Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Woodbridge, VA
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Counseling and Forensic Services Inc.
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LPC, CSOTP, LMFT, MA
Verified
Verified
The philosophy of the practice is to empower individuals to cope with, and solve, their problems, accentuating their strengths and unique capabilities. Systems,
cognitive
-behavioral, relapse prevention and solution focused techniques are used to help people move on with their lives as quickly as possible. CFS treats all types of problems including depression, anxiety, substance abuse, major mental health disorders, issues related to development, including divorce, empty nest syndrome, family reunification, aging, and young families with children and adolescents.
Megan Krenz
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I utilize a variety of therapeutic approaches tailored to meet the client’s needs, including, but not limited to,
CBT
(
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy), DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy), and play therapy.
The human experience, which is filled with ups, downs, and challenges for all of us, can be more manageable with the support and connection of other people. My goal is to help my clients navigate their experiences. Although reaching out for help can be challenging, you’ve already taken the first steps toward improving your well-being.
Athena Campbell
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified
Verified
I utilize
Cognitive
-Behavioral Therapy (
CBT
), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Existential and Humanistic Theories.
Hello! I am a current LPC Intern at Counseling and Forensic Services. I have experience working with clients regarding trauma, life adjustments, school, anxiety, stress, depression, and more. Finding someone you can trust to take this next step with is so important, and I'm happy to help you along this journey! All I ask is that you come to session as open-minded as possible and be accepting to change!
Nailah Washington
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, LPC-R
Verified
Verified
She is well versed in LGBTQIA2S+ Informed Care, Sex Therapy,
CBT
, Positive Psychology, trauma informed care and EMDR with a multicultural approach providing a nonjudgmental environment to treat clients from every cultural worldview.
Nailah earned a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Currently, she is a Board Registered Resident in Counseling in the Commonwealth of Virginia. She specializes sexual dysfunction, sex education, intimacy issues, paraphilias, LGBTQIA2S+ community, trauma, gender dysphoria, transgender, the entire spectrum of sexuality and gender constructs.
K Lane & Associates LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified
Verified
Some of the approaches that I utilize are
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused, Trained in EMDR.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who enjoys working with high school teens, college age students and adults. I have over 10 years of experience offering counseling and therapy to diverse populations in Northern Virginia and in North Carolina. I provide an altruistic and pragmatic style of therapy that seems to appeal to all. I can provide clinical supervision in VA and DC.
Pamela Marshall
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I employ Psychodynamic Therapy,
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy, and Brief Solution-focused Therapy.
Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired? Do you feel that no one understands you? Who or what are you missing? Do you know the reasons you behave the way you do? Are you crippled by fear or lacking social skills? Has relationship issues? Well, you are not alone; I am here to help you through this!
Waitlist for new clients
Diminga Duke-Pratt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I use a person centered approach and will use the following evidence-based interventions:
cognitive
behavior therapy, solution focused, motivational interviewing, and trauma focused.
I am an LCSW who specializes in anxiety, depression, women’s issues(perinatal and postpartum) cultural/racial issues, and individuals dealing with everyday stress. I treat teenagers and adults from various cultural backgrounds. I believe that my job as your therapist is to provide a safe and supportive space for you to share your experiences, thoughts, feelings and goals without judgment. I want to help clients be the best versions of themselves and to assist them with finding their voice and their inner strength.
Counseling and Forensic Services, Inc.
Resident in Counseling, MA
Verified
Verified
More specifically, I tend to favor a psychodynamic approach, in addition to
Cognitive
-Behavioral Therapy (
CBT
), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing.
Because no two clients are exactly the same, my treatment plans are tailored to each individual. I approach each client as I would a puzzle, where the end goal is to assemble all of the relevant pieces together for a consolidated picture. While I work with my clients to gain insight on what their past has brought to their present, I also tailor my approach by evaluating what is happening in the here and now. Having worked for the Victim Witness Program at the Commonwealth Attorney of Virginia’s office, I have experience in working with trauma/PTSD, as well as stress, family conflict, anxiety, depression, and self esteem.
Melissa Walker
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Utilizing Solution Focused Therapy,
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy and the Gottman Method techniques, my aim is to help you uncover and heal from the experiences that you have encountered in your life and relationship, so you can get IN SYNC and ready to live your best life.
I'm so glad you're here. I believe that we all have the potential to be our best selves, and it is my honor and privilege to help you get there. I am a Marriage and Family Therapy Intern who specializes in helping couples rebuild intimacy and trust, women navigate life, and individuals who struggle with anxiety. The goal is to help you regain your self-esteem, your self-worth and regain the confidence you need to fall in love with yourself again.
Kailyn Slade
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Kailyn uses
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy, Strengths- Based, and Solution Focused Therapy.
Kailyn is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with about 7 years of experience providing mental heath services to children, adolescents and families. Kailyn has spent the last few years working with teens in a Partial Hospitalization Program providing individual, family and group therapy to adolescents struggling with anxiety, depression, self harm, and parent child relationship issues. She went on to work in the Private Day level of care in the school system working with teens. She is currently working in Fairfax County Public Schools as a School Social Worker.
Sharlene Hamilton
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CCMHC
Verified
9 Endorsed
Verified
9 Endorsed
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and an approved Counselor Supervisor, experienced in providing therapy to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I help 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 behavioral Issues. I use a variety of techniques to include
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy techniques to guide clients through their challenges.
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Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
I use a collaborative/personalized approach, with aspects of
cognitive
behavior therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.
Life presents challenges with the power to help us grow, yet we often get stuck or hurt in the process. Are you currently finding more problems than solutions? Do your thoughts, emotions, and memories lead to pain and poor decisions? Diving inward may be the first step to moving forward. Whether you’re an adult, a teen, or couple—a safe therapeutic space can help you unravel the different factors hindering your ability to break through barriers (e.g. addiction, trauma, relationship issues, mood disorders, poor coping skills, anxiety, etc.).
Carilyn Pasierb
LPC Intern
Verified
Verified
I understand that life can be extremely overwhelming at times and, on some days, may even feel unbearable, but I am here for you. My goal is to help you work through whatever issues or stressors you may be experiencing, while promoting a safe and therapeutic environment for you to freely express yourself. I work from a
cognitive
behavioral therapeutic approach and am passionate about positive psychology. I am a firm believer in that you can achieve what you believe - the mind is extremely powerful, which is why it is important to fill it with positivity.
Logan Clark Taylor
Resident in Counseling, MA
Verified
Verified
Through my forensic work I have a solid understanding of
CBT
, which can provide tools to understand your thought process and change your behavior.
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.
Not accepting new clients
Crossroads Healing & Wellness, LLC
Resident in Counseling, MA
Verified
Verified
Whether you are dealing with the grief of a loved one, relationship or self-esteem issues, stress, anxiety, depression, or trauma, therapy can be vital in helping you learn ways to reduce symptoms and manage behavior that affect your mental well-being. As a therapist, I can support you in all these areas by working with you to improve upon the coping skills you already have and by providing additional skills to cope. I have experience working with a wide range of ages, e.g., children, adolescents, adults, and senior who present with a ride range of diagnoses. I use an integrative treatment approach that includes primarily
CBT
.
Lisa B. Xantus
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I use a variety of therapeutic approaches including but not limited to
Cognitive
Behavior Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, DBT, Play Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy.
I believe in working in partnership with clients, utilizing their inner strengths to help them sort out their challenges in order to achieve their goals. My passion is helping individuals, families and couples to learn how to rebuild their lives and relationships by overcoming obstacles.
Sahair Monfared
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
My orientation to psychotherapy is integrative; I recognize the value of psychodynamic,
cognitive
behavioral and family approaches. I have come to believe that no one approach is necessarily the best. Each individual is unique, so the therapeutic approach that is used should reflect the needs of the client. By tailoring therapy to fit the needs of each individual, an atmosphere is created in which the client feels secure to explore his or her feelings. I have worked in many different treatment settings, and with diverse population of adults and adolescents. I have experience treating individuals, couples, and families.
Rita M Romano
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I pull from a number of different approaches, such as the Gottman approach, solution-focused therapy,
cognitive
behavior therapy, positive psychology and mindfulness; and tailor my approach to the individual or couple at hand.
I have a healthy respect for the difficulties and complexities of life and will provide a non-judgemental environment for individuals or couples to explore solutions to the problems they face. The most common issues I work with are depression, anxiety, trauma and relationship problems. I like to look at what is working in a person's life and to promote wellness, as opposed to focusing on pathology or sickness. I find that once an individual focuses on specific goals, it does not take a long time to make significant movement in a positive direction.
Selina Farmer
Resident in Counseling, MA, MHA, MLD
Verified
Verified
As a Resident in Counseling, I am passionate about quality, compassionate, patient-centered care emphasizing cultural competency and underserved populations. Experience working with various populations helping to treat issues from grief, anxiety, and trauma. When appropriate, I incorporate art into my therapeutic sessions and am committed to helping my clients cultivate a space for healing and growth. My methodology includes mindfulness, positive psychology along with
cognitive
behavioral therapy. A focus on a collaborative approach to helping empower my clients to set and reach their therapeutic goals.
Alice A. Jimenez
Licensed Professional Counselor, LLM, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
I am trained in EMDR, Guided Imagery, Ericksonian Hypnosis, EFT,
Cognitive
/Behavioral, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy and Mindfulness.
I believe in helping those who come to my office with compassion and understanding in an atmosphere conducive towards healing, where there is no room for judgment or criticism. In psychotherapy, my clients find an opportunity to go within, tap into issues that are unresolved and explore endless possibilities to make necessary changes that add meaning to their lives. It is a journey of self-discovery for clients who are willing to take the necessary steps towards self-awareness, mood-regulation and self-actualization.
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists
How does cognitive behavioral therapy work?
Cognitive behavioral therapy works by exploring how your thoughts affect your emotions and experiences. CBT helps you identify distortions in your thinking. For example, you may tend to jump to the worst case scenario (catastrophizing) or think in extremes (all-or-nothing thinking). A therapist can teach you how to push back against those thoughts to ultimately change your feelings and behavior for the better. They can also provide coping skills to better deal with stressors and challenges.
When do I know to seek treatment with cognitive behavioral therapy?
It’s reasonable to consider cognitive behavioral therapy if you struggle to manage difficult emotions or behaviors to such an extent that you are not getting the most out of life on a day-to-day basis. If you want a shorter term, concrete, skills-based approach, CBT is a great option. (By contrast, other types of therapy may devote more time to exploring your past and its effects.) The decision to seek CBT also depends on the condition you’re treating; CBT is an effective treatment for anxiety, depression, trauma, and many other disorders.
How can I find a cognitive behavioral therapist for someone else?
To find a cognitive behavioral therapist for someone else, you may want to begin by discussing the person’s problem, researching cognitive behavioral therapy, and assessing whether the approach is the right fit. You could then reach out to a few cognitive behavioral therapists in this directory, explain the scenario, have a consultation with those available, and determine who could be a good match.
Why is CBT such a popular form of therapy?
CBT has become a popular form of therapy because it is effective and accessible. Robust research has demonstrated that CBT is an effective treatment for many mental health conditions. And CBT can be learned in relatively few sessions, which means that many people can engage in the process, afford it, and see results quickly. It involves learning concrete skills such as disputing unhelpful thoughts; these skills can also be taught and spread widely.