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Caren Ann Appel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA (she, her)
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Vienna, VA 22180
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Finding the right therapeutic "fit" is one of the most important decisions you will undertake. You often can't waste time because you or your family needs help now, which is why I offer a compassionate, solution-oriented approach to clients. Hi, my name is Caren Ann Appel & I'm a licensed psychotherapist with a master's in clinical & macro social work & another master's degree in Gender History.
I have several trauma-informed specialties: 1) working with late-diagnosed, neurodivergent individuals in helping them better navigate their brains & environs. 2) guiding LGBTQ+ people and their families towards authentic healing, & 3) partnering with those suffering from chronic illnesses find steadier ground.
I keep a few, sliding scale spots open for queer and/or neurodivergent individuals who cannot afford my usual rates. Email me: Caren at Appel Psychotherapy dot com
Call or Email Caren Ann Appel now for a free 15 minute consultation - (571) 454-9909
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Couple Sessions $165
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (571) 454-9909
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Caren Ann Appel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Virginia / 0904015754 Caren Ann Appel
- In Practice for 4 Years
- Degree/Diploma from San Francisco State University MA Gender History / 2003
- Attended The Catholic University of America, MSW, Graduated 2013
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Women's Issues
- ADHD
- Chronic Illness
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Autism
- Behavioral Issues
- Bisexual
- Cancer
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Education and Learning Disabilities
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Infertility
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Mood Disorders
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Parenting
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Transgender
- Veterans
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Deaf Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Religion
Other Spiritual or Religious Affiliations
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Deaf Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Religion
Other Spiritual or Religious Affiliations
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Eclectic
- Expressive Arts
- Family Systems
- Feminist
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Multicultural
- Psychoanalytic
- Psychodynamic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Location
Nearby Areas
Cities
Neighborhoods
Call for a free consultation now - (571) 454-9909
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Caren Ann Appel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA