Therapists in Alexandria, VA

Hello! My name is Miko and I am a clinical mental health counseling master’s student completing my practicum at Counseling and Forensic Services, Inc. I offer an open-minded, judgment-free, collaborative approach when helping clients achieve their personal goals. I have experience working with a variety of people with a variety of issues including but not limited to LGBTQ+, HIV+, trauma, depression, anxiety, life transitions, issues of death and dying, and more.

I am dedicated to helping people realize their personal and relational potential. My expertise and passion is in sex and relationship therapy, and LGBTQ, kink, and polyamory friendly work. I specialize in issues of trauma, sexual assault and abuse, and domestic violence. I assist people in understanding their unhelpful thinking patterns, navigating healthy relationship dynamics, and difficulties in communication.

Finding a therapist can be really, really hard. You can look at dozens of profiles on Psychology Today and other websites, trying to feel comfortable and just feeling like nobody really clicks. On the other hand, it may be stressful even to look for a therapist and admit that you want a little help. If you’re reading this and feeling overwhelmed, it’s important for you to know that there’s nothing wrong with those feelings. It’s natural to be a little nervous when you’re looking for someone you can open up to.

Are you overwhelmed by challenges? Have you struggled with anorexia, bulimia, or binge eating? With special training in body image issues, Mary can help you on the path to recovery. Treatment will be holistic and eclectic, tailored to your needs, using the tools that work best for you, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing, and mindfulness. You can expect practical tools that you can apply in your everyday life to fell and function better. In all cases, you are at the center of the therapy and your needs will drive the therapy process forward. If you are ready to move forward, reach out for help.

Often, people realize at some point in their lives that they would like professional assistance in order to successfully navigate or cope with overwhelming situations, strained interpersonal relationships, or distressing emotional responses to their environment (e.g., sadness or excessive worrying). In addition, most people are also confronted by situations in which past experiences inform their current reactions, responses, and behaviors. Therapy can help individuals to develop awareness and insight into their emotions and behavior, feel hopeful, enact change, and live a more satisfying and fulfilling life.

Seferino started his clinical career in a private practice and moved on to a community setting in order to help marginalized and underprivileged individuals. He years of experience working with co-occurring disorders and substance abuse. He has worked with individuals experiencing PTSD, Mood Disorders, Personality Disorders, Trauma, Anxiety, Substance Use Disorders, and overall unexpected adversities stemming from an unstable life. Seferino enjoys helping individuals, and couples from diverse backgrounds using several interventions to include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, Mindfulness and Solution Focused

If you are looking for a holistic, empowering, healing centered space to work towards better understanding yourself, your patterns, and relationships in life, then I would be a fit for you. I have a passion for working with teens and adults yearning to heal from present stress such as trauma, grief, anxiety, and perfectionism. As well as challenges with intimacy, attachment styles, and self-concept. I will help you to weave together the fabric of the past, in order to find a path forward that feels healing and aligned with your highest self. Together, we will find a roadmap to your life that feels enlightening and full of direction.

Welcome! I am a licensed clinician with Ansari and Associates, LLC with over ten years' experience in mental health and addictions counseling. I am licensed in Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia, and am a graduate of Howard University and Boston University School of Medicine. I work with individuals across the lifespan, beginning in childhood. I use both a person-centered approach to honor the importance of the therapist/client relationship and a cognitive behavioral approach to explore thought patterns underlying challenging emotions and behaviors.

I have a BA from Radford University and an MS in Professional Counseling from Grand Canyon University. I enjoy working with a broad spectrum of individuals from diverse backgrounds. I am bilingual, English and Spanish, and I offer a sliding fee scale. Providing tools, emotional support, and education to those in need is a passion of mine. I have experience working with adolescents and adults suffering from complex traumas as well as providing a variety of community support resources to individuals and families.

Healing, change, and growth are possible. Whatever you may have experienced or be experiencing, no matter what imprints you may carry, it is never too late to begin again. Depression, anxiety, stress - these are all real things that are held in the body and mind. The experience of this weight can be painful and isolating, inhibiting you from living the life you imagined. My goal is to help clients find the tools they need to define and live their lives as a person they truly love, and, by extension, to build healthy connections with those around them.

Do you have the desire for change but not sure where to start? Does having the support to help you navigate your depression and anxiety sound like a relief? My goal is to meet you where you are and to push/support you to become a more confident version of you. We get stuck. We subscribe to others expectations. We can operate with a negative filter. We compare ourselves to others. We deserve more, we are more and together we can obtain more. I look forward to helping you uncover what is holding you back from being your best.

As a Clinical Social Worker, I have provided counseling services within various agencies since 2002. My work is focused on enhancing the emotional well-being of those who are experiencing combat trauma, grief and loss, domestic violence, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and childhood trauma. My training has afforded me with the opportunity to assist individuals and families with establishing a foundation for the long-term management of their mental health needs.

Acting as a sounding board, I will support you as your work through a wide array of issues Helping to navigate long-lasting and meaningful change from your anxiety, depression, drug/alcohol use, reduce stress, and raise self-esteem. I use a person-centered approach focusing on the whole self and use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy concepts, mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing and emphasize nutrition and exercise. I provide these services through telehealth so you can access therapy more easily from the comfort of your home or office while avoiding the commute and/or parking and the constraints of your busy schedule.

Tara has experience working with adolescents & adults contending with an array of mood disorders, challenges related to grief & loss, self-efficacy, stress & anger management, PTSD & conflict resolution. She has worked extensively with individuals and families experiencing trauma, abuse & domestic violence. Tele-health & face to face modalities are provided.

My process begins with a comprehensive assessment. It is important for me to understand your story so that we can craft goals that are tailored to who you are, and what you need. Whether you are looking for support and coping skills for handling tough situations, are struggling with developing and maintaining healthy relationships, or are suffering from anxiety and depression, I can offer you an empathic, nonjudgmental environment from which to explore your inner world, while giving you tools for coping and growth along the way.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist with expertise in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), pediatric psychology, and family therapy. I work with children and families on a variety of issues, including anxiety, depression, attention disorders/executive dysfunction, stress, coping with medical illness, learning disabilities, neuropsychological challenges, and developmental issues. I also have extensive experience in conducting psychological and neuropsychological evaluations for children and adolescents with school difficulties, developmental problems, and other issues. Along with evaluation, I can assist with interpreting and implementing treatment plans and related recommendations in consultation with parents, teachers, and other professionals (e.g., medical doctors, speech-language therapists, tutors).

I am a clinical psychologist in private practice formerly (pre-covid) in Old Town, Alexandria, VA; all sessions are now via secure telehealth. I provide consultation and supervision to other mental health professionals; and I consult to healthcare facilities. I have taught courses in trauma therapy, family therapy, and substance abuse counseling to graduate students in psychology and counseling. Although I specialize in helping people with issues of trauma, substance use, and relationship, people bring a wide range of concerns from personal growth to serious mental illness. I help people understand and change their life stories.

Whether you are questioning your identity, struggling with body image or self-esteem, or going through transitions in life, you have made a powerful first step by being here! As a Therapist, I strive to create a safe, non-judgemental, and collaborative environment where growth can be fostered. I primarily use a person-centered, feminist, and strength-based approach to meet my clients where they are, celebrate individualism, and work towards their goals.