Therapists in Herndon, VA

Clients who work with me learn to better understand their emotional triggers, work to overcome life’s setbacks, manage stress more productively, communicate with others more effectively, and set healthy boundaries. My approach involves getting to know each of my clients, beyond what has brought them into therapy. I seek to understand what your goals are for this journey, and we together discuss how I can support you in working on what can be changed, and learning to cope with people and situations that we cannot change.

Do you feel lonely, overwhelmed, or a lack of motivation? Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship difficulties? Working together, you will learn how brave you can be, to build virtue, and that you are valuable. Trabajando juntos, aprenderán lo valiente que pueden ser para construir la virtud y lo valioso que son. Mis clientes son jóvenes, adultos y padres. My clients are youth, adults, and parents who receive trauma-informed support, learning to take each day into your own hands, create meaningful change, and build up your strengths. I am a Resident in Counseling with Ted Hoch LPC. English and Spanish open.

Dr. Carrera is an Army Veteran and clinical psychologist. Throughout her career, Dr. Carrera has provided psychological assessments for a wide variety of referrals and is trained in providing evidence-based treatments for a variety of complex mental health conditions with a special emphasis on treating anxiety, insomnia, and PTSD. Dr. Carrera has experience with consultation, performance enhancement education, and specialized coaching for career transition and leadership development. She is fluent in spoken and written Spanish and offers therapy and comprehensive psychological testing services in both English and Spanish.

Accepting New Clients! You are tired of the constant worry and doubt. You find yourself spending a lot of time trying to calm the thoughts but the relief doesn’t last long. Maybe a major change or unexpected transition is affecting your focus and ability to complete tasks on time. I know it can feel scary to reach out to a therapist so I imagine that you’re here to make some real changes in your life. You deserve a life where you can embrace all the difficult emotions and feel confident and grounded at the same time.

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.

I enjoy working with a variety of patients and have gained great experience with victims of sexual abuse and their families. I have extensive experience with (PTSD) symptoms, anxiety, major Depression Disorder, Axis II Disorders (i.e. Antisocial Behavior Personality, Borderline Personality Disorder), Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective disorder, and suicidal patients.

Is life becoming too difficult, or is stress wearing you down? You are not alone. Millions of adults in the United States are affected by anxiety and depression yearly. Have you been living with OCD going without treatment? OCD can be debilitating and difficult to manage, but you do not have to live a life burdened by these problems. As a clinical psychologist, I have specialized training in evidence-based approaches such as CBT and Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) to treat anxiety, depression, stress, and exposure and response prevention, a first-line treatment for OCD.

I believe in the positive outcomes of behavioral health treatment to alleviate our most troubling symptoms for a better mental well-being. I have found relief from intrusive thoughts, anxiety, PTSD symptoms, and this is why I am a strong advocate for therapy. I follow therapy practices that tap into the strengths we have in ourselves to heal. When we cannot do it alone, a therapeutic relationship can guide us into finding our strengths to grow into a better self. Too many stressors or being in crisis can make it harder for us to feel better alone; this is why therapy and a trusting relationship with a therapist can be healing.

As a Clinical Psychologist, I aim to create a safe and non-judgmental space where I can develop successful working relationships with my clients. My goal is to support my clients in developing more awareness on how their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors impact on the quality of their lives, and assist them in developing the necessary skills to overcome the challenges of their daily lives. I believe every person deserves to have treatment tailored to their own unique needs. Therefore, I work collaboratively with my clients on the areas of their lives they value as important and that they believe need improvement.

UpLift aims to give everyone access to affordable mental health care and build a future where a primary mental health provider is the new standard. We want everyone to experience how therapy leads to life-changing personal growth. Reaching out for help is the hardest step and UpLift strives to make it as easy as possible for those in need.

Now accepting new Aetna clients! Being a human can be really hard sometimes. Maybe it’s hard because there’s an area in our lives where we struggle, like in our careers or relationships. Perhaps, we’ve experienced some painful times that we haven’t fully healed from or find ourselves engaging in problematic behaviors. Whatever our struggles, I’ve found that psychotherapy can help reduce our suffering and help connect us to the joy of being alive.