Sandplay Therapists in Oakton, VA

The Collective Healing Center is an evidence-based private practice that provides trauma-informed mental health services to children, adolescents, and adults. Our clinical staff is especially trained to work in individual, couples, or family therapy formats. We specialize in the areas of children and families, trauma, attachment disruptions, perinatal and postpartum mental health, life transitions, gender diversity, and sexual orientation. Our clinicians have ample familiarity with trauma-related issues and symptoms such as self-injury, dissociation, eating concerns, grief and sexual behaviors.

Do you have concerns about your child or have work/personal issues? Barbara specializes in working with school-age children, age four through preteens, their families, and adults who are dealing with anxiety, grief, ADHD, school challenges, adjustment, family, friendship, work place issues. She strongly believes that through counseling one can make life changes and develop the life and social skills needed to overcome obstacles and live more satisfying and successful lives. She uses a variety of approaches: solution-focused, client-centered, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), relaxation and mindfulness, play, art therapy, and role play with children.

Sarah believes that therapy is a collaborative process between the therapist, the client and their family, that allows children and adolescents to be able to meet their full potential. She believes that each individual is unique and the therapeutic process can be tailored to meet their needs. Children and adolescents are able to develop tools and skills to help them process and address the challenges the face through the therapeutic process. Children and adolescents benefit from a person to explore their emotions, process transitions, and develop self-esteem and confidence. Therapy can help build lifelong coping skills and tools.

I am a founding partner of Gil Institute for Trauma Recovery and Education, LLC. Gil Institute is a private group practice committed to providing evidence- and practice-informed mental health services for traumatized children, youth, and adults. My clinical career has focused on facilitating emotional healing for at-risk children and adolescents exposed to multiple traumatic experiences. I have worked in various clinical and educational settings in the Northern Virginia area providing guidance and support to bilingual and bi-cultural children (and families) experiencing socio-emotional and educational challenges.

EverWhen Therapy assists clients in helping them manage the emotions they experience in their daily lives through a strengths-based approach. During times of high stress, self-care and emotional support help improve overall functioning. Our clients are encouraged to focus on their ability to effectively cope with and manage emotions, process new experiences, and identify personal strengths. It is of the upmost importance to establish rapport and foster a safe environment for clients that encourages creative and/or verbal expression. Treatment plans are developed based on the client's areas of need.

You may be facing a range of challenges, from navigating life transitions and relationship issues to managing anxiety or seeking personal growth. I am particularly passionate in providing a safe and nurturing space where clients can explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences without judgment or retraumatization. My professional background as an Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapist and assistant preschool teacher equips me with a deep understanding of child development and effective communication with children and families. This knowledge can be invaluable for clients with children or family-related challenges.

My focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. I create a safe space for you to work through trauma, OCD, anxiety and depression. This is a judgment free zone. I achieve this by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan that supports you in reaching your goals. .