Psychoanalytic Therapists in Ashburn, VA
I am well versed and experienced in working with a variety of populations. My specialty focuses on adults who experienced trauma while in foster care; adults experiencing separation and divorce, depression, anxiety, caregiver, and compassion fatigue, newfound-COVID stressors, grief, and loss. My clinical approach encompasses several different evidence-based therapeutic modalities and is delivered in a compassionate and meaningful way.
I am well versed and experienced in working with a variety of populations. My specialty focuses on adults who experienced trauma while in foster care; adults experiencing separation and divorce, depression, anxiety, caregiver, and compassion fatigue, newfound-COVID stressors, grief, and loss. My clinical approach encompasses several different evidence-based therapeutic modalities and is delivered in a compassionate and meaningful way.
Kelly was born in Lynchburg Virginia and raised in Southern California but has been back east in this area since the early 90s. Kelly is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), with over a decade of experience across many different settings consisting of inpatient, outpatient, intensive in-home, university, mental health agency work. Kelly graduated from liberty University with his PhD in professional counseling in January 2013; and has taught graduate students in group therapy skills and individual therapy techniques. Kelly tends to be eclectic in his counseling approach, employing CBT, person centered, reality therapy.
Kelly was born in Lynchburg Virginia and raised in Southern California but has been back east in this area since the early 90s. Kelly is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), with over a decade of experience across many different settings consisting of inpatient, outpatient, intensive in-home, university, mental health agency work. Kelly graduated from liberty University with his PhD in professional counseling in January 2013; and has taught graduate students in group therapy skills and individual therapy techniques. Kelly tends to be eclectic in his counseling approach, employing CBT, person centered, reality therapy.
It's not often people get to say how much they enjoy their work, but I do. As the co-founder of Insight Into Action Therapy, I get to meet fascinating people and assist them as they navigate through tough times. I do so through individual and family therapy. In addition, I facilitate several groups, primarily our Dual Diagnosis Recovery Program which is designed to help individuals with co-occuring substance abuse and mental health problems. Besides therapy, I provide community educations and lectures on various topics impacting individuals and the society as a whole.
It's not often people get to say how much they enjoy their work, but I do. As the co-founder of Insight Into Action Therapy, I get to meet fascinating people and assist them as they navigate through tough times. I do so through individual and family therapy. In addition, I facilitate several groups, primarily our Dual Diagnosis Recovery Program which is designed to help individuals with co-occuring substance abuse and mental health problems. Besides therapy, I provide community educations and lectures on various topics impacting individuals and the society as a whole.
I specialize in couples counseling in Virginia and Washington D.C. in-person and remotely. When arguments get repetitive and you keep saying things you don't quite mean - it feels like there is no way out. I facilitate a unique place you can come to hear and express yourself in a completely new way. My goal is to repair relationships and transform them. Whether it is communication problems, divorce, cheating or addiction - I do not judge and provide effective intervention. You will find a way to talk about things in a whole new way.
I specialize in couples counseling in Virginia and Washington D.C. in-person and remotely. When arguments get repetitive and you keep saying things you don't quite mean - it feels like there is no way out. I facilitate a unique place you can come to hear and express yourself in a completely new way. My goal is to repair relationships and transform them. Whether it is communication problems, divorce, cheating or addiction - I do not judge and provide effective intervention. You will find a way to talk about things in a whole new way.
I specialize in supporting upper high school and college students navigate the pressures that come with being an athlete. Whether you're managing injury and recovery, performance pressure, major transitions, identity, or life beyond sports, therapy with me can provide a space to process what you may not feel comfortable discussing elsewhere.
I specialize in supporting upper high school and college students navigate the pressures that come with being an athlete. Whether you're managing injury and recovery, performance pressure, major transitions, identity, or life beyond sports, therapy with me can provide a space to process what you may not feel comfortable discussing elsewhere.
Dr. Jennie Polizzi
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC&NCC, Phd&Sup, MS&Cert, EMDR, DBT
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Expert specializes in complex & sensitive cases. Extensive experience working on high profile cases, court cases, & specialized cases. Specialist working with neurodivergent pop. including schizophrenia, bipolar dis., borderline personality dis., adhd, autism, ocd, ptsd, domestic violence, eating dis., career, anxiety & depression. Specialist works with individuals from the med & vet, mental health, crisis, PD & FD and military service members & leadership. Individuals, couple, family, EMDR, ART, DBT, & group work. Expert supervises and instructs professional counselors. Clients report that she is genuine, engaging, & helpful.
Expert specializes in complex & sensitive cases. Extensive experience working on high profile cases, court cases, & specialized cases. Specialist working with neurodivergent pop. including schizophrenia, bipolar dis., borderline personality dis., adhd, autism, ocd, ptsd, domestic violence, eating dis., career, anxiety & depression. Specialist works with individuals from the med & vet, mental health, crisis, PD & FD and military service members & leadership. Individuals, couple, family, EMDR, ART, DBT, & group work. Expert supervises and instructs professional counselors. Clients report that she is genuine, engaging, & helpful.
I’m a compassionate and dedicated social worker committed to helping individuals navigate life’s complexities and find a sense of balance and inner peace. With over five years of experience in the field, I’ve had the privilege of supporting clients from a wide range of backgrounds as they pursue emotional healing, self-understanding, and personal growth.
I’m a compassionate and dedicated social worker committed to helping individuals navigate life’s complexities and find a sense of balance and inner peace. With over five years of experience in the field, I’ve had the privilege of supporting clients from a wide range of backgrounds as they pursue emotional healing, self-understanding, and personal growth.
I support individuals from infancy through adulthood, helping you navigate life’s challenges with connection, regulation, and growth. Whether you’re a new parent, a child facing developmental challenges, a teen navigating transitions, or an adult seeking emotional balance, I offer tailored therapy that meets you where you are. For infants and young children: I provide infant mental health services and play therapy, focusing on attachment, emotional regulation, and sensory development. I partner with parents to create strategies that nurture resilience and connection.
I support individuals from infancy through adulthood, helping you navigate life’s challenges with connection, regulation, and growth. Whether you’re a new parent, a child facing developmental challenges, a teen navigating transitions, or an adult seeking emotional balance, I offer tailored therapy that meets you where you are. For infants and young children: I provide infant mental health services and play therapy, focusing on attachment, emotional regulation, and sensory development. I partner with parents to create strategies that nurture resilience and connection.
I work primarily with veterans, active duty military, first responders, and individuals living with the effects of trauma, chronic stress, PTSD, nervous system overload, and life transitions. As a military spouse and someone deeply connected to this community, I understand that many people seeking help are not simply “struggling with emotions,” they are carrying years of hypervigilance, operational stress, burnout, grief, identity shifts, and survival based adaptations that have affected both the mind and body.
I work primarily with veterans, active duty military, first responders, and individuals living with the effects of trauma, chronic stress, PTSD, nervous system overload, and life transitions. As a military spouse and someone deeply connected to this community, I understand that many people seeking help are not simply “struggling with emotions,” they are carrying years of hypervigilance, operational stress, burnout, grief, identity shifts, and survival based adaptations that have affected both the mind and body.
In sessions we combine reflective, psychoanalytic‑informed exploration with practical tools to quiet racing thoughts, ease low mood, process loss, and address patterns like perfectionism and issues with locus of control.
Depression, anxiety, and low self esteem can make everyday life feel heavy and hard to move through. You may be stuck in relentless overthinking, exhausted by family expectations or conflicts, caught in perfectionism or struggles with control, or carrying the weight of generational trauma, divorce, or language barriers. Reaching out is a brave step, therapy can help you find clearer days. These struggles often overlap, with worry deepening low mood and low self‑worth making connection feel unsafe. Together we'll explore how these patterns formed and build practical ways to bring steadier mood, calmer thinking, and more energy.
In sessions we combine reflective, psychoanalytic‑informed exploration with practical tools to quiet racing thoughts, ease low mood, process loss, and address patterns like perfectionism and issues with locus of control.
Depression, anxiety, and low self esteem can make everyday life feel heavy and hard to move through. You may be stuck in relentless overthinking, exhausted by family expectations or conflicts, caught in perfectionism or struggles with control, or carrying the weight of generational trauma, divorce, or language barriers. Reaching out is a brave step, therapy can help you find clearer days. These struggles often overlap, with worry deepening low mood and low self‑worth making connection feel unsafe. Together we'll explore how these patterns formed and build practical ways to bring steadier mood, calmer thinking, and more energy.
Psychotherapy for those located in Colorado and Virginia, who are willing, ready, and able to prioritize their healing, so they may flourish on their journey. True healing requires time, patience, and great courage. It requires that you acknowledge what you’ve been through and take ownership of who you are. Let go of the story you keep telling yourself. Let go of the attachments to trauma, to your story, to your suffering. You’ve done enough. It’s time that you take your life back.
Psychotherapy for those located in Colorado and Virginia, who are willing, ready, and able to prioritize their healing, so they may flourish on their journey. True healing requires time, patience, and great courage. It requires that you acknowledge what you’ve been through and take ownership of who you are. Let go of the story you keep telling yourself. Let go of the attachments to trauma, to your story, to your suffering. You’ve done enough. It’s time that you take your life back.
I specialize in helping individuals and families manage trauma, anxiety, behavioral challenges, and the unique dynamics of neurodivergence (ASD). With over 20 years in mental health, I bring experience, empathy, and a touch of humor to remind you that healing doesn’t have to feel heavy. Together, we’ll turn challenges into growth, one honest conversation (and maybe a laugh) at a time.
I specialize in helping individuals and families manage trauma, anxiety, behavioral challenges, and the unique dynamics of neurodivergence (ASD). With over 20 years in mental health, I bring experience, empathy, and a touch of humor to remind you that healing doesn’t have to feel heavy. Together, we’ll turn challenges into growth, one honest conversation (and maybe a laugh) at a time.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who works with an M.D. at Improve Life PLLC. I specialize in providing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to those with ADHD, PTSD, OCD, depression and anxiety. My background includes clinical work in the corporate, forensic, educational, and therapeutic settings. I am experienced in providing collaborative and clinical services to children, adolescents, and adults in both community and private practices.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who works with an M.D. at Improve Life PLLC. I specialize in providing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to those with ADHD, PTSD, OCD, depression and anxiety. My background includes clinical work in the corporate, forensic, educational, and therapeutic settings. I am experienced in providing collaborative and clinical services to children, adolescents, and adults in both community and private practices.
Are you overwhelmed by challenges? Have you struggled with anorexia, bulimia, or binge eating? With special training in body image issues, Mary can help you on the path to recovery. Treatment will be holistic and eclectic, tailored to your needs, using the tools that work best for you, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing, and mindfulness. You can expect practical tools that you can apply in your everyday life to fell and function better. In all cases, you are at the center of the therapy and your needs will drive the therapy process forward. If you are ready to move forward, reach out for help.
Are you overwhelmed by challenges? Have you struggled with anorexia, bulimia, or binge eating? With special training in body image issues, Mary can help you on the path to recovery. Treatment will be holistic and eclectic, tailored to your needs, using the tools that work best for you, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing, and mindfulness. You can expect practical tools that you can apply in your everyday life to fell and function better. In all cases, you are at the center of the therapy and your needs will drive the therapy process forward. If you are ready to move forward, reach out for help.
Accepting NEW clients in need of support in making sense of the patterns that keep them stuck, and developing the insight and confidence needed to move toward a more authentic and fulfilling life. You may be struggling with anxiety, depression, self-doubt, relationship challenges, perfectionism, identity concerns, stress, or life transitions. Maybe you feel overwhelmed or disconnected from the life you want for yourself. Perhaps you've worked hard to keep everything together, but underneath the surface you keep finding yourself in the same cycles, wondering why change feels so difficult.
Accepting NEW clients in need of support in making sense of the patterns that keep them stuck, and developing the insight and confidence needed to move toward a more authentic and fulfilling life. You may be struggling with anxiety, depression, self-doubt, relationship challenges, perfectionism, identity concerns, stress, or life transitions. Maybe you feel overwhelmed or disconnected from the life you want for yourself. Perhaps you've worked hard to keep everything together, but underneath the surface you keep finding yourself in the same cycles, wondering why change feels so difficult.
I’m a clinical psychologist (PhD) specializing in trauma, anxiety, depression, and the mind–body impact of stress. My approach is warm, relational, and psychodynamic — I help you understand not just what you’re feeling, but why it keeps happening.
Many of my clients come to me after trying short-term or skills-only therapy and not feeling truly understood. Together, we look at the deeper patterns shaped by past experiences, trauma, and relationships. This includes medical trauma, chronic illness, health anxiety, and eating issues rooted in shame or self-criticism.
I offer teletherapy to adults who want thoughtful, insight-oriented
I’m a clinical psychologist (PhD) specializing in trauma, anxiety, depression, and the mind–body impact of stress. My approach is warm, relational, and psychodynamic — I help you understand not just what you’re feeling, but why it keeps happening.
Many of my clients come to me after trying short-term or skills-only therapy and not feeling truly understood. Together, we look at the deeper patterns shaped by past experiences, trauma, and relationships. This includes medical trauma, chronic illness, health anxiety, and eating issues rooted in shame or self-criticism.
I offer teletherapy to adults who want thoughtful, insight-oriented
I help clients develop practical skills they can carry with them beyond the therapy room—learning how to pause before reacting during conflict, set boundaries without being overwhelmed by guilt, sit with difficult emotions instead of avoiding them, quiet the inner critic, communicate needs more clearly, and make choices that are guided by personal values rather than fear. I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief and loss, trauma, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, shame, guilt, chronic illness, life transitions, disappointment, and patterns of people-pleasing, perfectionism, or emotional avoidance.
I help clients develop practical skills they can carry with them beyond the therapy room—learning how to pause before reacting during conflict, set boundaries without being overwhelmed by guilt, sit with difficult emotions instead of avoiding them, quiet the inner critic, communicate needs more clearly, and make choices that are guided by personal values rather than fear. I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief and loss, trauma, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, shame, guilt, chronic illness, life transitions, disappointment, and patterns of people-pleasing, perfectionism, or emotional avoidance.
I provide a supportive, compassionate space to explore, understand and address distress and mental health disorders related to life transitions, strengthening relationships, regulating emotions, or developing greater self-compassion. Life transitions, stress, and uncertainty can feel overwhelming, especially when paired with anxiety, ADHD, or self-esteem challenges are my clinical interest. I tailor each session to meet your unique needs, drawing from approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, psychodynamic and interpersonal work, motivational interviewing, and multicultural perspectives.
I provide a supportive, compassionate space to explore, understand and address distress and mental health disorders related to life transitions, strengthening relationships, regulating emotions, or developing greater self-compassion. Life transitions, stress, and uncertainty can feel overwhelming, especially when paired with anxiety, ADHD, or self-esteem challenges are my clinical interest. I tailor each session to meet your unique needs, drawing from approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, psychodynamic and interpersonal work, motivational interviewing, and multicultural perspectives.
Are you or your teenager experiencing difficulty? In therapy, you can develop coping skills to address depression, anxiety, psychosis, addiction, eating disorders, trauma, and problematic sexual behaviors. You can reduce family conflict and live a healthier and more fulfilling life. Therapy will use evidence-based approaches for sustainable improvement. Contact me via phone, text, or email. I am looking forward to helping you! You are not alone.
Are you or your teenager experiencing difficulty? In therapy, you can develop coping skills to address depression, anxiety, psychosis, addiction, eating disorders, trauma, and problematic sexual behaviors. You can reduce family conflict and live a healthier and more fulfilling life. Therapy will use evidence-based approaches for sustainable improvement. Contact me via phone, text, or email. I am looking forward to helping you! You are not alone.
Everyone may experience challenges with mental health depending on life circumstances. I believe people are capable of change when internally motivated and properly supported. Sometimes, however, it may seem that change is near impossible, especially when you are struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, recently experienced loss or going through a life transition. Together we will create a roadmap for you to begin making small changes, one step at a time, towards a more fulfilling and rewarding future. Our therapeutic relationship will be built on a foundation of unconditional positive regard and open and honest communication.
Everyone may experience challenges with mental health depending on life circumstances. I believe people are capable of change when internally motivated and properly supported. Sometimes, however, it may seem that change is near impossible, especially when you are struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, recently experienced loss or going through a life transition. Together we will create a roadmap for you to begin making small changes, one step at a time, towards a more fulfilling and rewarding future. Our therapeutic relationship will be built on a foundation of unconditional positive regard and open and honest communication.
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Does psychoanalytic therapy work?
Psychoanalytic therapy derives from the work of Sigmund Freud. In this type of therapy, discovering buried thoughts and emotions from the unconscious will help a person work through their difficulties and negative behaviors. Research shows that psychoanalytic therapy can be highly effective, with patients reporting improvement in mood, quality of life, and overall well-being.
How long are people typically in psychoanalytic therapy?
Traditional psychoanalysis is in-depth and is conducted in five sessions every week. Today, modern psychoanalytic therapy is less intense and normally incorporates as few as one or two sessions a week. In some cases, positive change can occur quickly. However, if the condition, difficulty, or behavior is deep-seated, improvement may require many months or years of therapy.
Is psychoanalytic therapy suitable for young people?
Children and adolescents can benefit from this type of therapy. Many kids and teens are often unable to form and communicate their thoughts and emotions. Psychoanalytic therapy uses specific techniques such as dream analysis, symbolism, and free association or word association; all of which can be useful tools for less-communicative young people. Through this therapy, a patient will hopefully make connections between what they feel inside and how the world works outside.
Can psychoanalytic therapy be done online?
Modern-day psychoanalytic therapy is very different from traditional psychoanalysis. While an individual can sit face-to-face with the psychoanalyst for multiple sessions a week, they do not have to. Today, psychoanalytic therapy can be effectively conducted online or by phone. The key is that the individual confronts what is repressed and avoided, and this can be done whether in person or over online video.