Teletherapy for Virginia

صحّتنا العقلية والنّفسيّة أمرٌهامٌ للغاية، لكنّنا غالبًا ما نضعه في المرتبة الثّانية أو حتّى الثّالثة في سُلّم الأولويّات في حياتنا، فيما نعطي الأولويّة "لأشياء أكثر أهمية" برأينا. كونك الآن تتصفّح صفحتي الإلكترونيّة هذا يعني أنّك قد بدأت التفكير في إعطاء الأولويّة لصحّتك العقليّة وسلامتك العاطفية. نحاول أحياناً "السّيطرة على عواطفنا" لأننا نريد أن نركّز على أشياء أخرى في حياتنا، مثل العمل والمدرسة والأسرة والعلاقات. نفعل ذلك من دون أن نُدرك أنّ أعراضنا النفسيّة تظهر في كل مجال من مجالات حياتنا. عندما يحدث ذلك، عندئذٍ فقط نشعر بأنّ حزنَنا، قلقَنا، غضبنا، ذكريات الماضي... قد بدأ يؤثّر فعلاً على قدرتناعلى العمل والعيش بشكل طبيعي.

العمل مع البالغين والمراهقين من خلفيات متنوعة. إذا كنت تعاني من الاكتئاب والقلق والحزن والتكيف مع الثقافة الجديدة أو الصدمة ، يمكنني مساعدتك في إدارة القضايا اليومية مثل إدارة الإجهاد ، والصعوبات الشخصية ، وتحولات الحياة ، والقضايا المهنية ، والصراعات الأخرى التي تؤثر على قدرتك على الاستمتاع بالحياة. التكيف الثقافي هو تحد فريد يواجهه العديد من المهاجرين. يمكن أن توجهك خلفيتي وخبرتك الفريدة في إجراء انتقال ثقافي سلس.

Dealing with significant losses, feeling trapped, or uncertain about handling emotions? Adjusting to changes can be difficult; life's trials may bring exhaustion and stress. With training in EMDR therapy, I am here to guide you through these times.

Do you suffer from depression, anxiety? Do you have issues assimilating in a new culture? Are you a member of the LGBTQ and have issues? Are you unable to advance socially, academically, or professionally? Do you want a professional to listen to you?

I like to work with children. My ideal client is 4-10 years old. Children tell you what irks them through play and they are much less complicated than adults. I like to provide them with a holding environment in which they feel safe. I like to offer them back their feelings articulated and watch the look of recognition and thrill on their faces. I am also particularly interested in working with Arab American families: with mothers and their children. I speak Arabic and I think there is much need for mental health counseling in this community.

Life’s journey often brings a complex mix of challenges and transitions that can impact anyone, regardless of their background or experiences. My clients are individuals facing the multifaceted difficulties of adapting to significant life changes, managing stress, anxiety, depression, and healing from trauma and past adversities. They are people from all walks of life who seek to understand and overcome their personal struggles to find balance, healing, and fulfillment. These individuals are looking for effective coping strategies, support in navigating their emotions, and guidance in building resilience and making life changes.

I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in a variety of settings including individual and group therapy. I have strong experience in working with adolescents and young adults struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, body image, school avoidance, interpersonal/relationship issues, trauma, and life transitions. I am bilingual and am able to provide services in Arabic, as well as English. I carry a strong foundation in person-centered therapy where I provide my clients with warmth, authenticity, and a safe environment.

Human beings are born with a desire to be seen, witnessed, and engaged in determining their life path. Yet, loneliness, identity struggles, and shame alienate us from our authentic self. My passion is supporting clients as they uncover their real self, their original self before shame and trauma, and find ways that feel authentic for healing and moving forward in life. I am interested in supporting the whole person – emotional, developmental, and life-transitions.

The journey of life that we all embark on from the time we are born is filled with many significant events, some we anticipate and some that come by surprise. Being able to navigate the stepping stones that we continuously take can get overwhelming at times. I am honored to provide you with support, guidance, and a safe space. I am a bilingual therapist (English/Arabic.) I am a certified Prepare/Enrich facilitator. I work with couples, families, and individuals 18 years and older. I am ready to sit with you, hold space and walk with you within your transformative journey.

I believe that we all strive to be more authentic in our lives but sometimes get lost along the way. Together, you and I will explore your concerns at your pace and try to get more clarity. I work with individuals and how they view themselves, others, and their world. I am committed to working with you to foster greater insight and improve your agency in your life. I also collaborate with people in relationships to help them reconnect and communicate better. I'm also getting trained in sex therapy, as well as couples' therapy.

Do you love your partner yet hate your recurring conflicts? You ask yourself “why” only to come up empty-handed, or blaming your partner. It is not a mystery. A tandem approach to relationship conflict management and resolution is in order: effective communication leading to understanding and conflict management through principled collaborative negotiation. You and your partner are evolving beings. The resulting friction in the form of arguments/fights can be addressed by learning strategies to allow flexibility for growth while strengthening the foundation of your togetherness.

Losing a loved one can be the most difficult time in your life. Emotions are often surprising in their strength or mildness. Grief often breaks a person completely from the inside out. Grieving is hard work, you can get worn out, and feel battered. It can take a lot longer to work through grief than most people realize. People around you may think it’s helpful for you to not talk or cry or focus on your loss but actually, this is just what people need to do. The goal is to not stay stuck, to move through it—and this is part of the process. Grief doesn’t get better by ignoring it and trying to ‘get over it.’

Do you feel alone and unsure of your purpose in life? Are you always feeling anxious or depressed? Do you find that living life and getting out of bed daily is a struggle and oftentimes impossible? I can help you by providing a compassionate, nurturing,and non-judgemental environment to express your deepest thoughts and feelings and explore ways to resolve the problems you encounter.

Family-of-origin challenges, 1st and 2nd generation American/immigrant experiences, emotional neglect and abandonment and career related stress are my specializations. I help clients learn to maintain neutral behavioral, navigate cultural identity issues, experience physical and emotional safety, develop connectedness with self and others, navigate career and financial stress. Ability to tolerate and manage distress; identifying that cause dysregulation; decreasing dissociating or numbing; and modifying or activating healthy behavioral responses are my clients' treatment outcomes. I use CBT/DBT, IFS and ACT as foundations.

Are you feeling down or stressed? Dr. Varkiani offers a caring, accepting approach to help you navigate through difficulties like depression, anxiety and trauma, relationship problems. and life transitions. She is currently accepting new clients for therapy (adolescents and adults) and for psychological testing (all ages). Please reach out if you would like a consultation; Dr. Varkiani looks forward to meeting you!

Teen Groups Open for Registration! Accepting new clients! I have over 16 years of clinical experience working with depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship problems, and divorce struggles. I'm relaxed and easy to talk to and ask thought-provoking questions that helps you think through issues without being judgmental. Helping people is my passion and I enjoy seeing clients feel better. It's hard to know where to set boundaries, as 'helping' those we love can often hinder their growth. Do we let go or is that a cop-out? I can help you take small steps towards effective changes.

Do you find that your pornography or sexual addiction is consuming your life? Is your partner's sexual compulsions damaging your relationship and sense of self? I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a Licensed School Counselor and a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist. I specialize in working with adolescents, individuals, and couples. I can help those struggling with Porn or Sexual Addiction, and help guide you towards overcoming these addictions. I also support Partners of sex/porn addicts by empowering and guiding you through the experienced betrayal trauma.

Do you feel anxious or depressed? Are you having difficulty dealing with grief? Is this affecting your relationships and overall happiness? Anxiety and depression can display in many ways but are some of the most common issues faced by people today. Therapy can help break the cycle of stress and aid in developing the necessary tools for a happy life. Call now to schedule an appointment with Nadia!

Are you wondering whether you should stay in your relationship? Do you need help healing from an abusive relationship? Have you been in a relationship with a narcissist that left you wounded and confused? Have you experienced childhood trauma that is hindering your growth and happiness today? I will help you heal from those life-changing experiences as I create a safe space and work with you on your most authentic and healthy self. We will understand how your past experiences are impacting your present life, help you fully live and thrive in the present, and grow to your fullest potential beyond what you have imagined for yourself.