Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT) Therapists in Potomac West, Alexandria, VA
You don’t want anger to keep defining your relationships or your outcomes. You’re ready to take responsibility, but you also need understanding and not judgment. You want to learn how to stay calm under pressure, communicate without escalation, and feel more in control of your emotions. I offer a structured, supportive space where you can unpack what’s beneath the anger and build skills that create lasting change.
You don’t want anger to keep defining your relationships or your outcomes. You’re ready to take responsibility, but you also need understanding and not judgment. You want to learn how to stay calm under pressure, communicate without escalation, and feel more in control of your emotions. I offer a structured, supportive space where you can unpack what’s beneath the anger and build skills that create lasting change.
Patrick Trentalange is a dedicated therapist specializing in addiction and mental health treatment. With a Master of Social Work degree and extensive experience, he is known for his empathetic and client-centered approach. Patrick is committed to helping individuals and their families navigate the complexities of addiction and mental health issues, providing support and guidance on their path to recovery. Proficient in both abstinent-based treatment and harm reduction, he tailors his approach to meet the unique needs and goals of his clients
Patrick Trentalange is a dedicated therapist specializing in addiction and mental health treatment. With a Master of Social Work degree and extensive experience, he is known for his empathetic and client-centered approach. Patrick is committed to helping individuals and their families navigate the complexities of addiction and mental health issues, providing support and guidance on their path to recovery. Proficient in both abstinent-based treatment and harm reduction, he tailors his approach to meet the unique needs and goals of his clients
My name is Lisa McIntosh. I am a Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioner, Licensed Professional Counselor, and an EMDR Trained Therapist. I am also the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Second Chance LLC in Martinsville, Virginia since 2020. I come to you with more than 20 years of experience working with children and adults with substance abuse issues, mental health illnesses and dual diagnosis. My goal has always been to help individuals through a holistic approach by focusing on their emotional, psychological, and social well-being.
My name is Lisa McIntosh. I am a Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioner, Licensed Professional Counselor, and an EMDR Trained Therapist. I am also the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Second Chance LLC in Martinsville, Virginia since 2020. I come to you with more than 20 years of experience working with children and adults with substance abuse issues, mental health illnesses and dual diagnosis. My goal has always been to help individuals through a holistic approach by focusing on their emotional, psychological, and social well-being.
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.
I have been working in the counseling and substance use field for over 25+ years working in the areas of mental health, substance abuse , corrections and leadership. I serve various individuals who seek assistance in working through life issues and moving forward. I offer Counseling and Psychotherapy Services to address: Relationship Issues, Anger, Depression, Anxiety, Work/Home Stress, Life Transitions, Grief and Loss, Healing from Current and Past Trauma, Interpersonal Relations, Parenting, Self-Esteem, Sexuality, Gender Identification and other impasses.
I have been working in the counseling and substance use field for over 25+ years working in the areas of mental health, substance abuse , corrections and leadership. I serve various individuals who seek assistance in working through life issues and moving forward. I offer Counseling and Psychotherapy Services to address: Relationship Issues, Anger, Depression, Anxiety, Work/Home Stress, Life Transitions, Grief and Loss, Healing from Current and Past Trauma, Interpersonal Relations, Parenting, Self-Esteem, Sexuality, Gender Identification and other impasses.
I will work with you to illuminate the meaning of your experience and help you practice greater self-acceptance. Therapy goals/counseling/education will be tailored to your unique needs. I may show you how to change your behavior by using Mindfulness/changing your thoughts, recovery/harm reduction tools to address substance use, guidance/education/resources for exploring sexual orientation/gender identity/transitioning/coming out, provide couples/individual work for better communication in relationships, and/or I can apply EMDR/somatic-based approaches for trauma/anxiety and even substance using/behavioral urges.
I will work with you to illuminate the meaning of your experience and help you practice greater self-acceptance. Therapy goals/counseling/education will be tailored to your unique needs. I may show you how to change your behavior by using Mindfulness/changing your thoughts, recovery/harm reduction tools to address substance use, guidance/education/resources for exploring sexual orientation/gender identity/transitioning/coming out, provide couples/individual work for better communication in relationships, and/or I can apply EMDR/somatic-based approaches for trauma/anxiety and even substance using/behavioral urges.
I am eager to work with adults who have experienced trauma and want therapy to look through how it has impacted them. Trauma can mean a lot to different people though whether that is from sexual assault, military combat, child abuse, cultural/religious abuse or loss of a loved one. What is important is that there was a meaningful shift you struggle to deal with, and I want to help. It also more than post-traumatic stress. You can also experience great sadness, daily stress or trouble in your relationships you do not understand.
I am eager to work with adults who have experienced trauma and want therapy to look through how it has impacted them. Trauma can mean a lot to different people though whether that is from sexual assault, military combat, child abuse, cultural/religious abuse or loss of a loved one. What is important is that there was a meaningful shift you struggle to deal with, and I want to help. It also more than post-traumatic stress. You can also experience great sadness, daily stress or trouble in your relationships you do not understand.
Eric Reitz
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NBCC
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in creating a supportive and compassionate space for individuals navigating major life transitions, feelings of despair, and existential anxiety. Whether you’re experiencing uncertainty about your life's direction, grappling with overwhelming emotions, or questioning your purpose and meaning, my therapeutic approach emphasizes empowerment, resilience, and self-discovery. Together, we'll embark on a journey toward greater clarity, healing, and personal growth. Let's collaborate to find a path toward renewed contentment, purpose, and fulfillment.
I specialize in creating a supportive and compassionate space for individuals navigating major life transitions, feelings of despair, and existential anxiety. Whether you’re experiencing uncertainty about your life's direction, grappling with overwhelming emotions, or questioning your purpose and meaning, my therapeutic approach emphasizes empowerment, resilience, and self-discovery. Together, we'll embark on a journey toward greater clarity, healing, and personal growth. Let's collaborate to find a path toward renewed contentment, purpose, and fulfillment.
If you're seeking treatment or an evaluation for yourself or someone else, I'm happy to support. My practice is purposely designed to be flexible, personal, and tailored to your needs. Life’s demands, whether at work, in relationships, or in personal challenges, can take a toll. I provide a safe, supportive space for growth and healing and a broad range of services including psychological assessments, criminal- and civil-forensic evaluations, and therapy for individuals, couples, and families.
If you're seeking treatment or an evaluation for yourself or someone else, I'm happy to support. My practice is purposely designed to be flexible, personal, and tailored to your needs. Life’s demands, whether at work, in relationships, or in personal challenges, can take a toll. I provide a safe, supportive space for growth and healing and a broad range of services including psychological assessments, criminal- and civil-forensic evaluations, and therapy for individuals, couples, and families.
I specialize in helping individuals and families manage trauma, anxiety, behavioral challenges, and the unique dynamics of neurodivergence (ASD). With over 20 years in mental health, I bring experience, empathy, and a touch of humor to remind you that healing doesn’t have to feel heavy. Together, we’ll turn challenges into growth, one honest conversation (and maybe a laugh) at a time.
I specialize in helping individuals and families manage trauma, anxiety, behavioral challenges, and the unique dynamics of neurodivergence (ASD). With over 20 years in mental health, I bring experience, empathy, and a touch of humor to remind you that healing doesn’t have to feel heavy. Together, we’ll turn challenges into growth, one honest conversation (and maybe a laugh) at a time.
Looking to heal, grow, and find your path forward? I’m Ashley Patrican, a Licensed Professional Counselor passionate about helping clients navigate life’s challenges. My experience spans crisis work in residential facilities, in-home counseling, and group private practice, supporting clients of all ages. I integrate art therapy into my practice, believing in its power to facilitate healing and self-expression. Dedicated to treating the whole person, I focus on empowering clients to heal, grow, and thrive, reflecting my commitment to both counseling and giving back to the community.
Looking to heal, grow, and find your path forward? I’m Ashley Patrican, a Licensed Professional Counselor passionate about helping clients navigate life’s challenges. My experience spans crisis work in residential facilities, in-home counseling, and group private practice, supporting clients of all ages. I integrate art therapy into my practice, believing in its power to facilitate healing and self-expression. Dedicated to treating the whole person, I focus on empowering clients to heal, grow, and thrive, reflecting my commitment to both counseling and giving back to the community.
I am offering telehealth services only. The purpose of therapy, as opposed to just talking with a friend or family member, is to facilitate personal and professional growth. This growth is typically most needed in the areas of relationships, mood, performance and an overall improved integration of one's identity and values. In order to make growth possible, one must feel safe in an objective, confidential environment. My primary goal is to offer a safe and supportive place for change. Throughout the entire process, I will encourage, guide, challenge and support you in making the changes you deem to be right for you.
I am offering telehealth services only. The purpose of therapy, as opposed to just talking with a friend or family member, is to facilitate personal and professional growth. This growth is typically most needed in the areas of relationships, mood, performance and an overall improved integration of one's identity and values. In order to make growth possible, one must feel safe in an objective, confidential environment. My primary goal is to offer a safe and supportive place for change. Throughout the entire process, I will encourage, guide, challenge and support you in making the changes you deem to be right for you.
Finding a therapist, someone you don't know but need to be honest and open with, can be difficult. I want to listen to and get to know the real you, free of judgment, so I can better help you.
Finding a therapist, someone you don't know but need to be honest and open with, can be difficult. I want to listen to and get to know the real you, free of judgment, so I can better help you.
I believe that our present day emotions, thoughts, and behaviors are linked to experiences from our past, and those events not only impact our emotions, thoughts, and behaviors, but they also impact how we view ourselves and our relationships today. It’s my goal to help you grow in your self-esteem and self-acceptance, and to create the language and thought process to believe in yourself, advocate for yourself, and to be optimistic towards yourself. My ideal client is someone who is motivated and ready to challenge their current way of thinking as it relates to life and themselves as a whole.
I believe that our present day emotions, thoughts, and behaviors are linked to experiences from our past, and those events not only impact our emotions, thoughts, and behaviors, but they also impact how we view ourselves and our relationships today. It’s my goal to help you grow in your self-esteem and self-acceptance, and to create the language and thought process to believe in yourself, advocate for yourself, and to be optimistic towards yourself. My ideal client is someone who is motivated and ready to challenge their current way of thinking as it relates to life and themselves as a whole.
You get things done. You push through. You handle what others can’t. But lately the pressure, anxiety, and old patterns are catching up. You want more than “holding it together.” You want clarity, calm, and the freedom to stop performing and actually feel good again. You’re ready to understand what’s happening inside, break the cycles that drain you, and step into a steadier, more grounded version of yourself.
You get things done. You push through. You handle what others can’t. But lately the pressure, anxiety, and old patterns are catching up. You want more than “holding it together.” You want clarity, calm, and the freedom to stop performing and actually feel good again. You’re ready to understand what’s happening inside, break the cycles that drain you, and step into a steadier, more grounded version of yourself.
Mmere Dane Counseling, LLC (Tangela Francis)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
4 Endorsed
Online Only
Dear New Client, Thank you for beginning this journey, I believe you are making a good decision. Therapy is an inviting place where every single part of you is welcome, even the parts that are uncomfortable to share. I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Virginia with over 10 years of experience as a therapist. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, physical trauma, emotional abuse, and domestic violence.
Dear New Client, Thank you for beginning this journey, I believe you are making a good decision. Therapy is an inviting place where every single part of you is welcome, even the parts that are uncomfortable to share. I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Virginia with over 10 years of experience as a therapist. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, physical trauma, emotional abuse, and domestic violence.
If you are ready to change the way you respond to anxiety and stress, you're in the right place. I work with clients seeking long-term lifestyle changes in the way they approach uncertainty in life, being stuck in thought loops, and obsessive thinking and compulsions. In our work together, we address anxiety and depression, OCD, and/or other mental health concerns through introspection & outward action. We work together in developing insight & creative exploration of self while taking actionable steps to rebuild trust in yourself. You can learn to meet your needs & live through your values, not your anxiety.
If you are ready to change the way you respond to anxiety and stress, you're in the right place. I work with clients seeking long-term lifestyle changes in the way they approach uncertainty in life, being stuck in thought loops, and obsessive thinking and compulsions. In our work together, we address anxiety and depression, OCD, and/or other mental health concerns through introspection & outward action. We work together in developing insight & creative exploration of self while taking actionable steps to rebuild trust in yourself. You can learn to meet your needs & live through your values, not your anxiety.
Honoring your mental health is a vital step towards holistic well-being. The constant demands of technology and the pressure to excel can lead to burnout and emotional distress. Feelings of anxiety and depression often arise when we lose sight of our authentic selves and try to meet external expectations. Let's work together to cultivate a balanced life, where you can thrive in mind, body, and spirit.
Honoring your mental health is a vital step towards holistic well-being. The constant demands of technology and the pressure to excel can lead to burnout and emotional distress. Feelings of anxiety and depression often arise when we lose sight of our authentic selves and try to meet external expectations. Let's work together to cultivate a balanced life, where you can thrive in mind, body, and spirit.
I am Lisa Swann, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Virginia, and I have been a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Addiction Counselor II in the District of Columbia for the last 9 years. I am also a National Certified Counselor (NCC) through the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC). My specialties include depression, suicidal ideation, anxiety, complex trauma, PTSD, sexual trauma, substance abuse, support recovery, grief and loss, low self-esteem, chronic pain, and more. I hold a Bachelor’s in Human Development & Psychology and a Master’s in Counseling.
I am Lisa Swann, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Virginia, and I have been a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Addiction Counselor II in the District of Columbia for the last 9 years. I am also a National Certified Counselor (NCC) through the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC). My specialties include depression, suicidal ideation, anxiety, complex trauma, PTSD, sexual trauma, substance abuse, support recovery, grief and loss, low self-esteem, chronic pain, and more. I hold a Bachelor’s in Human Development & Psychology and a Master’s in Counseling.
As a licensed therapist, I'm passionate about empowering individuals to gain control over their lives. I work with diverse backgrounds, specializing in issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and relationships. I create a non-judgmental space for open exploration, utilizing therapeutic approaches such as CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, and various trauma-informed techniques. I will tailor interventions to your unique needs and together we can dissect root causes, identify patterns, and work towards meaningful changes. Together, we can navigate towards clarity, calm, and joy.
As a licensed therapist, I'm passionate about empowering individuals to gain control over their lives. I work with diverse backgrounds, specializing in issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and relationships. I create a non-judgmental space for open exploration, utilizing therapeutic approaches such as CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, and various trauma-informed techniques. I will tailor interventions to your unique needs and together we can dissect root causes, identify patterns, and work towards meaningful changes. Together, we can navigate towards clarity, calm, and joy.
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Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT) Therapists
What should I expect from rational emotive behavior therapy?
The therapist will work with the individual to recognize rigid thought patterns that sabotage goals and set them back. The objective is to identify, challenge and reframe negative thoughts and enable an individual to understand that they possess control over their emotions and their behavior. This therapy often emphasizes the use of reasoning and self-direction.
Is rational emotive behavior therapy effective?
Rational emotive behavior therapy is evidence-based and is highly effective. It helps a person reframe self-defeating or catastrophizing thoughts and gives them tools to approach a range of circumstances they may encounter post-therapy as well. REBT can bring a person lifelong change, with higher levels of satisfaction, less stress, as well as positive emotional and behavioral habits.
When do I know if I need treatment with rational emotive behavior therapy?
If an individual’s mind is filled with rigid, unreasonable thoughts that dwell in negativity, they may feel stuck. A rational emotive behavior therapist can help a person examine and change their thinking patterns as well as their behavior. This concise and concrete therapy can provide an individual with the coping skills needed for a healthier and more constructive life.
How long does rational emotive behavior therapy last?
REBT therapy treatment is short-term and focused in nature. It can last for a set number of sessions, ending within a few weeks or months. Like any type of therapy, however, sessions depend on the individual, as well as the severity of their condition or problem. The individual may wish to ask the therapist about typical progress and how long they expect treatment to take.