Marriage Counseling Therapists in Fairfax, VA
Naglaa B. Moussa
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fairfax, VA 22030
My areas of expertise include trauma, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, suicidal ideation, codependency, addictions, divorce, relationship issues, family conflict, marital problems, parenting, spirituality, coping skills, Christian counseling, intellectual disability, and acculturation.
As a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Virginia, I am dedicated to recognizing the uniqueness of each individual and providing a therapeutic approach that is tailored, supportive, and collaborative. Together, we will work to integrate profound insights and self-awareness into your behavioral patterns, fostering healthier emotional responses. My goal in therapy is to guide you through challenging life experiences that may seem persistent, helping you gain control over your choices, heal from the past, and develop effective coping strategies. This empowerment will enable you to overcome obstacles and reach your full potential.
My areas of expertise include trauma, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, suicidal ideation, codependency, addictions, divorce, relationship issues, family conflict, marital problems, parenting, spirituality, coping skills, Christian counseling, intellectual disability, and acculturation.
As a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Virginia, I am dedicated to recognizing the uniqueness of each individual and providing a therapeutic approach that is tailored, supportive, and collaborative. Together, we will work to integrate profound insights and self-awareness into your behavioral patterns, fostering healthier emotional responses. My goal in therapy is to guide you through challenging life experiences that may seem persistent, helping you gain control over your choices, heal from the past, and develop effective coping strategies. This empowerment will enable you to overcome obstacles and reach your full potential.
I have worked with issues such as attention deficit, depression, anxiety, abuse, relationships, parenting, grief, Christian counseling, obsessive compulsive behaviors, self-esteem, coping skills, suicidal ideation, personality disorders, pre- marital counseling, and traumatic events such as PTSD, abuse, domestic violence and sexual assault.
Living a life with more joy and fulfillment is truly possible for you. With a full heart, I will walk with you to develop a healthier sense of self, nurture positive behavioral and thought patterns that leads to personal growth and healing. My personal model of therapy integrates your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors while providing a way for you to drive your therapy sessions to a place where you feel acknowledged and empowered. As a licensed professional counselor (LPC-S) in Virginia, my core competencies center around my work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families.
I have worked with issues such as attention deficit, depression, anxiety, abuse, relationships, parenting, grief, Christian counseling, obsessive compulsive behaviors, self-esteem, coping skills, suicidal ideation, personality disorders, pre- marital counseling, and traumatic events such as PTSD, abuse, domestic violence and sexual assault.
Living a life with more joy and fulfillment is truly possible for you. With a full heart, I will walk with you to develop a healthier sense of self, nurture positive behavioral and thought patterns that leads to personal growth and healing. My personal model of therapy integrates your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors while providing a way for you to drive your therapy sessions to a place where you feel acknowledged and empowered. As a licensed professional counselor (LPC-S) in Virginia, my core competencies center around my work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families.
I also have background in behavioral medicine, marriage and family therapy, and neuropsychological and psychological testing.
I am an empathic and experienced Cognitive-Behavioral (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapist. I also teach at Georgetown Hospital and the George Washington University, as well as serve on the OCD Mid-Atlantic Affiliate Board. My treatment aims are as follows: 1) provide direct symptom relief, 2) engage clients in treatment in a way that interests them, 3) appeal to strengths, 4) encourage overall treatment compliance, and 5) explain the clinical process in easy to understand language. Empowerment occurs with the recognition that mental health symptoms have predictable patterns. Symptoms are relieved through changing these patterns. Interactive readings and assignments are encouraged.
I also have background in behavioral medicine, marriage and family therapy, and neuropsychological and psychological testing.
I am an empathic and experienced Cognitive-Behavioral (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapist. I also teach at Georgetown Hospital and the George Washington University, as well as serve on the OCD Mid-Atlantic Affiliate Board. My treatment aims are as follows: 1) provide direct symptom relief, 2) engage clients in treatment in a way that interests them, 3) appeal to strengths, 4) encourage overall treatment compliance, and 5) explain the clinical process in easy to understand language. Empowerment occurs with the recognition that mental health symptoms have predictable patterns. Symptoms are relieved through changing these patterns. Interactive readings and assignments are encouraged.
D. Kristin Weyrick
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fairfax, VA 22030 (Online Only)
I have a degree in community agency counseling as well as marriage and family counseling and feel that I work well with diverse populations.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with almost 20 years of experience working in the helping field. I primarily work with Adults, with a focus on strength based, person centered techniques that emphasize self-esteem, positive thinking, and personal resilience. I enjoy utilizing mindfulness exercises in my counseling combined with CBT. Clients that respond well to an honest and straight-forward positive approach would find my services most helpful. I am currently licensed in the state of Massachusetts as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor as well. I offer virtual counseling at my self-pay rate to those clients.
I have a degree in community agency counseling as well as marriage and family counseling and feel that I work well with diverse populations.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with almost 20 years of experience working in the helping field. I primarily work with Adults, with a focus on strength based, person centered techniques that emphasize self-esteem, positive thinking, and personal resilience. I enjoy utilizing mindfulness exercises in my counseling combined with CBT. Clients that respond well to an honest and straight-forward positive approach would find my services most helpful. I am currently licensed in the state of Massachusetts as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor as well. I offer virtual counseling at my self-pay rate to those clients.
Carrie Elizabeth Collier
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-DC, LPC-Va
Verified Verified
Fairfax, VA 22030
Relationship conflicts, marital distress, conflict, and distance, parental dilemmas, marital tensions, anxiety, depression, physical illness, losses, parenting anxiety, childhood and adolescent problems, concerns about aging, workplace stress, and grief and trauma.
I have been a licensed professional counselor since 2001. I offer individual, couples and family therapy. I focus on family and life challenges pertaining to marriage, partners, family cut offs and estrangements, friends, and parenting using Bowen Family Systems Theory. I work online with individuals, couples, parents, and families from all walks of life with a wide array of family and marital challenges, emotional and relationship concerns.
Relationship conflicts, marital distress, conflict, and distance, parental dilemmas, marital tensions, anxiety, depression, physical illness, losses, parenting anxiety, childhood and adolescent problems, concerns about aging, workplace stress, and grief and trauma.
I have been a licensed professional counselor since 2001. I offer individual, couples and family therapy. I focus on family and life challenges pertaining to marriage, partners, family cut offs and estrangements, friends, and parenting using Bowen Family Systems Theory. I work online with individuals, couples, parents, and families from all walks of life with a wide array of family and marital challenges, emotional and relationship concerns.
I am a resident in Marriage and Family Therapy currently working towards licensure in Virginia. I provide individual, group, and family therapy for those affected by a variety of issues. I also specialize in treating teens, adults, and families affected by OCD and/or anxiety disorders. For treatment of OCD/anxiety disorders I use Exposure and Response Prevention, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness techniques, etc. For other types of presenting problems/mental health conditions, I utilize different treatment approaches to meet each client's needs.
I am a resident in Marriage and Family Therapy currently working towards licensure in Virginia. I provide individual, group, and family therapy for those affected by a variety of issues. I also specialize in treating teens, adults, and families affected by OCD and/or anxiety disorders. For treatment of OCD/anxiety disorders I use Exposure and Response Prevention, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness techniques, etc. For other types of presenting problems/mental health conditions, I utilize different treatment approaches to meet each client's needs.
Group Therapy Associates, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fairfax, VA 22030
I am Esther Boykin, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 20 years of experience and the founder of Group Therapy Associates.
Ever feel like you're just going through the motions, almost like life is on autopilot? It's like you're searching for something more—a place where you can truly be yourself and feel understood. You're not alone. In a world where disconnection is the norm, we understand the struggle of finding a safe space to just be yourself. At Group Therapy Associates, we understand the importance of finding comfort amidst life's challenges. Whether you're managing a demanding career, navigating complicated relationships, or faced with overwhelming stress, our goal is to walk alongside you in your journey toward self-discovery and healing.
I am Esther Boykin, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 20 years of experience and the founder of Group Therapy Associates.
Ever feel like you're just going through the motions, almost like life is on autopilot? It's like you're searching for something more—a place where you can truly be yourself and feel understood. You're not alone. In a world where disconnection is the norm, we understand the struggle of finding a safe space to just be yourself. At Group Therapy Associates, we understand the importance of finding comfort amidst life's challenges. Whether you're managing a demanding career, navigating complicated relationships, or faced with overwhelming stress, our goal is to walk alongside you in your journey toward self-discovery and healing.
I work to help guide adults and couples through a variety of issues including parenting and marital conflict.
True growth begins to take shape through self-awareness, reflection, and change. The therapeutic relationship is a major step towards that growth through collaboration, exploration, and understanding. I take great value in this relationship and hope to provide a sense of safety, curiosity, and overall relief of symptoms. I hope to help individuals develop and utilize better coping strategies, gain understanding of behaviors, and make connections between the past and present. It's truly an honor to watch individuals work to gain the successes in their lives, find true happiness and security, and an overall solid sense of themselves.
I work to help guide adults and couples through a variety of issues including parenting and marital conflict.
True growth begins to take shape through self-awareness, reflection, and change. The therapeutic relationship is a major step towards that growth through collaboration, exploration, and understanding. I take great value in this relationship and hope to provide a sense of safety, curiosity, and overall relief of symptoms. I hope to help individuals develop and utilize better coping strategies, gain understanding of behaviors, and make connections between the past and present. It's truly an honor to watch individuals work to gain the successes in their lives, find true happiness and security, and an overall solid sense of themselves.
Arianne Anderson
Resident in Marriage and Family Therapy, MA
Verified Verified
Fairfax, VA 22030 (Online Only)
I see teens, adults, couples, and families, and my focus areas include anxiety, eating disorders, prenatal and postpartum, trauma, PTSD, depression, life transitions, marital and premarital issues, sex, infidelity, codependency, parenting, self-esteem, self-harm, and borderline personality disorder. Additionally, I dedicated three years to a research study focused on enhancing resiliency for military families after deployment, and find great fulfillment in working with veterans.
I see teens, adults, couples, and families, and my focus areas include anxiety, eating disorders, prenatal and postpartum, trauma, PTSD, depression, life transitions, marital and premarital issues, sex, infidelity, codependency, parenting, self-esteem, self-harm, and borderline personality disorder. Additionally, I dedicated three years to a research study focused on enhancing resiliency for military families after deployment, and find great fulfillment in working with veterans.
Hello! I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Virginia with a Master's degree from the University of Oregon. Over the past eight years, I have dedicated my career to practicing couples therapy, guiding partners through the complexities of their relationships.
Hello! I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Virginia with a Master's degree from the University of Oregon. Over the past eight years, I have dedicated my career to practicing couples therapy, guiding partners through the complexities of their relationships.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and a Certified EMDR Therapist. I am trained in Gottman Marital Therapy. I began my career as a victim advocate for the Rape Crisis Center of San Antonio, TX. My experience includes working in the school systems and specializing in trauma-informed care including EMDR, adolescent psychotherapy, couples and family therapy and domestic violence. I believe in a person-centered and systemic approach to therapy.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and a Certified EMDR Therapist. I am trained in Gottman Marital Therapy. I began my career as a victim advocate for the Rape Crisis Center of San Antonio, TX. My experience includes working in the school systems and specializing in trauma-informed care including EMDR, adolescent psychotherapy, couples and family therapy and domestic violence. I believe in a person-centered and systemic approach to therapy.
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Let's transform your relationship! I conduct marriage and couples counseling to assist you with improving communication, resolving conflict, and establishing trust.
Do you struggle with depression, anxiety, relationship conflicts, self-esteem, or career concerns? Together, we will create a path to wellness so that you can focus on the aspects of your life that bring meaning and fulfillment. I am a licensed clinical psychologist who works with adults, adolescents, and couples to overcome life's challenges, improve mental health, develop strategies to manage careers, and have satisfying relationships. I am holistic in my work and I am able to integrate both mental health and career counseling if this approach fits your needs.
Let's transform your relationship! I conduct marriage and couples counseling to assist you with improving communication, resolving conflict, and establishing trust.
Do you struggle with depression, anxiety, relationship conflicts, self-esteem, or career concerns? Together, we will create a path to wellness so that you can focus on the aspects of your life that bring meaning and fulfillment. I am a licensed clinical psychologist who works with adults, adolescents, and couples to overcome life's challenges, improve mental health, develop strategies to manage careers, and have satisfying relationships. I am holistic in my work and I am able to integrate both mental health and career counseling if this approach fits your needs.
I help couples to repair their marriage and find true intimacy.
Do you find that your pornography or sexual addiction is consuming your life? Is your partner's sexual compulsions damaging your relationship and sense of self? I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist and a Certified Couples Betrayal Recovery Therapist (CCBRT). I specialize in working with individuals struggling with problematic sexual behavior, their partners and the coupleship. I can help those struggling with porn/sexual addiction, and help guide them towards overcoming these addictions. I also support Partners of sex/porn addicts by empowering and guiding them through the betrayal trauma.
I help couples to repair their marriage and find true intimacy.
Do you find that your pornography or sexual addiction is consuming your life? Is your partner's sexual compulsions damaging your relationship and sense of self? I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist and a Certified Couples Betrayal Recovery Therapist (CCBRT). I specialize in working with individuals struggling with problematic sexual behavior, their partners and the coupleship. I can help those struggling with porn/sexual addiction, and help guide them towards overcoming these addictions. I also support Partners of sex/porn addicts by empowering and guiding them through the betrayal trauma.
Fairfax Integrative Therapy, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fairfax, VA 22030
We have current openings for individual, couple, and family therapy and for EMDR and Couple Intensives. We are a collaborative practice of Licensed and Resident Marriage and Family Therapists. We come from a warm, direct approach aimed at helping our clients feel comfortable and safe while actively working to meet their goals. Our therapists work from an attachment, strength-based approach to treat a variety of issues including mood struggles, relationship and conflict issues, anger management, behavioral issues, trauma, and parenting and family issues. We are licensed to treat clients in VA, DC, MD, NC, and NH.
We have current openings for individual, couple, and family therapy and for EMDR and Couple Intensives. We are a collaborative practice of Licensed and Resident Marriage and Family Therapists. We come from a warm, direct approach aimed at helping our clients feel comfortable and safe while actively working to meet their goals. Our therapists work from an attachment, strength-based approach to treat a variety of issues including mood struggles, relationship and conflict issues, anger management, behavioral issues, trauma, and parenting and family issues. We are licensed to treat clients in VA, DC, MD, NC, and NH.
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.
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.
Jennifer Parrella - Decoding Relationships, LLC
Counselor, MS, LPC, LCMHC, NCC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Fairfax, VA 22030 (Online Only)
I offer individual, couples, marriage, family, group, & workplace therapy.
I believe individuals, couples, & families can adjust their communication and patterns to improve their lives and relationships. My approach is compassionate yet honest & straightforward. I teach healthy patterns to replace negative ones. I take a pro-relationship, trauma informed, approach to all relationships, helping people and their loved ones make changes in order to feel closer and happier together. Feel free to reach out via email or phone at any time w/ questions or to schedule an appt. I am accepting new clients and offer day & evening virtual hours M-F. Sessions & paperwork are facilitated via confidential web-portal.
I offer individual, couples, marriage, family, group, & workplace therapy.
I believe individuals, couples, & families can adjust their communication and patterns to improve their lives and relationships. My approach is compassionate yet honest & straightforward. I teach healthy patterns to replace negative ones. I take a pro-relationship, trauma informed, approach to all relationships, helping people and their loved ones make changes in order to feel closer and happier together. Feel free to reach out via email or phone at any time w/ questions or to schedule an appt. I am accepting new clients and offer day & evening virtual hours M-F. Sessions & paperwork are facilitated via confidential web-portal.
I specialize in psychological testing and evaluation of children, adolescents and adults to assess intellectual, educational, personality, emotional, and behavioral functioning. I offer ADHD, LD, GT (AAP), and ED evaluations for purposes of school placement, as well as special education services and accommodations, including on standardized tests such as the SAT, ACT, LSAT, GRE, GMAT and MCAT. I provide forensic services which include court evaluations and child custody evaluations, and therapy services include individual, marital, and family therapy.
I specialize in psychological testing and evaluation of children, adolescents and adults to assess intellectual, educational, personality, emotional, and behavioral functioning. I offer ADHD, LD, GT (AAP), and ED evaluations for purposes of school placement, as well as special education services and accommodations, including on standardized tests such as the SAT, ACT, LSAT, GRE, GMAT and MCAT. I provide forensic services which include court evaluations and child custody evaluations, and therapy services include individual, marital, and family therapy.
Emily Simonian
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, Author
Verified Verified
Fairfax, VA 22030 (Online Only)
Licenses/Credentials:Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Virginia, Washington, DC.
Whether you’re looking to improve your relationships, emotional wellbeing, or find help for specific life challenges, therapy is a great place to start. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I have direct training and experience working with family and relationship issues, as well as working with individuals.
Licenses/Credentials:Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Virginia, Washington, DC.
Whether you’re looking to improve your relationships, emotional wellbeing, or find help for specific life challenges, therapy is a great place to start. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I have direct training and experience working with family and relationship issues, as well as working with individuals.
Mary Baker
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Fairfax, VA 22030 (Online Only)
Well Marriage Center, LLC offers a " marriage-friendly" approach with this bias: we want your relationship to succeed.
Couples counseling is my specialties and what I do almost exclusively. I've trained under renowned family therapist Louise Guerney in order to provide the most successful and practical relationship and/or parental enhancement possible for you as a couple. Often this doesn't require many years of therapy. What I tell couples all the time is this, "what may seem hopeless at the beginning is actually very changeable." I utilize a positive, values-driven approach to help couples create a relationship where both partners feel honored and respected.
Well Marriage Center, LLC offers a " marriage-friendly" approach with this bias: we want your relationship to succeed.
Couples counseling is my specialties and what I do almost exclusively. I've trained under renowned family therapist Louise Guerney in order to provide the most successful and practical relationship and/or parental enhancement possible for you as a couple. Often this doesn't require many years of therapy. What I tell couples all the time is this, "what may seem hopeless at the beginning is actually very changeable." I utilize a positive, values-driven approach to help couples create a relationship where both partners feel honored and respected.
I offer individual, premarital, marriage, couples and career counseling for adults and adolescents.
Do you have relationship issues, or are you going through big life transitions? Are you in need of a breakthrough? Are you asking important questions about yourself and your life? Do you need a trained professional to focus solely on you to bring clarity into your situation? Are you tired of wasting time online trying to figure out what is wrong with you? I provide a non-judgmental approach that is grounded in up-to-date research and knowledge on evidenced-based practice in psychopathology, personality, career and relationships. I am dedicated to understanding you as a whole - what you've been through, your struggles and your goals.
I offer individual, premarital, marriage, couples and career counseling for adults and adolescents.
Do you have relationship issues, or are you going through big life transitions? Are you in need of a breakthrough? Are you asking important questions about yourself and your life? Do you need a trained professional to focus solely on you to bring clarity into your situation? Are you tired of wasting time online trying to figure out what is wrong with you? I provide a non-judgmental approach that is grounded in up-to-date research and knowledge on evidenced-based practice in psychopathology, personality, career and relationships. I am dedicated to understanding you as a whole - what you've been through, your struggles and your goals.
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Marriage Counseling Therapists
How does marriage counseling work?
Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.
How long does marriage counseling typically last?
Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.
Is marriage counseling effective?
Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.
Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?
Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.