Codependency Therapists in Alexandria, VA

I specialize in cultivating a safe space for couples to reconnect, resolve well-worn patterns, and repair old wounds. It might be that each of you has a different way of navigating emotions, conflict, disconnection, or stress. For most couples, this includes one partner pursuing for connection or resolution, upping the ante when they can’t feel their important other, while the other partner withdraws or shut down in an effort to reduce tension and diffuse the conflict. Many couples find these different relational strategies can lead to cycles of frustration, misunderstanding, pain, and protectiveness they can’t find a way out of.

What if you could deeply connect with people, trust yourself fully, and wake up excited for life? Difficult life events led you to coping in ways that were vital for surviving in the past, but now they are holding you back from living the life you want. I offer the opportunity for change. I can help you understand these protective parts of yourself, and gain a deeper Self awareness. By working together, we can heal the parts of you that are stuck in the past, and have kept you from moving forward. These parts show up as addiction, anxiety, depression, & self sabotage to distract from the pain beneath.

Delinda Swanston is a licensed professional counselor in the Commonwealth of Virginia whose work includes meeting needs of adults, children, and adolescents in inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and field settings. Her 25 years experience includes confidential service to military personnel and their families oversees, and stateside. She has served for 11 years as an officer for local human rights committees, and 7 years in executive leadership, administration and management, including program development and services provision. Delinda has successfully provided counseling addressing a wide variety of concerns, including: traumatic stress, mood disorder, anxiety, childhood OCD, depression, complicated grief, & chronic illness.

Dear New Client, Thank you for beginning this journey, I believe you are making a good decision. Therapy is an inviting place where every single part of you is welcome, even the parts that are uncomfortable to share. am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Virginia with over 10 years of experience as a therapist. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, physical trauma, emotional abuse, and domestic violence.

With over 20 years of experience as a therapist, I have had the privilege of working with a wide range of clients facing unique and challenging circumstances. My training and education in marriage and family therapy, mental health, and substance abuse counseling have equipped me with the tools necessary to support individuals, couples, and families through complicated issues. As a former international graduate student myself, I am passionate about helping those from diverse backgrounds overcome the unique challenges that they may face.

Life can feel so hard sometimes - that is ok! Often the most challenging moments provide the space to slow down, appreciate all you have endured, and take steps to create truly meaningful and lasting change. Together, with kindness and a bit of humor, I will help to empower your resilience and capacity to live a joyful and fulfilling life. I am passionate about supporting both individuals and couples. My work is rooted in a holistic, person-centered approach to healing. I will treat you with empathy, create a non-judgmental environment in which you feel safe and heard, and work to understand your lived experiences.

I specialize working with eating disorders, anger/impulse control issues, OCD, victims of narcissistic parent(s), borderline personality, fear of commitment and/or abandonment. My therapeutic approach is designed to help individuals who are struggling to navigate circumstances with their lives as well as barriers they are struggling to remove. I work to guide my clients through exploration of their behavior patterns to lead healthier lives. I work to challenge old assumptions of themselves while still encouraging my clients to accept themselves.

I specialize in working with clients experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, low self-esteem and self-worth, trauma, and family of origin concerns. Often clients are discovering that their ways of coping with their emotions, their past experiences, and their relationships are no longer effective or healthy. Therapy is an opportunity to recognize and untangle patterns in order to have healthier coping strategies and a healthier relationship with yourself.

Therapy works best when there is a safe and supportive therapy relationship, where you can explore the issues that brought you into therapy in a nonjudgmental environment. I also know that many people come to therapy to make some changes. For this reason, I combine traditional talk therapy with skills-based methods that teach you specific ways to address your concerns. I will work with you to meet your goals while also helping you to understand yourself better, and to understand the patterns that might sometimes get you stuck.

You've found me because your old coping strategies stopped working. If your usual strategies for handling life just…broke... you're not the only one going through that. You might have tried to OUT-PERFORM... OUT- RUN your pain. These strategies kind-of work a little until they don't! Hard work, adulting and breathing, and spirituality are an important part of recovering from stress. But these strategies don’t work all the way when the body has created a specific reaction when we’ve been through something awful.

I always return emails. Often, past memories are debilitating and you feel like you're right back in that overwhelming situation. At times, you wish you could change what happened in the past but know you can't. What if you could change the way you relate to these memories and take back control over your body and emotions? There has been so much opportunity for your inner critic to speak. A voice in your head constantly criticizes you, and you've had enough. It's time to change what this voice says. I can help you see your past from the perspective of compassion, not judgment, and learn tools to move forward to an exciting future.

Do you struggle with compulsive sexual behaviors? Or are you a partner of someone who does? Maybe your family of origin has created unhealthy beliefs, causing maladaptive coping mechanisms that are impacting your emotional and relational attachment to yourself and others. You deserve to live a life you’re excited about that is free of addiction and trauma. I can help you get there. I specialize in working with sexual and relationship addictions/dysfunctions, betrayal trauma, and family of origin/attachment trauma issues.

SMYAL’s mental health counseling services offer FREE therapy and provides a safe and inclusive space for you to explore your emotions and experiences. We know that finding a therapist who understands you and your community can be frustrating, expensive, and nerve-wracking. At SMYAL, we’re working to remove these barriers. Our team of therapists are well-versed in the challenges that LGBTQ+ youth face, and we are here to help you navigate those challenges with confidence and resilience. Whether you’re you’re struggling with self-acceptance, coming out, or dealing with discrimination, SMYAL is here for you!

Where did things go so wrong? Your marriage used to be a source of strength and comfort. Now, it feels like a cage that you can’t escape from. You and your husband avoid each other – staying late at work, running unnecessary chores, and always taking the long way home. When you do spend time together, it feels more like being around a hostile roommate than your “soulmate.” A part of you wants to just call it quits – cut your losses and start over. But what about the kids? What about the future you’ve worked so hard to build? You’re not ready to throw in the towel yet, but you don’t if there’s a way forward. It feels hopeless.

LIFE & EXEC Coaching- Expats, Gov., Mil., Diplomatic Community, Welcome, Willkommen, Bienvenue! We work together to set & accomplish your goals! Clients successfully decreased stress & anxiety, achieve work-life balance, enhance communication & interpersonal skills, improve time management & productivity, sharpen decision-making skills, improve relationships with colleagues, friends, and family, gain clarity & focus on personal & professional goals, improve leadership and management skills, unleash creativity & innovation.

Licensed in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia, LaKeisha Jackson of Lakeside Wellness, offers mental healthcare to adults, adolescents, couples & families to help you with coping and making more affirming life choices. Lakeside Wellness is a safe space for you to explore your feelings, behaviors, better solve problems, relieve stress and to do the work of achieving healing.

Welcome! My name is Liz. I strive to create a warm, and trusting environment that fosters growth, self-awareness, and lasting change. My therapy style is collaborative and nonjudgemental. Together we will work to improve your symptoms, gain a deeper understanding of your concerns, and start on a new path to healthy mental health gains, reaching your goals, and actively working towards your full potential.

Feel like something is holding you back from your potential and goals or like you aren't able to access your true self? Are you craving connection, meaning and deepening? Life stressors or transitions may feel overwhelming, or you may be feeling stagnant/stuck and unable to attain goals. Life situations and circumstances that challenge you are often the most rewarding and formative; yet adapting and managing your thoughts, feelings and behaviors in collaboration with a seasoned therapist can often make the process more manageable and the outcomes more productive and in alignment with your values. Licensed in NY, NJ and VA

Look, we all can agree on one thing in this day and age: the struggle is real. In a world that is fast-paced and overworked, we often forget to process what is happening externally and how it is affecting us internally. And if we don't have the right tools to handle big stressors or major life events, it can be even more difficult to deal with what comes our way. Whatever your struggle is, I'm here to help.