Marriage Counseling Therapists in Fairfax County, VA

As a psychotherapist, Frank Roberts has a deeply rooted commitment to help his clients expand the boundaries of their possibilities. He is especially skilled in helping people overcome the difficulties which block their growth, health and happiness, whether they emerge in marriage, sex, career, parenting, friendship, or self esteem. For his many years of experience, Mr. Roberts has developed specialized skills which connect people with their inner resources – their dreams, urges, courage and intelligence.

I am an Adjunct Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Georgetown University School of Medicine & Director of a think tank with decades of experience. My specialities include attachment issues, PTSD & dissociation, family of origin work, complicated grief, depression & anxiety, marriage & family issues, childbirth prep & pregnancy loss, transgender & sexuality, overcoming rape, incest & child abuse or even a difficult childhood, negotiating relationships with parents & adult children, achieving health goals including weight loss, maximizing your full health potential & joyfulness in life and energy healing.

Couples counseling is my specialties and what I do almost exclusively. I've trained under renowned family therapist Louise Guerney in order to provide the most successful and practical relationship and/or parental enhancement possible for you as a couple. Often this doesn't require many years of therapy. What I tell couples all the time is this, "what may seem hopeless at the beginning is actually very changeable." I utilize a positive, values-driven approach to help couples create a relationship where both partners feel honored and respected.

CONFLICT RESOLUTION PRACTITIONER. With a Ph.D. in Conflict Analysis & Resolution and the architect of the "Reconciliation Model of Peacemaking," my expertise is promoting healthy & loving relationships. Unlike some therapists who are neutral whether you stay together as a couple or divorce, I will do all I can to repair and save your marriage. ~~~ COUPLE ASSESSMENT TOOLS. I use two assessment tools to quickly immerse myself into your relationship. Rather than arduously learn the basics over the course of many weeks, these tools provide me a treasure trove of valuable information within days, saving you time and money

TELETHERAPY 30min Complimentary Intro Consultation: "She’ll tell you what your friends won’t... and that’s a good thing which results in your time and money well-spent. So glad I found a therapist who 'get's it'. As she always tells me... Your life is not a dress rehersal. It's real and each day matters!"

I have over 35 years providing counseling. My work has included individual, child and adolescent treatment as well as family/couples counseling. I specialize in providing support in the treatment of ADHD, anxiety, depression, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and marital discord. Additionally, I have had the honor of providing support to military and Foreign Service Officers', federal government workers and their families. I provide supportive counseling to a clients with a diverse cultural background. The time is now to begin your emotional healing and to renew your Hope for Today and the Future.

Choosing a therapist can be hard, there are hundreds of websites & online profiles to sift through, it can feel so difficult to find the right therapist for you! With that in mind, I’ve listed some of the areas I specialize in and some of the most common reasons clients choose me as their therapist: Experiencing anxiety or depression.• Stress, loss, & anxiety related to infertility. • Relationship or marriage difficulties. • Postpartum depression or anxiety • Miscarriage or pregnancy loss • Struggling with life transitions• Managing perfectionism or low self-esteem• Feeling stuck in life or a habit • Help for a struggling teen

Ms. Theresa Shuart is a Clinical Fellow in the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists with more than 35 years’ experience working with patients in the mental health field, helping people of all ages (age 3 and above), and she specializes in marriage and family therapy and loves working with children. Her clientele is diverse; she works with individuals, couples, and families. Typical treatment issues include anxiety, depression, behavioral problems; blended families; marriage issues, and military family issues.

I work with adolescents, adults and couples utilizing an integrated therapeutic approach with an emphasis on psychodynamic, attachment and cognitive perspectives. I have experience with a broad range of issues, including depression, anxiety, bi-polar disorder, trauma, personality disorders, grief and loss, family of origin conflicts, life transitions, work stress and marital problems.

You did it! One of the bravest launches you will ever make is the journey toward self-care, well-being, and healing. Well done. I’m so happy to see you. Here’s the deal…this isn’t easy and by now you have search fatigue and yet still aren’t sure. I’ll make this quick and simple. I will show up with you. Walk, validate and problem solve with you. I’ve got experience, strategies and interventions, but mostly what I have is empathy, ideas and space to unpack, work through and feel supported and heard. Your voice matters. You matter.

I'm Maria and I love helping people feel better. Are you ready to heal from the inside out and discover new ways of relating to yourself, your family, your partner and friends? Couples, you are my specialty. I create a safe non-judgmental space for you both to begin a new relationship that feels emotionally safe and connected. I'm here to help you both individually and relationally by creating a safe space for you to process your emotions and needs. Together we begin the journey to a happy, healthier you, relationship and life. I also work with individuals and families in the same way supporting your needs and reaching your goals.

You're anxious. You've been down for weeks. You keep losing your temper. Your marriage has been so strained lately. You ask "Why can't I just pull myself together like everyone else seems to be able to do?" I get it. And I've been there. I can help walk you out of this. I help my clients find hope and freedom from the struggles preventing them from enjoying life and living out their purpose.

Teletherapy/In-Person Available. I own and run a private practice in Fairfax, VA- Fairfax Integrative Therapy. Using a strengths-based approach, I help individuals and couples achieve their internal and relational goals. I incorporate attachment based models to help clients build self-awareness as they address issues related to marital conflict, infidelity, difficult life transitions, personal insecurities, anxiety, depression, and trauma. I create a safe space through empathy, patience, and curiosity, while providing each individual and couple concrete strategies and clear feedback that becomes the foundation for lasting change.

I see adults and adolescents of any age . I see quite a few couples and families to work through marital or parenting problems. Most of my clients are seeking insight about how to approach their problems in new ways, to acquire new understandings which enable them to see possibilities that may have been elusive to them without the added input of an experienced therapist. I have tried to develop a style that focuses on how to help people develop their capacity to tune in more deeply to their own inner awareness and knowledge, to see options that were previously unseen.

I am a Marriage and Family Therapy providing individual, couple, and family therapy in McLean, Virginia. I obtained my Bachelor's degree in Sociology from Johns Hopkins University, and my Master's degree in Couple and Family Therapy from the University of Maryland. I am currently a candidate in training to become a Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist. I also teach free 6-week workshops for couples on communication and managing financial stress through the Together Program (TogetherProgram.org).

We have current openings for family, couple, and individual (adult and child) therapy and for EMDR intensives. We are a collaborative practice of Licensed and Resident Marriage and Family Therapists. We come from a warm, direct approach aimed at helping our clients feel comfortable and safe while actively working to meet their goals. Our therapists work from a systemic, strength based approach to treat a variety of issues including mood struggles, relationship and conflict issues, anger management, behavioral issues, trauma, and parenting and family issues. We are licensed to treat clients in VA, DC, MD, NC, and NH.

I am available for tele-therapy sessions at this time using a secure platform. As a Licensed Professional Counselor in Northern Virginia for 20 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 work with clients of all ages and have experience working with a variety of presenting concerns including mood disorders, trauma, substance abuse and anxiety-related concerns. I utilize an integrative approach to therapy and works to collaborate with my clients based upon their unique needs and experiences.

True growth begins to take shape through self-awareness, reflection, and change. The therapeutic relationship is a major step towards that growth through collaboration, exploration, and understanding. I take great value in this relationship and hope to provide a sense of safety, curiosity, and overall relief of symptoms. I hope to help individuals develop and utilize better coping strategies, gain understanding of behaviors, and make connections between the past and present. It's truly an honor to watch individuals work to gain the successes in their lives, find true happiness and security, and an overall solid sense of themselves.