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. ...
You made a mistake this morning. It was small, but you can’t get it out of your head. You keep thinking about it. You feel like your thoughts are a runaway train and you can’t stop them. You try to consider what you could have done differently, and yet it’s in the past. But you can’t get past it. You start to question other choices you’ve made. Are you making the right call? Doubt creeps in. Your thoughts get more intense, sledgehammering their way into your brain. You find it hard to concentrat...
Do your life’s challenges and changes feel overwhelming? Do you have thoughts of not being good enough? Are you discouraged in your relationship with yourself or others? Are you experiencing negative conflict with people you care about? If so, you're not alone. Relationships and change are hard. It may be time to get more support. I would love to see how I can help. When you work with me, you can expect to feel safe, understood, hopeful, and empowered. You can also expect to learn strategie...
College. Relationships. Stress. Anxiety. ADHD. Feels like it's all in a blender together, right? But guess what? You don't have to be stuck in that smoothie. I specialize in helping college students like you navigate this crazy time of life. We'll talk through the relationship stuff, figure out ways to manage stress and anxiety, and even build strategies for conquering that pesky ADHD beast. Ready to stop feeling overwhelmed and start thriving? Schedule your free consultation call. Let's ...
Equip is the leading evidence-based virtual eating disorder treatment program on a mission to ensure that everyone with an eating disorder has access to treatment that works. Built by clinical experts in the eating disorder field and those who have experienced eating disorders firsthand, Equip fills the gaps in today’s insufficient eating disorder landscape. We provide fully virtual, evidence-based treatment through a multidisciplinary care team (which includes a medical provider, therapist, ...
As a former high school and college teacher, advisor and coach I transitioned into working with young people primarily as a therapist in 2004. A part of being human is dealing with things that feel painful. It has been said that pain is inevitable but suffering is a choice. Over my 16+ years of work, I have appreciated helping people ease their suffering and cope with painful feelings and experiences. Through safe, open and honest discussion people learn to invite and foster the changes they wan...
In my work with clients, I use a really practical, active and results-oriented approach called cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). I don't spend much time at all on trying to figure out the past origins and history of your problems. Instead, I help you learn and apply specific strategies, skills and techniques so you can overcome your problems in the present, and achieve whatever personal therapy goals you choose for yourself, such as: socializing, making friends, forming relationships, being as...
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...
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...
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...
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I want to help you to become the best version of yourself and to help you advance to your highest potential. I believe you don’t change your life by changing your life, you change your life by changing your mind. In other words, changing your perspective on how you respond to life stressors. Your responses will either cause you to be “bitter” or “better”. I want to help you to understand the thoughts and feelings that influence your actions and behaviors, and to help you gain clarity and insight...
Gray MD Psychiatry is an outpatient mental health practice, located Richmond, VA near Willow Lawn. We provide medication management for a wide range of psychiatric conditions including depression, anxiety, sleep disturbances, bipolar disorder, OCD, PTSD, etc. We have experience seeing patients attending all of the area universities, and students are very appreciative of the flexibility of being seen in the office or virtually. Gray MD Psychiatry is a small practice allowing us to offer our patie...
I am inspired when I see college-age men and women who are searching for emotional, financial, and intellectual independence. College can be a challenging time of finding identity and intimacy and I assist by helping clarify college relationships. Having gone to college and raising four children, I understand many things about the stages of early adulthood. I offer a safe space to process different parts that may be confusing in order to safely integrate all facets of personality and enhance ...
Thanks for finding my page! I'm admired by your courage to take this next step. I typically work with young adults and college students experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, questioning where their life is headed, etc. Whatever it is, I'm here for you. While my approach depends greatly on what's going on in your world, I typically utilize aspects of CBT, mindfulness, and psychodynamic theory in my work. I am also an MSPE (Mindful Sport Performance Enhancement) trained ins...
Hey there! In counseling, I have a special interest in working with individuals struggling with anxiety, life transitions, body image, trauma, cultural shock, and career struggles. I also enjoy helping clients overcome family patterns they feel stuck in and those who have people-pleasing tendencies. I want you to know that there is no shame or guilt in seeking therapy, only the desire to help you grow, however that looks for you. In therapy, I take a holistic approach and address both the min...
Sometimes life isn’t easy! As a matter of fact, life can be extremely demanding. Daily stress, life pressures and complicated pasts can make us feel unbalanced and overwhelmed. More times than not, things like stress, anxiety, anger and sadness are normalized yet they impact our emotional wellbeing and relationship with others. We often sacrifice our self-care by not prioritizing our own needs in order to fulfill demanding roles which often leave us unfulfilled. You are not alone! Empowering ot...
If your life had a resumé, “chameleon” would be at the top. You’re so good at figuring out others’ needs, they’d never suspect that you have them too. If you were honest with yourself, though, you’d admit how stressful it is to live for other people. You’re terrified you’ll lose relationships if you speak up or say no. Your energy is drained or you feel resentful. You’re exhausted from wondering if others like you or approve of you. If you make choices that disappoint others, you feel guilty and...
My approach is relaxed and individualized and I like to use humor where appropriate. I love working with women who may look like they have their shit together from a distance, but behind the mask they wear for others, they are filled with self-doubt, worry, and are chronic over-thinkers. They have this nagging feeling that they're not good enough and too often compare themselves to the people around them. They're not great with personal boundaries and would rather disappoint themselves than o...