As a relationship therapist, I am passionate and effective in strengthening couples, supporting families, and helping individuals connect. With care and compassion, I can help you and your partner calm conflict, re-establish trust, increase friendship & intimacy, deal with past trauma, heal from betrayal. For relationship distress, together we create the change needed to relate in positive ways. I offer Discernment Counseling for those considering divorce to gain greater clarity in the decision making process. Whether helping a couple, an individual, or a family, I apply proven attachment-based treatments for each unique client.

As a therapist, I have much to offer. My many varied years of professional experience as a clinical social worker, my excellent education, combined with my personal life experience serves me well. Together, we collaborate on a new trusted relationship built on safety that has the potential to aid your growth with whatever issue you choose to work on. I work especially well with children and adolescents and have a good foundation in play therapy, yet adults are often surprised that I can work equally well with their concerns. We can design an approach that works for you.

As a client-focused therapist working with children, adolescents, couples, and adults, I will be a non-judgemental sounding board for all of your challenges. As my client, you will feel heard and accepted. You can walk away from our sessions knowing I believe in your ability to make your life better.

*Immediate openings and telehealth offered* Want to feel whole again? We specialize in the promotion of satisfying, secure and close relationships, both to ourselves and our loved ones. CCHC focuses on harmonious relationships, emotional calm, and abundant self-worth. We appreciate the impact that connection has on our mental, emotional, and physical well-being - when our relationships are going well, we have the confidence and energy we need to tackle the challenges of life. Sessions can explore ways to heal unresolved issues/pain, know who you are, ask for what you need, and access your resilience in moments of stress.

Anyone can start therapy. Whether you need mental health maintenance, help achieving your goals, discussing family or work issues, or even just a person to talk to, therapy can help. I believe that everyone can change if they want to, but no one can do it alone. I view therapy as a way for people to unload any and all struggles they may be facing onto someone who can be empathetic, supportive, and encouraging.

We provide long and short-term counseling to children, adolescents, adults, and couples, of all backgrounds, presenting with mood, anxiety, adjustment, relational, and substance use disorders. It is our belief that therapy must be tailored to each person's uniqueness. Our therapeutic approach is to integrate structured talk therapy, contemporary psychology, creative work, exploration of self, and research-based interventions.

I believe in a collaborative, holistic approach to counseling. My passion is to provide a place for healing, learning, and understanding. I help my clients, who include teens and adults, to find personal strength while building healthy self-perceptions. My experience includes helping clients heal from childhood or adult trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, loss, and issues with assertiveness. I have personal and professional experience supporting women through pregnancy and postpartum challenges.

*Immediate openings and telehealth offered* Want to feel whole again? We specialize in the promotion of satisfying, secure and close relationships, both to ourselves and our loved ones. CCHC focuses on harmonious relationships, emotional calm, and abundant self-worth. We appreciate the impact that connection has on our mental, emotional, and physical well-being - when our relationships are going well, we have the confidence and energy we need to tackle the challenges of life. Sessions can explore ways to heal unresolved issues/pain, know who you are, ask for what you need, and access your resilience in moments of stress.

Therapy can be beneficial regardless of your well-being. Whether you have personal struggles, family problems, or need a mental health check, therapy can be helpful. I believe everyone has the ability to overcome or deal with problems regardless of how big they might seem, and therapy can facilitate desired growth and personal goals. I view working with a therapist as a way of gaining insight on the issues that are present, and as a way to make a plan for improving mental well-being.

Close your eyes and imagine your life (or your child's life) as you wish it was. What is different about the life you are currently leading? Damaged relationships? Trauma? Anxiety? Depression? Grief? It can be scary and difficult to navigate life stressors, challenges, losses, and disappointments. I have worked with children, teenagers, and adults for greater than 10 years to address the barriers of their past and present that are impacting their lives and keeping them from a healthier and more enjoyable future.

I specialize in the treatment of adolescents, adults, couples, families because these are the building blocks of who we are and what we become. and group therapy. As a retired military member, I specialize in working with military members (active and veterans) and their families for over 10 years. I work with those seeking to conquer mood disorders, anxiety, self-esteem and self-worth issues, life transition issues, and adjustment disorders. I also assist those looking to develop or improve skills regarding couple's communication, marital and family relationships, and parenting.

It takes a lot of courage to be vulnerable in the face of all the issues life throws our way. Sometimes these issues seem out of our control and impossible to resolve. These hardships force us to neglect our emotions, resulting in depression, anxiety, anger and more. Therapy brings healing and provides an outlet for you to express your feelings, work out problems in a healthy way and learn methods and tools to be able to become autonomous and gain control of your life. No matter what season of life you are in, together we can work through your issues and achieve the goals you want.

If you are scouring over these therapist sites, you are in the market to find some help. It can be daunting to call a therapist you have never met and try to find someone to understand you. You should take your time, interview therapists and find a good fit. It is okay to shop and to decide not to make an appointment. Or, if you choose to call and come in, please get to know me in the first session. Ask questions. I will outline the way I work, explain my philosophy and help you voice your goals for treatment. I will listen but will also tell you what I think. If directness is for you, I am your therapist.

I am not a traditional clinician and do not strive to be. I have respect for the complexities of life, especially the challenges that are presented to children, adolescents, and families. I am appreciated for my relatability, empathy, strong advocacy skills, transparency, and for telling it like it is! With years of experience in the mental health field, I use an integrative approach to therapy. I believe the power of the therapeutic relationship can begin the process of healing and discovery, and I seek to create a safe space for collaboration, exploration, and inclusion.

I am currently working towards my licensure as Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and certification as a Certified Sex Offender Treatment Provider (CSOTP) in the state of Virginia. In 2017 I graduated from Marymount University in Arlington, Virginia with two master’s degrees in Forensic Psychology and Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I completed my Practicum at a non-profit serving individuals with dual diagnosis mental health and substance abuse disorders. I later completed my two semester internship at Counseling and Forensic Services, Inc – Where I am currently working as a Resident.

I view therapy as a collaboration between myself and the client. I rely on my client's knowledge about themselves and their identified strengths, in combination with my knowledge and application of different treatment models, assisting the client in formulating goals and making healthy changes in their life. I understand the importance of connecting easily and genuinely with a client, helping them to feel comfortable in the therapeutic process and successful in treatment.

Common problems that bring people to therapy are such things as anxiety, depression, loss, relationship difficulties, life transitions and trauma. I use a psychodynamic approach to get an understanding of deeper issues that may underlie these present day problems. My perspective is informed by attachment and trauma focused models, based on the premise that events in one’s personal history can affect present day functioning. I will work with you to formulate a plan to change long standing problems with behaviors and negative perceptions, and to achieve a greater sense of well being.

I am a Resident in Counseling and National Certified Counselor who is working on becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of VA. I am a dedicated/passionate professional who believes in the healing power of connection, change, and individual empowerment. My approach is based in 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, compassionate, empathic, confidential, and collaborative space where clients are encouraged to take the time for themselves.

Psychological and psycho-educational testing can be useful in identifying a variety of clinical concerns, including Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), intellectual disabilities, learning disabilities, Autism spectrum disorders, mood disorders, anxiety, and psychosis. I rely on multiple sources of information, such as tests of personality and behavior, ability or intelligence, and personal and collateral interviews. I strive to be thorough, objective, well reasoned, and understandable in my feedback to clients.

At The Center for Connection, Healing & Change we work with children, teens, and families. Our therapists are skilled and trained in working with children, each offering a different area of specialty, allowing us to work with a wide variety of challenges that children and families face. We work with relationships, behavioral problems, trauma, life transitions, somatic issues, and emotional challenges. As each family is different, we help you find solutions that fit you and your unique situation. A full description of the areas we work with can be found on our website - www.thecenterforconnection.com.