Narrative Therapists in Alcova Heights, Arlington, VA

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Advanced Trauma Recovery & Mental Healthcare, LLC
Psychologist, PhD, PsyD, LPC
Verified Verified
Alcova Heights, Arlington, VA 22204
Our providers have extensive experience in delivering integrative and evidence based, trauma-focused therapies, such as EMDR, DBT, Somatic Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Exposure Therapy, and CBT-I.
Have you experienced Trauma that continues to negatively impact your life? Our providers are specifically trained and experienced in the treatment of trauma based issues, such as PTSD and cPTSD. Our practice is local to Virginia, and we provide in person and telehealth services. We also have providers on staff who are licensed to provide telehealth to individuals in over 40 U.S. jurisdictions/states.
Our providers have extensive experience in delivering integrative and evidence based, trauma-focused therapies, such as EMDR, DBT, Somatic Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Exposure Therapy, and CBT-I.
Have you experienced Trauma that continues to negatively impact your life? Our providers are specifically trained and experienced in the treatment of trauma based issues, such as PTSD and cPTSD. Our practice is local to Virginia, and we provide in person and telehealth services. We also have providers on staff who are licensed to provide telehealth to individuals in over 40 U.S. jurisdictions/states.
(757) 792-8401 View (757) 792-8401
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Lauren Ziel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Alcova Heights, Arlington, VA 22204
Many of us have lived-experiences where we’ve been forced to disconnect from the most fundamental aspects of ourselves. This disconnection, & the beliefs we construct to protect ourselves from the pain of this, serves as the basis for much suffering. I believe rebuilding a positive relationship with your whole being (mind/body/spirit) is a fundamental principle of healing & that a safe therapeutic relationship is one way we can grow capacity for the exploration, understanding, & reclamation of self required to heal. I aim for our work to bring you into contact with the self-observer, advocate, and healer inside you.
Many of us have lived-experiences where we’ve been forced to disconnect from the most fundamental aspects of ourselves. This disconnection, & the beliefs we construct to protect ourselves from the pain of this, serves as the basis for much suffering. I believe rebuilding a positive relationship with your whole being (mind/body/spirit) is a fundamental principle of healing & that a safe therapeutic relationship is one way we can grow capacity for the exploration, understanding, & reclamation of self required to heal. I aim for our work to bring you into contact with the self-observer, advocate, and healer inside you.
(626) 469-7618 View (626) 469-7618
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Michael Payne
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Alcova Heights, Arlington, VA 22204
Whether you're looking to set a new course in life, heal a wounded heart, break from unhealthy habits, I can teach you strategies and skills to become the person you want to be. Any positive change requires awareness, determination, and effort. At heartsandmindshealth, my goal is to improve your mental health and well-being. I take an insight-oriented, solution-focused approach to our work, After setting mutually-determined treatment objectives, I help individuals, couples, and groups achieve life goals, heal emotional wounds, become "unstuck", or break free from unhealthy patterns.
Whether you're looking to set a new course in life, heal a wounded heart, break from unhealthy habits, I can teach you strategies and skills to become the person you want to be. Any positive change requires awareness, determination, and effort. At heartsandmindshealth, my goal is to improve your mental health and well-being. I take an insight-oriented, solution-focused approach to our work, After setting mutually-determined treatment objectives, I help individuals, couples, and groups achieve life goals, heal emotional wounds, become "unstuck", or break free from unhealthy patterns.
(703) 957-7068 View (703) 957-7068
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Christina Pinnell Rawls
Resident in Counseling, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
Alcova Heights, Arlington, VA 22204
The word trauma means “wound” and so many of life's experiences can leave us feeling hurt, isolated, and confused. Everyone needs help from time to time, to heal from past experiences, navigate important life decisions, and learn how to cope with whatever circumstances they are dealt. I believe in a collaborative and creative therapeutic process that utilizes a variety of modalities to suit the needs of my clients. I also use expressive arts techniques to harness the healing power of creativity and self-expression.
The word trauma means “wound” and so many of life's experiences can leave us feeling hurt, isolated, and confused. Everyone needs help from time to time, to heal from past experiences, navigate important life decisions, and learn how to cope with whatever circumstances they are dealt. I believe in a collaborative and creative therapeutic process that utilizes a variety of modalities to suit the needs of my clients. I also use expressive arts techniques to harness the healing power of creativity and self-expression.
(571) 621-7496 View (571) 621-7496
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Legacy Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LGPC, LGSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Alcova Heights, Arlington, VA 22204
Legacy Therapy, LLC. is a Minority Woman & Black/POC owned Holistic Psychotherapy and Coaching practice in Washington D.C. Legacy Therapy is a holistic approach to mental wellness that combines psychotherapy with holistic services (such as mindfulness, somatic experiencing and yoga) to enhance wellness and fulfillment in all areas of life functioning.
Legacy Therapy, LLC. is a Minority Woman & Black/POC owned Holistic Psychotherapy and Coaching practice in Washington D.C. Legacy Therapy is a holistic approach to mental wellness that combines psychotherapy with holistic services (such as mindfulness, somatic experiencing and yoga) to enhance wellness and fulfillment in all areas of life functioning.
(202) 978-4457 View (202) 978-4457
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Alexandra Arkoian
Resident in Counseling, MEd
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Alcova Heights, Arlington, VA 22204  (Online Only)
I am a compassionate, open-minded, and nonjudgmental Licensed Resident Counselor who is curious about my clients and their unique emotional, cultural, and social experiences. My nature as a therapist is empathic, nurturing, inquisitive, and creative. I will appreciate the qualities that make you unique and facilitate a healing space to help you gain more self-awareness, develop more mindfulness skills, and explore your strengths, desires, and challenges. I am passionate about helping my clients find their way back to themselves through self-compassion so that they may experience a more fulfilling life.
I am a compassionate, open-minded, and nonjudgmental Licensed Resident Counselor who is curious about my clients and their unique emotional, cultural, and social experiences. My nature as a therapist is empathic, nurturing, inquisitive, and creative. I will appreciate the qualities that make you unique and facilitate a healing space to help you gain more self-awareness, develop more mindfulness skills, and explore your strengths, desires, and challenges. I am passionate about helping my clients find their way back to themselves through self-compassion so that they may experience a more fulfilling life.
(703) 982-0536 View (703) 982-0536
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Amy Fuhrmann
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
14 Endorsed
Alcova Heights, Arlington, VA 22204
Accepting clients. Sometimes we have trouble finding our way through life's challenges. I specialize in helping you navigate anxiety/stress, relationships, your relationship with yourself. I can help you to identify and lower your anxiety, address challenges in your relationships, and find lasting change. I work collaboratively with clients to achieve their goals through evidence-based treatments while using my experience and flexibility to tailor treatment to individual challenges and solutions. My clients tell me they appreciate my warmth, skill, insights and compassion as I help them address the unique challenges in their lives.
Accepting clients. Sometimes we have trouble finding our way through life's challenges. I specialize in helping you navigate anxiety/stress, relationships, your relationship with yourself. I can help you to identify and lower your anxiety, address challenges in your relationships, and find lasting change. I work collaboratively with clients to achieve their goals through evidence-based treatments while using my experience and flexibility to tailor treatment to individual challenges and solutions. My clients tell me they appreciate my warmth, skill, insights and compassion as I help them address the unique challenges in their lives.
(202) 217-1724 View (202) 217-1724
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Beatriz Morales
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Alcova Heights, Arlington, VA 22204  (Online Only)
I am an LPC in Virginia and LMHC-S in Florida my background in practice consists of treating adolescents, families, children in at risk populations and treating adults with depression and anxiety. I take a holistic approach to counseling and meet the client where they are at. I include CBT and solution-focused techniques in order to assist clients dealing with a variety of issues. I also have a background in TF-CBT informed therapy and utilize this as needed. I want to create an environment where we can work together. In our first session we go over what led you to therapy, what your goals are, and expectations for our work together
I am an LPC in Virginia and LMHC-S in Florida my background in practice consists of treating adolescents, families, children in at risk populations and treating adults with depression and anxiety. I take a holistic approach to counseling and meet the client where they are at. I include CBT and solution-focused techniques in order to assist clients dealing with a variety of issues. I also have a background in TF-CBT informed therapy and utilize this as needed. I want to create an environment where we can work together. In our first session we go over what led you to therapy, what your goals are, and expectations for our work together
(571) 366-3062 View (571) 366-3062
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Kelsey Myers
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Alcova Heights, Arlington, VA 22204
At Curo we are passionate about working with thoughtful clients who are motivated to create lives of flourishing. I specialize in helping my clients understand their stories from all angles. We will engage your individual meaning making, explore your neurobiological experience, engage your relational dynamics, and bring all of that together to give you a sense of fully integrated healing.
At Curo we are passionate about working with thoughtful clients who are motivated to create lives of flourishing. I specialize in helping my clients understand their stories from all angles. We will engage your individual meaning making, explore your neurobiological experience, engage your relational dynamics, and bring all of that together to give you a sense of fully integrated healing.
(571) 462-2256 View (571) 462-2256
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Sara Matos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Alcova Heights, Arlington, VA 22204
With over 20 years of experience in the Social Service field, I pride myself on my dedication to the safety, well-being, and stabilization of the children, adults, and families that I work with. My creativity allows me to utilize a series of treatment modalities to assist in successfully empowering my clients while meeting their psychological needs. I am comfortable with a wide range of mental health challenges. A few modalities that I specialize in are Psycho-Educational, Play, Sand Tray, Accelerated Resolution, Solution Focused, Internal Family Systems, and brain-spotting.
With over 20 years of experience in the Social Service field, I pride myself on my dedication to the safety, well-being, and stabilization of the children, adults, and families that I work with. My creativity allows me to utilize a series of treatment modalities to assist in successfully empowering my clients while meeting their psychological needs. I am comfortable with a wide range of mental health challenges. A few modalities that I specialize in are Psycho-Educational, Play, Sand Tray, Accelerated Resolution, Solution Focused, Internal Family Systems, and brain-spotting.
(571) 570-8794 View (571) 570-8794
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Sarahbeth Spasojevich
Resident in Counseling, MEd, MA, MBA, NCC
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Alcova Heights, Arlington, VA 22204
Waitlist for new clients
Beneath your fights about dishes are valid needs that deserve to be heard, seen, and valued. Let's get you more connection and less tension in the relationship. I also work with individuals navigating recovery from high-control childhoods and romantic relationships, including religious trauma and loved ones with personality disorders like BPD. Let's explore who YOU are and what you authentically want outside those institutions and relationships. Attachment work, grief, identity processing, and trauma are uncomfortable parts of the human experience. We'll work together to see how they show up in your life. You deserve more peace.
Beneath your fights about dishes are valid needs that deserve to be heard, seen, and valued. Let's get you more connection and less tension in the relationship. I also work with individuals navigating recovery from high-control childhoods and romantic relationships, including religious trauma and loved ones with personality disorders like BPD. Let's explore who YOU are and what you authentically want outside those institutions and relationships. Attachment work, grief, identity processing, and trauma are uncomfortable parts of the human experience. We'll work together to see how they show up in your life. You deserve more peace.
(804) 531-5281 View (804) 531-5281
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Catherine Medina
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Alcova Heights, Arlington, VA 22204
Hi! My name is Catherine Medina, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Virginia. My goal is to assist people in living their most fulfilling life by resolving the issues that stand in their way. I have extensive clinical training and experience, and I am excited to make a positive difference in your life! I primarily work with adults and couples. I have extensive experience with adults of all ages and with newlyweds as well as people in long-term relationships. My experience is primarily in treating mood, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, and relationship issues.
Hi! My name is Catherine Medina, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Virginia. My goal is to assist people in living their most fulfilling life by resolving the issues that stand in their way. I have extensive clinical training and experience, and I am excited to make a positive difference in your life! I primarily work with adults and couples. I have extensive experience with adults of all ages and with newlyweds as well as people in long-term relationships. My experience is primarily in treating mood, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, and relationship issues.
(757) 690-2136 View (757) 690-2136
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Andrea Miller
Resident in Counseling, LGPC, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
Alcova Heights, Arlington, VA 22204
Are you in search of support? Are you struggling with symptoms of trauma, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, personal growth, life transitions, relationship conflict, multicultural issues, religion, spirituality, self-harm, suicidal ideation, or bipolar/mood disorders?
Are you in search of support? Are you struggling with symptoms of trauma, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, personal growth, life transitions, relationship conflict, multicultural issues, religion, spirituality, self-harm, suicidal ideation, or bipolar/mood disorders?
(571) 946-6525 View (571) 946-6525
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Dr. Shanéa Patrice Thomas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Alcova Heights, Arlington, VA 22204  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
In my practice, I welcome the awkward, the bright, and the colorful. Those who are willing to laugh deeply and cry openly, as well as those who find the bravery in just being. In whoever you are, let therapy and counseling be the choice you make for yourself in order to how to carve out your own boundaries, space, and liberation. This life is all about cycles, and having someone by your side for support can be beneficial.
In my practice, I welcome the awkward, the bright, and the colorful. Those who are willing to laugh deeply and cry openly, as well as those who find the bravery in just being. In whoever you are, let therapy and counseling be the choice you make for yourself in order to how to carve out your own boundaries, space, and liberation. This life is all about cycles, and having someone by your side for support can be beneficial.
(240) 209-9742 View (240) 209-9742
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Kacie Martin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Alcova Heights, Arlington, VA 22204
Hi there! My name is Kacie and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I enjoy meeting with individuals from all walks of life and supporting them in meeting their goals. Therapy is a very personal experience, and I work with my clients to identify strategies that are most helpful to them and their unique experiences.
Hi there! My name is Kacie and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I enjoy meeting with individuals from all walks of life and supporting them in meeting their goals. Therapy is a very personal experience, and I work with my clients to identify strategies that are most helpful to them and their unique experiences.
(571) 520-5423 View (571) 520-5423
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Jack Werstein, MA, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Alcova Heights, Arlington, VA 22204
I am licensed to practice in Washington DC, Maryland, Virginia and Texas. My mission is to provide ethical and professional clinical services to those overcoming trauma and those struggling with identity and relationship issues. My commitment to my patients is to empower, support, and guide them on a journey of healing and growth. I employ an integrative treatment approach in order to effectively meet my client’s needs. I work with clients in person and/or using Zoom.
I am licensed to practice in Washington DC, Maryland, Virginia and Texas. My mission is to provide ethical and professional clinical services to those overcoming trauma and those struggling with identity and relationship issues. My commitment to my patients is to empower, support, and guide them on a journey of healing and growth. I employ an integrative treatment approach in order to effectively meet my client’s needs. I work with clients in person and/or using Zoom.
(512) 601-4595 View (512) 601-4595

Online Therapists

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Kellie Zundel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Arlington, VA 22202
I enjoy using shame resilience work (alongside CBT, DBT, and Narrative Therapy) to help my clients to rewrite their shame stories and heal deep wounds, which may be underlying the eating disorder.
I love working with teens and adults who are exhausted from constantly thinking about food and their body, hate what they see when they look in the mirror, and are sick and tired of feeling trapped by an eating disorder.
I enjoy using shame resilience work (alongside CBT, DBT, and Narrative Therapy) to help my clients to rewrite their shame stories and heal deep wounds, which may be underlying the eating disorder.
I love working with teens and adults who are exhausted from constantly thinking about food and their body, hate what they see when they look in the mirror, and are sick and tired of feeling trapped by an eating disorder.
(571) 336-0958 View (571) 336-0958
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Dr. Nadia Alsamadi
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Arlington, VA 22201
You may feel constantly distracted from the present moment or like you’re on autopilot. Our minds often hand us thoughts that are distressing and it’s very easy to become wrapped up and stuck in them! I enjoy working with folks to disempower negative thoughts and get back to the things and people that are important to them. Together, we’ll work on developing a more compassionate and non-judgmental understanding of how your relationships, culture, and oppressive experiences have shaped your behaviors. By reclaiming your narrative, we can forge a path towards meaningful change that's rooted in your values.
You may feel constantly distracted from the present moment or like you’re on autopilot. Our minds often hand us thoughts that are distressing and it’s very easy to become wrapped up and stuck in them! I enjoy working with folks to disempower negative thoughts and get back to the things and people that are important to them. Together, we’ll work on developing a more compassionate and non-judgmental understanding of how your relationships, culture, and oppressive experiences have shaped your behaviors. By reclaiming your narrative, we can forge a path towards meaningful change that's rooted in your values.
(703) 936-7191 x717 View (703) 936-7191 x717
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Catherine Ladson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHCS, LPCS, LCPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Arlington, VA 22209  (Online Only)
Take the courageous step towards reclaiming your narrative and shaping your own destiny.
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.
Take the courageous step towards reclaiming your narrative and shaping your own destiny.
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.
(571) 496-8803 View (571) 496-8803
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Varsha Balijepalli
Resident in Counseling, LPC-R
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Arlington, VA 22209
My motto as a therapist is to provide clients with unconditional positive regard and a solid therapeutic relationship. I believe that with caring and nurturance, there is no wound that cannot be healed and no fear that cannot be overcome. Together, we will discover your current alignment with your "authentic self " and work towards becoming your highest self/ best version. We are all work in progress, and while you may only see the seeds in you, I already see the flowers blooming in you. My aim is to offer you a gentle, sensitive, empathic and non-judgemental relationship, permitting you to reach a point of illumination and healing.
My motto as a therapist is to provide clients with unconditional positive regard and a solid therapeutic relationship. I believe that with caring and nurturance, there is no wound that cannot be healed and no fear that cannot be overcome. Together, we will discover your current alignment with your "authentic self " and work towards becoming your highest self/ best version. We are all work in progress, and while you may only see the seeds in you, I already see the flowers blooming in you. My aim is to offer you a gentle, sensitive, empathic and non-judgemental relationship, permitting you to reach a point of illumination and healing.
(571) 462-6480 View (571) 462-6480

Narrative Therapists

Is narrative therapy evidence-based?

Narrative therapy is not well-studied, and it may not be as effective in treating mental health conditions when compared with evidence-based treatments such as cognitive behavioral therapy. Some small studies do show that depressed and anxious individuals who were treated with narrative therapy reported improvement in anxiety and depression symptoms.

How long does narrative therapy last?

Narrative therapy is less structured when compared with psychoanalysis, for example. Narrative therapy is more open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a few months, and sometimes a year or longer. Patients see their therapist one to two times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a person’s challenges and progress. Individuals can also practice the principles of narrative therapy after treatment has ended.

Does narrative therapy work?

Narrative therapy can help a person manage or reduce symptoms of conditions like depression or anxiety. This type of therapy encourages a person to reflect on the moments of their life when their particular problem was not at the forefront of their minds—perhaps life celebrations, achievements, and other successes. The individual is encouraged to rewrite their storyline as if their particular problem was not part of their life. This therapy may offer benefits that are hard to measure.

What are the possible limitations of narrative therapy?

Narrative therapy is person-centered or client-centered, and the health professional pays more attention to the subjective narratives that are constructed by the client, as opposed to other objective measures. The therapist privileges the individual’s perspective over all others. This open form may feel frustrating for individuals seeking a more structured approach; certainly, no one therapy type will work for every individual.