Couples Counseling Therapists in Fairfax, VA
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Matt Dean
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
With
couples
, I specialize in working with communication, separation and divorce issues.
NOW OFFERING TELE-HEALTH THERAPY SESSIONS. After serving the Northern Virginia area for the last 20 years in prominent agency and home based counseling settings, I have established myself as a successful psychotherapist. While using a Cognitive Behavioral and Brief Therapy Approach, I am able to help individuals experiencing depressed moods, anxiety issues, anger management issues, loss/ grief, PTSD, abuse and
relationship
issues.
Tiffany Parkes-Moscova
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-S
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My speciality area's are working with adults,
couples
, families and adolescents.
Are you ready to heal from your past trauma’s & do the work to have long, lasting, & loving relationships? Well you’ve found the person to help you on your journey. Hello my name is Tiffany Parkes-Moscova and I have over 17 years of experience in the field of mental health, and substance abuse with adults,
couples
, adolescents, and families. I give my clients tools to help them with good positive coping mechanisms. We do the work together. The work that it takes to get you to where you need to be to feel empowered, uplifted & understand self awareness.
Emily Rieve
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CTS
Verified
Verified
Hi, my name is Emily. I specialize in working with survivors of trauma, but also see clients for many reasons including: anxiety, depression, PTSD,
relationship
concerns, college mental health, life transitions, addiction, stress management, athletic and performance based stressors and mood related concerns. I am currently seeing clients in person at my Fairfax Office, but can meet virtually with clients all over Virginia and DC.
Ruth Pascoe
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I work with individuals and
couples
to reconnect, build security, and identify and share unmet needs.
Finding our way back to our whole self can be a difficult journey, one that asks us to connect with feelings not yet owned, wounds not yet processed, and longings not yet voiced. When our needs for comfort, validation, protection, and predictability are not met in our relationships, we can be vulnerable to feeling unworthy, unsafe, and that our needs are unimportant. The strategies we have for dealing with our unmet needs often show up in similar patterns for managing stress, distress, and disconnection. Some move towards others, hoping that if we fight loud, long, or hard enough, our pain and anger will eventually be acknowledged.
Mary Moussa
MA, NCC, LPCs, CSACs
My philosophy is that clients are able to reclaim alienated parts of themselves, the inner child that has been hurt, when the counseling
relationship
feels safe, when there is both quiet listening and non-judgmental support, empowering feedback, and an experience of collaboration with the therapist.
Human beings are born with a desire to be seen, witnessed, and engaged in determining their life path. Yet, loneliness, identity struggles, and shame alienate us from our authentic self. My passion is supporting clients as they uncover their real self, their original self before shame and trauma, and find ways that feel authentic for healing and moving forward in life. I am interested in supporting the whole person – emotional, developmental, and life-transitions.
Gerald Smolen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
My professional journey includes specialties in family therapy,
relationship
communication, anxiety problems, parenting skills, depression, substance abuse, and sports performance.
Tired of second guessing yourself ? Challenged by anxiety, communication problems, anger or sadness? I offer a solution focused approach to resolve self-defeating behaviors. Do you often act out your emotional needs, even when knowing, logically it is not the best choice you can make? Learning how to integrate your emotional experience with your best-self needs, is a much more satisfying experience I can help you achieve.
Heather Ann Harper
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, BSW
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I have worked schools, inpatient, outpatient, home based, emergency services, respite care, & family services, sexual assault services, emergency/crisis intervention and community mental health. I have focused on family systems/conflict, school based concerns, special education, behavioral management, parenting skills, domestic violence, sexual assault, substance abuse, trauma, and
couples
work. I provide skill building, trauma interventions, behavioral modification, resourcing, and collaborative work with others in your treatment team to provide the most effective results possible.
Kaitlyn Steel
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Virginia and New York. I earned my Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling from Capella University and my Bachelor’s in Psychology from Christopher Newport University. I am also a member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. I work with
couples
and families on a multitude of issues including transition, communication, addiction, life-events, and more. I work with individual clients as well.
Chris Leibowitz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
However, the true aim is to build a therapeutic
relationship
with my clients.
My practice focuses on treating individuals suffering with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and/or substance use. I help individuals identify underlying issues and develop insight, understanding, and compassion for themselves and others. The goal of the practice is to help patients resolve identified issues.
Not accepting new clients
Kelly Manya
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PLLC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Please note that I am not accepting new clients at this time. As a therapist with many years of experience, I have worked with individuals struggling with a variety of issues. I employ a compassionate, nonjudgemental, strength based approach. I specialize in working with clients who are experiencing symptoms related to depression, anxiety, family conflict, self-esteem issues, divorce, grief/loss, and stress management. My
relationship
with each client is a partnership designed to set goals that can be achieved which in turn will enhance the quality of your life.
Mary Baker
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCPC
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
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.
Not accepting new clients
Sara Markese
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I offer child-parent
relationship
therapy and therapy for new parents and their infants/toddlers, in addition to play therapy and child/adolescent counseling.
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.
Loretta Fredericks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAC
Verified
Verified
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.
Jane Engelken
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LSATP
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
People seek counseling for a variety of different reasons. I work with people who are facing a specific stressor which has caused feelings of stress or overwhelm, as well as those who are experiencing more acute or chronic conditions. These might include dealing with family/
relationship
issues, ongoing anxiety or depression or concern about use of alcohol or other substances. Having been a Counselor for over 20 years , I have had the opportunity to work in a variety behavioral healthcare settings. My experience has informed my approach to counseling which is evidence and strength based, solution focused and compassionate.
Vicki Kirsch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PhD
Verified
Verified
Whether the individual is seeking healing from trauma, depression, anxiety or support with sexuality, career or spiritual issues, the Relational Approach best characterizes the way that I meet each client and
partner
with them to first identify her/his goals and then take steps to actualize that goal.
I am passionate about working with individuals to help them uncover their unique, vital selves in relation to others and the world. I come to my practice with a toolbox approach of methods and strengths including EMDR, DBT and relational psychodynamic psychotherapy. With empathy and insight, I meet the client where they are and support them in their process of therapy and life. I am also Director of the MSW Program, Associate Professor, Dept. of Social Work at George Mason University.
Liz Mathews-Jolley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
With years of experience working with individuals,
couples
, families, parents, teens and children, I can offer you direction in overcoming obstacles to improve life functioning for you or your child.
Are you or someone you love feeling down and having difficulty engaging in activities? Do you or someone you love avoid things that seem interesting for lack of confidence or anxiety? Is the behavior of a family member impacting the whole family? Is your
relationship
with your
partner
seemingly falling apart? Challenges with depression, anxiety and behavior impact all areas of life (school, work, relationships with family, peers, partners) and often limit potential. Working together we will discuss your goals and determine your needs to effectively manage life functioning.
Waitlist for new clients
Damian Ayala
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
Life is hard and healing happens within
relationship
.
With over 12 years of providing quality professional mental health services to children, teenagers, adults, and families, I look forward to helping my clients thrive in the midst of incredibly challenging situations. It has been said that life is a beautiful struggle. Often, the struggle - whether it arises from life transitions, loss, trauma, or everyday stressors - overshadows the beauty of life. It is in these times I seek to walk alongside my clients and provide the space and time for them to develop insight and skills, grieve losses, process traumas, and rediscover joy and hope.
Simply Mindful Solutions, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
At Simply Mindful Solutions, we believe in the importance of a strong therapeutic
relationship
. When someone chooses to walk in the door to begin their healing journey, it’s an honor that their trust has been placed in us to begin that journey with them. Our combined experience includes working with clients on a variety of issues to include domestic violence, trauma, anxiety, childhood abuse/neglect, sexual abuse, ADHD, Autism, foster care/adoption and depression.
Katrina Taschman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
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.
Dessia Crawmer, LCSW Private Practice
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I believe therapeutic skill combined with sensitive attunement can illuminate a healing path, removing psychological barriers and empowering clients to reach their full potential. I am a highly competent psychotherapist with twenty-two years of counseling experience. I specialize in creating a safe environment to explore issues that will result in integration and lasting change. The
relationship
bond that I form with each client, I consider a sacred trust to be guarded and respected. I use a deeply effective EMDR model which produces desirable results proven by research. I have EMDR certification . I counsel individuals,
couples
, and families. Visit my website for more information.
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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.