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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...
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...
Washington Psychological Wellness is a boutique-style mental health clinic located in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Our counselors, therapists, and psychologists have a passion for helping members of the Montgomery County, Maryland community fulfill their mental health & wellness goals. Our therapists provide an integrative, holistic, therapeutic approach to treatment and have specialized knowledge and training in individual, adult, adolescent, child, couples, and family therapy and the treatment of v...
Welcome! We know being a student can feel overwhelming, with school and life's challenges pulling you in every direction. You're doing an incredible job, and we're so glad you're considering counseling. It's a brave and meaningful step toward nurturing who you're becoming. At Cornerstone Counseling Consulting & Care, our warm and dedicated team of counselors (LPCs, Resident Counselors, and Interns) is here to support you. We're affordable, approachable, and ready to listen, offering both tele...
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While I consider my collage years as some of my better years in life, they were also some of my most challenging years as well. I understand how confusing and difficult the transition from adolescence to adulthood can be and this is why I am passionate about working with collage students. Among people I work with, students are some of my most insightful, most driven, most invested in their own wellbeing clients. If collage life is not going the way you imagined it, if you need support of some...
Wellness Connection is an integrative, holistic mental health and wellness practice. With a team of experienced clinicians, we offer in person and telehealth appointments to meet your needs. We believe in the strong mind-body connection and offer a variety of services to help you heal physically and emotionally. Treating children, adolescents, college students, adults, couples and families, we offer mental health counseling, acupuncture, craniosacral therapy, art and pet therapy, and psychologic...
I know that simply being around others feels like an almost impossible task much of the time; people can be selfish, ignorant, and judgmental, at times even your family and friends. You've endured abuse and often are overwhelmed with emotion. Your external life and what you feel within yourself can feel wholly disconnected -- It is precisely because of this disconnection that we suffer. I am here to listen, to learn of your experiences, and together we will awaken a new sense of yourself by disc...
I can help with anxiety/depression-Adjusting to college. I have seen many college students over the past 19 years, so have plenty of experience for sure!!...
Whether you are experiencing feelings of anxiety, depression, loneliness, anger, uncertainty we can all agree that we have one thing in common…We’re all looking for happiness, however, life can be challenging and overwhelming at times. This can make it seem as if happiness is out of reach. At A Peace of Mind Counseling Services, our goal is to help you find greater peace and well-being within your current life situation. Through exploration and fulfillment of your goals, you WILL reach the l...
Alayna Roman (she/her) is originally from Lynchburg, Virginia and received her M.Ed. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Lynchburg. She is excited to plant herself in the Richmond community and serve her clients here. She enjoys working with individuals who are seeking to better understand themselves. Issues that she addresses in counseling include, but are not limited to: life transitions, religious transitions, religious trauma, trauma, identity issues, self-es...
Are you feeling anxious, nervous, or overwhelmed? Are you confused, sad, or not able to enjoy your life? Do you feel like your situation is hopeless and cannot get better? If so, I do not want you to believe that you have to live your life this way. I help people gain control over their symptoms, understand why they feel the way they do, increase their confidence, and enjoy their lives. I describe myself as a CBT Psychotherapist; meaning I want to help you understand why you are having sympto...
I think about patients from a psychodynamic perspective, and I make liberal use of both psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral techniques. In plain English? In all therapeutic endeavors, I try to maintain a balance between exploring early contributors to current troubles on the one hand -- and, on the other, focusing on present-day patterns that maintain or exacerbate them. I work from the premise that our choices and behavior often have unconscious motivations and unarticulated assumptions. ...
The road to self discovery is scary, and you are taking the first steps in seeking out the right therapist for you. It’s an important investment and you want to make sure you find just the right connection. My approach is deeply personal. Working with each person to learn and identify how they are impacted by the stories of their life and their history. In doing so, we are able to bring out what is truly possible. I believe strongly in the power of our stories. From a very young age, we al...
We are Free Spirit Counseling and Collaborative, a partnership with the same ultimate goals of helping others to better their lives through healing and discovering their best selves. Free Spirit provides: Counseling Services Professional Training and Public Speaking events Clinical Supervision for Residents in Counseling Our core values are kindness, respect, honor, inspiration, creative freedom, and hope. At Free Spirit we live our core values in all aspects of our work and environment...
I listen closely to each individual and support his or her unique ability to heal by utilizing the wisdom of their mind, body, and soul. My approach is grounded in the belief that each person possesses innate inner resources he/she can use to heal, grow, thrive, and fully connect with their soul to become the whole person that they are meant to be. My service is the work of the soul. My work and approach are characterized by intuition, compassion, optimism and collaborative exploration, and a re...
Dr. Michelle Lange, Psy.D., is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist licensed to practice throughout VA and Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology in 40+ states via PsyPact. I have expertise working with college students (I’m also a professor) and the issues commonly faced during these years. I know how to help you navigate university resources, and work regularly with people experiencing depression, anxiety/stress, major life changes, social anxiety, neurodiversity, and other...
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...
The young adult period is a time of firsts-gaining independence, living with roommates, forming intimate relationships, and developing skills that will translate to the workforce. It is also a time when many mental health conditions first manifest or exacerbate and there can be considerable challenges to accessing care. I can help you navigate these stressors and get started on the best path for long-term mental health success. I spent six years concentrating on college health and know how to he...