Oppositional Defiance (ODD) Therapists in Fairfax, VA

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.

The focus of my practice is on work with children, adolescents, and familes. I have extensive experience with children and teenagers with a broad variety of challenges including anxiety and depression, emotional and behavioral dysregulation, oppositional behavior, ADHD, developmental disorders including sensory integration and language development disorders, Aspergers Syndrome, and life disruptions including divorce and loss. I have expertise in play therapy with younger children; providing support to parents around behavior management and relationship development; and in interpsersonal and talk therapy with older children and adolescents. I run an extensive children's group therapy program, Circle in the Square, with my partner, David Flohr, PhD.

Are you interested in working with a creative therapist who motivates you to progress in therapy. I use active therapies as it is appropriate and requested. I want to see you reach your potential as quickly as possible to restore health and balance to your life.

Working with a psychotherapist in individual therapy can be the key in generating positive change and real growth. Devoted to providing therapy to individuals, couples and families of all ages and populations, I have numerous years of experience in a variety of settings including private practices in the Northern VA area, substance abuse treatment centers and most recently, the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board (CSB). I have a personal interest in working with severe-mental illness and running Dialectal Behavior Therapy Groups.

I am a license eligible clinical psychologist who specializes in working with children, adolescents and adults. I'm trained in play and individual therapy for issues ranging from anxiety and mood disorders to ADHD, autism spectrum and other behavioral disorders. Some of specialties include psychological trauma (sexual/physical abuse, neglect) and LGBT issues. I also conducts psychological evaluations and assessments to help develop a more clear mental health diagnosis. I earned my doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Nova Southeastern University and completed her clinical internship at Pennsylvania Counseling Services.

I am a bilingual licensed therapist who enjoys working with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. I strive to provide a non-judgmental, safe therapeutic place where we can explore your fears, thoughts and feelings. I will support you in therapy to best meet your goals and dreams.

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.

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.

(JoshuaCrocker.com) Specializing in Couples Counseling and youth/young adults, my commitment is to provide a non-judgmental atmosphere where we face hard issues to grow and find more peace in your life. Leaving shame at the door, we dig into what is keeping you "stuck" and find practical tools to move forward. The therapist-client relationship gives one freedom, maybe beyond any other setting, to be fully open, honest and press forward.

We are welcoming new clients! ...... Some pursue happiness, others create it; however, creating happiness isn’t always an easy task. Whether you’re experiencing difficulty adjusting to a new environment, relational conflicts, past or current trauma, or just seeking general guidance in your life, with the help of a professional, happiness can be within your reach. The key to a happy life isn’t just achieving success, or having a perfect job/income/family/relationship, it is more about how we perceive the world around us. Our thoughts are powerful and have a great influence on how we feel and how we act.

Accepting new clients - The Center for Connection, Healing & Change focuses on the creation of secure, close, and satisfying relationships- within us and between us. We choose to specialize in relationships because we know the importance of satisfying connections for our mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Services explore the relationship we have with both ourselves and others; how well we can live with emotional ease, know who we are, ask for what we need, be responsive to loved ones, set boundaries, deal with loss, move through stressful experiences, find our purpose, and access resilience in moments of need.

Depression, Anxiety, Autism, ADHD, and Learning Disabilities take a toll on relationships and your ability to live a fulfilling life. If you have been thinking about seeking help to manage challenges, I'm dedicated to helping you and your family solve problems, enhance relationships, and create a life worth living.

I opened In Step, a private mental health practice, 25 years ago in the hope that children, teens, parents, and adults would see us as a safe place where they can learn and grow. I specialize in working with folks who struggle with anxiety, depression, ADHD, parenting struggles, and relationship problems. Using various approaches – Relational Psychotherapy, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, CBT (Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy), and Parent Coaching, I see clients alone, as part of a couple, and as part of the family.

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.

Seeking therapy can often be a difficult decision and can create anxiety and ambiguity about what the process will entail. However, Dr. Khanchandani functions from the foundation for a positive experience in therapy which first begins with establishing a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship. Doing so, can encourage positive growth towards goals. Therapy is facilitated with transparency about what to expect from the process and goals are formulated collaboratively. Interventions are recommended based on individual's goals and needs. Effective and open communication is encouraged about therapeutic process and progress on goals

As a resident in counseling, I’m committed to helping people who have experienced something traumatizing in their life, people who are looking for someone to help them make sense of what has happened to them, or people who feel like they have no one to turn to for support. I have experience working with adults and adolescents who have experienced trauma, domestic violence, sexual trauma, depression, anxiety, ADHD, relationship issues, and self-esteem concerns.