Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists in Herndon, VA
My name is Fereshteh Shahrokhi. Have worked decades as clinical & school social worker with K-12 students & families. Worked at day treatment, children & adolescents & juvenile delinquents residential placements with emotional & behavioral difficulties. In particular is skilled working with people with ADHD/Executive Function Deficits (EFD). Provided local, state, and national level presentations in ADHD/EFD, Depression Awareness & Prevention, Bullying & did Depression Screening. Also have been nominated as "The Social Worker of the Year" in 2011 by Fairfax County Association of School Social Workers, the second one ever nominated. Also worked with traumatized children & adolescents & sex offenders.
My name is Fereshteh Shahrokhi. Have worked decades as clinical & school social worker with K-12 students & families. Worked at day treatment, children & adolescents & juvenile delinquents residential placements with emotional & behavioral difficulties. In particular is skilled working with people with ADHD/Executive Function Deficits (EFD). Provided local, state, and national level presentations in ADHD/EFD, Depression Awareness & Prevention, Bullying & did Depression Screening. Also have been nominated as "The Social Worker of the Year" in 2011 by Fairfax County Association of School Social Workers, the second one ever nominated. Also worked with traumatized children & adolescents & sex offenders.
He integrates evidence-based approaches—including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), and the Gottman Method—combining empathy with clear, direct guidance in what he calls “counseling with both love and truth
Luke believes that true growth and healing emerge when we face life’s challenges with both honesty and compassion. As a Resident Counselor pursuing his LPC and holding a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, he brings this philosophy to every session.
Certified in SYMBIS and trained in Gottman Level 1, Luke supports individuals and couples navigating relationship and communication challenges, self-worth and identity concerns, depression, grief, sports-related obstacles, and spiritual matters.
Luke strives to create a safe, intentional space where clients are empowered to grow through their challenges.
He integrates evidence-based approaches—including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), and the Gottman Method—combining empathy with clear, direct guidance in what he calls “counseling with both love and truth
Luke believes that true growth and healing emerge when we face life’s challenges with both honesty and compassion. As a Resident Counselor pursuing his LPC and holding a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, he brings this philosophy to every session.
Certified in SYMBIS and trained in Gottman Level 1, Luke supports individuals and couples navigating relationship and communication challenges, self-worth and identity concerns, depression, grief, sports-related obstacles, and spiritual matters.
Luke strives to create a safe, intentional space where clients are empowered to grow through their challenges.
I use mCBT and ACT strategies when you need them to help you make connections; deal with difficult emotions; or motivate you to take action.
Do you get anxious and flooded with emotions that keep from being yourself? Do you avoid conflict, procrastinate and put on a happy face to just go with the flow? Sometimes unhealthy coping habits creep in…are you using substances or unhealthy habits to calm yourself or to avoid speaking your truth to others? Numbing yourself or “rewarding" yourself with an addiction does not have a positive outcome. Let me help you show up for yourself and those you care about most.
I use mCBT and ACT strategies when you need them to help you make connections; deal with difficult emotions; or motivate you to take action.
Do you get anxious and flooded with emotions that keep from being yourself? Do you avoid conflict, procrastinate and put on a happy face to just go with the flow? Sometimes unhealthy coping habits creep in…are you using substances or unhealthy habits to calm yourself or to avoid speaking your truth to others? Numbing yourself or “rewarding" yourself with an addiction does not have a positive outcome. Let me help you show up for yourself and those you care about most.
I focus on the theory of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT) because it helps clients address challenges in a flexible and empowering way.
Life can feel heavy when you're carrying so much for everyone else. Whatever brought you here, you don't have to do it alone. I help clients who are dealing with overwhelming anxiety, depression, or difficult life transitions, as well as those who are experiencing intrusive thoughts and compulsions. If you feel pressured by constant worry, apathy, and "what-if" thinking, you are not alone and counseling can help! By sharing your concerns, you can work toward emotional and mental wellness. I enjoy working with diverse populations and consider it a privilege to learn from each person's unique story, strengths, and life experiences.
I focus on the theory of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT) because it helps clients address challenges in a flexible and empowering way.
Life can feel heavy when you're carrying so much for everyone else. Whatever brought you here, you don't have to do it alone. I help clients who are dealing with overwhelming anxiety, depression, or difficult life transitions, as well as those who are experiencing intrusive thoughts and compulsions. If you feel pressured by constant worry, apathy, and "what-if" thinking, you are not alone and counseling can help! By sharing your concerns, you can work toward emotional and mental wellness. I enjoy working with diverse populations and consider it a privilege to learn from each person's unique story, strengths, and life experiences.
Does life seem confusing or even impossible? Does it ever feel like even when you are with others you feel alone? It is brave to ask for help. With every fiber of my being, I believe you have the answers you need and you can be the expert on you. Let me help you better understand your story and help guide you out of the dark places you are stuck in and into your truth. So much of the time we are living a narrative that others have crafted, by pain rather than strength. These narratives can feel like prisons but you have the ability to heal and take back your story.
Does life seem confusing or even impossible? Does it ever feel like even when you are with others you feel alone? It is brave to ask for help. With every fiber of my being, I believe you have the answers you need and you can be the expert on you. Let me help you better understand your story and help guide you out of the dark places you are stuck in and into your truth. So much of the time we are living a narrative that others have crafted, by pain rather than strength. These narratives can feel like prisons but you have the ability to heal and take back your story.
Christina also has extensive experience supporting members of the LGBTQ+ community, as well as both men and women, with a focus on fostering resilience and self- acceptance.
Christina Benedi, LPC, helps adults across Virginia navigate the emotional complexities of life with compassionate, individualized care. Through in-depth therapy rooted in evidence-based approaches, she supports clients facing anxiety, depression, grief, and challenging life transitions. Whether someone is experiencing changes in midlife, navigating aging-related concerns, or managing the weight of personal or professional stress, Christina offers a safe space to explore, heal, and grow.
Christina also has extensive experience supporting members of the LGBTQ+ community, as well as both men and women, with a focus on fostering resilience and self- acceptance.
Christina Benedi, LPC, helps adults across Virginia navigate the emotional complexities of life with compassionate, individualized care. Through in-depth therapy rooted in evidence-based approaches, she supports clients facing anxiety, depression, grief, and challenging life transitions. Whether someone is experiencing changes in midlife, navigating aging-related concerns, or managing the weight of personal or professional stress, Christina offers a safe space to explore, heal, and grow.
Bridget Reiser is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia who has been practicing since 2019. She earned her MA, Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Marymount University. Bridget offers clients a non-judgmental space to process their experiences. She offers a variety of interventions (mainly based in CBT and narrative modalities) but focuses on the emotional experience of clients and emphasizes their own strength and resilience. Bridget offers flexibility on the format of sessions to best meet the client’s needs at that particular time.
Bridget Reiser is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia who has been practicing since 2019. She earned her MA, Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Marymount University. Bridget offers clients a non-judgmental space to process their experiences. She offers a variety of interventions (mainly based in CBT and narrative modalities) but focuses on the emotional experience of clients and emphasizes their own strength and resilience. Bridget offers flexibility on the format of sessions to best meet the client’s needs at that particular time.
Ramla’s personal goal in life is to teach, educate, and guide clients on the importance of mental health and self-care, support with elimination of mental health taboos, and discrimination regarding therapy and medication along with encouraging positivity and self- acceptance
Ramla utilizes counseling approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, and Brief-Solution-Focused Therapy. Outside of work, Ramla enjoys spending time with family, traveling, nature walks, photography, funny/romantic/action movies, and the “little things” in life.Ramla utilizes counseling approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral T
Ramla’s personal goal in life is to teach, educate, and guide clients on the importance of mental health and self-care, support with elimination of mental health taboos, and discrimination regarding therapy and medication along with encouraging positivity and self- acceptance
Ramla utilizes counseling approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, and Brief-Solution-Focused Therapy. Outside of work, Ramla enjoys spending time with family, traveling, nature walks, photography, funny/romantic/action movies, and the “little things” in life.Ramla utilizes counseling approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral T
Two of the most important things in life are to feel understood and have a sense of belonging. However, when we experience challenges in our lives, it’s difficult to feel this way. My role as a bilingual therapist is to provide support and hold a safe space for you while discovering ways to cope with these challenges and develop skills to promote awareness, growth and healing in your life. During my career in the human services field for over 18 years, my passion has been to assist individuals and families cope with depression, anxiety, stress, mood challenges, acculturation and adjustment as a result of migration, and trauma.
Two of the most important things in life are to feel understood and have a sense of belonging. However, when we experience challenges in our lives, it’s difficult to feel this way. My role as a bilingual therapist is to provide support and hold a safe space for you while discovering ways to cope with these challenges and develop skills to promote awareness, growth and healing in your life. During my career in the human services field for over 18 years, my passion has been to assist individuals and families cope with depression, anxiety, stress, mood challenges, acculturation and adjustment as a result of migration, and trauma.
Hello! I’m Tina, a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia with experience working with children and adults in both teaching and counseling roles. I’m trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). My passion is helping clients overcome obstacles that keep them from living their most fulfilling lives, providing guidance and support in a safe, collaborative environment.
Hello! I’m Tina, a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia with experience working with children and adults in both teaching and counseling roles. I’m trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). My passion is helping clients overcome obstacles that keep them from living their most fulfilling lives, providing guidance and support in a safe, collaborative environment.
My primary treatment modalities include cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy ( ACT), and solution-focused therapy.
My objective is to work closely with clients to assist them in achieving their desired goals through the development of realistic and achievable treatment plans. I am committed to fostering a non-judgmental and secure environment where clients are encouraged to be authentic. Let's begin this journey together!
My primary treatment modalities include cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy ( ACT), and solution-focused therapy.
My objective is to work closely with clients to assist them in achieving their desired goals through the development of realistic and achievable treatment plans. I am committed to fostering a non-judgmental and secure environment where clients are encouraged to be authentic. Let's begin this journey together!
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like you’ve lost yourself? Whether you’re a single parent, navigating divorce, adjusting to life changes, struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, or difficulty setting boundaries, you don’t have to face it alone. As a Clinical Mental Health Counseling graduate and LPC-R serving Virginia, I provide a supportive space to help you heal, rediscover your strengths, and reconnect with yourself. As a prior military service member, I also understand the unique challenges veterans and military families face. I look forward to supporting your healing journey.
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like you’ve lost yourself? Whether you’re a single parent, navigating divorce, adjusting to life changes, struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, or difficulty setting boundaries, you don’t have to face it alone. As a Clinical Mental Health Counseling graduate and LPC-R serving Virginia, I provide a supportive space to help you heal, rediscover your strengths, and reconnect with yourself. As a prior military service member, I also understand the unique challenges veterans and military families face. I look forward to supporting your healing journey.
Shane Davis is a Licensed Professional Counselor whose mission in life is to cultivate one's self-efficacy while enhancing self-esteem and promoting self-empowerment! She has been providing supervision for over 5 years. Shane is an empathetic Clinical Supervisor and Therapist with a record of successful Mental Health Counseling experiences working with children, adolescents as well as adults, addressing Depression, Anxiety, Anger Management, Low self-esteem, Poor Communication Skills, Interpersonal relationships, and Social Skills.
Shane Davis is a Licensed Professional Counselor whose mission in life is to cultivate one's self-efficacy while enhancing self-esteem and promoting self-empowerment! She has been providing supervision for over 5 years. Shane is an empathetic Clinical Supervisor and Therapist with a record of successful Mental Health Counseling experiences working with children, adolescents as well as adults, addressing Depression, Anxiety, Anger Management, Low self-esteem, Poor Communication Skills, Interpersonal relationships, and Social Skills.
I draw from CBT, ACT, IFS, EMDR-informed work, psychodynamic therapy, and assessment-guided treatment.
I work best with people whose struggles do not fit neatly into one box: bright but overwhelmed teens, adults with ADHD or anxiety, people carrying trauma, professionals under pressure, and clients seeking diagnostic clarity. Many come to me after feeling misunderstood, mislabeled, or stuck despite real effort. I help people slow the picture down, understand the patterns beneath the symptoms, and build a practical path forward.
I draw from CBT, ACT, IFS, EMDR-informed work, psychodynamic therapy, and assessment-guided treatment.
I work best with people whose struggles do not fit neatly into one box: bright but overwhelmed teens, adults with ADHD or anxiety, people carrying trauma, professionals under pressure, and clients seeking diagnostic clarity. Many come to me after feeling misunderstood, mislabeled, or stuck despite real effort. I help people slow the picture down, understand the patterns beneath the symptoms, and build a practical path forward.
If you have ever broken a bad habit or changed your perspective about something, you have rewired your brain and experienced neuroplasticity. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia and Virginia, a Clinical Supervisor, and a Professor in Counseling. My Ph.D. is in Counselor Education and Supervision with an additional specialty in trauma work.
If you have ever broken a bad habit or changed your perspective about something, you have rewired your brain and experienced neuroplasticity. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia and Virginia, a Clinical Supervisor, and a Professor in Counseling. My Ph.D. is in Counselor Education and Supervision with an additional specialty in trauma work.
Ashley Ciardiello
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
Feeling stuck? Overwhelmed? Exhausted? It’s easy to neglect ourselves—to feel like life has so much going on that there isn’t time or space to prioritize our goals, our relationships, self-care. Life isn’t about getting through it, but rather creating the life we want every day. Through therapy, I seek to empower others to improve their well-being and quality of life. I believe every individual is doing the best they can with their circumstances and the skills they have, and I walk alongside my clients to support them in learning new skills and addressing what holds them back from their goals and creating a happy life for themselves
Feeling stuck? Overwhelmed? Exhausted? It’s easy to neglect ourselves—to feel like life has so much going on that there isn’t time or space to prioritize our goals, our relationships, self-care. Life isn’t about getting through it, but rather creating the life we want every day. Through therapy, I seek to empower others to improve their well-being and quality of life. I believe every individual is doing the best they can with their circumstances and the skills they have, and I walk alongside my clients to support them in learning new skills and addressing what holds them back from their goals and creating a happy life for themselves
Rachel Henry
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, VA/DC, OH
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
I am results-oriented and believe that healing begins within a strong, trusting therapeutic relationship. My work is grounded in knowing that the past—whether shaped by trauma, regret, or missed opportunities—doesn’t have to hold us back. Instead, it can become the very foundation for growth, and lasting change.
Certified in EMDR, I help individuals process and move through traumatic experiences in a safe, supportive environment. My work also includes helping those caught in cycles of overthinking, doubt, or fear-driven habits—stuck in mental loops, compulsive or ritualistic behaviors they can't stop, no matter how hard they try.
I am results-oriented and believe that healing begins within a strong, trusting therapeutic relationship. My work is grounded in knowing that the past—whether shaped by trauma, regret, or missed opportunities—doesn’t have to hold us back. Instead, it can become the very foundation for growth, and lasting change.
Certified in EMDR, I help individuals process and move through traumatic experiences in a safe, supportive environment. My work also includes helping those caught in cycles of overthinking, doubt, or fear-driven habits—stuck in mental loops, compulsive or ritualistic behaviors they can't stop, no matter how hard they try.
Do you feel challenged by life, or are you struggling with stress from your family, friends, work, health concerns, exposure to distressing life events, grief and loss, and, more globally – concerns for humanity? Maybe you’re on the precipice of making a significant life change or unsure of your feelings about your situation. You don't have to face these challenges alone. Be courageous and take the first step. Contact me to learn more about therapy and how we can work together to resolve your concerns.
Do you feel challenged by life, or are you struggling with stress from your family, friends, work, health concerns, exposure to distressing life events, grief and loss, and, more globally – concerns for humanity? Maybe you’re on the precipice of making a significant life change or unsure of your feelings about your situation. You don't have to face these challenges alone. Be courageous and take the first step. Contact me to learn more about therapy and how we can work together to resolve your concerns.
Izabela Osiniecka
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
I'm a queer therapist providing compassionate, trauma-informed therapy to individuals age 22+ navigating complex trauma, anxiety, and relationship challenges. I use a trauma lens to treat past and ongoing traumatic experiences that shape a person’s emotional, mental, and relational well-being. I am particularly focused on helping clients work through complex PTSD and its impact on self-worth, relationships, and daily functioning. I am also deeply passionate about social justice and political advocacy. I recognize that systemic issues can significantly impact mental health and I integrate this awareness into our work together.
I'm a queer therapist providing compassionate, trauma-informed therapy to individuals age 22+ navigating complex trauma, anxiety, and relationship challenges. I use a trauma lens to treat past and ongoing traumatic experiences that shape a person’s emotional, mental, and relational well-being. I am particularly focused on helping clients work through complex PTSD and its impact on self-worth, relationships, and daily functioning. I am also deeply passionate about social justice and political advocacy. I recognize that systemic issues can significantly impact mental health and I integrate this awareness into our work together.
If you're struggling with overcoming anxiety or resolving past trauma, and want to feel more at peace, it is important that you know there are many effective solutions. As a licensed Psychologist, I have specialized in all forms of anxiety, stress and trauma for over 20 years. Since everyone has a different experience in life and has unique strengths, I tailor therapy to help clients realize the change they are looking for. My style has been described as friendly, warmhearted, and solution oriented.
If you're struggling with overcoming anxiety or resolving past trauma, and want to feel more at peace, it is important that you know there are many effective solutions. As a licensed Psychologist, I have specialized in all forms of anxiety, stress and trauma for over 20 years. Since everyone has a different experience in life and has unique strengths, I tailor therapy to help clients realize the change they are looking for. My style has been described as friendly, warmhearted, and solution oriented.
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