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Laveena Khanchandani
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Fairfax, VA 22030
Seeking therapy can often be a difficult decision and can create anxiety and ambiguity about what the process will entail. However, Dr. Khanchandani functions from the foundation for a positive experience in therapy which first begins with establishing a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship. Doing so, can encourage positive growth towards goals. Therapy is facilitated with transparency about what to expect from the process and goals are formulated collaboratively. Interventions are recommended based on individual's goals and needs. Effective and open communication is encouraged about therapeutic process and progress on goals
Seeking therapy can often be a difficult decision and can create anxiety and ambiguity about what the process will entail. However, Dr. Khanchandani functions from the foundation for a positive experience in therapy which first begins with establishing a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship. Doing so, can encourage positive growth towards goals. Therapy is facilitated with transparency about what to expect from the process and goals are formulated collaboratively. Interventions are recommended based on individual's goals and needs. Effective and open communication is encouraged about therapeutic process and progress on goals
(571) 260-8034 View (571) 260-8034
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Misha Yasar
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Fairfax, VA 22030  (Online Only)
As a licensed therapist, I'm passionate about empowering individuals to gain control over their lives. I work with diverse backgrounds, specializing in issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and relationships. I create a non-judgmental space for open exploration, utilizing therapeutic approaches such as CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, and various trauma-informed techniques. I will tailor interventions to your unique needs and together we can dissect root causes, identify patterns, and work towards meaningful changes. Together, we can navigate towards clarity, calm, and joy.
As a licensed therapist, I'm passionate about empowering individuals to gain control over their lives. I work with diverse backgrounds, specializing in issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and relationships. I create a non-judgmental space for open exploration, utilizing therapeutic approaches such as CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, and various trauma-informed techniques. I will tailor interventions to your unique needs and together we can dissect root causes, identify patterns, and work towards meaningful changes. Together, we can navigate towards clarity, calm, and joy.
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Vanguard Therapy, LLC.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Fairfax, VA 22031
Do you feel alone and unsure of your purpose in life? Are you always feeling anxious or depressed? Do you find that living life and getting out of bed daily is a struggle and oftentimes impossible? I can help you by providing a compassionate, nurturing,and non-judgemental environment to express your deepest thoughts and feelings and explore ways to resolve the problems you encounter.
Do you feel alone and unsure of your purpose in life? Are you always feeling anxious or depressed? Do you find that living life and getting out of bed daily is a struggle and oftentimes impossible? I can help you by providing a compassionate, nurturing,and non-judgemental environment to express your deepest thoughts and feelings and explore ways to resolve the problems you encounter.
(703) 935-8314 View (703) 935-8314
Virginia Support Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Fairfax, VA 20151
Virginia Support Services is a Mental Health Skill-Building Service that provides behavioral and mental health training and support services to individuals with mental, behavioral, or emotional impairments in major life activities by supporting an individual's level of functioning and promoting his/her autonomy. The program offers supportive services to individuals and families in their homes and communities. Clinicians assist with training the individual to understand and cope with the challenges of having a mental, behavioral, or emotional disability.
Virginia Support Services is a Mental Health Skill-Building Service that provides behavioral and mental health training and support services to individuals with mental, behavioral, or emotional impairments in major life activities by supporting an individual's level of functioning and promoting his/her autonomy. The program offers supportive services to individuals and families in their homes and communities. Clinicians assist with training the individual to understand and cope with the challenges of having a mental, behavioral, or emotional disability.
(703) 367-7800 View (703) 367-7800

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Photo of Malahat Baig-Amin, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Fairfax, VA
Malahat Baig-Amin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Vienna, VA 22180  (Online Only)
I ascribe to an integrative approach based on a strengths model of treatment. I aim to assist clients in overcoming challenges they may face by helping them identify and access personal strengths. I have been trained in psycho-dynamic, interpersonal, family systems, empowerment, cognitive and behavioral therapies. I utilize an approach that best addresses the concerns/issues you may have.
I ascribe to an integrative approach based on a strengths model of treatment. I aim to assist clients in overcoming challenges they may face by helping them identify and access personal strengths. I have been trained in psycho-dynamic, interpersonal, family systems, empowerment, cognitive and behavioral therapies. I utilize an approach that best addresses the concerns/issues you may have.
(202) 568-8417 View (202) 568-8417
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Nadia A Aziz
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Woodbridge, VA 22192  (Online Only)
I have worked extensively with Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Anger Management, Trauma, Domestic Violence (Victim and Abuser), Verbal/Sexual/Physical Abuse, Substance and Alcohol Abuse Clients. I have a Mindfulness based approach that taps into Client's strengths and a Solution focused approach. I have experience using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Based Therapy with use of Guided Imagery and Meditation to reduce stress..
I have worked extensively with Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Anger Management, Trauma, Domestic Violence (Victim and Abuser), Verbal/Sexual/Physical Abuse, Substance and Alcohol Abuse Clients. I have a Mindfulness based approach that taps into Client's strengths and a Solution focused approach. I have experience using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Based Therapy with use of Guided Imagery and Meditation to reduce stress..
(571) 497-4829 View (571) 497-4829
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Archana Dogra
Psychologist, PhD, BCN
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Manassas, VA 20110
I am an empathetic and compassionate counselor with emphasis on holistic well-being. I have had over two decades of extensive experience working with all age groups, children, adolescents and adults. I help treat anxiety, depression, mood disorders, post -traumatic stress disorder, self-esteem issues, low academic achievement, parent-child relationship issues and other family conflict issues. My approach is mind-body-brain based.
I am an empathetic and compassionate counselor with emphasis on holistic well-being. I have had over two decades of extensive experience working with all age groups, children, adolescents and adults. I help treat anxiety, depression, mood disorders, post -traumatic stress disorder, self-esteem issues, low academic achievement, parent-child relationship issues and other family conflict issues. My approach is mind-body-brain based.
(571) 620-5021 View (571) 620-5021
Photo of Life Enrichment Counseling Center, Inc., Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Fairfax, VA
Life Enrichment Counseling Center, Inc.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Manassas, VA 20110
At Life Enrichment Counseling Center, we are committed to providing you with the support and compassion that is important to you in your time of need. We are all resilient and have the desire and ability to heal and lead fulfilling and meaningful lives. However, there are times and situations where we need professional help to overcome devastating feelings and life events. We fully appreciate that, and we look forward to personally meeting with you and will strive to do our best to help find the best solutions for your situation.
At Life Enrichment Counseling Center, we are committed to providing you with the support and compassion that is important to you in your time of need. We are all resilient and have the desire and ability to heal and lead fulfilling and meaningful lives. However, there are times and situations where we need professional help to overcome devastating feelings and life events. We fully appreciate that, and we look forward to personally meeting with you and will strive to do our best to help find the best solutions for your situation.
(703) 822-7205 View (703) 822-7205

Online Therapists

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Dulles Psychological Services
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Sterling, VA 20166  (Online Only)
Psychotherapy provides a healing relationship and a safe environment to process experiences and develop insights into- and coping strategies for- current challenges. We will provide you or your family this therapeutic relationship, guidance through your path to growth, & the opportunity to learn new skills & enhance your life.
Psychotherapy provides a healing relationship and a safe environment to process experiences and develop insights into- and coping strategies for- current challenges. We will provide you or your family this therapeutic relationship, guidance through your path to growth, & the opportunity to learn new skills & enhance your life.
(703) 782-8286 View (703) 782-8286
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Gazala A Ansari
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Alexandria, VA 22314
Asking for help can often be an indication of courage and strength. All individuals have life issues and knowing when to seek help is essential to well being. I am a psychologist who works diligently with my clients to identify and examine maladaptive patterns that cause obstacles to living well. Through this process, the elements needed for positive change (e.g., insight, acceptance) materialize and help move one to live a more healthy and fulfilling life. In therapy, I place great value on the relationship between the therapist and the client, so I strive to create a safe, comfortable, confidential, and nonjudgmental environment.
Asking for help can often be an indication of courage and strength. All individuals have life issues and knowing when to seek help is essential to well being. I am a psychologist who works diligently with my clients to identify and examine maladaptive patterns that cause obstacles to living well. Through this process, the elements needed for positive change (e.g., insight, acceptance) materialize and help move one to live a more healthy and fulfilling life. In therapy, I place great value on the relationship between the therapist and the client, so I strive to create a safe, comfortable, confidential, and nonjudgmental environment.
(703) 468-8388 View (703) 468-8388
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Gainesville Professional Counseling Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCSW
Verified Verified
Gainesville, VA 20155
We realize that this past year has been overwhelming for everyone. We are here to help support you while we all continue to try to navigate uncharted waters. We want to help you find balance in your life.
We realize that this past year has been overwhelming for everyone. We are here to help support you while we all continue to try to navigate uncharted waters. We want to help you find balance in your life.
(571) 261-1921 View (571) 261-1921
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Radhika Barrett
Resident in Counseling, MA, NBCC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Falls Church, VA 22046
We all have anxieties. We have defenses against hurt that we build up over time, that become solidified into unproductive patterns of behavior and prevent us from living our best lives. We all, from time to time, lose connection with ourselves and those around us, as we try and do the million things that daily life demands of us. It’s okay. You’re not alone.
We all have anxieties. We have defenses against hurt that we build up over time, that become solidified into unproductive patterns of behavior and prevent us from living our best lives. We all, from time to time, lose connection with ourselves and those around us, as we try and do the million things that daily life demands of us. It’s okay. You’re not alone.
(571) 487-7664 View (571) 487-7664
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Family Guidance Centers - Telehealth
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Glen Allen, VA 23059
Since 1980, Family Guidance Centers have provided counseling for adults, adolescents, children, and marriages. Our licensed therapists provide a wide array of therapy services. We are a steady, experienced group ready to join with you to build personal health.
Since 1980, Family Guidance Centers have provided counseling for adults, adolescents, children, and marriages. Our licensed therapists provide a wide array of therapy services. We are a steady, experienced group ready to join with you to build personal health.
(804) 743-0960 View (804) 743-0960
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Alan Von Kleiss
Psychologist, PsyD, ABPP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
North Chesterfield, VA 23235
No matter how strong we are in meeting the challenges of life sometimes what happens to us heaps upon us a mountain of stress and we can do little but feel the pain of all that weight. Our goal is to help those we serve be effective in resolving personal pain through the empowerment of their natural strengths. Step by measured step, we work to build durability, and self-respect through skill building to overcome the pains that make life less enjoyable. We want to help you to move that mountain of pain one stone a time- by skillful means.
No matter how strong we are in meeting the challenges of life sometimes what happens to us heaps upon us a mountain of stress and we can do little but feel the pain of all that weight. Our goal is to help those we serve be effective in resolving personal pain through the empowerment of their natural strengths. Step by measured step, we work to build durability, and self-respect through skill building to overcome the pains that make life less enjoyable. We want to help you to move that mountain of pain one stone a time- by skillful means.
(804) 292-2302 View (804) 292-2302
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Shah Hasan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sterling, VA 20164
** Shah is available to offer therapy services in Urdu, Hindi, and English Shah Hasan is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of Virginia and a Nationally Certified Counselor by the National Board for Certified Counselors. Shah has extensive experience working with individuals and families seeking help for an array of disorders and issues such as anxiety, depression, stress management, and family functioning.
** Shah is available to offer therapy services in Urdu, Hindi, and English Shah Hasan is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of Virginia and a Nationally Certified Counselor by the National Board for Certified Counselors. Shah has extensive experience working with individuals and families seeking help for an array of disorders and issues such as anxiety, depression, stress management, and family functioning.
(571) 568-7220 View (571) 568-7220
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Sana Gaitonde
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Alexandria, VA 22301  (Online Only)
I have an extensive background working with adolescents, and adults, providing psychotherapy. I have worked in a variety of settings including private practices, community clinics, and residential treatment centers. With specialized training and experience in different theoretical approaches including psychodynamic, mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral and dialectical behavioral therapy, trauma-focused CBT, interpersonal, and narrative therapy, I use an integrated approach to meet the unique needs of each client. Due to my own diverse background and experience, I am intimately aware of multicultural issues, and enjoy working with a clientele from various arrays of life.
I have an extensive background working with adolescents, and adults, providing psychotherapy. I have worked in a variety of settings including private practices, community clinics, and residential treatment centers. With specialized training and experience in different theoretical approaches including psychodynamic, mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral and dialectical behavioral therapy, trauma-focused CBT, interpersonal, and narrative therapy, I use an integrated approach to meet the unique needs of each client. Due to my own diverse background and experience, I am intimately aware of multicultural issues, and enjoy working with a clientele from various arrays of life.
(571) 496-8985 View (571) 496-8985
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Deeba Chadha
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC
Verified Verified
Leesburg, VA 20176
Deeba Khumar-Chadha has a master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and doctoral degree in Counselor Education and Supervision. Deeba is Licensed as a Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Virginia and will be facilitating the counseling session using predominantly Client Centered, Cognitive Behavioral therapy, Interpersonal therapy and Solution Focused therapy. The majority of Deeba's experience is working with adults and adolescents with concerns regarding depression, anxiety, postpartum depression, self-esteem, and career counseling.
Deeba Khumar-Chadha has a master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and doctoral degree in Counselor Education and Supervision. Deeba is Licensed as a Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Virginia and will be facilitating the counseling session using predominantly Client Centered, Cognitive Behavioral therapy, Interpersonal therapy and Solution Focused therapy. The majority of Deeba's experience is working with adults and adolescents with concerns regarding depression, anxiety, postpartum depression, self-esteem, and career counseling.
(540) 712-8420 View (540) 712-8420
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists

How long does OCD treatment take?

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is often treated on a weekly or twice-weekly schedule, depending on symptom severity and the client’s preferences. Some clients may start to see a noticeable improvement in symptoms in as little as six weeks, but it’s also possible, especially in more severe cases, for treatment to take several months to a year before significant progress is made.

What happens if OCD is not treated?

Some people with OCD, especially those with mild symptoms, may find that they are able to adapt reasonably well to life with the condition, even if their symptoms never resolve completely. However, many people, particularly those whose symptoms are severe at the outset, find that their obsessions and compulsions grow more intrusive with time, making it harder to maintain relationships, hold down a job, or navigate the world successfully.

Are there medications for OCD?

Medication can be used to treat OCD. The class of drugs most often prescribed are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs, which include fluvoxamine (under the brand name Luvox), fluoxetine (Prozac), and sertraline (Zoloft), among others. In cases of treatment-resistant OCD, other classes of medication, such as tricyclic antidepressants or atypical antipsychotics, may be prescribed. Medication is frequently used in conjunction with therapy.

Can OCD come back after treatment?

Yes. Major life transitions, periods of stress, or other factors can cause symptoms to return or, if they were never fully eradicated, to ramp back up in intensity. For some, these relapses are brief and do not require additional treatment; identifying specific triggers and practicing the skills learned in therapy can help speed their course. For others, returning to therapy for a brief period can help address the underlying stress and strengthen coping mechanisms.