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Lici A. Mercado
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Annandale, VA 22003
Waitlist for new clients
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Nobody exists in a vacuum. Although life can be isolating, you don’t have to do it alone. In a time of DIY and instant gratification, I propose connection, collaboration, creativity, and courage in the therapeutic process. Like you, I’m human! I’m a woman, a wife, a mother, an immigrant, a person of faith, a therapist. While I believe everyone is doing their best, I honor and foster a desire for healthy change. For that, I utilize evidence-based approaches to draw on purpose and encourage self-efficacy. I invite and treasure honest feedback, and use the present moment to nourish insight-provoking reflection, and a path for thriving.
My mission is to walk with you through hardship and discomfort, and celebrate your accomplishments, especially that of becoming more who you truly are! We’ll collaborate on investigating current concerns’ root-causes, learning how to identify and regulate emotions, cope with stressors, prevent crisis, and build skills to navigate challenges and enjoy life.
Albeit challenging and humbling, therapy is extremely rewarding and transformative. Whether your reason for pursuing therapy has to do with something you did or not, there’s always something you can do about it, including letting go. You can find beauty and meaning as you wrestle in your process! Think we could work well together? I’d love to hear from you!
Call or Email Lici A. Mercado now for a free 15 minute consultation - (703) 621-7179
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $160
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by ACH Bank transfer, Paypal, Venmo, Zelle
Insurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Optum
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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Lici A. Mercado
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Virginia / 0701011984 Lici A. Mercado
- In Practice for 11 Years
- Attended George Mason University , M.Ed., Graduated 2019
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Dual Diagnosis
- Women's Issues
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Infertility
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Veterans
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
I also speak
Portuguese ,
Spanish
Religion
Christian
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
I also speak
Portuguese ,
Spanish
Religion
Christian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing (CPT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Integrative
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Location
Nearby Areas
Neighborhoods
Call for a free consultation now - (703) 621-7179
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Lici A. Mercado
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC