Teletherapy for Falls Church, VA

Hello, and welcome! I specialize in working with people pleasing, perfectionism, and helping professionals. Many of my clients find that they "give too much" in relationships, are overly self critical, and feel overwhelmed with too much on their plates. Often my clients believe they should just "try harder," but they keep getting stuck. If any of these ring true for you, we may be a good fit. In therapy, we work together to challenge your mental blocks and build new habits that help you connect authentically in your relationships, be kinder to yourself, and find more balance. I welcome clients from all backgrounds and orientations.

Do you ever feel stuck in or powerless over situations in your life? Do you feel like you’re repeating the same patterns over and over again? Are you struggling to find joy and connection? These experiences are a normal part of the human condition. Maintaining the status quo and avoiding discomfort are often our instinct, but they can keep us from living our most authentic and fulfilling lives. In our work together, we can explore the root causes of what is getting in the way so that you can heal from past or current traumas, develop new habits, learn to embrace and love your truest self, and create a life that is fulfilling to you.

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.

As a psychotherapist, it's an honor to work alongside clients to remove barriers to living a full life. At Curo, we inspire people to form lives and communities of freedom, empowerment, and creativity. Our intention is to cultivate a safe therapeutic relationship and provide practical skills and interventions that support our clients' goals. We strive to be approachable and empathetic with a warm presentation that is welcoming and reassuring. We enjoy providing new insights and concepts to our clients that foster growth and encourage positivity.

I operate from the perspective that therapy is not about changing ourselves. Rather, therapy is simply creating space for the seemingly dark, fearful, and shameful parts within us. These parts want to be seen and accepted, just as we all do. In sessions, I encourage my client to allow their body and inner wisdom to drive the progression of the therapeutic process. I believe that healing occurs as we gently move towards non-resistance and self-acceptance. This process catalyzes the body’s innate ability to transform emotions, the conscious, and the subconscious mind.

I am a level 2 Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapist, a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP), and am also trained in Integral Somatic Psychology (ISP) and in the IFS method with couples, Intimacy From The Inside Out (IFIO). My approach to treatment is positive, strength-based and collaborative. Working in the psychotherapy field for over 30 years has taught me that the wisdom and capacity to heal lies within each of us, but we often need guidance in learning new tools and coping strategies in order to access this self-healing. I offer my clients new methods for allowing the natural ability of the mind and body to heal itself.

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.

As a Resident in Marriage and Family Therapy, I specialize in working with couples, parents, and other family configurations. Many couples come to me wanting to learn to communicate and understand each other's perspectives, longing to restore a connection they seem to have lost. Parents come looking for assistance to bring structure and harmony to their home, often struggling with neurodiversity factors and behavior challenges. I also see individuals wanting to make sense of their past and resolve the effects of trauma and life challenges.

For many people, psychotherapy is a powerful resource for growth. Our emotions can be complicated and may feel confusing or even overwhelming when trying to tackle them alone. I am a virtual therapist providing online therapy from the comfort of your own home, serving clients in Virginia and North Carolina. I create a safe, non-pathologizing, trusting environment for you to examine the feelings you tend to hide away from others (and often even from yourself). Together, we can explore and learn from the conflicts that keep you stuck in order to create lasting, positive change in your life.

PLEASE NOTE THAT I AM CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS, BUT WILL BE HAPPY TO ADD YOU TO A WAITING LIST. For those who seek to know and understand themselves better; for those who find themselves asking, "Why do I do what I do?" I am trained as a systemic thinker - assisting clients to identify the root causes of current struggles in thinking and behaving, then partner with clients to work toward a restorative, healing experience within the context of a warm, compassionate, therapeutic relationship. I can provide services from a Christian perspective, helping clients pursue God’s intention for a full, abundant life.

I specialize in working with people who yearn to discover the deepest parts of themselves and feel ready for profound healing and change. I believe the therapeutic relationship is sacred and meaningful, and the vehicle through which real change occurs. I care deeply about supporting and challenging you to grow, helping you experience relief with each session.

If you are facing a crisis or difficult time, are tired of being in pain, not find what you want or need, don't know what to do with your partner, child, boss...situation, or simply want to improve your life, contact me. I will help you change your life! I work with depression & anxiety, trauma, relationships therapy (dating, marriage & couples counseling, intimacy problems), eating disorders & body image and healthy eating, maternity and postpartum, parenting and attachment, and grief due to break-ups, perinatal loss, and divorce. I am also devoted to the field of positive psychology and support people during common life transitions.

As a psychotherapist, my goal is to create a space in which each client feels authentically seen, known, and supported. I use an integrated, culturally sensitive approach to therapy in order to help clients grow in self-awareness, pursue healing, and realize lasting change.

I work with adolescents and young adults who are feeling stuck by life's pitfalls and need help moving forward. Whether struggling with trauma, anxiety + depression, emotional issues or relationship struggles, they know something in their life feels "off", but can't quite place what it is or why. I'm here to help you feel more free, and have language and tools to better help you get unstuck.

As a psychotherapist, it's an honor to work alongside clients to remove barriers to living a full life. At Curo, we inspire people to form lives and communities of freedom, empowerment, and creativity. Our intention is to cultivate a safe therapeutic relationship and provide practical skills and interventions that support our clients' goals. We strive to be approachable and empathetic with a warm presentation that is welcoming and reassuring. We enjoy providing new insights and concepts to our clients that foster growth and encourage positivity.

I deeply understand the variety of challenges that can occur throughout our lives and am devoted to supporting you through your personal obstacles. My goal is to create a warm, welcoming and safe environment where you’re free to express yourself and work toward your individual growth. Through my personal and academic experiences, I’ve developed skills that will help support you along your journey. I’m dedicated to helping you improve your overall mental wellness by working alongside you toward rediscovering your core strengths. Together, we can unlock your true potential so you can live the life you want and deserve!

Feeling stuck can be frustrating, disconnection can be isolating, and exhaustion can feel never-ending. But I want you to know that change is possible, and hope is within reach. If you're ready to take a step towards a more fulfilling life, I'm here to walk alongside you and provide the caring and non-judgmental support you need. Together, we can uncover the patterns that are holding you back and discover new ways to relate to yourself and others. As a former health and wellness educator, I have a deep understanding of the challenges we face and the power of compassionate, holistic care.

All of us feel times of heightened stress, sadness, and worry. For adolescents, this often comes as they navigate increased independence in a world of school, friends, family, and relationships. For adults in the hectic DC area, work-life balance often doesn’t feel very balanced at all, and many struggle for connection with family and friends. For families, there is often conflict and dissonance that arises as we grow and change. Sometimes this becomes just too much to manage on our own. As a therapist with 15+ years experience, I help clients work through these challenges and grow towards a place of security and connection.

If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, compulsive behavior, wish to overcome the consequences of traumatic experiences, or feel stuck in your life journey, I invite you to contact me. As a therapist, I strive to provide a non-judgmental and supportive environment for individuals to gain greater self-awareness and self-regulation. In our work together, we will hold space for difficult emotions, identify patterns that have helped you in the past and may not be serving you now, and develop new skills so that you are able to gently move toward living a more fulfilling life aligned with your values.