Couples Counseling Therapists in Braddock Road Metro, Alexandria, VA

The most important goal of providing services is the ability to develop a rapport with my clients in a meaningful way....I work to facilitate the process and assist them in working through challenging situations and developing new insights.

We look forward to helping you heal from your past hurts and live the life you were meant to! Treating individuals (adolescents & adults), couples , and families dealing with: Trauma, Abuse, Dissociation; Addictions, Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACOA) ; Body Image issues and Eating Disorders; Self-Harming behaviors, Anxiety, depression, and other mood disorders; Challenged family systems; Chronic illness; Dysfunctional relationships; Life transitions; Loss and bereavement; Relationship distress; Maternal Mental Health Issues; Self esteem; LGBTQ+ and sexual identity issues/struggles. Please see our website.

Sometimes people wonder if therapy is for them. If you are depressed, anxious, troubled in your relationships, coping with grief, struggling with past or current trauma, feeling hopeless or angry, or just trying to understand yourself better, therapy may be able to assist you. I believe we all have the answers we need inside us, but sometimes it takes working with a neutral observer to find those answers. Together you and I will work toward increased understanding of and ways to cope with whatever problems you would like to discuss. Therapy isn't easy, but it can and often does help.

If you're thinking about starting therapy, you've already taken the first step toward making a change. I work with individuals and couples to help people move toward living more rewarding lives. Many of my clients are struggling with depression and/or anxiety. We work to reduce symptoms through simple interventions like mindfulness and breathing practice. At the same time, we journey together to understand the deeper meanings of your symptoms--whether they are biochemical, experiential (rooted in your past) or situational-the goal is to heal old wounds and change the current patterns that aren't serving you.

Life circumstances can sometimes leave you feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, unheard, and disconnected. As difficult as seeking help may be, it is the first step to moving towards healing and healthier relationship with self and others. My clients are seeking a safe, non-judgmental, and culturally sensitive space that leaves them feeling heard, validated, and connected. My specialties include relationship and familial issues, mood and anxiety disorders, children of divorce, trauma, women dealing with divorce, and couples . I am extensively trained in attachment and systems modalities, trauma-informed interventions, and mindfulness.

I provide couple counseling and individual psychotherapy to adults and adolescents with presenting concerns, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, grief and bereavement. In therapy, I focus on the individual strengths and wisdom of each person in an effort to support and assist their ability to make positive, effective, and mindful changes in their lives. Through a collaborative and caring relationship , I aim to create a safe space in which individuals and couples can increase their psychological insight, rework coping strategies, grieve losses, process traumas, and increase their overall well-being.

Whether you're looking to set a new course in life, heal a wounded heart, break from unhealthy habits, I can teach you strategies and skills to become the person you want to be. Any positive change requires awareness, determination, and effort. At heartsandmindshealth, my goal is to improve your mental health and well-being. I take an insight-oriented, solution-focused approach to our work, After setting mutually-determined treatment objectives, I help individuals, couples , and groups achieve life goals, heal emotional wounds, become "unstuck", or break free from unhealthy patterns.

I am a clinical psychologist who specializes in helping adults, adolescents, and children and their families deal with depression, anxiety, and life transitions. I have specialized experience working with grief, behavioral problems and anger management, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, and identity and relationship issues. In addition to my private practice, I have experience working in outpatient clinics, university counseling centers, and schools.

If you are seeking a more authentic life and want more enjoyment in your daily routines, therapy can help. I am passionate about helping individuals who are motivated to make a change their lives or relationships. Together, we work to break unhealthy patterns, alleviate emotional pain, and heal from significant events that influence the way you view yourself and the world. With respect, positive regard, and healthy sense of humor, I work to draw on your strengths, foster emotional resilience, deepen your self-awareness, feel unconditionally accepted, and help you to develop the skills and motivation to live the life you deserve.

Whether you want to lift your mood, improve relationships, overcome issues from your past, change behaviors that hold you back, or help your child to feel better - I look forward to helping you. Therapy can be a catalyst for change: to help you weather a storm, get out of a rut, tackle a challenge ... in short, to create the life you want to be living. I became a therapist, and created Catalyst Counseling Services, because I believe that when you're matched with the right provider - therapy works.

Change is difficult, and therapy is not a quick fix, but the benefits can be life-changing. After 15 years in the design world, I made the decision to return to school to get a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I work with individuals experiencing depression, loneliness, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, relationship issues, and more, to increase self-acceptance and self-awareness, build empathy and improve quality of relationships. My hope is to remain curious with you, to be a support to you as you express, explore, and discover who you are and who you want to be.

Licensed in both Maryland & Virginia, we work with individuals, couples , & families struggling with personal and relationship issues. We have supportive, encouraging and compassionate therapists and try to create a safe and comfortable environment where we can work together to identify the issues and reasonable solutions. We have therapists certified in the Prepare-Enrich Pre-Marital Assessment, this assessment is a thorough tool that helps couples explore & strengthen their relationships. We also have Maryland Board Approved Supervisors available.

I enjoy working with clients from a variety of cultures and backgrounds. I believe that each person who seek counseling is ready for change. It is my role as a counselor to partner with the client on their journey to wholeness and healing by using interventions based on comprehensive assessments to determine the client's therapeutic needs.

I ascribe to a holistic, client-centered approach and work with children, teens and adults. I incorporate evidence based therapies while also addressing the mind-body connection. I believe the key to cultivating a successful therapeutic relationship boils down to empathy and being open-minded. All of my clients come from different walks of life. I have experience working with trauma, anxiety, military substance use, school social work, and community outpatient mental health. I approach my clients from a collaborative perspective, leveraging the client's strengths and resources to empower and foster change.

During my twenty years of clinical experience, I find effective therapy always starts with our connection. Growing a warm, non-judgmental working relationship is always my initial goal, as your comfort is important for treatment success. I will collaborate with you to create an individualized approach that will address your difficulties and speak to your strengths and goals. I am a compassionate, direct, and calm communicator and adept at facilitating exploration of your thoughts, feelings and actions in an effort to relieve distress, develop insight, improve coping strategies, and grow healthier, more satisfying relationships.

My therapeutic relationship with you will quickly alleviate your emotional discomfort as well as help you grow as a person and develop new psychological abilities. I see your role as one in which you speak as freely as possibly. This is called “free-talk.” Important issues easily rise to the surface when we feel safe enough to talk freely about anything and everything. My job is first to listen and then to talk whenever I have a perspective that I believe will deepen your understanding of yourself. An effective therapeutic process brings about self-understanding that transforms your life and relationships.

I work with women and men facing tough life events like divorce, grief, relationship issues, career burnout, health crises. Sometimes it's an empty nest or retirement that has them questioning what their life purpose is now. These life changes and disruptions can leave you feeling depressed/sad, anxious, stressed, stuck or confused. Using a holistic approach, I can help you work through your unique challenges and move towards a healthier and happier life. My unique perspective and experience as both a licensed therapist and a certified coach, enables me to provide psychotherapy or coaching, depending on your situation.