Our team consists of Licensed Professional Counselors, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, and Licensed Residents in Counseling (MA) who are dedicated to helping you manage and overcome life's challenges. We believe in a holistic approach to counseling that addresses the mind, body, and spirit, and we integrate faith and spirituality into our treatment process. During sessions, our counselors use Cognitive Behavioral, Emotionally Focused, and Self-Compassion techniques to help you overcome your ch...
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Do you have anger, depression, anxiety, stress or something close to this that you feel you need to talk about? Are you going through a divorce, a remarriage, or having problems with your sexual life? Is something new and big happening in your life that you need help coping with or understanding? Or do you just feel like you need to talk to someone, and would like a safe environment and a listening ear to do so? Everyone needs a little help at some point in their life, and even as adults, it is ...
Cassie McCarthy's therapy practice is tailored to help individuals, especially college students, navigate and overcome the challenges of anxiety or living through traumatic/painful events in their past. She also has a specialized expertise in helping survivors of sexual trauma overcome the unique effects of sexual & relationship violence. Cassie leverages science-backed approaches, and focuses on teaching practical skills and techniques to effect lasting change. Her approach is results-orient...
We are a relational center. Relational psychotherapy is an integrative form of therapy, born from a combination of several therapeutic theories and practices. In the 1980s a shift occurred in the practice of therapy, in that it moved away from simply exploring inner experiences (intrasubjective) and toward greater understanding of the impact of relationships on individual experiences (intersubjective). Since then, relational psychotherapy has expanded, growing to become a widely used theoretical...
I work with individuals of all ages, and who are facing many different emotional and life challenges; and I appreciate opportunity to help those starting, or restarting, their adult lives. You will be heard and supported in our work together. My clinical specialties are working with individuals who have experienced early life sexual abuse, and those struggling with living in new or blended culture. I work with couples as well as individuals. Please telephone 703-532-6220, or email me at Dala...
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...
You’ve taken the brave step to seek support—now let’s take the next one together. At Start Today Counseling Interventions, LLC, we understand the unique challenges college students face — from academic pressure and anxiety to identity struggles and life transitions. As a collaborative wellness co-op of mental health and allied professionals, we focus on addressing the root causes of life’s stressors through a holistic, person-centered, and trauma-informed approach. College is hard. Your me...
If you feel anxious, sad, overwhelmed or stuck, if you are frustrated by your family or relationships, or are worn out by disordered eating, my practice may be a good fit for you. My therapy style is collaborative, warm, and nonjudgmental, with room for humor. Together, we will work to improve your symptoms, gain a deeper understanding of your concerns and bring about lasting change. As a former clinician at George Washington University and the University of the District of Columbia, I have e...
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Through my experience working with a variety of individuals, I truly believe that we all hold an innate ability to heal. This beautiful process gets hindered by obstacles, such as trauma or shame, perhaps resulting from adverse life events to our family of origin to systemic oppression. My role is to be a guide in re-finding your voice and your own path toward greater mental health and wellness. My hope for individuals that sit with me is to feel safe and empowered. Safety allows you to freely ...
Hey! I'm Samantha. I help high achieving teens and adults who are experiencing anxiety while trying to manage life stressors (relationships changes, work/school stress, self esteem issues, etc). Sometimes college doesn't go as planned. You had a vision in your head of what this time of your life would be like, but the reality is totally different. You find yourself worrying often, struggling in social situations, and fearing that any decision you make can set you on the wrong future path. An...
I help students to effectively manage anxiety and stress so they can have a healthy and successful college experience. I can meet with you around your class schedule using secure online video sessions....
As a clinical psychologist I am eager to work with people who are ready to figure out why they are stuck and create a clear plan to make meaningful changes in their lives. I have three areas of expertise in my work. I help people who are feeling overwhelmed with and paralyzed by anxiety symptoms and depression symptoms reclaim their life and create more peace and happiness. I do this by partnering with clients to provide private, specialized, and personalized Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and ...
Are you having a difficult time handling the struggles in your life? Are you finding it difficulty to manage anxiety, marriage relationships, trauma history? We, at Play Therapy Essentially, PLLC believe that any person can change and improve their situation through support and intentionality. There are no “cookie-cutter” interventions because each person has their own uniqueness. We are available to address such issues as stress, depression, anxiety, relationship conflicts, postpartum mood d...
My specialty is working with people with anxiety, depression, and a history of interpersonal trauma. I bring over 20 years of clinical experience, including three university counseling centers, hospitals, and community clinics, including one specialized in caring for the LGBTQ+ community, before establishing my practice in 2011. I value working with those exploring the impact of gender and race on their identity and life experiences, and those living between cultures and languages. My goa...
My training in psychotherapy has been influenced by a wide variety of philosophies and theories, and I am skilled in helping clients become more aware of deeper connections to their problems, whether it be in their relationships with others or in their relationship with themselves. I specialize in sex addiction, compulsive pornography, trauma, LGBTQ issues, veterans and active military, athletic/performance problems, couples issues, spiritual integration, and various conditions. I also provide ...
My psychotherapy practice is dedicated to the health and well-being of individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, family of origin conflicts, interpersonal difficulties, and other issues that can develop in the face of life stressors. It’s not uncommon to experience emotional distress as a result of facing transitions throughout our lives. Challenges can include struggles within our own families of origin (including relationships with a sibling, parent, grandparent or other family membe...
Hi, I’m Dianne. I’m glad you’re here! I’m here to support you to be free from fear and anxiety, align to inner guidance, develop nourishing relationships, and make choices from a place of love, curiosity, and possibility. My intention is that our sessions allow you to feel deeply known, and that through our work you’ll feel more free to be authentic in your life and relationships. Together, we’ll get to know you — your patterns, your strengths, your desires — so you become your own best t...
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