Couples Counseling Therapists in Fairfax, VA
If you are struggling with the effects of trauma, PTSD, relationship issues, or coping skills, you are not alone.
Virginia Social Health Services focuses on wellness for our clients and our therapists. We are a company that provides support for our therapists as they support our clients through in-person and virtual therapy. We believe that therapy is a vital service that can improve the mental health and well-being of people from all walks of life. We also believe that therapists deserve to have the best tools and resources to help them deliver quality care to their clients.
If you are struggling with the effects of trauma, PTSD, relationship issues, or coping skills, you are not alone.
Virginia Social Health Services focuses on wellness for our clients and our therapists. We are a company that provides support for our therapists as they support our clients through in-person and virtual therapy. We believe that therapy is a vital service that can improve the mental health and well-being of people from all walks of life. We also believe that therapists deserve to have the best tools and resources to help them deliver quality care to their clients.
Every person is and will encounter life struggles. During those times, everyone needs at least one person who can listen to their stories and walk with them toward wellness- and I want to be that person for my clients. My strength as a counselor is in my awareness of understanding how people come from different backgrounds. My goal in therapy is to provide a safe and non-judgmental space to help each client to identify their authentic self and walk toward potential growth.
Every person is and will encounter life struggles. During those times, everyone needs at least one person who can listen to their stories and walk with them toward wellness- and I want to be that person for my clients. My strength as a counselor is in my awareness of understanding how people come from different backgrounds. My goal in therapy is to provide a safe and non-judgmental space to help each client to identify their authentic self and walk toward potential growth.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) dedicated to helping children, teens, and adults find healing and renewed strength. With a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Gdańsk, Poland, and a Master’s in Professional Counseling from Liberty University, I am licensed in Arizona, Florida, South Carolina, Virginia, and Texas. I provide therapy in both English and Spanish.
I offer evaluations for immigration cases, including U-Visa, VAWA, Hardship Waivers, Cancellation of Removal, and Asylum. I aim to establish a collaborative approach with a law firm to support clients as they navigate their immigration cases.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) dedicated to helping children, teens, and adults find healing and renewed strength. With a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Gdańsk, Poland, and a Master’s in Professional Counseling from Liberty University, I am licensed in Arizona, Florida, South Carolina, Virginia, and Texas. I provide therapy in both English and Spanish.
I offer evaluations for immigration cases, including U-Visa, VAWA, Hardship Waivers, Cancellation of Removal, and Asylum. I aim to establish a collaborative approach with a law firm to support clients as they navigate their immigration cases.
Are you a high achiever struggling with anxiety, depression, going through a big life change, or relationship challenges?
I take a direct yet compassionate approach, offering results-driven treatment tailored to your unique needs. I use Feedback-Informed Therapy to ensure you’re getting exactly what you're seeking. I️ use an app to track your progress and make sure we’re consistently targeting your goals. My priority is ensuring your satisfaction from each session.
Are you a high achiever struggling with anxiety, depression, going through a big life change, or relationship challenges?
I take a direct yet compassionate approach, offering results-driven treatment tailored to your unique needs. I use Feedback-Informed Therapy to ensure you’re getting exactly what you're seeking. I️ use an app to track your progress and make sure we’re consistently targeting your goals. My priority is ensuring your satisfaction from each session.
My areas of expertise include working with individuals of all ages struggling with behavioral and emotional issues, including anger management, anxiety, depression, and relationship problems.
My primary approach to therapy is grounded in Person-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. These evidence-based approaches prioritize your unique experiences, thoughts, and feelings to help you develop insight, increase self-awareness, and make meaningful changes in your life. I am flexible in using therapy approaches based on clients' needs.
My areas of expertise include working with individuals of all ages struggling with behavioral and emotional issues, including anger management, anxiety, depression, and relationship problems.
My primary approach to therapy is grounded in Person-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. These evidence-based approaches prioritize your unique experiences, thoughts, and feelings to help you develop insight, increase self-awareness, and make meaningful changes in your life. I am flexible in using therapy approaches based on clients' needs.
As a licensed clinical psychologist since 1997, I understand that the relationship and "fit" between client and therapist is paramount.
Throughout my career, I have developed three distinct specialties and interests. In my practice, I frequently treat adults with relationship issues, anxiety, and depression, individually and in couples. I see many adolescents in individual and family therapy. And, I treat several gay and lesbian clients, individually and in couples.
As a licensed clinical psychologist since 1997, I understand that the relationship and "fit" between client and therapist is paramount.
Throughout my career, I have developed three distinct specialties and interests. In my practice, I frequently treat adults with relationship issues, anxiety, and depression, individually and in couples. I see many adolescents in individual and family therapy. And, I treat several gay and lesbian clients, individually and in couples.
I specialize in working with individuals and couples, including those preparing for marriage, using tools like Prepare and Enrich.
Life can feel overwhelming at times, whether you're navigating feelings of loneliness, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, or life transitions. You might be struggling with self-esteem, managing emotions, or finding hope amidst pain. Perhaps you're a parent worried about your child, or you're preparing for marriage and want to build a strong foundation. Whatever brings you here, my goal is to meet you with compassion and understanding as we work together toward healing and growth.
I specialize in working with individuals and couples, including those preparing for marriage, using tools like Prepare and Enrich.
Life can feel overwhelming at times, whether you're navigating feelings of loneliness, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, or life transitions. You might be struggling with self-esteem, managing emotions, or finding hope amidst pain. Perhaps you're a parent worried about your child, or you're preparing for marriage and want to build a strong foundation. Whatever brings you here, my goal is to meet you with compassion and understanding as we work together toward healing and growth.
Couples counseling is my specialties and what I do almost exclusively.
I work from a position of strength rather than focusing on weaknesses. I've found this is a better & more efficient approach for either relationships or parenting issues. I'm a "marriage-friendly" therapist who wants your relationship and/or parenting to succeed. Click on my website for more information...
Couples counseling is my specialties and what I do almost exclusively.
I work from a position of strength rather than focusing on weaknesses. I've found this is a better & more efficient approach for either relationships or parenting issues. I'm a "marriage-friendly" therapist who wants your relationship and/or parenting to succeed. Click on my website for more information...
My goal and motivation in therapy is helping individuals and couples find solutions that get them through the tough times of life.
Approaches and models: CBT, solution-focused, mindfulness, Gottman, EFT, Conjoint Couple Therapy, with an interest in alleviating anxiety, depression, marital-relational issues, and addictions. Shifting clients from ineffective solutions to better life strategies, resulting in healthier and more successful thinking, more fulfilled relationships, and better decision making.
My goal and motivation in therapy is helping individuals and couples find solutions that get them through the tough times of life.
Approaches and models: CBT, solution-focused, mindfulness, Gottman, EFT, Conjoint Couple Therapy, with an interest in alleviating anxiety, depression, marital-relational issues, and addictions. Shifting clients from ineffective solutions to better life strategies, resulting in healthier and more successful thinking, more fulfilled relationships, and better decision making.
Counseling should be a safe place where we can talk about difficult things and not feel judged or ashamed. I treated everyone with the respect and compassion they deserve. I believe a little bit of kindness and laughter can go a long way. I look forward to helping you find the right tools to help you find peace, hope and happiness in your life. If you are ready to take the next step I am here to help!
Counseling should be a safe place where we can talk about difficult things and not feel judged or ashamed. I treated everyone with the respect and compassion they deserve. I believe a little bit of kindness and laughter can go a long way. I look forward to helping you find the right tools to help you find peace, hope and happiness in your life. If you are ready to take the next step I am here to help!
If you're dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship distress or parenting issues I will walk alongside you, encourage you and coach you along your path.
I offer attachment based and emotionally focused therapy using a strengths based approach. I specialize in relational distress, parenting, anxiety and depression. I also have a considerable amount of experience treating addictions.
If you're dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship distress or parenting issues I will walk alongside you, encourage you and coach you along your path.
I offer attachment based and emotionally focused therapy using a strengths based approach. I specialize in relational distress, parenting, anxiety and depression. I also have a considerable amount of experience treating addictions.
With compassion and understanding, I work with individuals, couples, and groups throughout the lifespan to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed
Hello, my name is Michael. I am an Expert People Developer (EPD), United States Army, and Georgia National Guard veteran; a servant-leader with over 25 years of experience in the helping field.
As a graduate of Bowie State University; Adler-Dreikurs Institute; Washington Bible College; Prince George’s Community College; and the Academy of Health Sciences, I earned numerous professional validating credentials. In addition to being a psychotherapist and educator, I participated in Operation Desert Storm and Desert Shield during the Persian Gulf War, presented at various conferences and to general audiences.
With compassion and understanding, I work with individuals, couples, and groups throughout the lifespan to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed
Hello, my name is Michael. I am an Expert People Developer (EPD), United States Army, and Georgia National Guard veteran; a servant-leader with over 25 years of experience in the helping field.
As a graduate of Bowie State University; Adler-Dreikurs Institute; Washington Bible College; Prince George’s Community College; and the Academy of Health Sciences, I earned numerous professional validating credentials. In addition to being a psychotherapist and educator, I participated in Operation Desert Storm and Desert Shield during the Persian Gulf War, presented at various conferences and to general audiences.
I believe in empowering my clients to take an active role in their therapeutic journey. Using structured techniques, such as cognitive restructuring, behavioral activation, and mindfulness practices, Helping clients build coping strategies that are tailored to their unique situations.My goal is to provide a safe, nonjudgmental space for individuals to explore their feelings, understand the root causes of their struggles, and develop new ways to approach life’s challenges with confidence.My philosophy is based on the belief that everyone has the potential to change, and with the right support, they can lead a life that is fulfilling.
I believe in empowering my clients to take an active role in their therapeutic journey. Using structured techniques, such as cognitive restructuring, behavioral activation, and mindfulness practices, Helping clients build coping strategies that are tailored to their unique situations.My goal is to provide a safe, nonjudgmental space for individuals to explore their feelings, understand the root causes of their struggles, and develop new ways to approach life’s challenges with confidence.My philosophy is based on the belief that everyone has the potential to change, and with the right support, they can lead a life that is fulfilling.
Daniel Scrafford
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACSW
Fairfax, VA 22030
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I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 30 years of experience working with adolescents, adults, families, and couples in a relaxed, safe, and caring environment.
My clients are active participants in their treatment. I work with each person to find their strengths and to examine their weaknesses through traditional talk therapy and mind-body therapeutic techniques. With couples and families, I work with each member to responsibly communicate their thoughts and reactions to each other.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 30 years of experience working with adolescents, adults, families, and couples in a relaxed, safe, and caring environment.
My clients are active participants in their treatment. I work with each person to find their strengths and to examine their weaknesses through traditional talk therapy and mind-body therapeutic techniques. With couples and families, I work with each member to responsibly communicate their thoughts and reactions to each other.
If relationship conflicts, grief, spiritual concerns, or personal hardships have left you feeling stuck or isolated, please know you’re not alone.
I offer a holistic and integrative approach, adapting proven therapies to fit your unique personality, beliefs, and life context. My goal is to help you access your inner resilience and find meaningful ways to cope with emotional, relational, and spiritual challenges.
If relationship conflicts, grief, spiritual concerns, or personal hardships have left you feeling stuck or isolated, please know you’re not alone.
I offer a holistic and integrative approach, adapting proven therapies to fit your unique personality, beliefs, and life context. My goal is to help you access your inner resilience and find meaningful ways to cope with emotional, relational, and spiritual challenges.
My hope is to develop a genuine relationship with each client so that healing and lasting change can take place.
I integrate many different tools into sessions because all clients need a different clinical approach to best meet their unique needs. I have training in Emotionally Focused Therapy, Gottman Couple's therapy, and many other approaches.
My hope is to develop a genuine relationship with each client so that healing and lasting change can take place.
I integrate many different tools into sessions because all clients need a different clinical approach to best meet their unique needs. I have training in Emotionally Focused Therapy, Gottman Couple's therapy, and many other approaches.
I specialize in working with women navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, grief, and life transitions, including perimenopause and menopause.
With over two decades of experience, I understand the challenge of striving for success while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Having navigated career changes myself, I recognize the complexities of professional transitions, midlife shifts, and personal growth. Every person’s journey to self-discovery and healing is unique.
I specialize in working with women navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, grief, and life transitions, including perimenopause and menopause.
With over two decades of experience, I understand the challenge of striving for success while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Having navigated career changes myself, I recognize the complexities of professional transitions, midlife shifts, and personal growth. Every person’s journey to self-discovery and healing is unique.
Are you stuck in difficult patterns that you keep repeating in your relationships?
You deserve fulfilling relationships and a peaceful home life. In therapy, you can build tools to improve communication, deepen emotional bonds, rebuild trust, enhance intimacy, resolve tension, and connect emotionally. Learn to communicate clearly, repair wounds, and heal from trauma. Gain clarity and growth grounded in compassion, honesty, and real change.
Are you stuck in difficult patterns that you keep repeating in your relationships?
You deserve fulfilling relationships and a peaceful home life. In therapy, you can build tools to improve communication, deepen emotional bonds, rebuild trust, enhance intimacy, resolve tension, and connect emotionally. Learn to communicate clearly, repair wounds, and heal from trauma. Gain clarity and growth grounded in compassion, honesty, and real change.
Are you ready to truly know yourself and embrace your emotional well-being? I am committed to helping guide individuals through the complexities of emotional health and mental health with compassion and clarity. Informed by both my family’s experiences with mental illness and my own journey as a Latina woman, I understand the value of creating treatment plans that honor each person’s unique story. I hold honesty, respect, cultural humility, and confidentiality as core principles in my work.
Are you ready to truly know yourself and embrace your emotional well-being? I am committed to helping guide individuals through the complexities of emotional health and mental health with compassion and clarity. Informed by both my family’s experiences with mental illness and my own journey as a Latina woman, I understand the value of creating treatment plans that honor each person’s unique story. I hold honesty, respect, cultural humility, and confidentiality as core principles in my work.
Using a strengths-based approach, I help individuals and couples achieve their internal and relational goals.
I am a trauma-informed therapist Certified in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). I run EMDR Intensives to help people experience relief more quickly. I run several women's groups entitled Have You Called Your Mother?! - supporting women with emotionally immature mothers (narcissism, neglect, shame/criticism, substance use, dismissiveness).
Using a strengths-based approach, I help individuals and couples achieve their internal and relational goals.
I am a trauma-informed therapist Certified in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). I run EMDR Intensives to help people experience relief more quickly. I run several women's groups entitled Have You Called Your Mother?! - supporting women with emotionally immature mothers (narcissism, neglect, shame/criticism, substance use, dismissiveness).
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Couples Counseling Therapists
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.