Hi, my name is Rachel Policay and I'm a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) offering teletherapy to clients located anywhere in the state of Virginia. I attended the University of Virginia for undergrad (Wahoowa!) and Virginia Tech for grad school, so that makes me a long-term VA resident. My special passion is to help you - who may be struggling within your relationships, people-pleasing and over-functioning - to begin to set healthy boundaries with confidence, and overall, to fee...
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As a black queer woman working within both for-profit and non-profit spaces for over 10 years, I became increasingly aware of the need for dedicated restorative and affirming safe spaces for BIPOC and Queer folx. Thus, at Growth Explored my intention is to curate an environment that not only allows individuals to observe their own thoughts and feelings as relates to their behavior but additionally understand how external factors such as discrimination impact response to and perceptive of life e...
Are you feeling stuck or struggling to make changes in your life but can’t quite figure out how to get there? I offer tools to help people learn to decode their emotions so that they no longer need a therapist guiding them, but rather they can address life's challenges with greater confidence. My treatment focuses on helping people accept the past, and make concrete changes in their lives that lead to a greater sense of peace and satisfaction. My aim is to create a warm and collaborative environ...
You’re feeling stressed, overwhelmed and anxious. You aren’t as confident as you’d like to be. You are struggling with your emotions and feeling like you can’t cope with the stress in your life. It’s painful to not feel in control of our emotions. Negative thoughts can make it hard to feel good about yourself, your relationships, work and academic responsibilities and your outlook on life. I help adults with anxiety/stress management, life transitions and changes, relationship issues, self-este...
I am a therapist in a private practice that sees teens and young adults or parents of teens and young adults via telehealth only. Having been a therapist in a University Counseling Center for both Undergraduates and on a Medical School Campus I am familiar with a diverse set of difficulties that young adults may face during the years while they are seeking their education. I am aware that teens and young adults may have a variety of difficulties, from testing anxiety and mild depression all th...
Jennifer Jenkins-Boitnott, LPC specializes in accelerated healing from trauma & complex trauma through EMDR intensive programs. Stephanie Schutte, LCSW specializes in helping clients heal from trauma and various depression & anxiety disorders, by using the power of EMDR & CBT. All of our therapists are trauma informed, work with adults 18+ and are LGBTQ+ affirming. All of our therapists are out of network with insurance. We are happy to provide superbill documentation for you to submit ...
I'm not your typical therapist. I'm a real person, free from judgement, & genuinely care about your progress. I am creative & passionate in my personal & professional life. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Registered Art Therapist, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, & Certified Mental Health Integrative Medicine Provider. I believe in bringing a creative approach to all aspects of life. Art therapy allows me to bridge the gap for those that struggle with verbal expression by offering...
You can do hard things, but you're tired, or wondering if things have to be this hard. You take care of yourself, but you still feel lonely or worried. People on the outside might say you're crushing it, but on the inside, sometimes you feel you're being crushed. You have big questions for which there may be no answers. I live in the same world you do, with its profound beauty and heartbreaking flaws. I strive to connect with my clients authentically, and sit with them as we contemplate diff...
Life kind of sucks right now. You feel way more stressed and anxious than you ever have. Most of the time, you feel like you are just living to be whatever your friends and family expect you to be. It feels like you are living someone else’s life altogether, not your own. Sometimes, your heart starts to beat fast and you feel edgy. The voice in your head starts playing on a continuous loop predicting every worst-case scenario imaginable. It’s been like this for awhile and you are sick of it. ...
You found my page, so you must be looking for someone to help you navigate the stormy seas of life. Perhaps you have experienced trauma or an event in your life you just can't seem to 'get over.' Perhaps you feel ashamed, depressed, anxious, disconnected, or stuck. My passion is to help people just like you - people who want to move forward in their journey toward hope and healing. You have courageously taken the first step, and I would be honored to walk along side you as you progress in your j...
I rely on my education and training, but also my own personal narrative to help clients address the difficulties in their lives. I'm naturally a very insightful and intuitive person, which comes in handy when helping clients understand their potential for overcoming the problems keeping them from a preferred reality. I use a collaborative approach that involves curious inquiry and rich story development....
Struggling with sadness, anxiety, stress or are you overwhelmed by strong emotional reactions? Whatever difficulties that you are facing, please know that there is help. Therapy is a safe space where you deserve to be heard and supported with kindness and compassion. My approach is warm, non-judgmental, and supportive while focusing on your strengths and resilience....
Grow in Connection, Trust & Sturdiness in Self: My hope is to join you in broadening the understanding of self and strengths. In doing so, building confidence, connection and tuning into the knowledge within you. Providing pause and opportunity to meet feelings, narratives, patterns and roles with curiosity and compassion. Building capacity for uncertainty and healthy coping as we learn and understand the context in which roles and reactions were shaped and cultivated, and how this self aware...
Hey, thanks for checking out my profile! My name is Colleen Neumann, and I'm a psychologist specializing in eating disorders. My physical office is in Northern Virginia, and I'm always happy to do virtual sessions for anyone in Virginia prefers it. I identify as an advocate for body acceptance, Health at Every Size, and am an LGBTQ+ ally. Pronouns: she/her(s)...
Empower Wellness, PC is a Specialized Counseling Center located in Central Virginia. Empower Wellness, PC offers specialized and integrative care for eating disorders, in addition to focusing on overall wellness. We are proud to announce our staff was handpicked with specialties in ALL areas of our treatment. We look forward to working with you or your loved one. We are an affiliate of Empower Counseling, PC also in Central Virginia....
Empower defined: make (someone) stronger and more confident, especially in controlling their life. Welcome, Empower Counseling, PC started as a specialty counseling practice that addresses the vast and specific needs of women and adolescent girls. Our goal is to provide a safe, sacred and honest place for any woman to understand and release the shame, confusion and hurt that often exists inside of them, thus allowing them the courage to be strong, competent women. Empower Counseling, PC...
Since 1980, we have been offering our clients experienced and compassionate clinical care. Our staff of licensed specialists helps adults, adolescents and young children deal with a wide range of mental health issues. Whatever your difficulties may be, we are committed to working with you in an atmosphere of trust, respect and understanding....
Are you feeling anxious or depressed? Are you experiencing relationship struggles with family members or friends? Life is not for the faint of heart, is it? The truth is that we all go through trying times in our lives. During these times, we often benefit from the help we receive from family, friends, and sometimes even professionals. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, my counseling approach involves listening to my clients' stories, gaining an understanding of their goals, and collaborat...