Art Therapy in Potomac West, Alexandria, VA
Sarah Pitkin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LSATP, ATR-BC
5 Endorsed
Potomac West, Alexandria, VA 22301
I utilize an integrated approach that includes mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral therapy, trauma-informed therapy, positive psychology, EMDR and art therapy.
I'm a licensed professional counselor located in Alexandria, VA but I'm also licensed to provide virtual therapy to clients in Washington DC, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. As daily life becomes more complex, many individuals face challenges such as anxiety, depression, substance abuse, relationship issues, difficulty balancing work and life, and unresolved trauma. If you've been thinking about starting therapy, but unsure if now is the right time... I assure you now is the right time.
I utilize an integrated approach that includes mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral therapy, trauma-informed therapy, positive psychology, EMDR and art therapy.
I'm a licensed professional counselor located in Alexandria, VA but I'm also licensed to provide virtual therapy to clients in Washington DC, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. As daily life becomes more complex, many individuals face challenges such as anxiety, depression, substance abuse, relationship issues, difficulty balancing work and life, and unresolved trauma. If you've been thinking about starting therapy, but unsure if now is the right time... I assure you now is the right time.
Are you tired of repeating the same patterns over and over again? Are you ready to make changes in your life? I can help you develop new healthy coping tools and gain power over your life. If you are experiencing difficulty with anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, life transitions, communication, relationships, or just feel "stuck " I can help provide some relief and guidance. I use a warm, collaborate and evidence-based approach to help you utilize better coping strategies, gain support, understand your emotions, challenge your negative thought patterns, find and develop your strengths, and set your own personal goals.
Are you tired of repeating the same patterns over and over again? Are you ready to make changes in your life? I can help you develop new healthy coping tools and gain power over your life. If you are experiencing difficulty with anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, life transitions, communication, relationships, or just feel "stuck " I can help provide some relief and guidance. I use a warm, collaborate and evidence-based approach to help you utilize better coping strategies, gain support, understand your emotions, challenge your negative thought patterns, find and develop your strengths, and set your own personal goals.
I meet my clients in their desire for change and strive to understand their experience of the world. I work to support my clients by forming a trust-based relationship to create a healing environment where compassion and kindness become healing agents. I utilize a variety of expressive modalities meeting the needs of my clients. I believe in the power of people's inner strengths and resources and work to explore these with my clients while empowering them in reaching their goals for change.
I meet my clients in their desire for change and strive to understand their experience of the world. I work to support my clients by forming a trust-based relationship to create a healing environment where compassion and kindness become healing agents. I utilize a variety of expressive modalities meeting the needs of my clients. I believe in the power of people's inner strengths and resources and work to explore these with my clients while empowering them in reaching their goals for change.
Therapy is one's personal identified journey of trials, tribulations, highs-and-lows, and uncertainty. Clients who gravitate towards me are those who prefer transparency, engagement, no judgement, and genuine validation and assistance on their road to "who they themselves identify they want to be". Clients who work with me realize that days are difficult, as is change; however, they do not mind the reminders and encouraging sessions that enhance and challenge accountability and resiliency.
Therapy is one's personal identified journey of trials, tribulations, highs-and-lows, and uncertainty. Clients who gravitate towards me are those who prefer transparency, engagement, no judgement, and genuine validation and assistance on their road to "who they themselves identify they want to be". Clients who work with me realize that days are difficult, as is change; however, they do not mind the reminders and encouraging sessions that enhance and challenge accountability and resiliency.
At Ellie Mental Health Alexandria we provide therapy, counseling, and wellness services to individuals, couples, and families. We provide both in-person and secure online therapy sessions. We offer compassionate and specialized mental health services to support individuals navigating a range of challenges. We’ve created a comfortable, judgment-free zone where you can be authentic, get real about where you’re at in your mental health, and receive the compassionate care you deserve. We strive to break down treatment barriers and provide you with customized counseling services that meet your therapy needs.
At Ellie Mental Health Alexandria we provide therapy, counseling, and wellness services to individuals, couples, and families. We provide both in-person and secure online therapy sessions. We offer compassionate and specialized mental health services to support individuals navigating a range of challenges. We’ve created a comfortable, judgment-free zone where you can be authentic, get real about where you’re at in your mental health, and receive the compassionate care you deserve. We strive to break down treatment barriers and provide you with customized counseling services that meet your therapy needs.
Virtual therapy & in person Art or Walking Therapy sessions available upon inquiry.
I specialize in two areas: 1) I help working professionals manage chronic anxiety, self-doubt, procrastination, and reduce overthinking to increase professional success. My clients work in politics, health, mental health, law, upper management, business owners, creatives, or PhD/graduate students. 2) Interpersonal stress. Understanding family dynamics, reducing social conflict, improving romantic relationships, and friendships. I work best with high functioning people who are introspective, motivated, and want change in their life.
Virtual therapy & in person Art or Walking Therapy sessions available upon inquiry.
I specialize in two areas: 1) I help working professionals manage chronic anxiety, self-doubt, procrastination, and reduce overthinking to increase professional success. My clients work in politics, health, mental health, law, upper management, business owners, creatives, or PhD/graduate students. 2) Interpersonal stress. Understanding family dynamics, reducing social conflict, improving romantic relationships, and friendships. I work best with high functioning people who are introspective, motivated, and want change in their life.
We offer CBT / Solution Focused / EMDR / Art Therapy / LGBTQ Affirming / Marriage and Family Therapy / Substance Abuse Counseling
Ms. Paknejad has been practicing in the Washington, D.C. area for fifteen years, focusing on supportive services that integrate cultural sensitivity, physical, and psychological support. Ms. Paknejad has extensive experience working with domestic and international families living and working in the DC/MD/VA area, including addressing changes in mood and overall functioning plus focusing on issues and stressors around assimilation and acculturation due to changes in one's personal and professional settings. Through the use multi-modality techniques, Ms. Paknejad's clients are able to achieve measurable improvements.
We offer CBT / Solution Focused / EMDR / Art Therapy / LGBTQ Affirming / Marriage and Family Therapy / Substance Abuse Counseling
Ms. Paknejad has been practicing in the Washington, D.C. area for fifteen years, focusing on supportive services that integrate cultural sensitivity, physical, and psychological support. Ms. Paknejad has extensive experience working with domestic and international families living and working in the DC/MD/VA area, including addressing changes in mood and overall functioning plus focusing on issues and stressors around assimilation and acculturation due to changes in one's personal and professional settings. Through the use multi-modality techniques, Ms. Paknejad's clients are able to achieve measurable improvements.
Welcome! I'm proud of you for arriving here. Life is not for the faint of heart. It's equally as challenging as it is beautiful - and we must be willing to face our dark, to remember our light. My mission is to support you on your journey towards personal freedom through discovering your True Self, and facilitate the change needed to find deeper fulfillment. I believe in the healing power of connection; of mind, body, spirit and heart - to self and other. I intend to create a feeling of utmost safety through authentic relating for cultivating deeper meaning, purpose, joy & a sense of aliveness.
Welcome! I'm proud of you for arriving here. Life is not for the faint of heart. It's equally as challenging as it is beautiful - and we must be willing to face our dark, to remember our light. My mission is to support you on your journey towards personal freedom through discovering your True Self, and facilitate the change needed to find deeper fulfillment. I believe in the healing power of connection; of mind, body, spirit and heart - to self and other. I intend to create a feeling of utmost safety through authentic relating for cultivating deeper meaning, purpose, joy & a sense of aliveness.
Life can feel heavy when the same struggles keep repeating whether in relationships, in your thoughts or even in the way you see yourself. Therapy gives us the chance to pause, get curious about why these cycles show up and decide what’s ready to change.
A lot of my clients express feeling exhausted of carrying it all on their own. They may feel stuck in anxiety, caught in relationship dynamics they don’t fully understand or frustrated that insight hasn’t yet translated into real relief. They want to feel better, but they also want to understand why things feel so hard and how to finally do something different.
Life can feel heavy when the same struggles keep repeating whether in relationships, in your thoughts or even in the way you see yourself. Therapy gives us the chance to pause, get curious about why these cycles show up and decide what’s ready to change.
A lot of my clients express feeling exhausted of carrying it all on their own. They may feel stuck in anxiety, caught in relationship dynamics they don’t fully understand or frustrated that insight hasn’t yet translated into real relief. They want to feel better, but they also want to understand why things feel so hard and how to finally do something different.
I specialize in art therapy, offering a gentle, creative way for children, teens, and adults to express what may feel hard to put into words.
My ideal clients are children, adolescents, and adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief, or challenges with emotional regulation, including anger, impulsivity, and panic. They often come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to express what they are going through.
I specialize in art therapy, offering a gentle, creative way for children, teens, and adults to express what may feel hard to put into words.
My ideal clients are children, adolescents, and adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief, or challenges with emotional regulation, including anger, impulsivity, and panic. They often come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to express what they are going through.
I draw from principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), play therapy and art therapy.
My passion is working with children and their families to foster a happy childhood. I believe that all children are capable of wonderful and amazing things. I also believe in the importance of environments and relationships that enable children to blossom and grow.
I draw from principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), play therapy and art therapy.
My passion is working with children and their families to foster a happy childhood. I believe that all children are capable of wonderful and amazing things. I also believe in the importance of environments and relationships that enable children to blossom and grow.
SMYAL’s mental health counseling services offer FREE therapy and provides a safe and inclusive space for you to explore your emotions and experiences. We know that finding a therapist who understands you and your community can be frustrating, expensive, and nerve-wracking. At SMYAL, we’re working to remove these barriers. Our team of therapists are well-versed in the challenges that LGBTQ+ youth face, and we are here to help you navigate those challenges with confidence and resilience. Whether you’re you’re struggling with self-acceptance, coming out, or dealing with discrimination, SMYAL is here for you!
SMYAL’s mental health counseling services offer FREE therapy and provides a safe and inclusive space for you to explore your emotions and experiences. We know that finding a therapist who understands you and your community can be frustrating, expensive, and nerve-wracking. At SMYAL, we’re working to remove these barriers. Our team of therapists are well-versed in the challenges that LGBTQ+ youth face, and we are here to help you navigate those challenges with confidence and resilience. Whether you’re you’re struggling with self-acceptance, coming out, or dealing with discrimination, SMYAL is here for you!
Creating Pathways for families to heal.
Creating Pathways for families to heal.
While past and current circumstances may significantly impact your life and leave you feeling broken, healing and support to recover is available. Be encouraged. Many of us need help from time to time to see ourselves more clearly and to develop a new way of living fuller lives. Now is the time to take the first step in your journey to personal growth, wellness and stability in your life. Allow me to encourage and empower you with tools and coping skills necessary to navigate your life's challenges, so that you can lead a life that's more mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually balanced.
While past and current circumstances may significantly impact your life and leave you feeling broken, healing and support to recover is available. Be encouraged. Many of us need help from time to time to see ourselves more clearly and to develop a new way of living fuller lives. Now is the time to take the first step in your journey to personal growth, wellness and stability in your life. Allow me to encourage and empower you with tools and coping skills necessary to navigate your life's challenges, so that you can lead a life that's more mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually balanced.
Welcome....and so glad you are reaching out for support.
My private practice focuses on supporting Professional Adults of Virginia and abroad, seeking a safe and welcoming space. My style is warm, thorough, and compassionate while providing a concierge-level experience tailored to each client’s unique needs. I offer self-scheduling, and current availability for in-person and Telehealth counseling. Together we can address your current concerns together using a holistic and personalized approach. If you are seeking couples counseling please call or set up a free consultation.
Welcome....and so glad you are reaching out for support.
My private practice focuses on supporting Professional Adults of Virginia and abroad, seeking a safe and welcoming space. My style is warm, thorough, and compassionate while providing a concierge-level experience tailored to each client’s unique needs. I offer self-scheduling, and current availability for in-person and Telehealth counseling. Together we can address your current concerns together using a holistic and personalized approach. If you are seeking couples counseling please call or set up a free consultation.
I am a Resident in Counseling with a Master’s degree in Art Therapy from The George Washington University.
My work integrates both expressive and talk-based approaches, tailored to each client’s unique needs. Through art therapy, I collaborate with clients to choose creative media that align with their interests, comfort level, and therapeutic goals, supporting self-expression, insight, and personal growth.
I am a Resident in Counseling with a Master’s degree in Art Therapy from The George Washington University.
My work integrates both expressive and talk-based approaches, tailored to each client’s unique needs. Through art therapy, I collaborate with clients to choose creative media that align with their interests, comfort level, and therapeutic goals, supporting self-expression, insight, and personal growth.
Elizabeth Kim
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ATR-BC, GC-C
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Office & Art Studio in Fairfax, VA.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, Registered Board Certified Art Therapist, Certified Grief Counselor I offer personalized sessions that tailor to meet your unique needs and goals. Establishing and maintaining emotional safety is important to me. It's important that we move at a pace that is comfortable for you.
Office & Art Studio in Fairfax, VA.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, Registered Board Certified Art Therapist, Certified Grief Counselor I offer personalized sessions that tailor to meet your unique needs and goals. Establishing and maintaining emotional safety is important to me. It's important that we move at a pace that is comfortable for you.
At Formation Health Services, we are a group practice with board-certified Licensed Clinical Social Workers in the state of New Jersey and Virginia. We help those facing anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, and adjustment disorders. Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression or life transitions, we can provide you the tools for self-awareness, emotional regulation, and positive change. We draw from a variety of evidence-based therapeutic techniques and modalities, including CBT, mindfulness (MBCT), family systems, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), behavioral activation, and solution-focused therapy.
At Formation Health Services, we are a group practice with board-certified Licensed Clinical Social Workers in the state of New Jersey and Virginia. We help those facing anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, and adjustment disorders. Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression or life transitions, we can provide you the tools for self-awareness, emotional regulation, and positive change. We draw from a variety of evidence-based therapeutic techniques and modalities, including CBT, mindfulness (MBCT), family systems, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), behavioral activation, and solution-focused therapy.
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS (Private Pay) - You feel stuck. You are tired of feeling overwhelmed. Each day, you are trying so hard to please others only to get disappointed over and over again. You diligently worked on providing others with resources so they can live a better life. At the same time you have read and tried many strategies to work on yourself, but you still end up feeling defeated. You have been holding on to a dream of everything changing if you or they only...you fill in the blank. Now imagine - a life where your relationships are life-giving, boundaried, and healthy—not soul-sucking, draining, and empty...
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS (Private Pay) - You feel stuck. You are tired of feeling overwhelmed. Each day, you are trying so hard to please others only to get disappointed over and over again. You diligently worked on providing others with resources so they can live a better life. At the same time you have read and tried many strategies to work on yourself, but you still end up feeling defeated. You have been holding on to a dream of everything changing if you or they only...you fill in the blank. Now imagine - a life where your relationships are life-giving, boundaried, and healthy—not soul-sucking, draining, and empty...
Throughout sessions we will utilize various mindful techniques, cognitive reframing, play/ art and identifying strengths.
Welcome! This journey is not always easy, but you have already begun by seeking help! My number one priority is to work from a place of empathy. Our sessions will be free from any judgement and a safe space where you can feel authentically yourself. I come with over 12 years of experience and have worked in human services, schools, health systems and private practice.
Throughout sessions we will utilize various mindful techniques, cognitive reframing, play/ art and identifying strengths.
Welcome! This journey is not always easy, but you have already begun by seeking help! My number one priority is to work from a place of empathy. Our sessions will be free from any judgement and a safe space where you can feel authentically yourself. I come with over 12 years of experience and have worked in human services, schools, health systems and private practice.
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Art Therapy
How does art therapy work?
The process of making art allows people to express themselves. Art-making can take many forms, such as painting, collage, or sculpting. The therapist asks questions that the work elicits, such as how the person felt while creating their piece, or if any memories surfaced that they can discuss. The therapist will then work with the patient to process their experience, understand themselves better, and work toward change.
Does art therapy help with trauma?
Art therapy can be a valuable treatment option for those suffering from trauma. Traumatic experiences such as combat, rape, or childhood abuse can be so painful that articulating them can be too scary or painful; creating art allows people to express themselves without words, and tell their story in a different way. The physical nature of creating art can also help people feel rooted in the body, which may benefit those who feel disconnected from their body in the aftermath of trauma.
How long does art therapy last?
The duration of art therapy varies, but a common length for treatment is 10 to 15 weekly sessions. Some people may see improvement in just a few weeks, while others may choose to remain in therapy longer term. Patients should periodically discuss their goals with their therapist to make sure the two are aligned on process and progress.
What are the limitations of art therapy?
Art therapy is helpful for many people, but a limitation is that it doesn’t have as robust an evidence base as other forms of therapy, such as cognitive behavioral therapy or acceptance and commitment therapy. The evidence on art therapy is mixed; some research demonstrates its benefits, while other research suggests that it has little impact on patients.