"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."

"We are hard-wired for connection and so I focus on couple, family and individual relationships. At their best, our close relationships feel like home - safe and secure places where joy and support abound. When relationships feel strained, or you’ve lost a sense of safety and stability, we struggle. In your partnership, you may be experiencing disconnection, repetitive fights, mistrust, infidelity, lack of intimacy, or loss of emotional connection. In my work with couples, I connect with each of your perspectives, working as a translator for your emotional needs and hurts, and helping you heal any fractures of trust or old wounds."

"Are you feeling anxious, irritable, stressed, confused, sad, or worried? Are you having problems in your relationship? Maybe you're not sure exactly what's wrong but you're not feeling as good as you would like. We can help you get back on track and enjoying life. If you've tried solving issues on your own or ignored them, but things have reached a point where you need help sorting them out, give us a call, we can talk about how we might help you to feel good again.We have therapists who specialize in addictions, trauma, adolescents & more."

"Have you ever felt isolated by having a disease that is rare, misunderstood, but affects your daily life? Whether that is depression, anxiety, trauma, or dealing with health issues-there is a big impact on physical health. Utilizing an integrative approach and with a background in cognitive-behavioral therapy and relational therapy, I aim to meet the goal of overall healing. Specifically, I specialize in depression and anxiety, and work with individuals experiencing the effects of trauma, diversity issues, and chronic health issues. **No more weekend Availability**"

"Welcome ** Strength-Based Therapy is the approach that allows Mel to guide clients to focus on internal traits that impact on a positive level. She looks forward to working with clients to help them capitalize on their strengths. See Mel's website for more information. https://melbrezovsky.com/ Telehealth (Video) Sessions are available for Virginia residents. "

"I provide individual, group, and family therapy to children, adolescents, and adults. I have gained experience in private practices, school systems, DC pretrial services, and an adolescent residential program. I have experience with treating depression, anxiety, ADHD, autism, oppositionality, social skills deficits, anger control issues, self harming concerns, suicidality, adjustment disorders, trauma, and family discord. I predominantly utilize a CBT approach, I integrate other techniques such as play therapy, person-centered techniques, self-esteem building, mindfulness, DBT concepts, EMDR, and expressive therapies. "

"I believe in an accepting, non-judgmental approach to meet you where you are in your journey through life. My goal is to understand your situation from your point of view. Using personality traits of empathy, compassion, and commitment allow me to help you gain insight to have a better understanding of yourself. This, in turn, helps you to accept yourself for who you are while motivating you to create change. My approach goes beyond listening and understanding. I want to teach you skills that can help you manage and problem solve independently. Empowering you towards self-advocacy is my goal in therapy. "

"Hi! I’m Emily. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Trauma Specialist working in the Northern Virginia area. I use an eclectric therapy style, often combining Cognitive Behavioral and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy techniques with a holistic approach. I use breathing and mindfulness techniques as well in session. I have a certificate in trauma therapy and use this type of therapy in my work with survivors. "

"I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 30 years of experience helping adults, children, and families cope with a variety of difficult issues in life. My special interests include working with anxiety, depression, and loss. I also help children and parents deal with changes brought about by separation, divorce, and remarriage. My treatment approaches are cognitive behavioral therapy and longer-term psycho-dynamic therapy. Encouraging mindfulness is an important aspect of my work. In addition to therapy, I offer assessment of attention deficit disorder in children and adults."

"If you are struggling with an issue in your life and you feel "stuck", you know how hard it can be to ask for help. You may have tried therapy in the past and it had some benefit, but you are ready for a different approach. Have you ever thought, "I get what my therapist says about my anger, sadness, anxiety or trauma, but it doesn't change my pain"? You want to work through your issues because it's draining to spend so much energy keeping them contained, just to get through the day or week. Then you may want to try therapy with me. "

"As a Licensed Professional Counselor with over ten years experience in the mental health field, I thoroughly enjoy my role in helping others to reach their goals. I have worked with individuals, families, and groups in both inpatient and outpatient settings within the DC Metro area. Specifically, I have worked with adults, adolescents, and children diagnosed with depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, anxiety disorders, personality disorders, eating disorders, and with those struggling with substance abuse. I have also had the privilege of serving individuals with intellectual disabilities and developmental delays in both private, in-home, and educational settings."

"When everyday life gets you down, sometimes asking for help can be the hardest. I see therapy as a journey that we take together; providing trauma inform care, CBT, DBT, psychodynamic, substance abuse treatment, and support for growth and change. "

"Live. Learn. Grow. This is a repeating cycle in life and everyone's journey is different. Life can be a challenging, confusing, unique adventure and I am passionate about helping others navigate what they encounter on this roller coaster. I can to assist you in making positive changes in challenging the thought and behavior patterns that are not serving you well. provide a safe, confidential, non-judgmental opportunity to work collaboratively to meet your needs by facilitating positive development in your healing process."

""There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you!" (Maya Angelou) You don't have to bear it alone. Tell me your story! As a PhD and Resident in Professional Counseling I specialize in trauma, relationship issues, couples counseling, sexual problems and addictions including pornography, and sex addiction. I work with adults and teens and I provide a safe and incredibly compassionate counseling environment to help people tell their stories. I will work with you to help rebuild and restore your life."

"***CURRENTLY NOT TAKING NEW PATIENTS*** My focus is on the individual patient's issues, needs, and goals. Each person comes to therapy seeking something different and I am there to facilitate the transition to mental wellness. While I have seen a variety of patients with an array of diagnoses, I primarily work with adults and older adolescents with depression, anxiety, and panic and those with OCD and trauma. When working with couples, I strive to help the relationship heal and grow through collaborative work and a solution-focused approach. "

"The goal of all therapy and counseling is to reduce suffering. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, impulsivity, ADHD, relationship problems, traumatic past, gender identity, sexual orientation, or just feeling stuck and dissatisfied with life, therapy can be a powerful vehicle for holistic change and increased peace and contentment. By focusing on your natural strengths we work collaboratively to identify the roadblocks internally and externally getting in the way of leading a fulfilled life."

"Therapy is a journey of trust, hope, healing and change. Whether you are dealing with life disappointments, change, depression, anxiety, or any other emotional disturbance, I can help you find and maintain recovery. With over 3o years of experience in the mental health profession, I have witnessed client recovery from addictions of all kinds, as well as emotional challenges of all kinds by incorporating a refreshing blend of therapies with a biblical worldview. My goal is to aid clients in experiencing grace and transformation by learning how to let go of performance-based thinking."