Female Therapists in Alexandria, VA

Whether you are feeling down, anxious, overwhelmed; or struggling with self-acceptance and self-esteem, perfectionism, grief, career, or relationship issues; I offer a warm and compassionate approach to therapy. I primarily utilize Person-Centered and Existential approaches to help clients explore meaning in their lives and promote self-compassion. My approach can help you to recognize your own strengths and resources, as well as your capacity to adapt, grow, and demonstrate resilience when faced with challenges.

You're feeling overwhelmed navigating women 's health issues or postpartum depression and anxiety. You are an intelligent, high achieving woman who is dealing with the grief of a diagnosis, like endometriosis, infertility or an autoimmune disorder. The toll of complex chronic health issues and medical trauma is heavy, anxious thoughts fill your mind and you are feeling more down than usual. You want to figure out a way to not just survive with women 's health issues but to thrive and live your life fully each day. You need support, a place to process your grief and coping skills to walk through this difficult situation.

Change is possible, but it doesn’t happen overnight. Change happens in the small, countless decisions we make daily. It would be my honor to be a part of your journey. My goal in counseling is to create a warm, welcoming and honest space for you to process, develop new skills and create greater resiliency. I aim to meet you in the areas you feel stuck and help you create space to gain new perspective.

Are you ready to transform your life? Are you ready to receive help in sorting out life stressors or issues from the past? I specialize in eating disorders clients, which I only see at Rock Recovery, please go to this website to book appointments: www.rockrecoveryed.org. I love working with people who are motivated to enhance themselves and the quality of their life. I enjoy working with men, women , couples, families and polyamorous relationships.

I am accepting new patients. Are you seeking support through a difficult season or need help gaining clarity in an area of your life? Do you have a teen who struggles with self-acceptance or the burdens of adolescence? My goal is to provide a safe and supportive space to allow for honest discussion about your concerns, struggles, and personal conflicts, hopes for your future, goals, and all other considerations pertaining to life.

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.

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.

I have 20+ years experience in the Counseling field working in the areas of mental health, substance abuse, corrections and leadership. My ideal client is anyone who is at a stuck point in their lives and need support and guidance to assist them in moving forward no matter the problem. I offer Counseling and Psychotherapy Services to address: Relationship Issues, Anger, Depression, Anxiety, Work/Home Stress, Life Transitions, Grief and Loss, Healing from Current and Past Trauma, Interpersonal Relations, Parenting, Self-Esteem, Women 's Issues, and other impasses. My treatment modalities are Individual, Group and Family Counseling. I also offer Skype counseling.

I thoroughly enjoy working with "emerging adults." Those who may be struggling to find their sense of identity and adapting to the greater demands and responsibilities of adulthood. Have you recently had a baby, and you're struggling with the transition to motherhood? With advanced training in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADS), I have a passion for working with women who are struggling to connect to their baby or finding it hard to feel like themselves again. I also enjoy working with couples and aim to help couples identify repetitive patterns of conflict and access emotions underlying the conflict.

I work with women and men facing tough life events like divorce, grief, relationship issues, career burnout, health crises. Sometimes it's an empty nest or retirement that has them questioning what their life purpose is now. These life changes and disruptions can leave you feeling depressed/sad, anxious, stressed, stuck or confused. Using a holistic approach, I can help you work through your unique challenges and move towards a healthier and happier life. My unique perspective and experience as both a licensed therapist and a certified coach, enables me to provide psychotherapy or coaching, depending on your situation.

I specialize in helping teen girls and young adult women navigate stress and challenges including: eating disorders, poor body image, low self-esteem, school/work stress, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles. I provide ALL VIRTUAL individual counseling as well as virtual ongoing eating disorder recovery support groups for teens and young adults.

In my practice I work primarily with young adults (20-35 year olds) who deal with issues regarding transitions, achievement concerns, self-esteem, body image, relationship problems, anxiety, and depression. Similarly, I have found that many women of all ages suffer with similar issues, as well as trouble navigating life's transitions as we age, stress, marriage concerns and parenting concerns. My goal is to help my clients better cope with the difficult issues they face and ultimately live a happier life.

As a licensed professional counselor, I work with young adults and adults seeking progress and healing in anxiety, depression, trauma, identity development, substance use, life transitions, and career development. I am currently receiving EMDR training, and I look to support clients who desire to gain insights into past events impacting current life experiences. Whether you seek a compassionate space to reflect, grow, or heal, I will take the time and care to support your journey.

“We shouldn’t be looking for heroes, we should be looking for good Ideas.”- Noam Chomsky. Surviving and thriving through a contentious divorce and custody dispute will test you and your family. Parental alienation hurts kids. We use a model of specialized knowledge base and clinical expertise, a full continuum of mediation and Conflict resolution tools. We identify objectives that are results oriented.You are your advocate. Offering a male and female perspective. Jan is the former Executive Director of five national mental health organizations. Tim has been certified mediator in Bend for 27 years and knows the local community.

I am a graduate of Argosy University, where I completed my Doctorate of Education in Counseling Psychology with a concentration in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Substance Abuse Treatment. My dissertation, "Barriers in Substance Abuse Treatment for Women ", highlighted the difficulties women experience in seeking Substance Abuse treatment, and how to overcome these barriers to successful treatment outcomes. Also a graduate of Trinity University in Washington, DC, I earned a Masters in Community Counseling.