Couples Counseling Therapists in Fairfax County, VA
Anne Mader
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Fairfax, VA 22030 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Washington, DC, and Virginia. Currently, I see clients via telehealth. I received my Master's Degree in Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University and hold a Bachelor of the Arts in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Tennessee. I have received advanced training in Mindfulness, Internal Family Systems, and Sensorimotor Psychology. Areas of interest are working through life transitions, relationship issues, work/life balance, and trauma. My goal is to provide a warm and inviting space so you can come as you are and feel safe as we work together.
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Washington, DC, and Virginia. Currently, I see clients via telehealth. I received my Master's Degree in Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University and hold a Bachelor of the Arts in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Tennessee. I have received advanced training in Mindfulness, Internal Family Systems, and Sensorimotor Psychology. Areas of interest are working through life transitions, relationship issues, work/life balance, and trauma. My goal is to provide a warm and inviting space so you can come as you are and feel safe as we work together.
Jacklyn Ann Rothenberger
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Springfield, VA 22152 (Online Only)
Research consistently demonstrates that the quality of the therapeutic relationship is just as important, if not more so, than the specific modality.
Hello, and welcome to my page! I am an LMFT who treats adult individuals and couples looking to get more out of life. I have been licensed for 10 years and worked with a diverse array of issues to include adjustments, grief, depression, anxiety, addictions, and trauma. I have a warm, strengths-based, collaborative style; you set the goals and pace and I provide the skills to get you where you're wanting to go.
Research consistently demonstrates that the quality of the therapeutic relationship is just as important, if not more so, than the specific modality.
Hello, and welcome to my page! I am an LMFT who treats adult individuals and couples looking to get more out of life. I have been licensed for 10 years and worked with a diverse array of issues to include adjustments, grief, depression, anxiety, addictions, and trauma. I have a warm, strengths-based, collaborative style; you set the goals and pace and I provide the skills to get you where you're wanting to go.
I'm happy you are here. I work with women who are struggling with the transition to pregnancy/parenting and want to feel more enjoyment and confidence in their new identity. I also work with couples who are struggling with balancing roles as partners and parents. You may be pregnant or newly postpartum, grappling with the all-encompassing changes that come with such a transition. You may be a tired or stressed out parent, trying to “have it all” but always falling behind the endless to-do’s. You may be feeling like a roommate to your partner after kids. I understand the difficulties that come with expanding your family.
I'm happy you are here. I work with women who are struggling with the transition to pregnancy/parenting and want to feel more enjoyment and confidence in their new identity. I also work with couples who are struggling with balancing roles as partners and parents. You may be pregnant or newly postpartum, grappling with the all-encompassing changes that come with such a transition. You may be a tired or stressed out parent, trying to “have it all” but always falling behind the endless to-do’s. You may be feeling like a roommate to your partner after kids. I understand the difficulties that come with expanding your family.
Welcome, and thank you for considering me as a therapist to partner with you on your therapy journey! I am Christine Buzitsky, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in North Carolina and Virginia. I have twenty-five years of experience working with adults, adolescents, children, couples, and families to address relationship issues, anxiety, depression, women's issues, grief, ADHD, coping with chronic medical concerns, and life transitions. I believe therapy must be individualized to the client.
Welcome, and thank you for considering me as a therapist to partner with you on your therapy journey! I am Christine Buzitsky, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in North Carolina and Virginia. I have twenty-five years of experience working with adults, adolescents, children, couples, and families to address relationship issues, anxiety, depression, women's issues, grief, ADHD, coping with chronic medical concerns, and life transitions. I believe therapy must be individualized to the client.
Jacques de Broekert
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, LPC, LSATP, CSAC, MAC
Verified Verified
Reston, VA 20190
Often in an attempt to finish "unfinished" business, we reenact unresolved issues in hopes of a better outcome finding ourselves face to face with the mountain of pain looming large in our past. I specialize in treating individuals, couples, and groups struggling with addiction, compulsive behaviors, depression, trauma, and related issues. If you struggle with addiction, I use emotionally connective and psychodynamic therapy to help you reach abstinence and then recovery, pre or post rehab. If you are struggling with the out-of-control substance abuse merry-go-round, we can work together to improve your life.
Often in an attempt to finish "unfinished" business, we reenact unresolved issues in hopes of a better outcome finding ourselves face to face with the mountain of pain looming large in our past. I specialize in treating individuals, couples, and groups struggling with addiction, compulsive behaviors, depression, trauma, and related issues. If you struggle with addiction, I use emotionally connective and psychodynamic therapy to help you reach abstinence and then recovery, pre or post rehab. If you are struggling with the out-of-control substance abuse merry-go-round, we can work together to improve your life.
What I'm especially good at is helping people get clarity about their relationships and their boundaries. This means I work well with individuals in difficult marriages, children and parents trying to establish adult bonds, codependent people, and with anyone who wants warmer, happier, more peaceful interactions in their life. If you can't figure out why your relationships go off the rails, I can help. I like to work with adults, teens and parents, couples, minor-attracted persons (pedophiles), LGBTQ folks and people who don't know why they feel bad.
What I'm especially good at is helping people get clarity about their relationships and their boundaries. This means I work well with individuals in difficult marriages, children and parents trying to establish adult bonds, codependent people, and with anyone who wants warmer, happier, more peaceful interactions in their life. If you can't figure out why your relationships go off the rails, I can help. I like to work with adults, teens and parents, couples, minor-attracted persons (pedophiles), LGBTQ folks and people who don't know why they feel bad.
Benjamin Wagner
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Herndon, VA 20170
My experience providing clinical coordination and psychological services,coupled with progressive state of the art professional education and training, allows an effective collaborative therapeutic relationship to flourish.
I am Licensed Professional Counselor with over 16 years of clinical counseling experience providing services in the Tyson's Corner area. I have worked extensively with adults and adolescents through individual, group, couples and family treatment modalities. I have a diverse professional background including community mental health, independent counseling groups and private practice.
My experience providing clinical coordination and psychological services,coupled with progressive state of the art professional education and training, allows an effective collaborative therapeutic relationship to flourish.
I am Licensed Professional Counselor with over 16 years of clinical counseling experience providing services in the Tyson's Corner area. I have worked extensively with adults and adolescents through individual, group, couples and family treatment modalities. I have a diverse professional background including community mental health, independent counseling groups and private practice.
Northern Virginia Couples Counseling, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCMFT
Verified Verified
Reston, VA 20190
Waitlist for new clients
I see couples at any stage of the relationship (dating, pre-marital, married, contemplating divorce/separation) and I am passionate about helping partners rebuild intimacy and trust after infidelity.
My name is Stefania Gheorghiu, I run a hybrid practice providing both virtual appointments (week days only) and in-person sessions at my Reston office on Saturdays. My clients are self-motivated individuals and couples who are ready to take action in repairing past hurts, heal their emotional wounds, and overcome challenges they face in their current environment. I aim to empower my clients through acceptance, understanding, empathy, and challenge as we work together to navigate new ways of moving through life in order to achieve your goals.
I see couples at any stage of the relationship (dating, pre-marital, married, contemplating divorce/separation) and I am passionate about helping partners rebuild intimacy and trust after infidelity.
My name is Stefania Gheorghiu, I run a hybrid practice providing both virtual appointments (week days only) and in-person sessions at my Reston office on Saturdays. My clients are self-motivated individuals and couples who are ready to take action in repairing past hurts, heal their emotional wounds, and overcome challenges they face in their current environment. I aim to empower my clients through acceptance, understanding, empathy, and challenge as we work together to navigate new ways of moving through life in order to achieve your goals.
Dr. Brandee Zettel
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Alexandria, VA 22315 (Online Only)
Being a military spouse with kids, she has firsthand understanding of the demands, stressors, adjustments, and transitions that military families face.
Brandee understands that everyone is unique in their own way and she takes time to get to know her clients. She works with couples, families, and individuals. She builds treatment plans that are tailored to the individual or couples and she adapts her therapeutic approach to meet the needs of the clients. Brandee likes to start by helping each client find hope that their situation can improve. She loves working with couples and families helping improve communication and strengthen bonds.
Being a military spouse with kids, she has firsthand understanding of the demands, stressors, adjustments, and transitions that military families face.
Brandee understands that everyone is unique in their own way and she takes time to get to know her clients. She works with couples, families, and individuals. She builds treatment plans that are tailored to the individual or couples and she adapts her therapeutic approach to meet the needs of the clients. Brandee likes to start by helping each client find hope that their situation can improve. She loves working with couples and families helping improve communication and strengthen bonds.
Thrive Therapy Center, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fairfax, VA 22030
We believe in the power of a non-judgmental and supportive therapeutic relationship and empowering clients to live fuller and happier lives.
**Accepting new clients via teletherapy. Immediate availability.** Life can be so overwhelming and we can feel so alone. At Thrive have devoted ourselves to helping people navigate their lives to feel happier and more fulfilled. We help individuals gain insight and live fuller & more authentic lives. We provide compassionate, supportive and confidential care to children, adolescents, college-aged, adults and couples. We specialize in providing relief from anxiety, depression, loss & grief and trauma. We also help with issues related to life transitions and acculturation issues.
We believe in the power of a non-judgmental and supportive therapeutic relationship and empowering clients to live fuller and happier lives.
**Accepting new clients via teletherapy. Immediate availability.** Life can be so overwhelming and we can feel so alone. At Thrive have devoted ourselves to helping people navigate their lives to feel happier and more fulfilled. We help individuals gain insight and live fuller & more authentic lives. We provide compassionate, supportive and confidential care to children, adolescents, college-aged, adults and couples. We specialize in providing relief from anxiety, depression, loss & grief and trauma. We also help with issues related to life transitions and acculturation issues.
I specialize in life transitions and adjustments (career, coupling/decoupling, moving, etc), and also have a vested interest in working with multicultural individuals and intercultural couples and families.
Mental and emotional health are critical aspects of wellness. It is increasingly difficult to maintain this wellbeing in our society, and it is especially difficult for emerging adults and young families. At an individual level, therapy can help with your identity development, deconstructing cultural/societal scripts, and authentic empowerment. As a couple and family, therapy can help you understand each other and the stories you share, as well as why and how you can interact with each other to facilitate individual and collective growth.
I specialize in life transitions and adjustments (career, coupling/decoupling, moving, etc), and also have a vested interest in working with multicultural individuals and intercultural couples and families.
Mental and emotional health are critical aspects of wellness. It is increasingly difficult to maintain this wellbeing in our society, and it is especially difficult for emerging adults and young families. At an individual level, therapy can help with your identity development, deconstructing cultural/societal scripts, and authentic empowerment. As a couple and family, therapy can help you understand each other and the stories you share, as well as why and how you can interact with each other to facilitate individual and collective growth.
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Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Falls Church, VA 22046 (Online Only)
Other search terms: HOCD, SO-OCD, sexual orientation OCD, ROCD, relationship OCD, POCD, harm OCD, intrusive thoughts, violent thoughts, retroactive jealousy, real event OCD; somatic OCD; BFRB, body-focused repetitive behaviors, trichotillomania, hair-pulling, skin-picking, excoriation; GAD, anxiety, panic, social anxiety, health anxiety, hypochondriasis.
I specialize in Rumination-Focused ERP for OCD. This approach to ERP focuses on treating compulsive rumination, and provides a highly systematic yet gentler approach to exposure therapy. RF-ERP can be helpful to patients who have not made significant progress in other types of treatment, including individuals with Pure O or Sensorimotor OCD.
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I specialize in Rumination-Focused ERP for OCD. This approach to ERP focuses on treating compulsive rumination, and provides a highly systematic yet gentler approach to exposure therapy. RF-ERP can be helpful to patients who have not made significant progress in other types of treatment, including individuals with Pure O or Sensorimotor OCD.
I am to help individuals to increase self-reflection and self-examination, and to use our relationship as a window into patterns within relationships in their lives.
I am available for in person and tele-therapy sessions at this time. As a licensed psychologist, I assist in many areas of mental health, including difficulties with depression, anxiety, bereavement, relationship problems, career problems, trauma, and adjustment to life transitions. I work with individuals, groups, and couples to provide practical ways to approach some of life's most difficult challenges. The aim in working together is not just to alleviate the most obvious symptoms, but to help clients lead a healthier, happier, fulfilling life.
I am to help individuals to increase self-reflection and self-examination, and to use our relationship as a window into patterns within relationships in their lives.
I am available for in person and tele-therapy sessions at this time. As a licensed psychologist, I assist in many areas of mental health, including difficulties with depression, anxiety, bereavement, relationship problems, career problems, trauma, and adjustment to life transitions. I work with individuals, groups, and couples to provide practical ways to approach some of life's most difficult challenges. The aim in working together is not just to alleviate the most obvious symptoms, but to help clients lead a healthier, happier, fulfilling life.
In my experience, crisis in the form of grief, relationship issues, or from other unresolved issues is often a catalyst for change and I would be honored to have the opportunity to work with you.
I am a clinician with over 30 years combined experience in the fields of substance abuse and mental health. I have worked for a number of years assisting adults find recovery in an outpatient substance abuse setting. In more recent years, I have worked with people of all ages experiencing a mental health and/or substance abuse crisis. I use a client centered approach and I am familiar with other treatment modalities such as cognitive behavior therapy.
In my experience, crisis in the form of grief, relationship issues, or from other unresolved issues is often a catalyst for change and I would be honored to have the opportunity to work with you.
I am a clinician with over 30 years combined experience in the fields of substance abuse and mental health. I have worked for a number of years assisting adults find recovery in an outpatient substance abuse setting. In more recent years, I have worked with people of all ages experiencing a mental health and/or substance abuse crisis. I use a client centered approach and I am familiar with other treatment modalities such as cognitive behavior therapy.
In the Midst Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LISW-CP
Verified Verified
Reston, VA 20191 (Online Only)
I actively engage in the therapeutic relationship, providing direct feedback, validation, and necessary challenges.
Are you struggling with a recent medical diagnosis, the loss of a loved one, or going through a divorce? Do you find yourself constantly worrying about your future and wondering if you will ever feel like yourself again? You're not alone. Many people going through unexpected life changes wonder if they will ever feel happy again. My specialization is working with individuals who have been diagnosed with a chronic and/or terminal illness and are striving to adapt to their new normal. I understand the anxiety, anger, sadness, and uncertainty that come with facing an unknown future.
I actively engage in the therapeutic relationship, providing direct feedback, validation, and necessary challenges.
Are you struggling with a recent medical diagnosis, the loss of a loved one, or going through a divorce? Do you find yourself constantly worrying about your future and wondering if you will ever feel like yourself again? You're not alone. Many people going through unexpected life changes wonder if they will ever feel happy again. My specialization is working with individuals who have been diagnosed with a chronic and/or terminal illness and are striving to adapt to their new normal. I understand the anxiety, anger, sadness, and uncertainty that come with facing an unknown future.
Patricia A Morgan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, NLP
Verified Verified
Fairfax, VA 22030
I specialize in helping people with transitions due to some loss or change within their life. These usually include relationship issues,mid-life issues,career change, toxic workplaces as well as other life crises that bring forth anxiety and depression. I provide testing and coaching for career/job issues. Right brain techniques using Neurolinguistic Programming makes changing faster and deeper. I have been in practice for over thirty years. Within 3 months of weekly sessions you will notice positive changes in your relationship with yourself and/or others. See YouTube to view my award winning program Spotlight on Mental Health.
I specialize in helping people with transitions due to some loss or change within their life. These usually include relationship issues,mid-life issues,career change, toxic workplaces as well as other life crises that bring forth anxiety and depression. I provide testing and coaching for career/job issues. Right brain techniques using Neurolinguistic Programming makes changing faster and deeper. I have been in practice for over thirty years. Within 3 months of weekly sessions you will notice positive changes in your relationship with yourself and/or others. See YouTube to view my award winning program Spotlight on Mental Health.
Dr. Laura Granato
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
McLean, VA 22102
As a board-certified LPC and LMFT with over 25 years of experience, I understand how important it is to find someone you trust and feel safe with. I bring compassion and insight from our first consultation to the moment you decide to end our time together. I offer a space to get curious about understanding & addressing life's challenges so you no longer face these alone. I have significant expertise in addressing a range of mental health concerns. My specialties include relationship difficulties, men & women's issues, anxiety, grief, pre/teens, addiction, and depression.
As a board-certified LPC and LMFT with over 25 years of experience, I understand how important it is to find someone you trust and feel safe with. I bring compassion and insight from our first consultation to the moment you decide to end our time together. I offer a space to get curious about understanding & addressing life's challenges so you no longer face these alone. I have significant expertise in addressing a range of mental health concerns. My specialties include relationship difficulties, men & women's issues, anxiety, grief, pre/teens, addiction, and depression.
I also enjoy working with couples and families building healthier and more secure relationships.
I am a resident Counselor at Wellness Through Counseling, located in McLean, VA. I am passionate about helping my clients heal and grow. My mission is to assist people understand themselves and their challenges more effectively. I strongly believe that my clients are experts of their desired path in life. I strive to create a safe space that allows you to process your thoughts and feelings. Through a trusting and collaborative therapeutic relationship, we will work together to explore your strengths and resilience for living a fulfilling life and reaching your potential.
I also enjoy working with couples and families building healthier and more secure relationships.
I am a resident Counselor at Wellness Through Counseling, located in McLean, VA. I am passionate about helping my clients heal and grow. My mission is to assist people understand themselves and their challenges more effectively. I strongly believe that my clients are experts of their desired path in life. I strive to create a safe space that allows you to process your thoughts and feelings. Through a trusting and collaborative therapeutic relationship, we will work together to explore your strengths and resilience for living a fulfilling life and reaching your potential.
Krista Clark
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fairfax, VA 22031 (Online Only)
As a Certified EFT Therapist and Supervisor Candidate, it's my privilege to walk alongside couples and individuals as they work on their most important relationships.
Feeling disconnected can happen in any loving relationship. Sometimes couples find themselves in patterns that leave them feeling stuck, frustrated, and unsure of what to do next. Through EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy), couples can restructure their bond by learning to reach and respond in new ways. While experiencing relationship distress, couples often struggle to turn toward one another and utilize each other as a resource for strength and healing. Couple therapy can be the perfect place to find your way back to your partner.
As a Certified EFT Therapist and Supervisor Candidate, it's my privilege to walk alongside couples and individuals as they work on their most important relationships.
Feeling disconnected can happen in any loving relationship. Sometimes couples find themselves in patterns that leave them feeling stuck, frustrated, and unsure of what to do next. Through EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy), couples can restructure their bond by learning to reach and respond in new ways. While experiencing relationship distress, couples often struggle to turn toward one another and utilize each other as a resource for strength and healing. Couple therapy can be the perfect place to find your way back to your partner.
Roberts offers psychotherapy, relationship and sex counseling in his private practice for individuals, couples and families.
As a psychotherapist, Frank Roberts has a deeply rooted commitment to help his clients expand the boundaries of their possibilities. He is especially skilled in helping people overcome the difficulties which block their growth, health and happiness, whether they emerge in marriage, sex, career, parenting, friendship, or self esteem. For his many years of experience, Mr. Roberts has developed specialized skills which connect people with their inner resources – their dreams, urges, courage and intelligence.
Roberts offers psychotherapy, relationship and sex counseling in his private practice for individuals, couples and families.
As a psychotherapist, Frank Roberts has a deeply rooted commitment to help his clients expand the boundaries of their possibilities. He is especially skilled in helping people overcome the difficulties which block their growth, health and happiness, whether they emerge in marriage, sex, career, parenting, friendship, or self esteem. For his many years of experience, Mr. Roberts has developed specialized skills which connect people with their inner resources – their dreams, urges, courage and intelligence.
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Couples Counseling Therapists
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.