"Partnering with you to improve the quality of your life: that is my goal as your therapist. I'm here to encourage, support, empower, and listen. During our first session we will determine your goals for therapy and what changes you want to make to improve your life. To best help you, I use an integrative technique, designed to meet you where are ready to start, and sessions are tailored to your needs and goals. One of the most important therapeutic factors, according to research and my own experience, is finding the right fit with your therapist."

"Do you feel overwhelmed? Do you feel anxious or sad? Do you feel like something is holding you back? Navigating life ups and downs can be a challenge that leaves us feeling uncomfortable and uncertain. You deserve to feel your best and live your fullest life - I am here to help you do that. Together, we can work to help you regain an authentic sense of self, cope with feelings, problem solve, and change patterns that may contribute to your symptoms."

"Having seen a lot in my life, I am nevertheless daily amazed by the stories I hear in my office. People have such interesting, encouraging and traumatic stories to tell. I help people explore their stories, heal, and grow within them. My approach goes beyond the relief of distressing symptoms to help you thrive as an individual and within relationships. Call me and let's get started exploring your life, finding your strengths, and dealing with unpleasant memories. Let's start the changes you wish to make to better yourself and your relationships."

"I use clinical approaches and mind-body coping strategies such as mindfulness, guided imagery, and breath work techniques to put tools on your tool belt to cope. My goal is to bridge the gap between mind, body, and spirit, and help make it safe to come home to yourself, to your body, and to your life. I'm not steering the course of our work; you are, and I will be there as a guide. I am grateful for each story I have been able to be apart of and am grateful for the chance to be a part of yours. Let's see if its a good fit."

"When life gets overwhelming it can feel like you're stuck, facing an endless cycle that you wish could change. Experiencing gridlock in your own life or in a relationship can be stressful, frustrating and lonely. Sometimes in the moment, it can seem easier to ignore or avoid the issues that are challenging you until you are faced with them again; and other times you can’t stop thinking about your challenges. It can also be difficult or painful to tolerate watching your loved ones struggle, or make decisions you think are not in their best interest. With time, these stressors can cause you to feel sad, anxious, empty and unbalanced."

"Change is hard. The emotions that arise can be painful to face and sometimes feel as if they keep us from moving forward. These changes are what I call the "difficult bumps" or "nodes" in life. I think of it this way: When the "nodes" of the cut stem of a plant are nourished with water they grow into roots. The stem transforms into a thriving plant, its roots anchoring it solidly to the ground. I help clients to recognize their "bumps" as an opportunity to transform pain into new roots of empowerment, self-worth, and self-appreciation."

"We all need and crave joy, a sense of wholeness, peace, and connection to feel alive and fulfilled. These experiences and states of mind are expressions of our natural capacity for positive change. As you connect with who you truly are in a safe context, more choices become available to you and your partner."

"When you need help getting in shape, you can head to the gym and work with a coach. Similarly, when life becomes overwhelming, you can reach out to a counselor. I can help you get your life on track. I believe the strength you need to overcome your difficulties is within you, and I’d be honored to help you find it. My areas of specialty are life transitions, grief and loss, trauma, shame and guilt, moral injury, and substance abuse. I believe that you should be allowed to choose the pace at which you share your stories. Facing the past can be difficult, but it should not be re-traumatizing."

" Sandhya Sharma is a South Asian Indian LPC and certified addictions specialist who works with: Adults, Teens, LGBTQ community, and International Communities. Sandhya will help create a safe and supportive therapy environment and work with you collaboratively to both accurately assess your strengths as well as areas of struggle. She will develop a treatment plan with you to help you facilitate behavioral changes that more successfully meet your goals. Sandhya will help you look at the ways you have been currently coping with life’s problems and help you to develop new strategies from a strengths-based perspective. "

"Seek counseling is a sign of inner strength and a desire to be a better person. No matter what the reason you will feel better once you meet with a non-judgmental therapist. As a Clinical Social Worker and therapist I am part of a profession that is well known for helping others cope with the passages of life and meeting you where you are. I will walk with you to help you overcome your challenges and assist your growth into loving kindness for yourself and others. Feel free to call me with any questions at 703.508.4578"

"Feeling overwhelmed, stuck or hopeless and not sure what to do? Having trouble with your spouse, child or other important people in your life? My passion is to collaboratively work with you to be better able to live life to its fullest and to foster healthier connections with the important people in your life. I am committed to teaming with you to foster the change and growth you want and deserve in your life."

"People often seek counseling or psychotherapy to change and to resolve difficulties or problems. Seeking consultation is personal and it takes some courage to initiate contact. Sometimes the impetus comes from within; sometimes your circumstances or others close to you provide a nudge. Finding the 'right' therapist for you may take some exploration. Some people simply seek to talk privately about a subject or an issue. This may involve one's direction in life, career, management role, or decision-making. Some people seek to address deeply personal thoughts, emotions, behaviors, relationships, spirituality, or other concerns."

"Seeking therapy can often be a difficult decision and can create anxiety and ambiguity about what the process will entail. However, Dr. Khanchandani functions from the foundation for a positive experience in therapy which first begins with establishing a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship. Doing so, can encourage positive growth towards goals. Therapy is facilitated with transparency about what to expect from therapy and goals are formulated collaboratively."

"Couples counseling is my specialties and what I do almost exclusively. I've trained under renowned family therapist Louise Guerney in order to provide the most successful and practical relationship and/or parental enhancement possible for you as a couple. Often this doesn't require many years of therapy. What I tell couples all the time is this, "what may seem hopeless at the beginning is actually very changeable." I utilize a positive, values-driven approach to help couples create a relationship where both partners feel honored and respected."

"Are you tired of feeling depressed, anxious and need a change? I offer a safe atmosphere for children, teens, and adults struggling with life challenges, trauma, mental illness, self-esteem, & strained family/couple dynamics. I can help you explore emotions and overcome your struggles! I use approaches including: cognitive behavioral therapy, person-centered, family systems, meditation, and creative arts/play techniques. I'm certified in Accelerated Resolution Trauma Therapy. I believe it takes courage to attend therapy and I provide empathy in every client session. I am caring, warm, compassionate, and I would love to help you!"

"I am passionate about working with individuals to help them uncover their unique, vital selves in relation to others and the world. I come to my practice with a toolbox approach of methods and strengths including EMDR, DBT and relational psychodynamic psychotherapy. With empathy and insight, I meet the client where they are and support them in their process of therapy and life. I am also Director of the MSW Program, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Social Work at George Mason University."

"I welcome the opportunity to work with older adults and those who care about them. I have extensive experience counseling individuals, their loved ones and caregivers who are challenged and affected by physical disabilities, illness, neurological disease and cognitive impairment. I have worked with individuals across the lifespan as they deal with bereavement, loss and life transitions. I use validated interventions, including cognitive behavioral treatment, to support a person's personal growth, gaining new coping skills in the face of challenges and finding their capacity for joy. "

"Hello! Thank you for checking out my profile on Psychology Today. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. A clinical social worker is trained to help people identify and solve problems in their lives that are preventing them from being happy, productive and able to weather life's challenges. I believe men have special needs in counseling and therapy, so I tend to work mostly with men ages 15 and up. I also have training in working with people with substance use disorders. I specialize in treating people with co-occurring disorders. This means that someone is struggling with a mental health issue and a substance abuse problem. "