Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Potomac West, Alexandria, VA
I enjoy working with adults one on one and have expertise in treating trauma but also love helping people look for solutions to depression, relationship struggles and different types of anxiety.
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!
I enjoy working with adults one on one and have expertise in treating trauma but also love helping people look for solutions to depression, relationship struggles and different types of anxiety.
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!
Maybe your struggle with trauma, anxiety, depression, or challenging relationships has interfered with knowing and living into your purpose.
I work with the mind and the body. Often our stress, past traumas, and even how we exist in relationships are stored within our physical selves, we will work together to heal this. I combine this approach with other therapies as appropriate, based on your needs, wishes, and goals.
Maybe your struggle with trauma, anxiety, depression, or challenging relationships has interfered with knowing and living into your purpose.
I work with the mind and the body. Often our stress, past traumas, and even how we exist in relationships are stored within our physical selves, we will work together to heal this. I combine this approach with other therapies as appropriate, based on your needs, wishes, and goals.
Lenée N. Essig
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SEP, LFYP-1, RYT200, LLC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Potomac West, Alexandria, VA 22301
I work with individuals living with trauma, depression & anxiety, as well as coping with grief and loss.
Sometimes we just need a safe space to collect our thoughts, name our hurts, explore our desires and work through our fears. I can offer you a space of hope and reprieve. Together, you and I, will work through the anxiety and sadness that is overshadowing your life, and not allowing you to live the full and authentic life that you desire. I work from a somatic (body-centered) approach, while emphasizing mindfulness and eastern philosophy, as well as incorporating cognitive behavioral therapy.
I work with individuals living with trauma, depression & anxiety, as well as coping with grief and loss.
Sometimes we just need a safe space to collect our thoughts, name our hurts, explore our desires and work through our fears. I can offer you a space of hope and reprieve. Together, you and I, will work through the anxiety and sadness that is overshadowing your life, and not allowing you to live the full and authentic life that you desire. I work from a somatic (body-centered) approach, while emphasizing mindfulness and eastern philosophy, as well as incorporating cognitive behavioral therapy.
My role is to be alongside you and help identify any patterns of behavior that are interfering with your life, discuss the ways past trauma, childhood, family, and environment may be reinforcing these, and develop the skills to alter or cope with these patterns more effectively.
Hello, welcome to therapy. My unique approach combines Internal Family Systems, Art Therapy, and Meditation to engage your concerns from an imaginative, creative, and holistic perspective. You will experience progress quickly as I gently help you take an active role in your own healing. My goal for you is to not be in therapy for years, but to learn the techniques you can use on your own to deepen your self awareness and live life through the eyes of your Authentic Self.
My role is to be alongside you and help identify any patterns of behavior that are interfering with your life, discuss the ways past trauma, childhood, family, and environment may be reinforcing these, and develop the skills to alter or cope with these patterns more effectively.
Hello, welcome to therapy. My unique approach combines Internal Family Systems, Art Therapy, and Meditation to engage your concerns from an imaginative, creative, and holistic perspective. You will experience progress quickly as I gently help you take an active role in your own healing. My goal for you is to not be in therapy for years, but to learn the techniques you can use on your own to deepen your self awareness and live life through the eyes of your Authentic Self.
Dr. Deborah Grodzicki
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD
Verified Verified
Potomac West, Alexandria, VA 22301
I work with individuals and couples, specializing in trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions.
My practice is influenced by Behavioral, Humanistic, and Mindfulness-based psychotherapies. I use a unique blend of compassion and collaborative learning, integrating evidence-based techniques like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy with person-centered, interpersonal, and existential approaches.
I work with individuals and couples, specializing in trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions.
My practice is influenced by Behavioral, Humanistic, and Mindfulness-based psychotherapies. I use a unique blend of compassion and collaborative learning, integrating evidence-based techniques like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy with person-centered, interpersonal, and existential approaches.
Sammy Kirk
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Potomac West, Alexandria, VA 22301
Specializing in IFS and trauma treatments.
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.
Specializing in IFS and trauma treatments.
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.
And if you have PTSD, I can quickly diagnose dissociative and other disorders so you can tackle your problems now, and live your best life sooner.
You belong to the LGBTQ community, and you seem to have been struggling all your life with being somehow different and up against discrimination, humiliation, even downright abuse.
And if you have PTSD, I can quickly diagnose dissociative and other disorders so you can tackle your problems now, and live your best life sooner.
You belong to the LGBTQ community, and you seem to have been struggling all your life with being somehow different and up against discrimination, humiliation, even downright abuse.
Andrada Florescu
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Potomac West, Alexandria, VA 22301
I have experience working with adults and teens who are struggling with trauma, grief, depression, and chronic pain.
I use EMDR to support you move past traumatic events that keep you stuck and unhappy. Through Hypnotherapy, I help you stop negative thoughts, manage chronic pain, and heal from grief. With KAP, I help you confront and process unresolved trauma, anxiety, depression and other mental health challenges in a safe and supportive environment.
I have experience working with adults and teens who are struggling with trauma, grief, depression, and chronic pain.
I use EMDR to support you move past traumatic events that keep you stuck and unhappy. Through Hypnotherapy, I help you stop negative thoughts, manage chronic pain, and heal from grief. With KAP, I help you confront and process unresolved trauma, anxiety, depression and other mental health challenges in a safe and supportive environment.
My ideal client(s) are those struggling with both trauma and relationships.
I have an MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the College of William and Mary. I specialize in Military and Veterans. I also have a PhD in a different field. In the past, I worked in public health and social services, with experience in homelessness, public health, and HIV/AIDS. I am trained in Imago relational therapy.
My ideal client(s) are those struggling with both trauma and relationships.
I have an MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the College of William and Mary. I specialize in Military and Veterans. I also have a PhD in a different field. In the past, I worked in public health and social services, with experience in homelessness, public health, and HIV/AIDS. I am trained in Imago relational therapy.
Nancy Reder
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Potomac West, Alexandria, VA 22301
I'll help you connect to new, productive responses in relationships; loss; trauma; and difficult circumstances.
I'm certified in Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy, EMDR, Sensorimotor Trauma Psychotherapy, & expressive therapy. Each moment guides our choice of approach. I've taught many years at a prominent school for therapists. My meditation practice ensures grounded sessions regardless of the intensity of the what we address. I am committed to anti-racism.
I'll help you connect to new, productive responses in relationships; loss; trauma; and difficult circumstances.
I'm certified in Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy, EMDR, Sensorimotor Trauma Psychotherapy, & expressive therapy. Each moment guides our choice of approach. I've taught many years at a prominent school for therapists. My meditation practice ensures grounded sessions regardless of the intensity of the what we address. I am committed to anti-racism.
Rebecca Newkirk
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
Potomac West, Alexandria, VA 22301
Once I identified trauma as my passion, I decided to train in EMDR in 2018, IFS in 2020, and attachment focused EMDR In 2023 through the Parnell Institute.
If only the image you have perfected projecting were true. Everyone seems to buy it; that you are as calm, confident, and competent as you portray yourself to be. Meanwhile, you walk around feeling like a little girl wearing her mother’s heels. The worst part is always worrying about being “found out” as the fraud that you know yourself to be. It makes it hard to be really emotionally available and honest in your relationships and you always end up feeling so alone. All the success in your professional life just makes you feel like you have that much more to lose when someone really sees what you are desperately trying to hide.
Once I identified trauma as my passion, I decided to train in EMDR in 2018, IFS in 2020, and attachment focused EMDR In 2023 through the Parnell Institute.
If only the image you have perfected projecting were true. Everyone seems to buy it; that you are as calm, confident, and competent as you portray yourself to be. Meanwhile, you walk around feeling like a little girl wearing her mother’s heels. The worst part is always worrying about being “found out” as the fraud that you know yourself to be. It makes it hard to be really emotionally available and honest in your relationships and you always end up feeling so alone. All the success in your professional life just makes you feel like you have that much more to lose when someone really sees what you are desperately trying to hide.
Meet Our Trauma and PTSD Therapists
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bethany Larson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Potomac West, Alexandria, VA 22301
Whether you are facing complex trauma, grief, infertility, relationship troubles, or major crises and transitions, I am here to join you on the healing journey.
IFS therapy is a collaborative, non-pathologizing, evidenced-based approach that offers an empowering view of our internal worlds to create lasting emotional change. For years I have studied and practiced IFS both personally and professionally. I have felt and seen the profound healing qualities it offers and feel honored to share it with you.
Whether you are facing complex trauma, grief, infertility, relationship troubles, or major crises and transitions, I am here to join you on the healing journey.
IFS therapy is a collaborative, non-pathologizing, evidenced-based approach that offers an empowering view of our internal worlds to create lasting emotional change. For years I have studied and practiced IFS both personally and professionally. I have felt and seen the profound healing qualities it offers and feel honored to share it with you.
I will give you tools to help you heal from past trauma, decrease stress, and learn to manage overthinking.
Are you a young professional or college student struggling with the pressures of everyday life while also battling intrusive thoughts, obsessions and compulsions, or past traumas? Do you stay awake in bed thinking about all the choices you made today or worrying about other people’s opinions? Or maybe you're trying to juggle excelling in your career, maintaining friendships, attending countless social events, and navigating the complexities of dating apps. Wouldn't it be amazing to finally have the energy to accomplish your goals and stop feeling stuck all the time? It doesn't have to be this hard. With therapy, I can help you.
I will give you tools to help you heal from past trauma, decrease stress, and learn to manage overthinking.
Are you a young professional or college student struggling with the pressures of everyday life while also battling intrusive thoughts, obsessions and compulsions, or past traumas? Do you stay awake in bed thinking about all the choices you made today or worrying about other people’s opinions? Or maybe you're trying to juggle excelling in your career, maintaining friendships, attending countless social events, and navigating the complexities of dating apps. Wouldn't it be amazing to finally have the energy to accomplish your goals and stop feeling stuck all the time? It doesn't have to be this hard. With therapy, I can help you.
I have many years of experience working with clients who have experienced trauma, domestic violence, and low self-esteem.
Have you tried to solve the problems in your life on your own and realized you need help from someone else? Are you stressed out and anxious? I utilize a variety of therapeutic approaches and techniques based on the client's needs. Regardless of the approach, I assist my clients think about the issues they’re facing from a different lens. By changing the way you think, you can feel empowered to enact great change in your life. Together, we can break down the seemingly insurmountable barriers you feel in your life.
I have many years of experience working with clients who have experienced trauma, domestic violence, and low self-esteem.
Have you tried to solve the problems in your life on your own and realized you need help from someone else? Are you stressed out and anxious? I utilize a variety of therapeutic approaches and techniques based on the client's needs. Regardless of the approach, I assist my clients think about the issues they’re facing from a different lens. By changing the way you think, you can feel empowered to enact great change in your life. Together, we can break down the seemingly insurmountable barriers you feel in your life.
Melanie Froemke
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW, LCSW-C, RPT-S, e-RYT
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Serves Area
By developing a strong therapeutic relationship grounded in compassion and kindness, I create a safe and healing space for each client to explore insights, develop skills, process trauma, losses, and life transitions.
I specialize in working with issues of complex trauma, anxiety, grief & loss, working with neurodivergent individuals and adjustment. I am a Certified EMDR clinician with training and experience in trauma-sensitive yoga, CBT, mindfulness & mind/body, expressive arts, sand therapy, and play therapy.
By developing a strong therapeutic relationship grounded in compassion and kindness, I create a safe and healing space for each client to explore insights, develop skills, process trauma, losses, and life transitions.
I specialize in working with issues of complex trauma, anxiety, grief & loss, working with neurodivergent individuals and adjustment. I am a Certified EMDR clinician with training and experience in trauma-sensitive yoga, CBT, mindfulness & mind/body, expressive arts, sand therapy, and play therapy.
Monarch Counseling Group, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Monarch Counseling Group believes therapy should be a collaborative effort, often utilizing trauma work, empowerment, mindfulness techniques, psychoeducation, and relaxation skills.
Now Accepting Clients in Florida and Virginia! Monarch Counseling Group LLC brings together experts in the field of Mental Health serving all of VA, FL and WA through virtual therapy. Our practice has licensed and experienced, fully virtual clinicians who hold certifications and additional trainings to work in their field. Additionally we offer EMDR therapists that can work in Washington, Virginia and Florida.
Monarch Counseling Group believes therapy should be a collaborative effort, often utilizing trauma work, empowerment, mindfulness techniques, psychoeducation, and relaxation skills.
Now Accepting Clients in Florida and Virginia! Monarch Counseling Group LLC brings together experts in the field of Mental Health serving all of VA, FL and WA through virtual therapy. Our practice has licensed and experienced, fully virtual clinicians who hold certifications and additional trainings to work in their field. Additionally we offer EMDR therapists that can work in Washington, Virginia and Florida.
Whether it be depression, anxiety, grief, trauma or something that is unable to be categorized, I am here to walk with you through this journey.
During my journey, I came close to giving up, however I persevered. I now work to support others who wish to overcome obstacles in their lives that are holding them back from their own goals.
Whether it be depression, anxiety, grief, trauma or something that is unable to be categorized, I am here to walk with you through this journey.
During my journey, I came close to giving up, however I persevered. I now work to support others who wish to overcome obstacles in their lives that are holding them back from their own goals.
Grief is more than death - grief is in betrayal, trauma, life-altering diagnosis, pregnancy/baby loss, divorce & infidelity, family rejection & traumatic grief like suicide or violence.
I specialize in supporting adults through all forms of grief. Clients come to me seeking a therapist with the authenticity, expertise & warmth to help them through loss. My extensive personal & professional experiences with grief inform my integrative approach. I am trained in EMDR, IFS, somatic & psychedelic therapy & personalize therapy treatment for you.
Grief is more than death - grief is in betrayal, trauma, life-altering diagnosis, pregnancy/baby loss, divorce & infidelity, family rejection & traumatic grief like suicide or violence.
I specialize in supporting adults through all forms of grief. Clients come to me seeking a therapist with the authenticity, expertise & warmth to help them through loss. My extensive personal & professional experiences with grief inform my integrative approach. I am trained in EMDR, IFS, somatic & psychedelic therapy & personalize therapy treatment for you.
M. Narsis Hiemstra
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NLP, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I have specialized experience with treating depression, trauma/ PTSD, relationship problems, and addiction.
Therapy should be the least stressful experience you have in your day. Let's forget those unnecessary anxieties and inconveniences that come along with leaving home. Think of therapy as your moment of self-care in your busy week. Wear your comfy clothes, find a relaxing private spot in your home, and pop out your phone or laptop. No need to impress or stress, I'll be me and you be you! Low key, no judgment, just a caring professional here to support you through life situations. I want to help you feel comfortable and supported, which is why I offer services through my telehealth-based practice.
I have specialized experience with treating depression, trauma/ PTSD, relationship problems, and addiction.
Therapy should be the least stressful experience you have in your day. Let's forget those unnecessary anxieties and inconveniences that come along with leaving home. Think of therapy as your moment of self-care in your busy week. Wear your comfy clothes, find a relaxing private spot in your home, and pop out your phone or laptop. No need to impress or stress, I'll be me and you be you! Low key, no judgment, just a caring professional here to support you through life situations. I want to help you feel comfortable and supported, which is why I offer services through my telehealth-based practice.
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Trauma and PTSD Therapists
When should I seek treatment for trauma?
Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.
How long does trauma therapy take?
Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.
What happens if trauma is left untreated?
Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.
Can PTSD come back after treatment?
It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.