Brainspotting Therapists in Potomac West, Alexandria, VA
Sammy Kirk
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Potomac West, Alexandria, VA 22301
We’ll use various methods, including IFS & brainspotting, to help you explore and heal.
Do you have a sense that something about your childhood is affecting you as an adult? Maybe you can put your finger on exactly what it is, or maybe you are just seeing patterns in your life & relationships that have you wondering if there’s something deeper behind it. Past therapy experiences may have been helpful in some ways, but you seem to keep getting stuck. It feels like anxiety and self-doubt are the ones controlling the direction of your life, not what is true and authentic to you. You’re ready to address these things at the source, so you can finally work with your inner critic and regain control of your life.
We’ll use various methods, including IFS & brainspotting, to help you explore and heal.
Do you have a sense that something about your childhood is affecting you as an adult? Maybe you can put your finger on exactly what it is, or maybe you are just seeing patterns in your life & relationships that have you wondering if there’s something deeper behind it. Past therapy experiences may have been helpful in some ways, but you seem to keep getting stuck. It feels like anxiety and self-doubt are the ones controlling the direction of your life, not what is true and authentic to you. You’re ready to address these things at the source, so you can finally work with your inner critic and regain control of your life.
Esra Nihan Bridge
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Potomac West, Alexandria, VA 22301
Additionally, I offer Brainspotting to help process trauma.
Are you struggling in your relationship? Relationships can be challenging, yet they are also one of the greatest sources of joy and fulfillment in life. The connections we build with our partners and families hold deep meaning and shape our overall well-being. I believe that the quality of our lives is deeply connected to the quality of our relationships. I specialize in relationship issues, family conflicts, and relational trauma. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I provide support to individuals and couples in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Virginia, and Florida.
Additionally, I offer Brainspotting to help process trauma.
Are you struggling in your relationship? Relationships can be challenging, yet they are also one of the greatest sources of joy and fulfillment in life. The connections we build with our partners and families hold deep meaning and shape our overall well-being. I believe that the quality of our lives is deeply connected to the quality of our relationships. I specialize in relationship issues, family conflicts, and relational trauma. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I provide support to individuals and couples in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Virginia, and Florida.
Hilary McEvoy
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, LPC, LMHC, CMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I just added Brainspotting to my practice!
Life throws us lots of challenges and having a trustworthy professional to talk to in a safe space can be helpful. I can help you sort through the complexities in life and be the best you! My approach is client centered and strength focused. We can work together to build a plan to meet your goals, tackle your problems and improve your life. I have been practicing for over 15 years and I am licensed in Virginia, Illinois, Indiana, and Utah. When I am not working, I enjoy spending time with my family and children. I like running, boxing and Pilates. I also enjoy the benefits of having pets and spending time in nature.
I just added Brainspotting to my practice!
Life throws us lots of challenges and having a trustworthy professional to talk to in a safe space can be helpful. I can help you sort through the complexities in life and be the best you! My approach is client centered and strength focused. We can work together to build a plan to meet your goals, tackle your problems and improve your life. I have been practicing for over 15 years and I am licensed in Virginia, Illinois, Indiana, and Utah. When I am not working, I enjoy spending time with my family and children. I like running, boxing and Pilates. I also enjoy the benefits of having pets and spending time in nature.
We'll use tools like EMDR, IFS, psychedelics, Brainspotting and somatic therapy to address the root of your challenges, and work together to help you reclaim your life.
If you're feeling overwhelmed, frozen & annoyed by the world around you, maybe it's grief. Grief is more than death - grief is in betrayal trauma, life-altering diagnosis, pregnancy/baby loss, divorce & infidelity, family rejection & traumatic grief like suicide or violence.
You're an intelligent, logical, hard-working person. You want to live freely, to be present for the joy & the people around you. But you're unsettled, irritated & unable to enjoy the life you've worked hard to create.
If you're feeling stuck, worried you're in too deep, please know there is a path through grief & loss. I'd be honored to show you.
We'll use tools like EMDR, IFS, psychedelics, Brainspotting and somatic therapy to address the root of your challenges, and work together to help you reclaim your life.
If you're feeling overwhelmed, frozen & annoyed by the world around you, maybe it's grief. Grief is more than death - grief is in betrayal trauma, life-altering diagnosis, pregnancy/baby loss, divorce & infidelity, family rejection & traumatic grief like suicide or violence.
You're an intelligent, logical, hard-working person. You want to live freely, to be present for the joy & the people around you. But you're unsettled, irritated & unable to enjoy the life you've worked hard to create.
If you're feeling stuck, worried you're in too deep, please know there is a path through grief & loss. I'd be honored to show you.
Utilizing somatic therapies such as Brainspotting, ACT, IFS, and EMDR, I can help you move beyond old wounds that continue to impact your life.
So many of us have had to disconnect from ourselves to survive in some way, often due difficult experiences that overwhelmed our capacity to cope. As a result, you may be finding that the way you relate to yourself is negatively impacting how you show up in your life and relationships. Perhaps you find yourself engaging in patterns that are harming you, despite efforts to stop—leaving you feeling stuck, alone, or even broken. I'm here to help you find new ways of relating to yourself, and equip you with tools for navigating life more effectively. Whatever it is that brings you to therapy, we will work together to find healing.
Utilizing somatic therapies such as Brainspotting, ACT, IFS, and EMDR, I can help you move beyond old wounds that continue to impact your life.
So many of us have had to disconnect from ourselves to survive in some way, often due difficult experiences that overwhelmed our capacity to cope. As a result, you may be finding that the way you relate to yourself is negatively impacting how you show up in your life and relationships. Perhaps you find yourself engaging in patterns that are harming you, despite efforts to stop—leaving you feeling stuck, alone, or even broken. I'm here to help you find new ways of relating to yourself, and equip you with tools for navigating life more effectively. Whatever it is that brings you to therapy, we will work together to find healing.
Hello, I am a certified EMDR and Brainspotting Practitioner licensed in Maryland and Virginia.
I can help by using techniques such as Brainspotting and or EMDR to help rewire your brain and body. My specialty is helping individuals and families move from dysregulation to regulation.
Hello, I am a certified EMDR and Brainspotting Practitioner licensed in Maryland and Virginia.
I can help by using techniques such as Brainspotting and or EMDR to help rewire your brain and body. My specialty is helping individuals and families move from dysregulation to regulation.
I often use Brainspotting, Parts work, and EMDR 2.
Welcome! My name is Liz. I know how daunting it can be to search for a therapist and read these blurbs so I will keep it short and sweet! With the help of brain-based modalities, we will work together to improve your symptoms, gain a deeper understanding of your concerns, and start on a new path to healthy mental health gains, reaching your goals, and actively working towards your full potential.
I often use Brainspotting, Parts work, and EMDR 2.
Welcome! My name is Liz. I know how daunting it can be to search for a therapist and read these blurbs so I will keep it short and sweet! With the help of brain-based modalities, we will work together to improve your symptoms, gain a deeper understanding of your concerns, and start on a new path to healthy mental health gains, reaching your goals, and actively working towards your full potential.
ADHD Certified Clinical Services Provider; Brainspotting level 1 training
Do you feel "drained" after interacting with certain people? Are you working on building healthier relationships and boundaries? Are you navigating a major life transition or event? Are you a high-functioning person who feels "stuck" in certain areas of your life or that you are "not living up to your potential"? Many of my clients identify as creative, intuitive, and empathic. Clients who choose to work with me are often seeking a more fulfilling and authentic life, working through layers of internalized conditioning, and healing old wounds that are standing in the way of fully embracing and loving themselves and their lives.
ADHD Certified Clinical Services Provider; Brainspotting level 1 training
Do you feel "drained" after interacting with certain people? Are you working on building healthier relationships and boundaries? Are you navigating a major life transition or event? Are you a high-functioning person who feels "stuck" in certain areas of your life or that you are "not living up to your potential"? Many of my clients identify as creative, intuitive, and empathic. Clients who choose to work with me are often seeking a more fulfilling and authentic life, working through layers of internalized conditioning, and healing old wounds that are standing in the way of fully embracing and loving themselves and their lives.
Counseling of Alexandria, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
Serves Area
Don't miss out on having the life you really want. Stop just surviving or slugging through, hoping that one day you get around to feeling good. Fast-forward to your future of having relationship happiness, career success, well-being, wealth, inner peace, etc. We don't just help you stop feeling anxious, depressed and stressed out, we empower you to have sustainable happiness. Yes, I'm saying we can support you in getting the amazing life you deserve. We haven't met yet, but you're worth it.
Don't miss out on having the life you really want. Stop just surviving or slugging through, hoping that one day you get around to feeling good. Fast-forward to your future of having relationship happiness, career success, well-being, wealth, inner peace, etc. We don't just help you stop feeling anxious, depressed and stressed out, we empower you to have sustainable happiness. Yes, I'm saying we can support you in getting the amazing life you deserve. We haven't met yet, but you're worth it.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia and I am very client-centered in my approach to therapy and want to develop an atmosphere where the client and I can build a good rapport to ensure they feel comfortable and know that I am walking alongside them in their journey to healing, peace, and happiness. I work with all different mental health issues and specialize in Trauma Therapy.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia and I am very client-centered in my approach to therapy and want to develop an atmosphere where the client and I can build a good rapport to ensure they feel comfortable and know that I am walking alongside them in their journey to healing, peace, and happiness. I work with all different mental health issues and specialize in Trauma Therapy.
Hello, I'm Dr. Kimberly, a clinical Psychologist and mind-body practitioner based in Washington, D.C. My ideal adult clients are 25 + and navigating major life transitions, stress, or mood disorders, seeking clarity, connection, and purpose. They value a collaborative, holistic approach and want tools to align their mind, body, and goals. They may seek support in building confidence, fostering self-awareness, improving relationships, or creating meaningful change in their personal and/or professional lives. My ideal client understands the investment involved in creating change in their life.
Hello, I'm Dr. Kimberly, a clinical Psychologist and mind-body practitioner based in Washington, D.C. My ideal adult clients are 25 + and navigating major life transitions, stress, or mood disorders, seeking clarity, connection, and purpose. They value a collaborative, holistic approach and want tools to align their mind, body, and goals. They may seek support in building confidence, fostering self-awareness, improving relationships, or creating meaningful change in their personal and/or professional lives. My ideal client understands the investment involved in creating change in their life.
Meet Our Brainspotting Therapists
Faith Ferber
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I have a passion for helping individuals, couples, and polycules achieve their goals and live happy and fulfilling lives. I have over a decade of experience working with survivors of sexual and domestic violence and people struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD/cPTSD, ADHD, bipolar disorder, substance abuse, and issues related to sex and sexuality. I also run an ongoing support group, Careful, Caring, & Cautious, for those who continue to take Covid precautions.
Underlying my work is the belief that everyone has the right to a safe and full life free from the harms of violence and oppression.
I have a passion for helping individuals, couples, and polycules achieve their goals and live happy and fulfilling lives. I have over a decade of experience working with survivors of sexual and domestic violence and people struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD/cPTSD, ADHD, bipolar disorder, substance abuse, and issues related to sex and sexuality. I also run an ongoing support group, Careful, Caring, & Cautious, for those who continue to take Covid precautions.
Underlying my work is the belief that everyone has the right to a safe and full life free from the harms of violence and oppression.
Conversations With A Clinician
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Online Only
Dr. Ashley has extensive training and education working with many populations, but currently works primarily with women of color around multiple issues:
-Anxiety disorders
-Coaching
-General mental health
-Life transitions
-Women’s mental health
Dr. Ashley also uses a Fin-Emotional approach to mental health treatment when working with client's experiencing financial distress, she seeks to empower communities of color in knowing that mental health is the foundation of what we do in life, how we do it and who we choose to be do it with. We have choices in life and the outcome of our lives our based on our choices.
Dr. Ashley has extensive training and education working with many populations, but currently works primarily with women of color around multiple issues:
-Anxiety disorders
-Coaching
-General mental health
-Life transitions
-Women’s mental health
Dr. Ashley also uses a Fin-Emotional approach to mental health treatment when working with client's experiencing financial distress, she seeks to empower communities of color in knowing that mental health is the foundation of what we do in life, how we do it and who we choose to be do it with. We have choices in life and the outcome of our lives our based on our choices.
Finding someone to share your experiences with, whom you can trust is an important step in your journey. I believe challenging times and experiences offer you the greatest potential to create the life you have wanted and dreamt of. While reaching out for help is often the first and most difficult steps to initiating change in our lives and moving toward wholeness, I am so glad that you are here!
Finding someone to share your experiences with, whom you can trust is an important step in your journey. I believe challenging times and experiences offer you the greatest potential to create the life you have wanted and dreamt of. While reaching out for help is often the first and most difficult steps to initiating change in our lives and moving toward wholeness, I am so glad that you are here!
Kristina Jorden
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
In our sessions, I utilize a trauma-informed approach and often integrate Brainspotting.
Life can be so hard, but there is hope. Are you struggling to heal from past events? Have you lost hope that peace is even possible? Sometimes the assistance of a caring, trained professional is needed for the healing journey. Effective therapy is a collaborative process. Together we will explore your brain and body's dynamic interaction for self-healing to help overcome past trauma, learn how to remain in the present, while also planning for the future self you envision.
In our sessions, I utilize a trauma-informed approach and often integrate Brainspotting.
Life can be so hard, but there is hope. Are you struggling to heal from past events? Have you lost hope that peace is even possible? Sometimes the assistance of a caring, trained professional is needed for the healing journey. Effective therapy is a collaborative process. Together we will explore your brain and body's dynamic interaction for self-healing to help overcome past trauma, learn how to remain in the present, while also planning for the future self you envision.
Online Therapists
Kindred Tree Healing Center, llc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Potomac West, Alexandria, VA 22314
We offer EMDR, Brainspotting, Neurofeedback, Play Therapy, Expressive Arts, Sandtray Therapy, Yoga, Reiki, and Ayurveda.
At Kindred Tree Healing Center, we provide holistic psychotherapy, yoga, reiki, and other healing based services. We help individuals overcome trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, and other life stressors. We operate from an attachment based lens, and are a social justice allied practice.
We offer EMDR, Brainspotting, Neurofeedback, Play Therapy, Expressive Arts, Sandtray Therapy, Yoga, Reiki, and Ayurveda.
At Kindred Tree Healing Center, we provide holistic psychotherapy, yoga, reiki, and other healing based services. We help individuals overcome trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, and other life stressors. We operate from an attachment based lens, and are a social justice allied practice.
Awaken Wellness Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Katherine utilizes brainspotting to treat trauma, PTSD, traumatic loss and grief.
Katherine works with each person as an individual and provides a safe, confidential environment where you can be heard and begin healing. Katherine has extensive experience working with trauma, traumatic loss and grief and moral injury. She primarily utilizes brainspotting to work with trauma.
Katherine utilizes brainspotting to treat trauma, PTSD, traumatic loss and grief.
Katherine works with each person as an individual and provides a safe, confidential environment where you can be heard and begin healing. Katherine has extensive experience working with trauma, traumatic loss and grief and moral injury. She primarily utilizes brainspotting to work with trauma.
Elizabeth Reed, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW-S, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Online Only
We offer individual therapy using Cognitive Behavioral, Cognitive Processing, Brainspotting, Dialectical Behavioral, and Emotionally Focused Individual therapy to treat anxiety, depression, ADHD/neurodivergent issues; and adjustment issues.
Our therapists are licensed in Ohio, West Virginia, Vermont, Virginia, and North Carolina. We are here to serve individuals in our states of licensure who come to us with a variety of issues! We serve individuals with mental health and substance use issues via telehealth. We are LGBTQIA+ affirmative and we support people in all types of relationships, including Poly/Kink, and ENM relationships. We utilize Cognitive Behavioral, Family Systems, and Strengths-Based Approaches. Whether you're suffering with anxiety, depression, substance use, other mood disorders or trauma- we have a therapist for you!
We offer individual therapy using Cognitive Behavioral, Cognitive Processing, Brainspotting, Dialectical Behavioral, and Emotionally Focused Individual therapy to treat anxiety, depression, ADHD/neurodivergent issues; and adjustment issues.
Our therapists are licensed in Ohio, West Virginia, Vermont, Virginia, and North Carolina. We are here to serve individuals in our states of licensure who come to us with a variety of issues! We serve individuals with mental health and substance use issues via telehealth. We are LGBTQIA+ affirmative and we support people in all types of relationships, including Poly/Kink, and ENM relationships. We utilize Cognitive Behavioral, Family Systems, and Strengths-Based Approaches. Whether you're suffering with anxiety, depression, substance use, other mood disorders or trauma- we have a therapist for you!
Evelin House
Resident in Counseling, MS
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Potomac West, Alexandria, VA 22314
I have certification in Perinatal Maternal Mental Health along with advanced training in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy and Brainspotting - two powerful evidence based interventions.
I help those navigating pregnancy, parenthood, infertility, birth trauma, NICU parenting or the loss of a child. Whether you're struggling through a specific season of life that is particularly hard or struggling to make meaning of life events, therapy is an investment and act of kindness for yourself and your loved ones. I am here to work with you, to hold on to hope when things feel bleak, to celebrate moments of clarity and find glimmers of joy. As a first generation bilingual Guatemalan immigrant, I know it can be difficult to find professionals with whom you feel safe with. I am culturally aware and embrace all our differences.
I have certification in Perinatal Maternal Mental Health along with advanced training in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy and Brainspotting - two powerful evidence based interventions.
I help those navigating pregnancy, parenthood, infertility, birth trauma, NICU parenting or the loss of a child. Whether you're struggling through a specific season of life that is particularly hard or struggling to make meaning of life events, therapy is an investment and act of kindness for yourself and your loved ones. I am here to work with you, to hold on to hope when things feel bleak, to celebrate moments of clarity and find glimmers of joy. As a first generation bilingual Guatemalan immigrant, I know it can be difficult to find professionals with whom you feel safe with. I am culturally aware and embrace all our differences.
Strong influences: Gestalt Therapy, Brainspotting & EMDR, Spiritual Psychology, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy & theAdlerian Healing of Early Memories.
People often enter therapy during times of emotional pain, uncertainty or at a time when they are seeking more meaning in their lives. Each person has within them a powerful impulse toward growth and healing. I trust that impulse and trust the therapeutic relationship to reveal your strengths, wisdom, and the next steps to your growth and healing. There is something of value in even the most difficult circumstances. When these circumstances are approached with an openness to learning, major transformations can take place. I find that the willingness to look inside yourself is a key factor in your healing.
Strong influences: Gestalt Therapy, Brainspotting & EMDR, Spiritual Psychology, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy & theAdlerian Healing of Early Memories.
People often enter therapy during times of emotional pain, uncertainty or at a time when they are seeking more meaning in their lives. Each person has within them a powerful impulse toward growth and healing. I trust that impulse and trust the therapeutic relationship to reveal your strengths, wisdom, and the next steps to your growth and healing. There is something of value in even the most difficult circumstances. When these circumstances are approached with an openness to learning, major transformations can take place. I find that the willingness to look inside yourself is a key factor in your healing.
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Brainspotting Therapists
How does brainspotting work?
Brainspotting works by using eye positioning to identify and process traumatic memories so that a client is better able to move forward and live with less fear. The theory behind brainspotting is that by identifying where a person looks when thinking of traumatic memories, a therapist will be able to guide them to focus on that spot and work with the client to get them out of the “fight, flight, freeze” response associated with the traumatic memory.
Is brainspotting an evidence-based therapy?
Brainspotting is a theory-based alternative therapy. It is one of the newest forms of treatment, so very little research has been completed that examines the mechanism by which it works. The theory behind brainspotting is that eye position can be linked to areas of the brain that store and process memory.
How effective is brainspotting?
Because it is such a new treatment, the effectiveness of brainspotting cannot be quantified. Some people have found it to be effective on its own, or in conjunction with other types of therapy. It is considered an alternative therapy, and it is popular with people for whom more traditional therapies have proven ineffective.
How long does brainspotting take to work?
A typical brainspotting session will last between 60 to 90 minutes. There is no required number of sessions needed to complete brainspotting therapy, but in many cases it is delivered over the course of about six sessions. Clients are encouraged to rate their level of distress prior to a session and again following a session, and to track progress.