Therapists in Braddock Road Metro, Alexandria, VA

While discussing mental health has become somewhat more common, it might not be a topic that you feel comfortable bringing up with close friends or family. If you have felt that you were alone as you experience symptoms like a lack of concentration, uncontrollable negative thoughts, or feeling like you are in 'autopilot' I would be honored to guide your recovery process. I believe that anxiety and depression are shared experiences that we all encounter during periods of heightened stressors in our lives, and that the goal of therapy is to help us identify what our thoughts and choices that do not align with our goals.

I specialize working with eating disorders, anger/impulse control issues, OCD, victims of narcissistic parent(s), borderline personality, fear of commitment and/or abandonment. My therapeutic approach is designed to help individuals who are struggling to navigate circumstances with their lives as well as barriers they are struggling to remove. I work to guide my clients through exploration of their behavior patterns to lead healthier lives. I work to challenge old assumptions of themselves while still encouraging my clients to accept themselves.

Hello! Life can come with unexpected challenges and feel overwhelming at times. Sometimes we need additional support as we navigate these complexities and discover our inner capabilities. I believe you are the expert in your own life - we will work together to gain insight into your struggles and move towards healing. Lasting emotional change is possible when we fully and authentically engage ourselves in this work.

Are you in transition or feeling stressed? Seeking balance, a new pathway, a way to a life of your own design? We can help you sort things through and feel more settled within yourself no matter whether you're coping with ailing parents, a new baby, the need for a job change, a move, relationship issues and more. In need of something more intensive? We offer individual and group travel retreats to accelerate your gains.

Are you missing out on things that are important to you because of anxiety or depression? Has a major life change left you feeling the need to spend more time aligning with your values, but you don’t know where to start? I work collaboratively with clients to figure out how to remove obstacles to living your best life. I enjoy teaching clients skills that have lasting effects and fit seamlessly into your day-to-day life. My training includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Habit Reversal Training, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

Wendy Sittner is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who received a Master of Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University’s School of Social Work and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Spanish from the University of Virginia. Wendy prioritizes equity and empowers clients to maximize their strengths and enhance their natural support systems. She offers therapy in English and Spanish, and specializes in trauma-informed treatment of anxiety, depression, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

Life often gives us seasons of change and adversity—but with the proper resources, support, and perspectives, we can learn to thrive no matter what challenges come our way. As a pre-licensed mental health professional, I would like to explore this journey of growth with you.

Relationships are a dual edged sword. When healthy, they are one of our greatest sources of strength. They provide a sense of comfort, joy, opportunities for growth, connection, and support. When broken or non-existent, they leave us feeling anxious, down, detached, and alone.

With over 20 years of experience as a therapist, I have had the privilege of working with a wide range of clients facing unique and challenging circumstances. My training and education in marriage and family therapy, mental health, and substance abuse counseling have equipped me with the tools necessary to support individuals, couples, and families through complicated issues. As a former international graduate student myself, I am passionate about helping those from diverse backgrounds overcome the unique challenges that they may face.

I specialize in supporting adults and adolescents who are coping with pervasively invalidating experiences. My goal is to assist you to develop self-understanding and self-compassion. I work with clients who want to build on their capacity for emotional regulation, safely process their experiences, and establish and hold boundaries in their relationships.

I am a licensed clinical social worker with a background in serving pregnant and parenting youth that have experienced trauma. I am well versed in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, and I have advanced training in this area. Throughout my career, I have guided countless individuals in processing traumatic birth experiences, navigating the complexities of newborn feeding, adjusting to the transformative role of parenthood, and overcoming relationship obstacles after welcoming a baby. I built upon my passion for helping new moms by securing my PMH-C (Perinatal Mental Health Certified) credential in 2024.

Though you may be fastened in depression, anxiety, stress, grief, life transitions, you have the innate strength needed to thrive to live the meaningful life that you desire and deserve to live. Make this your time for healing and growth. Finding the right therapist to collaborate with to explore appropriate treatment and solutions is most important. My intention is to provide a safe, accepting, and respectful environment for addressing your concerns.

Life at times can be frustrating, and not because you have not tried your best, or “put your best foot forward.” Sometimes you find there are more questions than answers, more that is left that needs to be explored or understood, and you are unsure where to begin. This is not an uncommon place to be. Whether in relationships with a significant other, challenges with children, work stress, health issues, or significant life events, life can be a mixed bag that can leave you perplexed and sometimes wounded.

You’re torn, reliving the painful experience over and over in your mind. Your body betrays you. Your emotions run out of control. Anger and sadness give you whiplash – they come on so fast. The incident is ever-present in your mind. Your life hasn’t been the same since. It’s a constant struggle to get out of bed most days. Every day is full of triggers that can send you running to the bathroom to cry. A loud noise, a stranger’s voice, there’s nowhere to hide. You’re beginning to lose hope. You don’t understand why you’re not over it already. It feels like you’ll never climb out of this hole. You’ve suffered in silence long enough.

Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others, and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability, and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience.

Seferino started his clinical career in a private practice and moved on to a community setting in order to help marginalized and underprivileged individuals. He years of experience working with co-occurring disorders and substance abuse. He has worked with individuals experiencing PTSD, Mood Disorders, Personality Disorders, Trauma, Anxiety, Substance Use Disorders, and overall unexpected adversities stemming from an unstable life. Seferino enjoys helping individuals, and couples from diverse backgrounds using several interventions to include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, Mindfulness and Solution Focused

It's not easy to reach out for help, I am impressed by your courage! I've no doubt that by now, you've already tried numerous times and ways to make the changes in your life you long for. I have over 30 years' experience helping individual adults and couples succeed in getting past their familiar "stuck points," and experience a new sense of motivation, joy, and connection. Whether you feel overwhelmed with anxiety, weighed down with sadness or grief, or have asked yourself "Is this as good as it gets?" about your relationship, marriage, or sex life, I can help bring new vision, energy, hope, and movement to your life!

Hello and Welcome! My name is Waltrina. I am an independently licensed clinician in Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia. I have over ten years of experience in mental health and addictions counseling. I am a graduate of Howard University and Boston University School of Medicine. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. I use a person-centered approach emphasizing the importance of the therapist/client relationship, along with a cognitive behavioral approach to explore the thought patterns related to the challenging emotions and behaviors.

I am dedicated to helping people realize their personal and relational potential. My expertise and passion is in sex and relationship therapy, and LGBTQ, kink, and polyamory friendly work. I specialize in issues of trauma, sexual assault and abuse, and domestic violence. I assist people in understanding their unhelpful thinking patterns, navigating healthy relationship dynamics, and difficulties in communication.