Strength-Based Therapists in 20147
Dianne Andruzzi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Ashburn, VA 20147 (Online Only)
Each life stage brings a particular set of challenges and opportunities, much of which we can handle on our own. When you need someone to listen and to help you find your way, working with a counselor like me can be a wonderful option. My focus is quickly building a foundation of respect, empathy, and support for our work together, to help you understand yourself better and get back to living the life you want. My clients come to me for help with issues like: life transitions, relationships, making decisions, changing goals, worries/sadness, low self esteem, feeling lost or frustrated, caregiving challenges, grief/loss, and more.
Each life stage brings a particular set of challenges and opportunities, much of which we can handle on our own. When you need someone to listen and to help you find your way, working with a counselor like me can be a wonderful option. My focus is quickly building a foundation of respect, empathy, and support for our work together, to help you understand yourself better and get back to living the life you want. My clients come to me for help with issues like: life transitions, relationships, making decisions, changing goals, worries/sadness, low self esteem, feeling lost or frustrated, caregiving challenges, grief/loss, and more.
Are you a college student who may be struggling to adjust, figure out who you are or who you would like to be? Maybe you are a young adult seeking clarity and guidance to help you explore your unique perspective and experiences. As the expert in your life, I tailor my approach to meet you where you are, ensuring a comfortable and effective counseling experience. Starting therapy may be new to you and even if it is not, it can be hard to take that first step! My warm and friendly nature will put you at ease as we get to know each other. Together we will work towards finding your path and developing coping strategies along the way.
Are you a college student who may be struggling to adjust, figure out who you are or who you would like to be? Maybe you are a young adult seeking clarity and guidance to help you explore your unique perspective and experiences. As the expert in your life, I tailor my approach to meet you where you are, ensuring a comfortable and effective counseling experience. Starting therapy may be new to you and even if it is not, it can be hard to take that first step! My warm and friendly nature will put you at ease as we get to know each other. Together we will work towards finding your path and developing coping strategies along the way.
The professionals at the Resilience Network understand that we all learn best through creative play and positive interactions. Our goal is to teach and practice the skills necessary for families to be the best they can be. We work from a Studio filled with art, crafts, and activity yet our work is seriously important. We teach children about relationship, compassion, problem solving, situational awareness, persisting when things become difficult and how to complete tasks. Many of our clients are recovering from trauma, adverse events or behavior challenges. We work with the whole family to create support and understanding.
The professionals at the Resilience Network understand that we all learn best through creative play and positive interactions. Our goal is to teach and practice the skills necessary for families to be the best they can be. We work from a Studio filled with art, crafts, and activity yet our work is seriously important. We teach children about relationship, compassion, problem solving, situational awareness, persisting when things become difficult and how to complete tasks. Many of our clients are recovering from trauma, adverse events or behavior challenges. We work with the whole family to create support and understanding.
Do you need a safe place to explore an ongoing struggle, an important relationship, or yourself? Inviting a trained counselor to walk alongside you as you examine your private struggles can create clarity and capacity that leads to momentum in your personal and relational development. My therapeutic approach is warm, non-judgmental, curious, and collaborative. I create uniquely tailored treatment plans that are based on your goals and strengths. I will use expertise and research-informed interventions to equip you with knowledge and skills that will support your continued progress long after we complete our work together.
Do you need a safe place to explore an ongoing struggle, an important relationship, or yourself? Inviting a trained counselor to walk alongside you as you examine your private struggles can create clarity and capacity that leads to momentum in your personal and relational development. My therapeutic approach is warm, non-judgmental, curious, and collaborative. I create uniquely tailored treatment plans that are based on your goals and strengths. I will use expertise and research-informed interventions to equip you with knowledge and skills that will support your continued progress long after we complete our work together.
Everyone has the strength and capacity to change. As humans, we occasionally get stuck in unhelpful ways of thinking or behavioral patterns. As a counselor, my goal is to create a safe space for reflection and help you develop skills so that you can be better equipped when confronted with life’s difficulties.
Everyone has the strength and capacity to change. As humans, we occasionally get stuck in unhelpful ways of thinking or behavioral patterns. As a counselor, my goal is to create a safe space for reflection and help you develop skills so that you can be better equipped when confronted with life’s difficulties.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, serving the northern Virginia area including Loudoun and Fairfax. I work with individuals and families to find better ways to manage depression, anxiety, mood dysregulation, ADHD, relationships, and challenging family dynamics. I utilize a person-centered, systems-theory approach to better understand you and how your environment, biology, and life experiences influence your mental health symptoms. I will empower you to be in the driver’s seat of therapy, offering gentle feedback and guidance, while allowing you to take the lead on your treatment.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, serving the northern Virginia area including Loudoun and Fairfax. I work with individuals and families to find better ways to manage depression, anxiety, mood dysregulation, ADHD, relationships, and challenging family dynamics. I utilize a person-centered, systems-theory approach to better understand you and how your environment, biology, and life experiences influence your mental health symptoms. I will empower you to be in the driver’s seat of therapy, offering gentle feedback and guidance, while allowing you to take the lead on your treatment.
Denise Murdock
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ashburn, VA 20147 (Online Only)
TELE-PSYCH only.. Prior to private practice I was providing emergency mental health treatment to clients who were suicidal, homicidal, psychotic or otherwise in crisis. I have experience working with adults of all ages, from adult teens to seniors. I currently see a range of clients, some who are just out of the hospital after a crisis, some who are seriously depressed and seeking to regain their footing without hospitalization, and others struggling with milder depression, anxiety, or self-esteem issues, or needing support through a life crisis. These clients progress through their issues from week to week.
TELE-PSYCH only.. Prior to private practice I was providing emergency mental health treatment to clients who were suicidal, homicidal, psychotic or otherwise in crisis. I have experience working with adults of all ages, from adult teens to seniors. I currently see a range of clients, some who are just out of the hospital after a crisis, some who are seriously depressed and seeking to regain their footing without hospitalization, and others struggling with milder depression, anxiety, or self-esteem issues, or needing support through a life crisis. These clients progress through their issues from week to week.
Ana Paula Goncalves
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MA, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ashburn, VA 20147
I believe we all want to live a good and meaningful live. Sometimes, difficult life experiences, relationship issues, stressful jobs, traumatic situations, etc can make us feel unhappy, overwhelmed, and overall dissatisfied with our lives. This can affect our ability to think clearly and make choices that helps us to move towards what is important to us in life and being the kind of person we want to be. Therapy can help us in increasing acceptance and learn new strategies to better manage stressors and make choices that can help us move towards the life we want.
I believe we all want to live a good and meaningful live. Sometimes, difficult life experiences, relationship issues, stressful jobs, traumatic situations, etc can make us feel unhappy, overwhelmed, and overall dissatisfied with our lives. This can affect our ability to think clearly and make choices that helps us to move towards what is important to us in life and being the kind of person we want to be. Therapy can help us in increasing acceptance and learn new strategies to better manage stressors and make choices that can help us move towards the life we want.
Insight Recovery Centers
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LCSW, LSATP, MAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ashburn, VA 20147
Are you or a loved one struggling with alcohol or drug use? Tried other treatments that didn't work? Not find 12-step meetings useful? Insight Recovery Centers is a DBHDS licensed, Joint Commission accredited adult Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) and Outpatient Program. We are for people stepping down from a residential or detox program or need more than once a week therapy. Your treatment may include a combination of group, individual, or family counseling, case management, and drug/alcohol testing. There is a step down Continuing Care group. If you are not ready to quit drinking, the Alcohol Moderation Program may be for you.
Are you or a loved one struggling with alcohol or drug use? Tried other treatments that didn't work? Not find 12-step meetings useful? Insight Recovery Centers is a DBHDS licensed, Joint Commission accredited adult Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) and Outpatient Program. We are for people stepping down from a residential or detox program or need more than once a week therapy. Your treatment may include a combination of group, individual, or family counseling, case management, and drug/alcohol testing. There is a step down Continuing Care group. If you are not ready to quit drinking, the Alcohol Moderation Program may be for you.
As a married mother to three adult children, I have experienced significant life events and transitions over the years. I understand how challenging times can leave us feeling overwhelmed and immobilized. Meeting our thoughts, emotions, and behavior with curiosity and compassion is the foundation for unraveling the complex web that can prevent us from realizing our full potential.
As a married mother to three adult children, I have experienced significant life events and transitions over the years. I understand how challenging times can leave us feeling overwhelmed and immobilized. Meeting our thoughts, emotions, and behavior with curiosity and compassion is the foundation for unraveling the complex web that can prevent us from realizing our full potential.
Being who you are can be immensely difficult, as the layers of life experience dull and distort our true essence. Anxiety and worry, comparison and self-doubt, and patterns that provide the illusion of control can find their way in, impeding our ability to live fully and authentically. Therapy is a powerful process where healing and transformation effect positive change. While this can feel daunting, know that I will meet you where you are. I adapt my approach so that it is personalized and focused on your needs and goals.
Being who you are can be immensely difficult, as the layers of life experience dull and distort our true essence. Anxiety and worry, comparison and self-doubt, and patterns that provide the illusion of control can find their way in, impeding our ability to live fully and authentically. Therapy is a powerful process where healing and transformation effect positive change. While this can feel daunting, know that I will meet you where you are. I adapt my approach so that it is personalized and focused on your needs and goals.
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With 17 years of experience as a licensed school counselor, I have extensive experience helping children and teens cope with anxiety, depression, stress, behavioral issues, peer relationships, self-esteem, school issues, and life transitions. I also offer support for parents and families who need help navigating grief, divorce, and co-parenting. I believe that establishing rapport and building trust is the cornerstone of any therapeutic relationship. My goal is to meet you where you are, share observations without judgment, and offer tools and resources to help you meet your goals.
With 17 years of experience as a licensed school counselor, I have extensive experience helping children and teens cope with anxiety, depression, stress, behavioral issues, peer relationships, self-esteem, school issues, and life transitions. I also offer support for parents and families who need help navigating grief, divorce, and co-parenting. I believe that establishing rapport and building trust is the cornerstone of any therapeutic relationship. My goal is to meet you where you are, share observations without judgment, and offer tools and resources to help you meet your goals.
I use a warm, collaborative approach to help you achieve your goals. I enjoy helping individuals with a range of therapy goals that can include beginning recovery from trauma, learning new coping skills, or discovering your values to live a more meaningful life. I specialize in working with clients with PTSD, complex PTSD, anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, and substance use. Additionally, I have spent the majority of my training working with Veterans and college students, and am open to working with spouses of Veterans or military members.
I use a warm, collaborative approach to help you achieve your goals. I enjoy helping individuals with a range of therapy goals that can include beginning recovery from trauma, learning new coping skills, or discovering your values to live a more meaningful life. I specialize in working with clients with PTSD, complex PTSD, anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, and substance use. Additionally, I have spent the majority of my training working with Veterans and college students, and am open to working with spouses of Veterans or military members.
I enjoy serving young adults in need of support through life's ups and downs- school issues, career discernment, fertility and parenting, as well as loss and grief are areas I specialize in. Whether you're struggling to find your path or you're battling everyday stressors, your story is important. You may find my experience working with students and parents in colleges and high schools helpful to you and relevant to your situation. We can work together to help you identify you goals, share what's getting in the way, and imagine a fuller and brighter future.
I enjoy serving young adults in need of support through life's ups and downs- school issues, career discernment, fertility and parenting, as well as loss and grief are areas I specialize in. Whether you're struggling to find your path or you're battling everyday stressors, your story is important. You may find my experience working with students and parents in colleges and high schools helpful to you and relevant to your situation. We can work together to help you identify you goals, share what's getting in the way, and imagine a fuller and brighter future.
Samantha Richardson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
Ashburn, VA 20147 (Online Only)
Life is really hard. Everyone deserves a safe space to process experiences, organize thoughts, and understand themselves better.
Life is really hard. Everyone deserves a safe space to process experiences, organize thoughts, and understand themselves better.
Lily Spinelli (Ellie Mental Health Ashburn)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Ashburn, VA 20147
Waitlist for new clients
Congratulations on taking the first steps in your journey to recovery! I believe that our strengths come from our individuality, which is why I have a passion for working with a variety of clients, particularly adolescents and young adults struggling with depression, anxiety, ADHD, anger management, family conflict, and school issues. Other areas of expertise include the LGBTQ+ population, nontraditional relationships, and parenting struggles. It is my priority to create a safe and welcoming space for you to receive the nonjudgemental and compassionate care you deserve.
Congratulations on taking the first steps in your journey to recovery! I believe that our strengths come from our individuality, which is why I have a passion for working with a variety of clients, particularly adolescents and young adults struggling with depression, anxiety, ADHD, anger management, family conflict, and school issues. Other areas of expertise include the LGBTQ+ population, nontraditional relationships, and parenting struggles. It is my priority to create a safe and welcoming space for you to receive the nonjudgemental and compassionate care you deserve.
Shari Pope-Williams
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CSAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ashburn, VA 20147
Life can be full of challenges that may deprive you of your serenity. Are you in need of relief from emotions or relationships that are intense or emotionally painful? Maybe you're constantly in disagreement with your partner, and can't figure out why. Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, difficult memories, disordered eating, or dealing with the impact of a challenging past? Are you in recovery and finding it hard to navigate the challenges of early sobriety, like guilt and shame, or the pressured fear of letting others down? Whatever your stressors, you too can experience peace and live a productive life.
Life can be full of challenges that may deprive you of your serenity. Are you in need of relief from emotions or relationships that are intense or emotionally painful? Maybe you're constantly in disagreement with your partner, and can't figure out why. Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, difficult memories, disordered eating, or dealing with the impact of a challenging past? Are you in recovery and finding it hard to navigate the challenges of early sobriety, like guilt and shame, or the pressured fear of letting others down? Whatever your stressors, you too can experience peace and live a productive life.
Lindsey McRae
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS, CAADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ashburn, VA 20147
Accepting New Clients- As we navigate life, we face obstacles and come across some bumps in the road. These challenges can feel overwhelming and can impact our relationships, sleep, mood, job performance, and overall well being. My goal is to empower clients and provide them with support and tools to improve their lives. Offering an empathetic ear as well as a therapeutic perspective, I value the opportunity to walk alongside clients in navigating life’s ups and downs.
Accepting New Clients- As we navigate life, we face obstacles and come across some bumps in the road. These challenges can feel overwhelming and can impact our relationships, sleep, mood, job performance, and overall well being. My goal is to empower clients and provide them with support and tools to improve their lives. Offering an empathetic ear as well as a therapeutic perspective, I value the opportunity to walk alongside clients in navigating life’s ups and downs.
Alyssia Rodriguez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ashburn, VA 20147 (Online Only)
I believe everyone should feel supported in how they present to the world by providing a space that honors the client to tell their story. I am passionate about supporting clients to foster self-awareness and gain insight into their thoughts, feelings and behaviors by empowering individuals to recognize and draw from their inner strengths. During the therapeutic process I will explore how the past or present wounds are preventing individuals from feeling safe, heard and whole.
I believe everyone should feel supported in how they present to the world by providing a space that honors the client to tell their story. I am passionate about supporting clients to foster self-awareness and gain insight into their thoughts, feelings and behaviors by empowering individuals to recognize and draw from their inner strengths. During the therapeutic process I will explore how the past or present wounds are preventing individuals from feeling safe, heard and whole.
Do you feel that living in this world can sometimes feel overwhelming, confusing, and challenging? I believe that even the strongest people need support and guidance to navigate life's ups and downs. You are the expert in your life and I am here to support you. I work with you (and/or your loved ones) to identify goals and map paths for improvement so that you can move forward. My approach is unique and collaborative, blending elements from different techniques and tailoring treatment according to each individual. Whether this is your first time seeking therapy or you are looking to restart services, I am so glad that you are here.
Do you feel that living in this world can sometimes feel overwhelming, confusing, and challenging? I believe that even the strongest people need support and guidance to navigate life's ups and downs. You are the expert in your life and I am here to support you. I work with you (and/or your loved ones) to identify goals and map paths for improvement so that you can move forward. My approach is unique and collaborative, blending elements from different techniques and tailoring treatment according to each individual. Whether this is your first time seeking therapy or you are looking to restart services, I am so glad that you are here.
