Parenting Therapists in Potomac West, Alexandria, VA
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.
As a parent, you’re trying everything, but nothing seems to work long-term.
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.
As a parent, you’re trying everything, but nothing seems to work long-term.
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 provide parenting and caretaker support and strategies to deal with symptoms and behavioral concerns in the home and school setting.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, providing in person and virtual options. I am licensed in Virginia and Maryland, providing virtual only sessions in these locations. My clinical experience has been working with children adolescents, and young adults, providing individual, family, and play therapy. I also have extensive experience and specialized training in working with young children. My clinical focus with clients supports my belief that by fostering healthy social and emotional development and strengthening relationships, clients can and will begin to experience positive change.
I provide parenting and caretaker support and strategies to deal with symptoms and behavioral concerns in the home and school setting.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, providing in person and virtual options. I am licensed in Virginia and Maryland, providing virtual only sessions in these locations. My clinical experience has been working with children adolescents, and young adults, providing individual, family, and play therapy. I also have extensive experience and specialized training in working with young children. My clinical focus with clients supports my belief that by fostering healthy social and emotional development and strengthening relationships, clients can and will begin to experience positive change.
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.
Life can be full of difficult moments, unexpected transitions, and painful relationships. They may leave you feeling overwhelmed, discouraged, or as though you’ve lost who you are. You may be finding yourself resorting back to old patterns during times of stress, even if those patterns no longer serve you well. Although you may be feeling stuck, you’re sure that you want things to change. Together, we can walk through your experiences side by side. You deserve a space in which you feel heard and supported, and where we can work towards gaining a deeper understanding of yourself, your experiences, and your relationships.
Life can be full of difficult moments, unexpected transitions, and painful relationships. They may leave you feeling overwhelmed, discouraged, or as though you’ve lost who you are. You may be finding yourself resorting back to old patterns during times of stress, even if those patterns no longer serve you well. Although you may be feeling stuck, you’re sure that you want things to change. Together, we can walk through your experiences side by side. You deserve a space in which you feel heard and supported, and where we can work towards gaining a deeper understanding of yourself, your experiences, and your relationships.
Do you feel dissatisfied with your relationships or career? Are you tired of feeling disconnected and out of sync the people in your life? Do you wish you could find and follow your gut? We all have periods in our life where we need help navigating difficult situations, decisions, the day-to-day stressors, and our relationships. I work with my clients to help them regain a feeling of self control, personal worth and goal attainment. I have over 20 years of experience working with individuals and couples in outpatient and community mental health settings as both a therapist and a leader.
Do you feel dissatisfied with your relationships or career? Are you tired of feeling disconnected and out of sync the people in your life? Do you wish you could find and follow your gut? We all have periods in our life where we need help navigating difficult situations, decisions, the day-to-day stressors, and our relationships. I work with my clients to help them regain a feeling of self control, personal worth and goal attainment. I have over 20 years of experience working with individuals and couples in outpatient and community mental health settings as both a therapist and a leader.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and rooted in culture and safety heling you heal from trauma or parent your littles ones.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and rooted in culture and safety. I use EMDR, play therapy, PCIT, expressive therapies, and somatic tools to work with you or maybe your child, to help to tap into your strengths and feel seen without judgment.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and rooted in culture and safety heling you heal from trauma or parent your littles ones.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and rooted in culture and safety. I use EMDR, play therapy, PCIT, expressive therapies, and somatic tools to work with you or maybe your child, to help to tap into your strengths and feel seen without judgment.
I am passionate about exploring topics of parenting skills and coparenting, separation/divorce, neurodivergence, and mood and anxiety disorders.
I have completed EMDR training, Level 1 of the Gottman Method for couples, coparenting facilitator training, and advanced training in Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders and use these modalities and research within my practice.
I am passionate about exploring topics of parenting skills and coparenting, separation/divorce, neurodivergence, and mood and anxiety disorders.
I have completed EMDR training, Level 1 of the Gottman Method for couples, coparenting facilitator training, and advanced training in Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders and use these modalities and research within my practice.
If you’re high-functioning on the outside but mentally exhausted by chronic worrying, overthinking, or perfectionism, you may have been told you have anxiety—yet something still feels stuck. If you find yourself ruminating, seeking reassurance, or needing to feel certain or “get it right,” you’re not alone. You want relief, clarity, and tools that actually work. Your goal is to quiet the mental noise, feel more at ease, and live fully without worry running the show.
If you’re high-functioning on the outside but mentally exhausted by chronic worrying, overthinking, or perfectionism, you may have been told you have anxiety—yet something still feels stuck. If you find yourself ruminating, seeking reassurance, or needing to feel certain or “get it right,” you’re not alone. You want relief, clarity, and tools that actually work. Your goal is to quiet the mental noise, feel more at ease, and live fully without worry running the show.
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.
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.
Whether you're navigating a season of transition, experiencing disconnection, engaging in patterns that are not serving you, or seeking a deeper sense of purpose, therapy offers a compassionate space to know yourself better and connect with your truest self & your innate healing capacity. You may not know how to move through your current challenges but being open and getting curious is a beautiful place to begin. There is nothing wrong with you and my intention is to cultivate a space that leads you back to your sacred sovereignty and personal power. This work is really about exploring your depths & living with more ease.
Whether you're navigating a season of transition, experiencing disconnection, engaging in patterns that are not serving you, or seeking a deeper sense of purpose, therapy offers a compassionate space to know yourself better and connect with your truest self & your innate healing capacity. You may not know how to move through your current challenges but being open and getting curious is a beautiful place to begin. There is nothing wrong with you and my intention is to cultivate a space that leads you back to your sacred sovereignty and personal power. This work is really about exploring your depths & living with more ease.
Additionally, I focus on treating various conditions including stress from life transitions, mood, anxiety, panic attacks, identity and self-esteem issues, parenting issues, trauma, and difficulties with executive functioning.
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.
Additionally, I focus on treating various conditions including stress from life transitions, mood, anxiety, panic attacks, identity and self-esteem issues, parenting issues, trauma, and difficulties with executive functioning.
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.
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.
At Del Ray Psych & Wellness, we believe therapy should feel like connection — a space where healing begins with being truly seen and supported. Our team of compassionate clinicians helps individuals and families navigate life’s challenges with care, curiosity, and respect.
We take a holistic approach that honors the mind, body, and spirit, drawing from evidence-based therapies such as EMDR, mindfulness, and trauma-informed care. For those seeking deeper understanding and clarity, we also provide comprehensive psychological assessments. For clients seeking innovative options, we offer ketamine-assisted psychotherapy.
At Del Ray Psych & Wellness, we believe therapy should feel like connection — a space where healing begins with being truly seen and supported. Our team of compassionate clinicians helps individuals and families navigate life’s challenges with care, curiosity, and respect.
We take a holistic approach that honors the mind, body, and spirit, drawing from evidence-based therapies such as EMDR, mindfulness, and trauma-informed care. For those seeking deeper understanding and clarity, we also provide comprehensive psychological assessments. For clients seeking innovative options, we offer ketamine-assisted psychotherapy.
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 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 am a clinical psychologist, who enjoys working with adults across the lifespan in individual psychotherapy. I have worked with many different types of individuals in day treatment, community mental health, and counseling center settings; I have also worked at The Women's Center as a therapist and supervisor of graduate students for the past 9 years. I strive to understand each client as a complex individual, and work with the client to clarify the nature of their difficulties, identify strengths and resources, and engage together in the process of increased insight and change.
I am a clinical psychologist, who enjoys working with adults across the lifespan in individual psychotherapy. I have worked with many different types of individuals in day treatment, community mental health, and counseling center settings; I have also worked at The Women's Center as a therapist and supervisor of graduate students for the past 9 years. I strive to understand each client as a complex individual, and work with the client to clarify the nature of their difficulties, identify strengths and resources, and engage together in the process of increased insight and change.
Jennifer Crittenden
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LICSW
4 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 support individuals and couples facing relationship strife, life stage changes, low self-worth, depression, directionless, lonely or disconnected from others, loneliness. What they all tend to have in common is past traumas (little T trauma) from early life/childhood which has carried on into adulthood, their relationships, work - everything. So together, in a non-judgemental and empathic space, we work to understand how they came to this place in their life: what contributed to the pain(s) they are experiencing. So we can better understand their mind, needs, wants, desires, wishes and goals.
I support individuals and couples facing relationship strife, life stage changes, low self-worth, depression, directionless, lonely or disconnected from others, loneliness. What they all tend to have in common is past traumas (little T trauma) from early life/childhood which has carried on into adulthood, their relationships, work - everything. So together, in a non-judgemental and empathic space, we work to understand how they came to this place in their life: what contributed to the pain(s) they are experiencing. So we can better understand their mind, needs, wants, desires, wishes and goals.
I believe that change can happen best in a safe, connected, caring environment and relationship. This is the foundation of my work as a therapist. I have a passion for working with adolescence, teens and adults who struggle with eating disorders, disordered eating, self esteem problems, anxiety, depression, life adjustment issues, and infertility.Being a Certified Eating Disorder counselor with 10 + years of training using Acceptance Commitment Therapy creates a solid foundation to create change. I work extensively with helping people get off the "diet rollercoaster" and learn to live a happier, supportive, mindful lifestyle.
I believe that change can happen best in a safe, connected, caring environment and relationship. This is the foundation of my work as a therapist. I have a passion for working with adolescence, teens and adults who struggle with eating disorders, disordered eating, self esteem problems, anxiety, depression, life adjustment issues, and infertility.Being a Certified Eating Disorder counselor with 10 + years of training using Acceptance Commitment Therapy creates a solid foundation to create change. I work extensively with helping people get off the "diet rollercoaster" and learn to live a happier, supportive, mindful lifestyle.
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What does therapy for parenting look like?
Therapists may work with parents individually, together, or include the whole family to find solutions for the problems a parent faces. Many parent-based therapies work on a parent’s relationship with their children, problem-solving within the family, and analysis of family dynamics. Therapy conducted remotely by video may be helpful in allowing a therapist to observe how families interact in their own homes.
When should a parent seek therapy?
When behavioral problems begin to disrupt the healthy functioning of a family, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If parents find that children are acting out in school, have started using drugs or alcohol, have developed eating disorders, or other similar red flags, a therapist may be able to help.
How long does therapy take for parenting problems?
Depending on the severity of a family’s challenges and the type of treatment utilized, therapy for parenting can last from weeks to months. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a pragmatic therapy type that can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. Structural family therapy, which inspects family dynamics, often takes several months. Parent-child interaction therapy is typically shorter-term, lasting between 10 and 20 sessions. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
Can therapy help parents dealing with burnout or stress?
Parenting is difficult. Parents may dismiss or conceal feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, or escape ideation—imagining withdrawing from their parental obligations altogether. but left unattended, these feelings can have negative effects on the whole family. A therapist can help parents work on the skills they might need to better cope with the burdens of parenting and help them be the best parents they can be.