As a therapist, I have had the opportunities to work with children, adults, and families. I work with clients and meet them where they are, by using a strengths-based perspective, a client centered approach, and play therapy techniques. I believe therapy is a journey, and as the therapist, my job is to help you reach the individual or family goals that you wish to accomplish. I use a variety of therapeutic approaches with clients to maintain a safe, productive, and honest environment. I understand opening up can be scary and it does take courage to seek for a more fulfilling and happier life. Thank you for taking the first step.

**I AM CURRENTLY ONLY ACCEPTING NEW PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION/TESTING PATIENTS** I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who provides individual psychotherapy and psychological evaluations. I specialize in conducting full diagnostic psychological evaluations (cognitive, learning, emotional, behavioral, personality, etc). This service can aid in diagnostic clarification, assist with treatment planning, provide the required documentation to obtain academic and occupational accommodations, in preparation for specific surgeries (bariatric, spinal, etc), for admission into private school, or in advance of the adoption or surrogacy process.

You are the only one responsible for your mental health. The greatest gift you can give yourself is to know and understand your own story. More importantly, know and understand when it’s time for a change in that story. I have been working in human services for over 18 years with an objective of helping everyday people get their own needs met. I have a keen interest in helping you discover what’s holding you back and what it’s going to take to move you to the next level- OF YOU.

Clarity Counseling is an outpatient treatment center that commits to providing quality treatment to individuals, families and groups in the Northern Virginia and Richmond area. Clarity specializes in providing comprehensive and evidenced-based treatment for eating disorder recovery and specialized therapies for mental illness. Clarity offers a unique experience where therapists collaborate with the individual and treatment professionals to offer a clear path, free from distortion. Committed to offering quality care, Clarity values working together with their client toward a fuller life that has balance, hope, and a full recovery.

Are you struggling with marital, family, or mental health issues? I am here to help families, couples, adolescents, and children. I am also interested in helping families who are immigrants or have diverse backgrounds. I want to commit myself fully to restoring families. When I see individual clients, I try to help them resolve their problems and promote their well-being in the context of their relational units. I also assist adult, adolescents, and children with depression, anxiety, substance use, trauma, stress, anger management, life transition issues, and so on.

Passion and empathy combine to allow me to help many incredible people affirm their strengths and overcome obstacles. Developing a genuine rapport with the clients served is also essential to their success. A firm believer that we are all capable of amazing feats, I feel strongly that, at times, we just need help to gain clarity. Along with educational and practical experience, the realization that each client has an individual perspective and distinct set of circumstances enables the facilitation of many concerns ranging from everyday life stressors, to depression, anxiety, and many other mental health and behavioral concerns.

I will be resuming psychological evaluations/testing on July 1, 2020. There will be safety precautions in place due to COVID-19. Patients will be required to answer three questions about their health and social contact. They will be required to sanitize their hands. The testing office and materials will be cleaned and sanitized after each individual's use. I will be wearing a face shield. Patients 10 years old and older are asked to wear their mask.

I believe that every individual has within them what is necessary to reach their full potential. I offer a safe and compassionate environment where clients are able to foster insight and self-awareness that leads to positive change. I primarily use person-centered therapy and value cognitive behavioral techniques as well. I have experience working with individuals dealing with a variety of mental health concerns, such as depression, anxiety, autism spectrum disorder, adjustment issues, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Living in NoVa brings a unique set of challenges, stresses and anxiety that most accept as "normal". Having the tools to cope and succeed here is essential. Teens face their own set of challenges living in such affluence, which can bring its own set of anxiety and needs. Understanding the challenges and needs in NoVa is half the battle; developing the skills to manage relationships, boundaries and emotions within this very unique culture is the other. Together we can work to bring the balance and peace that is needed to succeed in this unique area.

A combination of therapeutic approaches is utilized to meet the personal needs and goals of individuals, couples, and families. I have over 14 years of providing substance abuse and mental health counseling services to adolescent and adult clients. Understanding that each client has an unique set of circumstances, my experience can help with a wide variety of complex problems, ranging from marriage or family issues, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, or any other variety of life issues. Your privacy and confidentiality is a priority and I am committed to helping you reach personal goals and overcoming obstacles in your life.

We are an established and well regarded group practice offering counseling and psychiatric services to our clients. We have 2 locations to meet our client needs.. Our experienced providers have a variety of specialties and utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as well as other treatment approaches. We are pleased to offer Individual, Marriage and Family Counseling as well as Medication Management.

Currently seeing clients via Telehealth only. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, and substance abuse related issues. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse.

Do school assignments cause emotional distress? Multisensory Structured Language Therapy for Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, and related disorders reduces frustration and anxiety while enabling age-appropriate independence in reading and writing.

I have been working in the field of eating disorders since 2008 and I am committed to help client’s understand and fully overcome their eating disorder's so that they have peace within their mind, body, and spirit. I earned her Bachelors of Arts at Rutgers University and Masters of Science at Columbia University. In 2017 I became a certified eating disorder specialist and supervisor and currently hold a leadership role in that organization. I am energetic, passionate, and dedicated to empowering individuals and families who are impacted by eating disorders and mental health and hope to walk along side you in your recovery process.

I am a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist with over ten years of experience working with individuals who struggle with all types of eating disorders. I have worked at inpatient, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs specializing in the treatment of eating disorders. I have a down to earth personality that allows my clients to feel comfortable opening up and sharing their experiences. I enjoy working with the entire family in order to improve communication, provide education about the recovery process, and enhance support within the family.

I only practice online and always use a secure video conferencing platform. I've been practicing counseling for more than 30 years, focusing on a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, divorce recovery, and managing stress. I have a heart to help resolve conflict, whether internal or in relationships. Helping others find solutions to some of life's most challenging situations is my goal.

Making the decision to seek help could feel overwhelming. Asking for help is not a sign of weakness. It is a sigh of strength, a desire to feel and be healthy. I offer an inviting, safe environment to help individuals navigate through life's challenges.

My specialty is working with adolescents and young adults. This can often be a very challenging time of life. Negotiating the transitions from childhood to adulthood can be difficult and just plain stressful at times. Many times adolescents and young adults find that this stress can cause them anxiety, depression, and dysregulation of many sorts. One particular area of focus for me is eating disorders. Another is managing family relations and expectations. I endeavor to help my clients look at their lives and see the many possibilities that lie ahead of them. I use my psychodynamic, CBT, and DBT training to accomplish this.