Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Vienna, VA

Are you facing a crisis, difficult time, transition period, or relationship conflict? Are you feeling blocked by trauma in your past, stuck in a behavioral pattern that is making you miserable? If so, you are wanted and welcome here. Let's partner to change your life so that you can experience more joy and clarity of thought.

I completed my BA in English and Journalism from Wake Forest University and my M.S.Ed. in Mental Health Counseling at the University of Pennsylvania. My studies were multiculturally informed and focused on serving LGBTQIA+ individuals, providing mental health care to underserved communities, and relationship/intimacy counseling. I am currently a resident in counseling working towards LPC licensure in the state of Virginia. My aim is to create a brave space for you to feel safe being vulnerable without judgment. I provide a culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and strengths-based approach.

I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, and trauma-related disorders including PTSD. Additionally, I provide treatment for emotion dysregulation more generally. Trained at Duke University Medical Center and Emory University School of Medicine with advanced experience in treating trauma and anxiety, I am well experienced in working with individuals with complex presentations or difficulties. My practice utilizes cutting edge evidence-based treatments including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Specifically for PTSD, I also employ Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE).

Sometimes our experiences can impact how we navigate the world, our relationships with others, and ourselves. You don’t have to be alone. Together, we will develop skills and resiliency that allow you to address the root of your difficulties; So you can reclaim the life you were always meant to live.

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.

Zaria received a Masters of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from The College of William and Mary. In her clinical experience, She has worked to support adolescents, adult individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s challenges. She supports them through traumatic experiences, anxiety, depression, reconciling parts of their inner child/teenager, life transitions, divorce, repairing relationships and much more. Zaria has worked in community based settings, homes, and private practices. Zaria is enthusiastic about fostering a brave space for her clients.

Jerly holds a master’s degree in Forensic and Legal Psychology. As a dedicated and compassionate Resident in Counseling, Jerly brings a wealth of experience and a multicultural perspective to the field of mental health. Jerly is fluent in both English and Spanish. She is committed to providing inclusive and accessible mental health support to individuals and families. Having worked with children, teens, and young adults, she has gained valuable experience in addressing issues such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, changing dynamics in families and more to promote emotional regulation and resilience.

Feel free to use this link to schedule your FREE 15 minute consultation with myself or one of my amazing clinicians. phoenixrisingcc.clientsecure.me/ About me: I have almost 20 years of experience, helping others heal from trauma, anxiety, depression and LIFE. I use EMDR and other mind-body (evidence based) techniques. In addition, I am certified in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy; and received advanced certification as a Telehealth provider and a Level II Clinical Trauma Professional.

Welcome, I work with adults and teens who want to learn more about themselves and the root cause of their concern(s). I am a Parts work (IFS Institute Level 1 trained) therapist specializing in anxiety, trauma, chronic illness, depression, body image, grief, career, and life transitions. I am genuine, personable, and aim for you to feel safe in the therapeutic space. Together we will navigate your inner world. I have over 19 years of working with people of all ages in the healthcare field. Often, we suffer because the life we pictured is not the life we have. Our greatest challenges move us towards growth and give us purpose.

I specialize in individual and family therapy and couples therapy. I work with children, adolescents, and adults in a LGTBTQ+ affirming environment. I have over 30 years of direct mental health experience and my areas of focus include child and family therapy including play therapy, parenting, trauma, attachment disorder, adoption, autism spectrum disorder, and more.

Are you feeling emotionally overwhelmed? Do you find yourself feeling sad or worried all the time and you're not sure why? Perhaps you feel like you feel empty of emotion or have too many of them? You may be experiencing a wide array of difficulties that have led you to consider seeking therapy. Whether it's a traumatic experience you would rather forget, life transitions, stress, or the loss of a relationship, I can help. I strive to create an environment where you feel seen, heard, and validated. Together, we will help you find relief from the challenges you are experiencing to create the life you are meant to live.

Are you struggling with an eating disorder, low self-esteem, relationship issues, or self harming behaviors? Have you suffered from trauma and abuse, or have lost touch of your own needs and feelings? I use an integrative approach that emphasizes emotional and physical healing and addresses the underlying core issues that continue to sabotage the recovery process. My treatment approach helps you let go of negative beliefs, self destructive patterns, and learn to develop positive relationships and healthy coping skills. We build on your strengths and focus is on recovery and self care to find your true inner self.

If you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, and under a great deal of stress, therapy can help you resolve those issues. Therapy can provide the tools you need to manage those feelings. Working together, we can improve your daily life and meet your goals. Therapy can help you change and grow within a safe, warm, and confidential place. Saturday appointments available.

Elena received a Masters in Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University and is currently working towards LCSW licensure. Elena has experience working with children, adolescents, and families from various backgrounds, as well as individual and group experience with adults with substance use disorders. Elena supports motivational interviewing, mindfulness and meeting the client where they are at. She is interested in working with adolescents who have experienced trauma. Elena believes that it is up to the client to make a change, and will promote encouragement and guidance, supporting clients on the paths that they create.

Online & Mobile Therapist - Serving CA, VA, & DC residents: My passion and mission is to serve others by finding root causes of life issues and healing and restoring the whole person as efficiently and gently as possible! By being tenacious about evidence-based learning, I found the answer by not giving up on myself, becoming an expert in EMDR, and subsequently falling in love with it! I am so very excited to become your partner in therapy in order for you to live life to its fullest and regain a sense of safety and control along with peace of mind and a full heart! Call me for a free 15 minute conversation on how to find solutions!

My work spans the spectrum of research, therapy, and community services. I have supported teens and adults navigate chronic illness, depression, life transitions and anxiety. I am deeply passionate about peri/postnatal mental health equity and working with those navigating the complexities of pregnancy/ postpartum. I have a passion for making a positive impact on the lives of individuals and couples. As such, I strive to create an understanding and welcoming space to individuals from diverse backgrounds, including BIPOC and LGTBQIA+, in order to explore the experience of minority stress and trauma.

Did your ideal pregnancy and birth experience come to fruition, or were there unexpected complications and challenges that left you feeling distressed and confused? While it is the hope everyone will get to have the experience they wish for and deserve; unfortunately, many parents encounter complications or trauma before, during, and after this process. I want to do whatever I can to help mothers and parents avoid and/or heal from complications in the perinatal period. While I have a speciality in perinatal mental health, I also work well with non-perinatal clients who have experienced a myriad of traumatic experiences.

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.