Parenting Therapists in Herndon, VA

I am a clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience in private practice. I have helped many individuals to develop more peaceful lives, working through feelings of depression, anxiety and relationship struggles. I love working with parents, especially because their growth can have such a positive impact on their children. I have a special interest in working with caregivers of special needs children. This passion developed after facing the challenge of parenting my own special needs child. During COVID-19 I will discount rates to make therapy affordable to parents who have medically fragile or behaviorally challenged kids.

I enjoy helping couples and families reconnect and mend challenging relationships. I help you find solutions to alleviate your symptoms first, then it is safer and easier to work on deeper issues. I also work with individuals to help recover from depression and establish ways to manage anxiety. I also help individuals struggling with eating disorders, postpartum depression, parenting , and stress management.

I know how hard it can be to take the first step towards getting counseling support. I commend you for having taken that first step. I hope you can find the help you are seeking soon. I work with adults and seniors. In my work with adults, I work with those struggling with feelings of worry, sadness, difficulty around life transitions, workplace stress, relationship difficulties and those struggling with parenting issues, including parenting of children with special needs. I provide a safe, gentle, caring, and non-judgmental space for us to work together toward your goals.

Recovering from trauma is the most inspiring and difficult things one can do in their lifetime. I am a believer that post traumatic growth is possible in all people. I utilize an eclectic approach pulling from a base of radical feminism utilizing approaches from DBT, somatic experiencing, and mindfulness and acceptance based approaches. I firmly believe that everyone has the tools within them to heal and grow and my primary job as therapist is to provide a safe non-judgmental setting for you to discover your healed self.

I will assist you in a caring and professional manner to find realistic answers and solutions that make sense to you in your life, and allow you to more effectively manage each day. I bring over 20 years of experience working effectively with adults, children, families, and couples with a wide range of problems, from mild to severe in nature. My therapeutic approach is strength-based and practical. I draw from a number of different treatment approaches (including but not limited to: CBT, Humanistic, Family Systems, DBT) to most effectively address your presenting issues, reduce symptoms, and meet your goals in seeking treatment.

When psychological symptoms interfere with health, sleep, well-being, and general functioning, how do you choose among the many available treatment options? One consideration may be an evidence-based approach: one with proven efficacy. In my practice as a licensed clinical psychologist for children and adults, I use cognitive behavioral treatments and other strategies whose effectiveness is well supported by research studies. Finding the right fit is important, and I'm here to help.

I am a psychologist, husband & parent . All of these roles and more inform my practice with the men, women, children/adolescents, and couples who work with me. My expertise in working with boys and adolescent males is well known, and I have developed treatment methods that are unique in that my clients report that I talk with them, give feedback, and share from my experiences. Under my care, the clinical experince may include important figures in your life, is creative, personal, relational, and in a beautiful setting. At PsychotherapyWorks I strive to understand you as a unique person, working with your specific needs, your hopes for wellbeing & satisfaction in living.

I provide therapy for children/teens and adults who are looking for help and support to successfully handle life's challenges. Because my practice includes working with children, I offer strong support for parents and families who are affected by what a child is experiencing. My approach is primarily cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused, meaning that we will look at the interplay among thoughts, feelings and behaviors to explore how negative thought patterns influence behavior and work to change those patterns to provide emotional relief. I help clients develop real-life skills and coping strategies that can last a lifetime.

Raising children and being married can be the most wonderful, yet humbling things in life. Over the past 25 years I have worked with hundreds of families and couples to help you customize a roadmap of change that can help you with hope and practical strategies to decrease conflict, set limits, restore nurturance, and maneuver the difficulties of being a parent , married or divorced. Helping people make change and heal from hurt is my life's passion and finding a therapist that is a good fit with the right expertise can be difficult! Call me to see if I can help.

There are many reasons people seek support, and none of us is immune to the stress of coping with life's challenges. Clinicians at The Village Wellness Center work with children, teens and adults who seek therapy for issues such as stress-management, coping with difficult emotions (depression/anxiety/anger), parenting strategies, relationship issues and healing from trauma and loss. Together we assess the root causes of problems and collaborate to develop a treatment approach. Clinicians integrate evidence-based techniques such as cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, and play therapy/expressive arts approaches (as appropriate).

My name is Hayley B. Sherwood, Ph.D. I am a Clinical Psychologist in private practice in Herndon, VA, specializing in child/adolescent, parenting , family, and women's issues. I work with many stay-at-home and working women who are trying to balance to demands of contemporary motherhood. My approach to psychotherapy is primarily from a family systems and psychodynamic perspective, and I favor a multi-disciplinary approach to treatment. As a result, I regularly consult with psychiatrists, primary care physicians, school personnel and other professionals regarding my client's care.

I am a licensed professional counselor in Virginia with over 5 years experience assisting individuals in need. Today's modern world has revved up our need to feel as if someone is hearing our concerns and helping us to make sense of things occurring in our society. I have worked with clients who have a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting concerns, adjustment issues, anger management, OCD, and ADHD. I also help people who have experienced physical, emotional, and sexual abuse.

I'd like to tell you a little about myself since I will be asking a lot about you! I come from a pretty dysfunctional family background with a lot of addiction and strife. So after I completed undergraduate school, I worked at a residential substance use disorder facility in Virginia, working with families of patient's there. I learned that folk with substance use issues also have depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and other mental health and social skill and communication problems. I work with adolescents, ,college students and adults.

HCA is committed to providing personalized services to our clients based on their needs identified through comprehensive assessments. Our focus will always be based on the physical and emotional safety of the clients & their well-being. We will always strive to honor the dignity and personal values of our clients, their families, and our staff, regardless of race, ethnic group, religion, gender, creed, sexual orientation, nationality or financials. Staff include LPC's, BCBA/LBA, Registered Behavioral Techs, Qualified Mental Health Professionals, & Master-level Residents. We also have Certified First Responder & Counselors available.

Hi. My name is Lucy. Does there seem to be a challenge everywhere you look? Are you struggling with stressors at work, at home, or within your extended relationships? Are you dealing with feelings of overwhelm or having intrusive, worrying thoughts? Do you find it challenging to simply be kind to yourself? Regardless of your situation, I am so glad you are taking the steps to find support, and I hope that, together, we can discover what’s not working and get you back to balance.

Michelle Parker is a licensed clinical social worker in the Commonwealth of Virginia. During Michelle’s 16 years of experience as a behavioral health counselor, she’s partnered with adults seeking help to manage stress, anxiety, depression, or experiencing life transitions during career changes, health concerns, parenting issues, and stressful situations. Michelle completed her Master of Social Work degree at Walla Walla University. Michelle began her career in medical social work, partnering with family during a health crisis to manage stress and make difficult life decisions.

Welcome! I'm glad you are here. While I treat a wide range of clients, I specialize in working with children, teens, and young adults. I also offer support for parents, as sometimes the entire family feels the impact of what a child is experiencing. In a warm and inviting environment, we will work together to help you help you or your child develop coping strategies to foster personal growth and to see an improvement in the quality of life and relationships. My approach is primarily cognitive behavioral and solution focused. I also have additional training in play therapy techniques and believe in the therapeutic power of play.