CareFirst Therapists in Alexandria, VA

I am a clinical psychologist, who enjoys working with adults across the lifespan in individual psychotherapy. I have worked with many different types of individuals in day treatment, community mental health, and counseling center settings; I have also worked at The Women's Center as a therapist and supervisor of graduate students for the past 9 years. I strive to understand each client as a complex individual, and work with the client to clarify the nature of their difficulties, identify strengths and resources, and engage together in the process of increased insight and change.

Are you feeling stuck? Do you have a desire for change, but are unsure where to start? Let’s be honest for a moment. Life is hard. Sometimes we need extra support. My passion has always been to work with individuals seeking to live their best lives. I specialize in helping individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD, relationship issues, and pregnancy (perinatal, infertility, pregnancy loss and postpartum issues.) I have a special interest in women’s issues. I have had a corporate career, and particularly enjoy helping women navigate the challenges of balancing multiple roles and life transitions.

Seferino started his clinical career in a private practice and moved on to a community setting in order to help marginalized and underprivileged individuals. He years of experience working with co-occurring disorders and substance abuse. He has worked with individuals experiencing PTSD, Mood Disorders, Personality Disorders, Trauma, Anxiety, Substance Use Disorders, and overall unexpected adversities stemming from an unstable life. Seferino enjoys helping individuals, and couples from diverse backgrounds using several interventions to include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, Mindfulness and Solution Focused

Welcome! I am a licensed clinician with Ansari and Associates, LLC with over ten years' experience in mental health and addictions counseling. I am licensed in Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia, and am a graduate of Howard University and Boston University School of Medicine. I work with individuals across the lifespan, beginning in childhood. I use both a person-centered approach to honor the importance of the therapist/client relationship and a cognitive behavioral approach to explore thought patterns underlying challenging emotions and behaviors.

I believe as human beings that we all have times in our lives where we are struggling and feel stuck. This can stem from external factors such as major life changes and/or internal ones where our way of coping with things is no longer working. Therapy is the perfect opportunity to dive inward with a trained professional who can help you grow, implement healthy patterns, and find a sense of empowerment for change. As a licensed professional counselor, I will create an environment where you feel safe, validated, and heard.

Are you tired of repeating the same patterns over and over again? Are you ready to make changes in your life? I can help you develop new healthy coping tools and gain power over your life. If you are experiencing difficulty with anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, life transitions, communication, relationships, or just feel "stuck " I can help provide some relief and guidance. I use a warm, collaborate and evidence-based approach to help you utilize better coping strategies, gain support, understand your emotions, challenge your negative thought patterns, find and develop your strengths, and set your own personal goals.

Life circumstances can sometimes leave you feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, unheard, and disconnected. As difficult as seeking help may be, it is the first step to moving towards healing and healthier relationship with self and others. My clients are seeking a safe, non-judgmental, and culturally sensitive space that leaves them feeling heard, validated, and connected. My specialties include relationship and familial issues, mood and anxiety disorders, children of divorce, trauma, women dealing with divorce, and couples. I am extensively trained in attachment and systems modalities, trauma-informed interventions, and mindfulness.

I believe life begins at the edge of our comfort zones with self exploration and insight to changing our maladaptive mindsets and behaviors. I am interested in motivating and aiding clients in mindfulness techniques, thought processing, and gaining insight to any negative thought and behavior patterns. I am passionate about seeing clients discover their true selves throughout their treatment.

You deserve to live your happiest and most fulfilling life. Right now, you may feel stuck, confused, anxious, or depressed. You are not alone. Reaching out to ask for help is a courageous step. You and your story are unique. You have great strength within you that is the foundation for all the work we will do in therapy to help you further understand your experiences and write a more fulfilling story in the future.

Your mental and emotional health is just as important as your physical health and well being. Just as you would see your primary doctor to maintain your physical health, counseling is here to help maintain your emotional health. I provide counseling to help individuals and their loved ones address various life issues including (but not limited to): Family and marital conflicts, Problems in school, Depression, family separation, Adoption issues, Feelings of anxiety or nervousness, child and adolescent behavioral issues and Addiction issues. Weekend sessions are available.

We at Finding Clarity believe your mental and emotional health is just as important as your physical health and well being. Just as you would see your primary doctor to maintain your physical health, counseling is here to help maintain your emotional health. With over 20 years of diverse practical and clinical experience, I am a Clinical Psychologist who provides counseling to help individuals and their loved ones address various life issues including (but not limited to): depression, anxiety, stress, anger, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, and family conflict.

Jorge Wallace is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia and Missouri who has over 15 years of experience in the mental health and social service fields. Jorge has taught and counseled adolescents, teens, and young adults throughout his career. He has vast experience in the areas of substance abuse, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), trauma, and veterans' issues. Jorge completed his undergraduate degree in Social Work at the University of Missouri-St. Louis and his master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling at Maryville University.

I enjoy seeing how therapy improves my clients overall quality of life. I like to establish a trusting, respectful relationship with each client. This means listening patiently and carefully to what is being said, and focusing clearly on what the client would like to do or change. It is my desire to help find a solution that works to assist clients in gaining a positive perspective, whether the need can be addressed through cognitive-behavioral approaches, psycho-educational work or just basic honest conversation. My end goal is to make living feel more satisfying.

Aaron Whitehead is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with an extensive counseling background in the community and private practice sector. Aaron received his Bachelor's degree from James Madison University and obtained his Masters Degree from George Mason University. Aaron has been provided mental health services in the Northern VA area for over 12 years.

At Old Town Psychotherapy, the focus is maintaining confidentiality and privacy at all times in a caring, comfortable, and safe environment. My approach is based in humanistic therapy and integrative therapy, which uses a positive approach to psychotherapy that focuses on a person's individual nature and looks at the whole person. I work collaboratively with clients to come up with a personalized approach that works for them. I have extensive experience with the military community, government community, and first responder commmunity.

My ideal client is someone that has an area of their life that is causing them some angst and they would like to openly and honestly discuss this area and identify ways of resolving this issue or at least living more comfortably with it. The client is willing to have consistent dialogue about how to improve this area of their life and is willing to try new ideas and/or behaviors suggested during therapy within their daily life.

As a therapist, it is both a privilege and a responsibility to be entrusted with the personal details of people's lives. I understand that people often make the first call to a therapist with a sense of urgency, a strong desire for change, and a mix of emotions. I aim to make my office a safe and supportive environment for personal exploration and growth. I will strive to know you fully, to offer you a collaborative approach to meeting your goals, and to provide you with care that is individualized and grounded in the latest research on effective treatment.

Giovonni Hinton is an openly gay, energetic, creative, and intuitive social worker. She finds joy in providing a sacred space that allows adults to connect, heal, and regulate their emotional and nervous system. With intention, dignity, and humor (when appropriate), Giovonni utilizes a therapeutic approach that integrates mindfulness, meditation, shadow work and cognitive behavioral therapy modalities. Giovonni has experience working with individuals through cultural identity challenges, life transitions, women's issues, trauma, depression, anxiety, and providing an affirming space for LGBTQ+ individuals.