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, emotional regulation, ADHD, executive functioning difficulties, and life transitions. I also specialize in administering psychological evaluations and leading psychoeducational groups. I utilize a strength-based and holistic approach when working with my clients. I incorporate elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing into sessions.

I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and young adults who are impacted by ADHD, executive dysfunction, autism spectrum disorder, anxiety, selective mutism, and general emotional/behavioral regulation difficulties. I have over 15 years of experience in comprehensive psychological assessment of school-aged children, and I value ongoing consultation with school professionals and parents to determine the most appropriate supports to improve children's outcomes.

I am a compassionate & dedicated therapist specializing in child & adolescent care. My mission is to create a supportive, safe, & empowered environment in which children can foster emotional well-being. I view therapy through a proactive lens, placing an emphasis on personal growth, self-improvement, & resiliency to help children develop the skills and insights needed to navigate life’s challenges more effectively. I am passionate about providing comprehensive & personalized care. My approach is rooted in empathy, active listening, & a commitment to tailoring interventions to meet the unique needs of each individual.

At Think Happy Live Healthy, I provide individual psychotherapy to children (age 6 and over), adolescents, and young adults. My approach is primarily solution focused and incorporates positive psychology practices and principles. I also incorporate other approaches such as CBT (Cognitive Behavorial Therapy), Motivational Interviewing, and Mindfulness. When working with clients, I focus on skill development compared to viewing behavior as a deficit or weakness. I believe strongly in working collaboratively with parents to help reinforce skills and in establishing a strong therapeutic relationship.

At some point or another, each of us comes up against sticking points, loss of direction, or painful experiences. It is not always the case that "time heals all wounds." Unresolved issues can impact us over our lifetime. Therapy is one tool to help you unlock your inner strengths for healing and growth. You may be seeking help for your child or teen or trying to understand and support your child better. You may be looking to start therapy for yourself either for the first time or after a long treatment history. Whatever brings you into my office, together we will work to find your unique path to your goals.

Everyone may experience challenges with mental health depending on life circumstances. I believe people are capable of change when internally motivated and properly supported. Sometimes, however, it may seem that change is near impossible, especially when you are struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, recently experienced loss or going through a life transition. Together we will create a roadmap for you to begin making small changes, one step at a time, towards a more fulfilling and rewarding future. Our therapeutic relationship will be built on a foundation of unconditional positive regard and open and honest communication.

If you want help in overcoming depression, anxiety, and relationship problems, I have over 30 years of experience working with people like you. I have been trained in a practical, compassionate, brand of cognitive-behavioral therapy, and have learned to add techniques such as EMDR and Mindfulness to the basic approach I have used. I have special training in treating anxiety problems, mood disorders, sleep disturbances, chronic pain, medical illness, and helping people deal with grief and loss. I was named a "Top Therapist" by Washingtonian Magazine in 2009 for my work with OCD, Panic, Phobias, and Generalized Anxiety Disorders.

I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and young adults to help them with navigating anxiety, depression, emotional regulation challenges, ADHD, executive functioning difficulties, and a variety of school age issues. My goal is to empower my clients to develop greater self-awareness, increase self-confidence, and be more fulfilled in everyday experiences, leading to more authentic relationships with themselves and others. I spend time with clients talking about the connection that exists between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I also work with clients to help them identify and utilize healthy coping strategies.

I work with adults struggling to navigate anxiety, depression, chronic illness, and times of significant life stress and transition, looking to discover their identities and a sense of meaning and purpose. I also provide strengths-based neuropsychological evaluations to enable my clients to develop an in-depth understanding of how their thinking abilities, emotions, and behaviors impact daily functioning, and to promote healthy insight, growth, and positive outcomes.

I emphasize a holistic approach which considers social, emotional, behavioral, academic, and lifestyle factors within the context of the persons family, school, work and community contexts. My work is rooted in a strengths-based approach that emphasizes collaboration and partnership with the client to build autonomy, self-efficacy, and resilience. As such, the goal of this therapeutic collaboration is not solely symptom reduction, but also one of insight and skill development. I deeply believe that autonomous, sustainable, and generalized well-being is the ultimate goal of therapeutic work.

I specialize in working with those ages 4-21 affected by autism spectrum disorder, anxiety, depression, behavioral difficulties, ADHD, and executive dysfunction. I believe in an integrative and collaborative approach to treatment, and strive to create individualized treatment plans that emphasize clients’ strengths to build new skills and improve thought processes. I also specialize in comprehensive psychological assessment and work collaboratively with children, families, and schools in the assessment process to create tailored recommendations to best help the child achieve their greatest potential.

I view therapy as a joint venture in healing and growth and an interactive process that provides possibilities for change and hope. Everyone's situation and experiences are unique. Together we will explore your presenting issues and concerns to meet your goals. In my work, I utilize cognitive behavioral, solution oriented, trauma focused and humanistic approaches. I also believe that our mind and body are closely integrated, and greater awareness and understanding of the mind-body connection and related practices like mindfulness, can help a person more effectively cope with stress, trauma, depression, etc.

My training in the art and science of counseling has allowed me to provide treatment for clients with a diverse range of behavioral and mental health concerns. I have worked in a variety of treatment settings using different modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness-Based DBT and Play Therapy. I also specialize in the treatment of ADHD and PTSD. I have years of experience in the treatment of substance abuse and addictive behaviors. I provide ASAM (American Society for Addiction Medicine) - approved substance abuse assessments to determine severity and level of care needs for alcohol & substance abuse issues.