Domestic Abuse Therapists in Woodbridge, VA

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.

Karen has over 24 years of experience as a professional counselor and has a B.S. from Liberty University and a M.A. from Marymount University. My areas of expertise include trauma, crisis intervention, abusive behaviors, life issues, mood disorders, and codependency. I am an interactive, solution-focused therapist.

The world is a rough place. People are exhausted, frustrated, isolated, hurt, sad, afraid or overwhelmed by the time they seek therapy. If you can relate to any of those words, I may be the right therapist for you. I believe in treating the whole person, not just one part. We will create a working partnership that will help you grow in a deeper understanding of yourself so you can become a stronger, healthier person. I believe in helping individuals develop skills and tools that they can use for a lifetime. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Work with over 17 years of experience working with mental illness, addiction, and trauma.

My goal is to help my clients to create more meaningful and enjoyable lives for themselves by helping them uncover/realize the potential they have to solve their own problems. Together we will talk, evaluate, and process these issues to enable a better understanding of YOU. I put an emphasis on having a safe place to process desires and disappointments while allowing you to learn new ways to approach current challenges. This is achieved by utilizing proven counseling techniques, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Your concerns and experiences are unique to you and together we will set achievable goals.

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.

I am a Marine veteran and earned my Master's Degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. Additionally, I am certified as a Licensed Professional Counselor in the states of Maryland and Virginia. Although I specialize in working with adults and adolescents struggling with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and trauma, I also work with a wide variety of persons including individuals, couples, families, underserved, international, minorities, as well as military personnel and their families.

I am a dedicated/passionate and caring professional counselor 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, 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.

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.

Seeking out treatment is a crucial step towards achieving your desired state of well-being. Therapy is a tool that enables growth by allowing and/or enhancing self-awareness and making positive/desired changes. Therapists are not one-size-fits-all, so it is crucial to find the right therapist for you. I am currently a Resident in Counseling and working towards licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia. My approach to therapy is eclectic, using evidence-based techniques that have been proven effective and adapting my approach to each client's unique needs and treatment goals.

My unconditional passion for the Mental Health field is beyond measures. I have worked with a dynamic age range, but mostly specialize in the ages of 11-35 years of age. I provide services to clients that have struggled with behavioral issues, mental health issues, addictions, active psychosis, psychological disorders, genetic disorders, crisis stabilization purposes, substance abuse , and much more. My motto for all my clients is that I do not have a magic wand to ensure all issues will disappear in the blink of an eye, but I do have the patience, endurance, and heart to create change in any individual's life that I may encounter.

In mental health since 1987, I have been in private practice since 2000. I offer competence and caring in a supportive, safe, inclusive and confidential environment. My varied experience offers me insight into a wide range of areas. I custom craft a growth and learning experience for each individual, family and intimate relationship. Special training in the areas of substance abuse and couples counseling allows me to work with challenging and difficult issues with skill and caring. I promise to provide each client with the maximum potential for growth and healing. Please call me at (703) 499-9889 to speak to me directly.

Compassionate, Bilingual Therapist uniquely trained to treat the sensitive needs of the whole person, integrating Spirituality with Psychology in helping you overcome personal obstacles to living your best life! Specializing in inner healing, resolving simple and complex marital issues, career changes, midlife and adolescent struggles, treating depression, anxiety, PTSD, sexual abuse and domestic violence . I also offer Clinical Assessments for Immigration Situations dealing with Asylum, Hardship Waivers, U Visa and VAWA cases. Christian Counseling available upon request.

I have worked with military members and their families for over twenty years. I have extensive experience with deployment, reunification, domestic violence , child abuse , childhood trauma, military trauma, addictions, depression and anxiety. I also work with couples who believe that participating in counseling is their last resort; issues with parenting children with challenging behaviors and adolescents that are having difficulties with socially interacting.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 22 years of clinical experience. I believe counseling is a partnership to help you heal, change, and grow. This partnership is built on mutual trust and respect. I am an Army veteran and a military spouse and have over 12 years of experience working with active duty service members, veterans and their families around transition, trauma and substance abuse . I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and an approved Counselor Supervisor and have training and experience in counseling individuals, groups, families, addictions, and survivors of trauma and disasters.

As a psychotherapist with over 30 years in the field of counseling, social work, substance abuse and mental health. My focus is to help clients work on “Letting Go" of past hurt, trauma, release negative feelings and open up to personal growth. Clients will find the office to be welcoming, safe, respectful, and non-judgmental. This structure is designed to allow the client to experience freedom as they explore the journey to find meaning, understanding, and purpose. I provide guidance using psychological modalities and techniques to help the client change thoughts, change emotions, change behaviors and change their lives.

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..

I'm a person-centered, clinical generalist who is passionate about helping my clients through their various life transitions, be it career change, grief and loss, premarital and couples, divorce and relationship transitions to include partner betrayal, family of origin (FOO) issues, veterans reintegration to civilian life, pre-deployment and post-deployment transitions, pursuit of life purpose, christian counseling, trauma, sex addictions and sexualized trauma, healthy sexuality, anger management, substance abuse , dual diagnosis, parenting skills and family team building, domestic violence (DV) transition, forensic work with courts, divorce mediation, clinical supervision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counseling, and Critical Incident Stress Debriefings (CISD)