Trauma Focused Therapists in Alexandria, VA

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.

I am a Psychology Resident in Virginia and a Psychology Associate in, D.C. and I have a passion for working with individuals explore and resolve experiences that have disrupted their ideal functioning. I have worked in the mental health field for over 7 years, and have worked with a diverse population, and specialized training in trauma and attachment. My foundation and initial approach is based in the three core conditions of Person-Centered Therapy: congruence, unconditional positive regard and empathy.

I have an extensive background working with children, adolescents, and adults, providing psychotherapy. I have worked in a variety of settings including private practices, community clinics, and residential treatment centers. With specialized training and experience in different theoretical approaches including psychodynamic, mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral and dialectical behavioral therapy, trauma-focused CBT, interpersonal, and narrative therapy, I use an integrated approach to meet the unique needs of each client. Due to my own diverse background and experience, I am intimately aware of multicultural issues, and enjoy working with a clientele from various arrays of life.

When things seem out of your control, it can be difficult to stay focused and feel empowered to make good decisions for yourself and create the life you want. If you are a capable, driven individual and you are wondering why you feel stuck, or unhappy, you are not alone. We all need help at times accessing our own voice, working through the ways we are stuck, and finding happiness through the choices we make. I am currently offering tele-health (secure video chat) intake, and therapy sessions for those needing extra support right now, and those not wanting to wait to seek help until after the COVID-19 situation has eased up.

I view my engagement with individuals who are focused on building a life worth living as a core passion that supports a positive treatment experience. I enjoy working with teenagers, adults and couples who are navigating life issues that are preventing them from fulfilling their highest potential or accessing their best self. I also take pleasure in partnering with individuals on their journey as the therapeutic process can be just as enriching as the realization of the identified treatment goal.

At times we all can find ourselves feeling stuck, stagnant, or stressed. This may be happening due to past trauma or current stressors, or perhaps it's hard for you to enjoy things, and feel at ease in your life. Sometimes it seems like the default human condition is not feeling ok in the present moment, but it doesn’t have to be. Trauma-focused treatment, art psychotherapy, and mindfulness-based approaches can help you rediscover your innate strength and resilience even when life is challenging. I have extensive experience working with complex trauma clients and have worked with the military community for many years.

Taking space for yourself or a child is courageous. I am comfortable meeting adults or children on the journey to find a healthier and more aware self. I work to ensure each person finds security, safety, and care in the therapy space. I have a widely diverse professional background & am flexible in approaches. I have experience working with a wide variety of psychological presentations with my passion in attachment and trauma work of all ages. I have a passion for completing psychological evaluations in an effort to help individuals obtain a greater understanding of their strengths and needs.

Offering Telehealth Only and Supervision in the DC, MD, and VA. Are you feeling anxious and overwhelmed? Are you finding it difficult getting things done? Are you struggling with how to cope and move forward because of past traumatic experiences? So if, you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, alone, or grieving (the loss of a loved one, health, dreams, infertility, etc…), you are not alone. I am here to provide you a safe haven to work through those pains.

My approach is non-judgmental, adaptational, and strengths-based, working collaboratively with clients to develop evidence-based treatment plans that meet their unique needs and change with them throughout service provision. I believe that each individual carries with them their own strengths, experiences, and perspectives, and are most capable of thriving when acknowledged for their complete and authentic selves. I am passionate about exploring topics of parenting skills and coparenting, separation/divorce, and mood and anxiety disorders within a supportive framework.

Life can be really hard at times; however, therapy can help. I listen non-judgmentally and empathetically. Together, we can think through possibilities and options for change in your life. I use cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and mindfulness approaches to help you strengthen and develop your own life skills.

Telehealth Therapy Only- Struggling to feel some sort of peace within your life or having overwhelming feelings that your life may be spiraling out of control? You may be reaching your breaking point. Reaching your breaking point can be positive in some ways as you start to become more optimistic to trying things such as therapy that might be out of your comfort zone. Life's experiences can become challenging and traumatic, but seeking therapy can be the start to taking control and narrating your own story. My passion is to assist individuals, couples, and families in creating a personalized road map to obtain healing & wholeness.

Nicole Schulz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who has 19 years of experience partnering with adults, adolescents, couples, and families seeking help with depression, anxiety, relationship and communication issues, life transitions, stress management, grief and loss, trauma and recovery, anger management, adjustment to illness, and alcohol and substance use disorders. Nicole completed her Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology at the University of Delaware and her Master of Social Work (MSW) at Rutgers University.

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.

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.

Are you struggling with depression, anxiety or emotional triggers from your past? Are your relationships less fulfilling than you want them to be? Have feelings of resentment from past difficulties negatively affected the closeness of your relationship or sex life? Are you in "gridlock," repeating patterns? If you answered yes to any of these questions, we can create a customized plan to help you. Combining my specialized training with your desire to change, we will work together to develop an integrated approach to enhance your relationships and emotional health. Specialties include emotional triggers, clinical sexology, Individual, relationship and couples work.