Substance Use Therapists in Prince William, VA

I provide a safe, non-judgmental environment where we focus on healing as we address issues with: Family, relationships, unresolved emotional issues, self-doubt and low self-esteem, guilt and shame, emotional intimacy and trust, anxiety and depression, parenting, substance use and addiction, processing traumatic or painful experiences that may have occurred during childhood, and fertility and pregnancy issues. I work with individuals, couples, and families to help them value, trust, and connect more deeply with themselves and their loved ones.

Jennifer works with clients and families who are struggling with the disease of addiction as well as depression, anxiety, and other dual diagnoses that can accompany substance use. She believes in a holistic approach to addiction treatment, healing the mind, body, and spirit in order to break the chains of addiction. Common goals for therapy include eliminating substance use, addressing the underlying causes of addiction, developing healthy stress management, creating a support system, learning how to communicate emotions effectively, maintaining a healthier lifestyle, and repairing damaged relationships.

I believe that therapy is about the journey towards self-discovery and joining that person on a quest to seek out the answers they already have within themselves. The ideal client is a person who is open to learning, determined to self-improve and committed to the therapeutic relationship. My experiences with mental health range from: autism, mood disorders, postpartum depression, lyme disease, suicide ideation, gender identity concerns,personality disorders, chronic pain, trauma, behavioral management, social skills training, parent training, psychosis to substance use.. My career background is in schools, crisis stabilization, home-based counseling and working with INOVA.

I specialize in assisting adults, 18 to 100+, who are experiencing distress from life situations, transitions, stressors and losses, anxiety, trauma, and depression. I welcome clients who have received mental illness diagnoses. I've been a counselor for almost 10 years, use many therapies, and have specialized training in cognitive theory-based protocols - CBT, DBT, and cognitive processing therapy for PTSD (CPT) - substance overuse, and grief.

Hye Joon is a Resident in Counseling at Healthy Minds Therapy providing individual counseling services in-person at the Alexandria location. Hye Joon also provides support virtually via telehealth. She graduated from Marymount University with an M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. During her graduate program, Hye Joon was selected as a 2022 HRSA (Health Resources and Services Association) fellow and completed her internship serving at-risk adolescents struggling with substance use.

My name is Leila Kandahar, and I have ten years of experience providing mental health services for individuals seeking independence, quality of life, and social justice who are also diagnosed with a mental health condition or/and substance use disorder.

I have over 15 years of experience working in the mental health field. I have worked in a variety of settings including private practice, residential, outpatient, in-home, and addictions. There are various times in our lives that are challenging and taking the first step to asks for help can feel overwhelming. I have experience working with individuals, and couples ranging in age from preteen to adulthood in many areas of need such as depression, mood instability, substance use, anxiety, history of trauma, and family/relationships conflicts.

I am a dedicated/passionate/skilled and caring licensed professional counselor who believes in the healing power of connection, change, and individual empowerment. My approach is based on evidence-based theories that encourage personal exploration of ourselves, our experiences, and how we relate to others in order to gain valuable insight, awareness, and understanding. Clients working with me can expect a safe, validating, compassionate, empathic, confidential, genuine, and collaborative space where clients are encouraged to take the time for themselves and explore what matters most in their lives.

Utilizing the most current research in neuroscience and attachment theory, I provide brain-based therapy for young adults and adults who need assistance navigating emotional pain and adjustment to life's challenges. The approach I use is strength-based, and the focus is to build resiliency by creating an environment of safety, flexibility, and humor. My goal is to support you as you resolve past hurts, identify and process present stressors and discover the power you need to live the life you dream.

Do you or a loved one struggle with substance abuse or mental health issues or both? Do you have a history of trauma or low self-esteem and self-worth? If stress, trauma, anxiety or depression is keeping you from living the life you want to live, I am here to help. As your therapist, I will provide an empathic, non-judgmental, and supportive space for you to feel comfortable to process and better understand yourself and your relationships with others.

Ben Clark currently holds a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) license in the Commonwealth of Virginia. With over 10 years of experience supporting adolescents and families as they are managing issues such as depression, anxiety, life transitions, individual, family and personal relationship issues. As an undergraduate, he felt it was important to combine his two passions of psychology and outdoor recreation by completing a specialty double major program in Psychology and Human Services and Recreation Management with an emphasis on Therapeutic Outdoor Recreation.

Hello everyone, I'm Emarie! I am a therapist at M&K Counseling Associates inc., which is a group private practice offering office and video psychotherapy sessions in DC and Virginia. Our staff are highly trained professionals who operate from a holistic, trauma-informed, and systemically aware perspective. We partner with our clients by providing a safe comfortable space so they can explore their life challenges, and collectively establish goals that foster self-empowerment and self-betterment. We specialize in working with young adults and professionals in the DMV area.

I have worked extensively with Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Anger Management, Trauma, Domestic Violence (Victim and Abuser), Verbal/Sexual/Physical Abuse, Substance and Alcohol Abuse Clients. I have a Mindfulness based approach that taps into Client's strengths and a Solution focused approach. I have experience using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Based Therapy with use of Guided Imagery and Meditation to reduce stress..