Art Therapy in Alexandria, VA

At Life Enrichment Counseling Center, we are committed to providing you with the support and compassion that is important to you in your time of need. We are all resilient and have the desire and ability to heal and lead fulfilling and meaningful lives. However, there are times and situations where we need professional help to overcome devastating feelings and life events. We fully appreciate that, and we look forward to personally meeting with you and will strive to do our best to help find the best solutions for your situation.

If you feel like you “have it all,” but you can’t shake this nagging feeling that something is missing, feel overwhelmed trying to manage your multiple roles (parent, spouse, partner, friend, co-worker), or are struggling to navigate fertility treatment as a queer person, get pregnant, be pregnant, or transition into parenthood, I can help. I don't practice one-size-fits-all therapy. I’ll follow your lead and use the creative process as a guide in sharing your experiences. I work with adults seeking support for perinatal mental health, trauma, and overall wellbeing with LGBTQIA+ affirming art therapy and counseling.

While expressing yourself and sharing vulnerable moments can be challenging, sometimes finding new methods of expression can help. My name is Sarah Tovcimak (She/Her), and I am a graduate art therapy student and intern at Cloud Break Therapy. While I may be newer to the field, I nonetheless aim to create a safe and understanding environment where together we can explore the art of creative expression and art therapy. I recognize that art therapy is new to many, and I would love to share some more about it.

Sometimes even the strongest people need help to work through life’s more challenging problems. I offer psychotherapy to children, teens, adults, couples, and families, using a variety of modalities such as psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, play therapy, and family systems approaches. Working collaboratively, I tailor therapy to successfully address the client’s individual needs and goals. I also offer consultation with interested colleagues on issues involved in diagnosis and therapy, working with allied professionals, and encounters with the legal system.

Maybe you want someone to support you through tough life events or maybe a difficult decision. Maybe you just want a place to process all the things. Whatever it is, my goal is to partner with people from all stages in life: People who are ready to make changes in their career and relationships. Burnt out caregivers second guessing themselves and feeling hopeless. Marginalized groups who have experienced grief, pain, and disenfranchised loss. Or simply those looking to return to therapy after some time away.

Did you struggle to build essential life skills due to growing up without much support or adequate psychological nurturance? Or you were born in a healthy and loving family, but life did not turn as planned? Feeling stuck in life, having lost its purpose, feeling lonely and unable to build or maintain healthy relationships, going through a loss (of a loved one, an opportunity, a job, an ability, or even a dream), all of these can take your energy and prevent you from living your best life. Turning a crisis into an opportunity can be a painful process.

I am currently full but can add anyone to my waitlist per request. Through a caring and collaborative relationship, I aim to hold a safe space in which you can develop new coping skills and perspectives, safely process trauma at your own pace, and improve overall well-being. As a licensed professional counselor and art therapist, I specialize in working with adults and teens experiencing depression, anxiety, PTSD, relationship conflicts, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. I have a deep capacity to support clients who have been told that their story is "too much" for others to hold, as well as those who feel they are "not enough."

I offer clients a safe and non judgmental space to explore thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Sessions can be used to explore experiences in relationships, feelings of stress, desired changes, or symptoms associated with mental health. Clients who are interested in additional self-exploration can benefit from my talk-therapy approaches, as well as exploring emotions through the art making process. Art therapy is a creative option for clients who may feel stuck and can’t find the words to describe how they are feeling or for clients who desire visual and hands-on modes of processing.

Hello, welcome to therapy. If you are seeking therapy, you may be struggling with some heavy and complicated feelings and need someone to talk to without fear of being judged. My approach is gentle, yet full of energy, enthusiasm, and determination. ​In other words, I will take a "spirited" approach to helping you, at your own pace, take an active role in your own healing. My goal for you is to not be in therapy for years and years, but to learn the techniques you can use on your own to deepen self awareness and live life through the eyes of your Authentic Self.

As the demands of daily life become increasingly complex, many people find themselves struggling with anxiety, depression, substance abuse, relational conflicts, difficulty with managing life-work balance, and unresolved trauma from earlier experiences.

I strive to help people manage distressing emotions so that they can live a fuller life. I am committed to providing quality mental health care in individual, family, and group settings. As a PhD-level anthropologist, I strive to learn as much as I can about your culture and worldview in order to tailor my therapeutic approach to your values, needs, and goals. I have effectively utilized cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic, play- and art-based, and trauma-informed approaches to support individuals living with a variety of conditions and problems, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder.

In 2018, Because of the busyness in Northern Virginia, I opened an online practice to make Christian counseling more accessible. After moving to Florida, I expanded the services. I am licensed as an LCSW in both Virginia and Florida. You can receive professional support from the comfort of your own space. I enjoy working with individuals who suffer from anxiety disorders, depression, relationship difficulties and stress management. I tailor your counseling experience to you, using worksheets, talk therapy, art, DBT workbooks, CBT and a variety of other research-based methods.

Hey, Hey, Hey Strong Friend! How are you really doing? Are you tired of being sick and tired? Overwhelmed with trying to figure life out on your own? Does it seem like one thing after another continues to take place and you just can't seem to get a hold on any situation. Are you looking for the right skills, strategies and routines? Do you wish that there was someone in your life like YOU, someone that just gets it? Someone caring and concerned, willing to just listen and provide you with the feedback necessary to help you go from surviving to thriving.

With almost a decade of experience as an art therapist, I have extensive experience working with children, adolescents, and teens coping with anxiety, depression, adjustment disorder, difficult life transitions, impulse control, anger management, panic attacks, and grief and loss. "Art therapy gets to the part of the brain where we may not have words”- Lindsey Vance's passion for art and the creative process.”

Welcome! I have included responses to some frequently asked questions: 1.) Yes, I'm currently accepting new patients! 2.) No, I do not offer in-person services, only telehealth services. 3.) Yes, I accept most health insurance plans. Please see information below for details. 4.) At this time, I am only offering services to residents in Virginia and Colorado. 5.) No, I do not accept any Medicaid health insurance plans (such as Aetna Better Health, Molina, Magellan, Anthem Healthkeepers Plus, and Virginia Premier), 6.) The name of my private practice is On Your Left Psychotherapy Services, LLC.

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.

Are you tired of feeling stressed, not taking care of yourself, issues at work, bad relationships, kids all over the place, distant learning, grief, gender identity, class, and race issues? Well look no further, Connect to Care Counseling Services, LLC provides a safe place to listen and truly assist our clients with achieving their goals using psychotherapy. Now, this will not be a pity party but a revelation party to help you come out of your situation for a new YOU. In addition, we provide services in Louisiana, Virginia, Maryland, and District of Columbia. We are open with no Wait list.

Accepting new clients. Are you a college student navigating challenges of academics and social life? Are you looking to understand who you are as a young adult? Do you have a teen or adolescent who could benefit from tools to manage the stressors of teen years? I’m here to help young adults, teens, and adolescents grow through and manage life’s challenges. I aim to help increase self-awareness, discover what healthy communication is, and create awareness of the mind-body connection for overall wellness. My approach creates space and fosters growth for clients to improve themselves for the better.

I believe in a mind-body approach to mental wellness and I’m passionate about combining psychotherapy and mindfulness techniques to help individuals heal, grow, and achieve their goals. I create a safe and nonjudgmental space for clients to express their thoughts and feelings. I work with adults and adolescents and specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, & trauma. I also have experience working with individuals going through major life transitions, those living with brain injuries, and the military and veteran community.