Somatic Therapists in 22314
Are you ready to start your journey to joy and improve your overall wellness? Do you feel disconnected from those around you and alone with your problems or life concerns? Are you tired of being the “strong friend” and ready to build a network of true support? Do you find yourself repeatedly in unhealthy patterns in relationships? Does vulnerability sound scary even though you know it is important? Have you experienced discrimination, harassment, or oppression due to your racial, gender, or sexual identity? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you are in the right place. Welcome! I am here to listen and support.
Are you ready to start your journey to joy and improve your overall wellness? Do you feel disconnected from those around you and alone with your problems or life concerns? Are you tired of being the “strong friend” and ready to build a network of true support? Do you find yourself repeatedly in unhealthy patterns in relationships? Does vulnerability sound scary even though you know it is important? Have you experienced discrimination, harassment, or oppression due to your racial, gender, or sexual identity? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you are in the right place. Welcome! I am here to listen and support.
I tailor my services to each client and their unique needs, always from the humanistic approach. That means that I see my clients first and foremost as human beings, having what we would consider a human experience. Clients experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, job issues, or really any other type of discomfort will benefit from my integration of mindfulness and meditative practices into their treatment, alongside the use of building the psychological tools that empower them to create measurable changes to their circumstances.
I tailor my services to each client and their unique needs, always from the humanistic approach. That means that I see my clients first and foremost as human beings, having what we would consider a human experience. Clients experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, job issues, or really any other type of discomfort will benefit from my integration of mindfulness and meditative practices into their treatment, alongside the use of building the psychological tools that empower them to create measurable changes to their circumstances.
Life's challenges can often leave us feeling fragmented, with our physical, spiritual, emotional, and social aspects in disarray. It is easy to lose sight of our authentic selves when faced with life’s hardships and as a therapist I will act as your co-captain throughout your therapeutic journey. Maybe you're experiencing a mix of emotions like sadness, frustration, stress, insecurity, and lack of motivation. Whatever it is, know that you are not alone. My goal is to guide you toward the equilibrium that fosters your well-being, tailoring evidence-based techniques that will suit your individuality best.
Life's challenges can often leave us feeling fragmented, with our physical, spiritual, emotional, and social aspects in disarray. It is easy to lose sight of our authentic selves when faced with life’s hardships and as a therapist I will act as your co-captain throughout your therapeutic journey. Maybe you're experiencing a mix of emotions like sadness, frustration, stress, insecurity, and lack of motivation. Whatever it is, know that you are not alone. My goal is to guide you toward the equilibrium that fosters your well-being, tailoring evidence-based techniques that will suit your individuality best.
The status quo tells us we can’t trust ourselves, our knowing, or our bodies. Rachael believes that our innate knowing - when we can access it, is not only the gold we seek, but the light we shine for ourselves and in the world around us. From experience with eating disorders, self-injury, trauma, chronic pain, sex therapy, couples and larger family systems, autism (w/expertise in PDA) and the LGBTQIA umbrella to professional work in issue focused non-profits/campaigns (and even performing), Rachael is deeply in tune with the political and social ecosystems that our intersectional identities transverse on a moment to moment basis.
The status quo tells us we can’t trust ourselves, our knowing, or our bodies. Rachael believes that our innate knowing - when we can access it, is not only the gold we seek, but the light we shine for ourselves and in the world around us. From experience with eating disorders, self-injury, trauma, chronic pain, sex therapy, couples and larger family systems, autism (w/expertise in PDA) and the LGBTQIA umbrella to professional work in issue focused non-profits/campaigns (and even performing), Rachael is deeply in tune with the political and social ecosystems that our intersectional identities transverse on a moment to moment basis.
Jan Lynn Watkins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, JD, MBA, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Alexandria, VA 22314
I am interested in supporting you on your journey of self discovery and growth. By clearing negative emotional charges and programming from past experiences, it is possible to create a life with more possibilities and choices. You can rediscover your strengths and interests and allow more peace, joy and playfulness into your life. I can assist you in eliminating limiting thoughts, beliefs and negative emotions! I will help you clear the path that leads to the life you choose. www.janwatkins.com
I am interested in supporting you on your journey of self discovery and growth. By clearing negative emotional charges and programming from past experiences, it is possible to create a life with more possibilities and choices. You can rediscover your strengths and interests and allow more peace, joy and playfulness into your life. I can assist you in eliminating limiting thoughts, beliefs and negative emotions! I will help you clear the path that leads to the life you choose. www.janwatkins.com
Dr. Danielle Armour, Sex & Relationship Therapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, CST
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Alexandria, VA 22314 (Online Only)
I specialize in sexual health, intimacy, and relationships, especially the one we have with self. I am passionate about helping you and yours enrich your lives—by empowering you to unpack what’s preventing you from fully embracing all of life’s pleasures. I believe that we all have the intrinsic ability to heal ourselves. In my practice, psychotherapy is a journey of self healing, with me as your guide. Connection is one of our most powerful tools, and through connecting with me, together, we will cultivate transformation and uncover the peace that lies within you.
I specialize in sexual health, intimacy, and relationships, especially the one we have with self. I am passionate about helping you and yours enrich your lives—by empowering you to unpack what’s preventing you from fully embracing all of life’s pleasures. I believe that we all have the intrinsic ability to heal ourselves. In my practice, psychotherapy is a journey of self healing, with me as your guide. Connection is one of our most powerful tools, and through connecting with me, together, we will cultivate transformation and uncover the peace that lies within you.
Emily M. Jones
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Alexandria, VA 22314
Are you a high-achieving professional struggling to maintain balance in your life? As someone in a demanding career, you might be juggling intense job pressures while trying to keep relationships, family, and your own sense of self intact. This constant strain can lead to overwhelming anxiety, emotional paralysis, and disconnect from yourself and others. You may feel stuck in repetitive patterns, going back to the same people to get your needs met, only to feel let down. But it doesn't have to be this way. There’s a path forward, one where you can reclaim your sense of self and purpose.
Are you a high-achieving professional struggling to maintain balance in your life? As someone in a demanding career, you might be juggling intense job pressures while trying to keep relationships, family, and your own sense of self intact. This constant strain can lead to overwhelming anxiety, emotional paralysis, and disconnect from yourself and others. You may feel stuck in repetitive patterns, going back to the same people to get your needs met, only to feel let down. But it doesn't have to be this way. There’s a path forward, one where you can reclaim your sense of self and purpose.
Jane Whitaker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Alexandria, VA 22314 (Online Only)
I have over 30 years of clinical experience with individuals, couples, and group psychotherapy. I now see primarily individuals in my practice. I encourage clients to become more aware and accepting of their feelings and thoughts. This honesty and self-acceptance creates more clarity and more options for making desired changes, improving relationships, and feeling more expansive. I have an interactive style, I sometimes use humor, and clients tell me they feel safe and supported. Therapy is work, but can be very rewarding for both client and clinician. I also offer billing services to your insurer for your convenience.
I have over 30 years of clinical experience with individuals, couples, and group psychotherapy. I now see primarily individuals in my practice. I encourage clients to become more aware and accepting of their feelings and thoughts. This honesty and self-acceptance creates more clarity and more options for making desired changes, improving relationships, and feeling more expansive. I have an interactive style, I sometimes use humor, and clients tell me they feel safe and supported. Therapy is work, but can be very rewarding for both client and clinician. I also offer billing services to your insurer for your convenience.
Jennifer Rulli
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Alexandria, VA 22314
Our early family of origin experiences lay the foundation for internal and relational patterns that continue to play out in later life. Many of our patterns include our best and most creative efforts to adapt to the tough stuff of life such as trauma, misattunement, and loss. Though these patterns are not set in stone, they are often automatic and hard to recognize, change, or understand. Together we can explore the ways in which our adaptations may have served you well in earlier times but are no longer proving to be helpful, effective, or authentic. I work with clients to create connection, healing, safety, and satisfaction.
Our early family of origin experiences lay the foundation for internal and relational patterns that continue to play out in later life. Many of our patterns include our best and most creative efforts to adapt to the tough stuff of life such as trauma, misattunement, and loss. Though these patterns are not set in stone, they are often automatic and hard to recognize, change, or understand. Together we can explore the ways in which our adaptations may have served you well in earlier times but are no longer proving to be helpful, effective, or authentic. I work with clients to create connection, healing, safety, and satisfaction.
I guide clients to understand what is driving their negative thoughts, why you can’t get out of the rut you find yourself in. We can work together to heal anxiety, depression, and trauma. Don't let your past keep controlling your future. Let's shift patterns that are running your life. Difficult experiences often result in patterns of thinking and behaviors that don't serve us well today. Have you ever felt like "I don't deserve...", "I can't put my needs first..", "I need to be one way for someone to love me, trust me, keep my job, keep my partner"? Let's change these patterns.
I guide clients to understand what is driving their negative thoughts, why you can’t get out of the rut you find yourself in. We can work together to heal anxiety, depression, and trauma. Don't let your past keep controlling your future. Let's shift patterns that are running your life. Difficult experiences often result in patterns of thinking and behaviors that don't serve us well today. Have you ever felt like "I don't deserve...", "I can't put my needs first..", "I need to be one way for someone to love me, trust me, keep my job, keep my partner"? Let's change these patterns.
The Center for Connection, Healing and Change
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMFT-R, LPC-R, LMFT, LPC, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Alexandria, VA 22314
Accepting new clients -The Center for Connection, Healing & Change focuses on the creation of secure, close, and satisfying relationships- within us and between us. We choose to specialize in relationships because we know the importance of satisfying connections for our mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Services explore the relationship we have with both ourselves and others; how well we can live with emotional ease, know who we are, ask for what we need, be responsive to loved ones, set boundaries, deal with loss, heal trauma, move through stressful experiences, find our purpose, and access resilience in moments of need.
Accepting new clients -The Center for Connection, Healing & Change focuses on the creation of secure, close, and satisfying relationships- within us and between us. We choose to specialize in relationships because we know the importance of satisfying connections for our mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Services explore the relationship we have with both ourselves and others; how well we can live with emotional ease, know who we are, ask for what we need, be responsive to loved ones, set boundaries, deal with loss, heal trauma, move through stressful experiences, find our purpose, and access resilience in moments of need.
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At times the road to your fullest life is found by moving through trauma, rage, loss, and betrayal. How we cope with those hardships is important. Therapy can help you become more aware of suffering, the sources that are causing it, and tools to help you overcome it. I invite us to imagine a life beyond fear, shame, and regret. One where you feel your innate wisdom, compassion, and capacity, to live life more fully despite all of its complexities.
At times the road to your fullest life is found by moving through trauma, rage, loss, and betrayal. How we cope with those hardships is important. Therapy can help you become more aware of suffering, the sources that are causing it, and tools to help you overcome it. I invite us to imagine a life beyond fear, shame, and regret. One where you feel your innate wisdom, compassion, and capacity, to live life more fully despite all of its complexities.
At its core, therapy is about fostering self-awareness and self-efficacy. This allows people to reclaim control in their lives, to make meaningful change. If that is something that aligns with you, I am here to offer support! I serve a variety of clients - children (3+), adolescents, and adults. Particularly those who are navigating periods of life transitions. I also specialize in working with individuals within the AAPI community.
At its core, therapy is about fostering self-awareness and self-efficacy. This allows people to reclaim control in their lives, to make meaningful change. If that is something that aligns with you, I am here to offer support! I serve a variety of clients - children (3+), adolescents, and adults. Particularly those who are navigating periods of life transitions. I also specialize in working with individuals within the AAPI community.
Latoya Mason
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Alexandria, VA 22314 (Online Only)
Become the architect of your future! You're not quite sure how your life got to this point and the fear of what lies ahead causes you to second guess your decisions. Your confidence has taken a hit but you are ready to find your happy place again, sleep easy at night and find the place of peace you crave. You are ready to find you again! I help women who are stressed and overwhelmed find their inner peace and calm. I work with you to discover what you want your life to look like and support you in developing that. I offer a safe place for you to vent, move past your fears and just BE.
Become the architect of your future! You're not quite sure how your life got to this point and the fear of what lies ahead causes you to second guess your decisions. Your confidence has taken a hit but you are ready to find your happy place again, sleep easy at night and find the place of peace you crave. You are ready to find you again! I help women who are stressed and overwhelmed find their inner peace and calm. I work with you to discover what you want your life to look like and support you in developing that. I offer a safe place for you to vent, move past your fears and just BE.
Alexis Evans
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Alexandria, VA 22314 (Online Only)
You may be struggling to keep up with life’s lows without experiencing little to none of life’s highs. While we all experience life differently, our mental health and wellness plays an important part to overcoming barriers and living a life worthwhile. I suggest when a person learns more about themselves and what they truly want and need out of life, it enhances their overall wellness and their ability to navigate and thrive in life. As your therapist, I will assist you to define your wants & needs based on your values, learn more about yourself, & ways to accomplish your goals by living intentionally.
You may be struggling to keep up with life’s lows without experiencing little to none of life’s highs. While we all experience life differently, our mental health and wellness plays an important part to overcoming barriers and living a life worthwhile. I suggest when a person learns more about themselves and what they truly want and need out of life, it enhances their overall wellness and their ability to navigate and thrive in life. As your therapist, I will assist you to define your wants & needs based on your values, learn more about yourself, & ways to accomplish your goals by living intentionally.
Radiance Sanneman
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, CCMHC, CCTP-II
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Alexandria, VA 22314 (Online Only)
Openings available! As an IFS psychotherapist, I am passionate about giving my clients a safe place to be themselves, explore their inner wisdom, & navigate life’s challenges without needing to face them alone. I work with many issues but specialize in supporting survivors of complex trauma or relational transgression (childhood abuse, toxic relationships, or betrayals by partners, employers, spiritual leaders), folks facing life transitions, members of the LGBTQ+ community, & people navigating spiritual/religious crossroads or issues. I hold myself accountable to be culturally competent, trauma-informed, & LGBTQ-affirming.
Openings available! As an IFS psychotherapist, I am passionate about giving my clients a safe place to be themselves, explore their inner wisdom, & navigate life’s challenges without needing to face them alone. I work with many issues but specialize in supporting survivors of complex trauma or relational transgression (childhood abuse, toxic relationships, or betrayals by partners, employers, spiritual leaders), folks facing life transitions, members of the LGBTQ+ community, & people navigating spiritual/religious crossroads or issues. I hold myself accountable to be culturally competent, trauma-informed, & LGBTQ-affirming.
It's essential for you to feel understood by your therapist. I strive to create an environment characterized by safety, trust, mutual respect, and even humor. The bond we form allows you to take the emotional risks necessary for deep exploration and enduring change. I offer a free consultation to help you decide if we'd be a good fit. Please join me for a cup of tea to share your story, chart a course for how we might work together, and ask any questions about therapy and how I can help you.
It's essential for you to feel understood by your therapist. I strive to create an environment characterized by safety, trust, mutual respect, and even humor. The bond we form allows you to take the emotional risks necessary for deep exploration and enduring change. I offer a free consultation to help you decide if we'd be a good fit. Please join me for a cup of tea to share your story, chart a course for how we might work together, and ask any questions about therapy and how I can help you.
Emily Dowling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Alexandria, VA 22314
All your effort to manage stress without support has left you exhausted and irritable. The past is still a source of pain that continues to flare up in the present. Your key relationships aren't fulfilling, disconnection has somehow become the norm, and you're stuck in a vicious circle of miscommunication and loneliness. Maybe your relationships have never felt secure and you're afraid this means you're broken. It's difficult to believe, but your relationships can become a source of safety, strength, and healing. Whether it's with yourself or with a loved one, I'm ready to support you in finding out what's possible.
All your effort to manage stress without support has left you exhausted and irritable. The past is still a source of pain that continues to flare up in the present. Your key relationships aren't fulfilling, disconnection has somehow become the norm, and you're stuck in a vicious circle of miscommunication and loneliness. Maybe your relationships have never felt secure and you're afraid this means you're broken. It's difficult to believe, but your relationships can become a source of safety, strength, and healing. Whether it's with yourself or with a loved one, I'm ready to support you in finding out what's possible.
Amanda Kelsheimer, LCSW, Clinical Director
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Alexandria, VA 22314
I work with adult individuals, children (2-18), and parents. I help clients creatively turn pain into coping skills, missed connections into secure relationships, and problematic behaviors into strengths and resiliency. I focus on practical, real-world strategies that build security and connection through a balance of nurture, engagement, structure, and challenge. These strategies are a resource that can then be utilized through different life experiences, stages, and stressors. I support adults, children, and parents alike to understand their emotional and relational needs and find more satisfying, connective ways of meeting them.
I work with adult individuals, children (2-18), and parents. I help clients creatively turn pain into coping skills, missed connections into secure relationships, and problematic behaviors into strengths and resiliency. I focus on practical, real-world strategies that build security and connection through a balance of nurture, engagement, structure, and challenge. These strategies are a resource that can then be utilized through different life experiences, stages, and stressors. I support adults, children, and parents alike to understand their emotional and relational needs and find more satisfying, connective ways of meeting them.
