Therapists in Burke, VA

The attempt to ignore or suppress emotions, the pressure to "get over it", is where feelings of anxiety, depression, anger and loneliness thrive. I believe in the intelligence of our internal emotional system, viewing symptoms not as a problem to be solved but a roadmap to follow towards feeling and functioning better. The process of therapy will connect you with the internal resources needed to navigate life from a calmer and more connected space.

I have experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, and older adults. While I use a variety of approaches (including AEDP, Existential Theory, Attachment Theory, and CBT), ultimately I like to let our work together inform which approach suits our time best. I am knowledgeable about trauma-informed practice and bring a lot of my own life experiences into the sessions, through my work as a teacher, professional firefighter, and professionaI musician.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who takes a holistic approach to therapy. I am passionate about helping clients of all ages utilize resources of healing that work for them. I utilize a biopsychosocial spiritual framework to include my client's faith. I have experience providing mental health services to teen and adult survivors of sexual assault, underserved populations, and clients experiencing anxiety, depression, mental disorders, and the effects of trauma. I enjoy helping my clients create healthy boundaries and make sense of their emotions, behaviors, and thoughts.

Welcome to my practice! My name is Lance Crawford, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state(s) of Virginia and Oregon. I was born and raised in a small town in Virginia however, I am currently living in Portland, OR. I have been in the mental health field since 2013 and have been privileged enough to have worked with a range of populations including: young adults/college students, at-risk youth, LGBTQIA+, addiction/substance use, underserved minority groups, and community mental health.

My focus in therapy is to create a safe space with you that fosters restoration and resilience. To meet you in the stuck, painful places with kindness and non-judgement and help you access your strengths and resiliency in such a way that you find the relief of healing and hope. I specializes and focuses on issues ranging from anxiety and depression, stress and relationship conflict, trauma, emerging adulthood, attachment-focused issues, women’s issues, sexuality and gender-identity. I offer individual counseling for adults and emerging adults helping you to notice and cultivate an inner voice of strength that empowers you to build.

I offer individual therapy for adults and adolescents, with a primary focus and expertise on those that are currently struggling with anxiety, addiction, depression, grief, and trauma. Other areas of expertise include family conflict, difficult life transitions, career/vocational issues, and challenges unique to men during this season.

Are you seeking trauma-informed care that integrates mind and body? Does cognitive behavioral therapy feel limiting and impersonal to you? Are you curious about cultivating a deeper, more compassionate relationship with your inner emotional life? Is it important to you that your therapist is LGBTQ+ affirming and social justice oriented? If so, my approach may be a good fit for you. I enjoy working with individuals (16+) and couples who are coping with issues related to anxiety, depression, relationships, life transitions, academic challenges, identity, self-esteem, loss, and trauma.

Dr. Claire McCown (she/her) offers psychotherapy & assessment to individuals ages 8 & up. She is passionate about assessment & employs an equity & justice framework to help empower her clients. Dr. McCown incorporates techniques from varying theoretical backgrounds, including interpersonal, psychodynamic, & emotion-focused therapy, among others. Dr. McCown uses a strengths-based ecological approach to understand how clients engage with different systems & the ways in which elements of privilege & oppression may impact mental health. She is dedicated to providing equitable & culturally informed services to all clients.

I operate from an attachment perspective, and I believe that we must establish safety in order to change, heal, and grow. I aim to help clients heal past traumas, work through difficult emotions, and find their inner strength and core self. I help clients build and strengthen relationships with themselves and others for transformation and healing.

***Please note that calls and emails are answered by my intake coordinator, Madeline Schultz.*** I work with individuals, couples and families collaborating with them to reach their goals. These goals range from finding relief from depression, anxiety, past trauma, and addiction to finding deeper joy and satisfaction in work, leisure and relationships. I have specialized training in individual and family therapy, couples therapy, and sex therapy. I provide a safe environment for people to reflect on their lives with curiosity and compassion and make desired changes based on this reflection.

I specialize in working with children, adolescents, young adults, and families who are looking for help around challenges with ADHD, neurodivergence, anxiety, depression, behavioral difficulties, and those that are twice exceptional. I view my role as helping individuals discover their capabilities and strengths to overcome life challenges. Many times, this means helping them identify new coping strategies, ways to communicate with others, and an overall healthier way of living.