Psychoanalytic Therapists in Potomac West, Alexandria, VA
Understanding the causes of anxiety, depression, and other types of psychological suffering by increasing self-awareness is the key to navigating life's challenges. With years of experience in clinical practice and academia, I've had the privilege of assisting individuals from various walks of life in navigating their psychological challenges. My approach to therapy is based on empathic attunement, fostering self-awareness, and empirically supported approaches tailored to the needs of each person. I am committed to fostering a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings openly.
Understanding the causes of anxiety, depression, and other types of psychological suffering by increasing self-awareness is the key to navigating life's challenges. With years of experience in clinical practice and academia, I've had the privilege of assisting individuals from various walks of life in navigating their psychological challenges. My approach to therapy is based on empathic attunement, fostering self-awareness, and empirically supported approaches tailored to the needs of each person. I am committed to fostering a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings openly.
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.
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!
Feeling anxious, depressed or struggling in your relationship? Let’s meet. For over 30 years, I have been providing psychotherapy services to individuals and couples. It is a pleasure to see clients grow, resolve problems, and begin to feel in ways they never imagined. I create a safe, supportive, and affirming environment for exploring and gaining insight into the challenges you face, and together we will find new ways to react to, cope with, and address them. My goal is to help you find meaningful and lasting solutions that improve your mood, sense of well being and relationships.
Feeling anxious, depressed or struggling in your relationship? Let’s meet. For over 30 years, I have been providing psychotherapy services to individuals and couples. It is a pleasure to see clients grow, resolve problems, and begin to feel in ways they never imagined. I create a safe, supportive, and affirming environment for exploring and gaining insight into the challenges you face, and together we will find new ways to react to, cope with, and address them. My goal is to help you find meaningful and lasting solutions that improve your mood, sense of well being and relationships.
I support individuals and couples facing relationship strife, life stage changes, low self-worth, depression and anxiety. They often report feeling directionless, lonely and disconnected from others.
In a non-judgmental and empathic space, we work to understand how you came to this place in your life: what contributed to the pain(s) you are experiencing, so we can better understand your mind, needs, wants, desires, wishes and goals.
I support individuals and couples facing relationship strife, life stage changes, low self-worth, depression and anxiety. They often report feeling directionless, lonely and disconnected from others.
In a non-judgmental and empathic space, we work to understand how you came to this place in your life: what contributed to the pain(s) you are experiencing, so we can better understand your mind, needs, wants, desires, wishes and goals.
At Ellie Mental Health Alexandria we provide therapy, counseling, and wellness services to individuals, couples, and families. We provide both in-person and secure online therapy sessions. We offer compassionate and specialized mental health services to support individuals navigating a range of challenges. We’ve created a comfortable, judgment-free zone where you can be authentic, get real about where you’re at in your mental health, and receive the compassionate care you deserve. We strive to break down treatment barriers and provide you with customized counseling services that meet your therapy needs.
At Ellie Mental Health Alexandria we provide therapy, counseling, and wellness services to individuals, couples, and families. We provide both in-person and secure online therapy sessions. We offer compassionate and specialized mental health services to support individuals navigating a range of challenges. We’ve created a comfortable, judgment-free zone where you can be authentic, get real about where you’re at in your mental health, and receive the compassionate care you deserve. We strive to break down treatment barriers and provide you with customized counseling services that meet your therapy needs.
I apply the principles of affective neuroscience to help high-achieving professionals navigate complex emotional landscapes. As a Clinical Fellow of the Neuropsychoanalysis Association and a researcher, I offer a specialized approach that moves beyond reductive "cookie-cutter" treatments and saccharine AI advice. I focus on deep human connection and clinical accuracy, aiming to help you reach stable results, growth, and emotional freedom.
I apply the principles of affective neuroscience to help high-achieving professionals navigate complex emotional landscapes. As a Clinical Fellow of the Neuropsychoanalysis Association and a researcher, I offer a specialized approach that moves beyond reductive "cookie-cutter" treatments and saccharine AI advice. I focus on deep human connection and clinical accuracy, aiming to help you reach stable results, growth, and emotional freedom.
I'm committed to social justice, helping others build resilience and coping tools by creating a compassionate and safe environment for mental wellness for youth, families, and couples. I'm experienced in treating veterans and individuals with depression & PTSD, personality disorders, suicidal ideation, self-harm, psychotic symptoms, substance misuse, family and relationship distress, social stressors, and trauma. I strives to create a compassionate and safe environment for mental wellness for youth, families, and couples. I used evidenced based trauma treatment such as prolonged exposure, cognitive processing therapy.
I'm committed to social justice, helping others build resilience and coping tools by creating a compassionate and safe environment for mental wellness for youth, families, and couples. I'm experienced in treating veterans and individuals with depression & PTSD, personality disorders, suicidal ideation, self-harm, psychotic symptoms, substance misuse, family and relationship distress, social stressors, and trauma. I strives to create a compassionate and safe environment for mental wellness for youth, families, and couples. I used evidenced based trauma treatment such as prolonged exposure, cognitive processing therapy.
I specialize in two areas: 1) I help working professionals manage chronic anxiety, self-doubt, procrastination, and reduce overthinking to increase professional success. My clients work in politics, health, mental health, law, upper management, business owners, creatives, or PhD/graduate students. 2) Interpersonal stress. Understanding family dynamics, reducing social conflict, improving romantic relationships, and friendships. I work best with high functioning people who are introspective, motivated, and want change in their life.
I specialize in two areas: 1) I help working professionals manage chronic anxiety, self-doubt, procrastination, and reduce overthinking to increase professional success. My clients work in politics, health, mental health, law, upper management, business owners, creatives, or PhD/graduate students. 2) Interpersonal stress. Understanding family dynamics, reducing social conflict, improving romantic relationships, and friendships. I work best with high functioning people who are introspective, motivated, and want change in their life.
The Family Therapy Center of Old Town
Marriage & Family Therapist, RN MSN, LMFT, PMHCNS, PMHNP
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 Beatriz Morales, a Licensed Professional Counselor with clinical practice treating adolescents, families, and children dealing with mood disorders, ADHD, and trauma, as well as adults facing depression and anxiety. I completed my Master of Mental Health Counseling at Nova Southeastern University. Having immigrated to the United States at a young age, I have ample experience navigating the stressors and joys of moving to a new country. This personal journey, combined with my professional experience, enables me to provide the guidance and support my clients seek.
I am Beatriz Morales, a Licensed Professional Counselor with clinical practice treating adolescents, families, and children dealing with mood disorders, ADHD, and trauma, as well as adults facing depression and anxiety. I completed my Master of Mental Health Counseling at Nova Southeastern University. Having immigrated to the United States at a young age, I have ample experience navigating the stressors and joys of moving to a new country. This personal journey, combined with my professional experience, enables me to provide the guidance and support my clients seek.
Have you been carrying too much for too long? Are you a high achiever, nurturer, teacher, creative or a therapist? Perhaps you hold it together on the outside but feel burnt out or disconnected inside. You might pressure yourself, feeling like you "should" feel better. I specialize in working with highly sensitive people (HSP) navigating ADHD, OCD, neurodivergence, anxiety, and/or relationship or attachment issues. I work with a lot of people with complex trauma. My goal is to help you feel safe enough to reparent or reconnect with your younger self and offer tools to shift unhelpful thoughts or patterns.
Have you been carrying too much for too long? Are you a high achiever, nurturer, teacher, creative or a therapist? Perhaps you hold it together on the outside but feel burnt out or disconnected inside. You might pressure yourself, feeling like you "should" feel better. I specialize in working with highly sensitive people (HSP) navigating ADHD, OCD, neurodivergence, anxiety, and/or relationship or attachment issues. I work with a lot of people with complex trauma. My goal is to help you feel safe enough to reparent or reconnect with your younger self and offer tools to shift unhelpful thoughts or patterns.
My experience has been with clients who present outwardly high-functioning but internally feels overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from themselves or their relationships. Are you an adult navigating anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, or life transitions, or a couple struggling to communicate, feel emotionally attuned, or break recurring conflict cycles? Some clients are introspective, and deeply aware that “something isn’t working,” yet unsure how to change it without feeling guilty, anxious, or emotionally exhausted.
My experience has been with clients who present outwardly high-functioning but internally feels overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from themselves or their relationships. Are you an adult navigating anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, or life transitions, or a couple struggling to communicate, feel emotionally attuned, or break recurring conflict cycles? Some clients are introspective, and deeply aware that “something isn’t working,” yet unsure how to change it without feeling guilty, anxious, or emotionally exhausted.
My ideal client is someone who feels stuck: struggling with meaninglessness, depression and anxiety, or a lack of direction. They long for hope, meaning, purpose, and a sense of responsibility - but aren’t sure how to get there. Their goals are to break free from old patterns, face their pain honestly, and begin shaping a life that feels authentic, grounded, and purposeful. They come to therapy because they know there’s more to life than avoidance and stagnation; they want to grow into the person they’re meant to be.
My ideal client is someone who feels stuck: struggling with meaninglessness, depression and anxiety, or a lack of direction. They long for hope, meaning, purpose, and a sense of responsibility - but aren’t sure how to get there. Their goals are to break free from old patterns, face their pain honestly, and begin shaping a life that feels authentic, grounded, and purposeful. They come to therapy because they know there’s more to life than avoidance and stagnation; they want to grow into the person they’re meant to be.
Licensed in CA (in person/virtual) and VA (virtual). Transitions bring us face to face with the joys, anxieties, grief, and triumphs of change, and offer an opportunity for us to see where we might be stuck, lost, confused, or needing clarity or compassion. The way transitions manifest in your life can be informed by trauma, attachment styles, and the unique way your brain and temperament process the world around you. These can appear as depression, anxiety, obsessive thinking, dissociation, or other symptoms. But you’re more than a list of symptoms and diagnoses, and I can help you find relief and make meaning from your experience.
Licensed in CA (in person/virtual) and VA (virtual). Transitions bring us face to face with the joys, anxieties, grief, and triumphs of change, and offer an opportunity for us to see where we might be stuck, lost, confused, or needing clarity or compassion. The way transitions manifest in your life can be informed by trauma, attachment styles, and the unique way your brain and temperament process the world around you. These can appear as depression, anxiety, obsessive thinking, dissociation, or other symptoms. But you’re more than a list of symptoms and diagnoses, and I can help you find relief and make meaning from your experience.
Are you suffering from the end of a relationship? A job? Do you feel like you are in crisis, or no longer feel like yourself? Maybe you’re realizing that your life as it is in this moment is not working for you. Perhaps you feel alone, lost, or at a loss for what to do. Congratulations on taking the first step to finding relief and taking control. Life is too short to surrender to bad relationships, hold grudges, let trauma control us, or to be anxious or angry all the time. You may feel stuck, but there is hope.
Are you suffering from the end of a relationship? A job? Do you feel like you are in crisis, or no longer feel like yourself? Maybe you’re realizing that your life as it is in this moment is not working for you. Perhaps you feel alone, lost, or at a loss for what to do. Congratulations on taking the first step to finding relief and taking control. Life is too short to surrender to bad relationships, hold grudges, let trauma control us, or to be anxious or angry all the time. You may feel stuck, but there is hope.
I use many modalities including EMDR, Psychoanalytic, CBT to provide holistic treatment.
I pursued a career in therapy following my own quest for understanding and change in my mental and emotional health. I have dived deep into myself and life to learn how to overcome suffering and lead a self-directed life. I now have this personal experience to offer in addition to my clinical knowledge and experience allowing a unique depth of understanding and solutions I am able to provide to my clients.
I use many modalities including EMDR, Psychoanalytic, CBT to provide holistic treatment.
I pursued a career in therapy following my own quest for understanding and change in my mental and emotional health. I have dived deep into myself and life to learn how to overcome suffering and lead a self-directed life. I now have this personal experience to offer in addition to my clinical knowledge and experience allowing a unique depth of understanding and solutions I am able to provide to my clients.
Welcome to Perspective Psychotherapy. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Provider and Approved Clinical Supervisor who has provided therapeutic services and served as an educator to the community for nearly 20 years. My specialized areas of practice include depression, anxiety, trauma, Bipolar Disorder, PTSD, substance abuse/addiction, obesity, identity and self-concept, life coaching, Employee Assistance Program services (EAP), Veteran and Military issues, in addition to the issues listed below. I also have a passion for holistic modalities of treatment to supplement traditional practices.
Welcome to Perspective Psychotherapy. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Provider and Approved Clinical Supervisor who has provided therapeutic services and served as an educator to the community for nearly 20 years. My specialized areas of practice include depression, anxiety, trauma, Bipolar Disorder, PTSD, substance abuse/addiction, obesity, identity and self-concept, life coaching, Employee Assistance Program services (EAP), Veteran and Military issues, in addition to the issues listed below. I also have a passion for holistic modalities of treatment to supplement traditional practices.
Everyone experiences loss. Seldom do we allow ourselves to fully experience loss or it's impact. When someone dies, we change jobs, or even have a child, there is loss. When we choose to address these losses, past or present, we can begin to heal, and with healing comes unlimited possibility. I work with families/individuals/children and the impact family dynamics have on their lives; adoptees and their families as they deal their losses; bereaved individuals and groups after the death of a loved one; transitional loss and role adjustment included "empty nest"; corporate downsizing; career counseling; and relationship issues.
Everyone experiences loss. Seldom do we allow ourselves to fully experience loss or it's impact. When someone dies, we change jobs, or even have a child, there is loss. When we choose to address these losses, past or present, we can begin to heal, and with healing comes unlimited possibility. I work with families/individuals/children and the impact family dynamics have on their lives; adoptees and their families as they deal their losses; bereaved individuals and groups after the death of a loved one; transitional loss and role adjustment included "empty nest"; corporate downsizing; career counseling; and relationship issues.
Ever wonder if what you see about therapy on television is accurate? Are you ever curious regarding the psychology, behavior, and symptoms exhibited within characters? Psychology is happening all around us, even portrayed within our media. Dr. Marshall Woods examines the psychological dynamics found within cinema and media. She consults with screenwriters, directors, and producers to assist with accurate portrayals of psychology within media, providing script review, set and diagnostic accuracy, character and theme development and film festival Q & A prep.
Ever wonder if what you see about therapy on television is accurate? Are you ever curious regarding the psychology, behavior, and symptoms exhibited within characters? Psychology is happening all around us, even portrayed within our media. Dr. Marshall Woods examines the psychological dynamics found within cinema and media. She consults with screenwriters, directors, and producers to assist with accurate portrayals of psychology within media, providing script review, set and diagnostic accuracy, character and theme development and film festival Q & A prep.
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Psychoanalytic Therapists
Does psychoanalytic therapy work?
Psychoanalytic therapy derives from the work of Sigmund Freud. In this type of therapy, discovering buried thoughts and emotions from the unconscious will help a person work through their difficulties and negative behaviors. Research shows that psychoanalytic therapy can be highly effective, with patients reporting improvement in mood, quality of life, and overall well-being.
How long are people typically in psychoanalytic therapy?
Traditional psychoanalysis is in-depth and is conducted in five sessions every week. Today, modern psychoanalytic therapy is less intense and normally incorporates as few as one or two sessions a week. In some cases, positive change can occur quickly. However, if the condition, difficulty, or behavior is deep-seated, improvement may require many months or years of therapy.
Is psychoanalytic therapy suitable for young people?
Children and adolescents can benefit from this type of therapy. Many kids and teens are often unable to form and communicate their thoughts and emotions. Psychoanalytic therapy uses specific techniques such as dream analysis, symbolism, and free association or word association; all of which can be useful tools for less-communicative young people. Through this therapy, a patient will hopefully make connections between what they feel inside and how the world works outside.
Can psychoanalytic therapy be done online?
Modern-day psychoanalytic therapy is very different from traditional psychoanalysis. While an individual can sit face-to-face with the psychoanalyst for multiple sessions a week, they do not have to. Today, psychoanalytic therapy can be effectively conducted online or by phone. The key is that the individual confronts what is repressed and avoided, and this can be done whether in person or over online video.