Allison Kacmar

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW (she, her)

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Springfield, VA 22153

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"There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you" Maya Angelou. Words have power, words build the world around us, your story has power. As a clinician I do not just treat depression, anxiety, trauma etc. I treat the person experiencing the symptoms of those diagnoses. I want to know your story, to help you regain control of your story, & help you write the next chapters of your life with joy instead of fear, frustration, or negativity. Trauma is my specialty, however I treat most mental health disorders - particularly depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, aging related disorders, & family therapy.

Life rarely goes exactly as planned. This is true for most humans. Asking for help can be daunting but, please understand reaching out for help is a strength. It takes bravery beyond what most assume, to tackle the barriers within your mind and life. I would love to be the one who guides you over or through those barriers. Text or call to take the first step

My specialty is treating trauma, and trauma informed care; too often those who have experienced trauma in their life have been ignored, or not received the care they needed because of multiple barriers. I want to help you break those barriers. Tell me your story.

Call or Email Allison Kacmar now for a free 15 minute consultation - (571) 357-5136

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Brown Bear Behavioral Health

Springfield, VA 22153

(571) 357-5136

8001 Forbes Place

Springfield, VA 22151

I'm excited to be a part of your journey - taking this first step is hard - that tells me you are awesome, & strong. I'm excited to meet you

I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Dual Diagnosis and Mood Disorders

$100 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and families

Intro videos are always a bit goofy, my message is genuine though. I love my work, and hope to get to meet you. :-)

Let's Connect (571) 357-5136

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Brown Bear Behavioral Health

Springfield, VA 22153

(571) 357-5136

8001 Forbes Place

Springfield, VA 22151

I'm excited to be a part of your journey - taking this first step is hard - that tells me you are awesome, & strong. I'm excited to meet you

I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Dual Diagnosis and Mood Disorders

$100 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and families

Intro videos are always a bit goofy, my message is genuine though. I love my work, and hope to get to meet you. :-)

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $100
Couple Sessions $125
Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Pay by American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa, Zelle

Insurance

Aetna
BCBS - MA virtual network
BlueCross and BlueShield
CareFirst
Cigna and Evernorth
Oscar Health
Oxford
UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Out of Network

I am actively working my credentialing with Tricare (as well as John Hopkins Plan), Medicare & Medicaid (Virginia, DC, and Maryland).

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (571) 357-5136

Allison Kacmar

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW

I am actively working my credentialing with Tricare (as well as John Hopkins Plan), Medicare & Medicaid (Virginia, DC, and Maryland).

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (571) 357-5136

Allison Kacmar

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Virginia / 0904012975 Allison Kacmar
In Practice for 9 Years
License: Board of Social Work District of Columbia LC200002037 / 2022
License: VA Board of Social Work 0904012975 / 2021
Attended University of South Carolina, Graduated 2015

I am a licensed clinical social worker - I have spent years training as a trauma therapist. Additionally, I have begun extensive training on working with trans-youth in order to provide gender affirm care & a safe space. I work with all people, diagnosis is secondary to who you are as an individual.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (571) 357-5136

Allison Kacmar

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (571) 357-5136

Allison Kacmar

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Trauma and PTSD
Dual Diagnosis
Mood Disorders

Expertise

Addiction
Alcohol Use
Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Bisexual
Body Positivity
Chronic Illness
Chronic Pain
Codependency
Dementia
Depression
Dissociative Disorders (DID)
Divorce
Family Conflict
Geriatric and Seniors
Grief
Impulse Control Disorders
Infidelity
Lesbian
LGBTQ+
Marital and Premarital
military trauma
Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
Parenting
Peer Relationships
Personality Disorders
Psychosis
Relationship Issues
Self Esteem
Sexual Abuse
Stress
Substance Use
Suicidal Ideation
Thinking Disorders
Transgender
Veterans

I enjoy working with all populations, and my specialty is working with individuals who have experienced trauma. Childhood trauma, sexual trauma, combat trauma & more. I've taken years to learn specific types of therapy shown through evidence to have a sustainable impact on the client, reducing their trauma symptoms. Additionally, I work extensively with the LGBTQIA plus population, as a safe space

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (571) 357-5136

Allison Kacmar

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (571) 357-5136

Allison Kacmar

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW

Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10) ,

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

HIV / AIDS Allied ,

Intersex Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Sex Worker Allied ,

Transgender Allied

Age

Children (6 to 10) ,

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

HIV / AIDS Allied ,

Intersex Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Sex Worker Allied ,

Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Compassion Focused
Culturally Sensitive
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
EMDR
Experiential Therapy
Family / Marital
Family Systems
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Motivational Interviewing
Narrative
Person-Centered
Relational
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Strength-Based
Trauma Focused

I am primarily a cognitive based therapist, as I believe in the power of understanding our thoughts, feelings and how the two effect our behavior and/or mood. I am trained in EMDR, however, I am extremely particular about when to use it, due to the intensity it can cause.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (571) 357-5136

Allison Kacmar

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (571) 357-5136

Allison Kacmar

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW

Location

Primary Location

Brown Bear Behavioral Health

Springfield, VA 22153

(571) 357-5136

Email me

My website

Additional Location

8001 Forbes Place

Springfield, VA 22151

(571) 357-5136

Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Fairfax

Zips

I'm excited to be a part of your journey - taking this first step is hard - that tells me you are awesome, & strong. I'm excited to meet you

Call for a free consultation now - (571) 357-5136

Allison Kacmar

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW

I'm excited to be a part of your journey - taking this first step is hard - that tells me you are awesome, & strong. I'm excited to meet you

Call for a free consultation now - (571) 357-5136

Allison Kacmar

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW