Attachment-based Therapists in Fairfax, VA

As a systemic and attachment-based therapist, I believe we are all looking for connection, belonging, and acceptance. However old we are – infant, child, teen, or adult – we need to make sense of what happens to us, inside of us, and in our relationships. Our life experiences shape us in profound ways; our sense of self, and how we manage emotions, respond to stress and connect with others. When life experiences are adverse, our body and brain can make meaning in ways that can cause distress. I help clients connect with their innate ability to change and heal difficult experiences so they can find peace and self-worth at any age.

I believe that everyone deserves a space to feel heard as they navigate in a new direction, away from feeling disconnected, stuck, and isolated. I will collaborate with you by helping you identify and shift negative or limiting perceptions, in order to create room instead for empowering perspectives that can better serve you going forward. I provide a safe, supportive, and warm environment as you begin to face whatever obstacles that initially brought you to therapy, and help you manage the conflicting feelings that often accompany this process.

I work with adolescents and adults experiencing disordered eating and people seeking to make peace with food and their body. My work also includes couples and individuals experiencing sexual problems, separation and divorce, infidelity, and co-parenting. I use a nonjudgemental, collaborative, person-centered approach to address the individual's needs. I work with individuals to help them recognize their own strengths and incorporate positive coping strategies as they move forward. I believe that creating trust and a little bit of humor go a long way in working through the struggles we face in life.

I believe we are wired to seek connection and security. Emotion is the language of connection so I work with individuals and couples to understand how their emotional world shapes their life. You may have learned to withdraw/numb feelings, deny or feel shame about them, or that your emotions are “too much”. Your feelings are valid, important, and resourceful, and designed to shine a light on what you are needing. Whether I am working with individuals or couples, I can support you to organize your emotions, understand their origins and functions, and utilize them to create secure, emotionally intimate, and responsive relationships.

If you are facing a crisis or difficult time, are tired of being in pain, not find what you want or need, don't know what to do with your partner, child, boss...situation, or simply want to improve your life, contact me. I will help you change your life! I work with depression & anxiety, trauma, relationships therapy (dating, marriage & couples counseling, intimacy problems), eating disorders & body image and healthy eating, maternity and postpartum, parenting and attachment, and grief due to break-ups, perinatal loss, and divorce. I am also devoted to the field of positive psychology and support people during common life transitions.

Dr. Kelly Kit, Psy.D. is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who specializes in working with adolescents and adults. Since 2010, she has provided individual, group, and family therapy. She practices from a strength's based approach, utilizing insight-based therapy along with cognitive-behavioral techniques to promote growth in clients. Dr. Kit takes an integrative approach to therapy in order to meet each client's needs by using solution-focused, multi-cultural, attachment-based , and client-centered therapies.

Are you feeling psychologically depleted or fearfully uncertain about the future? If you are feeling isolated, distressed, or experiencing problems in your relationships I hope I can guide you through these challenging times. My goal as your therapist would be to help you find your own pathway to healing, balance, and a peace of mind. I offer therapy for individuals who are struggling with anxiety, depression, grief/loss, relational issues, personality issues, trauma, chronic pain, and adjustment.

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.

Are you stressed or unsatisfied and ready to make a change in your life? Are you struggling in your relationships? Perhaps feeling lost and overwhelmed after having a baby? If so, I can help! I specialize in anxiety, depression, perinatal mood/ anxiety disorders, and relational issues. I believe good therapy should be collaborative, and your relationship with your therapist is key. This is YOUR therapy- I hope that you feel empowered to look around and find a therapist who feels like the right fit. I AM CURRENTLY OFFERING TELETHERAPY SESSIONS. Please don't hesitate to reach out- we all need support during this difficult time.

***TELETHERAPY now offered for client safety Due to COVID-19.*** Do you feel alone and unsure of your purpose in life? Are you always feeling anxious or depressed? Do you find that living life and getting out of bed daily is a struggle and oftentimes impossible? I can help you by providing a compassionate, nurturing,and non-judgemental environment to express your deepest thoughts and feelings and explore ways to resolve the problems you encounter.

**Accepting new clients via teletherapy. Immediate availability.** Life can be so overwhelming and we can feel so alone. At Thrive have devoted ourselves to helping people navigate their lives to feel happier and more fulfilled. We help individuals gain insight and live fuller & more authentic lives. We provide compassionate, supportive and confidential care to children, adolescents, college-aged, adults and couples. We specialize in providing relief from anxiety, depression, loss & grief and trauma. We also help with issues related to life transitions and acculturation issues.

Change is hard. And it takes courage. As a therapist I create a safe space, free of judgment, where your pain and suffering can be accepted, understood - and healed. My approach builds on the strengths and resiliency of my clients. I will not try to fit you into a single theoretical framework. Our work is based on thorough assessment and tailored to your individual needs, integrating the best of evidence-based therapeutic methods.

At times we may feel unheard, lost, or in need of a return home to self. You may be seeking a calming, stable space to explore self or a grounding source of support for yourself or your child. It can be difficult to seek help, but I am here to remind you of the courage it takes to make this vulnerable step. My name is Callen and I am dedicated to creating a place for your story to be held and seen through a lens of empathy and empowerment. I often define therapy as a process of welcoming home parts of self that have been set aside or forgotten. It is through this process that an integrated and compassionate self can be reborn.

*Not currently accepting new clients* I offer my therapeutic support to young adults, couples, adolescents, and families. I help clients address anxiety, depression, self-acceptance, identity formation, family conflict, life transitions, marital disconnection, intimacy issues, and infidelity. I gravitate toward Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment- and trauma- informed therapy, and Gottman Couples Therapy, while still tailoring my style and approach to match each client uniquely. I see my role as therapist as a participant alongside your journey toward learning and practicing new ways of being and relating to one another.

I believe in the power of authentic connection with others to promote resilience and healing. My emphasis on connection is especially important during this time of distancing, both for my individual clients and the couples and families I work with. I use a client-centered, collaborative, and empathic approach to therapy to meet my clients where they are and create a warm and trusting environment. I also integrate a variety of therapeutic approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR therapy, the Gottman method for couple therapy, family systems, mindfulness meditation, and expressive techniques.

Finding the right therapeutic "fit" is one of the most important decisions you will undertake. You often can't waste time because you or your family needs help now, which is why I offer a compassionate, solution-oriented approach to clients. Hi, my name is Caren Ann Appel & I'm a Clinician, working toward licensure in clinical social work. I have a master's in clinical & macro social work from The Catholic University of America & another master's degree in Gender History from San Francisco State University.

I am available after 5 pm on weekdays and for weekend hours. I specialize in PTSD and Trauma-Informed Care. We will be a team in your treatment process. I work with adults, couples, families and have extensive experience with adolescents. Whether it's a couple's communication issues, an out-of-control teenager, anxiety, depression, or significant trauma history, we are a team. Together there are endless opportunities to live your best life. Let's get started today.

Areas of expertise include: Perinatal support: I am a Certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional (PMH-C). If you are on your fertility journey, pregnant, or postpartum, I would love to help. Ambitious women: Navigating ambitious careers or life transitions when societal demands on women remain pervasive can result in anxiety, depression, unmanageable stress and sometimes even post-traumatic stress. You are not alone. Relationships: My goal is to help you healthily develop and maintain relationships, whatever that looks like. I am person-centered and strength based.

At times, life circumstances can feel completely out of control. Other times, life can feel mundane and lonely. Through meeting with Ashley, you can process how your expectations are different than reality and discover insights and energy to move forward. Ashley offers a unique blend of experience working with individuals and couples facing anxiety, life transitions, difficulty connecting, grief, parenting, issues related to infidelity, career challenges, and more. She loves watching clients move roadblocks that they once thought were permanent and exceed previously limiting expectations.

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.