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Michael F. Shea, LICSW, is a integrative psychotherapist operating a private practice in Washington, DC with over 28 years of experience. Utilizing a holistic approach to health and healing, he integrates the disciplines of Social Work, Mind-Body Medicine, and Spirituality to aid those who seek self-awareness. He works with individuals, couples, families, groups, and corporate executive teams. His specialties include: addictions, mood disorders, pain management, crisis intervention, spiritual crisis, and strategic planning. He is certified by and is on the faculty of the Center for Mind-Body Medicine in Washington, DC.

9/21/23: I am finally retiring, for real this time. After fifty years in the mental health field, I am writing a new chapter, both literally and figuratively. Thanks to all of the mentors, colleagues, and friends who have supported my growth as a therapist through the years. Most of all, I am grateful for the many people who have honored me by allowing me to be their partners in healing.

I would like to congratulate you for taking the time to explore therapy. I know that finding the right therapist can take time and energy; it is a decision that shouldn't be taken lightly. I approach my clients with a positive & hopeful attitude as we work with one another. The people I have had the privilege to work with describe my style as warm, compassionate, interactive, and collaborative. I enjoy helping people navigate the complexities of life to gain better understanding of themselves, their relationships and to ultimately find wisdom, answers and resolutions to the reasons that have brought you into therapy.

I know how hard it can be to take the first step towards getting counseling support. I commend you for having taken that first step. I hope you can find the help you are seeking soon. I work with adults and seniors. In my work with adults, I work with those struggling with feelings of worry, sadness, difficulty around life transitions, workplace stress, relationship difficulties and those struggling with parenting issues, including parenting of children with special needs. I provide a safe, gentle, caring, and non-judgmental space for us to work together toward your goals.

~ Counseling tailored to your Personality, from a Christian Perspective, & with a Neurobiological understanding of Lasting Change ~ I understand firsthand the courage required to ask for help. You are taking an important step in pursuing counseling today. ~ I use my understanding of personality types to tailor counseling to your specific needs. We are all unique, and my desire is to help each person become more fully whomever they are meant to be. I use my knowledge of the various strengths and weaknesses of each personality type to help you build on your strengths, and to have compassion for your weaknesses.

I am a warm, caring therapist with a sense of humor and extensive experience working with adolescents and young adults. I specialize in helping people with problems resulting from anxiety, depression, anger, and relationship difficulties at work and in school. I am particularly skilled at building rapport with difficult and treatment resistant clients. As a clinical psychologist I have extensive training in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and have seen many clients improve with these techniques. I have helped people overcome their problems in a variety of settings including hospitals, university counseling centers, community mental health clinics, and schools.

Are you a business leader or executive with limited time for weekly therapy but eager to reach your therapy goals quickly? You’ve come to the right place. If you’re struggling with personal relationships or navigating organizational changes that lead to perfectionism, performance anxiety, restlessness, unwanted memories of past traumas, and constantly feeling on edge, I can give you the tools you need for lasting relief and putting control back in your hands.

Welcome! I know many only seek therapy when parts of their life feel deeply painful and unsustainable; I’d love to help you find relief, peace and clarity in your world. My goal each session is to provide a safe, warm, non-judgmental and honest space to explore your thoughts and feelings. I have extensive experience working with big life transitions like breakups, moves, graduations, career changes, and processing through the anxiety, depression and grief that often co-occur. My passion is empowering my clients to authentically examine themselves and their relationships so they can discover how best to live a life they want & need.

Are you looking for guidance and support to navigate life's challenges? Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or navigating life transitions, I am here to provide support and guidance. My goal is to empower you to overcome obstacles, cultivate resilience, and find fulfillment in your life. With a passion for facilitating positive change and a commitment to compassionate care, I look forward to accompanying you on your path of self-discovery and growth.

Do you lack a sense of purpose? Do you vibe with the idea that there is something greater than you that makes the world go around but feel wounded or frustrated with all the paths you have traveled to find meaning in your life and experiences?

I have over 14 years of experience. I am passionate and Solution-Focused, about helping others, whether it is a struggle with daily life tasks, general life transitions, or in cases of distress or crisis. My goal is to help you feel more empowered to reach your personal goals and experience a healthier and happier life. We can work together on healing whether you are experiencing issues in managing emotions, relationship boundaries, self-esteem, mood instability, or other symptoms directly related to OCD, bi-polar disorder, trauma, depression, and anxiety. I consider myself to be an “eclectic” therapist.

Is your child or teen struggling? Are you searching for an evaluation to diagnose dyslexia, ADHD, autism, anxiety, or other concerns and decide what to do next? Do you need help navigating the world of mental health care and its intersection with public, private, or homeschool? I am a licensed clinical psychologist who provides psychological and psychoeducational evaluations, as well as individual therapy. I am here to help!

After graduating from NYU with a BSW and then an MSW, I continued on to work with individuals & families throughout my career. I received my license in clinical social work in 2009. I also have my certification to do supervision. My areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, couples & family therapy, ADHD, BPD, Bipolar Disorder, ASD & ODD. I use techniques from CBT, psychotherapy, mindfulness based cognitive therapy, behavior therapy & client centered therapy. During the past six years a lot of my practice has been focused on couples counseling. It has been a wonderful experience helping couples work on communication & love.

I am passionate about mental health and advocating for individuals who are looking for extra support. Whether you're interested in starting therapy for the first time, or engaging again to reinforce skills, I aim to provide a safe space where you feel welcome and heard. My role is to listen, and provide feedback into thoughts and behaviors that may be contributing to difficulty, while also offering insight into the strengths you already have. I have experience treating a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, self esteem issues, and life transitions.

If you're having some kind of pain with anxiety, depression and/or stress, I am here to help you! It can be difficult to keep picking up over and over again. I understand this and provide an open, warm and safe space where my clients feel comfortable and can recommit to helping themselves again! We work together to pull from your strengths, re-introduce existing coping strategies and learn many new ones. My focus is for you to gain tools quickly and learn to maintain them. Clients will see improvements in their mood, outlook, energy, physical health, emotional health and in relationships. I take care of and care for my clients!

Hi, my name is Emily. I specialize in working with survivors of trauma, but also see clients for many reasons including: anxiety, depression, PTSD, relationship concerns, college mental health, life transitions, addiction, stress management, athletic and performance based stressors and mood related concerns. I am currently seeing clients in person at my Fairfax Office, but can meet virtually with clients all over Virginia and DC.

I consider it a privilege to do the work I do—in fact, helping others heal, grow, and thrive every day brings great meaning to my life. I know from personal experience how life can sometimes feel unbearable. I also know from personal experience what it is like to work closely with a gifted psychologist to create a new perspective and a new life that are even better than before. I am passionate about providing the highest-quality mental health services to each of my clients and would love the opportunity to support you through this time.

We can think of the therapeutic process as a sort of metamorphosis. Like the caterpillar transforms into a butterfly, we all enter the world with everything we need within us to become our very best selves. However, in order to make that transformation possible, we each require a safe and supportive space to grow. Unfortunately, many of us never had the opportunity to experience that space. This could be due to growing up with unavailable or abusive attachment figures, taking on adult roles at an early age, experiencing isolation and rejection from our peers, etc. This is where therapy can come in - acting as a sort of cocoon.

Limited slots as of Jan 2024! Do you like to make progress quickly? I have often been told that clients make more progress with me in ONE session than in months of past therapy. We examine your past, as there cannot be genuine lasting change without insight into how patterns developed, but we are focused on creating the life you want NOW. I work best with motivated, intelligent, verbal clients. Couples with intimacy issues are a specialty. Visit drpsychmom.com & listen to The Dr. Psych Mom Show! I get you in right away, we don't want to slow down the momentum that brought you here. I can also refer to my great colleagues.