Therapists in Braddock Road Metro, Alexandria, VA

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.

Are you or your child struggling at home, school, work, or in peer relationships? I specialize in helping people heal from any difficult situation, experience, or trauma. I'm here to support you into new insights and get you unstuck. I work with children, teens, and adults who are looking to find integrative and holistic methods to real mind-body healing. Anxiety, trauma, depression, perfectionism, grief, and life transitions. Together we will make sure that you take charge of your life in a way that helps you thrive. I especially love to blend ancient healing approaches with modern therapies for true somatic based healing.

I reconnect my clients with their innermost authentic selves through building self esteem, healthier relationships, and a renewed passion for life and their purpose. In order to change and grow, we all need psychological mirrors to access the insights within us. In these mirrors we find our patterns, the pain we're holding onto, the changes that need to happen, and often the next steps to take in our path. Therapy is a powerful psychological mirror, as are journaling, bodywork, and creative practices.

Life doesn’t often go according to our plans. Unmet needs and expectations can leave deep and invisible scars. That doesn’t mean you’re broken, it means you’re human. I work with individuals to increase self-acceptance and self-awareness, build empathy, and improve the quality of their relationships. My hope is to support your journey to express, explore, and discover who you are and who you want to be.

As a clinical psychologist trained in evidence-based psychotherapy, I have 10+ years successfully treating couples and individuals for a wide array of issues, ranging from premarital jitters and affairs, to ADHD, anxiety, and depression. I pursued advanced postdoctoral training in couples therapy and have extensive experience treating individuals of all ages and in various settings, including medical centers, outpatient clinics, primary care, and universities. At its core, my structured therapy process centers on a collaborative relationship between therapist and client, relying heavily on mutual respect and trust.

Person-centered by nature, I view clients as congruent, accepting and appreciating their experiences with empathy. I have worked with clients who have experienced the following life transitions: first-time job excitement followed by advised-resignation or firing; working FT as a single parent enrolled in classes; maintaining an income while working through an illness; military to civilian employment; long-term unemployment then a great job; and a new view of taking tests and quizzes after having surprising results from career assessments.

The most important goal of providing services is the ability to develop a rapport with my clients in a meaningful way....I work to facilitate the process and assist them in working through challenging situations and developing new insights.

I offer clients a safe and non judgmental space to explore thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Sessions can be used to explore experiences in relationships, feelings of stress, desired changes, or symptoms associated with mental health. Clients who are interested in additional self-exploration can benefit from my talk-therapy approaches, as well as exploring emotions through the art making process. Art therapy is a creative option for clients who may feel stuck and can’t find the words to describe how they are feeling or for clients who desire visual and hands-on modes of processing.

Life may have presented many challenges along the way, and figuring out where to begin can discourage us from starting at all. But you don’t have to do this alone. I believe that we all have the capability to overcome life’s challenges and you are the expert on your own story. From this, I bring to light client's inherent strengths, accompany them on their healing journey, and empower them with the tools they need to be successful. Through a holistic, multicultural lens, I help clients find fulfillment within themselves and the communities they identify with.

My process begins with a comprehensive assessment, as it is important for me to gain an in depth understanding of your unique story. This allows us to collaboratively develop goals that are tailored specifically to your needs and preferences. Whether you are seeking support and coping skills for navigating challenging situations, struggling with building and maintaining healthy relationships, or experiencing symptoms of anxiety and depression, I can offer you an empathic and non-judgmental environment to assist you in developing tools for coping and growth.

Typically, I work with clients ranging in age from 12 through adulthood. Many of my clients are facing challenges with depression, anxiety, job or school performance, relationship issues (couples, parenting, family of origin, and work). Often people come to a juncture in their lives when they know something must change. My work focuses on the desired change each person brings. Together we address reducing symptoms, removing obstacles to growth and increasing life satisfaction. Techniques including NLP, non-verbal presence, mindfulness are offered. Executive coaching, leadership and team building, masterful communication, and conflict mediation skills are offered to organizations.

Licensed in both Maryland & Virginia, we work with individuals, couples, & families struggling with personal and relationship issues. We have supportive, encouraging and compassionate therapists and try to create a safe and comfortable environment where we can work together to identify the issues and reasonable solutions. We have therapists certified in the Prepare-Enrich Pre-Marital Assessment, this assessment is a thorough tool that helps couples explore & strengthen their relationships. We also have Maryland Board Approved Supervisors available. The Therapy Nook Therapist: Tyra Berger, LCPC, Marsenia Smalls, LGPC & Janay Wells.

Do you find yourself attracted to the same kind of relationships or partners? Are you stuck in the same patterns and stories? I believe I can help you. I work with adult individuals and couples struggling with various relationship issues including the early stages of dating, maintaining secure relationships, attachment trauma/issues, anxiety, and self-esteem. Additionally, I am passionate about integrative couples and sex therapy. I provide support in areas such as infidelity, sexual dissatisfaction, sexual trauma, and sexual disorders. I hope to foster a sex-positive environment that is free of judgment.

Dynamic Health Partners, LLC provides Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help address client's issues with anxiety, depression, addiction, Severe Mental Illness, family discord, marital problems, academic support, ADHD, behavioral problems in children and a variety of other stress related issues. Clients can expect a solution focused, holistic, evidenced based and functional approach to mental health wellness. All clinicians are independently licensed in the state of Arizona. We look forward to partnering with you on your wellness journey!

I specialize in anxiety disorders, depression, and obsessive compulsive disorders in adolescents and adults. I have a particular passion for working with athletes of all levels; professional, collegiate, and recreational. As a former high school and collegiate rower, I understand the physical, emotional, and mental challenges of athletes and their families. I work with athletes who are struggling with anxiety, confidence, focus, or team dynamics. Additionally, I work with athletes experiencing acute and chronic injuries, pain, illness, or physical changes with aging.

Welcome to my therapy practice. We can all feel 'stuck' or overwhelmed at times, and our lives can be impacted by negative behavioral patterns, difficulty in relationships, and ongoing struggles with pain and suffering. Therapy is a process where, as partners, we move towards having a deeper understanding of yourself, your feelings and reactions, and your relationships. We will work to improve your ability to cope with challenges, to make progress towards personal goals, and to experience positive changes that allow increased satisfaction with self, life, and relationships. I look forward to starting this process with you!

Hello, my name is Michelle Wapnick. Acknowledging that you need support and want to improve is the first step. My hope for you is that you will achieve your goals, feel empowered and become more self-actualized through this journey. My role is to support you on your unique path toward healing and wellness. I work with patients struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem and body-image issues, eating disorders, ADHD and executive functioning concerns, interpersonal struggles, and life-transitions. I have a special affinity for those dealing with with chronic illnesses or health-related concerns for themselves or loved ones.

During my twenty years of clinical experience, I find effective therapy always starts with our connection. Growing a warm, non-judgmental working relationship is always my initial goal, as your comfort is important for treatment success. I will collaborate with you to create an individualized approach that will address your difficulties and speak to your strengths and goals. I am a compassionate, direct, and calm communicator and adept at facilitating exploration of your thoughts, feelings and actions in an effort to relieve distress, develop insight, improve coping strategies, and grow healthier, more satisfying relationships.

Life transitions in relationships, career, and family, can overwhelm our typically competent ways of coping. I work with adults and adolescents on managing the anxiety, depression and other reactions to changes in their lives as they find a new understanding of themselves and build constructive, new coping skills.