Addiction is a treatable, chronic disease. Genetics, brain chemistry, environmental factors, and life experiences all play a role in the disease, and past trauma is often at the root of many addictions. For many who struggle with addiction, it can be helpful to know that risk factors and levels vary by person, but like any chronic condition, focusing on the cause and the symptoms in treatment offer the best chance for recovery.
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As a therapist I hope to create a safe and nurturing environment that will facilitate healing and growth. My areas of specialty include interpersonal therapy, adolescence, depression and anxiety, parenting, grief counseling, crisis intervention, and time management skills. I have worked extensively as a school social worker and in more recent years I have been working with individuals with...
My philosophy on therapy is based on the power of introspection, understanding our relationships with others, and the knowledge that we all have the capacity to make changes in our lives. My belief is that my role as a therapist is to help you explore yourself in the setting of a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental environment. I will help you understand yourself better in the context of al...
If you're feeling high stress/anxiety or this exists within your relationship/family, I'm here to help cultivate a safe and secure environment to work on this with you. I'm here to help you understand yourself better; get to know yourself on a deeper level to cultivate deeper change. Those in a relationship who experience anxiety, I aim to help you feel more secure with your partner. I'm also h...
I incorporate a broad range of perspectives and clinical principles in an overall integrative approach to psychotherapy. At the foundation of my work is an appreciation of each individual's capacity to heal and grow and a respect for each individual's path. My desire is to assist people in living an authentic, self-aware, and satisfying life. In my couples work, I strive to assist each partner ...
Hello and Welcome! It takes courage to seek help. As a Social Worker, I work with older teens, adults, and seniors who struggle with trauma, stress, worry, depression, relationship issues, sexuality, gender identity, pain/illness, and life transitions. Often, what looks like a problem is actually an invitation to take a closer look, listen deeply, learn something new, heal wounds, or perhaps...
My passion is to bring healing to people through the therapeutic process. Working in a very sensitive area of therapy, I strive to maintain a safe place for my client to process and share experiences in individual and group sessions. Respecting the full dignity of the person, helping them to restore self-esteem and discover new tools for a successful recovery process. Whether you are dealing wi...
Hello! I believe counseling is a collaborative process between client and therapist. Supporting clients while they explore their issues and utilize their strengths is my first priority. I work with adults and adolescents struggling with anxiety, depression, relationships, substance misuse, grief and loss, adjustment to difficult life circumstances, and trauma reactions. I work from a...
I help people cope with challenges that hinder their ability to reach their full potential. Life is full of transitions, and can often become overwhelming when struggling with addiction, anxiety, depression, identity problems, and/or relationship stress. I primarily specialize in working with late-adolescent to adult males struggling to navigate a successful future - one that often times become...
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, practicing in Reston and McLean, Virginia. I earned my Doctor of Psychology degree at the George Washington University in Washington DC. I have extensive training in both therapy and testing, and I have provided mental health care across the country. I work with adolescents and adults, and I draw from a range of theoretical perspectives to meet my clients'...
Collaborative Health Center is a group practice with 13 clinicians with diverse backgrounds, specialties, training, and interests. We believe in offering an environment that most effectively nurtures growth and healing in our clients. We treat children, adolescents, families, and adults. While our practitioners' trainings are generalized, we have specialties in the areas of anxiety, depression,...
I use an effective combination of talk, play, and EMDR -- a powerful technique for healing trauma -- to alleviate my clients' anxiety, depression, and feelings of being stuck in old, painful patterns. Individuals, couples, and families have found a safe place in my practice to heal from relationship stress, loss, alcohol and substance use, even the damaging effects of childhood abuse. I special...
Sometimes people need to confide in others. Having experience with a wide variety of people and their unique cultures, family structures, occupations, faith traditions and other critical aspects of diversity adds to my practice capability. I enjoy assisting individuals, couples and families with their decision to engage life and love more effectively. My goal is to provide therapy in a positive...
I am committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and nonjudgmental environment where your well-being and personal growth are my priority. After empathically listening as you identify, explore, and gain understanding of the issues you are facing, we will work together to establish manageable goals that can help you better utilize your internal strengths and external resources while creating...
I am a warm caring psychotherapist with a direct approach with over 30 years of experience treating adults and adolescents. I empathize with how difficult it can be to speak with someone about very personal matters and I provide a caring and nurturing environment for patients. My specialties include eating problems, with an emphasis on binge eating, obesity, and anorexia. In addition depression...
Sometimes, when we hear the call of fate, we listen with an inner ear for quiet whispers of the soul. This call arrives in many forms. My consultation practice brings together Jungian analysis with expressive arts therapy. I offer a safe place for you to recognize your unique identity. In our work together, we will follow the varied threads of your story so you can weave and shape your own...
