If a person is experiencing difficulty in their spirituality, they may benefit from counseling. Some therapists and counselors specialize in religious denominations and beliefs. Depending on what the person is experiencing, they may seek therapy from a person who more fully understands their religious or spiritual beliefs.
Available Treatment Options
Counseling interventions include offering a safe, validating space for people to question their beliefs, mindfulness interventions for self-discovery, or existential interventions for assisting folks in grappling with life’s “big questions.”
Therapists Who Specialize in Helping Those Who Struggle With Spirituality
In my practice with the Northern Virginia Older Adult Counseling, LLC, I address the unique challenges of older adults with anxiety, depression, grief recovery and overcoming resistance to change. Additionally, I support families in navigating needs and options through professional assessments, care planning services, and facilitation of family meetings with difficult conversations. My therapeu...
My passion has always been to help restore hope to others and help them work to overcome obstacles that stand in the way of their relationships and life goals. I enjoy working with a wide variety of clients, and I have experience working with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, grief and relationship issues. I also do marriage counseling, and I have training in the Gottman method. ...
**Note: I am not currently accepting new patients.** We are all in trouble. Some of us are anxious, trying to avoid trouble at all costs. Some of us start trouble with loved ones for reasons we can't understand. Some of us get into trouble at school or at work. And many of us are troubled by past traumas that we can't seem to shake. My aim in therapy is to partner with you around your goals and...
I use traditional clinical approaches to therapy as well as alternative, Eastern practices, including Somatic therapy and Mindfulness to develop a creative approach to helping you integrate and heal. Specializing in womens issues, infertility and post pardum, self-esteem and relationship issues. Somatic experiencing is a body oriented approach to healing trauma and other stress disorders. The...
Are you experiencing the strain and stress of unresolved issues/conflict? It may be a long-standing childhood trauma or family problem or recent stressor. You may be feeling anxious, depressed, and feel lost in the maze of confusion as days, and weeks go by with no resolve. First sessions can begin immediate steps to slow down the anxiety and ease the pain. Problems can be an opportunity for...
Do you find yourself repeating cycles and patterns? Wondering how you got to this place? Desiring something different or more for your life, your family, your relationships? Knowing that there is more to life than what you are experiencing? If you answered yes to any of these questions, counseling can provide a safe place to be yourself, explore these areas, receive support and validation. I ha...
I believe the most important element for positive change is the relationship between the therapist and client. If the client can truly trust their therapist, he or she can allow themselves to explore, heal, and integrate all aspects of themselves. This leads to a feeling of wholeness and relief from anxiety, depression, low self esteem, and other issues. I use intuition and compassion, in addit...
Life has a unique way of presenting opportunities for growth and change. These opportunities manifest themselves as challenges that no matter how great or small, lead to a journey on what appears to be a dimly lit road less traveled. No matter how bleak or lonely the voyage, you can find hope in knowing you are not alone. Counseling is a way to shed light on your path. With grace, we can walk t...
Hi there--I'm Leyla! First, kudos to you for taking this step--finding a therapist isn't easy! It's my goal to provide you with a compassionate and creative space to work together on whatever may be holding you back or weighing you down. My philosophy in therapy is based on this belief: We are all entitled to love ourselves wholly and deeply. There's a lot that disconnects us from ourselves and...
Human beings are capable of facing great challenges in our lives because we are built for survival. However, Self-Actualization requires not only seeing ourselves in the clear light of day, but also facing our shadows in the dark nights of our lives. I believe that three qualities: Vision, Resilience, and Vitality; in equal measure, are essential to a life that is authentic to our true values a...
My ideal client is one that is truly looking to find the wellness and joy in life, searching within to find the answers for them that will complete them while facing the reality of the life they are living and a willingness to make the changes that need to be made for the life they want. Over the years I have worked in different areas, Grief and thanatology, addictions, gay, lesbian and...
In our work together we will maintain a comfortable, respectful atmosphere while exploring your concerns and tailoring an approach that fits your specific needs. In a world that can divide us, I work with people to focus on the positive attributes in their relationships and to explore forgiveness for the mistakes that are made along the relational journey. I have over 25 years of clinical...
I am a high energy, solution focused therapist that motivates and inspires my clients. I am strength based and help people find all the good within themselves. My ideal client is highly motivated and usually very frustrated with their inability to mange their self destructive behaviors. I have over 20 years of experience with all types of eating disorders. I especially enjoy working with Binge...
Therapy can empower you to cope with and improve a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, relationships, loss, low self-esteem, past trauma, identity issues, and insecurities. My gentle, strengths-based approach will help you recognize the best in yourself and tolerate difficult feelings, while promoting changes in your life. I have a nonjudgmental attitude and appreciate each...
Welcome to Cultivate: a warm and inspiring path to wholeness. Here at Cultivate, we understand that there are seasons in each of our lives when we are left feeling out of touch with ourselves, functioning poorly in our relationships, or crippled by anxiety, depression, trauma, or addiction. We provide each person we encounter with an inviting and enriching, therapeutic environment, enabling...
