Therapists in Herndon, VA

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 stop practicing being in relationship with a substance, and learn how to be in relationship with yourself and those you care about most.

Seeking a compassionate guide for your journey? Look no further. I offer empathetic, judgment-free support to help you navigate challenges and embark on transformation. My person-centered approach ensures a tailored experience. By actively listening and asking thoughtful questions, I empower you to discover solutions that resonate with your unique needs, fostering autonomy. Using cognitive-behavioral therapy, I assist in gaining control over thoughts and behaviors. Together, we reshape negative patterns, cultivating a positive mindset. Mindfulness enhances self-awareness, providing tools for stress management.

I work with adolescents, adolescents transitioning to adulthood, and adults, providing individual therapy, parent coaching, and family support. While I also work with neurotypical individuals, my expertise is Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and anyone that experiences neurodivergence. I do a lot of work with ASD teens experiencing social difficulties, anxiety and depression. I have a strong background in ADHD, social anxiety, and families coping with stress and anger challenges. This includes students struggling with transitions to middle, high school or college, and parents needing support with a challenging teen or young adult.

Life is filled with crossroads-marriage, divorce, a new baby, an empty nest, a boomerang child. Even the most joyful ones can be challenging and at times we find we could use some support. In my practice I work to help you tap into the strengths that are within you and find your voice - your creativity, courage and compassion - so you can make healthy choices for yourself and your relationships. I enjoy working with individuals, couples and families and consider it a privilege to provide a safe, non-judgmental space to help you rediscover hope and work toward your goals.

Struggling, fighting, worried, or depressed? Real change is possible and within your reach. Whether you need help for your marriage, your family, or yourself, together we can turn conflict and despair into closeness and vitality. My approach is interactive. I value what you think and feel, and I will share with you my thoughts and impressions. Working as a team, we identify and stop negative patterns, making room for more connection in your relationships and greater joy in your life.

I have over 20 years experience in the mental health field, having worked extensively with children, adolescents and adults in a variety of school systems and counseling centers. My expertise is in counseling and crisis-intervention, employing a strengths-based, client-centered approach to address the individualized needs of clients. I bring empathy to the clinical relationship with an emphasis on the collaborative nature of therapy. Techniques include cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness and relaxation strategies.

I love to work with adolescents, young adults and adults to help support them with a variety of different concerns including anxiety, depression, grief and loss, interpersonal relationship difficulties, self-esteem, trauma/PTSD, mood disorders, serious mental illness, and difficult life events and transitions, as well as other mental health issues.

I am dedicated to working with my clients to overcome their struggles with anxiety, depression, anger, mood shifts, negative experiences and traumas, self-doubts, relationship difficulties, and illnesses and injuries, as well as other problems. I work with individuals, couples, and families, focusing my work on adults and teenagers. My approach combines careful listening and exploration to help me and my clients arrive at a clear understanding of their needs, problems, and strengths, and the use of a variety of approaches to help them achieve their goals. Understanding, self-management skills, and behavioral changes all contribute to change and growth.

Finding meaning in life is the best gift you can give to yourself and those around you. Do you notice lack of motivation, self-sabotaging behaviors, or just feel stuck? Conscious awareness is the foundation for change and where you find the power to choose how to respond to life's challenges. By providing an attuned therapeutic relationship I help my clients develop self-awareness, establish and maintain clear personal goals, and learn to access inner strengths. Life's challenges are gifts that help us grow closer to our true purpose!