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...
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...
No one gives us humans an operating manual or instruction book for how to deal with tough situations. I am here to guide you in a non-judgmental way through the therapeutic process. My name is pronounced "Dah-NEE-ka" and I live in the Northern Virginia area of Metro Washington DC. I was born and raised in Massachusetts and I am a New England girl at heart. I live with my husband of 24 years, my 21 yo "human" daughter, our 19 yo "Bonus Daughter" (friend of my daughter's whose family left the area...
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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...
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...
I specialize in sleep difficulties, anxiety, nightmares, and trauma. I have a passion for helping people achieve their mental health goals and regain the energy and focus they need to achieve their goals and ambitions. I have seen evidence-based practices for insomnia, nightmares and trauma begin to alleviate debilitating symptoms in a very short amount of time. Whether you have been suffering for 3 months or 3 decades, I have witnessed people recover and regain a quality of their lives they t...
Are you feeling stressed, overwhelmed and anxious? Perhaps you aren’t as confident as you’d like to be and you’re wanting better ways to cope with the stress in your life. It’s painful to not feel in control of our emotions. Anxiety and stress can make it hard to feel good about yourself, your relationships, work or academic responsibilities and your outlook on life. I help adults with anxiety/stress management, life transitions and changes, relationship issues, self-esteem, depression, and irr...
Making the decision to seek out therapy is courageous and at times, anxiety-provoking. Dr. Foresman works to provide a supportive, non-judgmental and understanding environment, building a positive rapport and sense of trust. She will work to guide you in allowing yourself to be open and vulnerable in an effort to explore your concerns at a deeper level. Together you will work together to better understand the underlying issues creating disruption in your daily functioning and initiate lasting...
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...
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...
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...
My website is the best way to learn about me and how I work. My website is at www.lisakays.com. You may also complete my inquiry form on my website to learn more about my practice and so that I can determine if my practice is a good fit in terms of your scheduling and treatment needs. If you're not sure, please ask!...
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 ...
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...
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 ...
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MySpectrum: A Practice, Not a Platform With the onset of COVID-19 and the booming world of virtual options for many services, including therapy, it is hard to tell what’s behind the scenes. You might see advertisements and information about various telehealth services, many that look inviting. You might even choose one of these options and find that the process is smooth to get you scheduled. It could even be that you are connected with a Therapist who fits you like a glove. That would be ide...
** We take Cigna, Aetna, and Tricare non network in CO. We take Anthem, Optima, and Tricare in VA.** We help individuals and families who are struggling. We offer them help when they are working through , the difficult teen/college years, emotional/behavioral issues(including anxiety and depression), divorce, relationship concerns, or other difficult life circumstances. This includes couples counseling, premarital counseling and individual work when needed. This process can be scary and I comm...
We are a group of highly skilled therapists who work with adults, couples, and families struggling with relationship issues, family conflict, anxiety, OCD, self esteem, life transitions, coping skills, PTSD, chronic illness, spirituality, depression, and grief. We provide compassionate, holistic, culturally-sensitive care, and embrace diversity and inclusivity. Whether you're looking to develop skills, or for someone to listen and care about what you're going through, one of our therapists is bo...