Therapists in Arlington, VA

I know finding the right therapist can be a daunting and overwhelming process. There are so many options out there, and it can be difficult knowing which therapist is best for you. Therapy should not be an intimating place. This should be a space where you feel comfortable and safe enough to be your truest, most authentic self. You do not have to go through this journey alone. I understand how excruciating and frustrating it can be to repeat the same painful patterns and feel like nothing will get better. Together, we will explore ways to start moving past the pain and towards a happier and healthier life.

Bringing 10 years of patient care from a doctor's office setting and 2 years of client care currently in the mental health field, Roland aims to utilize the relationship built with the clients to help them overcome the weight of their issues and come out on the other side the best version of themselves. Roland uses an experiential and reality based approach to keep clients in the present in order to focus on how to change the here & now. Being a big proponent of creating connections, Roland makes the therapy setting conversational and comfortable in order to make the experience a safe one in order to tackle the issues at hand.

My clinical practice: I have extensive experience working with children, adolescents and young adults and families in a collaborative and client-centered manner. I am experienced in providing therapy for clients’ struggling with social-emotional challenges, anxiety/ OCD, ADHD/ executive functioning deficits, social skills and relationships difficulties, autism, learning disorders, and developmental transition issues. I also have experience in conducting psychological and psychoeducational evaluations to assess for underlying psychological symptoms and learning disorders.

Stop and think about it! Do you feel anxious, unfulfilled, or have difficulty reaching your goals? Are you feeling depressed, perhaps experiencing suicide ideation? Depression is very difficult to manage on your own, and you won't have to when I am your therapist. Whether you are an adolescent or adult, you will have coping tools I will share with you during our sessions together at your disposal to help you feel more empowered and in greater control of your life. Would you like to become more self-aware? Our focus on mindfulness will facilitate your journey of self-realization.

Are you tired of feeling depressed, anxious and need a change? I offer a safe atmosphere for children, teens, and adults struggling with life challenges, trauma, mental illness, self-esteem, & strained family/couple dynamics. I can help you explore emotions and overcome your struggles! I use approaches including: cognitive behavioral therapy, person-centered, family systems, meditation, and creative arts techniques. I'm certified in Accelerated Resolution Trauma Therapy. I believe it takes courage to attend therapy and I provide empathy in every client session. I am caring, warm, compassionate, and I would love to help you!

Do you not feel good enough, no matter what you do? You may be fed up with nitpicking yourself, second guessing yourself, or constantly trying to please others. You might not even remember when things didn’t feel this way. But one thing is for sure: you’re ready for some relief. You’re ready to prioritize your needs for once. You’re ready to feel safe in your own skin. And most of all, you’re ready to form a deeper connection with yourself AND others. I can help you dig deeper and understand who you are underneath the mask you have carefully created, because therapy should be a place where you discover and embrace your true self.

Do you find yourself replaying past conversations, struggling with self-criticism and self-doubt, feeling easily overwhelmed, or wondering whether your relationships are supportive and meaningful? If you answered yes to any, therapy can provide you with skills and resources to improve your psychological capacity to better cope. Therapy can look different for each person—it can be short-term and goal-directed or longer-term and more exploratory. Whether you are seeking short-term or longer-term therapy, I am passionate about helping folks who are looking for empowerment, exploration, and support with life stressors.

Modern Mind is a new approach to mental wellness focused on updating your mental consciousness in a way that frees you from negative thought patterns. By using an integrative approach that treats you as a whole person, not a diagnosis. The goal is to empower you by helping you to develop problem-solving and enhanced coping skills that create long-lasting, growth-oriented solutions tailored to your unique needs.

I am a health psychologist who is dedicated to supporting individuals to get and stay healthy, to recover from or adjust to injury or illness, manage stress, move through trauma, and/or cope with acute and chronic health and medical conditions. I specialize in working with and treating individuals with gastrointestinal disorders (e.g., IBS, Crohn’s Disease, Ulcerative Colitis) and providing LGBTQIA+ affirming care. I also have extensive experience in treating anxiety, depression, OCD, and trauma. I also provide compassionate and affirmative therapy with the kink, poly, and pro-sex communities.

I offer concrete, effective strategies to parents, children, & adolescents to address a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and developmental concerns. My clients leave every session with a specific plan for exactly what to do to build skills or reduce problem behaviors, and improvement is usually quick to see. Children who benefit from my services exhibit a very broad range of challenges, including ADHD-related impulsivity and hyperactivity, aggression, oppositionality, "attitude", anxiety, ASD-related social skills deficits and challenges, enuresis, encopresis, and sleeping issues - just to name a few.

For more than fifty-five years, Phoenix House Mid-Atlantic has been the area's leader in behavioral healthcare, operating programs throughout metropolitan Washington, DC area. Phoenix House Mid-Atlantic offers a full continuum of care for clients struggling with substance abuse, addiction, and co-occurring mental health disorders to include assessment, education, intensive outpatient and medically managed gender-specific residential treatment programs. We know that with a thorough assessment, appropriate comprehensive care, and individualized treatment, those struggling with substance abuse and dual diagnosis disorders can recover and reclaim their lives.

Becoming your best self has never been more possible! Together, let’s figure out how to achieve your goals and find your inner truth. In my therapy practice, I draw on my personal experience, struggles, and growth to better empathize with my patients. Therapy helped me overcome traumas and complicated griefs. It helped me find a new meaning in life which is to help others find their way and achieve their goals.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist providing care for individuals seeking change in a growth-enhancing direction. Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, identity issues, or just the stress of everyday life, my practice is designed to work with you. Therapy can be a difficult experience for some individuals and therefore its important that I provide a safe, empathic, and collaborative relationship to facilitate the therapeutic work we do together. My major goal is to increase insight and action in clients using various modalities to deepen self-understanding and a shift in thinking, feeling, and behavior.