Psychoanalytic Therapists in Chantilly, VA
Life does have many stressful issues like loss, relationship dynamics, family conflict, work concerns, divorce, and medical crisis. These types of stressors greatly influence our ability to cope with our everyday responsibilities. My focus in therapy is to identify your current stressors and how they can either be resolved or develop the ability to decrease the severity of symptoms. Together, we will develop goals and steps tailored to you.
Life does have many stressful issues like loss, relationship dynamics, family conflict, work concerns, divorce, and medical crisis. These types of stressors greatly influence our ability to cope with our everyday responsibilities. My focus in therapy is to identify your current stressors and how they can either be resolved or develop the ability to decrease the severity of symptoms. Together, we will develop goals and steps tailored to you.
Hi, I'm Beth! I have a Master's Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia. I have been providing therapy services for many years, and have helped clients with a variety of issues, including depression, anxiety/stress, anger management, social issues, grief/loss, and trauma.
Hi, I'm Beth! I have a Master's Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia. I have been providing therapy services for many years, and have helped clients with a variety of issues, including depression, anxiety/stress, anger management, social issues, grief/loss, and trauma.
Have you gone through something painful and wondered why you aren’t feeling “back to normal” yet? Or maybe you've started to wonder why you can’t stop certain patterns in your life, despite all your best efforts? Wondering about these things is normal, and therapy can be helpful in helping you find answers to these questions.
Have you gone through something painful and wondered why you aren’t feeling “back to normal” yet? Or maybe you've started to wonder why you can’t stop certain patterns in your life, despite all your best efforts? Wondering about these things is normal, and therapy can be helpful in helping you find answers to these questions.
I am a compassionate therapist dedicated to guiding you on your healing journey. My approach is shaped not only by my professional education but also by my personal experiences as a mother of four, navigating divorce, embracing life as an empty nester, and enduring the profound loss of my husband and parents. These life experiences have deepened my belief in God’s transformative power and the healing that comes through authentic connection. I offer a holistic, faith-integrated approach grounded in interpersonal neurobiology and an understanding of our God-designed need for connection and being known.
I am a compassionate therapist dedicated to guiding you on your healing journey. My approach is shaped not only by my professional education but also by my personal experiences as a mother of four, navigating divorce, embracing life as an empty nester, and enduring the profound loss of my husband and parents. These life experiences have deepened my belief in God’s transformative power and the healing that comes through authentic connection. I offer a holistic, faith-integrated approach grounded in interpersonal neurobiology and an understanding of our God-designed need for connection and being known.
On the outside, it may look like you are holding everything together, but inside you feel anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck. Your mind does not slow down, relationships feel draining, and it becomes harder to feel confident in yourself or where your life is headed.
Do you overthink conversations or avoid situations because of anxiety? Do you find yourself people pleasing, struggling with anger, losing confidence, or repeating the same unhealthy patterns? Maybe you are tired of feeling this way and know something needs to change, but you are not sure where to start.
On the outside, it may look like you are holding everything together, but inside you feel anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck. Your mind does not slow down, relationships feel draining, and it becomes harder to feel confident in yourself or where your life is headed.
Do you overthink conversations or avoid situations because of anxiety? Do you find yourself people pleasing, struggling with anger, losing confidence, or repeating the same unhealthy patterns? Maybe you are tired of feeling this way and know something needs to change, but you are not sure where to start.
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.
Life can feel overwhelming at times, and it’s normal to struggle with stress, uncertainty, or difficult emotions. Whether you’re facing challenges at home, in relationships, at school, or within yourself, you deserve a space where you can be truly heard, understood, and supported. I am committed to walking alongside you throughout your journey, offering guidance and encouragement as we explore your feelings, build clarity, and connect with your inner strength and resilience. We can work toward growth, balance, and hope, helping you move forward with confidence and a renewed sense of self.
Life can feel overwhelming at times, and it’s normal to struggle with stress, uncertainty, or difficult emotions. Whether you’re facing challenges at home, in relationships, at school, or within yourself, you deserve a space where you can be truly heard, understood, and supported. I am committed to walking alongside you throughout your journey, offering guidance and encouragement as we explore your feelings, build clarity, and connect with your inner strength and resilience. We can work toward growth, balance, and hope, helping you move forward with confidence and a renewed sense of self.
When people experience stress or trauma it can derail their life plan. I am invested in working together with you to identify your life goals. Through the treatment journey we will work towards those goals to create positive change. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 8 years of clinical experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in individual and family settings. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, life challenges, and trauma. I completed my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology at Arizona State University and a Master’s degree at Grand Canyon University.
When people experience stress or trauma it can derail their life plan. I am invested in working together with you to identify your life goals. Through the treatment journey we will work towards those goals to create positive change. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 8 years of clinical experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in individual and family settings. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, life challenges, and trauma. I completed my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology at Arizona State University and a Master’s degree at Grand Canyon University.
Hello, I'm Shannah, a Licensed Masters Social Worker specializing in mental health with 15 years of experience working with adolescents (ages 13 and above) and adults in group counseling, family/marriage counseling, individual counseling, trauma therapy, grief counseling, crisis intervention and eating disorders. Thank you for taking the first step and for allowing me to be part of this very important journey with you. I look forward to meeting you! I am fully committed to listen and provide a safe, ethical and supportive place so that we can develop a treatment plan centered on “you” and “your specific needs.”
Hello, I'm Shannah, a Licensed Masters Social Worker specializing in mental health with 15 years of experience working with adolescents (ages 13 and above) and adults in group counseling, family/marriage counseling, individual counseling, trauma therapy, grief counseling, crisis intervention and eating disorders. Thank you for taking the first step and for allowing me to be part of this very important journey with you. I look forward to meeting you! I am fully committed to listen and provide a safe, ethical and supportive place so that we can develop a treatment plan centered on “you” and “your specific needs.”
Dr. Suzan Yesil is a mental health expert driven by a passion for education and trauma recovery. She provides services to a wide range of clients, including children, adolescents, families, and the geriatric community. Dr. Yesil's training from Harvard Medical School has equipped her with specializations in Trauma and Recovery, Attachment, Personality, and Mentalization-based Psychotherapy for Narcissism. She is also certified in Trauma Informed Care (TIC) and has extensive experience optimizing TIC in clinical practice.She holds a Fellowship in Geriatric Oncology Cognition and Communication from the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer.
Dr. Suzan Yesil is a mental health expert driven by a passion for education and trauma recovery. She provides services to a wide range of clients, including children, adolescents, families, and the geriatric community. Dr. Yesil's training from Harvard Medical School has equipped her with specializations in Trauma and Recovery, Attachment, Personality, and Mentalization-based Psychotherapy for Narcissism. She is also certified in Trauma Informed Care (TIC) and has extensive experience optimizing TIC in clinical practice.She holds a Fellowship in Geriatric Oncology Cognition and Communication from the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer.
Treatment is individualized, drawing from psychoanalytic and integrative approaches to deepen understanding, support emotional growth, and promote lasting change.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst in full-time private practice, serving adults and adolescents. I practice in The Plains, Virginia, and Washington, DC, and am licensed to practice in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC.
I provide psychological evaluation, psychotherapy, and psychoanalysis to adults across the lifespan, as well as to adolescents ages 12 and older. Much of my work is with adults and professionals seeking a thoughtful, depth-oriented approach—often after finding that more structured or skills-based therapies were helpful but did not fully address underlying emotional or relational concerns.
Treatment is individualized, drawing from psychoanalytic and integrative approaches to deepen understanding, support emotional growth, and promote lasting change.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst in full-time private practice, serving adults and adolescents. I practice in The Plains, Virginia, and Washington, DC, and am licensed to practice in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC.
I provide psychological evaluation, psychotherapy, and psychoanalysis to adults across the lifespan, as well as to adolescents ages 12 and older. Much of my work is with adults and professionals seeking a thoughtful, depth-oriented approach—often after finding that more structured or skills-based therapies were helpful but did not fully address underlying emotional or relational concerns.
Hi, I'm Kennise, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker passionate about helping people navigate life's challenges. I earned my Master of Social Work from Radford University and have spent the past five years providing compassionate, evidence-based therapy to individuals from a variety of backgrounds. I work with adolescents, adults, and older adults, and I believe that everyone deserves a safe, supportive, and judgment-free space where they can feel comfortable being themselves. Whether you're struggling with ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, or other challenges, I'm here to help.
Hi, I'm Kennise, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker passionate about helping people navigate life's challenges. I earned my Master of Social Work from Radford University and have spent the past five years providing compassionate, evidence-based therapy to individuals from a variety of backgrounds. I work with adolescents, adults, and older adults, and I believe that everyone deserves a safe, supportive, and judgment-free space where they can feel comfortable being themselves. Whether you're struggling with ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, or other challenges, I'm here to help.
Hi, I'm Natasha (Natalia) Kanaev! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 9 years of experience supporting people with a variety of struggles: depression, anxiety, trauma, relationships, grief, immigration, and addiction. My passion is to help people to live a life they envisioned for themselves. With my support, you will be able to create new strategies and make necessary changes which will help you to manage any challenges.
Hi, I'm Natasha (Natalia) Kanaev! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 9 years of experience supporting people with a variety of struggles: depression, anxiety, trauma, relationships, grief, immigration, and addiction. My passion is to help people to live a life they envisioned for themselves. With my support, you will be able to create new strategies and make necessary changes which will help you to manage any challenges.
I have obtained post-doctoral training at the Pittsburgh Psychoanalytic Center, American Society of Clinical Hypnosis, and Psychoanalytic Studies Program at the Washington Baltimore Center for Psychoanalysis.
Mind-body (psychosomatic) dysregulation is challenging and complex and primarily associated with difficult emotions (e.g., anxiety, panic, depression, anger, guilt, etc.), relational difficulties (e.g., social isolation), and self-esteem concerns. Through rigorous clinical observation, I designed Analytical Health Psychotherapy (AHP), an insight-oriented approach to Health Psychology in which the therapeutic relationship will contain complex emotions while we analyze, tolerate, and understand the unconscious roots of the physical symptoms. Hence, the physical symptoms will diminish while you gain insight into their functions.
I have obtained post-doctoral training at the Pittsburgh Psychoanalytic Center, American Society of Clinical Hypnosis, and Psychoanalytic Studies Program at the Washington Baltimore Center for Psychoanalysis.
Mind-body (psychosomatic) dysregulation is challenging and complex and primarily associated with difficult emotions (e.g., anxiety, panic, depression, anger, guilt, etc.), relational difficulties (e.g., social isolation), and self-esteem concerns. Through rigorous clinical observation, I designed Analytical Health Psychotherapy (AHP), an insight-oriented approach to Health Psychology in which the therapeutic relationship will contain complex emotions while we analyze, tolerate, and understand the unconscious roots of the physical symptoms. Hence, the physical symptoms will diminish while you gain insight into their functions.
Hi, I'm a resident in social work under the supervision of Sarah Duffy, LCSW. I have worked with clients with bipolar, depression, anxiety, PTSD, and substance use issues. I have experience in trauma-informed care with all ages.
Hi, I'm a resident in social work under the supervision of Sarah Duffy, LCSW. I have worked with clients with bipolar, depression, anxiety, PTSD, and substance use issues. I have experience in trauma-informed care with all ages.
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I am available for tele-therapy sessions using a HIPAA secure platform. As a Licensed Professional Counselor in Northern Virginia for 25 years, I attend to many areas of mental health including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, career problems, grief, trauma, and life phases that are challenging. I have a collaborative, pragmatic, respectful counseling style that promotes self reflection, understanding and tolerance.
I am available for tele-therapy sessions using a HIPAA secure platform. As a Licensed Professional Counselor in Northern Virginia for 25 years, I attend to many areas of mental health including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, career problems, grief, trauma, and life phases that are challenging. I have a collaborative, pragmatic, respectful counseling style that promotes self reflection, understanding and tolerance.
I am Elena Papathanassiou, an LCSW in Virginia practiced in providing therapeutic care to teens and adults seeking help with depression, anxiety, trauma, suicidality, and the LGBTQIA+ community. I strive to maintain a high level of cultural competency while working with diverse groups of people and being sensitive to the unique struggles of those with intersecting identities. I completed my Bachelor of Arts at the University of Pittsburgh and my Master of Social Work at Virginia Commonwealth University.
I am Elena Papathanassiou, an LCSW in Virginia practiced in providing therapeutic care to teens and adults seeking help with depression, anxiety, trauma, suicidality, and the LGBTQIA+ community. I strive to maintain a high level of cultural competency while working with diverse groups of people and being sensitive to the unique struggles of those with intersecting identities. I completed my Bachelor of Arts at the University of Pittsburgh and my Master of Social Work at Virginia Commonwealth University.
I use many modalities including EMDR, Psychoanalytic, CBT to provide holistic treatment.
I pursued a career in therapy following my own quest for understanding and change in my mental and emotional health. I have dived deep into myself and life to learn how to overcome suffering and lead a self-directed life. I now have this personal experience to offer in addition to my clinical knowledge and experience allowing a unique depth of understanding and solutions I am able to provide to my clients.
I use many modalities including EMDR, Psychoanalytic, CBT to provide holistic treatment.
I pursued a career in therapy following my own quest for understanding and change in my mental and emotional health. I have dived deep into myself and life to learn how to overcome suffering and lead a self-directed life. I now have this personal experience to offer in addition to my clinical knowledge and experience allowing a unique depth of understanding and solutions I am able to provide to my clients.
I offer a warm, compassionate, and affirming therapy space for adults and teens navigating a range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and the unique complexities of supporting family members with special needs. My approach integrates cognitive behavioral, relational, and psychodynamic therapies, all rooted in a strong commitment to trauma-informed care. I have a particular interest in working with high school and college students, as well as young adults in transitional life stages. I help clients gain insight, build coping strategies, and work toward meaningful, sustainable personal growth.
I offer a warm, compassionate, and affirming therapy space for adults and teens navigating a range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and the unique complexities of supporting family members with special needs. My approach integrates cognitive behavioral, relational, and psychodynamic therapies, all rooted in a strong commitment to trauma-informed care. I have a particular interest in working with high school and college students, as well as young adults in transitional life stages. I help clients gain insight, build coping strategies, and work toward meaningful, sustainable personal growth.
I understand that seeking therapy can feel overwhelming, and I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you feel heard and supported. I am a compassionate and dedicated therapist who truly believes in the power of healing and growth. With extensive experience in both psychiatric and outpatient settings, I’ve had the privilege of walking alongside individuals from diverse backgrounds on their journeys toward emotional well-being. I specialize in supporting clients through life’s most difficult challenges, including trauma, sexual abuse, anxiety, self-esteem struggles, perfectionism and relationship difficulties.
I understand that seeking therapy can feel overwhelming, and I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you feel heard and supported. I am a compassionate and dedicated therapist who truly believes in the power of healing and growth. With extensive experience in both psychiatric and outpatient settings, I’ve had the privilege of walking alongside individuals from diverse backgrounds on their journeys toward emotional well-being. I specialize in supporting clients through life’s most difficult challenges, including trauma, sexual abuse, anxiety, self-esteem struggles, perfectionism and relationship difficulties.
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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.