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Cardinal Family Counseling, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CCHMC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Ruther Glen, VA 22546
Cardinal Family Counseling is a team of experienced Licensed Counselors and Residents in Counseling providing therapy to children, teens, adults, couples, and families. We help clients address anxiety, depression, relationship/marital difficulties, grief & loss difficulties, parental separation/divorce, trauma/PTSD, social phobias, peer relationship and social skills difficulties, and behavioral Issues. We use a variety of techniques to include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy techniques to guide clients through their difficulties.
Cardinal Family Counseling is a team of experienced Licensed Counselors and Residents in Counseling providing therapy to children, teens, adults, couples, and families. We help clients address anxiety, depression, relationship/marital difficulties, grief & loss difficulties, parental separation/divorce, trauma/PTSD, social phobias, peer relationship and social skills difficulties, and behavioral Issues. We use a variety of techniques to include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy techniques to guide clients through their difficulties.
(804) 294-4310 View (804) 294-4310
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Sharlene Hamilton
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CCMHC
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Ruther Glen, VA 22546
I provide therapy, insight, and support to children and their parents, teens, adults, couples, and families. I use a variety of techniques based in sound theory to include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy to guide clients through their challenges. In sessions clients address anxiety, depression, relationship/marital difficulties, grief & loss difficulties, parental separation/divorce, trauma/PTSD, suicidal ideation/self-harm, social phobias, peer relationship and social skills difficulties, ADHD, and other behavioral Issues.
I provide therapy, insight, and support to children and their parents, teens, adults, couples, and families. I use a variety of techniques based in sound theory to include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy to guide clients through their challenges. In sessions clients address anxiety, depression, relationship/marital difficulties, grief & loss difficulties, parental separation/divorce, trauma/PTSD, suicidal ideation/self-harm, social phobias, peer relationship and social skills difficulties, ADHD, and other behavioral Issues.
(703) 291-3681 View (703) 291-3681

Online Therapists

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Dr. Olivia Rivera-Marmara
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
McLean, VA 22101
Has general anxiety, OCD, or grief taken over your life? You’ve tried to address your anxiety, but it just won't budge. You’re really ready for more freedom from the pattern you feel stuck in. I am here to help you break that pattern. I specialize in helping adults who are struggling with generalized anxiety, burnout, and/or obsessive-compulsive disorder. Not only will you be able to talk about what's bothering you, but I will help you learn practical tools and internal perspectives using approaches such as ERP, ACT, I-CBT.
Has general anxiety, OCD, or grief taken over your life? You’ve tried to address your anxiety, but it just won't budge. You’re really ready for more freedom from the pattern you feel stuck in. I am here to help you break that pattern. I specialize in helping adults who are struggling with generalized anxiety, burnout, and/or obsessive-compulsive disorder. Not only will you be able to talk about what's bothering you, but I will help you learn practical tools and internal perspectives using approaches such as ERP, ACT, I-CBT.
(732) 723-5680 View (732) 723-5680
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Cognitive Behavioral Wellness- Laura Mlynarski PhD
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Fairfax, VA 22031  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I treat teens through young adults and employ an integrative approach with systematic Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) and Habit Reversal Training (HRT) combined with skills from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) interventions.
I strive to create an open and affirming environment where we can build insight into the challenges that are holding you back and use evidence-based strategies to help you move forward. I have over a decade of experience specializing in providing empirically supported treatments for the OCD, BFRBs, and anxiety disorders. I work collaboratively with clients to determine their treatment goals and work through the barriers that keep them stuck. I will partner with you to help you feel empowered to lean into the treatment and create the life you desire.
I treat teens through young adults and employ an integrative approach with systematic Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) and Habit Reversal Training (HRT) combined with skills from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) interventions.
I strive to create an open and affirming environment where we can build insight into the challenges that are holding you back and use evidence-based strategies to help you move forward. I have over a decade of experience specializing in providing empirically supported treatments for the OCD, BFRBs, and anxiety disorders. I work collaboratively with clients to determine their treatment goals and work through the barriers that keep them stuck. I will partner with you to help you feel empowered to lean into the treatment and create the life you desire.
(571) 293-8562 View (571) 293-8562
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Kristin Miller
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Arlington, VA 22206
I also utilize Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for treatment of anxiety disorders to help clients build, or rebuild, the life they want to live.
Hello! I specialize in treating adolescents, young adults, and adults experiencing phobias, OCD, and other anxiety disorders. I also work with individuals struggling with eating disorders, using a team-based treatment approach that often includes the client's family and other medical providers. My clients want to take back their lives and their health, and get back to doing the things they used to love without fear and rigid rules.
I also utilize Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for treatment of anxiety disorders to help clients build, or rebuild, the life they want to live.
Hello! I specialize in treating adolescents, young adults, and adults experiencing phobias, OCD, and other anxiety disorders. I also work with individuals struggling with eating disorders, using a team-based treatment approach that often includes the client's family and other medical providers. My clients want to take back their lives and their health, and get back to doing the things they used to love without fear and rigid rules.
(571) 946-8224 View (571) 946-8224
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Virginia Lindahl
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Arlington, VA 22209
I specialize in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD and offer groups for adults with OCD and for their loved ones.
Are you plagued by upsetting thoughts and urges or an desire to pull your hair or pick your skin? Are you trying to create a more fulfilling life? Are you overwhelmed by ringing in your ears? Do you want to understand why your child struggles to achieve his or her potential at school?
I specialize in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD and offer groups for adults with OCD and for their loved ones.
Are you plagued by upsetting thoughts and urges or an desire to pull your hair or pick your skin? Are you trying to create a more fulfilling life? Are you overwhelmed by ringing in your ears? Do you want to understand why your child struggles to achieve his or her potential at school?
(703) 940-0825 View (703) 940-0825
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Caroline Freedenberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Falls Church, VA 22046
I am a licensed clinical social worker with expertise in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure and response prevention (ERP), and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT).
Many women and partners/fathers feel sad, anxious, stressed, and struggle to find joy or experience barriers connecting with their pregnancy or baby. You are not alone, and it is not your fault. Think of me as an ally in your corner, a mirror for your strengths, and a strategist walking alongside you during this time. I am passionate about working with women and parents experiencing perinatal anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, and obsessive-compulsive disorders during or following a pregnancy, and navigating parenthood.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with expertise in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure and response prevention (ERP), and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT).
Many women and partners/fathers feel sad, anxious, stressed, and struggle to find joy or experience barriers connecting with their pregnancy or baby. You are not alone, and it is not your fault. Think of me as an ally in your corner, a mirror for your strengths, and a strategist walking alongside you during this time. I am passionate about working with women and parents experiencing perinatal anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, and obsessive-compulsive disorders during or following a pregnancy, and navigating parenthood.
(202) 759-5869 View (202) 759-5869
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Joanna Marino
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fairfax, VA 22033
Dr. Marino specializes in work with children, adolescents, and families dealing with emotional and behavioral health issues. She specializes in treating Anorexia Nervosa, OCD/Anxiety, Hair-pulling/Skin-picking, self-injury, and chronic suicidality. She is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Maudsley Family-Based Treatment (FBT), Exposure with Response Prevention (ERP), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). She works with "high conflict" couples using Alan Fruzzetti's DBT approach. Dr. Marino is intensively trained by Behavioral Tech/Linehan Institute in DBT for adolescents and adults and DBT for Children (DBT-C).
Dr. Marino specializes in work with children, adolescents, and families dealing with emotional and behavioral health issues. She specializes in treating Anorexia Nervosa, OCD/Anxiety, Hair-pulling/Skin-picking, self-injury, and chronic suicidality. She is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Maudsley Family-Based Treatment (FBT), Exposure with Response Prevention (ERP), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). She works with "high conflict" couples using Alan Fruzzetti's DBT approach. Dr. Marino is intensively trained by Behavioral Tech/Linehan Institute in DBT for adolescents and adults and DBT for Children (DBT-C).
(561) 782-0452 View (561) 782-0452
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Holly Ellis
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Reston, VA 20190
In therapy, to maximize your recovery and mitigate against relapse, I use an integrative approach, integrating, as appropriate, exposure and response prevention (ERP), family systems, general cognitive-behavioral therapy, psychodynamic and relational therapies, and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, among other approaches.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in treating obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, phobias, and social anxiety disorder. I also provide treatment for depression and interpersonal issues. In addition to therapy, I provide comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations, focusing primarily on ADHD and learning differences.
In therapy, to maximize your recovery and mitigate against relapse, I use an integrative approach, integrating, as appropriate, exposure and response prevention (ERP), family systems, general cognitive-behavioral therapy, psychodynamic and relational therapies, and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, among other approaches.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in treating obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, phobias, and social anxiety disorder. I also provide treatment for depression and interpersonal issues. In addition to therapy, I provide comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations, focusing primarily on ADHD and learning differences.
(703) 249-9686 View (703) 249-9686
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Renewal Christian Counseling, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Chester, VA 23831  (Online Only)
I offer Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution Focused-Brief Therapy (SFBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), which are evidence based interventions that pass the "Biblical test.
My counseling experience includes working with individuals who have experienced a variety of reasons for seeking help to include but not limited to trauma, grief/loss, substance abuse, self-worth/self-esteem issues, stress management, relationship challenges, symptom management, spiritual conflicts, effective/assertive communication, depression and anxiety. Additionally, I have facilitated support and counseling groups for the geriatric population and their adult caregivers. I am also a Certified PREPARE/ENRICH facilitator. I specialize in Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and anxiety.
I offer Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution Focused-Brief Therapy (SFBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), which are evidence based interventions that pass the "Biblical test.
My counseling experience includes working with individuals who have experienced a variety of reasons for seeking help to include but not limited to trauma, grief/loss, substance abuse, self-worth/self-esteem issues, stress management, relationship challenges, symptom management, spiritual conflicts, effective/assertive communication, depression and anxiety. Additionally, I have facilitated support and counseling groups for the geriatric population and their adult caregivers. I am also a Certified PREPARE/ENRICH facilitator. I specialize in Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and anxiety.
(804) 207-5721 View (804) 207-5721
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Carissa Francis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LISW-CP, ICSW
Verified Verified
Purcellville, VA 20132
The most common treatment approaches Carissa uses in sessions are Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR), & Mindfulness.
Carissa is currently on maternity leave and plans to return to the office in May 2024. Carissa provides in-person sessions in Purcellville, Virginia and virtual therapy to those residing in West Virginia, Virginia, & Washington, DC. She enjoys working with adolescents, teens, & adults. Carissa uses light humor and warmth to connect with clients and create a safe place for their healing and self-discovery. She is trained in many evidenced-based treatments to empower clients to identify obstacles and build skills to achieve their goals. Modalities used in sessions are determined based on the needs of the individual.
The most common treatment approaches Carissa uses in sessions are Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR), & Mindfulness.
Carissa is currently on maternity leave and plans to return to the office in May 2024. Carissa provides in-person sessions in Purcellville, Virginia and virtual therapy to those residing in West Virginia, Virginia, & Washington, DC. She enjoys working with adolescents, teens, & adults. Carissa uses light humor and warmth to connect with clients and create a safe place for their healing and self-discovery. She is trained in many evidenced-based treatments to empower clients to identify obstacles and build skills to achieve their goals. Modalities used in sessions are determined based on the needs of the individual.
(540) 889-3487 View (540) 889-3487
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Erika W Scruggs
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
South Hill, VA 23970  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
In my practice, I use primarily Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and cognitive behavioral (CBT) techniques to help my clients reduce intrusive thoughts, withstand anxiety, and make meaningful changes in their lives.
Helping others live better lives has been my passion since my early teens when I decided to become a counselor. Now, as a Licensed Professional Counselor, I enjoy working with adults struggling with OCD, anxiety, and life’s many stresses.
In my practice, I use primarily Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and cognitive behavioral (CBT) techniques to help my clients reduce intrusive thoughts, withstand anxiety, and make meaningful changes in their lives.
Helping others live better lives has been my passion since my early teens when I decided to become a counselor. Now, as a Licensed Professional Counselor, I enjoy working with adults struggling with OCD, anxiety, and life’s many stresses.
(434) 885-0381 View (434) 885-0381
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Gabrielle Katz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CEDS-S
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Alexandria, VA 22314
My main therapeutic modalities consist of CBT, DBT, ERP, and trauma interventions like IFS& EMDR.
My approach to therapy is dealing with the problem at hand, while understanding that there is more beneath the surface. While I treat the current symptoms, I also help my clients figure out why these symptoms exist in the first place. I use a behavioral and cognitive approach, including tangible skills and collaborative accountability, to help with cessation of behaviors and decreasing discomfort with negative thoughts. At the same time, I also use a trauma-informed approach to help my clients become aware of, and heal from, the underlying core beliefs and memories that these behaviors and thoughts are trying to cope with.
My main therapeutic modalities consist of CBT, DBT, ERP, and trauma interventions like IFS& EMDR.
My approach to therapy is dealing with the problem at hand, while understanding that there is more beneath the surface. While I treat the current symptoms, I also help my clients figure out why these symptoms exist in the first place. I use a behavioral and cognitive approach, including tangible skills and collaborative accountability, to help with cessation of behaviors and decreasing discomfort with negative thoughts. At the same time, I also use a trauma-informed approach to help my clients become aware of, and heal from, the underlying core beliefs and memories that these behaviors and thoughts are trying to cope with.
(703) 386-7021 View (703) 386-7021
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Gillian Alexander
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Fairfax, VA 22031
Waitlist for new clients
I work with children, adolescents, young adults and parents while utilizing collaborative, evidence based treatments, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Exposure Response Prevention (ERP).
Welcome! Seeking therapy can feel like a daunting process and I am here to help ease that transition with you. I have served the NOVA area for 5 years as a mental health professional working in mobile crisis, therapeutic day programming and private practice. I specialize in the treatment of mood disorders, personality disorders, self-injury, anxiety disorders and chronic suicidality.
I work with children, adolescents, young adults and parents while utilizing collaborative, evidence based treatments, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Exposure Response Prevention (ERP).
Welcome! Seeking therapy can feel like a daunting process and I am here to help ease that transition with you. I have served the NOVA area for 5 years as a mental health professional working in mobile crisis, therapeutic day programming and private practice. I specialize in the treatment of mood disorders, personality disorders, self-injury, anxiety disorders and chronic suicidality.
(703) 951-4922 View (703) 951-4922
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Lindsay Bowling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CSAC, CCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Fairfax, VA 22030  (Online Only)
We will work collaboratively to identify and change unhelpful thought and behavioral patterns using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-focused Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), Motivational Interviewing, and Mindfulness techniques.
Are you feeling stuck and unsure how to move past the roadblocks in your path? Are you ready to make positive changes in your life and move forward? Whether you or someone you love is struggling with anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, relationship conflicts, perfectionism, test anxiety, ADHD, school/ work avoidance, mild substance abuse, chronic illness, or having difficulty adjusting to a new situation, you are not alone. Although things are difficult now, it does not have to be this way forever. My goal is to help you be your best self to reach your full potential.
We will work collaboratively to identify and change unhelpful thought and behavioral patterns using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-focused Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), Motivational Interviewing, and Mindfulness techniques.
Are you feeling stuck and unsure how to move past the roadblocks in your path? Are you ready to make positive changes in your life and move forward? Whether you or someone you love is struggling with anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, relationship conflicts, perfectionism, test anxiety, ADHD, school/ work avoidance, mild substance abuse, chronic illness, or having difficulty adjusting to a new situation, you are not alone. Although things are difficult now, it does not have to be this way forever. My goal is to help you be your best self to reach your full potential.
(571) 616-9792 View (571) 616-9792
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Camara Capel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Fort Belvoir, VA 22060  (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Virginia. I work with adolescents and adults motivated to challenge their anxiety. I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), ERP and have experience working with anxiety disorders including OCD, social anxiety, panic disorder and phobias. I also often work with those struggling with ADHD, depression, grief, trauma and stress management.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Virginia. I work with adolescents and adults motivated to challenge their anxiety. I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), ERP and have experience working with anxiety disorders including OCD, social anxiety, panic disorder and phobias. I also often work with those struggling with ADHD, depression, grief, trauma and stress management.
(571) 556-4949 View (571) 556-4949
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Arminda Cheshier-Perch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MBA, LCSW
Verified Verified
Culpeper, VA 22701  (Online Only)
I'm also a rostered Cognitive Processing Therapy therapist and have training in EMDR, Prolonged Exposure Therapy, trauma-informed care, ERP, wholistic frameworks, pastoral care, and other evidence-based practices.
Perhaps you feel like you’ve got it together, except inside, where you feel stuck, overwhelmed, anxious, burned out, or depressed. But, there's a part of you that longs for change because you've noticed that what’s happening to you on the inside is affecting your mood and function on the outside. Your story may include experiences of trauma, loss, burnout, mistreatment, dysfunction, illness, pain, spiritual struggles, or similar experiences, and you want the needs of your mind, body, and spirit to be met. Searching for a counselor is one of the many brave steps you are taking, and I congratulate you for seeking help.
I'm also a rostered Cognitive Processing Therapy therapist and have training in EMDR, Prolonged Exposure Therapy, trauma-informed care, ERP, wholistic frameworks, pastoral care, and other evidence-based practices.
Perhaps you feel like you’ve got it together, except inside, where you feel stuck, overwhelmed, anxious, burned out, or depressed. But, there's a part of you that longs for change because you've noticed that what’s happening to you on the inside is affecting your mood and function on the outside. Your story may include experiences of trauma, loss, burnout, mistreatment, dysfunction, illness, pain, spiritual struggles, or similar experiences, and you want the needs of your mind, body, and spirit to be met. Searching for a counselor is one of the many brave steps you are taking, and I congratulate you for seeking help.
(540) 469-5148 View (540) 469-5148
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Victoria Colborn Bathe
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Arlington, VA 22209
I have advanced training in CBT, ACT, IBCT, ERP, PE, IPT, and other evidence-based treatments.
I specialize in helping individuals and couples navigate relationship problems, difficult thoughts and feelings, painful experiences, existential issues, and life changes. Together, we’ll come to a shared understanding of your concerns, and develop a balance of emotional processing, skill-building, and action to help you meet your goals. My aim is to help you cultivate more adaptive ways of thinking, behaving, and relating to foster a life that is rich, meaningful, and connected to what matters most to you. In sessions, I am down-to-earth and warm. My patients tell me they appreciate my deep care, honesty, and thoughtful questions.
I have advanced training in CBT, ACT, IBCT, ERP, PE, IPT, and other evidence-based treatments.
I specialize in helping individuals and couples navigate relationship problems, difficult thoughts and feelings, painful experiences, existential issues, and life changes. Together, we’ll come to a shared understanding of your concerns, and develop a balance of emotional processing, skill-building, and action to help you meet your goals. My aim is to help you cultivate more adaptive ways of thinking, behaving, and relating to foster a life that is rich, meaningful, and connected to what matters most to you. In sessions, I am down-to-earth and warm. My patients tell me they appreciate my deep care, honesty, and thoughtful questions.
(202) 953-2925 View (202) 953-2925
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Katherine Illgen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vienna, VA 22180  (Online Only)
Due to the in-depth nature of PE and ExRP, I have limited space at any given time.
Are you struggling with recent or past traumatic experiences? Have you struggled with OCD? What if I told you that you can feel better in as little as 3 months? Hello, I am Katherine, a certified clinical trauma professional and DBT-certified affirming therapist. I specialize in helping people like you overcome their trauma and OCD to reclaim their lives. I have received intensive training in Prolonged Exposure and Exposure and Ritual Prevention to treat PTSD & OCD. I create a safe space for you to lay down your armor and address the problems you may be reluctant to think or talk about. You do not have to go through this alone.
Due to the in-depth nature of PE and ExRP, I have limited space at any given time.
Are you struggling with recent or past traumatic experiences? Have you struggled with OCD? What if I told you that you can feel better in as little as 3 months? Hello, I am Katherine, a certified clinical trauma professional and DBT-certified affirming therapist. I specialize in helping people like you overcome their trauma and OCD to reclaim their lives. I have received intensive training in Prolonged Exposure and Exposure and Ritual Prevention to treat PTSD & OCD. I create a safe space for you to lay down your armor and address the problems you may be reluctant to think or talk about. You do not have to go through this alone.
(757) 997-6722 View (757) 997-6722
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Maria Rheba Estante
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Alexandria, VA 22307  (Online Only)
Therapy tailored to your needs with a specialization in Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) and Habit Reversal Training (HRT) for OCD.
Do you have intrusive thoughts that become distracting and disrupt your day? Do you feel compelled to perform certain acts or rituals to alleviate your anxiety? Have you experienced a traumatic event that still haunts you? Has the stress of moving to a new country impacted your well- being? Are you lonely and struggling in an unfamiliar environment? You can move beyond your struggles. Gain coping skills to manage your OCD, heal from trauma and thrive in your new home. Reach out now, I look forward to hearing your story.
Therapy tailored to your needs with a specialization in Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) and Habit Reversal Training (HRT) for OCD.
Do you have intrusive thoughts that become distracting and disrupt your day? Do you feel compelled to perform certain acts or rituals to alleviate your anxiety? Have you experienced a traumatic event that still haunts you? Has the stress of moving to a new country impacted your well- being? Are you lonely and struggling in an unfamiliar environment? You can move beyond your struggles. Gain coping skills to manage your OCD, heal from trauma and thrive in your new home. Reach out now, I look forward to hearing your story.
(804) 575-5946 View (804) 575-5946

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Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) Therapists

Do I need exposure and response prevention therapy?

Many clients decide to seek help for obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors when these symptoms are distressing enough to disrupt everyday life. Any thoughts or behaviors that cause friction in close relationships are also worth addressing. In addition, the client’s symptoms don’t have to be severe for them to benefit from ERP therapy.

Is exposure and response prevention therapy part of cognitive behavioral therapy?

Exposure and response prevention is one specific type of CBT that focuses on behavioral change in response to triggering stimuli. It is related to exposure therapy but adds an additional component of preventing compulsive and harmful responses.

How long does exposure and response prevention therapy take?

While every patient is different, exposure and response prevention therapy typically lasts around 12 sessions, although some treatments can take longer. A therapist will determine if the treatment is complete based on how the client faces their fears, particularly the strongest ones. When a client feels less anxiety about stimuli that once evoked terror or distress, that is generally an indication that they are nearing the end of ERP therapy.

What are the limitations of exposure and response prevention therapy?

The most common pitfalls of exposure and response prevention therapy include not addressing a client’s core fears, allowing the client to avoid their most distressing stimuli, and using imaginary exposure when the client requires real-life exposure (and vice versa). ERP therapy is most effective when the client commits to the full course of treatment; if the client stops early or doesn’t practice what they have learned outside of therapy sessions, they are less likely to have successful outcomes.