Therapists for Children in Potomac West, Alexandria, VA
I’ve worked with clients aged 6–86 in settings including child welfare, schools, adult day programs, and skilled nursing facilities.
My aim is to cultivate constructive connections with each of my clients. I'm committed to meeting you at your current stage and guiding you towards realizing your fullest potential. Together, we'll collaborate to pinpoint and achieve your objectives, acquiring valuable skills that will serve you both presently and in the long run.
I’ve worked with clients aged 6–86 in settings including child welfare, schools, adult day programs, and skilled nursing facilities.
My aim is to cultivate constructive connections with each of my clients. I'm committed to meeting you at your current stage and guiding you towards realizing your fullest potential. Together, we'll collaborate to pinpoint and achieve your objectives, acquiring valuable skills that will serve you both presently and in the long run.
Meaningful change begins with a space where you can slow down, feel heard, and make sense of what you are carrying. I’m here to provide a straightforward, supportive place where you can step back and actually figure out what’s going on. Whether you’re dealing with a major life change, working through past experiences, or just feeling stuck, we’ll focus on what you need to feel more grounded in your daily life.
Meaningful change begins with a space where you can slow down, feel heard, and make sense of what you are carrying. I’m here to provide a straightforward, supportive place where you can step back and actually figure out what’s going on. Whether you’re dealing with a major life change, working through past experiences, or just feeling stuck, we’ll focus on what you need to feel more grounded in your daily life.
I’ve worked with clients aged 6–86 in settings including child welfare, schools, adult day programs, and skilled nursing facilities.
My aim is to cultivate constructive connections with each of my clients. I'm committed to meeting you at your current stage and guiding you towards realizing your fullest potential. Together, we'll collaborate to pinpoint and achieve your objectives, acquiring valuable skills that will serve you both presently and in the long run.
I’ve worked with clients aged 6–86 in settings including child welfare, schools, adult day programs, and skilled nursing facilities.
My aim is to cultivate constructive connections with each of my clients. I'm committed to meeting you at your current stage and guiding you towards realizing your fullest potential. Together, we'll collaborate to pinpoint and achieve your objectives, acquiring valuable skills that will serve you both presently and in the long run.
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.
School-age children may encounter difficulties with learning and self-regulation in the classroom.
I utilize a flexible, eclectic approach to treating an array of symptoms, including depression, anxiety, executive functioning limitations, sleep/appetite disturbances, inattention, poor self-esteem, and interpersonal struggles. I apply fun, playful, and active "coaching" techniques in working with children, empowering them to learn and practice tools of their own.
School-age children may encounter difficulties with learning and self-regulation in the classroom.
I utilize a flexible, eclectic approach to treating an array of symptoms, including depression, anxiety, executive functioning limitations, sleep/appetite disturbances, inattention, poor self-esteem, and interpersonal struggles. I apply fun, playful, and active "coaching" techniques in working with children, empowering them to learn and practice tools of their own.
I come to you with more than 20 years of experience working with children and adults with substance abuse issues, mental health illnesses and dual diagnosis.
Second Chance LLC is a community- based agency that provides substance abuse and mental health services. Second Chance LLC strives to employ best practices while providing intensive outpatient substance abuse services and outpatient therapy.
I come to you with more than 20 years of experience working with children and adults with substance abuse issues, mental health illnesses and dual diagnosis.
Second Chance LLC is a community- based agency that provides substance abuse and mental health services. Second Chance LLC strives to employ best practices while providing intensive outpatient substance abuse services and outpatient therapy.
I specialize in working with children, teens, and young adults who are experiencing anxiety, emotional regulation difficulties, and behavioral concerns.
At Alive, we take a holistic and collaborative approach to therapy helping to build confidence, express themselves, and develop healthy coping skills. I use creative strategies to help children communicate their feelings, improve behavior, and feel more in control of their emotions. I work with parents to provide support, insight and practical strategy.
I specialize in working with children, teens, and young adults who are experiencing anxiety, emotional regulation difficulties, and behavioral concerns.
At Alive, we take a holistic and collaborative approach to therapy helping to build confidence, express themselves, and develop healthy coping skills. I use creative strategies to help children communicate their feelings, improve behavior, and feel more in control of their emotions. I work with parents to provide support, insight and practical strategy.
Welcome to Modyfi! We're an all virtual practice that offers appointments exclusively via Telehealth. Our providers accept most major insurances, and are welcoming new patients with appointments often available in days, not weeks or months. Our highest priority is to cultivate a space for you to feel safe, supported, and unconditionally accepted so that we can better understand the interplay between our thought life, emotional experiences, and behavioral reactions.
Welcome to Modyfi! We're an all virtual practice that offers appointments exclusively via Telehealth. Our providers accept most major insurances, and are welcoming new patients with appointments often available in days, not weeks or months. Our highest priority is to cultivate a space for you to feel safe, supported, and unconditionally accepted so that we can better understand the interplay between our thought life, emotional experiences, and behavioral reactions.
Ricky Coston Jr. is a member of the National Board for Certified Counselors, the American School Counselor Association, and the Virginia School Counselor Association. He has several years of experience working with adolescents and families mostly in the school setting. In 2012, Ricky earned his B.A. in Psychology and B.A. in Philosophy from The College of William and Mary. In 2014 Ricky earned his M.Ed in School Counseling from The College of William and Mary. Ricky relies heavily on Person-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Ricky Coston Jr. is a member of the National Board for Certified Counselors, the American School Counselor Association, and the Virginia School Counselor Association. He has several years of experience working with adolescents and families mostly in the school setting. In 2012, Ricky earned his B.A. in Psychology and B.A. in Philosophy from The College of William and Mary. In 2014 Ricky earned his M.Ed in School Counseling from The College of William and Mary. Ricky relies heavily on Person-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
I have been called a "kid whisperer" throughout my career as children and teens often gravitate towards my fun, engaging, understanding, validating, but clinically sound approach to help them want to delve into underlying issues or concerns.
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.
I have been called a "kid whisperer" throughout my career as children and teens often gravitate towards my fun, engaging, understanding, validating, but clinically sound approach to help them want to delve into underlying issues or concerns.
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.
How do you know if therapy might help your child or teen?
I’m passionate about working with children, teens, and the adults who love them to help navigate life's challenges. Through a safe, supportive environment, I offer guidance in building emotional regulation, decision-making, and resilience. I collaborate closely with parents, listening without judgment to find strategies that best support your child’s growth.
How do you know if therapy might help your child or teen?
I’m passionate about working with children, teens, and the adults who love them to help navigate life's challenges. Through a safe, supportive environment, I offer guidance in building emotional regulation, decision-making, and resilience. I collaborate closely with parents, listening without judgment to find strategies that best support your child’s growth.
I have been working in the counseling and substance use field for over 25+ years working in the areas of mental health, substance abuse , corrections and leadership. I serve various individuals who seek assistance in working through life issues and moving forward. I offer Counseling and Psychotherapy Services to address: Relationship Issues, Anger, Depression, Anxiety, Work/Home Stress, Life Transitions, Grief and Loss, Healing from Current and Past Trauma, Interpersonal Relations, Parenting, Self-Esteem, Sexuality, Gender Identification and other impasses.
I have been working in the counseling and substance use field for over 25+ years working in the areas of mental health, substance abuse , corrections and leadership. I serve various individuals who seek assistance in working through life issues and moving forward. I offer Counseling and Psychotherapy Services to address: Relationship Issues, Anger, Depression, Anxiety, Work/Home Stress, Life Transitions, Grief and Loss, Healing from Current and Past Trauma, Interpersonal Relations, Parenting, Self-Esteem, Sexuality, Gender Identification and other impasses.
Are you experiencing relationship difficulties, job stress, social pressures, mental anguish, and other life challenges? Do you want more fulfillment out of your life? You may feel lost, but you aren’t. You are at the beginning of a journey of extraordinary growth, self love, and self discovery.
Are you experiencing relationship difficulties, job stress, social pressures, mental anguish, and other life challenges? Do you want more fulfillment out of your life? You may feel lost, but you aren’t. You are at the beginning of a journey of extraordinary growth, self love, and self discovery.
The Counseling Center of Virginia is a team of therapists who are dedicated to helping people live fulfilling lives. Our focus is on providing relatively short-term therapy treatments that use structured, evidence-based methods to achieve positive, long-lasting results. We believe in helping individuals, couples, and families make life-enhancing changes and transitions, and are committed to doing so in a way that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion.
The Counseling Center of Virginia is a team of therapists who are dedicated to helping people live fulfilling lives. Our focus is on providing relatively short-term therapy treatments that use structured, evidence-based methods to achieve positive, long-lasting results. We believe in helping individuals, couples, and families make life-enhancing changes and transitions, and are committed to doing so in a way that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Creating Pathways for families to heal.
Creating Pathways for families to heal.
Clients often seek therapy at an impasse with their spouse or partner, or with a child, parent, or sibling
With over 35 years of broad clinical experience, Ms. Solomon actively engages her clients' own wisdom and strengths in developing options and strategies to manage the challenges they face. Drawing on Affect and Script Theory and family systems theory, Ms. Solomon guides clients in identifying, understanding, managing and honoring their complex emotions such that they can more effectively express their needs. This is the cornerstone of therapy and of the blueprint for creating a life filled with more enjoyment and satisfaction and with less distress and other painful emotions.
Clients often seek therapy at an impasse with their spouse or partner, or with a child, parent, or sibling
With over 35 years of broad clinical experience, Ms. Solomon actively engages her clients' own wisdom and strengths in developing options and strategies to manage the challenges they face. Drawing on Affect and Script Theory and family systems theory, Ms. Solomon guides clients in identifying, understanding, managing and honoring their complex emotions such that they can more effectively express their needs. This is the cornerstone of therapy and of the blueprint for creating a life filled with more enjoyment and satisfaction and with less distress and other painful emotions.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults both in individual and group counseling settings supporting them through adjustments, life transitions, relational and social struggles, along with anxiety, depression, trauma, and stress.
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 work with children, adolescents, and adults both in individual and group counseling settings supporting them through adjustments, life transitions, relational and social struggles, along with anxiety, depression, trauma, and stress.
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.
Hi, I’m Terra, a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia with 8 years of experience supporting adolescents and adults. I help clients navigate anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and relationship challenges, guiding them on their path to healing and growth. I earned my undergraduate degree in Psychology from Talladega College and my graduate degree from Faulkner University. I look forward to meeting you and working together to help you achieve your goals.
Hi, I’m Terra, a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia with 8 years of experience supporting adolescents and adults. I help clients navigate anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and relationship challenges, guiding them on their path to healing and growth. I earned my undergraduate degree in Psychology from Talladega College and my graduate degree from Faulkner University. I look forward to meeting you and working together to help you achieve your goals.
I also use Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) to help children express emotions, develop resilience, and build confidence in a supportive environment.
Don’t Go It Alone: Discover the Best Version of You!
Many people appear strong and capable on the outside while quietly carrying stress, trauma, grief, or emotional exhaustion. Therapy offers a place to slow down, reflect, and begin healing. My mission is to support you in becoming the healthiest version of yourself and experiencing greater fulfillment and peace in life. Through thoughtful conversation, evidence-based therapeutic techniques, and meaningful insight, I will walk alongside you as you move toward greater self-awareness, purpose, and emotional balance.
I also use Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) to help children express emotions, develop resilience, and build confidence in a supportive environment.
Don’t Go It Alone: Discover the Best Version of You!
Many people appear strong and capable on the outside while quietly carrying stress, trauma, grief, or emotional exhaustion. Therapy offers a place to slow down, reflect, and begin healing. My mission is to support you in becoming the healthiest version of yourself and experiencing greater fulfillment and peace in life. Through thoughtful conversation, evidence-based therapeutic techniques, and meaningful insight, I will walk alongside you as you move toward greater self-awareness, purpose, and emotional balance.
Do you feel overwhelmed, stuck in your thoughts, or constantly second-guessing yourself even when everything looks “fine” on the outside? You may be dealing with anxiety, overthinking, or pressure from school, relationships, or life transitions and feel unsure how to move forward.
I specialize in working with teens and young adults who are experiencing anxiety, stress, and self-doubt. Many of my clients are high-achieving but feel overwhelmed internally and are looking for support that is practical, relatable, and focused on real-life change.
Do you feel overwhelmed, stuck in your thoughts, or constantly second-guessing yourself even when everything looks “fine” on the outside? You may be dealing with anxiety, overthinking, or pressure from school, relationships, or life transitions and feel unsure how to move forward.
I specialize in working with teens and young adults who are experiencing anxiety, stress, and self-doubt. Many of my clients are high-achieving but feel overwhelmed internally and are looking for support that is practical, relatable, and focused on real-life change.
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FAQ - About Child Therapy
When does a child need to see a therapist?
Children naturally experience emotional ups and downs. Sometimes, though, they need support from a professional. A child may benefit from therapy if their emotions or behaviors change significantly within a short period of time. For example, if a child usually spends time with friends after school but begins isolating in their room, further inquiry is warranted. Other areas for concern include altered sleep patterns, lack of appetite, intense anger, irritability, or hopelessness, or developmental regression in young children (bedwetting, thumb-sucking).
What can a child therapist help with?
A therapist can help with any difficult experience a child may encounter growing up, including learning problems or anxiety related to school, relationship challenges with friends or parents, bullying, intense emotions or phobias, divorce and family dynamics, or the death of a pet or loved one. A therapist can help children process their experience and develop coping skills in an age-appropriate way
What therapy types are most suitable for children?
Children can benefit from different forms of therapy, including family therapy, parent-child interaction therapy, play therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and exposure therapy, depending on their condition. Play therapy is a great option for younger children who may not be able to fully articulate their feelings. In this approach, kids play with toys and games while a therapist observes and helps the child express their emotions and develop coping skills.
Do I need to attend therapy with my child?
Parents are an integral part of a child’s therapy, but the specifics of their involvement vary. If your child is young, you may attend most or all sessions; if your child is older, you may attend a few sessions or none; sometimes a therapist may ask you to have a session on your own. Whatever the arrangement, you should expect to work collaboratively with the therapist, your child, and your family members to take steps to help support your child.
How can I tell if a therapist is a good fit for my child?
A child needs to feel comfortable opening up about their thoughts and feelings, so if your child feels a sense of comfort, ease, and trust with their therapist, that’s a great sign. In addition, a therapist is a good fit for your child if the two can communicate well together; a clinician should be able to communicate clearly, effectively, and in an age-appropriate manner.