Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists in Fairfax, VA

Starting therapy can be difficult. It is not easy to share your vulnerabilities in general, let alone with a completely new person! My hope as a provider is to create a space where you can feel empowered to make desired changes while being met with compassion and validation. I offer in-person therapy for adults in Northern VA and online therapy in VA, MA, and all PSYPACT states (psypact.org/mpage/psypactmap). My approach to treatment is collaborative. It is my goal to provide you with treatment that is both evidence-based and individualized so that you feel treatment is meeting your specific needs.

It is not easy to ask for help, but in working with me you will find a safe, compassionate, and accepting space that fosters growth and personal development. My strengths-focused approach relies on mindfulness, insight and working to help get you unstuck. I take a holistic approach in working with issues of anxiety and depression, postpartum depression and anxiety, infertility, life transitions, parent coaching, and persistent relationship or family difficulties. I am a safe place where you can explore the past and we will work to build the future you choose from a place of love and compassion.

Ready to turn your heartache into a breakthrough? Here's the problem. You've been stuck for a while AND it's killing your happiness. You are tired of feeling empty and alone, even in moments that "should" feel satisfying. You're tired of being stuck. It's depleting you, and you've had enough. It's painful being stuck in heartache and hurt. You deserve a life and relationship you love, so you can live the wholehearted life you were meant to live. If you want to live fuller and love better, you've come to the right place.

Finding a therapist who is a great match is essential when you turn to counseling to help build or grow your family. You likely feel stressed, depressed, or isolated as you have encountered setbacks. I help individuals and couples experiencing infertility, coping with pregnancy loss, considering third-party reproduction or adoption, or deciding to live child-free. I have more than 20 years working with RESOLVE, the National Infertility Association. We will work as a team as I teach you to make challenging decisions, manage stress, enhance your relationship, heal from loss, and manage symptoms of depression and anxiety.

I help women through trying to conceive, infertility issues, grief and loss, adoption, pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond. Becoming a mother does not always go as expected, and parenting little humans can bring up a lot of big feelings. I am certified in perinatal mental health with specific training in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, like postpartum (PP) depression, PP anxiety and PP OCD. I understand the unique experience of taking on this new role while still trying to maintain your own identity. I am here to support you throughout your journey of becoming a parent so that you can be the best version of yourself possible.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 10 years of experience working with adults with depression and anxiety in a variety of settings, including outpatient clinics, hospital, and research settings. I specialize in cognitive-behavioral therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, and interpersonal psychotherapy. Additionally, I have extensive training on perinatal mental health from Postpartum Support International and the Seleni Institute and am a certified perinatal mental health clinician.

You are struggling with keeping yourself together. You don’t know who you are anymore. You are grieving for what your life was before baby, without a baby, or thoughts what life would be like when having baby. You are feeling overwhelmed and tired. You find it difficult to take care of yourself when you are focused others needs. Asking for help seems like a weakness and you believe that you have to do it by yourself. I help those who are trying to conceive, pregnant, and postpartum people who are struggling with mood and anxiety disorders to feel confident in themselves to know that they are enough and they are doing enough.

Kiana is a licensed professional counselor with years of experience working with a diverse population of pre-adolescents, adolescents, and adults in various settings. These settings include intensive in-home therapy, long-term residential for adolescents, crisis stabilization unit, and outpatient. Kiana received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Master’s degree in Counseling and Development from George Mason University and continues volunteering in research related to BDSM, cognitive development, nonmonogamy, and trauma.

Hi there, I'm Asha. I'm both a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) as well as certified in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMH-C). I am currently accepting clients for teletherapy sessions where I provide EMDR and/or CBT. If you take anything away from my profile, let it be to always remember you are worthy. Do you feel pulled in a million directions by the stress of daily life events, overstimulated by multiple hats you wear throughout the day at home, work, with your children, partner, family and/or friend relationships? Are your mental health symptoms taking control of your life? If yes, read on.

I am a licensed clinical social worker with a background in serving pregnant and parenting youth that have experienced trauma. I am well versed in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, and I have advanced training in this area. Throughout my career, I have guided countless individuals in processing traumatic birth experiences, navigating the complexities of newborn feeding, adjusting to the transformative role of parenthood, and overcoming relationship obstacles after welcoming a baby. I built upon my passion for helping new moms by securing my PMH-C (Perinatal Mental Health Certified) credential in 2024.

Motherhood is a season of vast growth and transformation that can be both one the most joyous times of your life while also being one of the most challenging and stressful. Whether you are a new mom for the first time, or the 10th time, and are just not feeling quite like yourself, I am here to help. I am here to help cope with the loud screams, the high pitched cries, and feelings of overstimulation. I am here to help you find time to find yourself again (maybe even shower daily!) and define your identity outside of just being a mom. Being a mom is HARD and as a mom who has been through her own struggles, I am here to help.

"Man never made any material as resilient as the human spirit." -Bernard Williams. As a therapist I strive to support my clients in building their resiliency and guiding the healing process. Asking for help is the first step, and I would welcome the opportunity to travel with you on that path. I also believe that in order to feel better, you must start thinking better, so I offer a safe, laid back and non-judgmental atmosphere to do just that. When the fear of judgement is removed, amazing progress can happen.

My primary focus is working with first responders, veterans, and their families to manage day to day stressors including issues around parenting, work-life balance, and issues including depression and anxiety. I am a perinatal mental health counselor with extensive training in working with individuals (and couples) during the pregnancy and postpartum period and navigating parenting in the early childhood years. In addition, I have a passion for supporting caregivers/parents with children with mental health disorders.

Choosing a therapist can be hard, there are hundreds of websites & online profiles to sift through, it can feel so difficult to find the right therapist for you! With that in mind, I’ve listed some of the areas I specialize in and some of the most common reasons clients choose me as their therapist: Experiencing anxiety or depression.• Stress, loss, & anxiety related to infertility. • Relationship or marriage difficulties. • Postpartum depression or anxiety • Miscarriage or pregnancy loss • Struggling with life transitions• Managing perfectionism or low self-esteem• Feeling stuck in life or a habit • Help for a struggling teen

Did your ideal pregnancy and birth experience come to fruition, or were there unexpected complications and challenges that left you feeling distressed and confused? While it is the hope everyone will get to have the experience they wish for and deserve; unfortunately, many parents encounter complications or trauma before, during, and after this process. I want to do whatever I can to help mothers and parents avoid and/or heal from complications in the perinatal period. While I have a speciality in perinatal mental health, I also work well with non-perinatal clients who have experienced a myriad of traumatic experiences.

Even strong, smart successful people know when to utilize the help of experts. Maybe you’re not in crisis, just a couple in a “good enough” relationship, but some of the time things get painfully off track. Or an individual whose life seems to be going pretty well on the outside – but privately, you’re hurting. Sometimes, your ways of “getting by” turn into habits that need to be amended. It’s not always clear how to go about initiating change and it helps to have an objective perspective. Counseling is a great way to improve your life. Together we will explore, identify, and rebuild habits and patterns to provide lasting change.

My work spans the spectrum of research, therapy, and community services. I have supported teens and adults navigate chronic illness, depression, life transitions and anxiety. I am deeply passionate about peri/postnatal mental health equity and working with those navigating the complexities of pregnancy/ postpartum. I have a passion for making a positive impact on the lives of individuals and couples. As such, I strive to create an understanding and welcoming space to individuals from diverse backgrounds, including BIPOC and LGTBQIA+, in order to explore the experience of minority stress and trauma.

Facing challenges in managing life's stressors, difficulties in communication, or struggling to connect with loved ones? If you're seeking support to explore your self-worth, understand core beliefs, and foster personal growth, I specialize in guiding individuals, families, and youth through these challenges. Whether you're navigating the complexities of helping you cope with anxiety in our changing world, self esteem, pregnancy, postpartum, or parenting, my therapy provides a pathway to self-discovery, coping strategies, healing, and overall personal growth..

In my clinical practice, Sunstone Counseling, I help clients overcome a variety of concerns related to the symptoms of anxiety, panic disorder, depression, bipolar disorder, grief/loss, suicidal ideation, shame, low self-esteem, body image, betrayal, and relationship issues. I specialize in women’s issues (pregnancy, perinatal mood disorders, becoming a new mom, and sexuality issues) and couples work (premarital counseling, new parents, low/no sex, repair after an affair, and second marriages – to name a few). I completed Brené Brown’s Daring Way training and am a Certified Daring Way Facilitator.