Divorce Therapists in Fairfax, VA

Are you or your family going through a tough time? Are behaviors or situations becoming unmanageable? In my office you will find a safe, nonjudgmental response to dealing with the complexities of your life. The aim is to address painful crisis and move toward developing coping strategies to increase peace & the happiness you deserve. My treatment approach is to help with solutions. Individual therapy, play therapy, parent support, and academic consultation is what I provide. In my practice I work with children, adolescents, and adults. There are several therapists in the office who can assist if I am booked.

Are you struggling in your relationship, separation, divorce , or with a co-parent? Have things become more difficult for you, and you're not exactly sure how or why? Are you concerned about how the strain involved might be affecting your children? Such situations are all too common, and many otherwise effective and more-than-competent people are left wondering if they're doing everything possible, or even just enough, to meet the needs of everyone in their family. Being a parent is difficult for everyone, and problems in relationships between parents and loved ones make it even harder.

I am a European-American psychotherapist with 20+ years in practice. My goal is to help my clients to find the most effective and rewarding ways to negotiate the "labyrinth of life", for resolution, change and growth. With a rich background in different modalities, I will try to find the right approach to my clients' specific needs.

As a child of divorce and as a mother who has experienced the devastation of divorce , I understand the pain and struggles that go with the lived experience of divorce in families. Divorce is often seen as a tearing, a breaking, a failure of marriage and family. I believe that with help we can reimagine divorce into a restructuring of the family unit creating safe healthy space for family to continue after. My goal is to come alongside you and your family as you walk through this difficult chapter of your life. Together, we can create resilient healthy families to protect and guide our children.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have been working in the mental health field for over 20 years. I view therapy as a collaborative process that enables clients to gain perspective on their emotions, beliefs, relationships and behaviors. My approach is empathic, authentic and warm. I work from a strengths based perspective and assist clients in facing life challenges in realistic ways through a combination of cognitive behavioral and psychodynamic therapies. I provide a confidential, safe environment for exploration and change.

I work with adolescents and adults experiencing disordered eating and people seeking to make peace with food and their body. My work also includes people in relationships 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.

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 emphasize a whole person approach because anxiety, phobias, depression, relationship difficulties, and problematic behaviors happen within a broad context. Recommendations are offered with a compassionate appreciation of not only where you have been, but where you want to go. I strive to offer a data informed but humanistic approach to the treatment of such disorders as phobias, trichotillomania and other body- focused repetitive behaviors such as skin picking. I have experience working with trauma, behavioral health needs, neonatal loss, bereavement and life transition issues.

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

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.

Described by others as warm and insightful, I’ve been a Licensed Professional Counselor since 1999, helping people with anxiety, ADD, depression, divorce , grief, life transitions and relationships. Additionally I have experience helping adult children with aging parents and for many years worked in a faith based setting where I helped to grow their Counseling Center. As a trauma informed EMDR trained therapist, I can help you develop emotional regulation and grounding skills to help find better balance. Carving out time to meet with a counselor is an investment in yourself and can truly help to enhance your wellbeing.

It is safe to say that no person is the same as another, and no one should be. My focus in therapy is to use supportive, therapeutic, and collaborative approaches that are tailored to you. Together we will ensure that you integrate deep-rooted insights and self-awareness in your behaviors patterns, so you can form processed and healthy emotional reactions. In therapy, I will assist you to overcome the difficult life experience that won’t seem to resolve itself. You will learn how to gain control over your choices, heal from the past, and develop coping strategies to overcome the obstacle and progress to your full potential.

As a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) in VA and a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC) in MD, I have experience working with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, self-esteem, Christian/spiritual issues, coping skills, and perfectionism. I also specialize in helping individuals work through difficult life transitions such as divorce , relationship issues, career changes, grieving a loved one, and other life complications. Not only do I focus on the individuals themselves but also their marriages and family system.

If you take the courageous step of starting counseling, for yourself or your relationship, it is important your therapist feels like a good fit. To help you in your search - my style is curious, empathic, collaborative, and warm with a touch of humor. I specialize in relationship issues between couples and teen families, in addition to general issues like anxiety, depression, self-worth, and healing from past pain or trauma. Using your inherent strengths, I'll guide you in unearthing buried pain to facilitate healing. Together, we create a path towards more satisfying relationships, effective communication, and emotional connection.

As therapist, It's important to remember each person is unique, and the issues, needs, and goals of therapy will vary from individual to individual. I’m here to help with all issues to include but limited to anxiety and stress, depression and mood disorders, trauma and PTSD, work-related stress and burnout, life transitions such as moving, divorce , or career changes, grief and loss. The goals of therapy will depend on the your specific needs and issues, but some common goals include improving communication and relationships, reducing stress and anxiety, managing symptoms of depression, addiction, and other mental health issues

I value seeing growth in clients who feel stuck with Depression, Anxiety, ADHD and family/couple relationship challenges. Individuals who know life should be better but feel stuck and hesitant to change are clients who I really enjoy working with. If you're motivated and willing to put in the work both in session and out of session, we can help you build that life you've always wanted and deserved.