Therapists in Virginia

Dr. Marlene Blyden is a skilled Resident in Counseling who has worked with children, adolescents, and adults with groups and individuals over the past 10 years. She has obtained a Master of Arts in Human Service Counseling and a Doctor of Education in Community Care and Counseling.

Have you tried other forms of traditional therapy to only be right back where you started? Let’s figure out what works well and expand on that. Let’s not waste years in therapy but instead come up with achievable goals and make long-lasting changes. Finally, let’s add in non-traditional integrated modalities like mindfulness and hypnotherapy.

Desiree Denton is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with experience working with culturally diverse populations of children, adolescents, families, and adults. Desiree utilizes multiple practices using trauma focused, evidence-based, person-centered, and strength-based approaches when providing individual and family therapy. These practices include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT); Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT); Motivational Interviewing; and mindfulness. Desiree has experience working with children with behavioral concerns, adjustment concerns, anxiety, depression, and ADHD, among other diagnoses.

If your Relationship has gotten off track, on the verge of separation or divorce I’m here to support you. I believe working together along with my training and compassionate approach can bring balance back into your life. I am available for late evenings and weekend appointments.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over forty years of experience working with children, adolescents, parents, families, couples, and adults. I am now focusing my work solely on wellness programming, facilitating Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Groups, Mindfulness Meditation, Mindful Parenting and Grandparenting classes, and Gentle Yoga Classes for Stress and Anxiety Reduction. In addition to providing wellness programming for families and individuals of all age groups at the office, I also offer outreach wellness programming to the local community.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 17 years of experience working with children, adolescents & their families in community mental health, non-profit & private practice settings. I earned my Undergraduate degree in Psychology from Virginia Tech in 2002 & my Master’s in Clinical Psychology from Missouri State University in 2005. As I gained experience in the field, I discovered my passion for working with children & families which led to me pursuing a Post Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Virginia Tech in 2012.

My special focus is disordered eating, including Binge Eating Disorder, ARFID, Bulimia, Anorexia, body dissatisfaction, chronic dieting and intuitive eating. I serve as a full-time therapist for Rock Recovery, a non-profit providing low-cost, accessible disordered eating care (Metro accessible). We offer individual and group therapy for VA, DC, and MD residents, as well as faith-based support groups nationwide, to help people find freedom and healing in their relationship with food and their bodies.

Our society today can be described as overstimulating, at best. Many of us are always ten steps ahead in the future or we are checking our rearview mirror constantly for our past. One thing I have come to realize is that we spend very little time in the present. Anxiety and depression can keep us from living and fulfilling our purpose, fulfilling our dreams, and living our life at our GOD-Given capacity. When you are lacking motivation, experiencing unexplained sadness, or being weighed down by the cares of the world, therapy can serve as a liaison between where you are and where you are trying to go. Let's release it today!

Kevin enjoys working with clients from diverse backgrounds, specifically children, adolescents and people in the LGBTQIA community. Life is unpredictable and full of unexpected challenges/adventures. Kevin finds meeting clients where they are in their journey is the most effective way to help them determine the best path for themselves. Exploring different triggers, barriers, and obstacles on each person’s unique journey can help clients find the way to re-write their own narrative and experience while providing them with the skills to manage the unexpected

I believe that valued change is possible and that reaching out for support is the first step. I am passionate about supporting people as they connect to their most authentic selves and create a more meaningful life. My primary focus includes working with individuals with eating disorders, anxiety, mood disturbances and a history of trauma and their families and supports. I enjoy working with families and parents by providing family therapy and parent coaching, as well as working with supports to include partners, parents and siblings, by providing individual therapy.

Are you looking for an affordable therapist with a unique skill set that can help you deal with everyday life stressors? Are you feeling in a downward spiral? Challenged with relationship issues that are weighing you down and your supportive network? If so, you have come to the right place!

Currently accepting new clients. I practice from the belief that humans are complex beings with amazing capabilities. Obstacles and challenging situations can block us from using our capabilities to their full potential, changing the ways we think, the ways that we live our lives, and the ways in which we relate to others. As a clinician, I believe that therapy can be used as a resource to for living out our potential. Everyone is capable of change, and I act as a resource for individuals in need to work through the limitations of health burdens, social injustices, relationship problems, and the other challenging issues.

Do you feel dissatisfied with your relationship? Are you tired of feeling disconnected and out of sync with your partner? Do you wish you could find and follow your gut? We all have periods in our life where we need help navigating difficult situations, decisions, the day-to-day stressors, and our relationships. I work with my clients to help them regain a feeling of self control, personal worth and goal attainment. I have over 15 years of experience working with individuals and couples in outpatient and community mental health settings as both a therapist and a leader.

Do you feel alone and misunderstood in your relationship? Are you wanting to get past the same predictable argument? Or maybe you'd like to make some improvements in your relationship or get back to a place where you had a better connection? Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT) has been shown in studies to help the majority of distressed couples recover. I am certified in EFT and can help you and your partner create a more consistent connection.

Have you felt out of sync, unable to communicate clearly, frustrated and wanting to try something different but unhappy with what you've tried? I enjoy helping folks learn new ways of communicating, finding new perspectives to barriers and working through individual or relationship struggles to have their needs and wants met. If you are having difficulty making it through your everyday, dealing with the stresses of life, or managing anxiety and depression; I can help. I will help you learn new coping skills using your own personal strengths to assist you with enhancing your quality of life.

Welcome! I’m so glad you are reaching out! Finding a therapist who is able to listen and understand your particular needs is key. When I meet with you for the first time, I want to learn who you are as a person. What matters to you? What is your life story? Once I have a good understanding, we can decide jointly what approach is likely to help you most. When you come for counseling, you want to start to feel better right away. Using evidence-based coping skills from the first session, I help folks get some immediate stress relief. At the same time, we also can address any underlying issues to achieve more long-term gains.

Together the client and I chart a treatment plan that supports the client in using their skills and my knowledge. I am currently working with PTSD and the effects of early trauma on adult functioning. I am also now able to offer LCSW supervision for licensure in the state of Virginia. My experience includes general mental health, workplace issues, marriage counseling, adolescent issues, schools issues, and drug and alcohol assessment and treatment.