Elderly Persons Disorders Therapists in Fairfax, VA
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Henriette Kellum
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I work with individual adults of any age and have unique experience working with persons in mid life, the
elderly
and persons with hoarding behavior.
welcome. I hope that I can be helpful to you. I work with young adults, persons in mid life and older adults who need help with a variety of issues including challenging life events, transition and change, loss, grief, illness, depression, anxiety, caregiving and resource awareness. My goal is to make a positive difference in the lives of my clients who are struggling with life challenges. I do this by listening empathically, guiding my clients through personal exploration and providing support as they do so. I also provide resource information as appropriate.

John W. Wires
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I offer preschool, child, adolescent, adult and
geriatric
psychological and neuropsychological testing; child, adolescent and adult psychotherapy; behavioral and cognitive treatment of anxiety and depressive disorders; and emotional and cognitive rehabilitation of central nervous system disorders. I perform Fitness for Duty evaluations for those struggling with vocational issues.

Laura Meza Valencia
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Additionally, I specialize in neuropsychological assessment and therapeutic treatment for individuals with neurological differences, such as autism, AD/HD,
dementia
, TBI, or Parkinson's disease.
Are you feeling psychologically depleted or fearfully uncertain about the future? If you are feeling isolated, distressed, or experiencing problems in your relationships I hope I can guide you through these challenging times. My goal as your therapist would be to help you find your own pathway to healing, balance, and a peace of mind. I offer therapy for individuals who are struggling with anxiety, depression, grief/loss, relational issues, personality issues, trauma, chronic pain, and adjustment.

Elisabeth Varkiani
Psychologist, PsyD, LCP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Varkiani conducts psychological evaluations for ADHD and other attention-related difficulties,
dementia
and memory impairment, concussions, traumatic brain injury, learning and language disorders, Lyme disease/infectious diseases, and other developmental difficulties.
Are you feeling down or stressed? Dr. Varkiani offers a caring, accepting approach to help you navigate through difficulties like depression, anxiety and trauma, relationship problems. and life transitions. She is currently accepting new clients for therapy (adolescents and adults) and for psychological testing (all ages). Please reach out if you would like a consultation; Dr. Varkiani looks forward to meeting you!

Willi Dalaba
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSS
Verified
Verified
She works with adolescents as well as those with
geriatric
needs, does coaching and counseling in lifestyle changes, and likes seeing her clients move into feelings of increased empowerment.
The Apostle Paul said “each of us has one body with many members” (Romans 12:4-5). In a similar fashion, Willi Dalaba, LCSW, sees people composed of different parts that make up the whole. Physical, mental, emotional and spiritual all combine to make up an individual. A good counselor, she believes, may need to help a client bring into a better balance these different aspects of their personality. This is part of the theoretical grounding and expertise that Willi Dalaba brings to her years of counseling experience.

Dawn Zimmerman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
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.

Felicea C. Meyer-DeLoatch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem and smarter than you think".......By A.A. Milne. It is my deepest desire to actively assist those in need of support through life's challenges. I am eager to work with those experiencing a crisis, conflict, or seemingly unmanageable change in the course of life's events. I discretely assist individuals in finding solutions to some of the more challenging issues in life.

Jackie Sargent
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ATR-BC, LCPAT
Verified
7 Endorsed
Verified
7 Endorsed
Sometimes in life we find ourselves at a loss for words. We feel frozen and unable to remove the burden and weight of loss or pain. In moments like this, it may be difficult to ask for help. But you are here because you are ready to take a step towards a better life, and I am ready to walk beside you and honor the journey you are on. My name is Jackie, and I am an art therapist, counselor and the owner of Renew- a small group practice in Fairfax VA. I specialize in women's issues, life transitions, dissociation, anxiety and depression. I also have a special interest in serving other clinicians on their road to self-discovery.

Beth Oliver
Resident in Counseling, MA, LPC-R, ATR-P
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Life can be challenging, and the ruptures we experience can leave us physically, mentally, and spiritually disjointed. When fractures occur, your body may hold stress even when your mind does not remember its origin, often leaving a sense of being stuck or dysregulated. Finding words to express these feelings can be difficult, but with the guidance of a therapist, you can expand your understanding and discernment, helping to move you in a new direction.

RCCS, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW , MSSW, MFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Currently seeing clients via Telehealth only. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, and substance abuse related issues. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. My goal in life is to assist any person/s in need of recovery or growth. I focus on inner strength and self exploration by providing counseling services to individuals, couples and families.

Dr. William S. Rybicki
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
As any mental health professional would know—especially a clinical psychologist with 35 years of experience—there are no ideal clients. All clients are imperfect, struggling to make sense of their emotional confusions, flaws and wounds. Each client seeks from therapy some form of healing and deeper understanding; but the process of doing so is unclear and uncertain. The psychotherapist role is to provide a safe, open and nonjudgmental relationship in which painful and often hidden personal issues can be explored and better understood. Then the challenges of taking small, fragile steps towards healing can be faced together.

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.

Ronnie Zuessman
Psychologist, PhD, LCP-VA, LMFT-VA, LMHC-NY
Verified
Verified
People often seek counseling or psychotherapy to change and to resolve difficulties or problems. Seeking consultation is personal and it takes some courage to initiate contact. Sometimes the impetus comes from within; sometimes your circumstances or others close to you provide a nudge. Finding the 'right' therapist for you may take some exploration. Some people simply seek to talk privately about a subject or an issue. This may involve one's direction in life, career, management role, or decision-making. Some people seek to address deeply personal thoughts, emotions, behaviors, relationships, spirituality, or other concerns.

Lori Harkin Huse
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Warm Greetings! I am licensed as a Clinical Social Worker (L.C.S.W.) in the Commonwealth of Virginia. I am bicultural and bilingual (Spanish/English) and am proud of my Latin heritage. I have strong ties to the Latino culture and am familiar with challenges immigrant populations face here in Northern Virginia related to acculturation and grief/loss. I have worked with families, children, adults for 20 years. I will work with you to support you in meeting your individualized goals.

Laurentia Ruby, Psy.D.
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
People come to therapy looking for solutions to real-world problems. My therapeutic approach is interactive, strength-based and practical. Using empathy, humor, and an objective perspective, I will collaborate with you to develop an effective, down-to-earth approach to your current life challenges, as well as long-standing personal concerns. My job is to assist you in using your own self-knowledge to draw on your unique strengths and personal resources to respond to your challenges. We'll work together to put problems into a workable perspective and to create a realistic plan for addressing those problems.

Sandhya Sharma
Counselor, LPC, CAC II, EMDR
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Sandhya Sharma is a South Asian Indian LPC and certified addictions specialist who works with: Adults, Teens, LGBTQ community, and International Communities. Sandhya will help create a safe and supportive therapy environment and work with you collaboratively to both accurately assess your strengths as well as areas of struggle. She will develop a treatment plan with you to help you facilitate behavioral changes that more successfully meet your goals. Sandhya will help you look at the ways you have been currently coping with life’s problems and help you to develop new strategies from a strengths-based perspective.

Rebecca Greene
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Are you feeling more stressed now than ever before? If you struggle with anxiety or depression, you may feel distressed and overwhelmed on a daily basis. If you are trying to cope with loneliness, isolation, or anxiety about the future, it can feel like the weight of the world is on your shoulders. Or perhaps your child or teen is struggling with new transitions, challenges at school, friendship issues, ADHD, or a serious health diagnosis, and you are unsure of how to help. If these stressors are negatively impacting your quality of life, consider turning to a trusted therapist for support.

Kate Hoffinger
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Verified
Verified
Looking to talk and be heard? I follow a “one size does not fit all” approach and tailor therapy to the specific needs of clients. My specialities include working with couples, young adolescents, and blended families.

Linda Thong
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified
Verified
"Minds are like parachutes. They only function when they are open." -Tommy Dewar. Mrs. Thong has a unique integrative approach to psychotherapy for the diverse clients she serves. Her treatment modalities include: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness therapy, DBT, EMDR, and Family Constellations. As a therapist, Linda provides an atmosphere and climate for change, facilitating transformation to healthy thinking, elevating mood, and developing good habits. She brings her Buddhism background in the use of mindfulness with western psychology, teaching her clients a way of life that is healthy for the mind, body and spirit.
Not accepting new clients

Karyn Walsh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Hello! I work with adults, including older adults and their families, challenged by life's interruptions and stress--how can you cope? Yes, you can endure. I offer experience with aging, caregiving, life transitions, depression/anxiety, pandemic related stress, illness and disability, cognitive/neuro impairment, death and dying, care/resource planning, loss and grief, trauma and relationship/conflict resolution. I use interventions (CBT, solution focused, relational, etc...) tailored to best meet your needs. I use a person centered and strengths based approach to offer hope in your efforts to thrive.
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Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
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