Sleep or Insomnia Therapists in Woodbridge, VA

Dr. Carrera is an Army Veteran and clinical psychologist. Throughout her career, Dr. Carrera has provided psychological assessments for a wide variety of referrals and is trained in providing evidence-based treatments for a variety of complex mental health conditions with a special emphasis on treating anxiety, insomnia, and PTSD. Dr. Carrera has experience with consultation, performance enhancement education, and specialized coaching for career transition and leadership development. She is fluent in spoken and written Spanish and offers therapy and comprehensive psychological testing services in both English and Spanish.

Have you experienced a traumatic event? Have you felt depressed, anxious, irritable, numb, hopeless, worthless, hypervigilant, shame, mistrust, a loss of self, or emotionally overwhelmed? Are you experiencing nightmares, flashbacks, panic attacks, insomnia, headaches, or problems concentrating? Have you thought about or participated in self-destructive behaviors or felt a loss of self? You are not alone most victims of trauma experience some of these symptoms. You can become more present emotionally and psychologically for yourself, your family, and friends.

My treatment approach provides compassionate, effective help for the challenges you face. I offer evidenced-based solutions for helping adolescents, young adults, and adults address common issues in their lives. I am passionate about providing high quality behavioral health services to individuals. I have over 14 years of experience helping clients manage common social, emotional, and behavioral concerns. I treat an array of presenting concerns, such as depression, OCD, anxiety, mood issues, life transitions, grief, sleep concerns, parent-child conflict, and trauma.

Many people dealing with uncomfortable feelings, sleepless nights or having a hard time managing their stress have find some relief with counseling. I empower people to learn how to manage their symptoms and become the best versions of themselves.

I'm Stephanie King, a family nurse practitioner with 23 years of experience working in a variety of healthcare settings including: long term care facilities, in home care, inpatient, outpatient and nursing education. I received my BS and MS in Nursing at Hampton University where I graduated with honors. Outside of the office I split my time between my family, animals and various volunteer opportunities with the local VCNP, health department and YMCA summer camps.

We are the catalysts for our own change. My ideal client is one that is open to change, discovery and discussion. Each experience and challenge we face are a part of our story. My goal is to assist clients on their journey to becoming the best versions of themselves. Being able to work together to share new ideas, establish short-term/long-term goals and reflect on the progress is important in this journey. I have a passion for working with clients in a collaborative way that brings knowledge and resilience forward and celebrates their strengths while working through a culturally informed, trauma-focused and intersectional lens.

No matter who you are, life is always changing, filled with challenges, transitions, doubts, and sometimes successes. This is the human experience, and you do not have to go it alone. Counseling is an available resource to help hone your natural talents and skills to find vision, motivation, meaning, and resolve through your choices and experiences. With the support of a professional counselor there are no dead-end scenarios. I thoroughly believe in meeting clients where they are at, treating individuals with dignity and respect no matter who they are or where they come from, celebrating differences and individuality.

Our mission is "To empower individuals, couples, and families to break free from the chains that bind them, in order to create present and multi-generational changes that last forever." Indelible means that which cannot be undone; permanent."

Life can be so hard, but there is hope. Are you struggling to heal from past events? Have you lost hope that peace is even possible? Sometimes the assistance of a caring, trained professional is needed for the healing journey. Effective therapy is a collaborative process. Together we will explore your brain and body's dynamic interaction for self-healing to help overcome past trauma, learn how to remain in the present, while also planning for the future self you envision.

I wish life were as easy as the old song, "nothing but Blue Skies from now on". However, some of life's challenges are complex and we can often find ourselves stuck under gray skies. It would be my privilege to partner with you while we figure out how to get you and your loved ones unstuck.

If you're seeking support for anything from everyday challenges to deep-rooted traumas, I could be the therapist for you. Witnessing my clients' symptom improvement and self-care endeavors is incredibly fulfilling to me. I'm dedicated to assisting them in every possible way, offering diverse coping strategies within a non-judgmental, safe environment. My primary focus is on facilitating healing and progress. Reach out to schedule a complimentary 15-minute call to determine if we're a compatible fit. I am currently pursuing my MA in CMHC and am under the my supervisor is Jennie Polizzi (LPC&NCC, Phd Can, MS, Cert, BS).

My name is Shideh Sarmadi, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Virginia. My goal as counselor is to empower client to mindfully change their lives in a positive manner by focusing on recovery and welfare and promote healthy personal growth. I completed a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology in 1998 and earned a Master’s Degree in Community Counseling, focused on Multicultural Counseling in 2002 in University of North Carolina at Charlotte. experienced in variety of mental health settings including outpatient, inpatient, emergency services and psychiatric research.

As an EMDR Certified therapist, I am client-focused and with with adolescents, teenagers, college students and adults. I will be a non judgmental 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.

I have a deep commitment and personal passion to helping individuals overcome trauma while reclaiming their lives. I'm most experienced with trauma recovery, with a particular focus on survivors of domestic violence. My mission is to provide a safe, supportive space for you to explore your trauma-related challenges and work towards healing. I employ evidence-based trauma therapies and somatic experiencing techniques. My approach is individualized, emphasizing safety, trust, and collaboration throughout our therapeutic journey. I also offer canine animal assisted therapy and EMDR on a limited basis.

I wholeheartedly believe that the therapeutic process is a partnership. I am here to support individuals with their unique needs and make sure that each person who enters my office feels safe, heard, and valued. In a collaborative effort, I help find ways that will best support and fulfill the needs and goals of the individuals I serve.

By the time most people are seeking a therapist, they have been struggling with significant challenges that have not gotten better with time, effort, or the help of family and friends. As a clinical psychologist, I am passionate about connecting with people in that stuck place for which there are no easy answers and working together to find solutions. The key ingredient in my work is my capacity to establish a trusting, cooperative, confidential, safe, and non-judgmental partnership with you in which you can better understand what is going on and learn more effective ways of meeting your life's challenges.

We offer counseling and therapy services to adults, teenagers, and children struggling with anxiety and depression. Our integrative approach combines cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, mindfulness practices, and a holistic view of wellness. In-addition we specialize in helping busy professionals and parents navigate life's stresses and reconnect with their purpose and priorities.

Becoming a therapist has been my dream since I entered high school. Growing up within my family, I am known as the person everyone can go to with their issues, challenges, and struggles. The struggles, anxiety, depression, grief, and self-doubt we face with a therapeutic relationship can help bring healing and growth in those areas. My concern is to help families and individuals who feel drained and emotionally down have the support and help to bring them back to a stage of happiness and peace.

Established over 10 years ago, we originally opened as Prince William Family Counseling and provided the community with trustworthy therapy services in a safe, welcoming environment. In 2015 the agency was purchased and took on new ownership and we became Woodbridge Therapy Group. With the recent change in ownership, we have expanded our number of providers, added more services, and renewed our investment in the community.