HypnoTherapy in Potomac West, Alexandria, VA
Diane Bonilla Coaching: Grief Coach for Women
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CGP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Potomac West, Alexandria, VA 22301
I'm a master practitioner of NLP and Hypnotherapy and a Certified Grief Informed Professional.
You're feeling exhausted from the weight of grief in your body. You just want to feel like your old self again. You've tried to keep busy, joined a monthly support group, and read some grief books, but those big waves of emotion keep coming and it's overwhelming sometimes. Yet, moving forward with your healing feels like you're leaving your loved one behind. You're tired of feeling stuck but terrified of letting go. What if I told you that deeper healing comes from strengthening your muscle of resilience, not from letting go of your loved one, overscheduling yourself, or "moving on."
I'm a master practitioner of NLP and Hypnotherapy and a Certified Grief Informed Professional.
You're feeling exhausted from the weight of grief in your body. You just want to feel like your old self again. You've tried to keep busy, joined a monthly support group, and read some grief books, but those big waves of emotion keep coming and it's overwhelming sometimes. Yet, moving forward with your healing feels like you're leaving your loved one behind. You're tired of feeling stuck but terrified of letting go. What if I told you that deeper healing comes from strengthening your muscle of resilience, not from letting go of your loved one, overscheduling yourself, or "moving on."
Andrada Florescu
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Potomac West, Alexandria, VA 22301
Through Hypnotherapy, I help you stop negative thoughts, manage chronic pain, and heal from grief.
I empower clients by connecting them with their strengths to heal and grow. My priority as a therapist is to provide a safe space for you to feel heard and understood. I have experience working with adults and teens who are struggling with trauma, grief, depression, and chronic pain. My holistic approach integrates Mindfulness, Trauma-Informed Therapy, Parts, and somatic work. I am trained in EMDR, Hypnosis, and Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP).
Through Hypnotherapy, I help you stop negative thoughts, manage chronic pain, and heal from grief.
I empower clients by connecting them with their strengths to heal and grow. My priority as a therapist is to provide a safe space for you to feel heard and understood. I have experience working with adults and teens who are struggling with trauma, grief, depression, and chronic pain. My holistic approach integrates Mindfulness, Trauma-Informed Therapy, Parts, and somatic work. I am trained in EMDR, Hypnosis, and Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP).
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.
We bring a variety of experiences and techniques to our treatment approaches including, but not limited to, groundbreaking ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, somatic experiencing, mindfulness meditation, cognitive-behavioral therapy, hypnotherapy, gestalt therapy, art therapy, and EMDR.
We are a vibrant and energetic group of clinical psychologists, therapists, and wellness professionals located in the Del Ray area of Alexandria, VA. We are passionate about guiding adolescents and adults on their personal journeys of growth and transformation through a holistic approach to psychotherapy. We believe that wellness is attained by addressing the mind, body, and spirit. Our mission is to provide a trusting therapeutic relationship to each client, as it is an essential framework to facilitate self awareness, healing, and personal evolution.
We bring a variety of experiences and techniques to our treatment approaches including, but not limited to, groundbreaking ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, somatic experiencing, mindfulness meditation, cognitive-behavioral therapy, hypnotherapy, gestalt therapy, art therapy, and EMDR.
We are a vibrant and energetic group of clinical psychologists, therapists, and wellness professionals located in the Del Ray area of Alexandria, VA. We are passionate about guiding adolescents and adults on their personal journeys of growth and transformation through a holistic approach to psychotherapy. We believe that wellness is attained by addressing the mind, body, and spirit. Our mission is to provide a trusting therapeutic relationship to each client, as it is an essential framework to facilitate self awareness, healing, and personal evolution.
I am trained in several therapy modalities including mindfullness-based cognitive behavioral, clinical hypnotherapy, and traditional talk therapy.
Your brain is like a computer, and if childhood experiences, relationships or trauma have entered negative "data" into your "memory", it can sabotage your best efforts to succeed. We will work to go after the information in your "hard drive" to change the way you view yourself, your relationships, and your world.
I am trained in several therapy modalities including mindfullness-based cognitive behavioral, clinical hypnotherapy, and traditional talk therapy.
Your brain is like a computer, and if childhood experiences, relationships or trauma have entered negative "data" into your "memory", it can sabotage your best efforts to succeed. We will work to go after the information in your "hard drive" to change the way you view yourself, your relationships, and your world.
Holistic EMDR Intensives, Hypnotherapy, and trauma therapy anywhere in Virginia.
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS (Private Pay) - You feel stuck. You are tired of feeling overwhelmed. Each day, you are trying so hard to please others only to get disappointed over and over again. You diligently worked on providing others with resources so they can live a better life. At the same time you have read and tried many strategies to work on yourself, but you still end up feeling defeated. You have been holding on to a dream of everything changing if you or they only...you fill in the blank. Now imagine - a life where your relationships are life-giving, boundaried, and healthy—not soul-sucking, draining, and empty...
Holistic EMDR Intensives, Hypnotherapy, and trauma therapy anywhere in Virginia.
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS (Private Pay) - You feel stuck. You are tired of feeling overwhelmed. Each day, you are trying so hard to please others only to get disappointed over and over again. You diligently worked on providing others with resources so they can live a better life. At the same time you have read and tried many strategies to work on yourself, but you still end up feeling defeated. You have been holding on to a dream of everything changing if you or they only...you fill in the blank. Now imagine - a life where your relationships are life-giving, boundaried, and healthy—not soul-sucking, draining, and empty...
Accepting Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy Clients ONLY. Do you constantly find yourself asking, "Why does this keep happening to me?!". I can help you discover how you are manifesting your reality through the choices you are making. Most thoughts and behaviors are unconscious, therefore people often find themselves distressed regarding poor choices and feelings of powerlessness in their lives. I can help you make permanent changes in your life by guiding you toward uncovering the subconscious motivators of your behaviors. I take an eclectic approach and tailor therapy to best meet your needs.
Accepting Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy Clients ONLY. Do you constantly find yourself asking, "Why does this keep happening to me?!". I can help you discover how you are manifesting your reality through the choices you are making. Most thoughts and behaviors are unconscious, therefore people often find themselves distressed regarding poor choices and feelings of powerlessness in their lives. I can help you make permanent changes in your life by guiding you toward uncovering the subconscious motivators of your behaviors. I take an eclectic approach and tailor therapy to best meet your needs.
You belong to the LGBTQ community, and you seem to have been struggling all your life with being somehow different and up against discrimination, humiliation, even downright abuse.
You belong to the LGBTQ community, and you seem to have been struggling all your life with being somehow different and up against discrimination, humiliation, even downright abuse.
Lisa Kays
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C, LCSW
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Serves Area
I work with clients who are distressed or confused by why they engage in the behaviors they do, whether it's addiction, anger, or relationship difficulties and challenges. I believe this is because my stance is non-judgmental and I genuinely believe that all behavior is rational given past experience or the actual situation, even if it is not helpful in the present. I work to help clients navigate how these behaviors may have arisen, to develop self-compassion, and then to provide support and strategies to do the hard work of adopting new, more helpful behaviors.
I work with clients who are distressed or confused by why they engage in the behaviors they do, whether it's addiction, anger, or relationship difficulties and challenges. I believe this is because my stance is non-judgmental and I genuinely believe that all behavior is rational given past experience or the actual situation, even if it is not helpful in the present. I work to help clients navigate how these behaviors may have arisen, to develop self-compassion, and then to provide support and strategies to do the hard work of adopting new, more helpful behaviors.
The Family Therapy Center of Old Town
Marriage & Family Therapist, RN MSN, LMFT, PMHCNS, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Serves Area
At the Family Therapy Center of Old Town we provide mental health services to Individuals and families of all ages. Like the family physician, we will be there as needed when mental health issues arise within families and individuals. Using an integrative bio-psycho-social approach, we provide a comprehensive assessment, evaluation and individualized treatment plan for each client. We work together with each client to implement a treatment plan using the tools that will be most affective in reaching their goals.Together, we help our clients get "unstuck" and move forward to a healthy life balance.
At the Family Therapy Center of Old Town we provide mental health services to Individuals and families of all ages. Like the family physician, we will be there as needed when mental health issues arise within families and individuals. Using an integrative bio-psycho-social approach, we provide a comprehensive assessment, evaluation and individualized treatment plan for each client. We work together with each client to implement a treatment plan using the tools that will be most affective in reaching their goals.Together, we help our clients get "unstuck" and move forward to a healthy life balance.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Virginia currently providing video psychotherapy sessions. My patients are older teens and adults who are dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship and family issues, poor self image and academic and professional stressors. I earned my Master's Degree in Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University, where I focused on the impact substance abuse and mental health challenges have on the individual across the life span.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Virginia currently providing video psychotherapy sessions. My patients are older teens and adults who are dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship and family issues, poor self image and academic and professional stressors. I earned my Master's Degree in Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University, where I focused on the impact substance abuse and mental health challenges have on the individual across the life span.
Online Therapists
Lisa Kelleher
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Potomac West, Alexandria, VA 22307
LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) - VA (2024), Certified in Hypnotherapy (RTT) (2022), Licensed K-12 School Counselor (since 2010); Coaching Certification in Freedom from Alcohol (2024)
Hello! I work with women and men who struggle with feeling unbalanced or lacking joy in their lives. In your early adulthood, this unsettled feeling may be brought on by an interest in self-improvement or finding purpose in life. From mid-life on, it can be brought on by sudden, unexpected, life changes such as divorce, other loss or noticing an absence of joy. I believe we all have the capacity to transform ourselves, yet sometimes we may need someone who can guide us on our path to wellness.
LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) - VA (2024), Certified in Hypnotherapy (RTT) (2022), Licensed K-12 School Counselor (since 2010); Coaching Certification in Freedom from Alcohol (2024)
Hello! I work with women and men who struggle with feeling unbalanced or lacking joy in their lives. In your early adulthood, this unsettled feeling may be brought on by an interest in self-improvement or finding purpose in life. From mid-life on, it can be brought on by sudden, unexpected, life changes such as divorce, other loss or noticing an absence of joy. I believe we all have the capacity to transform ourselves, yet sometimes we may need someone who can guide us on our path to wellness.
Neurofeedback Therapeutic Solutions, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, BCN, NCC
Verified Verified
Potomac West, Alexandria, VA 22314
We specialize in helping individuals heal from past traumas using a variety of interventions to include: Talk-therapy, Neurofeedback Therapy, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy, Hypnotherapy, EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) - Tapping, Auriculotherapy (ear acupuncture).
Have you experienced a traumatic event? Have you felt depressed, anxious, irritable, numb, hopeless, worthless, hypervigilant, shame, mistrust, a loss of self, or emotionally overwhelmed? Are you experiencing nightmares, flashbacks, panic attacks, insomnia, headaches, or problems concentrating? Have you thought about or participated in self-destructive behaviors or felt a loss of self? You are not alone most victims of trauma experience some of these symptoms. You can become more present emotionally and psychologically for yourself, your family, and friends.
We specialize in helping individuals heal from past traumas using a variety of interventions to include: Talk-therapy, Neurofeedback Therapy, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy, Hypnotherapy, EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) - Tapping, Auriculotherapy (ear acupuncture).
Have you experienced a traumatic event? Have you felt depressed, anxious, irritable, numb, hopeless, worthless, hypervigilant, shame, mistrust, a loss of self, or emotionally overwhelmed? Are you experiencing nightmares, flashbacks, panic attacks, insomnia, headaches, or problems concentrating? Have you thought about or participated in self-destructive behaviors or felt a loss of self? You are not alone most victims of trauma experience some of these symptoms. You can become more present emotionally and psychologically for yourself, your family, and friends.
Darlene J Latta
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Not Verified Not Verified
Potomac West, Alexandria, VA 22304
Does love, happiness, prosperity, and inner peace feel forever elusive? Turn your heartache into your dream life. I want to help you stop hurting and start living the life you long to have. I am Darlene Latta, and I've been a psychotherapist for over 25 years. I believe a corrective relationship model combined with support, homework, and practical tools are the foundation to transforming your life. Not only have I witnessed hundreds of clients make these life altering changes but I’ve also done it myself. Together we can make your ideal life a reality.
Does love, happiness, prosperity, and inner peace feel forever elusive? Turn your heartache into your dream life. I want to help you stop hurting and start living the life you long to have. I am Darlene Latta, and I've been a psychotherapist for over 25 years. I believe a corrective relationship model combined with support, homework, and practical tools are the foundation to transforming your life. Not only have I witnessed hundreds of clients make these life altering changes but I’ve also done it myself. Together we can make your ideal life a reality.
I am a clinical psychologist in private practice formerly (pre-covid) in Old Town, Alexandria, VA; all sessions are now via secure telehealth. I provide consultation and supervision to other mental health professionals; and I consult to healthcare facilities. I have taught courses in trauma therapy, family therapy, and substance abuse counseling to graduate students in psychology and counseling. Although I specialize in helping people with issues of trauma, substance use, and relationship, people bring a wide range of concerns from personal growth to serious mental illness. I help people understand and change their life stories.
I am a clinical psychologist in private practice formerly (pre-covid) in Old Town, Alexandria, VA; all sessions are now via secure telehealth. I provide consultation and supervision to other mental health professionals; and I consult to healthcare facilities. I have taught courses in trauma therapy, family therapy, and substance abuse counseling to graduate students in psychology and counseling. Although I specialize in helping people with issues of trauma, substance use, and relationship, people bring a wide range of concerns from personal growth to serious mental illness. I help people understand and change their life stories.
Annemarie Manner
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
Verified Verified
Potomac West, Alexandria, VA 22314
I believe that trust is the foundation of any successful therapeutic relationship. Building trust with my clients is a priority for me, and I take the time to actively listen to their concerns, validate their experiences, and provide support. I believe that it's essential to be authentic and transparent with my clients, so that they can see that I want the best for them. I maintain strict confidentiality and only share information when it is necessary and with my clients' consent. Ultimately, my goal as a counselor is to create a safe and supportive environment, where I can empower my clients to achieve their therapeutic goals.
I believe that trust is the foundation of any successful therapeutic relationship. Building trust with my clients is a priority for me, and I take the time to actively listen to their concerns, validate their experiences, and provide support. I believe that it's essential to be authentic and transparent with my clients, so that they can see that I want the best for them. I maintain strict confidentiality and only share information when it is necessary and with my clients' consent. Ultimately, my goal as a counselor is to create a safe and supportive environment, where I can empower my clients to achieve their therapeutic goals.
My 40 plus years in the mental health field have been shaped by my work in two major areas: thirty years working in a psychiatric hospital, and my on-going private practice . These two defining experiences have brought to me an awareness of the enormous resiliency of the human spirit and mind and of the capacity for everyone to achieve change in their lives. Sometimes the change is massive, sometimes it is less major, but not necessarily less important. Sometimes that change may require developing a whole new perspective on life or relationships, while at others it may only involve looking at a problem from a different angle.
My 40 plus years in the mental health field have been shaped by my work in two major areas: thirty years working in a psychiatric hospital, and my on-going private practice . These two defining experiences have brought to me an awareness of the enormous resiliency of the human spirit and mind and of the capacity for everyone to achieve change in their lives. Sometimes the change is massive, sometimes it is less major, but not necessarily less important. Sometimes that change may require developing a whole new perspective on life or relationships, while at others it may only involve looking at a problem from a different angle.
Life can be extremely difficult to navigate at times, especially when going through major life transitions. Sometimes we feel numb or stuck and can’t figure out how to move forward or what to do next. I can help you navigate the choppy waters whether it’s from the loss of a loved one, relationship issues, or emotions that seem overwhelming. My personal and professional experiences have helped me understand that life can often make us feel lost. It challenges us and often makes us question who we are.
Life can be extremely difficult to navigate at times, especially when going through major life transitions. Sometimes we feel numb or stuck and can’t figure out how to move forward or what to do next. I can help you navigate the choppy waters whether it’s from the loss of a loved one, relationship issues, or emotions that seem overwhelming. My personal and professional experiences have helped me understand that life can often make us feel lost. It challenges us and often makes us question who we are.
Life Coaching in Alexandria, Virginia supports healing and growth in trauma, parenting, relationship challenges, mind-body behavioral health, and spirituality—helping clients navigate chronic stress and emotional challenges. Additionally, I work with preschool-aged children, guiding them in managing emotions, sensitivity, anxiety, and anger. Through a holistic counseling approach, my Life Coaching model integrates clinical psychology, neuro-coaching, and alternative medicine, grounded in Raja Yogic principles from ancient Eastern wisdom—offering a transformative path to healing and sustained well-being.
Life Coaching in Alexandria, Virginia supports healing and growth in trauma, parenting, relationship challenges, mind-body behavioral health, and spirituality—helping clients navigate chronic stress and emotional challenges. Additionally, I work with preschool-aged children, guiding them in managing emotions, sensitivity, anxiety, and anger. Through a holistic counseling approach, my Life Coaching model integrates clinical psychology, neuro-coaching, and alternative medicine, grounded in Raja Yogic principles from ancient Eastern wisdom—offering a transformative path to healing and sustained well-being.
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HypnoTherapy
How does hypnotherapy work?
Hypnotherapy works by using guided hypnosis to help you reach a state of focus and concentration through mental imagery and soothing verbal repetition. The state is somewhat like being absorbed in a book, a movie, or your own thoughts. You are not under a therapist’s “control,” but they can help you relax and turn your attention inward to discover the resources to achieve behavior change or better manage psychological concerns. Therapy sessions may involve guiding you through recognizing a problem, releasing problematic thoughts about it, and considering and accepting more productive alternatives before returning to normal awareness. Hypnotherapy is typically used by a therapist along with traditional forms of talk therapy. Eventually, your therapist can help you learn hypnotherapy techniques yourself so you can establish a stronger sense of control on your own in stressful or challenging moments.
Is hypnotherapy the same as hypnosis?
Hypnotherapy, which is sometimes called hypnotic suggestion, is a therapeutic technique in which a therapist uses hypnosis to help patients. It is not the kind of hypnosis portrayed in stage shows, or in movies or on television. You will not be unconscious or asleep during hypnotherapy, you will not lose control of yourself, your thoughts, or your free will, and you will be able to fully recall your experience. And while you will hear your therapist’s suggestions, it is always up to you to decide whether to act on them. Hypnosis by a trained mental-health professional is not a form of mind control, which is impossible to achieve anyway.
Can everyone be hypnotized?
The most common challenge of hypnotherapy is that as many as one in four people cannot be hypnotized. Brain imaging has confirmed differences in patterns of brain connectivity between those who respond to hypnotism and those who do not. Other people who could potentially be hypnotized may not respond to the technique because of their skepticism or resistance to entering a hypnotic state. If a therapist’s “post-hypnotic suggestion” is effective, it’s because they are suggesting something you want to achieve.
Does hypnotherapy work?
Through hypnotherapy, you can achieve changes that are real and sustainable. Like other talk therapy techniques, when hypnotherapy succeeds, it’s a case of mind over matter. Effective hypnotherapy involves self-healing because you access resources you need to change inside of yourself and learn how to tap into them whenever you need. Hypnotherapy has been shown to be an effective therapy for anxiety, phobias, stress, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress disorder, sexual dysfunction, and undesirable behaviors like smoking. It can be used to help improve sleep or to address relationship challenges, and to aid with pain management, digestive disorders, skin conditions, and the gastrointestinal side effects of pregnancy or chemotherapy.