Toddler Therapists in Chantilly, VA

Virginia Home-Based Counseling, P.C. is an intensive in-home counseling service for children, adolescents, and their families. The goal is to address problems and provide therapeutic services designed to empower individuals and families, allowing them to develop and lead healthier lives. The primary goal of this program is to preserve the family unit and prevent the unnecessary placement of children outside of their homes or community. We are dedicated to providing the highest level of comprehensive mental health and substance abuse services to our community, including but not limited to: assessments, crisis intervention and treatment, individual and family counseling, life skills training, therapeutic parenting techniques, communication and relationship enhancement, individual case management, and 24-hour emergency response.

I am a founding partner of Gil Institute for Trauma Recovery and Education, LLC. Gil Institute is a private group practice committed to providing evidence- and practice-informed mental health services for traumatized children, youth, and adults. My clinical career has focused on facilitating emotional healing for at-risk children and adolescents exposed to multiple traumatic experiences. I have worked in various clinical and educational settings in the Northern Virginia area providing guidance and support to bilingual and bi-cultural children (and families) experiencing socio-emotional and educational challenges.

Working with a psychotherapist in individual therapy can be the key in generating positive change and real growth. Devoted to providing therapy to individuals, couples and families of all ages and populations, I have numerous years of experience in a variety of settings including private practices in the Northern VA area, substance abuse treatment centers and most recently, the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board (CSB). I have a personal interest in working with severe-mental illness and running Dialectal Behavior Therapy Groups.

I believe in the healing potential of therapy. I respect the sanctity of the therapeutic partnership and find it an extraordinary privilege to play a collaborative role in the healing process. I work with a broad age-range of clients in individual, couples, and family therapy focused on issues including depression, anxiety, relational conflict, and behavioral problems. I ALSO HAVE SPECIALIZED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE with ATTACHMENT TRAUMA, SEXUAL and RITUAL ABUSE, and POSTTRAUMATIC and DISSOCIATIVE DISORDERS. Finally, I am adept at providing comprehensive psychological assessments.

Sometimes even the strongest people need help to work through life’s more challenging problems. I offer psychotherapy to children, teens, adults, couples, and families, using a variety of modalities such as psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, play therapy, and family systems approaches. Working collaboratively, I tailor therapy to successfully address the client’s individual needs and goals. I also offer consultation with interested colleagues on issues involved in diagnosis and therapy, working with allied professionals, and encounters with the legal system.

Working with youth and adolescents is my passion as they embark on the arduous journey of self-discovery. During this process many youth and teens experience issues such as: oppositional behavior, emotional deregulation and expression, transitional challenges (autism, LGBTQ, school related issues, blended family), anxiety, mood disorders, ADHD/ADD, trauma, destructive behaviors and detachment issues from their surroundings, drug and alcohol abuse and dependency. In working with this clientele I utilize an authentic Cognitive Behavioral approach that integrates behavioral modification techniques promoting empowerment, motivation, self-confidence, self-awareness, and encourages personal responsibility, and growth in all stages of development.

At The Center for Connection, Healing & Change we specialize in working with teens and their families. Our therapists are skilled and trained in working with adolescents and the wide range of challenges they grapple with: relationships, attachment, anxiety, depression, emotion regulation, behavioral concerns, academics, trauma, life transitions, somatic issues, identity, self-worth, boundaries, separation/divorce, substance use, adoption, and loss. As each family is different, we help you find solutions that fit you and your unique family needs. A full description of the areas we work with can be found at www.thecenterforconnection

Are you feeling down or stressed? Dr. Varkiani offers a caring, accepting approach to help you navigate through difficulties like depression, anxiety and trauma, relationship problems. and life transitions. She is currently accepting new clients for therapy (adolescents and adults) and for psychological testing (all ages). Please reach out if you would like a consultation; Dr. Varkiani looks forward to meeting you!

I specialize in psychological evaluations for immigration cases. These include extreme hardship waivers, cancellation of removal waivers, as well as asylum, VAWA, and U & T visa cases. My approach is to work closely with clients and their attorneys to provide a thorough evaluation process in a safe and welcoming environment. I offer thorough, professional evaluations and a quick turnaround time. My carefully detailed reports address the biggest, most important questions about your case.

I work with adult individuals and children aged 2-18 and their families/caregivers. I focus on supporting clients to creatively turn their pain into coping skills, missed connections into secure relationships, and problematic behaviors into strengths and resiliency. I focus on practical, real-world strategies that build security and connection through a balance of nurture, engagement, structure, and challenge. These strategies are a resource that can then be utilized through different life experiences, stages, and adversity. I support children and caregivers alike to learn new ways of responding, guiding, and supporting one another.

Are you stressed out? Do you feel like have lost control of your life? Do your bad memories bother you a lot now? Do you find yourself yelling at your child/spouse more often than laughing with your child/spouse? Do you feel frustrated and find yourself saying the same things over and over, with no results? If you answered "Yes" to any of these questions, you are NOT alone. HopeSpring Child & Family Clinic is right here. I can help! I have been working over 28 years as a Developmental Psychologist (Certificate date: Sept 1996, Certificate #: 37) in South Korea, and psychotherapist in Texas, Maryland, and Virginia.