It is hard to sleep at night and you find it is hard to enjoy your life, or concentrate on the things that matter to you. You are lost and you worry that you will be overcome by fear and anger at any moment You are tired of feeling numb, but afraid you will be overwhelmed by your feelings at the same time. You are worried that his feeling will never end. If you are a parent, your child does not sleep anymore, and is worried and scared all the time. You do not know how to help your child with what has happened. They are withdrawn or angry and you miss the child they were before.

I am passionate about working with individuals, couples and families in order to create healthy and sustainable thoughts, feelings, and patterns of behavior that empower them to be their best selves. My ideal client is someone who is motivated to change and recognizes that, even in life's hard times, you can still make positive changes that will empower you to move forward.

I specialize in treating trauma and relationship distress. With over 20 years of experience, I help individuals connect with their authentic selves so that they can experience more vitality and fulfillment in their lives. I support couples in getting out of patterns of disconnection so that they can regain and maintain a loving, fulfilling bond. The symptoms of trauma and relationship distress can be complex and are often confusing. People can feel stuck in repeating patterns and need some support in gaining clarity and the ability to move forward. Reaching out for help takes courage and strength.

Are you looking for more fulfillment in life, more happiness, and more tools for self-discovery, relationship-building, and problem-solving? Through our collaboration, we will identify and set specific goals and then work together to make meaningful changes. Through a spiritual psychology approach, we will partner together to help you maintain physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health & well-being. If you are willing to invest yourself in the process, I will walk beside you on your journey to reach your goals and dreams while you learn more effectively how to deal with situations in your life. How can I serve you?

Rebecca is a licensed clinical social worker with extensive training and experience working with individuals, couples and families dealing with the challenges of mental health issues, and/or physical illness such as cancer. She has expertise working with anxiety, depression, ADHD (Adults and Children), trauma, dealing with serious illness, relationships, and grief and loss. Rebecca practices with a kind and gentle approach using proven strategies to help clients regain control and move forward with a focus on building resilience and overall healthy functioning.

It is an honor and a privilege for individuals, families, couples, and groups to allow me to journey alongside them during life struggles, supporting, encouraging, and untangling situations that we encounter during this lifetime. My main objective in counseling sessions is to help clients through listening and guiding them toward healing and empowerment to overcome difficulties they are facing.

If your struggling with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, anxiety, depression, bipolar, post traumatic stress, or trauma of any kind, grief, separation anxiety, communication issues, parent-child relational issues or PNES (Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizures) I can help. Looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals. Need counseling but don't have time to get to the office - I can help with telehealth online counseling. Call for details.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Virginia with 8 years of experience. I enjoy working with people at many stages of life, from teenagers to older adults. My goal as your therapist is to help you understand and gain the tools necessary to work through what you are experiencing be it depression, anxiety, grief, or stressful life transitions. I provide warmth, humor, advocacy and encouragement within the therapeutic relationship.

I begin therapeutic work by building a relationship grounded in safety and connection. Through this relationship, we will find a pace of working together that allows us to pay attention to what’s getting in your way and to identify what will help you feel some relief on the way to long term growth and change. This early joining creates a solid ground from which we can work together to help you increase your awareness, accept and trust of yourself, explore your needs, and settle yourself when facing a difficult time. In other words, to face the world with a more settled nervous system.

Dr. Maryfrances Porter is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy for anxiety disorders in adults, as well as with children and adolescents. She works from an attachment orientation to treat people facing personal, relationship and emotional struggles of all kinds. Dr. Porter is committed to allyship. ---- If you are a MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL in Virginia, I am offering non-traditional and flexible hours for teletherapy.

Breaking free from unhealthy patterns in our lives can be difficult. Emotions may feel out-of-control at times and self-defeating thoughts may run amok in our minds. We might feel trapped in isolation, unhealthy relationship cycles or struggle to move beyond past hurts, traumatic experiences or our own mistakes. There is hope. It is possible to heal from the past, gain control of our emotions, and develop new ways of thinking or relating to others. I would love to have the opportunity to walk with you on your journey towards increased peace of mind, meaningful connections and renewed purpose.

I work with children, adolescents, and young adults who are struggling with a wide range of symptoms including​ ADHD, learning disabilities, developmental difficulties, autism spectrum challenges, depression, anxiety, or substance use issues. Many of my clients have been struggling with adjusting to a life change, such as grief/loss, or a change in family dynamics.

I am a child, teen, and family psychologist and Past-President of the Virginia Academy of Clinical Psychologists, with 30+ years of practice. My background and the core of my work is individual/family therapy from toddler-hood to adult, and psychological evaluation for learning/attention and emotional struggles. I have skills and a passion for working with families in a Collaborative Divorce process, a non-litigated process that actually can foster growth in communication and decision-making skills, and I also enjoy providing consultation to coparents following divorce. These ALL build resilience – a core theme in this work!

As a Contemplative Psychotherapist and Coach, I offer my clients a unique blend of professional and spiritual experience. For 32 years I have been counseling individuals, families, and couples. My work is enriched by over four decades of engagement in Buddhist philosophy and practice. This background offers special expertise in helping individuals and couples find authentic love, and parents more mindful and ethical parenting. I also coach many clients (not in need of therapy) in how to use their wisdom and kindness to reach more 'enlightened' functioning. I do accept some insurance clients, on a first come, first served basis.

Are you struggling to be the friend, colleague, partner, or parent you want to be? Do you find stress is taking a toll on your body and starting to control your life? Many clients I see want more love, kindness, and compassion in their lives. They want healthier relationships, more fulfilling work, and more energy to engage in activities that bring them joy. They are ready to do the uncomfortable work of feeling their way out of the box they are stuck in. They are creative, sensitive, overly-responsible, and ambitious. I'm in it with you.

I believe counseling is a partnership between myself and the individuals I work with. I go into each session with hope and confidence that those seeking change will achieve it. I enjoy working with people of many ages and backgrounds and look forward to addressing issues related to behavioral disorders, anxiety/depression, stress, relationships, grief/loss, life transitions, and many more. My goal is to walk beside individuals as they work through life challenges.

**Note: I am not currently accepting new patients.** We are all in trouble. Some of us are anxious, trying to avoid trouble at all costs. Some of us start trouble with loved ones for reasons we can't understand. Some of us get into trouble at school or at work. And many of us are troubled by past traumas that we can't seem to shake. My aim in therapy is to partner with you around your goals and your values, to figure out what's worth your time and trouble. Therapy is a time, just for you, to heal and grow at your own pace.

While being genuinely seen in young adulthood is so powerful, being out as your authentic self seems entirely out of reach. You suspect your lived experience is too different to be relatable or painfully unacceptable to those you care about. Loneliness is a wall between you and the life you want. At night you lay awake imagining what you might say if you told your story. The words catch in your throat. Anxiety when it comes to being honest about who you are is a bitter pill. It takes on a life of its own, causing you to feel stuck and wondering if you're silencing the best parts of yourself.

I have experience working with clients concerning the following issues: relationship stress, family problems, anxiety, depression and chronic illnesses. I enjoy helping persons look at their lives differently. People can get stuck in their reactions and these reactions often make matters worse. Learning to identify patterns of automatic negative behavior can be a path toward change. If you see it you can do something about it. I help persons see their part in relationship challenges/ problems and then make changes. I am interested in helping persons manage the challenges of life.