Trauma Focused Therapists in Falls Church, VA

Do you feel invisible in your pain? Are your losses unvalidated by the world? Maybe you had an abrupt life transition or trauma, a disabled child to care for, or you are struggling to find joy in your everyday life. Through a meaning-focused process, I help clients find their own space to mourn, to celebrate the small victories, and to realize the way forward because they have found stability in their now. I offer a collaborative, curious, and compassionate approach that empowers you to heal and grow.

Life can be difficult at times, but you do not have to struggle alone. I am here to help you overcome the mental health obstacles that stop you from enjoying your life. I work with teens and adults to help them reach their mental health goals. I have experience working with individuals on a variety of matters, including anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, anger management, interpersonal relationships, self-esteem, and body image issues. Working collaboratively with the client, I help them find satisfaction and peace in their life.

Trying to find the right help for yourself or your child can be overwhelming even at the best of times. I work to provide a safe and accepting environment where we work collaboratively to utilize your strengths, gain insight, and overcome past and present challenges. I use an individualized, person-centered approach in therapy which allows me to tailor aspects of multiple different approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), and Trauma-Focused CBT in order to help each person reach their individualized mental health goals.

Do you find yourself feeling stuck? Are you experiencing anxiety, grief, sadness, loneliness, or other difficult, overwhelming emotions? You do not have to struggle alone. In working with clients, I use an integrative approach to help children, adolescents, and adults develop coping skills and improve their mental health while both identifying and accomplishing their goals. I especially enjoy working with the LGBQ+ and trans and disabled communities. I believe that anyone can truly thrive with the proper support, understanding, and resources throughout the therapeutic journey.

Living a healthy lifestyle is important for all of us. Sometimes unexpected life events, loss of a loved one, major life changes, trauma and COVID-19 can result in symptoms of anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship issues. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and I am a certified Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist (TF-CBT). I treat most disorders including anxiety, depression, trauma and school anxiety. In therapy we collaboratively work on setting treatment goals, problem solving, coping skills and resolutions to manage symptoms and to improve functioning.

My practice is founded on creating a safe space for you to work on your most authentic, whole and healthy self. My work with you is focused not only on understanding your past experiences, whether family, relationships, traumas or mental health concerns that have been hindering your growth, but also supporting you to step into your life NOW. I will support you and walk the walk with you. We will explore how to fully live and thrive in the present, grow to your fullest potential, way beyond what you imagine for yourself.

My work with adults includes those with a trauma history, depression, anxiety, grief, relational issues, somatic symptoms with no medical explanation, feeling stuck or sensing that something is just “not right”, as well as healthcare providers & other first responders who have experienced increased stress during the COVID crisis. My experience with children includes those with a trauma history, adoption, depression, anxiety, emotional dysregulation, divorce, school refusal, low self-esteem, difficult peer & family relationships, immigration, & cross-cultural adjustments.

There are many reasons why you may be seeking help at this particular time in your life - struggles with depression, anxiety, trauma (PTSD), low self-esteem, a painful loss, grief, difficulties in relationships, or other challenging life transitions. Whether you have sought help before or are reaching out for the first time, I will collaborate with you to create a space of compassion, trust and safety in which you can grow, heal, and become the best version of yourself.

I specialize in supporting adults and adolescents who are coping with pervasively invalidating experiences. My goal is to assist you to develop self-understanding and self-compassion. I work with clients who want to build on their capacity for emotional regulation, safely process their experiences, and establish and hold boundaries in their relationships.

I specialize in working with individuals who feel stuck, anxious, or depressed, and couples who are looking to improve their relationship. I help my individual clients overcome depression and anxiety, increase self-confidence, establish healthy relationships, increase career satisfaction, and heal from trauma. I help couples improve communication, increase understanding, and rebuild trust. I use a nonjudgmental, empathic approach, working calmly and collaboratively. I incorporate techniques from a variety of counseling models such as cognitive-behavioral, existential, family systems, and attachment theories.

Approaching therapy can be very scary and may feel like just another thing on your to do list. You may feel apprehensive about sharing intimate details of your life with a complete stranger or perhaps therapy isn't your first rodeo at all and you're seeking something specific. No matter the need, I believe therapy is for everyone. The difference between therapy and a friend is 1. You pay a considerable amount of money, give dedicated time to your concerns, have peace and quiet, and resources ready for you to grab at your own leisure instead of someone else telling you the shoulda, coulda, woulda's.

Are you a Black male who is struggling with society's expectations and standards of being strong and withhold your thoughts and feelings from others? Has this led to anger, rage, sadness, hopelessness, and dedicating an extra effort to everything that you do? You may have been inundated with images in film, television, and social media that depict Black males as overly masculine, and in some cases, aggressive, violent, and hyper-sexual. Being vulnerable as a young Black man is socially unacceptable. It sends a message that to be accepted as a Black man, you must fit this specific role in which strength and stoicism are mandatory.

Yes, I am accepting new clients! Here’s the thing: life is hard. No matter how much we try, we are not exempt from challenges. Whether it's within our family, our relationships, our communities or ourselves, those challenges often make us stuck, overwhelmed, and hopeless. If you’re reading this, you probably know what I’m talking about. Here’s the good news: it doesn't have to stay this way. Things can and do change. I use a wide range of therapy models that allow me to center and hold space for you while working towards your goals at your pace.

I am currently on a short waitlist. Feel free to reach out if you would like to be added. For the past 20 years I have had the privilege of working with young adults and adults who have struggled with chronic illness, addiction, life and career transitions and relationship stressors. I come from a solution-oriented perspective and work collaboratively with individuals to identify healthy ways of moving forward in their lives. I support their journey in identifying strengths while working to overcome the parts of themselves that interfere with the life they would like to live.

Environment is everything, and understanding a client's environment contributes greatly to the work we can do together. As a clinician, it is my goal to provide a safe, comforting and encouraging environment for personal growth.

Sometimes we feel down and we just don't know the reason why. Or we do know why but we don't know how to fix it. Sometimes we are no longer getting along with the person we love. And sometimes we could just use some extra support. As a clinical mental health counselor, I am able to work with you on just about any challenge you may be experiencing, from depression and anxiety, to substance abuse, eating disorders, and relationship issues. I welcome clients from all walks of life and with all types of goals.

Struggling with depression, anxiety, anger, or relationship issues? Life can be very difficult and sometimes you may wonder what to do next. Know that there is always hope. You deserve a safe space where you can be heard with kindness and compassion. I will help you focus on your strengths, personal resilience and assist you with setting your personal and professional goals. As a therapist with cross-cultural experience, who has lived in France and Italy, I am able to connect easily with clients from other cultures who are struggling with transition and the adjustments needed to adapt to an unfamiliar environment.

We all have anxieties. We have defenses against hurt that we build up over time, that become solidified into unproductive patterns of behavior and prevent us from living our best lives. We all, from time to time, lose connection with ourselves and those around us, as we try and do the million things that daily life demands of us. It’s okay. You’re not alone.

For more than 20 years, I have helped adults, adolescents, and their families to improve their lives through counseling. From my perspective, counseling is a process in which client and therapist work cooperatively on mutually agreed goals, towards client's betterment and emotional health. A traves de terapia he ayudado a muchos adultos, jovenes y familias a mejorar la calidad de sus vidas. Terapia es un proceso en el que terapista y cliente trabajan juntos en metas que brinden salud emocional y mejoria al cliente. Ademas, hago evaluaciones para el servicio de inmigracion.