Therapists in Broadlands, VA

Navigating through life stressors can be challenging, and it’s normal to feel stuck, overwhelmed or lost from time to time. I’m here to help. I’m a Licensed Therapist in NY and VA with 8+ years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. I help clients with a wide range of behavioral and mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, stress, life transitions, relationship issues, and family conflict.

Family-of-origin challenges, 1st and 2nd generation American/immigrant experiences, emotional neglect and abandonment and career related stress are my specializations. I help clients learn to maintain neutral behavioral, navigate cultural identity issues, experience physical and emotional safety, develop connectedness with self and others, navigate career and financial stress. Ability to tolerate and manage distress; identifying that cause dysregulation; decreasing dissociating or numbing; and modifying or activating healthy behavioral responses are my clients' treatment outcomes. I use CBT/DBT, IFS and ACT as foundations.

I have worked extensively with Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Anger Management, Trauma, Domestic Violence (Victim and Abuser), Verbal/Sexual/Physical Abuse, Substance and Alcohol Abuse Clients. I have a Mindfulness based approach that taps into Client's strengths and a Solution focused approach. I have experience using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Based Therapy with use of Guided Imagery and Meditation to reduce stress..

Welcome! My name is Uzma I am a personal coach for youth and adults. For years, I have helped children build strong peer relations, manage their anxiety, and become the best versions of themselves. I have a master's degree in school counseling from Virginia Tech and over ten years of working with children. I am a career-switcher with a unique set of skills. I have passionately helped youth and families work through their personal, emotional, and social growth. If you're looking for someone to help you navigate the many layers of feelings, emotions, and confusions, give me a call today to get started on finding solutions!

You’re feeling overwhelmed with life’s struggles and want to feel heard, seen, and understood. Your identities and history of marginalization impact how you move through the world and can make living an authentic, fulfilling life seemingly impossible. Your unique lived experiences can leave you feeling misunderstood, alone, and plagued with worry. You might have trouble sleeping or concentrating, and you feel guilty, shameful, and irritable. Becoming your most empowered and confident self comes with challenges, and may come with isolation and other relationship changes.

Are you anxious, overwhelmed, overthinking, ruminating, feeling stuck with thoughts of past events & don't know how to control or change this pattern? Do you feel paralyzed with emotions, self-judgement, fear, regrets, shame or rigid thinking? Are you struggling with never feeling good enough? Have you experienced childhood trauma or neglect? Do you have a pattern of dissociating or engage in self-destructive behavioral pattern? Are life circumstances, thoughts or emotions causing you to feel shutdown, disconnected or angry? Are your symptoms impacting your relationship? Do you feel lonely or empty? I may be able to help!

Do you suffer from depression, anxiety? Do you have issues assimilating in a new culture? Are you a member of the LGBTQ and have issues? Are you unable to advance socially, academically, or professionally? Do you want a professional to listen to you?

Are you a professional woman feeling stuck, disconnected, or unsure about your life's path? Perhaps you're grappling with self-criticism, perfectionism, or struggling with setting boundaries and people-pleasing tendencies. Maybe you yearn to break free from unhealthy behaviors and patterns but feel trapped. Despite your efforts to stay positive and amp up your work ethic, you find yourself dissatisfied. These challenges and limitations might stem from your attachment style or past traumatic stressors.

It can be challenging and stressful to find a therapist and share your feelings with a stranger. I am committed to helping you be comfortable and validate your feelings to make this process easier. In my approach, I would like to explore the root of the problem and help you towards personal growth and healing. My focus would be to help you make healthy decisions through a new mindset which will help restore balance and freedom in your life.

Do you feel like your mind is racing and you’re finding it hard to disentangle your thoughts? Is your anxiety or depression holding you back from engaging with the world? Do you feel like your emotions are engulfing you and you’re having difficulty connecting with those around you?

I enjoy working with couples, individuals and families of diverse cultural backgrounds. I believe that most people experience challenging circumstances at one time or another in their lives and can benefit from having a safe, non-judgmental and compassionate place in which to explore issues and solutions to problems. By using a collaborative approach that is respectful of clients' values, I help clients develop a more positive perspective of their lives which enables them to discover solutions and develop new strategies for dealing with their problems. I use a client-centered approach, tailoring the counseling to meet the clients' needs.

I am a Marriage and Family Therapy providing individual, couple, and family therapy in McLean, Virginia. I obtained my Bachelor's degree in Sociology from Johns Hopkins University, and my Master's degree in Couple and Family Therapy from the University of Maryland. I am currently a candidate in training to become a Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist. I also teach free 6-week workshops for couples on communication and managing financial stress through the Together Program (TogetherProgram.org).

Are you struggling in a relationship? Dealing with stress at work? Trying to bridge the gap between two cultures or struggling to find your identity? Feeling overwhelmed or just not like yourself? Maybe it feels like nothing is going your way or there is too much on your plate. The fact that you are here means you have already taken the first step towards feeling better. You no longer need to be stuck in a place of anxiety, anger, trauma or stress. Let's work together to find a healthier place to be, a better understanding of yourself and how to deal with the stress in your life.

Are you feeling overwhelmed? Are you feeling stressed? Are you struggling with thoughts you cannot control? Are you having difficulty communicating with your child? Are you in need of hope? I can help!

The fact that you arrived here says that you're looking to work on your overall well being. Even choosing to browse around for help is a HUGE step in the right direction!! It's difficult to pick up the phone or type in the words and put your trust in another person, and I'm here to help and support you in your search for change, growth, help, and/or having to deal difficult situations. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Certified Sex Offender Treatment Provider, and can help with a variety of issues including, but not limited to: Trauma, Adolescents, Adjustment issues, relational/familial problems, and stress.

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.

Have you tried to solve the problems in your life on your own and realized you need help from someone else? Are you stressed out and anxious? I utilize a variety of therapeutic approaches and techniques based on the client's needs. Regardless of the approach, I assist my clients think about the issues they’re facing from a different lens. By changing the way you think, you can feel empowered to enact great change in your life. Together, we can break down the seemingly insurmountable barriers you feel in your life.

Innercalm is a safe and welcoming space for individuals to explore their innermost thoughts and emotions, allowing them to find peace and clarity within themselves. Through a combination mindful walking, somatic and attuning to nature practices, clients are able to develop a deeper understanding of themselves, true self and spiritual wellbeing. The hope is to help clients navigate through life's challenges and stresses, promoting self-awareness and personal growth. I use expressive art, nature and walking to foster an environment where clients are able to delve into their inner world and uncover the root causes of their struggles.

You probably go to therapy because you are dealing with people who need to go to therapy. You seek a compassionate support for mental health challenges. You desire understanding, effective coping strategies, and a safe space for growth. Your goal is to regain balance, resilience, and a sense of fulfillment in your life. You want to feel heard, validated, and empowered to navigate your journey towards healing and personal growth so that you can be happy.