Therapists in Fairfax, VA

I am a Supervisee Clinical Social Worker with experience in a variety of settings working with children, adolescents, and adults. Coming from a diverse area such as the DMV, I am passionate about providing a client-centered, culturally competent, and holistic care approach for those with a variety of mental health needs and backgrounds.

You made it home. Everybody is glad you're back but you're miserable - and guilty - because you'd rather be there than here. You have relationship, porn and alcohol problems and miss the structure that got you through every day. Most of all, you miss your friends. They're the only ones who really get it: Going into an insurgents house, you know there's a change in plan just by reading your Sergeant's eyes. Going into your house, your partner can talk for hours and you still don't know what they want! No wonder you watch the war channel all night.

Private pay sessions for 60$ dollars, couples 75$, I take most insurance and the insurance I accept is increasing. I have experience of over 35 years expert professional, licensed in 3 states, CA, VA and WA. Currently in the Wash DC area on assignment with the DOD working with Military Families and providing therapy virtually to clients in California and Washington State. I'm a certified expert provider in CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, Drug and Alcohol Recovery, Family Dynamics and specialist and a DOD consult in Combat, childhood trauma, PTSD Psychotherapy. I also provided Christian counseling upon request.

Self-care, healthy interventions, and emotional support are essential factors in the therapeutic relationship. Sessions are focused on assisting clients with processing trauma and managing emotions they experience in their daily lives. This method is suitable for clients interested in using a range of techniques in therapy that include but are not limited to EMDR, CBT, Havening, and a person-centered approach . I understand that each person's needs are different and a diverse approach is used to assist each person in meeting their goals and creating change.

I specialize in working with adults and young women who have experienced traumatic events (childhood sexual abuse, rape, domestic violence, physical abuse, car accidents, military trauma, etc) and are experiencing trauma symptoms. The traumatic event may also lead to emotional dysregulation, self harm behaviors, hospitalizations and/or a diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder, among many other disorders. I also have a passion for working with veterans of post 9/11 wars who have a diagnosis of PTSD. My goal is to help others find and achieve their "life worth living".

Are you ready to change your life? As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I have worked with individual, couples and families for over twenty years. My goal is to help you enhance your life, improve your overall functioning and have a better understanding on how to care for yourself. My approach is gentle but direct and strength based.

Are you stressed out? Do you feel like have lost control of your life? Do your bad memories bother you a lot now? Do you find yourself yelling at your child/spouse more often than laughing with your child/spouse? Do you feel frustrated and find yourself saying the same things over and over, with no results? If you answered "Yes" to any of these questions, you are NOT alone. HopeSpring Child & Family Clinic is right here. I can help! I have been working over 28 years as a Developmental Psychologist (Certificate date: Sept 1996, Certificate #: 37) in South Korea, and psychotherapist in Texas, Maryland, and Virginia.

Are you struggling with depression, and anxiety, or are you feeling overwhelmed?

I specialize in helping adolescents and adults cope with childhood trauma, adjust to transitions, and build resilience.

Today’s world can bring about stressors to the strongest of people, but I believe everyone is resilient enough to handle what life brings their way. My expertise is working with adolescents, young adults, and adults managing issues of: depression, anxiety, emotional regulation, trauma, relationship issues, and family conflict.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist whose services include psychotherapy, psychological assessment, and consultation. I work to help clients with a wide range of difficulties including depression, anxiety, bereavement, relationship problems, and coping with trauma, as well as with transgender and/or sexual orientation issues. I particularly specialize in helping gay and lesbian individuals coping with childhood sexual abuse. I do individual therapy, providing practical ways to approach life's most difficult challenges. I work with clients in a collaborative relationship, with both of us working together to help you understand yourself and your problems more clearly.

Mental health stigma is often a guiding force that prevents individuals from seeking help. As a West African, native from Benin Republic, I recognize that I have a significant role in decreasing this stigma by creating safe and brave spaces for every client that I meet. I am passionate about working with individuals, couples, and families to help them unveil their unique, vital selves in relation to others and the world.

Welcome. Through the hustle and bustle of life it is often the case that we neglect to take the time for ourselves to allow for self care let alone allow time to nurture our mental health. We sometimes forget that in order to do our best for others we must first assure that we are taking care of ourselves. My mission is to assist a wide variety of clients in working through issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, self esteem issues, and general life stressors in order to allow clients to examine and explore ways in which to live their best lives.

My clients are seeking support going through normative change or in crisis. Drawing upon my holistic therapeutic approach and many years of experience, l will partner alongside them helping to overcome obstacles and unlock their innate strengths and full potential. Working together, my clients will set achievable goals, reach objectives and build a better future.

Have you been struggling with your identity? Have you suffered from traumatic experiences in your life? You're not alone, and you don't have to suffer in silence. Seeking therapy can feel daunting, but I'm glad you're here! During sessions, I use EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing), a valuable tool to assist with re-processing experiences that negatively affect one's sense of self by tapping into the brain's natural tendency to move towards healing and adaptive processes.

Welcome to your pathway to healing, making positive life changes, and maximizing success in your business and personal life! We'll identify your goals, identify problems and obstacles in your way, develop strategies to overcome these, make positive changes that YOU want, and reach your goals. I offer addictions and mental health counseling as well as Executive, Business, and Personal Coaching. My clients include individuals, couples, families, and public safety workers and those who serve in the military. I am an active operational EMT with over 20 years experience with local volunteer fire/rescue departments and CISM teams.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20 years of experience working with adults from diverse backgrounds in community, outpatient and hospital settings. I am a compassionate, skilled and creative therapist who values the process of getting to know your individual story so we can work together on ways to increase self-awareness and decrease suffering in your life. Doing this work, I have come to believe strongly in the power of connection; that the story of one of us is the story of all of us.

Finding the right therapist for yourself or your child can often times be daunting. My goal as an experienced Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) is to provide you with a safe and trusting environment where you can express yourself authentically and grow. I believe that everyone is capable of change, which is why I am passionate about helping and empowering my clients. Together we will work to overcome obstacles and challenges that you are currently experiencing or have experienced in the past.

Shelly enjoys helping individuals and families struggling to manage challenging life circumstances. She uses a strengths-based approach to encourage healing, life transitions and promoting a positive change in an individual’s life.