Spirituality Therapists in Potomac West, Alexandria, VA
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.
If you've been taught that your thoughts can't be trusted, your emotions are dangerous, or your body is shameful, you may be carrying the impact of high-control religious systems—whether you recognize it as religious trauma or not. Maybe you're navigating family estrangement, struggling with anxiety over the state of the world, or feeling disconnected from your intuition. These experiences don’t have to define your future. Therapy offers a space to untangle these beliefs, reconnect with yourself, and move toward a more grounded, authentic way of being.
If you've been taught that your thoughts can't be trusted, your emotions are dangerous, or your body is shameful, you may be carrying the impact of high-control religious systems—whether you recognize it as religious trauma or not. Maybe you're navigating family estrangement, struggling with anxiety over the state of the world, or feeling disconnected from your intuition. These experiences don’t have to define your future. Therapy offers a space to untangle these beliefs, reconnect with yourself, and move toward a more grounded, authentic way of being.
In addition to seeing individuals and couples, I guide groups on 'care of the soul', loss and grief and spirituality.
My background includes pastoral counseling, philosophy and religion, as well as training in psychology.
In addition to seeing individuals and couples, I guide groups on 'care of the soul', loss and grief and spirituality.
My background includes pastoral counseling, philosophy and religion, as well as training in psychology.
If you've ever dreaded going to therapy because of therapists who did not appear to genuinely be listening or said things that did not resonate with your beliefs, I'm your person. I enjoy living in the corners and at the fringes of what stereotypical therapy might look like. It is important to me that those who are outcasts, quirky, different, neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, and the marginalized feel heard. When we work together, I want you to feel like you matter (because you do). Our time together is valuable to me. My job is to work myself out of a job by giving you the tools you need to succeed- not to hold you hostage for more copays.
If you've ever dreaded going to therapy because of therapists who did not appear to genuinely be listening or said things that did not resonate with your beliefs, I'm your person. I enjoy living in the corners and at the fringes of what stereotypical therapy might look like. It is important to me that those who are outcasts, quirky, different, neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, and the marginalized feel heard. When we work together, I want you to feel like you matter (because you do). Our time together is valuable to me. My job is to work myself out of a job by giving you the tools you need to succeed- not to hold you hostage for more copays.
I embark with you on a deep dive to release the past and move confidently towards your future. My priority is to provide a safe space for you to feel heard and understood. I have experience working with adults and teens struggling with complex trauma, anxiety, grief, and depression. My holistic approach integrates mind, body, and spirit techniques to uncover and strengthen your authentic Self. I am trained in EMDR, Hypnosis, MBSR, and Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP).
I embark with you on a deep dive to release the past and move confidently towards your future. My priority is to provide a safe space for you to feel heard and understood. I have experience working with adults and teens struggling with complex trauma, anxiety, grief, and depression. My holistic approach integrates mind, body, and spirit techniques to uncover and strengthen your authentic Self. I am trained in EMDR, Hypnosis, MBSR, and Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP).
As a therapist and musician, I work to create a space that welcomes and inspires you to see new possibilities, discover your inner voice, create deeper connections in your life, and move steadily toward your dreams.
As a therapist and musician, I work to create a space that welcomes and inspires you to see new possibilities, discover your inner voice, create deeper connections in your life, and move steadily toward your dreams.
I offer mental health assessments (for diagnostic clarification) and AuDHD testing as a supportive way to help individuals gain clarity, understanding, and confidence as they navigate their life's journey. My assessment process is collaborative and compassionate, honoring each person’s unique story, strengths, and cultural context. By gently making sense of patterns and experiences and providing clear, personalized recommendations, assessment can open the door to insight and self-understanding. The primary goal is to help you feel empowered, hopeful, and better equipped to take meaningful next steps toward growth and well-being.
I offer mental health assessments (for diagnostic clarification) and AuDHD testing as a supportive way to help individuals gain clarity, understanding, and confidence as they navigate their life's journey. My assessment process is collaborative and compassionate, honoring each person’s unique story, strengths, and cultural context. By gently making sense of patterns and experiences and providing clear, personalized recommendations, assessment can open the door to insight and self-understanding. The primary goal is to help you feel empowered, hopeful, and better equipped to take meaningful next steps toward growth and well-being.
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.
Feeling stuck in your life? Are depression, anxiety, or trauma symptoms persisting despite medications or years of talk therapy? Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy offers a holistic alternative that integrates mind, body, and spirit. I combine somatic-based practices with ketamine to help clients access deeper healing, release old patterns, and restore a sense of calm and connection. My goal is to help people heal faster, break through barriers, and move toward the level of wellbeing they desire—so they can live more fully and freely.
Feeling stuck in your life? Are depression, anxiety, or trauma symptoms persisting despite medications or years of talk therapy? Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy offers a holistic alternative that integrates mind, body, and spirit. I combine somatic-based practices with ketamine to help clients access deeper healing, release old patterns, and restore a sense of calm and connection. My goal is to help people heal faster, break through barriers, and move toward the level of wellbeing they desire—so they can live more fully and freely.
Life can be hard. Sometimes we find ourselves in need of support beyond what family and friends can offer. Whether you are trying it for the first time or you've decided to return, therapy is a safe place to process, grow, and heal.
My approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, strength-based, and trauma-informed. My theoretical orientation is interpersonal, which integrates interventions from attachment, cognitive-behavioral, and psychodynamic theories to best fit each client’s needs. Additionally, I have completed advanced training in Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT).
Life can be hard. Sometimes we find ourselves in need of support beyond what family and friends can offer. Whether you are trying it for the first time or you've decided to return, therapy is a safe place to process, grow, and heal.
My approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, strength-based, and trauma-informed. My theoretical orientation is interpersonal, which integrates interventions from attachment, cognitive-behavioral, and psychodynamic theories to best fit each client’s needs. Additionally, I have completed advanced training in Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT).
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.
Sammy Kirk
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW
3 Endorsed
Potomac West, Alexandria, VA 22301
Do you have a sense that something about your childhood is affecting you as an adult? Maybe you can put your finger on exactly what it is, or maybe you are just seeing patterns in your life & relationships that have you wondering if there’s something deeper behind it. Past therapy experiences may have been helpful in some ways, but you seem to keep getting stuck. It feels like anxiety and self-doubt are the ones controlling the direction of your life, not what is true and authentic to you. You’re ready to address these things at the source, so you can finally work with your inner critic and regain control of your life.
Do you have a sense that something about your childhood is affecting you as an adult? Maybe you can put your finger on exactly what it is, or maybe you are just seeing patterns in your life & relationships that have you wondering if there’s something deeper behind it. Past therapy experiences may have been helpful in some ways, but you seem to keep getting stuck. It feels like anxiety and self-doubt are the ones controlling the direction of your life, not what is true and authentic to you. You’re ready to address these things at the source, so you can finally work with your inner critic and regain control of your life.
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.
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.
Michael Payne
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
1 Endorsed
Potomac West, Alexandria, VA 22301
I have extensive experience on such issues as depression, anxiety, OCD, grief & loss, addiction, self-esteem, sexual minorities, spirituality, relationships, career stalemates, lack of fulfillment, and difficult transitions.
Whether you're looking to set a new course in life, heal a wounded heart, break from unhealthy habits, I can teach you strategies and skills to become the person you want to be. Any positive change requires awareness, determination, and effort. At heartsandmindshealth, my goal is to improve your mental health and well-being. I take an insight-oriented, solution-focused approach to our work, After setting mutually-determined treatment objectives, I help individuals, couples, and groups achieve life goals, heal emotional wounds, become "unstuck", or break free from unhealthy patterns.
I have extensive experience on such issues as depression, anxiety, OCD, grief & loss, addiction, self-esteem, sexual minorities, spirituality, relationships, career stalemates, lack of fulfillment, and difficult transitions.
Whether you're looking to set a new course in life, heal a wounded heart, break from unhealthy habits, I can teach you strategies and skills to become the person you want to be. Any positive change requires awareness, determination, and effort. At heartsandmindshealth, my goal is to improve your mental health and well-being. I take an insight-oriented, solution-focused approach to our work, After setting mutually-determined treatment objectives, I help individuals, couples, and groups achieve life goals, heal emotional wounds, become "unstuck", or break free from unhealthy patterns.
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.
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.
I specialize in eating disorders, OCD, and anxiety. I enjoy working with high achievers, people pleasers, eldest sisters, academic validation-seekers, and neurodivergent maskers. My clinical approach pulls from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Inference-based CBT, and Radically Open DBT. I love helping people improve their quality of life through increased flexibility, openness, playfulness, and interdependence.
I believe that the key to mental health is true connection to body, mind, spirit, and community. If you want to feel less lonely, anxious, and rigid, reach out! I may be a good fit for you.
I specialize in eating disorders, OCD, and anxiety. I enjoy working with high achievers, people pleasers, eldest sisters, academic validation-seekers, and neurodivergent maskers. My clinical approach pulls from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Inference-based CBT, and Radically Open DBT. I love helping people improve their quality of life through increased flexibility, openness, playfulness, and interdependence.
I believe that the key to mental health is true connection to body, mind, spirit, and community. If you want to feel less lonely, anxious, and rigid, reach out! I may be a good fit for you.
The Counseling Center of Virginia is a team of therapists who are dedicated to helping people live fulfilling lives. Our focus is on providing relatively short-term therapy treatments that use structured, evidence-based methods to achieve positive, long-lasting results. We believe in helping individuals, couples, and families make life-enhancing changes and transitions, and are committed to doing so in a way that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion.
The Counseling Center of Virginia is a team of therapists who are dedicated to helping people live fulfilling lives. Our focus is on providing relatively short-term therapy treatments that use structured, evidence-based methods to achieve positive, long-lasting results. We believe in helping individuals, couples, and families make life-enhancing changes and transitions, and are committed to doing so in a way that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion.
If you are stuck in your career or are wondering whether it's time for a change, I know I can help. I bring to my clients the wisdom from the successes I've had as a Harvard MBA, as an advertising executive with one of America's top advertising agencies, as president of an innovative not-for profit, and as a successful entrepreneur. I also have a strong clinical background of 25+ years in private practice as a licensed psychotherapist. This variety and breadth gives me a unique ability to view problems from multiple perspectives, creating strategically sound, actionable solutions.
If you are stuck in your career or are wondering whether it's time for a change, I know I can help. I bring to my clients the wisdom from the successes I've had as a Harvard MBA, as an advertising executive with one of America's top advertising agencies, as president of an innovative not-for profit, and as a successful entrepreneur. I also have a strong clinical background of 25+ years in private practice as a licensed psychotherapist. This variety and breadth gives me a unique ability to view problems from multiple perspectives, creating strategically sound, actionable solutions.
I provide therapy and clinical supervision in Alexandria, Virginia. I am currently taking both new clients and new clinical supervisees. I want therapy to be an enjoyable experience. I want people to look forward to their sessions and it's also important to me that my client's feel like we are working together in a collaboration. My assistant's name is Donna, she helps me with scheduling and answering my phone.
I provide therapy and clinical supervision in Alexandria, Virginia. I am currently taking both new clients and new clinical supervisees. I want therapy to be an enjoyable experience. I want people to look forward to their sessions and it's also important to me that my client's feel like we are working together in a collaboration. My assistant's name is Donna, she helps me with scheduling and answering my phone.
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What should I expect from therapy that incorporates a focus on spirituality?
Spirituality can mean different things to different individuals, depending on their experiences, beliefs, and life histories. Some individuals focus on strengthening their belief system, while others experience spirituality in secular ways, such as through meditation, yoga, or by spending time in nature. Clients can expect a therapist to help guide and grow their spirituality through any of these techniques, encouraging the individual to cope with the challenges they face and develop strategies to build resilience and purpose to improve their outlook in life.
What are the most common treatments that include spirituality?
There are several treatments that incorporate spirituality. Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) helps a person examine and reframe their negative thoughts and behaviors. Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) focuses on emotional acceptance and psychological flexibility. Existential therapy is most often used to address anxiety, depression, grief, loneliness, apathy, despair, questions of identity, and feelings of purposelessness and existential dread. Transpersonal therapy focuses on a client’s spirituality and meaning in life and may incorporate techniques including meditation, visualization, hypnotherapy, dream analysis, and or breathwork.
Can therapy incorporating spirituality help atheistic or agnostic individuals?
Yes. For non-believers, spirituality can offer benefits including a greater sense of connection to others and to the natural world. An interest in spirituality may also spur individuals to pursue mindfulness practices, or to contemplate their purpose in life and how to achieve it.
How effective is spirituality as a therapeutic remedy?
Research suggests spirituality is generally beneficial for individuals. It is correlated with better health habits, such as less substance use, and an improved capacity to cope with stress and other mental health challenges. Increased spirituality can lead individuals to become more empathic and less materialistic, as well.