Domestic Abuse Therapists in McLean, VA
I'm Reece Cumbo, a Supervisee in Social Work with 14 years of experience dedicated to supporting individuals and families through challenges like mental stress, life transitions, domestic abuse, family conflict, and gender identity concerns.
I hold a Master of Social Work from East Tennessee State University, and my therapeutic approach is rooted in cognitive behavioral therapy to help foster meaningful connections and empower growth. I also integrate narrative therapy, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness techniques into my work.
I'm Reece Cumbo, a Supervisee in Social Work with 14 years of experience dedicated to supporting individuals and families through challenges like mental stress, life transitions, domestic abuse, family conflict, and gender identity concerns.
I hold a Master of Social Work from East Tennessee State University, and my therapeutic approach is rooted in cognitive behavioral therapy to help foster meaningful connections and empower growth. I also integrate narrative therapy, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness techniques into my work.
In life, we all break down sometimes. There are moments when we need to pause and take care of ourselves. But that doesn’t mean we’ve lost our true value or who we really are. That part of us is still there. It may have just been hidden for a while. I hope to support people who want to reconnect with that part of themselves. Even if it takes time, that is okay. Your true colors can shine again.
In life, we all break down sometimes. There are moments when we need to pause and take care of ourselves. But that doesn’t mean we’ve lost our true value or who we really are. That part of us is still there. It may have just been hidden for a while. I hope to support people who want to reconnect with that part of themselves. Even if it takes time, that is okay. Your true colors can shine again.
Entering into therapy can be a difficult and intimidating process. It involves being honest with yourself and it takes courage and strength to open up to another person. As a psychologist who has worked with many individuals and couples, I am committed to creating a safe and non-judgemental environment. I enjoy helping people successfully deal with issues of depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship problems. I work in a warm and collaborative manner to identify treatment goals, instill a sense of hope, and learn effective coping skills that can lead to a better quality of life overall.
Entering into therapy can be a difficult and intimidating process. It involves being honest with yourself and it takes courage and strength to open up to another person. As a psychologist who has worked with many individuals and couples, I am committed to creating a safe and non-judgemental environment. I enjoy helping people successfully deal with issues of depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship problems. I work in a warm and collaborative manner to identify treatment goals, instill a sense of hope, and learn effective coping skills that can lead to a better quality of life overall.
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.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 9 years of experience supporting individuals on their journey toward healing and personal growth. I help clients navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life transitions while fostering greater self-awareness, emotional stability, and healthier relationships. My goal is to create a safe, compassionate space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to explore new paths toward balance and resilience. My approach to therapy is grounded in empathy, collaboration, and evidence-based practices.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 9 years of experience supporting individuals on their journey toward healing and personal growth. I help clients navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life transitions while fostering greater self-awareness, emotional stability, and healthier relationships. My goal is to create a safe, compassionate space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to explore new paths toward balance and resilience. My approach to therapy is grounded in empathy, collaboration, and evidence-based practices.
Hope+Wellness is a psychotherapy practice based on our philosophy that hope can be found even in the most difficult seasons of life. We believe that people need hope and resilience to set goals and affect change, to persevere in the face of life challenges and thrive. Our approach is simple — to provide exceptional psychotherapy services to empower people to live happier, healthier lives.
Hope+Wellness is a psychotherapy practice based on our philosophy that hope can be found even in the most difficult seasons of life. We believe that people need hope and resilience to set goals and affect change, to persevere in the face of life challenges and thrive. Our approach is simple — to provide exceptional psychotherapy services to empower people to live happier, healthier lives.
My ideal clients are adults facing concerns related to sexual behavior, online conduct, criminal charges, probation, or court-ordered treatment. They may feel ashamed, overwhelmed, misunderstood, or uncertain about how to move forward. I provide specialized, accountable, and respectful care through individual, group, and family/support services when appropriate. Together, we identify the patterns behind the behavior, strengthen self-control, improve relationships, meet court or supervision expectations, and build a practical plan for lasting safety and stability.
My ideal clients are adults facing concerns related to sexual behavior, online conduct, criminal charges, probation, or court-ordered treatment. They may feel ashamed, overwhelmed, misunderstood, or uncertain about how to move forward. I provide specialized, accountable, and respectful care through individual, group, and family/support services when appropriate. Together, we identify the patterns behind the behavior, strengthen self-control, improve relationships, meet court or supervision expectations, and build a practical plan for lasting safety and stability.
We all have places where we struggle. We all have behaviors or emotions that limit us in living our most fulfilled and joyous life. Sometimes we need help making changes.
We all have places where we struggle. We all have behaviors or emotions that limit us in living our most fulfilled and joyous life. Sometimes we need help making changes.
I work with couples, families, and individuals who feel caught in cycles of conflict, disconnection, stress, or who are emotionally overwhelmed. Many clients come to therapy seeking healthier communication, support during life transitions, or help navigating relationship challenges. Together, we identify unhelpful patterns, clarify goals, and develop practical tools that support stronger relationships and lasting personal growth.
I work with couples, families, and individuals who feel caught in cycles of conflict, disconnection, stress, or who are emotionally overwhelmed. Many clients come to therapy seeking healthier communication, support during life transitions, or help navigating relationship challenges. Together, we identify unhelpful patterns, clarify goals, and develop practical tools that support stronger relationships and lasting personal growth.
Now accepting clients in VA and DC, online & in-person.
Are you struggling with relationships, emotions, or life's challenges? Emotions and thoughts like depression, anxiety, anger, ADHD, bipolar, and other disorders can be challenging to face alone. Therapy with me can help you clarify the problem and the way forward so you can learn to cope.
While trauma can cause great pain in your life, there are tools we can use to become more positive and focused to turn our struggles into the building blocks of perseverance. Together, we can overcome challenges to unlock more fulfilling lives.
So reach out, I look forward to helping.
Now accepting clients in VA and DC, online & in-person.
Are you struggling with relationships, emotions, or life's challenges? Emotions and thoughts like depression, anxiety, anger, ADHD, bipolar, and other disorders can be challenging to face alone. Therapy with me can help you clarify the problem and the way forward so you can learn to cope.
While trauma can cause great pain in your life, there are tools we can use to become more positive and focused to turn our struggles into the building blocks of perseverance. Together, we can overcome challenges to unlock more fulfilling lives.
So reach out, I look forward to helping.
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.
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.
Although I am passionate about empowering clients of all ages and backgrounds to lead healthier, happier lives, I specialize in the following areas: women’s issues, relationship and sexuality issues, career exploration/development, emotional abuse, counseling teens.
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.
Although I am passionate about empowering clients of all ages and backgrounds to lead healthier, happier lives, I specialize in the following areas: women’s issues, relationship and sexuality issues, career exploration/development, emotional abuse, counseling teens.
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.
Sometimes life can seem overwhelming and managing multiple responsibilities can create feelings of stress. Changes in life can be wanted; however, how to start the change process may not be clear. My style is to use the therapeutic process to create a safe space for clients to explore thoughts and feelings in order to gain a deeper understanding of their personal needs. My approach combines different therapeutic models to help clients draw on their strengths to obtain their goals.
Sometimes life can seem overwhelming and managing multiple responsibilities can create feelings of stress. Changes in life can be wanted; however, how to start the change process may not be clear. My style is to use the therapeutic process to create a safe space for clients to explore thoughts and feelings in order to gain a deeper understanding of their personal needs. My approach combines different therapeutic models to help clients draw on their strengths to obtain their goals.
Hi there! My name is Brittany, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I earned my M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Marymount University. I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, OCD, depression, ADHD/neurodivergent difficulties (such as executive functioning), trauma, relationship difficulties, life transitions, and LGBTQIA+ experiences. I aim to create a space of support and unconditional positive regard where you can feel safe to explore your experiences and be open about your struggles without judgment. I want to help individuals develop greater self-understanding and self-acceptance!
Hi there! My name is Brittany, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I earned my M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Marymount University. I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, OCD, depression, ADHD/neurodivergent difficulties (such as executive functioning), trauma, relationship difficulties, life transitions, and LGBTQIA+ experiences. I aim to create a space of support and unconditional positive regard where you can feel safe to explore your experiences and be open about your struggles without judgment. I want to help individuals develop greater self-understanding and self-acceptance!
I work in a cognitive behavioral conceptual framework and use a range of skills and tools to help people feel better, improve functioning, and better cope with life's difficulties. These difficulties may involve stress, anxiety, depression, insomnia, bipolar disorder, OCD, anger, coping with cancer or other chronic illnesses, marital distress, interpersonal problems, or trauma/PTSD. In the process of our interactive work together, we will clarify what processes are disruptive and help you learn ways to better adjust, cope, and deal with those difficulties. In this way, stress is reduced and life satisfaction is enhanced.
I work in a cognitive behavioral conceptual framework and use a range of skills and tools to help people feel better, improve functioning, and better cope with life's difficulties. These difficulties may involve stress, anxiety, depression, insomnia, bipolar disorder, OCD, anger, coping with cancer or other chronic illnesses, marital distress, interpersonal problems, or trauma/PTSD. In the process of our interactive work together, we will clarify what processes are disruptive and help you learn ways to better adjust, cope, and deal with those difficulties. In this way, stress is reduced and life satisfaction is enhanced.
Cassandra L.
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Waitlist until October.
Therapy shouldn't feel like a clinical exam, it should feel like a meaningful conversation.My goal is to provide a space where you can kick off your shoes (metaphorically or literally), take a deep breath, and finally feel heard.
In my practice, I prioritize a relaxed session environment. I believe healing, exploring and vulnerability can only happen when you feel safe and comfortable. We aren’t here to check boxes or follow a rigid, cold protocol. We are here to explore the complexities of your life in a setting that feels grounded and authentic, just like Wilson is (pictured below)
Waitlist until October.
Therapy shouldn't feel like a clinical exam, it should feel like a meaningful conversation.My goal is to provide a space where you can kick off your shoes (metaphorically or literally), take a deep breath, and finally feel heard.
In my practice, I prioritize a relaxed session environment. I believe healing, exploring and vulnerability can only happen when you feel safe and comfortable. We aren’t here to check boxes or follow a rigid, cold protocol. We are here to explore the complexities of your life in a setting that feels grounded and authentic, just like Wilson is (pictured below)
It’s been a source of deep personal satisfaction for me to be able to assist people who are in distress find ways to resolve the life struggles and challenges they are having by creating a safe space where whatever needs to be discussed can be discussed and whatever needs to be fixed can be fixed - without judgment, shame or blame – an opportunity many people often don’t have; a therapeutic process that inevitably relieves stress, renews hope, and facilitates helpful discoveries, new perspectives, and more effective behaviors, bringing better results, relief from suffering, and healing, and more joy and satisfaction in life.
It’s been a source of deep personal satisfaction for me to be able to assist people who are in distress find ways to resolve the life struggles and challenges they are having by creating a safe space where whatever needs to be discussed can be discussed and whatever needs to be fixed can be fixed - without judgment, shame or blame – an opportunity many people often don’t have; a therapeutic process that inevitably relieves stress, renews hope, and facilitates helpful discoveries, new perspectives, and more effective behaviors, bringing better results, relief from suffering, and healing, and more joy and satisfaction in life.
I specialize in working with adolescents and adults who have experienced sexual harm, coercive control, intimate partner abuse, childhood abuse, and other forms of interpersonal and relational trauma.
You survived something that changed the way you move through the world. Maybe you second-guess yourself, struggle to trust others, feel disconnected from your body, or wonder why you're still affected by experiences that happened months or years ago. You may look like you're functioning on the outside while privately struggling with holding it all together.
If any of this sounds familiar, you're not alone—and healing is possible.
I specialize in working with adolescents and adults who have experienced sexual harm, coercive control, intimate partner abuse, childhood abuse, and other forms of interpersonal and relational trauma.
You survived something that changed the way you move through the world. Maybe you second-guess yourself, struggle to trust others, feel disconnected from your body, or wonder why you're still affected by experiences that happened months or years ago. You may look like you're functioning on the outside while privately struggling with holding it all together.
If any of this sounds familiar, you're not alone—and healing is possible.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 7 years of experience working with individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities, veterans, and the LGBTQIA+ community. I believe in creating a space that supports true self-expression, leading to personal growth, transformation, and healing. I meet clients where they are, helping them navigate their journey of self-discovery with empathy, collaboration, and respect for their unique stories.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 7 years of experience working with individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities, veterans, and the LGBTQIA+ community. I believe in creating a space that supports true self-expression, leading to personal growth, transformation, and healing. I meet clients where they are, helping them navigate their journey of self-discovery with empathy, collaboration, and respect for their unique stories.
I help high-achieving professionals who look calm on the outside but feel like they’re falling apart inside. From the outside, your life looks “together.” You’re successful and driven, but inside you feel exhausted, anxious, and constantly under pressure. In therapy, we’ll work together to uncover the patterns behind the overwhelm, find relief from perfectionism, and create space for a life that feels as good inside as it looks outside. You don’t have to keep pushing through alone.
I help high-achieving professionals who look calm on the outside but feel like they’re falling apart inside. From the outside, your life looks “together.” You’re successful and driven, but inside you feel exhausted, anxious, and constantly under pressure. In therapy, we’ll work together to uncover the patterns behind the overwhelm, find relief from perfectionism, and create space for a life that feels as good inside as it looks outside. You don’t have to keep pushing through alone.
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Domestic Abuse Therapists
What are the most effective ways to recover from domestic abuse?
Leaving an abusive relationship requires tremendous courage, so survivors in treatment should recognize that they have already completed the most important step. Still, the trauma of physical or emotional abuse can be difficult to process and overcome. Therapy can help survivors process trauma, grief, and difficult emotions, treat relevant mental health symptoms, and create a new framework for boundaries and relationships in the future. For some, support groups can also be an invaluable outlet for healing.
When should an individual seek help for domestic abuse?
Victims of intimate partner violence should seek help immediately. It can take substantial time, planning, energy, and courage to leave an abusive relationship, but starting the process—by seeking therapy, calling the domestic violence hotline, or simply confiding in a loved one—will help them get there. Those who have left abusive relationships but haven’t sought treatment can also greatly benefit from therapy to process and heal from the experience.
What are the consequences of staying in an abusive relationship?
Remaining in an abusive relationship has serious repercussions. In addition to the ongoing threat of physical danger and emotional abuse, research shows that intimate partner violence is associated with a range of mental health disorders including depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, and substance abuse. Therefore it’s important for individuals in an abusive relationship to seek help as soon as possible.
How can you get domestic abuse treatment for someone else?
It can be very complicated to identify and leave an abusive relationship; barriers include the threat of violence, financial instability, and family pressures. Those concerned about a loved one in an abusive relationship should talk to them about the situation, provide them with resources such as the domestic violence hotline, and introduce the idea of seeing a therapist due to their concern for the person’s safety and well-being.