Female Therapists in Fairfax, VA

Are you wondering whether your worries about food, exercise, and weight are becoming a serious problem? I can help you understand the extent of the problem and help you understand if therapy would be a good option for you. While I have a wide range of experience treating many issues, I specialize in treating women and teens who struggle with eating issues, body acceptance, depression, anxiety, and trauma. I especially enjoy working with teens and young adults and their parents to establish a family structure conducive to recovery.

Problematic use of pornography? Promiscuous sexual behavior that is impacting your relationships? Legal involvement as the result of sexual behavior? I can help you understand where and how these behaviors originate and give you the tools to implement change which will in turn assist in gaining more meaningful and fulfilling relationships.

Areas of expertise include: Perinatal support: I am a Certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional (PMH-C). If you are on your fertility journey, pregnant, or postpartum, I would love to help. Ambitious women : Navigating ambitious careers or life transitions when societal demands on women remain pervasive can result in anxiety, depression, unmanageable stress and sometimes even post-traumatic stress. You are not alone. Relationships: My goal is to help you healthily develop and maintain relationships, whatever that looks like. I am person-centered and strength based.

I specialize in working with adults and young women who have experienced traumatic events (childhood sexual abuse, rape, domestic violence, physical abuse, car accidents, military trauma, etc) and are experiencing trauma symptoms. The traumatic event may also lead to emotional dysregulation, self harm behaviors, hospitalizations and/or a diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder, among many other disorders. I also have a passion for working with veterans of post 9/11 wars who have a diagnosis of PTSD. My goal is to help others find and achieve their "life worth living".

Life is full of uncertainties, difficult decisions, and dark moments. You don't have to navigate these issues alone. I want to provide you with a fresh perspective, give some feedback, and shine some light on those dark moments. My experience includes working with couples, individuals, and teens who have suffered trauma, learning disabilities, anxiety, depression, and substance abuse. I employ a person-centered, solution-focused, and cognitive-behavioral approach to the therapeutic relationship, using techniques that are based on the client's specific needs and goals. I also utilize EMDR for processing traumatic events.

I help moms with anxiety feel more in control. Are you feeling frustrated and hopeless about parenting your kids? You love them so much but find yourself exhausted and with anxiety that's getting out of control, causing you to overeat and/or drink too much…which only makes you feel worse. I understand the unique demands of trying to be your own person while also raising kids. I understand how hard it can be to cope. If you want to feel more in control of yourself, be more patient with your kids, stop overthinking everything so that you can feel empowered to be the best version of yourself, I can help.

I am a licensed therapist (LPC) and Clinical Supervisor whose clientele have been men and women in their 20s and 30s. I am passionate in helping undergraduates and recent graduates figure out their career planning and life decisions without the pressures of outside influences. As a first-generation graduate, I understand first hand how cultural pressures, societal norms, people pleasing, perfectionism and self doubt can hinder one’s voice, and decision making processes. I also welcome prospective clients interested in faith-based counseling.

Finding a therapist who is a great match is essential when you turn to counseling to help build or grow your family. You likely feel stressed, depressed, or isolated as you have encountered setbacks. I help individuals and couples experiencing infertility, coping with pregnancy loss, considering third-party reproduction or adoption, or deciding to live child-free. I have more than 20 years working with RESOLVE, the National Infertility Association. We will work as a team as I teach you to make challenging decisions, manage stress, enhance your relationship, heal from loss, and manage symptoms of depression and anxiety.

I have learned a great deal from the clients that I have worked with and I have found that my warm, empathetic, and compassionate approach has helped me to build those relationships. I have demonstrated effective counseling skills in the following areas: crisis intervention, treatment planning, conducting individual therapy, case note documentation, multicultural competence and knowledge and use of assessment tools.

Have you ever been hurt your loved ones in any way that violates your right as a person, including infidelity, addiction, and all forms of violence? Have you ever hurt your loved ones in the same ways? Do you struggle with depression, anxiety, trouble sleeping, sexuality issues, and your identity? I love to walk with your journey to redefine who you are as a wholesome person. I can help you become resilient and embrace yourself and your life in holistic ways. You will experience cutting-edge and holistic counseling approaches to find your answers to your finding your way to becoming a wholesome person again. Let's do this together!

Sometimes we get so caught up in the daily routine of working and caring for our families that we lose ourselves in the process. If it’s time for you to make some changes, I’d be honored to help you figure out how to get started. I particularly love working with women in various stages of life who are experiencing challenges concerning body image, college and/or career, marriage and relationships, infertility, and parenting concerns. As a former special education teacher, I have a unique understanding of and appreciation for parents who have children with mental health or developmental challenges.

Starting therapy can be scary, yet exciting and I commend you for taking this huge step to begin your healing journey! Have you found yourself stuck, anxious, irritable, moody, depressed, or grieving an older version of yourself? Are you wanting to awaken from conditioned patterns and relearn healthy ways of living so that you can elevate to the next level in your life? With 11 years of clinical counseling experience, I help new therapists and young adult and adult women get unstuck from faulty thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors to thoughtfully elevate their life.

Dr. Kelly Kit, Psy.D. is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who specializes in working with adolescents and adults. Since 2010, she has provided individual, group, and family therapy. She practices from a strength's based approach, utilizing insight-based therapy along with cognitive-behavioral techniques to promote growth in clients. Dr. Kit takes an integrative approach to therapy in order to meet each client's needs by using solution-focused, multi-cultural, attachment-based, and client-centered therapies.

Are you feeling overwhelmed? Are you feeling stressed? Are you struggling with thoughts you cannot control? Are you having difficulty communicating with your child? Are you in need of hope? I can help.

I am an LCSW located in the state of Virginia. I have worked in mental health my whole career focusing on crisis intervention and trauma. I specialize in trauma, anxiety disorders, and depressive disorders, working with clients to help process and develop coping skills to manage in their daily lives, & I always work with clients where they are. I work from a collaborative approach, connecting with outside providers to help make your treatment fluid. When I work with clients, it is always person-centered. I utilize creative arts & play therapy techniques, CBT, DBT skills, & BSFT. I connect with clients to develop the treatment plan.

I am a Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioner specializing in working with those seeking a better physical and emotional life and overall well-being. I use empirically sound evidenced-based interventions to assist with your healing process. Over the past 22 years, I have been honored to work with those with Substance Use, Co-Occurring Disorders in sustained recovery. I hold a Master’s degree in Human Services from Lincoln University in PA and a PhD. in Psychology-Specialization in Edu from Walden University in Minnesota. I am a Certified Domestic Violence Counselor treating batterer’s and protecting victims

Are you ready to transform your life? Are you ready to receive help in sorting out life stressors or issues from the past? I love working with people who are motivated to enhance themselves and the quality of their life. I enjoy working with men, women , couples, families and polyamorous relationships.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist. I specialize in working with trauma, PTSD, Anxiety and Depression. I have worked with many different cultures. I use CBT, DBT, Mindfulness and Trauma work. I also use Horses in therapy to work through trauma. I worked in Africa for about 10 years, getting women out of human trafficking and training other women to start small groups in their villages to help women coming out of human trafficking and domestic violence relationships.

Everyone experiences life circumstances that are difficult. Moments of feeling overwhelmed with daily stresses, relationship struggles, grief and loss, or life transitions, often result in a need for change and healing. It is a privilege to come alongside clients as they tell their stories and provide them support as they reach their goals. As a therapist, I apply a client-centered, integrative approach towards counseling. My goal is to support and utilize a client's strengths in moving towards healing and growth.

My practice is based in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy where we examine how thoughts, feelings and behaviors all connect helping us to see core beliefs that may not be serving us. This leads to identifying and changing behavior patterns that are not working- ones that may ultimately hold you back from experiencing more fulfilling relationships and a more meaningful life. These powerful tools can be of great help in this important work.