Child Therapists in Alexandria, VA
I specialize in the relationships we have with ourselves, partners, children, and families. Whether a child or adult, our behaviors can always be made sense of when seen as a bid for connection, security, co-regulation, or validation. Where responses feel disruptive, defiant, shut down, withdrawn, critical, or overwhelming, they are a protest against disconnection or change, indications of a missed need, or a signal that whatever is happening is outside of a capacity to cope at that moment. I make space for everyone’s resourceful, brilliant, and sometimes limiting patterns, emotions, needs, protectors, and adaptations.
I specialize in the relationships we have with ourselves, partners, children, and families. Whether a child or adult, our behaviors can always be made sense of when seen as a bid for connection, security, co-regulation, or validation. Where responses feel disruptive, defiant, shut down, withdrawn, critical, or overwhelming, they are a protest against disconnection or change, indications of a missed need, or a signal that whatever is happening is outside of a capacity to cope at that moment. I make space for everyone’s resourceful, brilliant, and sometimes limiting patterns, emotions, needs, protectors, and adaptations.
Wise Family Wellness, Counseling & Assessment
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Alexandria, VA 22314
Our experienced professional team focuses on strengthening connections between children, teens & families with essential knowledge, tools, and resources.
Wise Family Wellness supports the emotional and intellectual strengths of children, teens and families. Through individual and group counseling, strategic psychoeducation with families, and educational assessment, Wise Family Wellness works to encourage the growth of emotional intelligence, flexibility, resilience and family connection in order to ensure success both at home and in life.
Our experienced professional team focuses on strengthening connections between children, teens & families with essential knowledge, tools, and resources.
Wise Family Wellness supports the emotional and intellectual strengths of children, teens and families. Through individual and group counseling, strategic psychoeducation with families, and educational assessment, Wise Family Wellness works to encourage the growth of emotional intelligence, flexibility, resilience and family connection in order to ensure success both at home and in life.
I utilize an eclectic treatment approach to meet the needs of each family, and provide play therapy, parent guidance, and parent- child sessions.
Early childhood is a time of tremendous growth. Young children's ability to communicate, solve problems, socialize, and understand feelings is constantly evolving. They gain independence and confidence, experience joy in successes, and learn how to persevere. Ups and downs during this progression are normal, and your child's development can be smooth sailing one moment, and rocky the next. But, what happens when the moments of struggle overshadow the success? When your child experiences symptoms that impact his mood and behavior, social relationships, school performance, or your family's overall well-being, it may be time to seek help.
I utilize an eclectic treatment approach to meet the needs of each family, and provide play therapy, parent guidance, and parent- child sessions.
Early childhood is a time of tremendous growth. Young children's ability to communicate, solve problems, socialize, and understand feelings is constantly evolving. They gain independence and confidence, experience joy in successes, and learn how to persevere. Ups and downs during this progression are normal, and your child's development can be smooth sailing one moment, and rocky the next. But, what happens when the moments of struggle overshadow the success? When your child experiences symptoms that impact his mood and behavior, social relationships, school performance, or your family's overall well-being, it may be time to seek help.
Helping children, adolescents, families connect and communicate better with the ones they care about most, and in the communities that matter to them.
At times, we all struggle with the inevitable trials of being human. You may be a parent or partner in a significant relationship struggling with connection, and in need of both practical and emotional support. At times, feelings of anxiety, apathy, and depression arise, and feelings of disconnection and loneliness can take hold. For others, we may be at a crossroads in our life, brought about by divorce, relocation, caregiving for a loved one, or a desire to have a bigger impact in our communities and the world. We may be asking ourselves BIG questions, “what’s next”, “what should I do”, and “what do I want from life”.
Helping children, adolescents, families connect and communicate better with the ones they care about most, and in the communities that matter to them.
At times, we all struggle with the inevitable trials of being human. You may be a parent or partner in a significant relationship struggling with connection, and in need of both practical and emotional support. At times, feelings of anxiety, apathy, and depression arise, and feelings of disconnection and loneliness can take hold. For others, we may be at a crossroads in our life, brought about by divorce, relocation, caregiving for a loved one, or a desire to have a bigger impact in our communities and the world. We may be asking ourselves BIG questions, “what’s next”, “what should I do”, and “what do I want from life”.
Janell N Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCPC, RPT, ACS, WISA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Alexandria, VA 22314
Through therapeutic play, I allow children to express experiences and feelings in a safe and natural environment.
Building confident kids with social skills, advocating for the disabled with skills for employment, and strengthening family communications are the pillars of my passion. Helping children to cope and confidence for happiness, health, and healing can be answered with Play Therapy. Beginning and maintaining employment for individuals with disabilities can be intimidating. I provide support to adults with strategies to navigate through employment. Also, the home environment is first place where healthy family communication should begin through family counseling.
Through therapeutic play, I allow children to express experiences and feelings in a safe and natural environment.
Building confident kids with social skills, advocating for the disabled with skills for employment, and strengthening family communications are the pillars of my passion. Helping children to cope and confidence for happiness, health, and healing can be answered with Play Therapy. Beginning and maintaining employment for individuals with disabilities can be intimidating. I provide support to adults with strategies to navigate through employment. Also, the home environment is first place where healthy family communication should begin through family counseling.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with expertise in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), pediatric psychology, and family therapy. I work with children and families on a variety of issues, including anxiety, depression, attention disorders/executive dysfunction, stress, coping with medical illness, learning disabilities, neuropsychological challenges, and developmental issues. I can assist with interpreting and implementing treatment plans and related recommendations in consultation with parents, teachers, and other professionals (e.g., medical doctors, speech-language therapists, tutors).
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with expertise in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), pediatric psychology, and family therapy. I work with children and families on a variety of issues, including anxiety, depression, attention disorders/executive dysfunction, stress, coping with medical illness, learning disabilities, neuropsychological challenges, and developmental issues. I can assist with interpreting and implementing treatment plans and related recommendations in consultation with parents, teachers, and other professionals (e.g., medical doctors, speech-language therapists, tutors).
Dr. Michele Cole
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, MSW, BSW, BS, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Alexandria, VA 22314
We do observations in the class setting and make recommendations to your child's teacher, to you or your school system.
My practice specializes in helping children, adolescents, adults, couples and the family system collectively to work through and move forward past one's anxiety, depression, adjustment issues from separation/divorce or grief, social skill challenges, past trauma, addictions, obsessive compulsive issues, disruptive behaviors and attention issues.
We do observations in the class setting and make recommendations to your child's teacher, to you or your school system.
My practice specializes in helping children, adolescents, adults, couples and the family system collectively to work through and move forward past one's anxiety, depression, adjustment issues from separation/divorce or grief, social skill challenges, past trauma, addictions, obsessive compulsive issues, disruptive behaviors and attention issues.
I also see children and adolescents and along with that work I do a great deal of family therapy.
Because I view each client as unique, I approach each case differently. I work from an integrative theoretical orientation and employ strategies from Cognitive Behavioral, Psychodynamics, Family Systems, and other theories according to the varying needs of each client.
I also see children and adolescents and along with that work I do a great deal of family therapy.
Because I view each client as unique, I approach each case differently. I work from an integrative theoretical orientation and employ strategies from Cognitive Behavioral, Psychodynamics, Family Systems, and other theories according to the varying needs of each client.
** ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS (TELEHEALTH AND IN-PERSON) We work with AGES 4-99 ( CHILDREN AND ADULTS) with anxiety disorders (e.g., Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, Separation Anxiety Disorder, Specific Phobia, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder), School Refusal, "Failure to Launch" syndrome, Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders (e.g., Skin Picking, Trichotillomania), and depression. We work with those exhibiting behavioral problems (e.g., ADHD, toileting issues). Our ideal client is interested in a collaborative friendly relationship, where we work hard towards achieving therapy goals.
** ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS (TELEHEALTH AND IN-PERSON) We work with AGES 4-99 ( CHILDREN AND ADULTS) with anxiety disorders (e.g., Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, Separation Anxiety Disorder, Specific Phobia, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder), School Refusal, "Failure to Launch" syndrome, Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders (e.g., Skin Picking, Trichotillomania), and depression. We work with those exhibiting behavioral problems (e.g., ADHD, toileting issues). Our ideal client is interested in a collaborative friendly relationship, where we work hard towards achieving therapy goals.
I enjoy collaborative work with families to help children and adolescents deal with difficulties.
My practice serves a wide variety of persons, emphasizing depression and anxiety. I work with children as young as six, but the majority of my practice now centers on work with adolescents and adults.
My client and I try to develop a collaborative relationship that incorporates various elements, including expectations for outcome, open communication with my client, and the creation of an environment that fosters trust. I favor a pragmatic, experience-based approach that emphasizes coping skills, resilience, and each person's strengths. I also emphasize an understanding and respect for the role that emotions play in decision-making.
I enjoy collaborative work with families to help children and adolescents deal with difficulties.
My practice serves a wide variety of persons, emphasizing depression and anxiety. I work with children as young as six, but the majority of my practice now centers on work with adolescents and adults.
My client and I try to develop a collaborative relationship that incorporates various elements, including expectations for outcome, open communication with my client, and the creation of an environment that fosters trust. I favor a pragmatic, experience-based approach that emphasizes coping skills, resilience, and each person's strengths. I also emphasize an understanding and respect for the role that emotions play in decision-making.
The Center for Connection, Healing and Change
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMFT-R, LPC-R, LMFT, LPC, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Alexandria, VA 22314
We offer individual therapy, couples therapy, premarital therapy, sex therapy, child/teen & family therapy, parenting therapy, Parent- Child Interaction therapy, trauma therapy, EMDR, and group therapy.
Accepting new clients -The Center for Connection, Healing & Change focuses on the creation of secure, close, and satisfying relationships- within us and between us. We choose to specialize in relationships because we know the importance of satisfying connections for our mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Services explore the relationship we have with both ourselves and others; how well we can live with emotional ease, know who we are, ask for what we need, be responsive to loved ones, set boundaries, deal with loss, heal trauma, move through stressful experiences, find our purpose, and access resilience in moments of need.
We offer individual therapy, couples therapy, premarital therapy, sex therapy, child/teen & family therapy, parenting therapy, Parent- Child Interaction therapy, trauma therapy, EMDR, and group therapy.
Accepting new clients -The Center for Connection, Healing & Change focuses on the creation of secure, close, and satisfying relationships- within us and between us. We choose to specialize in relationships because we know the importance of satisfying connections for our mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Services explore the relationship we have with both ourselves and others; how well we can live with emotional ease, know who we are, ask for what we need, be responsive to loved ones, set boundaries, deal with loss, heal trauma, move through stressful experiences, find our purpose, and access resilience in moments of need.
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Are you feeling burdened? Here you or your child can find security, safety, and care. My goal is to give you a safe space to express your emotions and empower you to express an authentic self. We will use attachment and trauma informed techniques to ease your heavy mind. You do not need to bear the stressors of life alone. Breath, we will work lighten the load together.
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SRL Consulting, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC
Verified Verified
Alexandria, VA 22301 (Online Only)
I use a client-centered, reality therapy, and cognitive-behavioral approach to treatment. I have been apart of counseling profession for ten years and have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults.
I use a client-centered, reality therapy, and cognitive-behavioral approach to treatment. I have been apart of counseling profession for ten years and have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults.
Tamara Powell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW , CSOTP, CCTP
Verified Verified
Alexandria, VA 22302
Throughout my counseling experience, I have worked with variety of issues including marital and family dynamics issues, blended families, parenting and co-parenting issues, trauma, abuse, child welfare issues, grief, with concentration on cultural influences, in a wide age range starting early childhood to late adulthood.
My name is Tamara Powell LCSW, CSOTP, CCTP, RPT-S, CSAC-S and a PHD candidate. I provide a warm, safe, and supportive environment in which my clients can explore the issues and challenges they face. I strongly believe in the power of the therapeutic partnership to help uncover the strengths and resources we all possess in order to bring about the changes we desire in our lives. I feel privileged to be able to offer my assistance to others on this shared journey and commend you for reaching out for help to make things better. I have always been a "helper" and over the years have worked in a variety of capacities.
Throughout my counseling experience, I have worked with variety of issues including marital and family dynamics issues, blended families, parenting and co-parenting issues, trauma, abuse, child welfare issues, grief, with concentration on cultural influences, in a wide age range starting early childhood to late adulthood.
My name is Tamara Powell LCSW, CSOTP, CCTP, RPT-S, CSAC-S and a PHD candidate. I provide a warm, safe, and supportive environment in which my clients can explore the issues and challenges they face. I strongly believe in the power of the therapeutic partnership to help uncover the strengths and resources we all possess in order to bring about the changes we desire in our lives. I feel privileged to be able to offer my assistance to others on this shared journey and commend you for reaching out for help to make things better. I have always been a "helper" and over the years have worked in a variety of capacities.
I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and young adults presenting with ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, anxiety, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, mood disorders, and academic needs related to giftedness and twice exceptionality (2e).
My name is Dr. Jeff Selman and I am a licensed psychologist, Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), and a certified school psychologist. I offer evidence-based telepsychology services to individuals across the lifespan and their families. These services include autism screening and assessment, individual and family therapy, parent behavior management training and coaching, and consultation and training for schools and community agencies. My approach is grounded in cognitive behavior therapy and behavior therapy. My sessions tend to be active, goal-oriented, and engaging. I love the work and welcomes complex and challenging cases.
I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and young adults presenting with ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, anxiety, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, mood disorders, and academic needs related to giftedness and twice exceptionality (2e).
My name is Dr. Jeff Selman and I am a licensed psychologist, Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), and a certified school psychologist. I offer evidence-based telepsychology services to individuals across the lifespan and their families. These services include autism screening and assessment, individual and family therapy, parent behavior management training and coaching, and consultation and training for schools and community agencies. My approach is grounded in cognitive behavior therapy and behavior therapy. My sessions tend to be active, goal-oriented, and engaging. I love the work and welcomes complex and challenging cases.
Amanda Kelsheimer, LCSW, Clinical Director
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Alexandria, VA 22314
I work with adults and children struggling with unworthiness, difficulty organizing/tolerating emotions, or relationship patterns that don’t feel satisfying.
I work with adult individuals, children (2-18), and parents. I help clients creatively turn pain into coping skills, missed connections into secure relationships, and problematic behaviors into strengths and resiliency. I focus on practical, real-world strategies that build security and connection through a balance of nurture, engagement, structure, and challenge. These strategies are a resource that can then be utilized through different life experiences, stages, and stressors. I support adults, children, and parents alike to understand their emotional and relational needs and find more satisfying, connective ways of meeting them.
I work with adults and children struggling with unworthiness, difficulty organizing/tolerating emotions, or relationship patterns that don’t feel satisfying.
I work with adult individuals, children (2-18), and parents. I help clients creatively turn pain into coping skills, missed connections into secure relationships, and problematic behaviors into strengths and resiliency. I focus on practical, real-world strategies that build security and connection through a balance of nurture, engagement, structure, and challenge. These strategies are a resource that can then be utilized through different life experiences, stages, and stressors. I support adults, children, and parents alike to understand their emotional and relational needs and find more satisfying, connective ways of meeting them.
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) at CCHC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, LMFT, LMFT-R
Verified Verified
Alexandria, VA 22314
Parent- Child Interaction Therapy is an evidence-based model for families with a child aged 2-6.
Being a child is a special time full of curiosity, exploration, and learning. It is also a time when your body is growing, language is developing, social skills are evolving, and your capacity to cope is a work in progress. It doesn’t take much to feel unsure, overwhelmed, stressed, or unseen. Struggles are expressed through emotional and behavioral distress - tantrums, defiance, dysregulation, difficulty with focus, transitions, separation, or withdrawal from others/school/activities. It can also show up as jealousy, attention-seeking, aggression, anxiety, depression, or hyperactivity. PCIT is specifically designed for this stage.
Parent- Child Interaction Therapy is an evidence-based model for families with a child aged 2-6.
Being a child is a special time full of curiosity, exploration, and learning. It is also a time when your body is growing, language is developing, social skills are evolving, and your capacity to cope is a work in progress. It doesn’t take much to feel unsure, overwhelmed, stressed, or unseen. Struggles are expressed through emotional and behavioral distress - tantrums, defiance, dysregulation, difficulty with focus, transitions, separation, or withdrawal from others/school/activities. It can also show up as jealousy, attention-seeking, aggression, anxiety, depression, or hyperactivity. PCIT is specifically designed for this stage.
Brightness in the Rain Counseling Services, LLC
Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC, LCMHC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Alexandria, VA 22312
Top specialties are Trauma, eating disorders, child, adolescent, and family counseling.
We take an integrative person-centered approach. Over 15 years combined experience and multiple certifications. Our clinicians are Venise Darisme, LPC and Nadia Perez, M.A., NCC, LPC. Clients have said that Venise is "gentle, a good listener, help them see more clearly, knowledgeable, and much more." Have worked in Palliative Care, hospice, intensive in home, schools, intensive out patient, partial hospitalization, residential, hospital, and private practice settings. Nadia Perez is patient, kind, reliable, and dedicated. Nadia has over 7 years of experience specializing in children, military families, and much more.
Top specialties are Trauma, eating disorders, child, adolescent, and family counseling.
We take an integrative person-centered approach. Over 15 years combined experience and multiple certifications. Our clinicians are Venise Darisme, LPC and Nadia Perez, M.A., NCC, LPC. Clients have said that Venise is "gentle, a good listener, help them see more clearly, knowledgeable, and much more." Have worked in Palliative Care, hospice, intensive in home, schools, intensive out patient, partial hospitalization, residential, hospital, and private practice settings. Nadia Perez is patient, kind, reliable, and dedicated. Nadia has over 7 years of experience specializing in children, military families, and much more.
Shaquana Smith
Resident in Counseling, MS, QMHP-C, LGPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Alexandria, VA 22315 (Online Only)
Hello, My name is Shaquana Smith and I am excited to work with you! I am committed to providing the best therapeutic services to my clients. I work within several different modalities which allows me to serve a multitude of clients; children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. I have enjoyed introducing a variety of techniques and skills that have acted as a vehicle of change for my clients. I have a deep appreciation for progress as I understand doing the work isn’t always easy.
Hello, My name is Shaquana Smith and I am excited to work with you! I am committed to providing the best therapeutic services to my clients. I work within several different modalities which allows me to serve a multitude of clients; children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. I have enjoyed introducing a variety of techniques and skills that have acted as a vehicle of change for my clients. I have a deep appreciation for progress as I understand doing the work isn’t always easy.
Ashley Aguirre, M.A., a Resident in Counseling, obtained her Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Marymount University. With over three years in community-based counseling and residential substance abuse treatment, Ashley adeptly aids children (from age 6), adolescents, and young adults navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, self-esteem, stress, and substance abuse. Her therapeutic methods include Person-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
Ashley Aguirre, M.A., a Resident in Counseling, obtained her Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Marymount University. With over three years in community-based counseling and residential substance abuse treatment, Ashley adeptly aids children (from age 6), adolescents, and young adults navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, self-esteem, stress, and substance abuse. Her therapeutic methods include Person-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
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