Relationship Issues Therapists in Arlington, VA
In addition, I work with couples enduring marital/ relationship difficulties.
Change, no matter how necessary it may be, is never easy. I create an open and supportive environment which allows individuals to feel comfortable in sharing their personal stories. I help empower individuals to set healthy goals and gain personal insight. I offer patience, support and constructive feedback to help individuals become more aware of their needs and to teach people the skills needed to make positive and adaptive choices. I utilize an eclectic approach to therapy which allows me to tailor treatment to a person's needs in order to assess difficulties, set realistic goals, and to evaluate progress.
In addition, I work with couples enduring marital/ relationship difficulties.
Change, no matter how necessary it may be, is never easy. I create an open and supportive environment which allows individuals to feel comfortable in sharing their personal stories. I help empower individuals to set healthy goals and gain personal insight. I offer patience, support and constructive feedback to help individuals become more aware of their needs and to teach people the skills needed to make positive and adaptive choices. I utilize an eclectic approach to therapy which allows me to tailor treatment to a person's needs in order to assess difficulties, set realistic goals, and to evaluate progress.
Terri Ann Pilkerton
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MAEd, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Arlington, VA 22203
I help individuals with a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties using a holistic approach, which emphasizes the mind-body relationship. My primary therapy models include an evidence-based fusion to include Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Mindfulness.
I help individuals with a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties using a holistic approach, which emphasizes the mind-body relationship. My primary therapy models include an evidence-based fusion to include Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Mindfulness.
I work with clients across the lifespan experiencing a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, difficult life transitions, relationship problems, identity & sexuality issues, trauma, and shame.
Starting therapy can feel vulnerable, uncomfortable, and even scary. It may also feel exciting or give you a sense of relief. I want to assure you that no matter what it is you are feeling or experiencing, you aren't alone. This is your healing journey, and I am here to support you with care and compassion and without judgment.
I work with clients across the lifespan experiencing a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, difficult life transitions, relationship problems, identity & sexuality issues, trauma, and shame.
Starting therapy can feel vulnerable, uncomfortable, and even scary. It may also feel exciting or give you a sense of relief. I want to assure you that no matter what it is you are feeling or experiencing, you aren't alone. This is your healing journey, and I am here to support you with care and compassion and without judgment.
Meredith Luttrell
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCPC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Arlington, VA 22209
I particularly enjoy working with clients hoping to change unhealthy relationship patterns, and manage the effects of trauma, depression, anxiety.
I view therapy as a collaborative process where the client is the expert on themselves, and the therapeutic relationship is the most important factor in creating change. It is important to have a safe, empowering, and supportive environment in order to examine hurtful relationship patterns and emotional difficulties, and in turn change negative self-evaluations to better respond to life's challenges. I am genuinely interested in and committed to helping my clients gain insight and express their needs in order to engage in more healthy relationships and live the life they want.
I particularly enjoy working with clients hoping to change unhealthy relationship patterns, and manage the effects of trauma, depression, anxiety.
I view therapy as a collaborative process where the client is the expert on themselves, and the therapeutic relationship is the most important factor in creating change. It is important to have a safe, empowering, and supportive environment in order to examine hurtful relationship patterns and emotional difficulties, and in turn change negative self-evaluations to better respond to life's challenges. I am genuinely interested in and committed to helping my clients gain insight and express their needs in order to engage in more healthy relationships and live the life they want.
Karen J. Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, LMFT, NCC
Verified Verified
Arlington, VA 22209 (Online Only)
Working with an individual or couple on a weekly basis to develop a relationship that fosters trust is my preference.
I am a skilled listener and very insightful. I can help provide the expertise to hear your concern(s) and shine a new light on your situation. My resourcefulness and training will help us develop solutions.
Working with an individual or couple on a weekly basis to develop a relationship that fosters trust is my preference.
I am a skilled listener and very insightful. I can help provide the expertise to hear your concern(s) and shine a new light on your situation. My resourcefulness and training will help us develop solutions.
I value a compassionate, warm, genuine therapeutic relationship that can help you come to know your problems and identify actionable solutions.
It can be difficult to find the "right" therapist. Many clients are nervous about what therapy entails and wonder if counseling will really help them. Although this is completely normal, it shouldn't get in the way of finding the support you deserve. I have found success helping clients navigate relational and professional difficulties. Sometimes these problems come from an identifiable stressor (such as trauma), and other times are more nebulous. I am committed to helping you better understand yourself and create long-lasting change.
I value a compassionate, warm, genuine therapeutic relationship that can help you come to know your problems and identify actionable solutions.
It can be difficult to find the "right" therapist. Many clients are nervous about what therapy entails and wonder if counseling will really help them. Although this is completely normal, it shouldn't get in the way of finding the support you deserve. I have found success helping clients navigate relational and professional difficulties. Sometimes these problems come from an identifiable stressor (such as trauma), and other times are more nebulous. I am committed to helping you better understand yourself and create long-lasting change.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with clinical expertise in the areas of relationship issues, marriage and family, work-life balance, stress management, anxiety, depression, post traumatic stress and bereavement. With compassion and understanding, I work with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with clinical expertise in the areas of relationship issues, marriage and family, work-life balance, stress management, anxiety, depression, post traumatic stress and bereavement. With compassion and understanding, I work with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.
As a clinical psychologist, I consider therapy to be a collaborative process and use a flexible array of evidence-based therapeutic tools to craft the best treatment plan to meet my clients’ goals. I have experience successfully treating a variety of concerns, including anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and other emotional difficulties. My training includes Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Integrative Behavioral Couples Therapy, and other evidence-based approaches.
As a clinical psychologist, I consider therapy to be a collaborative process and use a flexible array of evidence-based therapeutic tools to craft the best treatment plan to meet my clients’ goals. I have experience successfully treating a variety of concerns, including anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and other emotional difficulties. My training includes Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Integrative Behavioral Couples Therapy, and other evidence-based approaches.
Are you looking for a compassionate space to process life changes? Are you facing challenges in school, in social situations, or in handling your relationships? Life transitions can be challenging because they change our daily routines. Whether you're starting a new job, college, moving to a new place, ending a relationship, or adjusting to a new phase of life, these changes can make us feel anxious, afraid, or depressed as we get used to new situations. Coping with these transitions might mean building strength and rethinking who we are or what we want.
Are you looking for a compassionate space to process life changes? Are you facing challenges in school, in social situations, or in handling your relationships? Life transitions can be challenging because they change our daily routines. Whether you're starting a new job, college, moving to a new place, ending a relationship, or adjusting to a new phase of life, these changes can make us feel anxious, afraid, or depressed as we get used to new situations. Coping with these transitions might mean building strength and rethinking who we are or what we want.
Sonia Kahn
Psychologist, PsyD, CGP
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
Arlington, VA 22209
Waitlist for new clients
Though I specialize in relationship and couple/marital/romantic concerns, I enjoy working with an array of therapeutic issues including mood and anxiety symptoms; self-esteem; trauma; substance issues; sexual issues; and/or LGBTQ identity concerns.
Our personal difficulties are often a "Catch 22," -- comfortable, familiar patterns of behavior inadvertently keep us in unhealthy/unsatisfactory circumstances or relationships. As your therapist, I aim to help you understand your current problems in the context of your unique life experiences, allowing you to develop insight into how your difficulties developed while growing in ways that get you 'unstuck.' I do this by facilitating conversations about your interpersonal relationships (past and present); early life experiences; what you are thinking and feeling (or may be preventing yourself from feeling); and how you communicate your thoughts, feelings, and needs with others.
Though I specialize in relationship and couple/marital/romantic concerns, I enjoy working with an array of therapeutic issues including mood and anxiety symptoms; self-esteem; trauma; substance issues; sexual issues; and/or LGBTQ identity concerns.
Our personal difficulties are often a "Catch 22," -- comfortable, familiar patterns of behavior inadvertently keep us in unhealthy/unsatisfactory circumstances or relationships. As your therapist, I aim to help you understand your current problems in the context of your unique life experiences, allowing you to develop insight into how your difficulties developed while growing in ways that get you 'unstuck.' I do this by facilitating conversations about your interpersonal relationships (past and present); early life experiences; what you are thinking and feeling (or may be preventing yourself from feeling); and how you communicate your thoughts, feelings, and needs with others.
Brian John Rink
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Arlington, VA 22207
Brian Rink is currently accepting new VA or DC-based individual clients via telehealth or in person in Arlington, VA, and requests for relationship and couples counseling, particularly with LGBTQ-identifying couples.
With over 20+ years working in the mental health field, Brian Rink has his Master's degree in Clinical Social Work from Fordham University and advanced training in Emotionally Focused and the Gottman Method for couples therapy and Sex Therapy. With a person-centered, attachment-lens approach aimed at reframing hurtful narratives, exploring the mind/body connection, and improving communication and relational skills, Brian wants his clients to feel empowered to create and maintain strong support systems and positive internal self-narratives. He specializes in the LGBTQ+ community but sees couples of all orientations.
Brian Rink is currently accepting new VA or DC-based individual clients via telehealth or in person in Arlington, VA, and requests for relationship and couples counseling, particularly with LGBTQ-identifying couples.
With over 20+ years working in the mental health field, Brian Rink has his Master's degree in Clinical Social Work from Fordham University and advanced training in Emotionally Focused and the Gottman Method for couples therapy and Sex Therapy. With a person-centered, attachment-lens approach aimed at reframing hurtful narratives, exploring the mind/body connection, and improving communication and relational skills, Brian wants his clients to feel empowered to create and maintain strong support systems and positive internal self-narratives. He specializes in the LGBTQ+ community but sees couples of all orientations.
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Modern Mind Therapy + Life Coaching
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Arlington, VA 22203
Everyone decides to seek counseling for many reasons; some need to respond to unexpected changes in their lives, while others seek self-exploration and growth within themselves or a relationship.
Modern Mind is a new approach to mental wellness focused on updating your mental consciousness in a way that frees you from negative thought patterns. By using an integrative approach that treats you as a whole person, not a diagnosis. The goal is to empower you by helping you to develop problem-solving and enhanced coping skills that create long-lasting, growth-oriented solutions tailored to your unique needs.
Everyone decides to seek counseling for many reasons; some need to respond to unexpected changes in their lives, while others seek self-exploration and growth within themselves or a relationship.
Modern Mind is a new approach to mental wellness focused on updating your mental consciousness in a way that frees you from negative thought patterns. By using an integrative approach that treats you as a whole person, not a diagnosis. The goal is to empower you by helping you to develop problem-solving and enhanced coping skills that create long-lasting, growth-oriented solutions tailored to your unique needs.
Jacqueline Buarque de Macedo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Arlington, VA 22209
“The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction not a destination” – Carl Rogers. Are you feeling stuck and lost in a cycle of repetition? Are you unsure how to change your relationship with yourself and others? I am experienced in treating adults, children, and adolescents, who have struggled with a combination of issues. Additionally, I have a special interest in couples therapy and work out of a Gottman and Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy perspective. My areas of expertise include trauma, anxiety, panic, depression, and adjustment disorders.
“The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction not a destination” – Carl Rogers. Are you feeling stuck and lost in a cycle of repetition? Are you unsure how to change your relationship with yourself and others? I am experienced in treating adults, children, and adolescents, who have struggled with a combination of issues. Additionally, I have a special interest in couples therapy and work out of a Gottman and Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy perspective. My areas of expertise include trauma, anxiety, panic, depression, and adjustment disorders.
Zack Goldman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
23 Endorsed
Arlington, VA 22203 (Online Only)
I believe in fostering a therapeutic relationship built on trust, empathy, and mutual respect.
Life is a journey filled with twists, turns, and unexpected challenges. The hurdles that we face on this journey make it common to feel lost, overwhelmed, or confused, but the commonality of these feelings does not make them any less intense. I understand the profound impact that life's challenges can have, and I have had the privilege of helping numerous people through some of their most difficult times.
I believe in fostering a therapeutic relationship built on trust, empathy, and mutual respect.
Life is a journey filled with twists, turns, and unexpected challenges. The hurdles that we face on this journey make it common to feel lost, overwhelmed, or confused, but the commonality of these feelings does not make them any less intense. I understand the profound impact that life's challenges can have, and I have had the privilege of helping numerous people through some of their most difficult times.
You can expect me to work hard to establish a safe and authentic therapeutic relationship with you so we can achieve meaningful treatment results that include symptom relief as well as the ability to face life’s challenges with more freedom and flexibility.
I am a Clinical Psychologist licensed in the state of Virginia and the District of Columbia who provides in person or virtual psychotherapy to adults, children, and families. I have experience, training, and interest in working with diverse populations, including the LGBTQ+ community. I use an integrative approach, with a combination of psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and relational techniques, depending on a person’s presenting concerns and preferences. I am certified to provide telepsychology services to clients in any state that recognizes the PSYPACT.
You can expect me to work hard to establish a safe and authentic therapeutic relationship with you so we can achieve meaningful treatment results that include symptom relief as well as the ability to face life’s challenges with more freedom and flexibility.
I am a Clinical Psychologist licensed in the state of Virginia and the District of Columbia who provides in person or virtual psychotherapy to adults, children, and families. I have experience, training, and interest in working with diverse populations, including the LGBTQ+ community. I use an integrative approach, with a combination of psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and relational techniques, depending on a person’s presenting concerns and preferences. I am certified to provide telepsychology services to clients in any state that recognizes the PSYPACT.
Dr. Carla De Simone
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Arlington, VA 22201 (Online Only)
My therapy integrates a cognitive-behavioral approach with practical strategies to manage intense emotions and improve relationships. I specialize in treating adults (18+) experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, stress, and challenges related to relationship and family dynamics. I also work with couples struggling with communication, emotional disconnect, and family of origin issues. Premarital counseling is also available.
My therapy integrates a cognitive-behavioral approach with practical strategies to manage intense emotions and improve relationships. I specialize in treating adults (18+) experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, stress, and challenges related to relationship and family dynamics. I also work with couples struggling with communication, emotional disconnect, and family of origin issues. Premarital counseling is also available.
Dr. Farmand is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in the following areas: Infertility concerns, postpartum depression and anxiety, adjustments to becoming a new mother, ADHD, relationship concerns/couples counseling, workplace stress, depression, anxiety, insomnia, adjustment issues, emotion regulation concerns, stress management, family of origin problems, and college or graduate student concerns. Dr. Farmand also works with parents around managing childhood impulse control and behavioral problems.
Dr. Farmand is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in the following areas: Infertility concerns, postpartum depression and anxiety, adjustments to becoming a new mother, ADHD, relationship concerns/couples counseling, workplace stress, depression, anxiety, insomnia, adjustment issues, emotion regulation concerns, stress management, family of origin problems, and college or graduate student concerns. Dr. Farmand also works with parents around managing childhood impulse control and behavioral problems.
Meredith L McEver
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Arlington, VA 22204 (Online Only)
Most adults come to me seeking help for anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or stress.
I use exploration of thoughts & feelings, mindfulness, meditation, and creativity to help you feel greater peace, be more aware of the present moment, pay less attention to unhelpful thoughts and live your life more fully. I believe that noticing what's "right" about you and paying attention to your inner wisdom greatly enhance the process of change and I focus on these areas in our time together. Everyone experiences difficulties at times and therapy can be an effective first step in finding freedom from suffering. I strive to create a safe and supportive environment and help you develop a nonjudgemental attitude toward yourself.
Most adults come to me seeking help for anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or stress.
I use exploration of thoughts & feelings, mindfulness, meditation, and creativity to help you feel greater peace, be more aware of the present moment, pay less attention to unhelpful thoughts and live your life more fully. I believe that noticing what's "right" about you and paying attention to your inner wisdom greatly enhance the process of change and I focus on these areas in our time together. Everyone experiences difficulties at times and therapy can be an effective first step in finding freedom from suffering. I strive to create a safe and supportive environment and help you develop a nonjudgemental attitude toward yourself.
I specialize in relationship issues, anxiety & depression, interpersonal communication, assertiveness, and procrastination.
My job is to help you become unstuck. Most of the people who reach out to me are (or were) ambitious high-achievers who have hit an impasse, whether professionally or interpersonally. I strive to create an emotionally safe space where you feel free to explore and gain insights into unconscious habits that may be interfering with your life. I customize my approach to your needs, goals, and personality. My aim is to help you develop the motivation, willingness, and guidance needed to take risks and confront the fears that may be undermining your relationships and your sense of self.
I specialize in relationship issues, anxiety & depression, interpersonal communication, assertiveness, and procrastination.
My job is to help you become unstuck. Most of the people who reach out to me are (or were) ambitious high-achievers who have hit an impasse, whether professionally or interpersonally. I strive to create an emotionally safe space where you feel free to explore and gain insights into unconscious habits that may be interfering with your life. I customize my approach to your needs, goals, and personality. My aim is to help you develop the motivation, willingness, and guidance needed to take risks and confront the fears that may be undermining your relationships and your sense of self.
Are you sad or worried about the future? Struggling in a relationship with a romantic partner, a family member, or a supervisor? Do you feel defeated and hopeless because life keeps challenging you? Are you striving for perfection to feel that you’re good enough? Do you often find it hard to access your authentic self? Do you feel overwhelmed by motherhood or struggle after a perinatal loss? If any of these feelings resonate with you, therapy can help you understand the underlying reasons for these emotions, find ways to cope, and shape your life in a way that brings you more joy. I am trained to assist you along this journey.
Are you sad or worried about the future? Struggling in a relationship with a romantic partner, a family member, or a supervisor? Do you feel defeated and hopeless because life keeps challenging you? Are you striving for perfection to feel that you’re good enough? Do you often find it hard to access your authentic self? Do you feel overwhelmed by motherhood or struggle after a perinatal loss? If any of these feelings resonate with you, therapy can help you understand the underlying reasons for these emotions, find ways to cope, and shape your life in a way that brings you more joy. I am trained to assist you along this journey.
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Relationship Issues Therapists
While need for human connection appears to be innate, the ability to form healthy, loving relationships is learned. Some evidence suggests that the ability to form a stable relationship starts to form in infancy, in a child's earliest experiences with a caregiver who reliably meets the infant's needs for food, care, warmth, protection, stimulation, and social contact. Such relationships are not destiny, but they are theorized to establish deeply ingrained patterns of relating to others. The end of a relationship, however, is often a source of great psychological anguish.