Female Therapists in Lyon Village, Arlington, VA
Now accepting new Aetna clients! Being a human can be really hard sometimes. Maybe it’s hard because there’s an area in our lives where we struggle, like in our careers or relationships. Perhaps, we’ve experienced some painful times that we haven’t fully healed from or find ourselves engaging in problematic behaviors. Whatever our struggles, I’ve found that psychotherapy can help reduce our suffering and help connect us to the joy of being alive.
Now accepting new Aetna clients! Being a human can be really hard sometimes. Maybe it’s hard because there’s an area in our lives where we struggle, like in our careers or relationships. Perhaps, we’ve experienced some painful times that we haven’t fully healed from or find ourselves engaging in problematic behaviors. Whatever our struggles, I’ve found that psychotherapy can help reduce our suffering and help connect us to the joy of being alive.
Academic burnout: where your motivation is not just on vacation – it's taken an indefinite leave of absence. Maybe you are way past the point of even humor. Are you a student, doctor, lawyer or professor working in academia or the field who is just DONE? I specialize in helping academics, intellectuals, and high-net worth individuals get their spark back. I truly understand how demotivating the systems that you operate in can be, because I have lived them myself, and because I hear stories every day that most people wouldn’t even think about sharing with anybody. Or, maybe something in your personal life is dominating your focus.
Academic burnout: where your motivation is not just on vacation – it's taken an indefinite leave of absence. Maybe you are way past the point of even humor. Are you a student, doctor, lawyer or professor working in academia or the field who is just DONE? I specialize in helping academics, intellectuals, and high-net worth individuals get their spark back. I truly understand how demotivating the systems that you operate in can be, because I have lived them myself, and because I hear stories every day that most people wouldn’t even think about sharing with anybody. Or, maybe something in your personal life is dominating your focus.
Most individuals come to me either when stressful life events have overwhelmed their usual coping strategies or they feel stuck in unproductive patterns of behavior. They feel anxious, depressed, or like they are functioning below their potential. Sometimes these feelings make important relationships very difficult. You may have challenges that hinder your ability to enjoy your family, job, studies, or relationships. As your therapist, I will work with you to identify what is holding you back from reaching your goals.
Most individuals come to me either when stressful life events have overwhelmed their usual coping strategies or they feel stuck in unproductive patterns of behavior. They feel anxious, depressed, or like they are functioning below their potential. Sometimes these feelings make important relationships very difficult. You may have challenges that hinder your ability to enjoy your family, job, studies, or relationships. As your therapist, I will work with you to identify what is holding you back from reaching your goals.
I have been in this field since 1996 and specialized in working in a variety of settings with children and young adults (ages 2-19), adults, couples, families, individuals and groups. I currently specialize in the treatment of trauma and work primarily with adults. Trauma affects the brain and the body, causing all sorts of problems for the individual, including (but not limited to) the following: Borderline Personality Disorder, loss of control, rage, anxiety, anger, depression, self-injurious behaviors, the inability to focus and concentrate, imagine and plan a future for themselves, trust others and form relationships.
I have been in this field since 1996 and specialized in working in a variety of settings with children and young adults (ages 2-19), adults, couples, families, individuals and groups. I currently specialize in the treatment of trauma and work primarily with adults. Trauma affects the brain and the body, causing all sorts of problems for the individual, including (but not limited to) the following: Borderline Personality Disorder, loss of control, rage, anxiety, anger, depression, self-injurious behaviors, the inability to focus and concentrate, imagine and plan a future for themselves, trust others and form relationships.
Dr. Alexandra Snead
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lyon Village, Arlington, VA 22201
Are you feeling stuck, stressed, or overwhelmed with anxiety? Are life transitions proving to be challenging? Do you suffer from insomnia and want to regain control of your sleep? If so, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) could be the solution you've been searching for. Research shows that CBT-I is the most effective treatment for insomnia, with 78% of individuals experiencing significantly improved sleep quality. I believe in the power of collaboration and self-awareness, working with you to establish clear goals and navigate life's challenges.
Are you feeling stuck, stressed, or overwhelmed with anxiety? Are life transitions proving to be challenging? Do you suffer from insomnia and want to regain control of your sleep? If so, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) could be the solution you've been searching for. Research shows that CBT-I is the most effective treatment for insomnia, with 78% of individuals experiencing significantly improved sleep quality. I believe in the power of collaboration and self-awareness, working with you to establish clear goals and navigate life's challenges.
Feel like you’re carrying the weight of the world, yet you’re all alone in it? Maybe there’s a relentless hum of anxiety, a low-key feeling of loneliness that never really lets up even if you have people around. You’ve tried talking things through, but it’s like putting a Band-Aid on something that needs stitches. I’m here to help you dig way beneath the surface, past the quick fixes, and figure out what’s really fueling all that angst. With a deep assessment background, we’ll get at those hidden layers. Then we can rewire an overactive nervous system that has your own thoughts treating your brain like it’s part of a firing squad.
Feel like you’re carrying the weight of the world, yet you’re all alone in it? Maybe there’s a relentless hum of anxiety, a low-key feeling of loneliness that never really lets up even if you have people around. You’ve tried talking things through, but it’s like putting a Band-Aid on something that needs stitches. I’m here to help you dig way beneath the surface, past the quick fixes, and figure out what’s really fueling all that angst. With a deep assessment background, we’ll get at those hidden layers. Then we can rewire an overactive nervous system that has your own thoughts treating your brain like it’s part of a firing squad.
My mission is to work with your child to achieve their full potential. I design plans that incorporate the natural environment to develop life skills and unlock your child’s tremendous potential. My approach is rooted in science and driven by daily insight from interacting with your child. As a parent of a child on the autism spectrum and a professional, I have had extensive experience working with children with special needs and training parents. I understand the challenges that your family faces. I believe that parent involvement plays a crucial role in the intervention and I want to give the best support to continue the work.
My mission is to work with your child to achieve their full potential. I design plans that incorporate the natural environment to develop life skills and unlock your child’s tremendous potential. My approach is rooted in science and driven by daily insight from interacting with your child. As a parent of a child on the autism spectrum and a professional, I have had extensive experience working with children with special needs and training parents. I understand the challenges that your family faces. I believe that parent involvement plays a crucial role in the intervention and I want to give the best support to continue the work.
Christina Tripodi Mitchell
Psychologist, PsyD, NCSP
Verified Verified
Lyon Village, Arlington, VA 22201
The Child & Family Practice of Washington, DC is committed to providing comprehensive, evidence-based psychological and educational support services to children, families, schools, and other organizations. We specialize in the assessment of learning and behavioral concerns and in the creation of targeted, supportive programming designed to equip individuals with the tools they need to succeed in school, work, and beyond. We also provide psychological and educational consultation and support to families, schools, and organizations based in the Washington, DC metro area, nation-wide, and abroad.
The Child & Family Practice of Washington, DC is committed to providing comprehensive, evidence-based psychological and educational support services to children, families, schools, and other organizations. We specialize in the assessment of learning and behavioral concerns and in the creation of targeted, supportive programming designed to equip individuals with the tools they need to succeed in school, work, and beyond. We also provide psychological and educational consultation and support to families, schools, and organizations based in the Washington, DC metro area, nation-wide, and abroad.
If you are a woman who sometimes feels like other women are a bunch of patrolling cats sussing each other out, and are exhausted by the struggle– you are not going to find that here.
Feel like you're a constantly spinning top, trying desperately not to topple. Honestly, our minds are bombarded by more stimuli in a day than our ancestors faced in a lifetime. It’s overwhelming, Even for people who swear they are not competitive, jealous, or influenced by the current pace of change or amount of choices – it’s exhausting. To students: Navigating what feels like endless academia & adulthood simultaneously? It's hard. Between endless comparisons with your friends who all seem to have the perfect internship to the guilt of spending too much time on Tiktok - you can start to really doubt that you can handle this.
If you are a woman who sometimes feels like other women are a bunch of patrolling cats sussing each other out, and are exhausted by the struggle– you are not going to find that here.
Feel like you're a constantly spinning top, trying desperately not to topple. Honestly, our minds are bombarded by more stimuli in a day than our ancestors faced in a lifetime. It’s overwhelming, Even for people who swear they are not competitive, jealous, or influenced by the current pace of change or amount of choices – it’s exhausting. To students: Navigating what feels like endless academia & adulthood simultaneously? It's hard. Between endless comparisons with your friends who all seem to have the perfect internship to the guilt of spending too much time on Tiktok - you can start to really doubt that you can handle this.
Dr. Tram Huynh
Psychologist, PhD, PMH-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lyon Village, Arlington, VA 22201
I specialize in women’s mental health and perinatal mental health.
Are you sad or worried about the future? Struggling in a relationship with a romantic partner, a family member, or a supervisor? Do you feel defeated and hopeless because life keeps challenging you? Are you striving for perfection to feel that you’re good enough? Do you often find it hard to access your authentic self? Do you feel overwhelmed by motherhood or struggle after a perinatal loss? If any of these feelings resonate with you, therapy can help you understand the underlying reasons for these emotions, find ways to cope, and shape your life in a way that brings you more joy. I am trained to assist you along this journey.
I specialize in women’s mental health and perinatal mental health.
Are you sad or worried about the future? Struggling in a relationship with a romantic partner, a family member, or a supervisor? Do you feel defeated and hopeless because life keeps challenging you? Are you striving for perfection to feel that you’re good enough? Do you often find it hard to access your authentic self? Do you feel overwhelmed by motherhood or struggle after a perinatal loss? If any of these feelings resonate with you, therapy can help you understand the underlying reasons for these emotions, find ways to cope, and shape your life in a way that brings you more joy. I am trained to assist you along this journey.
Meredith Wolrich
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lyon Village, Arlington, VA 22201
When you feel like you are drowning, therapy allows you to come up for air, engage in meaningful self-reflection, and discover what you are made of and how you can be true to yourself going forward. Maybe you're struggling with recognizing and communicating your needs to others, or perhaps life is going really well and you're terrified of messing it up. Whatever your experience is, I can help. My style of practice is authentic, compassionate, and straightforward, and I believe that a sense of humor goes a long way in helping people feel comfortable and connected.
When you feel like you are drowning, therapy allows you to come up for air, engage in meaningful self-reflection, and discover what you are made of and how you can be true to yourself going forward. Maybe you're struggling with recognizing and communicating your needs to others, or perhaps life is going really well and you're terrified of messing it up. Whatever your experience is, I can help. My style of practice is authentic, compassionate, and straightforward, and I believe that a sense of humor goes a long way in helping people feel comfortable and connected.
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If you are looking for a seasoned, astute, and evidence-based psychologist who can help with anxiety, worry, stress management for high achievers, interpersonal problems, and existential concerns, we might be a good fit. I have over 30 years of psychotherapy, teaching, writing, and presenting experience and am an adjunct professor at Georgetown University. I am also a frequent contributor to the Washington Post. Committed to using the most effective treatments available, I integrate Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with existential approaches, all while building a strong, supportive, and collaborative therapeutic relationship.
If you are looking for a seasoned, astute, and evidence-based psychologist who can help with anxiety, worry, stress management for high achievers, interpersonal problems, and existential concerns, we might be a good fit. I have over 30 years of psychotherapy, teaching, writing, and presenting experience and am an adjunct professor at Georgetown University. I am also a frequent contributor to the Washington Post. Committed to using the most effective treatments available, I integrate Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with existential approaches, all while building a strong, supportive, and collaborative therapeutic relationship.
Choosing a mental health provider can feel daunting. I approach treatment with the philosophy that the foundation for positive change begins with a strong therapist-client relationship and that individuals can find meaning and thrive even amidst life’s most challenging chapters. I am experienced in treating adults with a range of mental health challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma, and life stressors such as relationship and work difficulties. I also specialize in helping clients and their loved ones cope with medical conditions such as pain, insomnia, and cancer, as well as other physical illnesses or disabilities.
Choosing a mental health provider can feel daunting. I approach treatment with the philosophy that the foundation for positive change begins with a strong therapist-client relationship and that individuals can find meaning and thrive even amidst life’s most challenging chapters. I am experienced in treating adults with a range of mental health challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma, and life stressors such as relationship and work difficulties. I also specialize in helping clients and their loved ones cope with medical conditions such as pain, insomnia, and cancer, as well as other physical illnesses or disabilities.
Willow Counseling, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CYT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
People seek the help of a therapist for many different reasons. Perhaps you are seeking help in coping with life stressors related to work and family. You may be need help navigating the complexities of relationship; facing a difficult decision, seeking deeper connection and intimacy. Or perhaps your work is in healing from the effects of sexual trauma. I am here to help you feel more connected, complete, alive and present in your life. If you are ready to dive in for a deeper exploration and understanding of yourself, your patterns, your strengths, and your potential, please reach out!
People seek the help of a therapist for many different reasons. Perhaps you are seeking help in coping with life stressors related to work and family. You may be need help navigating the complexities of relationship; facing a difficult decision, seeking deeper connection and intimacy. Or perhaps your work is in healing from the effects of sexual trauma. I am here to help you feel more connected, complete, alive and present in your life. If you are ready to dive in for a deeper exploration and understanding of yourself, your patterns, your strengths, and your potential, please reach out!
Felecia Wilson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CSAC, ACS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Lyon Village, Arlington, VA 22201
Waitlist for new clients
Do you feel stuck, unhappy or anxious, unsure about your decisions and unable to take action? Do you question who you are or the relationships around you? Do you need hope and healing? I can help. My intention is to understand your experience and work with you to develop a plan, addressing the issues you believe are important we establish what works. I have over 15 years experience in the behavioral health field working with adult, teens and families. I work one on one with individuals who are concerned about women's issues, stress, insecurities, anxiety/depression and relationships and couples addressing communication & conflict
Do you feel stuck, unhappy or anxious, unsure about your decisions and unable to take action? Do you question who you are or the relationships around you? Do you need hope and healing? I can help. My intention is to understand your experience and work with you to develop a plan, addressing the issues you believe are important we establish what works. I have over 15 years experience in the behavioral health field working with adult, teens and families. I work one on one with individuals who are concerned about women's issues, stress, insecurities, anxiety/depression and relationships and couples addressing communication & conflict
Welcome and I am glad you are here. I specialize in providing personalized therapy for people, in different stages of life—whether single, married, or partnered. With a background in social work and years of clinical experience, I am dedicated to creating a nurturing space where people can explore their emotions, share their challenges, and find the support they need to thrive.
Welcome and I am glad you are here. I specialize in providing personalized therapy for people, in different stages of life—whether single, married, or partnered. With a background in social work and years of clinical experience, I am dedicated to creating a nurturing space where people can explore their emotions, share their challenges, and find the support they need to thrive.
I am Ellen McCarter and I provide telehealth counseling throughout Virginia and Florida to individuals, couples, and families who are facing loss, illness, grief, and trauma during or after pregnancy. Common themes that I address in my work include anxiety, grief, depression, caregiving burnout, fertility challenges, subsequent pregnancies after loss/trauma, and couples/relationship issues. I am passionate about supporting clients in various stages of pregnancy and the postpartum period. I am available for online virtual appointments.
I am Ellen McCarter and I provide telehealth counseling throughout Virginia and Florida to individuals, couples, and families who are facing loss, illness, grief, and trauma during or after pregnancy. Common themes that I address in my work include anxiety, grief, depression, caregiving burnout, fertility challenges, subsequent pregnancies after loss/trauma, and couples/relationship issues. I am passionate about supporting clients in various stages of pregnancy and the postpartum period. I am available for online virtual appointments.
Ioana Marcus
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, GEP
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Lyon Village, Arlington, VA 22201
If you are tired of feeling stuck in your life, I invite you to take a different approach to life and therapy, which is somatic and experiential. My practice is founded on creating a safe space for you to become your most authentic self. We focus not only on understanding your past experiences, whether family, relationships, traumas or mental health concerns that have been hindering your growth, but also supporting you to step into your life NOW. I will support you and walk the walk with you. We will explore how to fully live and thrive in the present, grow to your fullest potential, way beyond what you imagine for yourself.
If you are tired of feeling stuck in your life, I invite you to take a different approach to life and therapy, which is somatic and experiential. My practice is founded on creating a safe space for you to become your most authentic self. We focus not only on understanding your past experiences, whether family, relationships, traumas or mental health concerns that have been hindering your growth, but also supporting you to step into your life NOW. I will support you and walk the walk with you. We will explore how to fully live and thrive in the present, grow to your fullest potential, way beyond what you imagine for yourself.
Sara Groark
Marriage & Family Therapist, LPC, LMFT, CSAC
Verified Verified
Lyon Village, Arlington, VA 22201
As a therapist with over 30 years of clinical experience, I create a safe, empathic environment for you, helping you to weather difficult life circumstances and to understand and cope with overwhelming feelings. My specialities are marital and family therapy, play therapy, addiction and substance abuse assessment and treatment and Interventions.
The greatest solace for interpersonal turmoil often lies in having someone to listen carefully, thoughtfully and empathically and to collaborate in working toward positive change. This is my goal with all clients.
As a therapist with over 30 years of clinical experience, I create a safe, empathic environment for you, helping you to weather difficult life circumstances and to understand and cope with overwhelming feelings. My specialities are marital and family therapy, play therapy, addiction and substance abuse assessment and treatment and Interventions.
The greatest solace for interpersonal turmoil often lies in having someone to listen carefully, thoughtfully and empathically and to collaborate in working toward positive change. This is my goal with all clients.
Alexandra Dickson Hartz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lyon Village, Arlington, VA 22201
Waitlist for new clients
Life transitions in relationships, career, and family, can overwhelm our typically competent ways of coping. I work with adults and adolescents on managing the anxiety, depression and other reactions to changes in their lives as they find a new understanding of themselves and build constructive, new coping skills.
Life transitions in relationships, career, and family, can overwhelm our typically competent ways of coping. I work with adults and adolescents on managing the anxiety, depression and other reactions to changes in their lives as they find a new understanding of themselves and build constructive, new coping skills.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.