Transgender Therapists in Arlington, VA

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.

Dr. Wade specializes in health psychology, particularly the areas of chronic pain, adjustment to chronic illness or injury, weight management, weight loss surgery counseling, disordered eating, body image concerns, and implementing health-promoting lifestyle changes. Dr. Wade practices Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and positive psychology approaches, capitalizing on the strengths of each individual to form a collaborative and holistic treatment plan.

In our work together, we will identify and reach towards your fullest potential, build a sense of confidence and ease, and achieve deeper connections. These connections will include with yourself, your partner, family members, peers, and other members of your community. Some of these steps will involve making changes but many will involve noticing the strengths that you already possess! I will provide my knowledge and experience treating anxiety/social anxiety, burnout, depression, relationship conflict, identity concerns, social difficulties, grief, and more. I work with children 10 and older, teens, adults, and families.

Each of us is here with a unique gift to be named, claimed and celebrated. That gift is often hidden due to trauma and heartache. My work helps you discover and release whatever prevents the full expression of your power and joy, which resets an inner compass to your highest destiny. Trama informed transformational psychotherapy reconnects you with the exquisite wisdom of your Soul, and helps you co-create the life you deeply desire. I work with individuals, as well as couples who want to create a fulfilling and passionate relationship.

I believe in the power of therapy and the changes that can occur within each session. The most beautiful parts of therapy work are when both the client and therapist can be open, honest, and vulnerable with their struggles, observations, and successes. I seek to provide a supportive environment that can nurture vulnerability and true progress. By using mindfulness and grounding techniques, self-awareness can occur in order not to just live, but to thrive.

I enjoy working with clients on concerns related to anxiety, depression, body image, disordered eating, intimate relationships, adjustment concerns, sexuality, sexual violence and trauma. My approach to counseling is collaborative and I strive to provide a non-judgmental and accepting counseling environment.

Thank you for visiting! I create a space of safety and security so you can explore what is blocking your ability to enjoy and embrace your life. We work together to create or recreate new perspectives. If you are in a state of depression or anxiety or reliving past traumas, we can discover methods unique to your needs that help you move out of fear. Our goal is to help you reconnect with your best self, to be centered in self, feel empowered to make the best choice for your wellbeing.

Vibha "Minnie" Thukral: My clients desire to gain insight into their behaviors and relationship dynamics - in a work/school setting, with their families, friends, romantic partners, & themselves. They want to learn how to cope with symptoms of depression, anxiety, and chronic stress, while being true to themselves. My clients need a non-judgemental space to explore their values, identity, and purpose in life. They may want to heal from their upbringing, whether that means they come from an immigrant family, a family with a history of mental illness & trauma, and/or a dysfunctional upbringing.

I enjoy working with clients who are struggling with life issues particularly anxiety, depression and trauma. Together, we examine areas of struggle or "stuckness" and identify new ways of being more engaged and effective in relationship with others and ourselves. Treatment modalities range from short-term brief, CBT, and problem-focused dynamic therapies to longer-term analytic work. For individuals seeking greater self-growth, I am a fully-trained and certified Jungian psychoanalyst and use dreams and active imagination to identify unconscious material that may lead an individual to a greater sense of life fulfillment and ultimately joy!

Have you been feeling "off" and need to get back on track? Or do you need help to bring about significant changes in your life? I will provide you with a comfortable and safe environment to talk about your issues or concerns without fear of judgment. Together, we can identify old thinking and behaviors that have not been productive for you. We will explore strategies to make the changes that you are seeking within yourself and in your relationships. It is time for you to feel light and free again.

I love working with the younger population and those going through life transitions. Life transitions can be working through interpersonal relationships, work challenges, moving and other life events. I have worked with children and would love to continue working with children. Goals of these clients would be to increase self-confidence, reduce anxiety or depressive symptoms and manage expectations of ones self.

Raisa Brownell, LCSW Mx. Raisa Brownell, LCSW Mx. Raisa Brownell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Virginia who has been practicing since 2020. She has a Master of Social Work from North Carolina State University. Raisa provides person-centered interventions to increase the client’s sense of agency in achieving treatment goals using evidence-based practice (EBP).

You're doing all of the things that should make you feel happy, whole and healthy, yet, you just can't get it together. You're still disconnected from yourself. You're haunted by loneliness. And you're constantly overwhelmed by your emotions. We get it! It's nearly impossible to stay present, to live and love fully when no one has ever shown you how. If you ever felt abandoned or unloved by the adults who raised you, that leaves a void that anyone would want to numb. Come work with us. We will help you heal your childhood trauma, master your emotions, and create the relationships you never thought were possible.

You're looking into therapy, so let's do it. I offer intensive Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) to fast-track your recovery. Your problems didn’t develop an hour a week, so why should your therapy? If you are experiencing flashbacks, intrusive thoughts, or painful emotions that you don't want to talk about, EMDR offers a way for you to work through your experiences without having to share all the details. If you feel stuck with weekly therapy or have been reluctant to open difficult issues week after week, intensive EMDR can help. We can past in the past, so you can figure out what to do next.

At Peak Wellness Group, we aim to help the Metropolitan DC community achieve peak levels of functioning and experience an enhanced sense of well-being through the delivery of quality psychological services. Prioritizing collaboration, convenience, and innovation, we strive to simplify the process of obtaining psychological wellness services and to deliver personalized, evidence-based care that considers each individual's needs, goals, and values.

It's such a big step to reach out for help and so important to find a therapist that feels like the right fit. I am passionate about working together with clients during challenging times in their lives and believe in healing for all. I see the therapeutic relationship as the most important factor in supporting clients to explore and understand themselves and move towards self-discovery, self-acceptance, and healing. I am a warm, empathetic person and strive to provide a safe and supportive space to foster a productive therapeutic relationship, allowing individuals to create enduring and lasting change within their lives.

“I’m here to encourage people in their moments of hurt, confusion, and disorder. I work to enlighten them on how to use tools to begin healing and growing. I focus on empowering them as they embark on these journeys with me, so they are equipped to thrive when they are ready to navigate without me.”

Sometimes there are thoughts, memories and moods that are causing us distress. Often, when we try to express these to others, we are left feeling more confused about what we are feeling or misunderstood afterward. Sometimes words fail us and we cannot find the right way to express ourselves and then we find ourselves repeating the same cycles. I have found in my work that when words fail, art can help us bridge that language dead-end. I am a registered Art Therapist; I believe that art is innately human and can provide a safe space to initiate growth and change in individuals.

Do you find yourself feeling lost, overwhelmed, or stuck? Are you experiencing anxiety, grief, sadness, loneliness, or other difficult, overwhelming emotions? Have you experienced trauma? You do not have to struggle alone. In working with clients, I use an integrative approach to help adolescents and adults develop coping skills and improve their mental health while both identifying and accomplishing their goals. I particularly enjoy working with the LGBQ+ and trans and disabled communities. I believe that anyone can truly thrive with the proper support, understanding, and resources throughout the therapeutic journey.