Couples Counseling Therapists in Fairfax, VA

I value doing deep, attachment-based work that gets at the root of your struggles. Whether I am working with individuals, couples , or families, my goal is to help people feel less burdened by negativity and more connected with themselves and their loved ones. I can help you access the parts of you that need attention and healing so you can develop more self-trust, resolve internal conflicts, integrate past trauma, and show up more authentically in your relationships.

I work with all couples and relationships and has special interests helping couples recover from infidelity and helping couples caught in high conflict or communication breakdowns.

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

Do you struggle with depression, anxiety, relationship conflicts, self-esteem, or career concerns? Do these issues keep you from reaching your full potential? Together, we will create a path to wellness so that you can focus on the aspects of your life that bring meaning and fulfillment. I am a licensed clinical psychologist who works with adults, adolescents, and couples to overcome life's challenges, improve mental health, develop strategies to manage careers, and have satisfying relationships. I am holistic in my work and I am able to integrate both mental health and career counseling if this approach fits your needs.

One of the bravest things a person can do is reach out for support. And here you are, doing just that. Let’s be honest: life can be just plain difficult. When dealing with challenging life circumstances, trauma, loss, or relationship patterns that aren’t serving you, it can be helpful to have a safe place to process your feelings and concerns.

In the midst of transitions, stress and hardship, therapy can be an integral part of healing and hope. By meeting together, we can process how your expectations are different than reality and discover insights and energy to move forward. I utilize an integrative approach with individuals and couples facing issues related to stress, anxiety, grief, infertility, infidelity, complex work environments, and more. It can be of great value to carve out time in one's schedule to process whatever they've been pondering throughout the week, but may not have even realized until they started therapy.

I enjoy any opportunity to work with a individual psychotherapy clients (adolescents,adult, older adults and enjoy the challenge of sitting with couples /families. I do take the opportunity to conduct psychological evaluations and wish to expand this in my practice. Many of my clients are challenged by depression, anxiety, relation ship, low self-esteem, mood disorders, eating disorders, grief and life transition struggles. I work with a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic theory, and attachment-based couples treatment and to work with the client collaboratively in the treatment process.

You made it home. Everybody is glad you're back but you're miserable - and guilty - because you'd rather be there than here. You have relationship , porn and alcohol problems and miss the structure that got you through every day. Most of all, you miss your friends. They're the only ones who really get it: Going into an insurgents house, you know there's a change in plan just by reading your Sergeant's eyes. Going into your house, your partner can talk for hours and you still don't know what they want! No wonder you watch the war channel all night.

Are you or your teen feeling stuck and unsure about how to move past the roadblocks in your path? Are you ready to make positive changes in your life and move forward? Whether you or someone you love is struggling with anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, relationship conflicts, perfectionism, test anxiety, school or work avoidance, mild substance abuse, or you are having a hard time adjusting to a new situation, you are not alone. Although things are difficult right now, it does not have to be this way forever. My goal is to help you be your best self and reach your full potential.

Our experiences shape us, and it is healing to explore, identify, and understand the formative and relational dynamics that influence us in the present. Together, we can challenge or reaffirm core beliefs, process trauma, work through difficult patterns and triggers, and learn to recognize and safely feel emotions. I believe that the role of the therapist is to provide a safe base camp for an individual to discover a path to their own healing. I want to help you explore and find change through therapeutic connection and relationship .

I believe in the value of therapy and am passionate about helping individuals overcome their challenges and achieve their full potential. Through a combination of empathy, active listening, and evidence-based techniques, I strive to create a safe and supportive environment to empower clients to explore their feelings and work toward lasting change. I am dedicated to helping people lead fulfilling and joyful lives.

Life is unpredictable. It often takes unexpected twists and turns making you feel helpless and powerless. Marital communication challenges, trauma, infidelity, death, divorce, life transitions, and parenting challenges are a few examples of what you may be experiencing. I can help you. Take the first step. I believe my compassion, experience and straightforwardness working in collaboration with your willingness and motivation to change is a dynamic combination. Each client is unique. You only have one life. Don't waste another day. Take the first step towards your healing and a brighter, healthier future. I can help you.

I approach my clients from a relational perspective. I value attachment and strength-based modalities in developing a genuine relationship with each client so that healing and lasting change can take place. Through this relational approach, clients have the opportunity to gain perspective on their experienced difficulties and expand their insight into the root causes of these difficulties. I also strongly believe in bringing a holistic perspective to understand and support my clients’ growth. I feel that all clients need a different clinical approach to best meet their unique needs.

I love working with couples & individuals. My goal is to create a space for you to feel seen, heard, and understood. I am trained in family systems, and I take a special interest in understanding how your childhood relationships impact how you feel about yourself and your relationships today.

Are you dealing with anxiety, stress, feeling overwhelmed, work issues or life changes? At Serene Solutions Counseling & Consulting Services we seek to understand each client’s outlook and perspective to meet each client where they are and help them get to where they want to be. We provide individual, couples and family counseling via video sessions and Sharnece Thomas also offers in person sessions.

I specialize in trauma work and can help you with relief from emotions and relationships that are intense or emotionally painful. By working with me you can recover from traumatic childhood memories, combat experiences, and eating disorders; you can experience recovery and live a productive life. I will invest myself in helping you transform the relationship with your life stressors and put an end to nightmares and flashbacks. I am trained and in the certification process of practicing Traumatic Incident Reduction (TIR) and Life Stress Reduction (LSR), which are highly effective and resolve conditions in months instead of years.

You may be looking for help with a life problem, feel conflicted in your relationship , or are overwhelmed by a major life change. Perhaps you are depressed, anxious, or simply want to learn more about yourself, and why you made certain choices in life. People enter psychotherapy for many reasons, and through this work come to discover strengths, insights, and methods to change behavior and solve problems. You discover a lot about yourself—which can lead you to move from surviving to thriving in life. I would like to help you in this process.