Government Employees Health Association (GEHA) Therapists in Potomac West, Alexandria, VA

You may be fastened in depression, anxiety, stress, grief, and/or life transitions, but you have the innate strength needed to thrive to live the meaningful life that you desire and deserve to live. This is your time for healing and growth. Finding the right therapist to collaborate with to explore appropriate treatment and solutions is most important. My intention is to provide a safe, accepting, and respectful environment for addressing your concerns.
You may be fastened in depression, anxiety, stress, grief, and/or life transitions, but you have the innate strength needed to thrive to live the meaningful life that you desire and deserve to live. This is your time for healing and growth. Finding the right therapist to collaborate with to explore appropriate treatment and solutions is most important. My intention is to provide a safe, accepting, and respectful environment for addressing your concerns.

Robert Alexander
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW, EMDR-T, IFS-Inf
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Potomac West, Alexandria, VA 22301
15 years ago I began my work in mental health. With a background in counseling, entrepreneurship, advertising, and business management, I understand the impact high stress careers can take on you.
My personal and professional experience has helped me to develop an expertise in assisting executives, professionals, lawyers, accountants, doctors, creatives & others in high stress careers address psychological & physiological impacts of overwhelm. Using scientifically proven approaches such as EMDR, IFS, Mindfulness, and Breathwork, I can help you reignite connection to others, heal traumatic experiences, & reconnect to your Self.
15 years ago I began my work in mental health. With a background in counseling, entrepreneurship, advertising, and business management, I understand the impact high stress careers can take on you.
My personal and professional experience has helped me to develop an expertise in assisting executives, professionals, lawyers, accountants, doctors, creatives & others in high stress careers address psychological & physiological impacts of overwhelm. Using scientifically proven approaches such as EMDR, IFS, Mindfulness, and Breathwork, I can help you reignite connection to others, heal traumatic experiences, & reconnect to your Self.

Welcome! In a world that can often feel overwhelming and isolating, it's important to remember that the journey towards self-discovery and healing doesn’t have to be taken alone. I am here to offer a safe and supportive space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings without judgement.
Welcome! In a world that can often feel overwhelming and isolating, it's important to remember that the journey towards self-discovery and healing doesn’t have to be taken alone. I am here to offer a safe and supportive space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings without judgement.

Hi, my name is Monique Durden and I am a compassionate Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over five years of experience providing therapeutic services to individuals and families. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), trauma-informed care, and Solution-Focused Therapy. My approach is client-centered, and I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental space for clients to explore their emotions, challenges, and obtain goals.
Hi, my name is Monique Durden and I am a compassionate Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over five years of experience providing therapeutic services to individuals and families. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), trauma-informed care, and Solution-Focused Therapy. My approach is client-centered, and I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental space for clients to explore their emotions, challenges, and obtain goals.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor whose mission is to cultivate one's self-efficacy while enhancing self-esteem and promoting self-empowerment! She has been providing supervision for over 5 years. Shane is an empathetic Clinical Supervisor and Therapist with a record of successful Mental Health Counseling experiences working with children, adolescents as well as adults, addressing Depression, Anxiety, Anger Management, Low self-esteem, Poor Communication Skills, Interpersonal relationships, and Social Skills.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor whose mission is to cultivate one's self-efficacy while enhancing self-esteem and promoting self-empowerment! She has been providing supervision for over 5 years. Shane is an empathetic Clinical Supervisor and Therapist with a record of successful Mental Health Counseling experiences working with children, adolescents as well as adults, addressing Depression, Anxiety, Anger Management, Low self-esteem, Poor Communication Skills, Interpersonal relationships, and Social Skills.

Welcome! I am Dr. Tara Ross-Barksdale. I am a licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia with nearly 11 years of licensed experience working with individuals, couples, and families, but a total of 20 years servicing individuals with mental health challenges. I strongly believe in building trust and rapport with my clients to ensure a space of comfort and safety. Some areas of focus are anxiety, depression, stress, and anger management. As I get to know each client, I actively help them better understand their symptoms and learn ways to improve their lives and relationships with others.
Welcome! I am Dr. Tara Ross-Barksdale. I am a licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia with nearly 11 years of licensed experience working with individuals, couples, and families, but a total of 20 years servicing individuals with mental health challenges. I strongly believe in building trust and rapport with my clients to ensure a space of comfort and safety. Some areas of focus are anxiety, depression, stress, and anger management. As I get to know each client, I actively help them better understand their symptoms and learn ways to improve their lives and relationships with others.

Welcome! My name is Robin Beck and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I will work with individuals, couples, and families experiencing depression, anxiety, bipolar, trauma, PTSD, substance use as a comorbid issue, ADHD, adjustment disorder, anger management, behavioral issues, and relational issues. I specialize in CBT, DBT, person-centered, positive psychology, solution-focused, existential, and trauma-informed therapy when working with clients. I believe once the root of the problem is discovered, we can process it and find positive strategies to heal through the painful core issue.
Welcome! My name is Robin Beck and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I will work with individuals, couples, and families experiencing depression, anxiety, bipolar, trauma, PTSD, substance use as a comorbid issue, ADHD, adjustment disorder, anger management, behavioral issues, and relational issues. I specialize in CBT, DBT, person-centered, positive psychology, solution-focused, existential, and trauma-informed therapy when working with clients. I believe once the root of the problem is discovered, we can process it and find positive strategies to heal through the painful core issue.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, working with clients within the states of Virginia and Texas, and I would love to connect with you! With over 10 years of experience in serving adult individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, life transitions, and more, one of my beliefs is the importance of maintaining an authentic environment. With the use of various tools and therapeutic approaches, I seek to help each client understand their abilities and create a path toward confronting challenges.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, working with clients within the states of Virginia and Texas, and I would love to connect with you! With over 10 years of experience in serving adult individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, life transitions, and more, one of my beliefs is the importance of maintaining an authentic environment. With the use of various tools and therapeutic approaches, I seek to help each client understand their abilities and create a path toward confronting challenges.

Khalilah Garrett, LCSW, LICSW Khalilah has been providing Mental Health Treatment and Services to include program coordination/management, psychotherapy, coaching, and case management for over 20 years. Khalilah specializes in treating individuals with depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, co-occurring disorders (mental health and substance use disorders), and unresolved emotional issues. Khalilah's therapeutic techniques include individual counseling for personal and emotional growth, creating more meaning and purpose in one's life; and include counseling to increase self-esteem and self-empowerment.
Khalilah Garrett, LCSW, LICSW Khalilah has been providing Mental Health Treatment and Services to include program coordination/management, psychotherapy, coaching, and case management for over 20 years. Khalilah specializes in treating individuals with depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, co-occurring disorders (mental health and substance use disorders), and unresolved emotional issues. Khalilah's therapeutic techniques include individual counseling for personal and emotional growth, creating more meaning and purpose in one's life; and include counseling to increase self-esteem and self-empowerment.

Hi, my name is Debbie Kirkwood, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor. Having been in the mental health field for over 20 years, I have worked with many people of every age group and from various backgrounds and cultures. My focuses are Anxiety, Job Stress, Life Coaching, Stress, and Relationship Issues. I use Coaching, Person-Centered, Solution Focused Brief (SFBT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), and Supportive. I believe in meeting the client where they are and not where I want them to be.
Hi, my name is Debbie Kirkwood, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor. Having been in the mental health field for over 20 years, I have worked with many people of every age group and from various backgrounds and cultures. My focuses are Anxiety, Job Stress, Life Coaching, Stress, and Relationship Issues. I use Coaching, Person-Centered, Solution Focused Brief (SFBT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), and Supportive. I believe in meeting the client where they are and not where I want them to be.

Hello, I am Dr. Tiera Williams, a Licensed Professional Counselor with a doctorate degree in community and care counseling who has provided mental health services to individuals and families for over 13 years. I specialize in helping manage issues of depression, anxiety, women issues, anger management, self-esteem, behavior issues, ADHD, adjustment/military, and trauma through a safe and supportive environment. My therapy approach is individualized and consists of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy , Cognitive Processing Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to address challenging issues.
Hello, I am Dr. Tiera Williams, a Licensed Professional Counselor with a doctorate degree in community and care counseling who has provided mental health services to individuals and families for over 13 years. I specialize in helping manage issues of depression, anxiety, women issues, anger management, self-esteem, behavior issues, ADHD, adjustment/military, and trauma through a safe and supportive environment. My therapy approach is individualized and consists of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy , Cognitive Processing Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to address challenging issues.
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As a clinician, I meet clients where they are and walk alongside them as they become better versions of themselves. I specialize in substance use and general mental health treatment of those ages 13-99 years old. I have a vast array of treating individuals with substance use disorder and general mental health conditions. The most common theoretical approach of my work is cognitive behavior. I work with individuals to explore how their thinking can change feelings and behaviors, thus creating a more favorable outcome.
As a clinician, I meet clients where they are and walk alongside them as they become better versions of themselves. I specialize in substance use and general mental health treatment of those ages 13-99 years old. I have a vast array of treating individuals with substance use disorder and general mental health conditions. The most common theoretical approach of my work is cognitive behavior. I work with individuals to explore how their thinking can change feelings and behaviors, thus creating a more favorable outcome.
I am Dr. Edythe Bouldin, a licensed professional counselor who likes to use humor in sessions. I am open-minded and nonjudgmental. Some of my focus areas are trauma, depression, and anxiety, and I am a certified grief educator. My clients are diverse and I prefer working with clients 13 and up. I am comfortable working with couples issues, including premarital, separation, and divorce counseling, anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, and I am certified in working with Veterans with PTSD.
I am Dr. Edythe Bouldin, a licensed professional counselor who likes to use humor in sessions. I am open-minded and nonjudgmental. Some of my focus areas are trauma, depression, and anxiety, and I am a certified grief educator. My clients are diverse and I prefer working with clients 13 and up. I am comfortable working with couples issues, including premarital, separation, and divorce counseling, anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, and I am certified in working with Veterans with PTSD.

My name is Shaena Wiggins and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Hampton Roads, Virginia and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults and specialize in anxiety, depression, stress, and weight-related concerns to include bariatric surgery patients, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help my clients make progress and start feeling better.
My name is Shaena Wiggins and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Hampton Roads, Virginia and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults and specialize in anxiety, depression, stress, and weight-related concerns to include bariatric surgery patients, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help my clients make progress and start feeling better.

Hello, my name is Tina Curran-Taylor, LPC. My favorite areas of practice include trauma, addictions, depression and anxiety including all the nuanced behaviors that can present within these categories. Many people have the misconception that you must dig relentlessly into the past to release the pain or the limiting beliefs and though the past informs our current approach to life, we only want to explore as much as it takes to release the chains.
Hello, my name is Tina Curran-Taylor, LPC. My favorite areas of practice include trauma, addictions, depression and anxiety including all the nuanced behaviors that can present within these categories. Many people have the misconception that you must dig relentlessly into the past to release the pain or the limiting beliefs and though the past informs our current approach to life, we only want to explore as much as it takes to release the chains.

Hi there! I am Nathaniel "Nate" Alexander, a Licensed Professional Counselor with 26 years of experience. I am also a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) in Virginia. I specialize in the areas of addiction, codependency, life transitions, relapse prevention, and relationship issues, and I utilize treatment approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral, Couples Therapy, Marital, Motivational Interviewing, and Relational therapies. I believe that if a person uses sound common sense, their decision-making efforts and life outcomes will improve.
Hi there! I am Nathaniel "Nate" Alexander, a Licensed Professional Counselor with 26 years of experience. I am also a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) in Virginia. I specialize in the areas of addiction, codependency, life transitions, relapse prevention, and relationship issues, and I utilize treatment approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral, Couples Therapy, Marital, Motivational Interviewing, and Relational therapies. I believe that if a person uses sound common sense, their decision-making efforts and life outcomes will improve.

Welcome! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 30 years of experience providing therapy to individuals in Florida, North Carolina, and Virginia. I am trained in several different evidenced-based therapies and hold certifications in several modalities of care. My approach to therapy is highly individualized to meet the needs of the individual. I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, EMDR and Psychodynamic interventions.
Welcome! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 30 years of experience providing therapy to individuals in Florida, North Carolina, and Virginia. I am trained in several different evidenced-based therapies and hold certifications in several modalities of care. My approach to therapy is highly individualized to meet the needs of the individual. I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, EMDR and Psychodynamic interventions.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia Beach, VA. I work with a broad range of clients dealing with a wide range of issues throughout Virginia via telehealth. I work with all age groups and treat a variety of mental health issues; I specialize in trauma, as well as depression and anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, stress, and grief. I utilize a Person-Centered and Narrative Therapy approach as I believe that every client is unique and has their own therapeutic needs and goals and my job as your therapist is to listen and work with you to reach those goals.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia Beach, VA. I work with a broad range of clients dealing with a wide range of issues throughout Virginia via telehealth. I work with all age groups and treat a variety of mental health issues; I specialize in trauma, as well as depression and anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, stress, and grief. I utilize a Person-Centered and Narrative Therapy approach as I believe that every client is unique and has their own therapeutic needs and goals and my job as your therapist is to listen and work with you to reach those goals.

I believe life begins at the edge of our comfort zones with self exploration and insight to changing our maladaptive mindsets and behaviors. I am interested in motivating and aiding clients in mindfulness techniques, thought processing, and gaining insight to any negative thought and behavior patterns. I am passionate about seeing clients discover their true selves throughout their treatment.
I believe life begins at the edge of our comfort zones with self exploration and insight to changing our maladaptive mindsets and behaviors. I am interested in motivating and aiding clients in mindfulness techniques, thought processing, and gaining insight to any negative thought and behavior patterns. I am passionate about seeing clients discover their true selves throughout their treatment.

Hi, I am Alison Silver. I have a Master of Science degree in Counseling with a dual concentration in Chemical Dependence and Bereavement. I currently hold the ACS (Approved Clinical Supervisor), NCC (National Certified Counselor), CCTP (Certified Clinical Trauma Professional), CCTMH (Certified Clinical Tele-mental Health Provider), Master CASAC (Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor), LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor), and the LMHC-DP (Licensed Mental Health Counselor with Diagnostic Privilege).
Hi, I am Alison Silver. I have a Master of Science degree in Counseling with a dual concentration in Chemical Dependence and Bereavement. I currently hold the ACS (Approved Clinical Supervisor), NCC (National Certified Counselor), CCTP (Certified Clinical Trauma Professional), CCTMH (Certified Clinical Tele-mental Health Provider), Master CASAC (Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor), LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor), and the LMHC-DP (Licensed Mental Health Counselor with Diagnostic Privilege).
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GEHA, Government Employees Health Association, provides health insurance benefit plans to federal employees and retirees and their dependents. The company currently offers traditional fee-for-service health plan options with a network of participating providers.