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If you believe that you need more from your mental health provider, a whole person perspective, then Integrative Mental Health may be the right fit for you. Using individualized metabolic testing, nutritional therapies, dietary interventions and more, you can find answers to your biological and emotional wellness. As an integrative mental health provider, I use not only mental health counseling but also integrative health to ensure that you have all the tools to address your mental and physical...
Seeking out a therapist is hard, and yet you're here! You've already completed the first step and now we can work together on the next ones. If you are someone dealing with stress, depression, anxiety, emotional regulation difficulties, life transition issues, identity issues and development, self-esteem or peer relationship issues, or are living with ADHD or other types of neurodivergence, then you have come to the right place. With my background, training, and clinical experiences, I can assis...
Individual, couples, and family therapists helping to address big emotions, coping behaviors, and relationship satisfaction (with yourself or with others)!...
My goal is to offer clients a space to process feelings and concerns and an opportunity to be (gently) challenged in an effort to grow. Clients who seek my support often express a genuine longing to understand themselves on a deeper level and examine the unconscious patterns influencing their self-perception, relationships, and professional life. I enjoy working with adults and young adults seeking help with anxiety, depression, and trauma-related concerns....
Using a warm and encouraging space, I help clients feel supported, inspired, and empowered to make meaningful and lasting change. I often say that attending therapy is like cleaning out your emotional closet. At first, it may feel intimidating to sort through the things that have been building up for months, years, even decades. Maybe the piles seem a little overwhelming. Maybe you feel stuck. I'm here to help you take all of the clothes out, sort through them, and find a place for what is impor...
Anxious or traumatized by the political impact of the election on you or your loved ones? Dreading the family political discussions when you go home or when they call? Finding your authentic self as a college student or struggling to become your authentic self? Having difficulty in your relationships? Or just wondering how someone else you see on social media makes everything look so easy when you feel like you are falling apart? Well then, you are in the right place. Let’s talk about how we c...
Living with ADHD, anxiety, depression, or family members who are suffering from these can be exhausting and overwhelming. Our clinicians work with you to improve your daily functioning so you feel more motivated and able to identify and reach your personal goals. PRN Counseling offers customized mental health therapy services for ages 8-98! Our boutique Psychotherapy practice has been serving individuals, families, and couples in the DMV area since 2012, bringing more harmony and peace of mi...
Are you struggling to change? Do you feel trapped by depression, anxiety, traumatic memories, and self-loathing? Do these worries keep you awake at night? You are brave for seeking help for yourself or your loved one. I would be honored to join your struggle and guide you to healing. You may have already tried talk therapy and found it useless. While I'm happy to provide talk therapy, I also use evidenced-based techniques like EMDR (eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing) and CBT-i (co...
While I specialize in working with first responders, I enjoy treating diverse populations and have 15+ years of experience in community mental health. I primarily work from a trauma-informed approach to help clients understand how thoughts fundamentally shape their emotions, behavioral patterns, and responses to life’s challenges. As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and National Board Certified Counselor (NCC), I incorporate skills and practice into the therapy process. Using a persona...
I am a heavily convicted Person-Centered and Cognitive Behavioral therapist who prioritizes therapeutic rapport to foster a consistently safe environment for genuine exploration and expression of self. My scope of practice includes but is not limited to, anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, and grief. I wholeheartedly believe the process of therapy can change your life by first helping you feel understood and accepted, and second by learning (and sometimes unlearning) what is necessary to ...
I not only see couples and families but individual clients as well. My style of therapy is to work from a systems approach. A form of psychotherapy that looks at how individuals are impacted by the relationships with others. I also work with clients to connect interpersonally by creating an environment that allows clients to be seen and heard. I encourage and practice self-care and self-love. I look forward to working with you. I'm a therapist with Octave and Evernorth Behavioral Care Group. ...
I believe that the overall health of a person depends on their physical, emotional, spiritual, and social wellbeing- an integrated mind & body perspective. My approach focuses on supporting you to use constructive and healthy ways to better manage challenges life sometimes presents. Through our work together, we will identify your internal strengths and build both skills and tools that will help improve your sense of self and your relationships, as well as increase your overall quality of l...
Life as a college student is supposed to be great, but at the end of the day it can really suck. Exams, studying, roommates, relationships, missing home - these are all things that can drive us crazy, not to mention any depression or anxiety that might have been hanging around before. And if you’re dealing with sexuality or gender identity issues, it can really feel difficult. If you’ve made it this far you’ve taken an awesome step towards figuring stuff out. It’s not easy to do, and therapy r...
My therapeutic approach combines a client-centered, strengths-based philosophy with evidence-based interventions. I believe clients are the experts of their lives and have the capacity for transformation. By focusing on their unique strengths and providing practical tools, I empower clients to navigate challenges, achieve goals, and promote positive change. My background in success coaching allows me to incorporate valuable techniques that foster personal growth and create a supportive, collabor...
Life has its ups and downs and it can be easy to feel stuck on a roller coaster of emotions. It’s common to think that no one else can understand your struggles and having to explain your story can feel both daunting and exhausting in the process! I believe firmly in working collaboratively in order to build a deeper understanding of your lived experience as that is essential in assisting you on your path of wellness. I work with individuals and couples struggling with anxiety, depression, ADD, ...
In my practice I lean on the tenets of trauma-informed practices, the neuroscience of connection, and attachment research. Together we can unearth the keys to having more ease in your day-to-day and shift away from unhelpful patterns of thoughts and actions. My approach is grounded in anti-oppressive trauma-informed strengths-based therapy that holds the intersectionality of clients' identities and addresses various forms of oppression that impact mental health and well-being. I will provide com...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Chemical Dependency Counselor with close to 20 years of experience. I am passionate and committed to helping others achieve their goals and to live a balanced and fulfilled life. I specialize in CBT (cognitive-behavior therapy), mindfulness and psychodynamic therapies. I help you clarify your values and goals, and then encourage you to live life based on those values and goals. I teach you how to best connect with self and others, and belie...
Over the years, my therapeutic style and experience have evolved. I discovered that having flowing conversations that invite exploration, processing, understanding, and growth has been impactful. Providing a safe and trusting space to be our authentic self, is an important part of the therapeutic environment and alliance. My goal is to provide effective and evidence-based practice to support clients in their mental and emotional health, and to support them in their journey of becoming better ver...
Dr. Justin Leak is a 2016 graduate of the American School of Professional Psychology @ Argosy University (ASPP). He received his BA in Speech Communication and African & African American Studies from the Pennsylvania State University in 2002. Dr. Leak completed his MA at Lewis & Clark College in Counseling Psychology, with a specialization in Marriage, Couples, and Family Therapy (MCFT) in 2008. Dr. Leak completed his APA-accredited internship at The John L. Gildner Regional Institute for Ch...