Therapists in McLean, VA

I help DC area professionals, couples, families and adolescents address anxieties due to past trauma or current life transitions and circumstances. Together we can work to identify the thoughts or habits that serve as obstacles to your productivity or happiness. I also have extensive experience working with survivors of abuse (sexual/physical/emotional) and individuals in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. I work with couples to address the underlying issues that may contribute to their discontent. I offer a compassionate and holistic approach to help improve your emotional well-being.

As a longtime resident of Northern Virginia, I know personally that there are unique aspects to living in this area that can magnify the anxiety and pressure that we feel. I primarily work with adolescent girls (14+) and women who are overwhelmed by their stress at school, work, or home as well as those stuck in a transition - whether that be adjusting to high school, college, post-college life, post-partum life, pandemic life, a relationship or family change, a loss, and more.

Welcome! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Nationally Board Certified Counselor, registered supervisor, author, and speaker. Have you tried everything and continue to remain stuck? My therapeutic approach is specifically tailored to the individual or couple based upon their unique life story. Please visit my website, www.andreaandersonlpc.com for further information. Whether the presenting issue is rejection, stress, relational brokenness, fatigue, persistent anxiety, or a chronic feeling of emptiness that something is missing in your life; I create a safe and compassionate environment for you to overcome your struggles.

During uncertain times people may experience an increase in anxiety and depression. Though we are living in isolation there is no need to "go it alone". If you need help, even short term, please reach out to a mental health professional. I am licensed in Virginia, Washington DC and Pennsylvania. Patricia Dean, LCSW, LICSW is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with adolescents and adults using an approach tailored to the individual needs of each new client.

Are you facing a crisis, difficult time, transition period, or relationship conflict? Are you feeling blocked by trauma in your past, stuck in a behavioral pattern that is making you miserable? If so, you are wanted and welcome here. Let's partner to change your life so that you can experience more joy and clarity of thought.

My ideal client is one who has a strong desire to make meaningful changes in their life. Courage and a desire to work hard are integral. If you're willing to to put in the time and effort, then I am too.

I work with individuals, families and couples to improve their life situation and address the problems they are facing in a positive and compassionate manner. I also am fairly direct and get to the heart of the matter quickly, not only addressing the problem, but the factors and processes that contribute to it, therefore making long standing changes. My goal is to help the client develop the tools necessary to address their own problems and live a happier, more fulfilling life.

Do you or your family worry about your thinking abilities? Have you always wondered whether your diagnosis is accurate or wished that you had a more comprehensive evaluation of your symptoms? I perform neuropsychological and psychological evaluations that integrate various cognitive and emotional traits into a personalized and thorough evaluation. I regularly perform forensic neuropsychological and psychological evaluations for the court system. As a board certified neuropsychologist, I often perform cognitive testing to assess skills such as intelligence, attention, processing speed, executive functioning, language, and memory.

Therapy is a chance to slow down and step into a safe, confidential space away from the external world to explore your inner one. To sit in a quiet room with another human being who is unconditionally kind but honest, and also trained to recognize patterns of unhealthy behavior, irrational thinking, and the invisible blocks that keep you from being the best version of yourself. I invite you to begin your counseling journey with me and start this process of untangling emotional knots and using these insights to make positive changes in your life.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Commonwealth of Virginia, National Certified Counselor (NCC) with a Master's degree in clinical psychology. As a former NCAA D1 athlete, I feel strongly that exercise is an important component to a healthy mind, body, and soul. I have a sharp interest in incorporating this philosophy in my workings as a licensed mental health therapist. I currently am a therapist in McLean, Va working for Ryan Counseling. I was nominated and featured in 2012, 2014, 2017 Northern Virginia Magazine "Top Doctors."

Being a young adult or teenager comes with challenges that previous generations struggle to understand. Maybe you're facing pressure from difficult life transitions, pandemic stress, or finding where you fit in our rapidly changing world. Therapy can help you navigate these challenges, and I'd love to help make the process more approachable. We'll discuss concrete ways to reach your goals, and enjoy confidence that comes with deeper self knowledge. You're worth investing in, life is too short to be spent wishing things were different.

For the past 15 years, I have been committed to working with preschool and school-aged children and their families who are struggling with anxiety and other emotional and behavioral regulation difficulties. I also support children and families through the complicated emotions of divorce, adoption, and other losses as well as the stress and threats to self-esteem that can accompany learning challenges, ADHD and social difficulties. I partner comprehensively with children, parents, schools, and other involved professionals with the aim of building the strongest possible foundation from which children can grow and thrive.

Isolated. Sleeping weird hours. No motivation. Hardly eating or eating a lot. Feeling alone. Lethargic. Waking often or afraid. Poor focus. There’s often more to add to the list – crying or panic, anger or fear. And the worse you feel, the more isolated, the more lethargic, the more unfocused you can become. Where to begin? How to unravel all that is swirling and turn the momentum in a positive direction? The real question is: How can you be, not just feel, but actually be, more connected to the things you value, the things that are most important to you?

I firmly believe an atmosphere of warmth and authenticity helps lead to a constructive, yet positive growth outcome for all individuals. Using an approach geared to address a person’s individual needs, I meet an individual where they are at and help the individual progress towards positive life change. My passion is working with children and adolescents. I work with children and teens experiencing emotional and/or behavioral disturbances, which include but are not limited, to ADHD, depression, anxiety, anger management, and trauma. I want to help children and their families work together to address these problems and find a resolution that adequately fits the needs of both the child and the family.

I enjoy working with high achievers who are navigating the vicissitudes of life; people who want to understand themselves better; and people who, at their core want to grow in consciousness and heal heart-breaking experiences. I believe that we are spiritual beings having human experiences. The journey in consciousness involves the healing of the heart, soul, mind, and body. Such healing and integration serve to illuminate our genuine selves and brighten our inner spiritual light; a light that illuminates our true selves as soul, and by extension, our unique creativity, work, and contributions to the world.

Being a therapist is my calling in life, and my deepest intention is to help set individuals free. I specialize in working with people who never feel good enough, find themselves in the same dysfunctional relationship patterns, engage in self-sabotaging behaviors, self-criticism, and struggle to love and accept themselves.

Erica is currently licensed in the state of Virginia as a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Licensed Addictions Treatment Practitioner and a Board Certified Art Therapist. She received her Masters degree in Art Therapy from George Washington University, with a focus on Trauma Informed Care. She has an extensive history in working with clients suffering with co occurring disorders. Erica believes whole-heartedly in the healing power of creativity, incorporating both integrative and cognitive approaches to foster growth and empower clients towards obtaining their goals set forth in therapy.

Over the last 24 years, I have treated a wide range of psychological symptoms in individuals who range in age from adolescents through middle age, as well as couples and families. I have worked in both civilian and military settings. My goal is to work with you in clarifying your therapeutic goals and then to pursue those goals as efficiently as possible while resolving obstacles that arise along the way. My approach to treatment is flexible and informed by those who I am working with.

Emotional/behavioral problems are a part of life and can affect any human being regardless of age, race, social status. There is no shame in seeking help when one is vulnerable as you would if you were suffering from any other illness. Life brings tremendous challenges to all of us and it takes strength to confront them and improve the quality of our life. We can't change our past but we can change our relationship to it. I am partnered up with a physician board certified in psychiatry and addiction medicine to provide comprehensive treatment if medication is needed.

I am a resident Counselor at Wellness Through Counseling, located in McLean, VA. I work with individual adults. My primary counseling areas include anxiety disorders, mood disorders, trauma, multicultural issues, adjustment issues, relationship issues and workplace challenges.