Emotionally Focused Therapists in Purcellville, VA

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Nancy Paz Welsh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Purcellville, VA 20132  (Online Only)
Nancy Paz Welsh is a first-generation American of Salvadorian descent who is a bilingual (English & Spanish) Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Maryland and Virginia. She is a strong advocate and educator in mental health development and insightfulness, while also normalizing the importance of mental health therapy.
Nancy Paz Welsh is a first-generation American of Salvadorian descent who is a bilingual (English & Spanish) Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Maryland and Virginia. She is a strong advocate and educator in mental health development and insightfulness, while also normalizing the importance of mental health therapy.
(540) 779-1079 View (540) 779-1079
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Glenn Horwitz
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Purcellville, VA 20132
As a psychotherapist, I cultivate a safe & supportive atmosphere in which my clients explore thoughts and feelings about the important areas in their lives that may be broken, or not working as well as one hoped and planned. Adults often address major life changes, symptoms of anxiety and depression, relationship issues, as well as struggles with substance misuse and alcoholism. To schedule an initial consult, please cut/paste link to Calendly here into your browser > calendly.com/drglennphd
As a psychotherapist, I cultivate a safe & supportive atmosphere in which my clients explore thoughts and feelings about the important areas in their lives that may be broken, or not working as well as one hoped and planned. Adults often address major life changes, symptoms of anxiety and depression, relationship issues, as well as struggles with substance misuse and alcoholism. To schedule an initial consult, please cut/paste link to Calendly here into your browser > calendly.com/drglennphd
(571) 399-5847 View (571) 399-5847
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Mauli’Ola Therapy, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CCTP2
Verified Verified
Purcellville, VA 20132
The goal of Mauli’Ola Therapy is to provide a breath of life (Hawaiian) for each client and a safe space. Each of us carry daily interactions that may fill our bucket and have life experiences that may prevent us from living the life we envision. You possess all the strength to make this happen and we are here to support you in finding your breath. We all experience traumas and pain in our lives. Your ability to heal is only one element of your resiliency and Mauli’Ola strives to help you enhance those skills and catch your breath. We gain so much by looking up and being present in our lives each moment we spend in self.
The goal of Mauli’Ola Therapy is to provide a breath of life (Hawaiian) for each client and a safe space. Each of us carry daily interactions that may fill our bucket and have life experiences that may prevent us from living the life we envision. You possess all the strength to make this happen and we are here to support you in finding your breath. We all experience traumas and pain in our lives. Your ability to heal is only one element of your resiliency and Mauli’Ola strives to help you enhance those skills and catch your breath. We gain so much by looking up and being present in our lives each moment we spend in self.
(540) 202-1883 View (540) 202-1883
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Debra Babarsky
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Purcellville, VA 20132
With decades of experience, I have helped many families, couples and individuals heal from anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, etc. by examining their beliefs, feelings, and behaviors; building and strengthening tools and skills; and learning how to create healthy relationships within themselves and with others. The therapeutic benefits of counseling allow you to transform and grow, Counseling opens the door for new possibilities in your life. The positive changes that occur are the outcome of exploring yourself with curiosity, building inner resources, and learning how to make choices that nourish and fulfill you.
With decades of experience, I have helped many families, couples and individuals heal from anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, etc. by examining their beliefs, feelings, and behaviors; building and strengthening tools and skills; and learning how to create healthy relationships within themselves and with others. The therapeutic benefits of counseling allow you to transform and grow, Counseling opens the door for new possibilities in your life. The positive changes that occur are the outcome of exploring yourself with curiosity, building inner resources, and learning how to make choices that nourish and fulfill you.
(540) 338-0620 View (540) 338-0620
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Laura L Pasch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Purcellville, VA 20132
I look forward to meeting a client where he/she is at to create a warm experience to support growth and change. Humor, creativity and insight matched together can support delving deeper for more sustained progress. Whether I'm working with a child, parent, adult or couple, I use my nearly 20 years of experience and diverse variety of modalities to connect and transform. I am known for working with complex children, couples, & families with a unique combination of caring and toughness.
I look forward to meeting a client where he/she is at to create a warm experience to support growth and change. Humor, creativity and insight matched together can support delving deeper for more sustained progress. Whether I'm working with a child, parent, adult or couple, I use my nearly 20 years of experience and diverse variety of modalities to connect and transform. I am known for working with complex children, couples, & families with a unique combination of caring and toughness.
(703) 935-5653 View (703) 935-5653
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Mauli'Ola Therapy, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Purcellville, VA 20132
We are so excited to introduce our new Facility Dog- Hero Dogs Captain to our therapy team! The goal of Mauli’Ola Therapy is to provide a breath of life (Hawaiian) for each client and a safe space. Each of us carry daily interactions that may fill our bucket and have life experiences that may prevent us from living the life we envision. You possess all the strength to make this happen and find your breath.
We are so excited to introduce our new Facility Dog- Hero Dogs Captain to our therapy team! The goal of Mauli’Ola Therapy is to provide a breath of life (Hawaiian) for each client and a safe space. Each of us carry daily interactions that may fill our bucket and have life experiences that may prevent us from living the life we envision. You possess all the strength to make this happen and find your breath.
(540) 210-1846 View (540) 210-1846
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Jessica Jones
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
Purcellville, VA 20132
At times, life doesn't unfold as expected, and we may find ourselves in need of guidance to navigate challenges or break free from feeling stuck. I firmly believe that there's no universal approach to therapy. That's why I draw upon a variety of therapeutic techniques, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), narrative therapy, solution-focused therapy, and existential therapy. This flexibility ensures that I can tailor our sessions to best meet your unique needs.
At times, life doesn't unfold as expected, and we may find ourselves in need of guidance to navigate challenges or break free from feeling stuck. I firmly believe that there's no universal approach to therapy. That's why I draw upon a variety of therapeutic techniques, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), narrative therapy, solution-focused therapy, and existential therapy. This flexibility ensures that I can tailor our sessions to best meet your unique needs.
(540) 453-8352 View (540) 453-8352
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Anita Wiles
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Purcellville, VA 20132
Sometimes we all feel overwhelmed and need to learn healthier ways to cope. Stress can impact your relationships, work, and your physical wellbeing. Whether your concern centers around family issues, work or school pressures, relationships, illness, or one of life's many unexpected challenges - we can work together to develop your strengths and coping skills, with the overall goal of you living a life of optimal wellness. I have been in the mental health field for over 25 years. I earned my MSW from Virginia Commonwealth University and have been a LCSW since 1995.
Sometimes we all feel overwhelmed and need to learn healthier ways to cope. Stress can impact your relationships, work, and your physical wellbeing. Whether your concern centers around family issues, work or school pressures, relationships, illness, or one of life's many unexpected challenges - we can work together to develop your strengths and coping skills, with the overall goal of you living a life of optimal wellness. I have been in the mental health field for over 25 years. I earned my MSW from Virginia Commonwealth University and have been a LCSW since 1995.
(540) 900-3302 View (540) 900-3302
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Mountain View Therapy Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Purcellville, VA 20132
We are accepting new clients at this time! Welcome! We are so glad you are here. Mountain View Therapy Group has been established to meet the mental health needs in our community. Our clinicians provide quality therapy to children, teens and adults by providing individuals with tools and strategies to navigate difficult situations and emotions.
We are accepting new clients at this time! Welcome! We are so glad you are here. Mountain View Therapy Group has been established to meet the mental health needs in our community. Our clinicians provide quality therapy to children, teens and adults by providing individuals with tools and strategies to navigate difficult situations and emotions.
(540) 210-1381 View (540) 210-1381
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Chelsea Hayas-Keller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, PMH-C
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Purcellville, VA 20132  (Online Only)
As a therapist, I have a strong passion for working with parents throughout the pregnancy and postpartum period. This includes the whole perinatal period, birth, postpartum, infertility, and loss. In addition to those populations, I have over 12 years of experience working with specializations such as major life transitions, anxiety, adult adhd, depression, PTSD and complex trauma. I strive to provide therapy through a trauma-informed lens and integrate movement/breathwork in my practice to facilitate your overall wellbeing.
As a therapist, I have a strong passion for working with parents throughout the pregnancy and postpartum period. This includes the whole perinatal period, birth, postpartum, infertility, and loss. In addition to those populations, I have over 12 years of experience working with specializations such as major life transitions, anxiety, adult adhd, depression, PTSD and complex trauma. I strive to provide therapy through a trauma-informed lens and integrate movement/breathwork in my practice to facilitate your overall wellbeing.
(240) 557-8649 View (240) 557-8649
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Karen Turner
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, EdS
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Purcellville, VA 20132
Welcome. The most common areas I treat in my practice include eating disorders, OCD, self-injurious behaviors, self-esteem, anxiety, and depression. I enjoying working with clients of all ages. The decision to meet with a counselor can sometimes be difficult. My first goal is to offer a supportive and accepting environment where growth and healing can occur. I believe that self-acceptance is the first step toward growth and change. Life can be full of struggles and difficulties. I find that my clients are truly doing the best that they can under their circumstances, but are often stuck in maladaptive ways of coping.
Welcome. The most common areas I treat in my practice include eating disorders, OCD, self-injurious behaviors, self-esteem, anxiety, and depression. I enjoying working with clients of all ages. The decision to meet with a counselor can sometimes be difficult. My first goal is to offer a supportive and accepting environment where growth and healing can occur. I believe that self-acceptance is the first step toward growth and change. Life can be full of struggles and difficulties. I find that my clients are truly doing the best that they can under their circumstances, but are often stuck in maladaptive ways of coping.
(703) 594-1989 View (703) 594-1989
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Loudoun Family & Relationship Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Purcellville, VA 20132
Our counseling practice is a premier practice that focuses on supporting and enhancing relationships. We are committed to providing the best services to people that seek to restore and renew relationship connections and improve relationship disconnections. We help you to explore your basic goals for loving relationships and help you discover underlying issues related to confusion in disconnections. We are looking for people who want to take love connections to a deeper level and find ways to relate to their partner in a healing, loving and fulfilling way. This can be useful for couples at all stages of relationships.
Our counseling practice is a premier practice that focuses on supporting and enhancing relationships. We are committed to providing the best services to people that seek to restore and renew relationship connections and improve relationship disconnections. We help you to explore your basic goals for loving relationships and help you discover underlying issues related to confusion in disconnections. We are looking for people who want to take love connections to a deeper level and find ways to relate to their partner in a healing, loving and fulfilling way. This can be useful for couples at all stages of relationships.
(703) 596-3262 View (703) 596-3262
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Debra M Dalby
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RYT
Verified Verified
Purcellville, VA 20132
Learn how to increase your sense of self confidence, capacity for self-compassion and resilience to manage the challenges you face. With a mindfulness-based approach and drawing from a variety of clinical trainings, I can work with you to develop the skills to navigate your emotions and move beyond merely surviving toward a sense of thriving.
Learn how to increase your sense of self confidence, capacity for self-compassion and resilience to manage the challenges you face. With a mindfulness-based approach and drawing from a variety of clinical trainings, I can work with you to develop the skills to navigate your emotions and move beyond merely surviving toward a sense of thriving.
(703) 957-7399 View (703) 957-7399
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Colette Giovanniello LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Purcellville, VA 20132  (Online Only)
No matter where your path leads you the opportunity to heal is a gift. I have devoted my life to understanding the art and science of Clinical Psychotherapy. We get one chance in this lifetime let the healing begin today. It is never too late to learn how to trust, communicate, and love yourself again. Your life matters, family matters, financial stability matters, your friends matter, animals, and career. Live your truth, forgive forget, move on, and heal. Love and light are yours to hold forever. cagmft@gmail.com, or call at (360)703-7171 FOR AN APPOINTMENT TODAY !
No matter where your path leads you the opportunity to heal is a gift. I have devoted my life to understanding the art and science of Clinical Psychotherapy. We get one chance in this lifetime let the healing begin today. It is never too late to learn how to trust, communicate, and love yourself again. Your life matters, family matters, financial stability matters, your friends matter, animals, and career. Live your truth, forgive forget, move on, and heal. Love and light are yours to hold forever. cagmft@gmail.com, or call at (360)703-7171 FOR AN APPOINTMENT TODAY !
(703) 291-1490 View (703) 291-1490
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Neil McNerney
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Purcellville, VA 20132
Are you worried about communication with your partner? Do you wish that your family life was more fulfilling and easy? I can help. I provide help for individuals and families with communication, anxiety, and parenting. I am a Professional Counselor, Parent Consultant, and Speaker. Having worked with adults, teens, and their parents for thirty years, I am ready, willing, and able to help you make changes.
Are you worried about communication with your partner? Do you wish that your family life was more fulfilling and easy? I can help. I provide help for individuals and families with communication, anxiety, and parenting. I am a Professional Counselor, Parent Consultant, and Speaker. Having worked with adults, teens, and their parents for thirty years, I am ready, willing, and able to help you make changes.
(703) 596-8485 View (703) 596-8485
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Paula J Hamm
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Purcellville, VA 20132  (Online Only)
Running, running, running to where do I ask? Running away from painful feelings is often a compromised solution to painful feelings. Pain and Suffering is the portal to emotional maturity. No one is spared suffering but it is how we choose to make meaning out of loss that makes the difference between thriving or a life of bitterness and defeat. Intentional committment to understanding your unique narrative is the task I can help you with. Together we will identify the patterns of behavior, and intense emotional feelings that dysregulate your emotions. Please visit and contact me through my website; PaulaJHamm.com and send request
Running, running, running to where do I ask? Running away from painful feelings is often a compromised solution to painful feelings. Pain and Suffering is the portal to emotional maturity. No one is spared suffering but it is how we choose to make meaning out of loss that makes the difference between thriving or a life of bitterness and defeat. Intentional committment to understanding your unique narrative is the task I can help you with. Together we will identify the patterns of behavior, and intense emotional feelings that dysregulate your emotions. Please visit and contact me through my website; PaulaJHamm.com and send request
(703) 457-8940 View (703) 457-8940
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Jaime D'Eredita
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Purcellville, VA 20132
I am grateful you are here and support you in your efforts to connect and take a step towards change. I am a therapist because I believe in the human experience. I honor the opportunity to companion others as they grow and become more connected and authentic versions of themselves. My approach to therapy is both eclectic and collaborative. Each person has a unique set of circumstances and a story that is intricately woven together by experiences. I use therapy as a tool to guide individuals to a place of curiousity, self-compassion and use a variety of techniques to assist in identifying, understanding and shifting barriers
I am grateful you are here and support you in your efforts to connect and take a step towards change. I am a therapist because I believe in the human experience. I honor the opportunity to companion others as they grow and become more connected and authentic versions of themselves. My approach to therapy is both eclectic and collaborative. Each person has a unique set of circumstances and a story that is intricately woven together by experiences. I use therapy as a tool to guide individuals to a place of curiousity, self-compassion and use a variety of techniques to assist in identifying, understanding and shifting barriers
(808) 207-9714 View (808) 207-9714
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Diana M Jackson
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
Purcellville, VA 20132  (Online Only)
As human beings, we are made for connection and we crave a sense of love and belonging. In this fast paced world where it is difficult finding time to come together with our loved ones, build connection and grow in relationship, we are suffering the negative effects of isolation and depletion. Anxiety, depression, mental and emotional exhaustion, and fear are running rampant through our lives and it is time to take back control. It is my passion and privilege to help my clients to integrate balance, wholeness, self-care, and fun into this beautiful chaos we call life and I have a special interest in working with high sensitivity.
As human beings, we are made for connection and we crave a sense of love and belonging. In this fast paced world where it is difficult finding time to come together with our loved ones, build connection and grow in relationship, we are suffering the negative effects of isolation and depletion. Anxiety, depression, mental and emotional exhaustion, and fear are running rampant through our lives and it is time to take back control. It is my passion and privilege to help my clients to integrate balance, wholeness, self-care, and fun into this beautiful chaos we call life and I have a special interest in working with high sensitivity.
(540) 215-7387 View (540) 215-7387
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Melissa Hunter
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Purcellville, VA 20132
Accepting New Clients. Is your teen struggling? It’s hard to be a teen in todays world. They are managing stress, anxiety, motivation, self esteem, and relationships. Sometimes having an outside perspective can help. Helping teens with strategies to help with these important issues is a passion of mine. I also know how important the relationship is between teens and their families. As a parent of two grown children, I know how important this connection is and how challenging it can be as our children become teens.
Accepting New Clients. Is your teen struggling? It’s hard to be a teen in todays world. They are managing stress, anxiety, motivation, self esteem, and relationships. Sometimes having an outside perspective can help. Helping teens with strategies to help with these important issues is a passion of mine. I also know how important the relationship is between teens and their families. As a parent of two grown children, I know how important this connection is and how challenging it can be as our children become teens.
(571) 290-2296 View (571) 290-2296
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Vincent Terreri
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, CT, LPC
Verified Verified
Purcellville, VA 20132
Waitlist for new clients
Counseling is a journey towards integration. I'm here to help you overcome anxiety or depression, traumas of any kind, or if you are simply looking for someone to listen to you and provide a non-judgmental and accepting place for you to process life's experiences. I profoundly believe that you do not enter therapy "broken" or that clients need to be "fixed". By learning self-compassion and acceptance, most of our struggles can be understood as manifestations or behaviors that follow from wounds or traumas. The journey is about healing and transformation, rather than getting over something.
Counseling is a journey towards integration. I'm here to help you overcome anxiety or depression, traumas of any kind, or if you are simply looking for someone to listen to you and provide a non-judgmental and accepting place for you to process life's experiences. I profoundly believe that you do not enter therapy "broken" or that clients need to be "fixed". By learning self-compassion and acceptance, most of our struggles can be understood as manifestations or behaviors that follow from wounds or traumas. The journey is about healing and transformation, rather than getting over something.
(833) 498-0581 View (833) 498-0581

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Emotionally Focused Therapists

Who is emotionally focused therapy for?

Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is for couples who are emotionally distressed, stuck in an unsatisfying relationship pattern or feeling deeply alienated. They may even believe the relationship is beyond repair. Very often, the partners display intense anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal in the relationship. In addition, EFT is helpful to couples and individuals who have difficulty expressing emotions and those who have trouble regulating emotions.

Why do people need emotionally focused therapy?

People need emotionally focused therapy because the need for others is built into the brain, but the pressures of daily life can erode feelings of love, and couples often do not have the skills to find their way back to the comfort of each other. Instead, they may be stuck in repetitive patterns of anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal. Emotionally focused therapy regards such strong negative feelings as expressions of protest over the loss of connection and turns them into pathways of reconnection.

What happens in emotionally focused therapy?

Over the course of eight to 20 weekly sessions, couples de-escalate their negative emotional reactivity to one another so that they can listen to each other and be responsive to each other’s needs. Then the deep emotional and physical bond is restored, giving partners a sense of comfort and security, which they can use to solve whatever problems come their way. The therapist plays an active role, helping partners understand how anger and withdrawal are actually misguided cries for connection.

What problems does emotionally focused therapy treat?

EFT is designed to help couples stuck in dysfunctional relationship patterns regain closeness and rebuild their relationship. Typically, such couples experience considerable distress, with partners feeling alienated and distrustful of one another, not certain their relationship can survive. EFT is also helpful to individuals experiencing attachment-related fears of loss; it helps them learn to use their fears as a way of eliciting the closeness they desire.