Weight Loss Therapists in Potomac West, Alexandria, VA
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.
Chronic disease affects far more than just the body, it takes a toll on one's mental health, emotional well-being, and daily functioning. Every day brings its own set of challenges—pain, fatigue, unpredictable symptoms, and the pressure to keep up with work, family, and daily responsibilities. You might find yourself pushing through discomfort just to appear “okay,” even when you’re running on empty inside. Over time, this constant effort can lead to feelings of exhaustion, frustration, and discouragement. You may notice your mood shifting, your patience thinning, or your sleep becoming restless. You're ready for change.
Chronic disease affects far more than just the body, it takes a toll on one's mental health, emotional well-being, and daily functioning. Every day brings its own set of challenges—pain, fatigue, unpredictable symptoms, and the pressure to keep up with work, family, and daily responsibilities. You might find yourself pushing through discomfort just to appear “okay,” even when you’re running on empty inside. Over time, this constant effort can lead to feelings of exhaustion, frustration, and discouragement. You may notice your mood shifting, your patience thinning, or your sleep becoming restless. You're ready for change.
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.
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.
I work with individuals who are ready to make meaningful changes and who need a therapist that listens deeply, thinks critically, and provides both clarity and actionable steps towards growth. My approach is straightforward, focusing on what will work best for you without unnecessary jargon or filler. Therapy with me is focused, practical, and designed to equip you with the tools you need to tackle life’s challenges head-on.
I work with individuals who are ready to make meaningful changes and who need a therapist that listens deeply, thinks critically, and provides both clarity and actionable steps towards growth. My approach is straightforward, focusing on what will work best for you without unnecessary jargon or filler. Therapy with me is focused, practical, and designed to equip you with the tools you need to tackle life’s challenges head-on.
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.
Whether you’re managing persistent pain, seeking weight loss support, or ready to break free from silent suffering, you’ll find care here in a safe, non-judgmental environment.
As a Nurse Practitioner, I blend advanced medical training with a compassionate, patient centered approach. At Z&Z Wellness, I provide ketamine therapy, targeted vitamin support, and integrative care for treatment-resistant mood disorders, chronic pain, and weightloss helping ease symptoms, restore quality of life, and bring balance back to themind and body.
Whether you’re managing persistent pain, seeking weight loss support, or ready to break free from silent suffering, you’ll find care here in a safe, non-judgmental environment.
As a Nurse Practitioner, I blend advanced medical training with a compassionate, patient centered approach. At Z&Z Wellness, I provide ketamine therapy, targeted vitamin support, and integrative care for treatment-resistant mood disorders, chronic pain, and weightloss helping ease symptoms, restore quality of life, and bring balance back to themind and body.
Welcome....and so glad you are reaching out for support.
My private practice focuses on supporting Professional Adults of Virginia and abroad, seeking a safe and welcoming space. My style is warm, thorough, and compassionate while providing a concierge-level experience tailored to each client’s unique needs. I offer self-scheduling, and current availability for in-person and Telehealth counseling. Together we can address your current concerns together using a holistic and personalized approach. If you are seeking couples counseling please call or set up a free consultation.
Welcome....and so glad you are reaching out for support.
My private practice focuses on supporting Professional Adults of Virginia and abroad, seeking a safe and welcoming space. My style is warm, thorough, and compassionate while providing a concierge-level experience tailored to each client’s unique needs. I offer self-scheduling, and current availability for in-person and Telehealth counseling. Together we can address your current concerns together using a holistic and personalized approach. If you are seeking couples counseling please call or set up a free consultation.
Greetings and welcome! I am the founder of Hall Counseling Services. We work with individuals, families, and couples and are happy to provide a safe space for everyone. If you are struggling with a major life event or simply need a professional to help you process and manage your thoughts, we are here for you. Our website provides pictures and biographies for each of our clinicians. When you call or email us, we will pair you with the appropriate clinician and schedule your intake appointment. If you simply have questions about the therapy process, we also offer free 15 minute consultations. We look forward to working with you.
Greetings and welcome! I am the founder of Hall Counseling Services. We work with individuals, families, and couples and are happy to provide a safe space for everyone. If you are struggling with a major life event or simply need a professional to help you process and manage your thoughts, we are here for you. Our website provides pictures and biographies for each of our clinicians. When you call or email us, we will pair you with the appropriate clinician and schedule your intake appointment. If you simply have questions about the therapy process, we also offer free 15 minute consultations. We look forward to working with you.
Whatever you're walking through, I'm here to be a guide and mirror along that journey. I offer a warm and accepting environment to folks of all backgrounds, circumstances, and identities. Using a combination of talk therapy and more formal, technique-heavy interventions, I help my clients connect with their inner wisdom and achieve powerful shifts in perspective and behavior. Together we will explore the relationship between past and present, deconstruct self-defeating patterns, and tune into your own inner roadmap for wellbeing.
Whatever you're walking through, I'm here to be a guide and mirror along that journey. I offer a warm and accepting environment to folks of all backgrounds, circumstances, and identities. Using a combination of talk therapy and more formal, technique-heavy interventions, I help my clients connect with their inner wisdom and achieve powerful shifts in perspective and behavior. Together we will explore the relationship between past and present, deconstruct self-defeating patterns, and tune into your own inner roadmap for wellbeing.
The decision to start therapy and the challenge of choosing a therapist can be quite daunting. It's personal. I get it. I believe everyone can heal themselves. My focus as a therapist is to provide supportive guidance, allowing you the space you need to explore and heal. I believe that those participating in therapy have a strong desire to resolve obstacles in their life so they can live a happy and fulfilled existence. May you continue on your journey and take the next step forward.
The decision to start therapy and the challenge of choosing a therapist can be quite daunting. It's personal. I get it. I believe everyone can heal themselves. My focus as a therapist is to provide supportive guidance, allowing you the space you need to explore and heal. I believe that those participating in therapy have a strong desire to resolve obstacles in their life so they can live a happy and fulfilled existence. May you continue on your journey and take the next step forward.
An experienced LPC with 28yrs (over 25 yrs post-masters) behavioral health experience working with people across the lifespan. My hope is to work with persons struggling with anxiety, depression & relationships, to improve their lives. I specialize in anxiety, depression, grief & bereavement. Expertise in working with persons who struggle with addictions, anger management, antisocial behavior, personality, mood and other mental health disorders, parenting/child issues, boundaries, family/couple issues, stress, trauma, military service/spouse, etc in working towards reduction of pain & barriers to their best life.
An experienced LPC with 28yrs (over 25 yrs post-masters) behavioral health experience working with people across the lifespan. My hope is to work with persons struggling with anxiety, depression & relationships, to improve their lives. I specialize in anxiety, depression, grief & bereavement. Expertise in working with persons who struggle with addictions, anger management, antisocial behavior, personality, mood and other mental health disorders, parenting/child issues, boundaries, family/couple issues, stress, trauma, military service/spouse, etc in working towards reduction of pain & barriers to their best life.
It takes a lot of courage to be vulnerable in the face of all the issues life throws our way. Sometimes these issues seem out of our control and impossible to resolve. These hardships force us to neglect our emotions, resulting in depression, anxiety, anger and more. Therapy brings healing and provides an outlet for you to express your feelings, work out problems in a healthy way and learn methods and tools to become autonomous over your life. No matter what season of life you are in, together we can work through your issues and achieve the goals you want.
It takes a lot of courage to be vulnerable in the face of all the issues life throws our way. Sometimes these issues seem out of our control and impossible to resolve. These hardships force us to neglect our emotions, resulting in depression, anxiety, anger and more. Therapy brings healing and provides an outlet for you to express your feelings, work out problems in a healthy way and learn methods and tools to become autonomous over your life. No matter what season of life you are in, together we can work through your issues and achieve the goals you want.
My ideal client can be anyone. I approach counseling from a wellness model, which means that I believe that people are inherently good, and that people tend to thrive under the right conditions. I am most interested in creating deep and lasting changes, and for most people this is long-term work. My clients tend to find me warm and approachable, but also clear and direct in my communication.
My ideal client can be anyone. I approach counseling from a wellness model, which means that I believe that people are inherently good, and that people tend to thrive under the right conditions. I am most interested in creating deep and lasting changes, and for most people this is long-term work. My clients tend to find me warm and approachable, but also clear and direct in my communication.
Marianna J Patente
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-VA, LCPC-MD, MEd
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
Are you struggling with communication and/ or intimacy in your relationship with your partner? Are there issues from your past which you find it hard to move beyond? Do you find it difficult to like and/or accept yourself? Or do you feel sad or worried a lot of the time? If you answered yes to any of these questions, perhaps I can help. I have 25 years of experience in private practice working with these types of issues, helping couples and individuals move forward and feel more fulfilled in their lives.
Are you struggling with communication and/ or intimacy in your relationship with your partner? Are there issues from your past which you find it hard to move beyond? Do you find it difficult to like and/or accept yourself? Or do you feel sad or worried a lot of the time? If you answered yes to any of these questions, perhaps I can help. I have 25 years of experience in private practice working with these types of issues, helping couples and individuals move forward and feel more fulfilled in their lives.
Morgan Hale Cobb
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
I believe the goal of therapy is for clients to gain personal insight and understanding of themselves. When individuals understand themselves, they are able to change the way they respond to situations and grow into their fullest potential. I use emotional focused and somatic techniques to guide clients to gain insight through experience. As a counselor, I help clients practice and experience mindfulness and other techniques for self-regulation. We don't have to be victims of our emotions or our past experiences. Through counseling, my aim is to walk with clients as they integrate past experiences with personal meaning and purpose.
I believe the goal of therapy is for clients to gain personal insight and understanding of themselves. When individuals understand themselves, they are able to change the way they respond to situations and grow into their fullest potential. I use emotional focused and somatic techniques to guide clients to gain insight through experience. As a counselor, I help clients practice and experience mindfulness and other techniques for self-regulation. We don't have to be victims of our emotions or our past experiences. Through counseling, my aim is to walk with clients as they integrate past experiences with personal meaning and purpose.
Paramount Concepts and Wellness, LLC -Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, M Ed2, LPC-S
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
Paramount Concepts and Wellness is concerned with the Whole Wellness of you. The belief is that everyone can experience Whole Health, even when Mental and Physical illness is present. Services of Mental and Physical health are provided to improve, create, restore, maintain or support your well being. ….The PARAMOUNT EXPERIENCES!
Paramount Concepts and Wellness is concerned with the Whole Wellness of you. The belief is that everyone can experience Whole Health, even when Mental and Physical illness is present. Services of Mental and Physical health are provided to improve, create, restore, maintain or support your well being. ….The PARAMOUNT EXPERIENCES!
Online Therapists
I believe the foundation of effective therapy is a genuine, meaningful connection. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where clients feel understood as they work through challenges and gain new insights. Together, we’ll explore what’s holding you back and move toward healthier ways of coping and relating.
I specialize in helping individuals and couples navigate relationship struggles, whether that means building stronger connections, healing after a breakup, working through marital conflict or infidelity, or managing the stress of family separation and reentry.
I believe the foundation of effective therapy is a genuine, meaningful connection. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where clients feel understood as they work through challenges and gain new insights. Together, we’ll explore what’s holding you back and move toward healthier ways of coping and relating.
I specialize in helping individuals and couples navigate relationship struggles, whether that means building stronger connections, healing after a breakup, working through marital conflict or infidelity, or managing the stress of family separation and reentry.
Welcome. Our large practice has openings! We focus on the relationship with your therapist. Working through conflicts or past pain happens through experiencing, not just through merely reading or thinking about things. Gaining self acceptance and discovering how to bring an open heart to your family or intimate relationships does not come simply from acquiring an insight, or from reading a "how to" book. It starts with the healing relationship... and the only way you will find out how comfortable you might feel with your therapist is to talk to them. My focus in treatment is on the relationship.
Welcome. Our large practice has openings! We focus on the relationship with your therapist. Working through conflicts or past pain happens through experiencing, not just through merely reading or thinking about things. Gaining self acceptance and discovering how to bring an open heart to your family or intimate relationships does not come simply from acquiring an insight, or from reading a "how to" book. It starts with the healing relationship... and the only way you will find out how comfortable you might feel with your therapist is to talk to them. My focus in treatment is on the relationship.
I strive to create a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where individuals feel comfortable exploring their thoughts and emotions. Through this process, I help clients build self-awareness and reflect on patterns and behaviors that may be holding them back. Together, we work on developing practical coping and problem-solving skills to navigate life’s challenges, strengthen healthy and meaningful relationships, and cultivate self-compassion and self-acceptance.
I strive to create a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where individuals feel comfortable exploring their thoughts and emotions. Through this process, I help clients build self-awareness and reflect on patterns and behaviors that may be holding them back. Together, we work on developing practical coping and problem-solving skills to navigate life’s challenges, strengthen healthy and meaningful relationships, and cultivate self-compassion and self-acceptance.
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Weight Loss Therapists
What is the relationship between weight management and mental health?
Mental health can be significantly influenced by one's physical health, so overall improvements in one's quality of life as a result of improved physical functioning from weight loss can have an overall positive impact on an individual's mental health and allow them to engage more readily in everyday activities. In addition, many strategies used to manage weight, such as exercise and maintaining a healthy diet, are also associated with reducing the symptoms of common mental health conditions, such as anxiety or depression. Individuals may also benefit from the improved self-esteem and self-efficacy that can come with successful weight management.
What is the psychological approach to losing weight?
While there are no specific therapy modalities specifically for weight loss, common psychological therapies can be highly effective in helping clients make lasting lifestyle changes. This may be called the "psychological approach" to weight loss because it does not rely on physical interventions, such as medication or weight loss surgery, to help clients lose weight. Weight loss counseling can be used in addition to or instead of such physical interventions. Some clients simply seek therapy to address the challenges that may accompany weight loss in general, including negative thoughts surrounding their body, disordered eating patterns, or difficulty completing daily tasks as a result of their weight challenges. In such cases, therapists will often utilize behavioral coaching or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to help clients understand how their thoughts may be influencing their diet and physical activity patterns.
What type of therapy is commonly used in weight loss counseling?
Weight loss counseling often involves a combination of therapy and psychoeducation. Common techniques used by weight loss counselors include journaling, thought diaries, and other Cognitive Behavioral Therapy strategies that encourage clients to consider how their feelings about their weight loss impact their mental health. Weight loss counselors may also teach clients mindfulness exercises, which can be used by clients during and after eating to be more aware of physical cues from their body surrounding eating. Some clients looking for weight loss therapy may also benefit from group therapy approaches, which utilize the power of social connection and accountability to help clients adhere to their weight loss plan.
Is therapy recommended for individuals undergoing bariatric surgery?
While therapy is not a requirement for individuals undergoing bariatric surgery, many individuals undergoing weight loss surgery may benefit from seeing a counselor. Prior to surgery, counselors can help clients decide whether surgical weight loss is a good fit for them and assist in surgery preparation. Post-surgery, counselors can assist clients with the psychological component of maintaining their weight loss, as well as help clients navigate any postoperative pain. Throughout the surgical process, therapists can help clients process body-image challenges that may come with dramatic changes in weight, as well as manage symptoms of anxiety or depression that may accompany the major life changes bariatric surgery can bring.