Female Therapists in McLean, VA
My work with adults includes those with a trauma history, depression, anxiety, grief, relational issues, somatic symptoms with no medical explanation, feeling stuck or sensing that something is just “not right”, as well as healthcare providers & other first responders who have experienced increased stress during the COVID crisis. My experience with children includes those with a trauma history, adoption, depression, anxiety, emotional dysregulation, divorce, school refusal, low self-esteem, difficult peer & family relationships, immigration, & cross-cultural adjustments.
My work with adults includes those with a trauma history, depression, anxiety, grief, relational issues, somatic symptoms with no medical explanation, feeling stuck or sensing that something is just “not right”, as well as healthcare providers & other first responders who have experienced increased stress during the COVID crisis. My experience with children includes those with a trauma history, adoption, depression, anxiety, emotional dysregulation, divorce, school refusal, low self-esteem, difficult peer & family relationships, immigration, & cross-cultural adjustments.
I have a particular interest in working with couples who want to improve communications & better their relationship. I stress pragmatic solutions & reaching optimal goals. Studied at Johns Hopkins (Masters) & Oxford Univ. (Certificate). Former Virginia gubernatorial appointee to the Virginia Board of Counseling (Vice Chm). Security clearance at EAP with intelligence agencies. Counseling at George Mason Univ. Zoom & in-person. Website -- http://www.virginiacounselling.com/ Blog -- https://counsellingcouples.net/ LinkedIn -- https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandy-malawer-7b99117/detail/recent-activity/ Facebook -- https://www.facebook.com/
I have a particular interest in working with couples who want to improve communications & better their relationship. I stress pragmatic solutions & reaching optimal goals. Studied at Johns Hopkins (Masters) & Oxford Univ. (Certificate). Former Virginia gubernatorial appointee to the Virginia Board of Counseling (Vice Chm). Security clearance at EAP with intelligence agencies. Counseling at George Mason Univ. Zoom & in-person. Website -- http://www.virginiacounselling.com/ Blog -- https://counsellingcouples.net/ LinkedIn -- https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandy-malawer-7b99117/detail/recent-activity/ Facebook -- https://www.facebook.com/
I strive to provide therapy in an empathetic, safe, and nonjudgmental space. Together, we will explore the patterns, motivations, and emotional blocks preventing you from living your best life. Whatever your challenges, including stressors associated with transitions, relationship difficulties, communication issues, attachment wounds, or stress related to parenting, we will work through your experiences together.
I strive to provide therapy in an empathetic, safe, and nonjudgmental space. Together, we will explore the patterns, motivations, and emotional blocks preventing you from living your best life. Whatever your challenges, including stressors associated with transitions, relationship difficulties, communication issues, attachment wounds, or stress related to parenting, we will work through your experiences together.
My name is Lauren Johnson and I am licensed as an LCSW-C in both Maryland and Virginia. I believe that individuals have a great capacity for growth, change, and healing. Therapy plays an essential role in helping people achieve an expanded awareness of themselves and of themselves in relation to others. I take a compassionate, non-judgmental, strength-based approach as I support you in dealing with challenging life experiences.
My name is Lauren Johnson and I am licensed as an LCSW-C in both Maryland and Virginia. I believe that individuals have a great capacity for growth, change, and healing. Therapy plays an essential role in helping people achieve an expanded awareness of themselves and of themselves in relation to others. I take a compassionate, non-judgmental, strength-based approach as I support you in dealing with challenging life experiences.
I am a licensed psychotherapist offering my services to individuals in Virginia and New York. My practice caters to adults and adolescents, specializing in addressing a range of issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, cultural and adjustment difficulties, as well as daily life struggles. My primary objectives for my patients encompass enhancing overall well-being, fostering personal growth, and building resilience. With a distinctive perspective and extensive experience in psychiatric care, I firmly believe in the transformative impact of holistic integrative approaches on a patient's well-being.
I am a licensed psychotherapist offering my services to individuals in Virginia and New York. My practice caters to adults and adolescents, specializing in addressing a range of issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, cultural and adjustment difficulties, as well as daily life struggles. My primary objectives for my patients encompass enhancing overall well-being, fostering personal growth, and building resilience. With a distinctive perspective and extensive experience in psychiatric care, I firmly believe in the transformative impact of holistic integrative approaches on a patient's well-being.
Hi friends, I’m a licensed professional counselor dedicated to helping people uncover their most mindful, authentic, and empowered selves. I specialize in guiding individuals through life stressors, psychiatric symptoms, and the challenges that hold them back from living the life they deserve. With a warm, approachable style, I integrate various evidence-based approaches like CBT, DBT, and mindfulness with creativity, such as play, art, and narrative therapies, to tailor a transformative and personalized experience for every client.
Hi friends, I’m a licensed professional counselor dedicated to helping people uncover their most mindful, authentic, and empowered selves. I specialize in guiding individuals through life stressors, psychiatric symptoms, and the challenges that hold them back from living the life they deserve. With a warm, approachable style, I integrate various evidence-based approaches like CBT, DBT, and mindfulness with creativity, such as play, art, and narrative therapies, to tailor a transformative and personalized experience for every client.
Kara Clough is a licensed clinical social worker with a passion for helping adolescents and young adults navigate the complexities of their launching years. With over 15 years of experience in mental health, she specializes in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), equipping young clients with essential skills to manage emotions, reduce self-destructive behaviors, and improve interpersonal relationships.
Kara Clough is a licensed clinical social worker with a passion for helping adolescents and young adults navigate the complexities of their launching years. With over 15 years of experience in mental health, she specializes in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), equipping young clients with essential skills to manage emotions, reduce self-destructive behaviors, and improve interpersonal relationships.
Hi! I'm Jenn Forbes and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I provide Telehealth services in the State of Virginia. I have worked for the past 7 years with eating disorders, addiction, depressive disorders, and anxiety disorders. I have worked in a variety of settings, including general mental health inpatient, eating disorder residential treatment center, in-home services, and outpatient services where I have been able to help clients facing homelessness, clients experiencing crises including suicidality, and clients with severe mental health diagnoses.
Hi! I'm Jenn Forbes and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I provide Telehealth services in the State of Virginia. I have worked for the past 7 years with eating disorders, addiction, depressive disorders, and anxiety disorders. I have worked in a variety of settings, including general mental health inpatient, eating disorder residential treatment center, in-home services, and outpatient services where I have been able to help clients facing homelessness, clients experiencing crises including suicidality, and clients with severe mental health diagnoses.
If you're feeling overwhelmed, frozen & annoyed by the world around you, maybe it's grief. Grief is more than death - grief is in betrayal, trauma, life-altering diagnosis, pregnancy/baby loss, divorce & infidelity, family rejection & traumatic grief like suicide or violence.
You're an intelligent, logical, hard-working person. You want to live freely, to be present for the joy & the people around you. But you're unsettled, irritated & unable to enjoy the life you've worked hard to create.
If you're feeling stuck, worried you're in too deep, please know there is a path through grief & loss. I'd be honored to show you.
If you're feeling overwhelmed, frozen & annoyed by the world around you, maybe it's grief. Grief is more than death - grief is in betrayal, trauma, life-altering diagnosis, pregnancy/baby loss, divorce & infidelity, family rejection & traumatic grief like suicide or violence.
You're an intelligent, logical, hard-working person. You want to live freely, to be present for the joy & the people around you. But you're unsettled, irritated & unable to enjoy the life you've worked hard to create.
If you're feeling stuck, worried you're in too deep, please know there is a path through grief & loss. I'd be honored to show you.
Hello and welcome. Finding a therapist can be a daunting process as you search for a person who will meet you or your family's needs for counseling expertise. To aid with this, here is a mini bio of my practice and training. Please see my website, www.kristahummer.com for further information. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist that works with children, adults, families, and couples to aid in growth, healing, and life transitions.
Hello and welcome. Finding a therapist can be a daunting process as you search for a person who will meet you or your family's needs for counseling expertise. To aid with this, here is a mini bio of my practice and training. Please see my website, www.kristahummer.com for further information. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist that works with children, adults, families, and couples to aid in growth, healing, and life transitions.
I work with adults and adolescents in the treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, LGBTQ+ issues and high functioning autism in individual and couples therapy. I provide psychological assessment for individuals seeking gender-affirming care and presurgical psychological assessment for bariatric surgery. I hold a master's degree and doctorate in clinical psychology and am a graduate of a post-doctoral program at Harvard Medical School. In addition to my clinical practice, I am a clinical assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at George Washington University. I am a former modern dancer and choreographer.
I work with adults and adolescents in the treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, LGBTQ+ issues and high functioning autism in individual and couples therapy. I provide psychological assessment for individuals seeking gender-affirming care and presurgical psychological assessment for bariatric surgery. I hold a master's degree and doctorate in clinical psychology and am a graduate of a post-doctoral program at Harvard Medical School. In addition to my clinical practice, I am a clinical assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at George Washington University. I am a former modern dancer and choreographer.
Hi there, I'm Cynthia, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Virginia. As a clinical social worker with over 30 years of experience, I have provided therapeutic services to all age groups utilizing a range of modalities including motivational interviewing, CBT, EMDR, and prolonged exposure. I specialize in anxiety, depression, and trauma and have extensive work experience with military active duty and their dependents. If you think we may be a good match, please reach out today to get started!
Hi there, I'm Cynthia, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Virginia. As a clinical social worker with over 30 years of experience, I have provided therapeutic services to all age groups utilizing a range of modalities including motivational interviewing, CBT, EMDR, and prolonged exposure. I specialize in anxiety, depression, and trauma and have extensive work experience with military active duty and their dependents. If you think we may be a good match, please reach out today to get started!
My practice is designed to help children, adolescents, and adults with healthy development, personal confidence, and more satisfying relationships. I offer individual and group therapy to help kids with labeling and identifying feelings, developing and maintaining friendships, reading social cues, and increasing self-esteem. In working with adults, I create a supportive environment to explore a better life balance, manage stress, and improve close relationships. I value comprehensive treatment, and work with schools and other professionals to assure positive treatment outcomes.
My practice is designed to help children, adolescents, and adults with healthy development, personal confidence, and more satisfying relationships. I offer individual and group therapy to help kids with labeling and identifying feelings, developing and maintaining friendships, reading social cues, and increasing self-esteem. In working with adults, I create a supportive environment to explore a better life balance, manage stress, and improve close relationships. I value comprehensive treatment, and work with schools and other professionals to assure positive treatment outcomes.
“I’m no good at this.” “I give up.” “This is too hard!” Do any of these statements sound familiar? Sometimes, being a human is hard work. I am here to help. I believe everything in life starts with our mindset and how we think about ourselves and the world around us. I am passionate about assisting children, adolescents, teens, and parents to explore both their strengths and vulnerabilities. While the foundation of my work is rooted in supporting and building confidence, growth mindset, and self-compassion; each client receives an individualized treatment plan that suites their own unique needs.
“I’m no good at this.” “I give up.” “This is too hard!” Do any of these statements sound familiar? Sometimes, being a human is hard work. I am here to help. I believe everything in life starts with our mindset and how we think about ourselves and the world around us. I am passionate about assisting children, adolescents, teens, and parents to explore both their strengths and vulnerabilities. While the foundation of my work is rooted in supporting and building confidence, growth mindset, and self-compassion; each client receives an individualized treatment plan that suites their own unique needs.
Hello, my name is Stephanie Johnson, MA, LPC. Thank you for choosing me to walk alongside you for one of the greatest challenges of your life. You have made a wonderful choice of putting yourself first! I have been working with men, women, and families for the past 20 years and am dedicated to helping people heal themselves and restore family units. My style of therapy is very eclectic and person-centered, meaning, I focus on the needs of the individual rather than using the same approach for each person.
Hello, my name is Stephanie Johnson, MA, LPC. Thank you for choosing me to walk alongside you for one of the greatest challenges of your life. You have made a wonderful choice of putting yourself first! I have been working with men, women, and families for the past 20 years and am dedicated to helping people heal themselves and restore family units. My style of therapy is very eclectic and person-centered, meaning, I focus on the needs of the individual rather than using the same approach for each person.
As a psychotherapist, I am committed to providing a supportive, safe, and judgment-free environment for my clients to work through present problems and address unresolved issues from the past. My goal is to help individuals better understand the causes of their problems and identify patterns, develop better self-awareness and self-acceptance, form healthier relationships and improve the overall quality of their life. Understanding the impact of the past and making peace with it are important components of treatment as one's past can continue to haunt the present time and influence it in ways that are not always evident to us.
As a psychotherapist, I am committed to providing a supportive, safe, and judgment-free environment for my clients to work through present problems and address unresolved issues from the past. My goal is to help individuals better understand the causes of their problems and identify patterns, develop better self-awareness and self-acceptance, form healthier relationships and improve the overall quality of their life. Understanding the impact of the past and making peace with it are important components of treatment as one's past can continue to haunt the present time and influence it in ways that are not always evident to us.
“What is most personal is most universal” -Carl Rogers Do you ever feel alone in your emotions, like no one could ever fully understand what you are feeling or going through? If you are feeling overwhelmed, alone, or stuck in life, then I want to help. I believe in the inherent goodness of people, and in an individual’s ability to grow beyond what they previously thought themselves capable of. I believe that clients are the experts in their own lives, and that they have the capacity for change already inside themselves.
“What is most personal is most universal” -Carl Rogers Do you ever feel alone in your emotions, like no one could ever fully understand what you are feeling or going through? If you are feeling overwhelmed, alone, or stuck in life, then I want to help. I believe in the inherent goodness of people, and in an individual’s ability to grow beyond what they previously thought themselves capable of. I believe that clients are the experts in their own lives, and that they have the capacity for change already inside themselves.
All my life I have been fascinated by peoples’ stories. It's been my privilege over more than forty years to hear the stories of my clients, as we meet together to understand their concerns and together develop treatment goals that will facilitate personal growth in their lives. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I see adults, both individuals and couples. Exploring family of origin dynamics and understanding the impact those dynamics may have on the client's presenting concerns allows a more thorough approach to treatment. My style is collaborative, empathic, practical, and interpersonal.
All my life I have been fascinated by peoples’ stories. It's been my privilege over more than forty years to hear the stories of my clients, as we meet together to understand their concerns and together develop treatment goals that will facilitate personal growth in their lives. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I see adults, both individuals and couples. Exploring family of origin dynamics and understanding the impact those dynamics may have on the client's presenting concerns allows a more thorough approach to treatment. My style is collaborative, empathic, practical, and interpersonal.
Yozaira Leon-Santiago, Virginia License 0701008987. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 10 years of experience in the behavioral healthcare field. Currently I am a Bilingual (Spanish) mental health clinician in a detention center working with young immigrants. Before that, I served as MST (Multisystemic) therapist in the community that dealt with juveniles with serious criminal offenses and are possibly abusing substances. I am experienced with the emotional problems that occur in adults, adolescents and children. I have specialized training with family therapy, trauma depression and anxiety.
Yozaira Leon-Santiago, Virginia License 0701008987. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 10 years of experience in the behavioral healthcare field. Currently I am a Bilingual (Spanish) mental health clinician in a detention center working with young immigrants. Before that, I served as MST (Multisystemic) therapist in the community that dealt with juveniles with serious criminal offenses and are possibly abusing substances. I am experienced with the emotional problems that occur in adults, adolescents and children. I have specialized training with family therapy, trauma depression and anxiety.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor LPC , Kathy enjoys working
with clients across a range of ages and stages. Prior to becoming a counselor, Kathy acquired 15+ years of experience as a certified parent edu cator with CHADD and the Parent Encouragement Program PEP ,
where she taught parenting classes and worked with parents to adopt a
positive discipline approach and develop tools and strategies to promote
cooperation, peacefulness and mutual respect in the family.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor LPC , Kathy enjoys working
with clients across a range of ages and stages. Prior to becoming a counselor, Kathy acquired 15+ years of experience as a certified parent edu cator with CHADD and the Parent Encouragement Program PEP ,
where she taught parenting classes and worked with parents to adopt a
positive discipline approach and develop tools and strategies to promote
cooperation, peacefulness and mutual respect in the family.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or because they feel more comfortable with a therapist of their own gender due to shared life experiences or perspectives. Considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender may matter or improve their therapeutic experience. The most important consideration is that a client is able to build a trusting relationship with their therapist.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist. For women, this could be because they believe that they will be able to better connect with a woman, and that a female therapist will be able to relate to their specific challenges and personal issues. It may be particularly beneficial for women to see a female therapist, for example, for gender-specific issues, such as sexism in the workplace, relationship issues, and gender roles. The most important factor in therapy is the client-therapist connection, and a therapist's gender as well as many other factors may play an important role in this.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.