Therapists Beginning With F in Virginia

One of my favorite things to do is understand how people work. This drives my treatment approach to include deep exploration of symptoms to get to the root of maladaptive patterns. I believe long term change stems from understanding and processing how one’s past is currently influencing one’s present. This includes a focus on using self-reflection and self-examination to explore and change the psychological root of emotional distress.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by life? Is its seemingly unrelenting pace and struggle burning you out? Are you feeling like you just can't take much more of the battle you're fighting? Walking through seasons of difficulty is physically and emotionally draining and can sometimes lead to hopelessness. But there is power in connection and partnership! With an experienced professional, unwavering support and steady commitment, your deep healing, improved functioning, and renewed perspective on life is possible.

I believe that therapy is a journey of self-discovery in search of positive change. This process is more effective in the presence of a respectful, safe and experienced professional. I have worked in the field for 20 years in various settings, and have always found the therapy experience to be a powerful time of self-awareness and empowerment for clients. In my work, I listen for patterns, clarify issues and help the client to search for meaning and strategies to make more effective life choices. I provide therapy for individuals working on understanding and managing depression, anxiety and anger.

I enjoy working with those struggling with depression, anxiety, and low self value during life's struggles. These issues can lead to loss of quality of life, and substance use / addiction issues. Helping others to see their worth and empower them to regain control of their lives in a positive direction is my mission. I look forward to working with the family as a whole and children, in particular those with different / additional needs. Aiding the family unit and the individual results in more positive quality of life for all involved. Creating a balance between family, children, trauma, addiction and special needs is my goal.

I have counseling experience with adults, children, and couples in areas to include Individual and Group Counseling Couples Counseling, Child Behavior and Development, Grief and Loss, Interpersonal Relationships, Life Coaching, Crisis Intervention, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Emotional Behavior Therapy, and using the Narrative Approach to aid others in achieving a greater well-being for themselves.

Are you ready to make changes to improve your life? As a licensed professional counselor, I can help you navigate the difficult challenges you face in your life. My practice focuses on you as whole person and provides resilience informed treatment that focuses and builds upon your strengths. I utilize a variety of therapeutic approaches that include somatic based (body-based), motivational interviewing, humanistic, and emotion-focused modalities. My main goal in working with any client is to meet them where they are in life, and teach tools to help the client live life in a more meaningful manner.

Hi! I believe that people do the best they can to manage the stressors and hurts in their lives. Are you still struggling? I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who is passionate about helping folks on their personal journey. Having a safe, compassionate space to build a trusting relationship is the foundation of the work we do together to help you thrive.

Are you struggling with navigating your emotions? Do the demands of life leave you feeling isolated, overwhelmed or create fear? I am here to help you gain insight and develop to the tools needed to thrive! I also specialize in supporting military related issues for loved ones during life transitions, relocations, deployments, separations, and the complex journey within the military community. Offering a personalized, empathetic, and evidence-based approach tailored to the unique life challenges as well as resilience of military life. Together, we'll navigate the path to strength, connection, and fulfillment!

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor working with clients in their early 20s to late 50s. Clients often come to their first session feeling stuck and uncertain about how to attain the life they want. Relationships and career stressors contribute to anxiety, leaving them confused about how to move forward. In therapy, I work with clients to value themselves, tune into their desires and dreams, and move in that direction. The first step toward change is often learning to treat ourselves with the same love and care we would show to a valued friend.

I am a native to SWVA with a background in yoga and creative arts. I love learning new things and working with clients to explore the most effective and engaging tools for their journey. I think that people are inherently motivated toward meaning, and that when we build curiosity for something (such as our mind or our suffering), it's harder to hate or be fearful of it. I'm interested in helping you to access your inner resources and live your life the way you want to live it. Healing is bold and unpredictable. It's a privilege to accompany you through the process.

I believe many of our emotional and relational difficulties are connected to the experiences we have growing up in our unique family systems. These experiences shape core beliefs about who we are and what we can expect from others. This work involves becoming unstuck emotionally and healing faulty relationship maps, losses, or traumatic wounds of the past. I can support you to resolve the unfinished business of the past so you don’t have to keep recreating it in the present and find that when clients create healing at the root cause, the symptoms are no longer needed. While pain and loss are inevitable, suffering is optional.

Sometimes a person experiences life events that bring up distressing symptoms experienced in both mind and body that prevent functioning or the ability to move forward towards goals and dreams. Often these distressing symptoms are tied to past trauma that will continue to hold that person back unless the trauma is identified and healed. Often clients report symptoms of anxiety and/or depression that are resistant to medications, and experience emotional overwhelm that interferes with their functioning.

I enjoy working with clients ages 16+ who are struggling with relationship distress, trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, and a variety of other issues. My areas of special interest are couple therapy, acceptance-based therapy (ACT), and assessment. I provide psychological testing/assessment for clients ages 6 and up. This includes psychoeducational assessment for accommodations at school.

When things feel too overwhelming it can feel impossible to deal with and become paralyzing. When these feelings feel too big to handle, it may be time to consider help. I currently work with adults and adolescents with a variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma, addiction/recovery, and other related issues. I am passionate about working with individuals who are driven to make positive changes in their life and are willing to push through even when it’s hard.

“The pessimist complains about the wind, the optimist expects it to change, but the realist adjusts the sails”. I have made it my mission to help people use the resources they have to reach their destinations. We may not have all of the resources we desire, but using my strengths based approach to counseling, we can realize and maximize the tools, resources, and supports we have available to us. This approach lends itself most beautifully to my work with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, women’s issues, pre and post partum related challenges, couples counseling and eating disorders.

Alex Fleche, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), has gained extensive experience since 2010 in working with adolescents, adults, and families in individual, group, and family therapy settings. Alex has come to believe in the inherent value and worth of all individuals, and the incredible ability of all people to persevere and thrive in the face of great challenges. Currently Alex specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for the treatment of anxiety disorders including anxiety, panic, phobias and OCD, as well as depression, bipolar disorder, and general life stress and transitions.

Relationships. We never really explicitly learn how to "do" this whole relationship thing, at least not in school. Are there rules for relationships? How about guidelines to help guide us? We know about general advice like when your aunt sits you down at the family reunion reminding you to just "be yourself," but how helpful are these generalities? If you're baffled, confused, frustrated, or simply wish you had a better relationship, you're not alone. In fact, you're part of the majority. And based on neuroscience, attachment theory, and ancient wisdom, you can improve and experience a better relationship.

Seeking therapy is a courageous choice. I would be honored to walk with you on your journey. I specialize in the treatment of eating disorders (anorexia nervosa, bulimia, binge-eating), and disordered eating. I have extensive experience treating: trauma, anxiety, depression, issues related to self-esteem, and relationship concerns. I am actively affirming and welcoming of LGBTQIA+ identities and sexual orientation. In our work together, I will encourage you to uncover your strengths, advocate for your needs, and help you reach your goals. I will provide support, humor, and a nonjudgmental perspective throughout our work together.

As a licensed clinical psychologist since 1997, I understand that the relationship and "fit" between client and therapist is paramount. I am a generalist, meaning that I work with clients from childhood to adulthood, in individual, family, couple's, and group therapy. I see clients dealing with issues including anxiety, conflict, depression, and relationship difficulties. In addition, I have an interest working with gay and lesbian clients. If you feel I can be helpful to you or someone you know, please feel free to contact me. I would be happy to discuss your unique situation in more detail.