Strength-Based Therapists in Southwest Quadrant, Alexandria, VA
Hugh K Marr
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Southwest Quadrant, Alexandria, VA 22314 (Online Only)
I am a clinical psychologist in private practice formerly (pre-covid) in Old Town, Alexandria, VA; all sessions are now via secure telehealth. I provide consultation and supervision to other mental health professionals; and I consult to healthcare facilities. I have taught courses in trauma therapy, family therapy, and substance abuse counseling to graduate students in psychology and counseling. Although I specialize in helping people with issues of trauma, substance use, and relationship, people bring a wide range of concerns from personal growth to serious mental illness. I help people understand and change their life stories.
I am a clinical psychologist in private practice formerly (pre-covid) in Old Town, Alexandria, VA; all sessions are now via secure telehealth. I provide consultation and supervision to other mental health professionals; and I consult to healthcare facilities. I have taught courses in trauma therapy, family therapy, and substance abuse counseling to graduate students in psychology and counseling. Although I specialize in helping people with issues of trauma, substance use, and relationship, people bring a wide range of concerns from personal growth to serious mental illness. I help people understand and change their life stories.
Gabrielle Katz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CEDS-S
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Southwest Quadrant, Alexandria, VA 22314
My approach to therapy is dealing with the problem at hand, while understanding that there is more beneath the surface. While I treat the current symptoms, I also help my clients figure out why these symptoms exist in the first place. I use a behavioral and cognitive approach, including tangible skills and collaborative accountability, to help with cessation of behaviors and decreasing discomfort with negative thoughts. At the same time, I also use a trauma-informed approach to help my clients become aware of, and heal from, the underlying core beliefs and memories that these behaviors and thoughts are trying to cope with.
My approach to therapy is dealing with the problem at hand, while understanding that there is more beneath the surface. While I treat the current symptoms, I also help my clients figure out why these symptoms exist in the first place. I use a behavioral and cognitive approach, including tangible skills and collaborative accountability, to help with cessation of behaviors and decreasing discomfort with negative thoughts. At the same time, I also use a trauma-informed approach to help my clients become aware of, and heal from, the underlying core beliefs and memories that these behaviors and thoughts are trying to cope with.
Marguerite M Turner
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Southwest Quadrant, Alexandria, VA 22314 (Online Only)
I am continually amazed at the capacity of the human spirit. So I see my role as helping you access your inner resources to move toward wholeness and health. I don't believe any of us wake up in the morning thinking "how can I mess up my life today?" So I see my role as helping you access your confident, creative, and compassionate self. I work with clients who are depressed, anxious, facing relationship challenges, struggling with intense emotions, and trauma survivors.
I am continually amazed at the capacity of the human spirit. So I see my role as helping you access your inner resources to move toward wholeness and health. I don't believe any of us wake up in the morning thinking "how can I mess up my life today?" So I see my role as helping you access your confident, creative, and compassionate self. I work with clients who are depressed, anxious, facing relationship challenges, struggling with intense emotions, and trauma survivors.
John Louis Ehlers III
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Southwest Quadrant, Alexandria, VA 22314
Over the past 15 years I have learned that the change process is collaborative and requires a unified focus between therapist and client. In therapy, the most positive outcomes occur when we develop a healthy therapeutic relationship and focus on the same goals. Building this relationship allows both therapist and client to feel comfortable while cultivating positive change. I practice from a wellness perspective that states everything we experience throughout our lives is a natural part of our development as individuals. I will meet you wherever you may be emotionally knowing that your life's journey has brought you to this place.
Over the past 15 years I have learned that the change process is collaborative and requires a unified focus between therapist and client. In therapy, the most positive outcomes occur when we develop a healthy therapeutic relationship and focus on the same goals. Building this relationship allows both therapist and client to feel comfortable while cultivating positive change. I practice from a wellness perspective that states everything we experience throughout our lives is a natural part of our development as individuals. I will meet you wherever you may be emotionally knowing that your life's journey has brought you to this place.
Judith Moses
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Southwest Quadrant, Alexandria, VA 22314
We all have moments in our life where we need support and encouragement. My primary focus is to provide clients with a safe and trusting environment with a compassionate treatment model. As we work together, we will build a therapeutic approach that feels comfortable and meaningful to you. My areas of expertise begin with using a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approach, Psychoanalytic and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy which concentrates on learning, Mindfulness, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Emotion Regulation and Distress Tolerance. I also offer spiritual support for those who are seeking spiritual counseling.
We all have moments in our life where we need support and encouragement. My primary focus is to provide clients with a safe and trusting environment with a compassionate treatment model. As we work together, we will build a therapeutic approach that feels comfortable and meaningful to you. My areas of expertise begin with using a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approach, Psychoanalytic and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy which concentrates on learning, Mindfulness, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Emotion Regulation and Distress Tolerance. I also offer spiritual support for those who are seeking spiritual counseling.
Jacqueline Lubovich
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Southwest Quadrant, Alexandria, VA 22314 (Online Only)
As of 05/2023 I am accepting new clients. I recognize a very strong connection between body and mind. Primarily, I utilize techniques to help you gain awareness into your inner landscape of physical sensations, how these are connected to your emotions, and combine movement with talk therapy. We work with different somatic based tools to build capacity in managing different stressors and releasing past "stuck" experiences. Using what we learn from our body can often help us in navigating anxiety, depression, stress, difficult emotions, situations, life transitions and trauma stored in the body.
As of 05/2023 I am accepting new clients. I recognize a very strong connection between body and mind. Primarily, I utilize techniques to help you gain awareness into your inner landscape of physical sensations, how these are connected to your emotions, and combine movement with talk therapy. We work with different somatic based tools to build capacity in managing different stressors and releasing past "stuck" experiences. Using what we learn from our body can often help us in navigating anxiety, depression, stress, difficult emotions, situations, life transitions and trauma stored in the body.
Pryndall M White
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Southwest Quadrant, Alexandria, VA 22314
Therapy is one's personal identified journey of trials, tribulations, highs-and-lows, and uncertainty. Clients who gravitate towards me are those who prefer transparency, engagement, no judgement, and genuine validation and assistance on their road to "who they themselves identify they want to be". Clients who work with me realize that days are difficult, as is change; however, they do not mind the reminders and encouraging sessions that enhance and challenge accountability and resiliency.
Therapy is one's personal identified journey of trials, tribulations, highs-and-lows, and uncertainty. Clients who gravitate towards me are those who prefer transparency, engagement, no judgement, and genuine validation and assistance on their road to "who they themselves identify they want to be". Clients who work with me realize that days are difficult, as is change; however, they do not mind the reminders and encouraging sessions that enhance and challenge accountability and resiliency.
Ann-Marie Wingerter
Resident in Counseling, MA, LPC-R, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Southwest Quadrant, Alexandria, VA 22336 (Online Only)
Counseling becomes less intimidating if you think of it like going to a doctor for medication: if something works, keep doing it! If not, then say so and we can find something else for you to try. My ideal client is someone who is ready to take an open, honest look at themself and their situation. Improved mental health and/or interpersonal relationships are attainable! Assessing where you are and where you want to be is the first step. I work with clients on behavior modification, social skills training, anxiety, depression, interpersonal issues, and life transitions. Life can be hard, but you don't have to figure things out alone.
Counseling becomes less intimidating if you think of it like going to a doctor for medication: if something works, keep doing it! If not, then say so and we can find something else for you to try. My ideal client is someone who is ready to take an open, honest look at themself and their situation. Improved mental health and/or interpersonal relationships are attainable! Assessing where you are and where you want to be is the first step. I work with clients on behavior modification, social skills training, anxiety, depression, interpersonal issues, and life transitions. Life can be hard, but you don't have to figure things out alone.
Raphaelle Cuenod
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Southwest Quadrant, Alexandria, VA 22336
I am currently only accepting new clients for Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy (PAP) and couples therapy. Sometimes, life can become too overwhelming for us to work through it alone. Whether it be a life transition, tension in a relationship, or past trauma, therapy is a way for you to reconnect with your mind and body and allow you to regain control over your emotions, thoughts and feelings.
I am currently only accepting new clients for Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy (PAP) and couples therapy. Sometimes, life can become too overwhelming for us to work through it alone. Whether it be a life transition, tension in a relationship, or past trauma, therapy is a way for you to reconnect with your mind and body and allow you to regain control over your emotions, thoughts and feelings.
Alanisha Allen (Ellie Mental Health Ashburn)
Resident in Counseling, MEd, LPC-R, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Southwest Quadrant, Alexandria, VA 22336
As a former school counselor and domestic violence advocate, I am passionate about supporting individual, couple, family and adolescent needs as well as concerns with anxiety, depression, grief, domestic violence, sexual abuse or concerns and eating disorders. In addition to these needs I am looking forward to supporting those experiencing family conflicts, life transitions, identity discovery and exploration as well as sex therapy. I am supportive of nontraditional relationships as well as kink positive. My clients are 16 and over, families and couples.
As a former school counselor and domestic violence advocate, I am passionate about supporting individual, couple, family and adolescent needs as well as concerns with anxiety, depression, grief, domestic violence, sexual abuse or concerns and eating disorders. In addition to these needs I am looking forward to supporting those experiencing family conflicts, life transitions, identity discovery and exploration as well as sex therapy. I am supportive of nontraditional relationships as well as kink positive. My clients are 16 and over, families and couples.
Anna Eng
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Southwest Quadrant, Alexandria, VA 22314
If you struggle with self worth, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, ADHD, insomia/sleep disorders, women's health, and/or general health psych related problems such as chronic pain, acceptance of a new medical diagnosis, etc., I can provide the tools to assist you in navigating the complexity of these issues.
If you struggle with self worth, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, ADHD, insomia/sleep disorders, women's health, and/or general health psych related problems such as chronic pain, acceptance of a new medical diagnosis, etc., I can provide the tools to assist you in navigating the complexity of these issues.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW, LCSW, LCSWC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Southwest Quadrant, Alexandria, VA 22314
Licensed in Va, DC, MD and Ill. "Our wounds are often the openings into the best and most beautiful part of us" (David Richo). 70% of us lay claim to at least one traumatic event in our lifetime. Trauma creates change you don't choose. Healing is about creating change you do choose. My vision is to empower your journey toward to a greater sense of Self-Worth, Awesomeness, Learning, Understanding, Synergy, Veraciousness, Inspiration to Triumph so you can live out your Authentic life. Each session is met with a person centered culturally sensitive and trauma informed lens. I see individuals and Couples. Se habla Espanol
Licensed in Va, DC, MD and Ill. "Our wounds are often the openings into the best and most beautiful part of us" (David Richo). 70% of us lay claim to at least one traumatic event in our lifetime. Trauma creates change you don't choose. Healing is about creating change you do choose. My vision is to empower your journey toward to a greater sense of Self-Worth, Awesomeness, Learning, Understanding, Synergy, Veraciousness, Inspiration to Triumph so you can live out your Authentic life. Each session is met with a person centered culturally sensitive and trauma informed lens. I see individuals and Couples. Se habla Espanol
Sven Schild, PhD
Psychologist, PhD, SEP, TCC
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Southwest Quadrant, Alexandria, VA 22314 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I understand that everyone sometimes encounters obstacles in their lives that seem insurmountable. My goal is to create a therapeutic environment that allows each client to reach his or her full potential. I will work with you to address your symptoms and help you to rediscover your inner strengths to deal more effectively with your life's challenges and to guide you in the development of new life skills. I believe that each person is unique and therefore deserves an individual approach to therapy.
I understand that everyone sometimes encounters obstacles in their lives that seem insurmountable. My goal is to create a therapeutic environment that allows each client to reach his or her full potential. I will work with you to address your symptoms and help you to rediscover your inner strengths to deal more effectively with your life's challenges and to guide you in the development of new life skills. I believe that each person is unique and therefore deserves an individual approach to therapy.
Online Therapists
Tara Newton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Alexandria, VA 22314
Tara maintains a strength-based & culturally competent framework in her practice.
Tara has experience working with adolescents & adults contending with an array of mood disorders, challenges related to grief & loss, self-efficacy, stress & anger management, PTSD & conflict resolution. She has worked extensively with individuals and families experiencing trauma, abuse & domestic violence. Tele-health & face to face modalities are provided.
Tara maintains a strength-based & culturally competent framework in her practice.
Tara has experience working with adolescents & adults contending with an array of mood disorders, challenges related to grief & loss, self-efficacy, stress & anger management, PTSD & conflict resolution. She has worked extensively with individuals and families experiencing trauma, abuse & domestic violence. Tele-health & face to face modalities are provided.
Jennifer Smith Sims
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Alexandria, VA 22304 (Online Only)
I work with clients from a strength-based, positive and affirming approach, helping you to feel inspired to succeed in whatever you want to focus on!.
Hello there! My name is Jennifer Smith Sims. I am licensed Mental Health Counselor (LPC) and the Owner/Founder of LifeSpark Counseling and Coaching.I have over sixteen years of experience in the field and I have a solid foundation in utilizing techniques from Cognitive Behavioral therapy, Schema-Focused Cognitive Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution focused therapy. I also have a strong Christian faith and am very passionate about providing faith based counseling to those individuals that want to incorporate their faith into our sessions.
I work with clients from a strength-based, positive and affirming approach, helping you to feel inspired to succeed in whatever you want to focus on!.
Hello there! My name is Jennifer Smith Sims. I am licensed Mental Health Counselor (LPC) and the Owner/Founder of LifeSpark Counseling and Coaching.I have over sixteen years of experience in the field and I have a solid foundation in utilizing techniques from Cognitive Behavioral therapy, Schema-Focused Cognitive Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution focused therapy. I also have a strong Christian faith and am very passionate about providing faith based counseling to those individuals that want to incorporate their faith into our sessions.
Avery Allen
MS, BCBA, LBA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Alexandria, VA 22315
I have over 11 years working with children, and 5 years working specifically with children who have neurological and developmental disabilities. I am a Board Certificated Behavior Analyst and a Licensed Behavior Analyst in the state of Virginia. I build rapport with my clients and their families, bringing a compassionate, strength-based, holistic approach to behavioral treatment.
I have over 11 years working with children, and 5 years working specifically with children who have neurological and developmental disabilities. I am a Board Certificated Behavior Analyst and a Licensed Behavior Analyst in the state of Virginia. I build rapport with my clients and their families, bringing a compassionate, strength-based, holistic approach to behavioral treatment.
Sonia Reeves Harvey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Alexandria, VA 22314
I strive to help clients balance their lives, offering a blend of practical approaches best suited for their individualized circumstances, including strength-based, cognitive behavioral, and solution-focused approaches.
I have 37 years of clinical experience in outpatient, inpatient and residential settings working with individuals struggling with pervasive disorders, co-occurring disorders, and trauma-related disorders. I enjoy working with children and adolescents to support their emotional health goals, as well as supporting parents with positive parenting strategies. If you struggle with cycles of anxiety, mood instability, unhealthy behaviors, and toxic relationships, we can work together to find inner peace and balance, and reach your overall desired sense of wellness.
I strive to help clients balance their lives, offering a blend of practical approaches best suited for their individualized circumstances, including strength-based, cognitive behavioral, and solution-focused approaches.
I have 37 years of clinical experience in outpatient, inpatient and residential settings working with individuals struggling with pervasive disorders, co-occurring disorders, and trauma-related disorders. I enjoy working with children and adolescents to support their emotional health goals, as well as supporting parents with positive parenting strategies. If you struggle with cycles of anxiety, mood instability, unhealthy behaviors, and toxic relationships, we can work together to find inner peace and balance, and reach your overall desired sense of wellness.
The Carter Psychotherapy Group
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, NCC, LPC, LMHC, C-DBT
Verified Verified
Alexandria, VA 22314 (Online Only)
For the past 17 years, I have strived to assist clients to achieve mental wellness by utilizing strength-based methods.
Therapy is a process and just starting is an accomplishment. It can be difficult because you may address topics that you have avoided. The Carter Psychotherapy Group provides a place for you to fully engage in treatment so that you leave every session needing therapy less and less. My goal is to create a safe space for individuals and families to access mental health services without barriers to treatment
For the past 17 years, I have strived to assist clients to achieve mental wellness by utilizing strength-based methods.
Therapy is a process and just starting is an accomplishment. It can be difficult because you may address topics that you have avoided. The Carter Psychotherapy Group provides a place for you to fully engage in treatment so that you leave every session needing therapy less and less. My goal is to create a safe space for individuals and families to access mental health services without barriers to treatment
Kellee Clark
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Alexandria, VA 22311 (Online Only)
Do you want to reach me directly? Use my website. I support adults experiencing depression, anxiety, mood issues, relationship issues and difficult life transitions to find healthy ways to face their stressors and conflicts. Therapy is a collaborative process in which we will work together to identify both sustainable and meaningful ways to influence change in your life. I have both a strength-based and solution focused approach to the therapy process and I value supporting people of all backgrounds to achieve their goals in therapy.
Do you want to reach me directly? Use my website. I support adults experiencing depression, anxiety, mood issues, relationship issues and difficult life transitions to find healthy ways to face their stressors and conflicts. Therapy is a collaborative process in which we will work together to identify both sustainable and meaningful ways to influence change in your life. I have both a strength-based and solution focused approach to the therapy process and I value supporting people of all backgrounds to achieve their goals in therapy.
Majeed Abu Nimer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Alexandria, VA 22304
This includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Trauma Recovery, Motivational Interviewing, and Strength-Based Focused Therapy.
If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, adjustment to new culture or trauma, I can help you manage daily issues such as Stress Management, Interpersonal Difficulties, Life Transitions, Career issues, and other struggles that affect your ability to enjoy life. I can also help with a cultural adjustment which can be a unique challenge that many immigrants face. My background includes an MSW from Howard Univ. and my unique experience can guide you in making a smooth cultural transition.
This includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Trauma Recovery, Motivational Interviewing, and Strength-Based Focused Therapy.
If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, adjustment to new culture or trauma, I can help you manage daily issues such as Stress Management, Interpersonal Difficulties, Life Transitions, Career issues, and other struggles that affect your ability to enjoy life. I can also help with a cultural adjustment which can be a unique challenge that many immigrants face. My background includes an MSW from Howard Univ. and my unique experience can guide you in making a smooth cultural transition.
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Strength-Based Therapists
How does strength-based therapy work?
During strength-based therapy sessions, the therapist will ask about an individual’s experiences of stress, pain, or trauma with the goal of orienting the client to view themselves as a survivor rather than a victim, and focusing on their strengths rather than on their weaknesses. In framing a client’s personal narrative along these lines, the therapist and client work together to identify existing skills that can be harnessed.
Is strength-based therapy evidence-based?
Strength-based therapy is an evidence-based treatment that has been studied extensively and shown to be effective across domains. The treatment has been found to be particularly effective in helping individuals who are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and other mental health concerns. Strength-based therapy has been used by therapists to help clients for more than 60 years.
How long does strength-based therapy last?
There’s no precise timeline for strength-based therapy. The duration of treatment depends on the individual’s specific needs and goals and the severity of their concerns. Some individuals may find they achieve their therapeutic goals quickly, while others might benefit from ongoing support and guidance in order to continue progressing.
How effective is strength-based therapy?
Clinical research and decades of practice have shown strength-based therapy to be an effective treatment to improve mental health and well-being for many conditions. The treatment can engender a sense of connection and collaboration between the therapist and the individual, fostering a positive therapeutic relationship. For individuals with narcissistic tendencies, strength-based therapy may be less effective, as the focus on the individual’s strengths may undermine the work needed to honestly assess the challenges the individual faces.