Couples Counseling Therapists in Fairfax, VA

In my practice, I welcome child (age 2+), parent-child, adolescent and adult clients to explore their strengths and difficulties within a creative, supportive and collaborative therapeutic space. I specialize in play therapy with young children with emotional, social and behavioral issues, developmental delays, anxiety, trauma, and adjustment issues, including moves and family changes. When working with young adults/adults, my training in developmental and child psychology informs my understanding of the whole person seeking help in the present. I strongly value the exploration of past experiences and patterns, and specialize in helping clients with traumatic backgrounds or early loss histories.

Beginning therapy can be challenging; I strive to create a collaborative, safe, and nonjudgmental environment where I can support your efforts to change. I use clients' strengths, values, and preferences to personalize and inform treatment. I treat a variety of concerns including PTSD, anxiety, depression, panic, phobias, relationship concerns, and insomnia. I have advanced training in geropsychology (psychotherapy with older adults) and provide treatments specifically for aging concerns, including life transitions (e.g., retirement, role changes, health-related adjustment), caregiver support, grief, and bereavement.

My goal as your individual counselor is to provide support and insight as you become empowered to move toward your ideal future. I will give you the space to process through your most challenging experiences, while helping you shed the beliefs and negative perceptions which hold you back from your most authentic life.