Teletherapy for Chantilly, VA

Do you suffer from depression, anxiety? Do you have issues assimilating in a new culture? Are you a member of the LGBTQ and have issues? Are you unable to advance socially, academically, or professionally? Do you want a professional to listen to you?

Over the last 10+ years I have focused my practice on working with individuals struggling with mental health disorders including mood disorders, anxiety, PTSD, and trauma, and have established practice with the LGBT population.

My clinical experience includes the areas of community-based counseling, residential treatment, private counseling, autism spectrum disorders, and crisis intervention, trauma informed care and working with individuals who struggle with self-harming behaviors, depression, anxiety, marriage and family therapy as well as members of the LGBTQ population.

Beth sees her clients truly from the perspective that they are the heart of the work she does. She recognizes that each person is the best representation of who they are and how they connect with themselves and others in their own life. She is a therapist who lends her training, personality, and demeanor to becoming a guide and mentor along the way for her clients. Beth is authentic and genuine as she moves through getting to know her clients and helping them form personal treatment plans during their therapy journey. Her clients often report that they connect with themselves on deeper levels than they initially thought possible.

Hello, I'm Shannah, a Licensed Masters Social Worker specializing in mental health with 12 years of experience working with adolescents (ages 13 and above) and adults in group counseling, family/marriage counseling, individual counseling, trauma therapy, grief counseling, crisis intervention and eating disorders. Thank you for taking the first step and for allowing me to be part of this very important journey with you! I look forward to meeting you! I am fully committed to listen and provide a safe, ethical and supportive place so that we can develop a treatment plan centered on “you” and “your specific needs.”

Hello! I’m Claire Foote, a Licensed Resident in Counseling. I received my Master of Arts degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in the outpatient setting. My clinical focus is anxiety disorders, mood disorders such as depression, life transitional concerns, coping skill enhancement, and trauma-informed care. My clinical approach focuses on a mix of Cognitive-Behavioral and Solution-Focused approaches.

Hello! My name is Tara Johnson, LPC-Resident in Counseling, and I am a graduate of Walden University with my Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling. In my educational and clinical journey, I have found the Cognitive-Behavioral approach to be of great assistance; however, I am also aware that everyone is unique thereby requiring the addition of other therapies as warranted in my “mental health toolbox”. All theories incorporate an understanding of the desire to change one’s approach to a situation even if the situation continues to exist, let me assist you in the process.

I prioritize acceptance and attuned sensing to create a therapeutic experience that opens up possibilities for safe exploration and change. I believe that we often have unrecognized wisdom and strengths that can be fully and joyfully discovered with the right tools and insights. You can expect a peaceful and engaged approach that focuses on a client-paced relationship that relies on well-researched and clinically supported approaches.

In a world where many feel their life is out of control or in chaose, I offer a safe place to attain a new sense of serenity through common sense counseling. I specialize in helping adults and adolescents untangle and overcome life's disappointments and difficult experiences by offering new perspectives, and new coping strategies through a Christian worldview. My goal is to help the hurting identify the origin of their pain, suffering and damaging behaviors and to find a new, life-long sense of emotional sobriety and overall good health.

Before I tell you about me, I would like to congratulate you on taking the first or extra step toward your healing journey. Finding a provider that best suits you and your needs can be difficult, and sometimes scary. But here you are, executing one of the most difficult parts of this process, and together we can continue to overcome obstacles and challenges to help you achieve optimal mental health and wellness. I am a Resident in Counseling in the Commonwealth of Virginia. I have a genuine passion for my profession, helping people navigate through life in a manner that is most authentic and helpful to them.

Dr. Matthew Gonzalez is a fully licensed clinical psychologist and neuropsychologist. He has over 30 years of experience spanning all age groups, populations, settings, and the full spectrum of mental, emotional, behavioral, and cognitive concerns. He earned his B.A. in Psychology from the University of Michigan and his Doctorate (Psy.D.) from Rutgers University. For the past 13 years, Dr. Gonzalez has worked with civilian, military, government, and intelligence community populations. Prior to that, he ran a busy private practice in both clinical and neuropsychology in Michigan.

The road to transformation is through conversation! I am a counselor and executive coach combining over 30 years of extensive interpersonal communication expertise and corporate background experience. I work with individuals (couples and groups) from all walks of life who feel stuck, hurt or struggling with their own pain and challenges. Are you feeling low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, trauma, caught in a cycle of repetitive destructive behaviors (such as alcohol and drug use), experiencing PTSD, dysfunctional interpersonal relationships, workplace stress/bullying, social injustice or lacking direction, meaning and purpose?

**TeleHealth Counseling Available!** I bring authentic listening joined with the power of hope into the counseling relationship. When life brings its seasons of challenges and difficulties, I am confident that a road traveled together is the beginning of change. I believe in the uniqueness of individuals and without judgment, bring faith for the faithful and faithless. I compassionately help those struggling with relationship conflicts, self-esteem issues, trauma, addictions, partners suffering from sexual abuse, depression, anxiety, grief, shame and spiritual brokenness.

I have been providing counseling services to adolescents and adults for over 30 years. I have extensive training in the treatment of addiction, trauma, PTSD and anxitey and mood disorders. Together we will determine your goals and my treatment approach will be based on where you are in your journey. I am not a therapist who will simply ask you "how do you feel?" I am very active. I can not do the work for you, but together we will explore what has brought you to therapy and I will gently guide you to a path of healing and growth.

I believe that the therapeutic relationship is the most important factor in the growth and development of my clients. Within the therapeutic relationship, my clients can expect to be heard, supported, and encouraged as they work through their struggles to help them move forward. I have experience with all ages – children, adolescents, and adults. As a counselor, I provide services for individual, groups, and families.

Dear reader, whether you are initiating services with me, or continuing your mental health journey, know that you are still taking steps in the right direction to cater to your mental health needs! As a therapist I develop a relaxed and judgment-free environment to build a healthy and supportive therapeutic relationship with you. I use cultural sensitivity, ethics, & evidence-based practices to address Depressive Disorders, Self-injurious Behavior, Anxiety/Bipolar Disorders, Anger/Stress Management, Grief, PTSD, Substance Abuse, and some Trauma. I am experienced in working with families, children 5-17, couples, and elderly clients.

Accepting New Clients! I strive to help every client reach their goals, whether it's to "just stay alive" or to "determine the meaning of life." Everyone can benefit from therapy and I am here to help you on your journey to better wellness and optimal mental health. I believe in meeting clients where they're at, in supporting them in every part of their journey, and that there is always something to gain in therapy. Whether you are experiencing clinical depression, psychosis, disordered eating, self-harm, or relationship struggles, I am here to help you navigate your way through those stormy waters.

Therapy is a journey of trust, hope, healing and change. Whether you are dealing with life disappointments, change, depression, anxiety, or any other emotional disturbance, I can help you find and maintain recovery. With over 3o years of experience in the mental health profession, I have witnessed client recovery from addictions of all kinds, as well as emotional challenges of all kinds by incorporating a refreshing blend of therapies with a biblical worldview. My goal is to aid clients in experiencing grace and transformation by learning how to let go of performance-based thinking.

Traumatic experiences change the way the brain and body process the world around us. As a result of this change, the nervous system becomes dysregulated. Together we will focus on using trauma-focused treatment methods based on Neurobiology to assist in regulating this system to effect holistic and lasting change. As an EMDR trained clinician I often utilize EMDR, TF-CBT, IFS and others trauma-informed modalities. My approach goes beyond the distress experienced within and extends further into thriving in community and harmony with others.