Women's Issues Therapists in Montclair, VA

My all virtual practice serves MD, VA, DC, MA and NM. I studied psychology at Harvard University, and earned a Masters in Marriage, Family Therapy from the University of San Francisco. I obtained my doctorate in Clinical Psychology from The California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco. I bring thirty-seven years of deep clinical experience, having worked in diverse settings including inpatient, outpatient, community mental health and crisis services. I have a particular interest in global mental health issues, have lived in many different cultures/countries and have worked extensively with the expatriot community.

Welcome! Dealing with unexpected challenges, change, and the difficulties that life presents us can make it hard to deepen relationships and make decisions. Whether you are a parent struggling with the stress of child-rearing or a young adult dealing with a loss, I believe that every individual has their own unique strengths to propel them toward a better life. I particularly enjoy working with young adults and parents. When working with families, my goal is to help you understand yourself better as a parent and provide sound parenting skills to pave the way towards improved behaviors and a solid connection with your child.

I welcome individuals who are struggling with anxiety, depression, maternal mental health, co-occurring disorders and those who may experience stress from daily life experiences. Clients with addiction-related challenges appropriate for outpatient care are welcome as well. Let's work together to make your ideal day happen!

Currently accepting new clients for therapy as of March 2023. Welcome ! You may have arrived here if : You are struggling to live life on your own terms and need help moving forward; Struggle with negative thinking and chronic worry; Struggle to cope with traumatic or scary memories; Have experienced loss or are going through a major transition.

Holly is a licensed mental health clinician/therapist in the state of Virginia (LCSW). She received her Master of Social Work degree from The University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, North Dakota and a Social Sciences Major/Sociology Minor degree from the University of Maryland. Holly has previously worked with individuals, families, and groups in situations surrounding communication problems, anxiety, depression, self-harm, advocacy, outreach, domestic violence/sexual assault, court appointed programs, incarceration, mental health crisis safety, substance abuse, grief processing, the military, and high school special education.

Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience. We are a collective of therapists with a wide range of specialties. Our intake professionals will help connect you with the right therapist for your needs. We make appointments easy, offering evenings and weekends and flexibility for creative professionals who can't make the same time each week.

Counseling can help to restore balance in our lives. With 40 years counseling experience, I specialize in working with individuals and couples. My practice offers a safe and confidential environment to address your needs. With virtual office hours to accommodate your schedule it affords you and your family the time necessary to work on goals, concerns, and strategies to enhance your life. Since COVID, our daily lives have changed dramatically, creating increased uncertainty and stress. We are all reassessing and developing what works best for ourselves. You and a trained therapist can help to create increased personal wellbeing.

With over 14 years working in the mental health field, Sarah Nealy has her second Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and works as a Mental Health Therapist and Adjunct Professor at Marymount University in Arlington, VA. With a person-centered, emotion-focused approach aimed at finding solutions, healing trauma, building resilience, improving interpersonal relationships, connecting the mind and body, and working through triggers and past pain, Sarah wants her clients to feel heard, understood, and valued in the therapeutic space and in their lives.

We at Finding Clarity believe your mental and emotional health is just as important as your physical health and well being. Just as you would see your primary doctor to maintain your physical health, counseling is here to help maintain your emotional health. I understand the need to have a healed sense of self to address the ever-changing world. I utilize a strengths-based client-centered approach, trauma-informed treatment, and cognitive-behavioral techniques with my clients to promote healing and wellness.

I have been in the counseling field for over 30 years! I specialize in trauma therapy and relational issues. I have extensive experience with anxiety and depressive disorders, codependency, and women's issues . I encourage clients to use their strengths to combat sabotaging beliefs & find new ways of coping and grounding. I provide a customized treatment approach for the unique needs of each client. I integrate traditional & current therapy techniques to help clients make lasting, positive changes. My clients report greater confidence, restored relationships, increased emotional support from within, and more happiness.

I do not have a specific "ideal" client, but I most enjoy working with, and have the most experience with, women from ages 18 to 65. Their issues could be depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship issues, and more(see list below). They are looking for someone who will listen with full attention, interest and compassion. They want someone who is very supportive, who makes them feel very safe and accepted, just as they are. They are looking for a real human being they can relate to. Someone who will remember what is going on with them, who truly cares and cheers them on, who makes them laugh and gives them hope.

Mary Ann earned a Master's in Community Counseling from The George Washington University and has many years experience in treating Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Sexual Trauma, Women's Issues and Substance Use Disorders. She spent 18 months working for Inova Behavioral Health in Leesburg in 2019 - She is a seasoned therapist who was born and raised in Northern Virginia. Mary Ann loves traveling, gardening, cherishing her two cats and spending time with cherished friends.