Trauma Focused Therapists in Falls Church, VA

My expertise lies in working alongside people through the impact of grief, trauma, and life transitions, and supporting children and their caregivers through early childhood. I believe it is crucial to focus on a person’s strengths and unique experiences when walking with them in their healing process.

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.

Reaching out for help when experiencing turbulence in one's life can be uncomfortable and even intimidating, but it is especially brave. Whether it’s anxiety, depression, “big T and/or little T” trauma, grief, addiction, and/or feeling out of control – you don’t have to go the path alone. A compassionate and trauma-informed approach that reflects empathy and non-judgment will be at the core of our sessions together. This therapy space is safe for you to share feelings that may be too overwhelming or scary to process alone or with others.

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.

I am Dr. Lauren, Clinical Psychologist licensed in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington DC. Having over 17 years of clinical experience in a variety of treatment settings allows my clients to access tailored comprehensive psychological support derived from a culturally diverse and trauma-informed lens. I have in-depth experience and training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused -CBT, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), as well as crisis response and prevention. My clinical abilities are available to individuals, families, groups, and organizations with the goal of strengthening the use of mental health practices.

My passion lies in working with individuals wanting to make a positive change in their lives. Whether they are looking to make healthier decisions, coping with everyday life, or wanting to work on healing from the negative impact of trauma. I specialize in working with individuals on addressing various issues related to anxiety, depression, family conflict, trauma, and substance use.

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.

Do you find yourself feeling lost, overwhelmed, or stuck? Are you experiencing anxiety, grief, sadness, loneliness, or other difficult, overwhelming emotions? Have you experienced trauma? You do not have to struggle alone. In working with clients, I use an integrative approach to help 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.

The focus of my work with clients is re-tuning one's somatic, relational, behavioral and cognitive patterns to health. Adverse childhood and life experiences often create survival strategies that keep us isolated from others, disconnected from our own feelings, frustrated and hopeless. I combine Somatic Experiencing approach, trauma expertise, Depth and psychoanalytic perspectives to help clients connect to their authentic selves and embrace a journey toward healing.

The most courageous thing we can do is to learn, rather unlearn, behaviors and patterns that are no longer serving us. My expertise is in helping adults and children unlearn contributing factors of Anxiety, Trauma, OCD and Substance Abuse in order to drastically improve quality of life. I am experienced in working with marginalized populations as well as the general public.

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.

I am committed to helping individuals and their families navigate challenges with relationships, transitions and stress. With a BA in Psychology and a Master’s in Social Work with a Clinical Concentration, I have worked with children, adolescents and adults in non-profit, community-based, and private practice settings. While I believe there is tremendous healing in simply being heard and understood, I also believe that meaningful change is possible when problematic patterns are identified, disrupted and replaced with new effective behaviors that are consistent with one’s goals and values. My approach is compassionate and optimistic.

As your therapist I aim to guide you on your journey towards self-growth and self-improvement. Through collaboration, psychoeducation, and application of interventions catered to your current needs, I hope to alleviate any pain, stress, or discomfort you may be feeling on a daily basis. Through effective problem-solving and coping strategies, one can also begin to work through any internal or external conflict they are experiencing that may be impacting any personal or interpersonal relationships. At the same time, I am a huge believer in holistic wellness and that it is important to look at the whole person not just a single part.

Sean has spent years working as a therapist with children, adolescents, and adults. He has worked with depression, anxiety, self esteem, trauma, children with autism, thoughts of suicide, and self-injurious behaviors.

I work with clients from diverse backgrounds with topics such as anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, relationship issues and trauma. I believe the most important part of therapy is the relationship between myself and the client, and I work to foster a comfortable space for talking about possibly uncomfortable subjects.

It is my goal to provide you with a meaningful and challenging therapeutic experience. We will work to highlight and assist you in unlocking your inner strengths and knowledge. We will also explore the development of healthy, self sustaining practices that allow you to reach your full potential. Individuals and families will be supported while exploring and building the foundations geared toward establishing meaningful and fulfilling relationships for and with each other.