Family Therapy in Potomac West, Alexandria, VA
I work with adults, adolescents, and families, and I am especially passionate about supporting individuals navigating life transitions.
Meaningful change begins with a space where you can slow down, feel heard, and make sense of what you are carrying. I help clients navigate the complexities of their internal lives while developing practical ways to feel more grounded, connected, and supported. Whether you are navigating a major life transition, healing from past experiences, or simply looking for a way to feel more present, I am here to partner with you. I help clients make sense of what they’re carrying, and develop practical ways to feel more grounded and supported.
I work with adults, adolescents, and families, and I am especially passionate about supporting individuals navigating life transitions.
Meaningful change begins with a space where you can slow down, feel heard, and make sense of what you are carrying. I help clients navigate the complexities of their internal lives while developing practical ways to feel more grounded, connected, and supported. Whether you are navigating a major life transition, healing from past experiences, or simply looking for a way to feel more present, I am here to partner with you. I help clients make sense of what they’re carrying, and develop practical ways to feel more grounded and supported.
Sometimes we find ourselves in need of support beyond what family and friends can offer.
At Parkhurst Associates, I offer individual therapy for adults. I enjoy working with people who are coming to therapy for a variety of concerns, including anxiety, comorbid disorders, coping with divorce, depression, family issues, grief, life transitions, men's issues, relationship difficulties, spiritual concerns, trauma, and women's issues.
Sometimes we find ourselves in need of support beyond what family and friends can offer.
At Parkhurst Associates, I offer individual therapy for adults. I enjoy working with people who are coming to therapy for a variety of concerns, including anxiety, comorbid disorders, coping with divorce, depression, family issues, grief, life transitions, men's issues, relationship difficulties, spiritual concerns, trauma, and women's issues.
I specialize in working with people who might have described themselves as the peacekeepers in their families.
If only the image you have perfected projecting were true. Everyone seems to buy it; that you are as calm, confident, and competent as you portray yourself to be. Meanwhile, you walk around feeling like a little girl wearing her mother’s heels. The worst part is always worrying about being “found out” as the fraud that you know yourself to be. It makes it hard to be really emotionally available and honest in your relationships and you always end up feeling so alone. All the success in your professional life just makes you feel like you have that much more to lose when someone really sees what you are desperately trying to hide.
I specialize in working with people who might have described themselves as the peacekeepers in their families.
If only the image you have perfected projecting were true. Everyone seems to buy it; that you are as calm, confident, and competent as you portray yourself to be. Meanwhile, you walk around feeling like a little girl wearing her mother’s heels. The worst part is always worrying about being “found out” as the fraud that you know yourself to be. It makes it hard to be really emotionally available and honest in your relationships and you always end up feeling so alone. All the success in your professional life just makes you feel like you have that much more to lose when someone really sees what you are desperately trying to hide.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, who enjoys working with individuals ages 7+. Assessment and therapy can be useful ways to better understand one's strengths/challenges at each developmental stage. Students today can face an array of struggles from lack of motivation to anxiety/perfectionism. School-age children may encounter difficulties with learning and self-regulation in the classroom. Adolescents are figuring out who they are, while navigating the ever-present world of social media in a safe, healthy way. Adults typically strive to function at their best in numerous realms, often feeling unsuccessful or overwhelmed.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, who enjoys working with individuals ages 7+. Assessment and therapy can be useful ways to better understand one's strengths/challenges at each developmental stage. Students today can face an array of struggles from lack of motivation to anxiety/perfectionism. School-age children may encounter difficulties with learning and self-regulation in the classroom. Adolescents are figuring out who they are, while navigating the ever-present world of social media in a safe, healthy way. Adults typically strive to function at their best in numerous realms, often feeling unsuccessful or overwhelmed.
Please check out my website www.abbycobeypsyd.com for additional info and pictures. We all can have difficulty from time to time, dealing with relationships, work, general stress. You don't have to figure it out on your own. You come to therapy looking for something to change; Let's find out what those changes will be and empower you to make them!
Please check out my website www.abbycobeypsyd.com for additional info and pictures. We all can have difficulty from time to time, dealing with relationships, work, general stress. You don't have to figure it out on your own. You come to therapy looking for something to change; Let's find out what those changes will be and empower you to make them!
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.
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.
At our practice, we specialize in empowering our clients to discover healthier lifestyles through integrative wellness services solutions. We provide a variety of healing modalities, including hypnotherapy, life coaching, couples coaching, Reiki energy healing, and intuitive healing. Our clients choose us because we are committed to techniques that offer fast and effective healing.
At our practice, we specialize in empowering our clients to discover healthier lifestyles through integrative wellness services solutions. We provide a variety of healing modalities, including hypnotherapy, life coaching, couples coaching, Reiki energy healing, and intuitive healing. Our clients choose us because we are committed to techniques that offer fast and effective healing.
I specialize in Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy, EMDR, Hypnotherapy, Family Constellations, and Mindfulness Techniques.
I embark with you on a deep dive to release the past and move confidently towards your future. My priority is to provide a safe space for you to feel heard and understood. I have experience working with adults and teens struggling with complex trauma, anxiety, grief, and depression. My holistic approach integrates mind, body, and spirit techniques to uncover and strengthen your authentic Self. I am trained in EMDR, Hypnosis, MBSR, and Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP).
I specialize in Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy, EMDR, Hypnotherapy, Family Constellations, and Mindfulness Techniques.
I embark with you on a deep dive to release the past and move confidently towards your future. My priority is to provide a safe space for you to feel heard and understood. I have experience working with adults and teens struggling with complex trauma, anxiety, grief, and depression. My holistic approach integrates mind, body, and spirit techniques to uncover and strengthen your authentic Self. I am trained in EMDR, Hypnosis, MBSR, and Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP).
Lenée N. Essig
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SEP, LFYP-1, RYT200, LLC
1 Endorsed
Potomac West, Alexandria, VA 22301
Sometimes we just need a safe space to collect our thoughts, name our hurts, explore our desires and work through our fears. I can offer you a space of hope and reprieve. Together, you and I, will work through the anxiety and sadness that is overshadowing your life, and not allowing you to live the full and authentic life that you desire. I work from a somatic (body-centered) approach, while emphasizing mindfulness and eastern philosophy, as well as incorporating cognitive behavioral therapy.
Sometimes we just need a safe space to collect our thoughts, name our hurts, explore our desires and work through our fears. I can offer you a space of hope and reprieve. Together, you and I, will work through the anxiety and sadness that is overshadowing your life, and not allowing you to live the full and authentic life that you desire. I work from a somatic (body-centered) approach, while emphasizing mindfulness and eastern philosophy, as well as incorporating cognitive behavioral therapy.
Whether you're navigating a season of transition, experiencing disconnection from yourself or others, wanting to deepen your confidence and capacity, hoping to find relief from anxiety or depression - or something else - mindfulness-based transpersonal therapy can be a deep support. I love supporting clients who are seeking to open to greater levels of awareness, address misunderstandings within themselves, or perhaps explore their relationship to spirituality.
Whether you're navigating a season of transition, experiencing disconnection from yourself or others, wanting to deepen your confidence and capacity, hoping to find relief from anxiety or depression - or something else - mindfulness-based transpersonal therapy can be a deep support. I love supporting clients who are seeking to open to greater levels of awareness, address misunderstandings within themselves, or perhaps explore their relationship to spirituality.
Deborah Asher Hertzberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Potomac West, Alexandria, VA 22301
People in distress are often wary of talking to someone who is a stranger. The first visit is generally fraught with anxiety. I am adept at teasing out the issues and helping a person (of any age) feel comfortable and understood. I expect that many clients will come to my office with a certain amount of ambivalence about engaging in psychotherapy. Generally, by the time they leave after the first visit, they are eager to return having felt a sense of relief and hope that they are going to be understood and "heard" in a unique way.
People in distress are often wary of talking to someone who is a stranger. The first visit is generally fraught with anxiety. I am adept at teasing out the issues and helping a person (of any age) feel comfortable and understood. I expect that many clients will come to my office with a certain amount of ambivalence about engaging in psychotherapy. Generally, by the time they leave after the first visit, they are eager to return having felt a sense of relief and hope that they are going to be understood and "heard" in a unique way.
I have an extensive background working with adolescents, and adults, providing psychotherapy. I have worked in a variety of settings including private practices, community clinics, and residential treatment centers. With specialized training and experience in different theoretical approaches including psychodynamic, mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral and dialectical behavioral therapy, trauma-focused CBT, interpersonal, and narrative therapy, I use an integrated approach to meet the unique needs of each client. Due to my own diverse background and experience, I am intimately aware of multicultural issues, and enjoy working with a clientele from various arrays of life.
I have an extensive background working with adolescents, and adults, providing psychotherapy. I have worked in a variety of settings including private practices, community clinics, and residential treatment centers. With specialized training and experience in different theoretical approaches including psychodynamic, mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral and dialectical behavioral therapy, trauma-focused CBT, interpersonal, and narrative therapy, I use an integrated approach to meet the unique needs of each client. Due to my own diverse background and experience, I am intimately aware of multicultural issues, and enjoy working with a clientele from various arrays of life.
Jennifer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LICSW
5 Endorsed
Potomac West, Alexandria, VA 22305
Do you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure about how to move forward, even though part of you knows something needs to change? Many people come to therapy feeling this way, wanting things to be different, but not knowing where to start.
In our work together, we’ll focus on understanding how you communicate your needs, the coping strategies you’ve developed, and why it can sometimes feel easier to care for others than for yourself. We’ll gently explore patterns, beliefs, and behaviors that may have once been helpful but no longer fit who you are today.
Do you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure about how to move forward, even though part of you knows something needs to change? Many people come to therapy feeling this way, wanting things to be different, but not knowing where to start.
In our work together, we’ll focus on understanding how you communicate your needs, the coping strategies you’ve developed, and why it can sometimes feel easier to care for others than for yourself. We’ll gently explore patterns, beliefs, and behaviors that may have once been helpful but no longer fit who you are today.
I'm excited to help you see the improvements you're after! Hi, I’m Alix, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience in the DC Metro area. I hold a Master’s in Social Work from Boston University and a Psychology degree from the University of Michigan. I’ve worked with clients aged 6–86 in settings including child welfare, schools, adult day programs, and skilled nursing facilities. Passionate about helping people overcome obstacles and find joy, I bring an upbeat, positive, and energetic approach to therapy, creating a supportive space for growth and meaningful change.
I'm excited to help you see the improvements you're after! Hi, I’m Alix, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience in the DC Metro area. I hold a Master’s in Social Work from Boston University and a Psychology degree from the University of Michigan. I’ve worked with clients aged 6–86 in settings including child welfare, schools, adult day programs, and skilled nursing facilities. Passionate about helping people overcome obstacles and find joy, I bring an upbeat, positive, and energetic approach to therapy, creating a supportive space for growth and meaningful change.
Adam C.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW, LCSW-C, CST
2 Endorsed
Potomac West, Alexandria, VA 22305
Sex, identity, and relationships are often integral parts of our lives. However, shame, miscommunication, and worry can prevent us from having the connections we want. Although these frustrations may seem insurmountable at times, change is possible. Looking for a therapist is a positive first step. Whether you are looking to gain personal insight, develop coping strategies, or improve your relationships and sexual functioning, we can work together to achieve your goals. I work with individuals, couples, and poly groups. I am licensed in VA, DC, and MD and certified as a sex therapist by AASECT.
Sex, identity, and relationships are often integral parts of our lives. However, shame, miscommunication, and worry can prevent us from having the connections we want. Although these frustrations may seem insurmountable at times, change is possible. Looking for a therapist is a positive first step. Whether you are looking to gain personal insight, develop coping strategies, or improve your relationships and sexual functioning, we can work together to achieve your goals. I work with individuals, couples, and poly groups. I am licensed in VA, DC, and MD and certified as a sex therapist by AASECT.
Are you struggling to connect with your partner? Are you finding it hard to deal with life transitions? If you are looking for an evidence-based and holistic therapeutic experience, then I may be a good fit for you. I work with individuals and couples, specializing in trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions. For couples, I help strengthen connection and trust by building awareness, empathy, and alignment. From the onset, I seek to create a warm, trusting, and collaborative therapeutic relationship so that you feel empowered to tackle your obstacles and cultivate a meaningful life.
Are you struggling to connect with your partner? Are you finding it hard to deal with life transitions? If you are looking for an evidence-based and holistic therapeutic experience, then I may be a good fit for you. I work with individuals and couples, specializing in trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions. For couples, I help strengthen connection and trust by building awareness, empathy, and alignment. From the onset, I seek to create a warm, trusting, and collaborative therapeutic relationship so that you feel empowered to tackle your obstacles and cultivate a meaningful life.
Michael Payne
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
1 Endorsed
Potomac West, Alexandria, VA 22301
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.
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 use an integrative approach that is tailored to every individual's, couple's and family's needs.
I enjoy working with people of diverse backgrounds, cultures and orientations. The clients I have served include troubled adolescents, undergraduate and graduate students, military personnel, working adults, single mothers, and people suffering from severe and persistent mental illness. My areas of specialty include anxiety, depression, relationship problems, development of self-esteem, trauma/PTSD, insomnia, fertility concerns, childhood abuse, ADHD, eating disorders, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. I also have experience coaching individuals through career changes as well as other life transitions.
I use an integrative approach that is tailored to every individual's, couple's and family's needs.
I enjoy working with people of diverse backgrounds, cultures and orientations. The clients I have served include troubled adolescents, undergraduate and graduate students, military personnel, working adults, single mothers, and people suffering from severe and persistent mental illness. My areas of specialty include anxiety, depression, relationship problems, development of self-esteem, trauma/PTSD, insomnia, fertility concerns, childhood abuse, ADHD, eating disorders, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. I also have experience coaching individuals through career changes as well as other life transitions.
Hi, I’m Alix, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience in the DC Metro area. I hold a Master’s in Social Work from Boston University and a Psychology degree from the University of Michigan. I’ve worked with clients aged 6–86 in settings including child welfare, schools, adult day programs, and skilled nursing facilities. Passionate about helping people overcome obstacles and find joy, I bring an upbeat, positive, and energetic approach to therapy, creating a supportive space for growth and meaningful change.
Hi, I’m Alix, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience in the DC Metro area. I hold a Master’s in Social Work from Boston University and a Psychology degree from the University of Michigan. I’ve worked with clients aged 6–86 in settings including child welfare, schools, adult day programs, and skilled nursing facilities. Passionate about helping people overcome obstacles and find joy, I bring an upbeat, positive, and energetic approach to therapy, creating a supportive space for growth and meaningful change.
Currently, I work with adults, adolescents, couples, and families through a variety of issues and concerns including trauma, grief/loss, anxiety, depression, family conflict and more.
Navigating distress on your own can be difficult, overwhelming, and even insurmountable. Maybe you feel stuck, misunderstood, or even lost. Seeking guidance to navigate this may seem even more daunting. I open a door for you to explore this in a way that seeks to connect with you, your identity, and unique life experience. My person-centered approach starts with true unconditional positive regard - cultivating a space that is warm, genuine, free of judgement, open to all ideas, and culturally sensitive. I offer a tailored therapeutic relationship that fits your needs while drawing from a number of evidence-based interventions.
Currently, I work with adults, adolescents, couples, and families through a variety of issues and concerns including trauma, grief/loss, anxiety, depression, family conflict and more.
Navigating distress on your own can be difficult, overwhelming, and even insurmountable. Maybe you feel stuck, misunderstood, or even lost. Seeking guidance to navigate this may seem even more daunting. I open a door for you to explore this in a way that seeks to connect with you, your identity, and unique life experience. My person-centered approach starts with true unconditional positive regard - cultivating a space that is warm, genuine, free of judgement, open to all ideas, and culturally sensitive. I offer a tailored therapeutic relationship that fits your needs while drawing from a number of evidence-based interventions.
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Family Therapy Therapists
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.