Spanish Therapists in Fairfax, VA

Mi creencia como psicoterapeuta es que mis pacientes son expertos sobre sus experiencies de vida y por eso aliento a mis pacientes para que tengan un rol activo en su proceso psicoterapeutico. Mi deseo es proveerles a mis pacientes un espacio cómodo y seguro donde pueden desarrollar su fortaleza interior y tener major introspección y autoentendimiento. Me especializo en trabajar con temas relacionados a la ansiedad, depresión, auto-estima, duelo, abuso & trauma sexual, relaciones interpersonales asi tambien como temas de aculturación. Soy tanto bilingue como bicultural y tengo mas de quince años de experiencia clinica.

Mi pasion es trabajar con individuos que deseen hacer cambios positivos para mejorar la calidad de sus vidas. Me especializo en trabajar con niños, adolescentes, adultos, y familias que sufren de anxiedad, depresion, problemas en sus relaciones, conflictos familiares, o se ven afectados por trauma que han vivido.

Me especializo en evaluaciones para casos de inmigración, incluyendo perdón provisional, cancelación de deportación, y también casos de asilo, VAWA, y visas U y visas T. Mi meta es crear un ambiente seguro para mis clientes. Yo trabajo con los clientes y sus abogados para crear la mejor evaluación posible para su caso. Una evaluación psicológica de buena calidad puede cambiar el resultado de su caso y es algo que no tomo a la ligera. Mis evaluaciones detalladas y rigurosos se entregan puntualmente, para que usted pueda proceder con su caso con la mayor comodidad y la menor demora posibles.

¿Te sientes atrapado en patrones improductivos o relaciones insalubres? ¿Abrumado por emociones negativas? ¿Luchando contra la ansiedad o la depresión? ¿Inquieto por las grandes transiciones? La vida nos presenta desafíos que pueden ser difíciles de desenredar por nuestra cuenta. Pero con una exploración significativa en un entorno seguro, de comprensión y aceptación, podemos hacer los cambios necesarios para prosperar.

Yo creo un ambiente seguro donde se puede explorar lo que le ha bloqueado en disfrutar su vida y realizar sus sueños. Utilizo métodos comprobados a trabajar. Ayudo clientes en desarrollar maneras saludables de enfrentar conflictos y problemas. Enfoco en individuos y parejas con problemas de intimidad y con individuos que hayan sufrido trauma que no ha sido resuelto, sea desde su niñez, un accidente de auto o de servir en el ejercito. Estoy completando un entrenamiento (EMDR) que utiliza movimientos de ojos para ayudar con estrés post-traumático y ataques de nervios sin tener que vivir esos momentos traumáticos de nuevo.

Ha sobrevivido un evento traumático que todavía le impacta? Se sientes abrumado/a por sus emociones? Le es difícil afrontar su trabajo, la escuela o sus relaciones? Está cansado/a de lidiar con su ansiedad? Soy una psicóloga con más de una década de experiencia ayudando a personas a recuperarse de los efectos del trauma, conquistar problemas de ansiedad, trastorno obsesivo compulsivo, y depresión. Conéctese conmigo si está buscando estrategias efectivas para manejar estos problemas, para mejorar su relación consigo mismo/a y con otros, y para alcanzar un bienestar duradero.

It takes courage to reach out for help and change can be hard. It’s also important to feel like you’re working with a therapist you can trust and connect with. My approach as a therapist is to come alongside you and provide a non-judgmental space in which we can work through the issues that are creating distress in your life. I will work collaboratively with you to help you better understand yourself in ways that lead to meaningful growth and change. In my work with couples, I help people to untangle themselves from negative recurring patterns and find their way back to one another, experiencing greater intimacy and connection.

Congratulations on making it this far; searching for a therapist can be an overwhelming process, and the first step is often the hardest! Many individuals struggle with depression, anxiety, struggles with sex, or simply the desire to understand themselves more thoroughly. Whether to improve mood and functioning, improve relationships, or work on issues with sex/sexuality, therapy can be reparative, strengthening, and play a role in maximizing enjoyment of life! I work from an affirming and social justice approach with people who identify as LGBTQIA and people of color, and I am kink- and non-monogamy informed and affirming.

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.

I am a bilingual (English and Spanish ) Licensed Professional, a Nationally Certified Counselor and a Certified Traumatologist who specializes in trauma, mood and anxiety disorders, PTSD, relationship, multiculticultural issues and problems associated with emotional and physical abuse. I combine my expertise in cognitive behavioral therapy with new approaches including EMDR, solution focus therapy and brief therapy. Being myself an immigrant from Italy, I have over 20 years experience in counseling and training short-term international sojourners as well as immigrants who reside in the greater Washington, D.C. area.

I received my master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Divine Mercy University, a program which understands the human person as fundamentally good, relational, and called to flourish. I am a member of the American Mental Health Counselor’s Association (AMHCA) and have been certified as a clinical traumatologist through the Green Cross Academy of Traumatology (GCAT).

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and have been working with individuals, couples, and families for over 15 years. Through listening and accepting, my overall goal of the therapeutic process is to improve your level of functioning and to enhance your life. I utilize a strength-based approach and focus on each client's individual needs.

**Accepting new clients via teletherapy. Immediate availability.** Life can be so overwhelming and we can feel so alone. At Thrive have devoted ourselves to helping people navigate their lives to feel happier and more fulfilled. We help individuals gain insight and live fuller & more authentic lives. We provide compassionate, supportive and confidential care to children, adolescents, college-aged, adults and couples. We specialize in providing relief from anxiety, depression, loss & grief and trauma. We also help with issues related to life transitions and acculturation issues.

For many immigrants, emigrating to the United States can be an exciting experience filled with anticipation, hope, and the start of a new chapter in their life. However, this experience can also bring with it challenges such as acculturative stress, anxiety, depression, and new and old trauma. At times, it is difficult to know how to address these challenges. Seeing a therapist is usually the first step to getting the support and guidance needed to successfully navigate stressors related to acculturation.

We all may experience everyday challenges in personal relationships, employment, and life transitions, resulting in stress, depression, anxiety, substance use, and other symptoms preventing us from living a more fulfilling and meaningful life. Part of it is that we are not aligned and instead we are stuck repeating patterns and holding to negative perceptions about ourselves and the world. I work under the premise that each individual has the capacity to heal old wounds by FINDING MEANING TO LIVED EVENTS, ADAPTING, TRANSFORMING, and FINDING BALANCE in life.

I have always said that treatment is not one-size-fits-all and must be tailored for the person and their needs. It is also essential to build genuine trust and a safe space for a client aiming to better their sense of wellbeing. As a resident in counseling, my focus is to allow room for vulnerability, genuineness, and empathy. While life comes with tremendous rewards, it also has challenges that can feel too much to bear. Together we can process the curveballs, build coping skills, heal past traumas, and build healthier patterns to take on any obstacle. I am a resident in counseling in the Commonwealth of Virginia.