Child Therapists in Springfield, VA

During these global uncertain times, I am welcoming you to join me via Telehealth. We are all dealing with many different feelings and thoughts, the good news you are not alone. We are all dealing with queries and feeling lack of control as things continue to change to create the new normal. My goal is to meet you where you are and to gain access to unraveling what has caused the cycles of dysfunctions of life. Honesty and readiness are keys to a successful working therapeutic relationship. It is my ethical and professional duty to empower and assist all my clients to their utmost potential (emotionally, mentally and physically).

If building understanding, trust and more loving relationships is your goal, then this attachment based mindful approach is the process for you. Imagine waking each day feeling more connected, more alive, and more secure in being your authentic self. It's easier than you think. One must only be willing to feel their repressed feelings. Are you or or your child operating with anxiety, OCD, adjustment disorders, addictions, recurrent or difficult behavior patterns? Go from striving to thriving and manifest positive outcomes. With cutting edge tools, you are able to let go of old behavior patterns and adopt new ones.

Are you or your family going through a tough time? Are behaviors or situations becoming unmanageable? In my office you will find a safe, nonjudgmental response to dealing with the complexities of your life. The aim is to address painful crisis and move toward developing coping strategies to increase peace & the happiness you deserve. My treatment approach is to help with solutions. Individual therapy, play therapy, parent support, and academic consultation is what I provide. In my practice I work with children, adolescents, and adults. There are several therapists in the office who can assist if I am booked.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist with expertise in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), pediatric psychology, and family therapy. I work with children and families on a variety of issues, including anxiety, depression, attention disorders/executive dysfunction, stress, coping with medical illness, learning disabilities, neuropsychological challenges, and developmental issues. I can assist with interpreting and implementing treatment plans and related recommendations in consultation with parents, teachers, and other professionals (e.g., medical doctors, speech-language therapists, tutors).

There are times when life seems overwhelming. You struggle to meet the demands placed on you by others and the demands you place on yourself. You find yourself struggling with issues of depression, anxiety, grief and stress which manifest in relationship problems with partners, parents, co-workers, and children. You have a sense that things could be better.

It may seem that things are overwhelming and somewhat hopeless now. You do have strengths and the ability to make changes. Overcoming hopelessness, anxiety and depression often takes guidance. With my years of experience working with teens, young adults, adults, couples and groups, we will identify your strengths and put a plan in place to use those strengths to navigate life's challenges. My extensive experience includes working with people with neuro-diversity (Autism, ADHD, Intellectual Disabilities) and LGBTQ+ individuals.

I am a Clinical Mental Health Counselor, treating individuals, couples, family & group therapy. I specialize in expressive therapy for children and adolescents. I am experienced in applying object-relational, CBT, acceptance and commitment, solution focused, and various therapeutic approaches to assist the client in reaching their goals. I have worked with a variety of mental health conditions including ADHD, Autism Spectrum, Post Traumatic Stress, depression, and more. I'm a graduate of Marymount University and a PhD candidate.

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 specialize in the relationships we have with ourselves, partners, children, and families. Whether a child or adult, our behaviors can always be made sense of when seen as a bid for connection, security, co-regulation, or validation. Where responses feel disruptive, defiant, shut down, withdrawn, critical, or overwhelming, they are a protest against disconnection or change, indications of a missed need, or a signal that whatever is happening is outside of a capacity to cope at that moment. I make space for everyone’s resourceful, brilliant, and sometimes limiting patterns, emotions, needs, protectors, and adaptations.

“Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars.” ― Kahlil Gibran Have you experienced suffering in your life? Do you at times feel weighted down by negativity, worry, and fears? I am a licensed clinical social worker with over ten years of experience providing therapy to adults, children, adolescents, couples and families who are experiencing Trauma, Mood Disorders, Anxiety, Transitional Issues, Serious Mental Illness, Childhood & Development Issues, & Relationship Stress.

I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and have been providing out-patient mental health services in Northern Virginia since September 2008. I strive to create a supportive environment for individuals, couples, and families in order to facilitate insightful awareness and help individuals recognize patterns in their thoughts, feelings, behaviors. I take an integrated approach to psychotherapy, blending a rational-solution focused approach with supportive based techniques with the goal of helping people improve their quality of life by building upon their natural strengths.

Everyone experiences loss. Seldom do we allow ourselves to fully experience loss or it's impact. When someone dies, we change jobs, or even have a child, there is loss. When we choose to address these losses, past or present, we can begin to heal, and with healing comes unlimited possibility. I work with families/individuals/children and the impact family dynamics have on their lives; adoptees and their families as they deal their losses; bereaved individuals and groups after the death of a loved one; transitional loss and role adjustment included "empty nest"; corporate downsizing; career counseling; and relationship issues.

Over the past 15 years I have learned that the change process is collaborative and requires a unified focus between therapist and client. In therapy, the most positive outcomes occur when we develop a healthy therapeutic relationship and focus on the same goals. Building this relationship allows both therapist and client to feel comfortable while cultivating positive change. I practice from a wellness perspective that states everything we experience throughout our lives is a natural part of our development as individuals. I will meet you wherever you may be emotionally knowing that your life's journey has brought you to this place.

Dr. Jones is licensed in MD, DC, & VA accepting new patients for ASSESSMENTs. She has several years of clinical experience working with individuals of diverse age range referred for various psychological/psychiatric or forensic/legal concerns. She adopts biopsychosocial framework with the goal of promoting well-being and useful evaluations. Her experiences includes, but are not limited to Veterans Disability Benefit Questionnaires, Mood and Anxiety disorders, Sexual Trauma, Serious Mental Illnesses, Competency to Stand Trial, Juvenile Psychosexual Risk, intellectual and learning disabilities, and other psychological evaluations.

I have over 11 years working with children, and 5 years working specifically with children who have neurological and developmental disabilities. I am a Board Certificated Behavior Analyst and a Licensed Behavior Analyst in the state of Virginia. I build rapport with my clients and their families, bringing a compassionate, strength-based, holistic approach to behavioral treatment.

I Graduated from Capella University, with my Master's degree in Social Work and currently working towards attaining my clinical license. I currently work part-time with About Change Inc, working with multi-disciplinary teams on implementing and evaluating patient care plans. I interned as a Counselor and have over 7 years of experience working with individuals, children, adolescents, and families who suffer from a variety of mental illnesses. I also work full-time in the Hospice field as a social worker to assist patients over the age of 18 and elders to provide comfort care when transcending to the end of life.

As a dedicated and compassionate counselor, I bring a wealth of experience from my background as a School Counselor, Educator, and Training Specialist where I've had the privilege of supporting children, adolescents, adults, and families through various life transitions. In my therapeutic approach, I recognize that true change involves a holistic understanding of one's self and a connection between our mental, physical, and emotional health. My commitment is to create a therapeutic space where individuals feel seen, heard, and supported in their journey towards self-discovery and personal growth.

Virginia Home-Based Counseling, P.C. is an intensive in-home counseling service for children, adolescents, and their families. The goal is to address problems and provide therapeutic services designed to empower individuals and families, allowing them to develop and lead healthier lives. The primary goal of this program is to preserve the family unit and prevent the unnecessary placement of children outside of their homes or community. We are dedicated to providing the highest level of comprehensive mental health and substance abuse services to our community, including but not limited to: assessments, crisis intervention and treatment, individual and family counseling, life skills training, therapeutic parenting techniques, communication and relationship enhancement, individual case management, and 24-hour emergency response.

Working with us you'll get results. Because we believe you're best served by a clinician who's passionate about not only their work, but who they work with as well. That's why we started Lifebulb - We're committed to building an organization that truly allows therapists to get back to enjoying their work, so you, our client, can receive the highest quality therapy services, whether in person at one of our locations or online through telehealth. We hire only highly trained and educated, licensed clinicians dedicated to the therapy process. We're confident we can help you achieve your therapy goals.