You have been looking at therapist profiles for a long time. You're tired of struggling with symptoms or experiences of anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, low self-esteem, behavioral disorders, academic and career struggles, or cultural issues. You are ready to unpack your baggage, understand yourself, feel more in control, and turn things around for your own well-being. I specialize in helping teens, young adults, and men. I will help you explore the roots of your struggles, develop cop...
It is normal to feel conflict, sadness, anger, or distress throughout our lives. It’s when these feelings and behaviors start to impact our lives in a negative way that we may need support in sorting through what it means. Counseling is not about me telling you what to do, but guiding you in your discoveries to what solutions or outcomes are best suited for you. I offer a judgment and bias-free supportive environment to help you reach your best. I fully believe in meeting the clients where they ...
Andrew has years of clinical experience working with a diverse clientele across the life span. He has assisted individuals, couples, families and groups with gaining greater self-awareness and mastery of life’s challenges. Andrew has a history of coordinating his clients’ care with the other members of their wellness team. Andrew applies an eclectic therapeutic approach, drawing from evidence based practices, to best serve the needs of each individual client. He meets clients where they ar...
For more than a decade, Sunstone Counseling’s dedicated mental health professionals have provided convenient access to counseling for children, adolescents, adults, couples and families at locations in Falls Church, Alexandria, McLean, Ashburn, Richmond and online. Sunstone is committed to addressing Virginia’s mental health needs by employing a team of over 70 counselors who offer a wide variety of innovative, personalized, and evidence-based counseling services, groups and workshops. Sunston...
Freedom from emotional hijack is found in noticing, naming, and knowing. This can be the gift of psychotherapy. Congratulations on looking for a therapist and trying to figure out what will be best for you! It can seem like it requires endurance, when all you’re trying to do is get your mental health needs met. The good news is there are lots and lots of great therapy practices! And a practice or a therapist that’s a great fit for one person, doesn’t mean that it is for you! All that matters...
I strongly believe in building a collaborative relationship with my clients in helping them overcome their personal struggles. As a clinical psychologist, I strive to create a safe and warm environment that is compassionate, person-centered, and promotes a person's unique individual strengths. I prescribe to an integrative approach to therapy that includes elements of cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, person-centered, interpersonal, and strength-based approaches. More importantly, my approac...
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My therapeutic style is warm and genuine and I like to use humor when appropriate. I am a big proponent of using therapeutic techniques that have good research evidence demonstrating their effectiveness. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for adolescents and adults. CBT teaches clients coping skills to manage their emotions and behaviors. It also changes clients' emotions by helping them change their thoughts and behaviors. I pr...
Compassionate Therapy Center is a counseling center specializing in providing caring therapy for individuals and couples, high achieving professionals and students, gifted and highly sensitive individuals who are coping with issues such as anxiety, sadness, self-esteem, perfectionism, family/career concerns, and relationships. We currently offer psychotherapy services for adult individuals and couples located in DC, Virginia, and abroad. At Compassionate Therapy Center, we provide a warm, com...
Inside all the suffering you are experiencing at this time, you know who you are at heart. I want to help you work with unhealthy thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and return to yourself, a self that honors your core values. I am a compassionate therapist who provides goal-oriented therapy to adults. I live in northern VA, but have also lived and worked in MA and Washington, DC. I work with clients who are in all three locations. I have particular experience in working with graduate and underg...
If you’ve ever felt out of place, unsure of yourself, or disconnected from who you really are, you’re not alone. As a minority therapist and trauma specialist based in Fairfax, Virginia, I support individuals—especially students and young adults—who are navigating the weight of cultural expectations, life transitions, and unresolved emotional pain. Many of the clients I work with are trying to better understand themselves while juggling pressure, self-doubt, and a quiet sense of not quite fittin...
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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Urban Village Therapy has a strong passion to help you alleviate distress and gain insight into your struggles. We specialize in helping young adults navigate life transitions, gain relief from anxiety and depression, and manage relationship stress. We imagine you may be feeling overwhelmed with emotion but life doesn't have to be a constant balancing act in which you’re trying to effectively manage your academics, social life, family, or dating, constantly shifting yet never feeling steady. May...
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...
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 have 15 years of experience as an LCSW-C supporting, educating and holding emotional space for young adults and their families. I have post graduate training with a Certification in Child and Adolescent Therapy, a Certification in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and am a Certified Anxiety Treatment Professional. I am also trained as an ADHD Coach for college students and young adults. I am a Certified Mental Coach for high school and college athletes. I work collaboratively with young adults...
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...
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