Female Therapists in Annandale, VA

Currently accepting new clients (feel free to make a free 15 minute initial consultation by reaching out via email or phone), Anna Smith takes a person-centered approach with all clients. This means working along side you to identify and work towards meeting your individual goals.

Do you get anxious and flooded with emotions that keep from being yourself? Do you avoid conflict, procrastinate and put on a happy face to just go with the flow? Sometimes unhealthy coping habits creep in…are you using substances or unhealthy habits to calm yourself or to avoid speaking your truth to others? Numbing yourself or “rewarding" yourself with an addiction does not have a positive outcome. Let me help you show up for yourself and those you care about most.

Hello! I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years of experience in the field. I have worked in private practice, hospice, integrated healthcare, and child and family settings. My specialities include working with anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, grief, life transitions, coping skills, and aging. My approach incorporates strengths-based and trauma-informed modalities, drawing from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT). I help my clients navigate grief and trauma, create better interpersonal relationships, and cope with life stressors.

Hello, I am thrilled you are “visiting with me” today. It is an understatement to say, “I love being a therapist.” It took ten years of education to earn the privilege of sitting before my clients. Being a therapist is my life's work and my passion. I am very aware of my great responsibility as a therapist for my clients. Over the years, I am always awed and inspired by the resilience of those who have shared their story with me. My path to becoming a therapist many years ago fulfills me every day. I can't describe with words the feeling of pride that I feel when it's the last day of a successful treatment, ending with my client(s).

Sometimes we need someone else to see us, hear us, hold space for us, and help us find clarity or ease pain. In our sessions you will be validated, feel connected, and understood. I can help you work through, grief, loss, trauma, and other issues by helping you build coping skills, providing a judgement free safe space for exploration of emotions and feelings, and finding what healing modalities work for you. Prioritizing yourself and your mental well being is one of the bravest things you can do! I'm so happy you are here.

Everyone experiences loss. Seldom do we allow ourselves to fully experience loss or it's impact. When someone dies, we change jobs, or even have a child, there is loss. When we choose to address these losses, past or present, we can begin to heal, and with healing comes unlimited possibility. I work with families/individuals/children and the impact family dynamics have on their lives; adoptees and their families as they deal their losses; bereaved individuals and groups after the death of a loved one; transitional loss and role adjustment included "empty nest"; corporate downsizing; career counseling; and relationship issues.

I am a dedicated and passionate experienced therapist. I work with adults and families touched by anxiety, depression, and are coping with life difficulties. I have worked extensively with those who are struggling with alcohol and drug addiction. My belief and style of therapy are a combination of compassion, caring, empathy, dignity and respect for all of my clients.

I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in private practice. I treat depression and anxiety, long standing problems, relation/couples, Gay/Lesbian, crisis intervention, coping w/chronic or terminal health concerns, mourning and grieving. I was a Director of Social Work in a psychiatric hospital. I left that position because I discovered my greatest interest was working with clients. I provide a relaxed environment where people can examine and solve problems, develop greater insight, and enhance coping skills in a non judgmental setting.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 10 years of experience working with adults with depression and anxiety in a variety of settings, including outpatient clinics, hospital, and research settings. I specialize in cognitive-behavioral therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, and interpersonal psychotherapy. Additionally, I have extensive training on perinatal mental health from Postpartum Support International and the Seleni Institute and am a certified perinatal mental health clinician.

Are you having trouble getting out of bed and lack energy in your day? Are you overwhelmed with anxiety and have persistent worries and fears about everyday life responsibilities? Do your intense emotions impact your relationships? Do you have difficulty communicating your thoughts, feelings, and needs to people? Are you consistently seeking validation from others? Do you feel stuck, depressed, and hopeless? If you are saying yes to any of these questions, I can help you! I aim to provide a supportive and safe space that promotes insight and solutions that will help you to take steps toward taking control of your life!

Are you or your family going through a tough time? Are behaviors or situations becoming unmanageable? In my office you will find a safe, nonjudgmental response to dealing with the complexities of your life. The aim is to address painful crisis and move toward developing coping strategies to increase peace & the happiness you deserve. My treatment approach is to help with solutions. Individual therapy, play therapy, parent support, and academic consultation is what I provide. In my practice I work with children, adolescents, and adults. There are several therapists in the office who can assist if I am booked.

I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) therapist practicing in the northern Virginia/Metropolitan DC region for over 25 years. I am a licensed professional counselor and marriage and family therapist. My emphasis and training includes the treatment of and consultation for: depression, relationship difficulties, infidelity, anxiety, adoption, parenting issues, past trauma and gender identity questioning . I have extensive experience assisting clients cope with acculturation issues and challenges commonly faced by immigrant populations. I would love to discuss with you different ways that I could help you achieve your life goals.

Through my professional experience as a Special Educator and School Counselor, I have learned that individuals cope with stressors in different ways. My goal is to help my clients develop coping strategies to deal with any challenge they may be facing. I am very familiar with the many challenges our youth and their families face in the world today. My mission is to work with clients to shape their personal therapeutic goals. Throughout our counseling sessions, we will develop solutions to achieve these desired outcomes.

Searching for a therapist can feel overwhelming, however, finding a good fit is imperative in order to get the most out of your time, effort, and finances. You want to find someone that allows you to feel safe, understood, and ultimately maximizes results for you. I take a warm, empathetic and comprehensive approach to help individuals experiencing stressful circumstances live more meaningful and balanced lives. I work with you to figure out what you need and want in life and help identify and make changes in your life to be the best version of yourself. I work with adolescents and adults.

Do you find yourself feeling sad or anxious for no particular reason? Do you sometimes wish you had help managing life and all of its challenges? I can help you by providing a compassionate, safe, and non-judgemental place to express your deepest thoughts and feelings and explore options to resolve the problems you are facing.

If you or someone you know is experiencing a problem that might call for professional help, whether the problem is depression, anxiety, phobias, marital or family strife, identity crisis, coping with chronic illness, substance abuse or any problem that interferes with daily living, my fellow clinical psychologists at Commonwealth Psychological Associates and I can be of help. It takes courage to ask for help, but early treatment can keep small problems from becoming larger ones that seem unsolvable. We recognize this and through personal care, offer specialized services and modern therapies to meet your specific needs.

Are you feeling alone in your relationships? Do you love your partner, but can't seem to get along? Are you longing for a stronger sexual connection? Do you wonder if your partner still loves you? Have you lost one another through difficult life challenges? Has addiction, infidelity or other battles left you feeling you'll never recover? There is a way out. There is hope. I can help. I want your relationship to be full of love, friendship, meaningful sex, and lasting security. Give me a call and let's talk.

Are you interested in working with a creative therapist who motivates you to progress in therapy. I use active therapies as it is appropriate and requested. I want to see you reach your potential as quickly as possible to restore health and balance to your life.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and I see myself as a psychological and spiritual midwife assisting clients in the birthing of new dimensions of themselves in the on-going process of personal transformation. My areas of specialty include: Grief/Loss, Depression, Anxiety and Relationship issues. An effective way I have found to work with many of my clients is through the use of bibliotherapy. I am also a deep believer in the value of cultivating silence into one's life and have offered day-long retreats entitled: Tilling One's Soil, Cultivating One's Soul; and Reclaiming Ember Days.