Women's Issues Therapists in Annandale, VA
With over 17 years of clinical social work under her belt, Anna is adept at tackling a range of issues including abuse, neglect, trauma, grief, terminal illness, chronic mental illness, family dynamics, medical conditions, and mood disorders. Her expertise shines in treating anxiety and panic disorder in both adolescents and adults. Anna's extensive background encompasses guiding individuals through grief and loss, managing chronic medical conditions, and supporting those facing terminal illness. She's passionate about aiding adults in overcoming anxiety & mood disorders, addressing women's issues, and serving the LGBTQI community.
With over 17 years of clinical social work under her belt, Anna is adept at tackling a range of issues including abuse, neglect, trauma, grief, terminal illness, chronic mental illness, family dynamics, medical conditions, and mood disorders. Her expertise shines in treating anxiety and panic disorder in both adolescents and adults. Anna's extensive background encompasses guiding individuals through grief and loss, managing chronic medical conditions, and supporting those facing terminal illness. She's passionate about aiding adults in overcoming anxiety & mood disorders, addressing women's issues, and serving the LGBTQI community.
Lici A. Mercado
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Annandale, VA 22003 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Nobody exists in a vacuum. Although life can be isolating, you don’t have to do it alone. In a time of DIY and instant gratification, I propose connection, collaboration, creativity, and courage in the therapeutic process. Like you, I’m human! I’m a woman, a wife, a mother, an immigrant, a person of faith, a therapist. While I believe everyone is doing their best, I honor and foster a desire for healthy change. For that, I utilize evidence-based approaches to draw on purpose and encourage self-efficacy. I invite and treasure honest feedback, and use the present moment to nourish insight-provoking reflection, and a path for thriving.
Nobody exists in a vacuum. Although life can be isolating, you don’t have to do it alone. In a time of DIY and instant gratification, I propose connection, collaboration, creativity, and courage in the therapeutic process. Like you, I’m human! I’m a woman, a wife, a mother, an immigrant, a person of faith, a therapist. While I believe everyone is doing their best, I honor and foster a desire for healthy change. For that, I utilize evidence-based approaches to draw on purpose and encourage self-efficacy. I invite and treasure honest feedback, and use the present moment to nourish insight-provoking reflection, and a path for thriving.
I have over ten years of experience working with older adolescents and adults of diverse cultural backgrounds and intersecting identities. I strive to create a welcoming, supportive, and safe environment that fosters a relationship where you feel accepted, empowered, and able to express and gently explore vulnerable and painful feelings and thoughts. I am empathetic and not afraid to get down in the pit with you to explore the darkness and honor how the pain in your life illuminates what is most important to you.
I have over ten years of experience working with older adolescents and adults of diverse cultural backgrounds and intersecting identities. I strive to create a welcoming, supportive, and safe environment that fosters a relationship where you feel accepted, empowered, and able to express and gently explore vulnerable and painful feelings and thoughts. I am empathetic and not afraid to get down in the pit with you to explore the darkness and honor how the pain in your life illuminates what is most important to you.
I work with children, adolescents, and young professionals to develop skills and strategies to live out their full potential in their daily lives. Life transitions can be challenging. My goal is to connect with my clients, alleviate symptoms and offer tailored recommendations that nurture individual strengths while targeting challenges and needs. I specialize in supporting those struggling with anxiety, depression, adjusting to change, managing stress, and positive behavior. I integrate a variety of therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and solution focused therapy.
I work with children, adolescents, and young professionals to develop skills and strategies to live out their full potential in their daily lives. Life transitions can be challenging. My goal is to connect with my clients, alleviate symptoms and offer tailored recommendations that nurture individual strengths while targeting challenges and needs. I specialize in supporting those struggling with anxiety, depression, adjusting to change, managing stress, and positive behavior. I integrate a variety of therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and solution focused therapy.
Kindred Tree Healing Center, llc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Annandale, VA 22003
At Kindred Tree Healing Center, we provide holistic psychotherapy, yoga, reiki, and other healing based services. We help individuals overcome trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, and other life stressors. We operate from an attachment based lens, and are a social justice allied practice.
At Kindred Tree Healing Center, we provide holistic psychotherapy, yoga, reiki, and other healing based services. We help individuals overcome trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, and other life stressors. We operate from an attachment based lens, and are a social justice allied practice.
I'm Stephanie Gagnon, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with three decades of experience. Throughout my career, I've focused on providing outpatient therapy to individuals and couples grappling with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and life transitions. In the face of significant life stressors, it's natural for one's life to feel disrupted. My dedication lies in restoring healing and joy to their lives. My counseling approach is integrative, meaning I adapt the therapeutic journey to suit each individual's unique needs.
I'm Stephanie Gagnon, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with three decades of experience. Throughout my career, I've focused on providing outpatient therapy to individuals and couples grappling with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and life transitions. In the face of significant life stressors, it's natural for one's life to feel disrupted. My dedication lies in restoring healing and joy to their lives. My counseling approach is integrative, meaning I adapt the therapeutic journey to suit each individual's unique needs.
I am now accepting new clients in VA & MD. Everyone has their own challenges in life, and sometimes we need a little help along the way. I am here to help you along your journey to being the best version of yourself and work through some of the life experiences that have created challenges. You don't have to do this alone. Together, we will work to get through these hard times and accomplish your goals.
I am now accepting new clients in VA & MD. Everyone has their own challenges in life, and sometimes we need a little help along the way. I am here to help you along your journey to being the best version of yourself and work through some of the life experiences that have created challenges. You don't have to do this alone. Together, we will work to get through these hard times and accomplish your goals.
Allison Gasca-Backman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MPH
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Annandale, VA 22003 (Online Only)
Many people believe that they are not good enough, not loveable, not worthy of belonging, or broken in some way. These "core beliefs" are often a result of early life trauma, or times when individuals or systems have harmed us. Often, my clients struggle with body image concerns, disordered eating and exercise, chronic dieting, chronic health conditions and medical trauma, and gender/identity concerns- all of which interact with our core beliefs that we are "not enough" or "too much" and tell us that we need to fix ourselves. Does this sound like you? In our work together, I will help you challenge some of those long-held beliefs.
Many people believe that they are not good enough, not loveable, not worthy of belonging, or broken in some way. These "core beliefs" are often a result of early life trauma, or times when individuals or systems have harmed us. Often, my clients struggle with body image concerns, disordered eating and exercise, chronic dieting, chronic health conditions and medical trauma, and gender/identity concerns- all of which interact with our core beliefs that we are "not enough" or "too much" and tell us that we need to fix ourselves. Does this sound like you? In our work together, I will help you challenge some of those long-held beliefs.
Kelly Anne Bojan
Resident in Counseling, RIC, NCC, PLPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Annandale, VA 22003
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.
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.
Lifebulb Counseling & Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Annandale, VA 22003
Working with us you'll get results. Because we believe you're best served by a clinician who's passionate about not only their work, but who they work with as well. That's why we started Lifebulb - We're committed to building an organization that truly allows therapists to get back to enjoying their work, so you, our client, can receive the highest quality therapy services, whether in person at one of our locations or online through telehealth. We hire only highly trained and educated, licensed clinicians dedicated to the therapy process. We're confident we can help you achieve your therapy goals.
Working with us you'll get results. Because we believe you're best served by a clinician who's passionate about not only their work, but who they work with as well. That's why we started Lifebulb - We're committed to building an organization that truly allows therapists to get back to enjoying their work, so you, our client, can receive the highest quality therapy services, whether in person at one of our locations or online through telehealth. We hire only highly trained and educated, licensed clinicians dedicated to the therapy process. We're confident we can help you achieve your therapy goals.
I am committed to helping each person integrate their emotional, intellectual and spiritual self. I will help you to look within and reclaim your authenticity. I deal with anxiety and depression, bereavement, issues from childhood and current relationship issues. I seek to guide those folks who are willing to work on their psyche.
I am committed to helping each person integrate their emotional, intellectual and spiritual self. I will help you to look within and reclaim your authenticity. I deal with anxiety and depression, bereavement, issues from childhood and current relationship issues. I seek to guide those folks who are willing to work on their psyche.
Kathy Dodson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Annandale, VA 22003 (Online Only)
Hi and thanks for visiting my profile! I understand how big of a step it can be to seek therapy support, so let me tell you how I can help you. I provide telehealth therapy tailored to your needs. This can be short or long term with a goal to solve a current problem or to overcome a persisting barrier. I have over 20 years of experience working with people of all ages struggling with both mental health and substance abuse challenges. Let me walk with you on your journey of recovery.
Hi and thanks for visiting my profile! I understand how big of a step it can be to seek therapy support, so let me tell you how I can help you. I provide telehealth therapy tailored to your needs. This can be short or long term with a goal to solve a current problem or to overcome a persisting barrier. I have over 20 years of experience working with people of all ages struggling with both mental health and substance abuse challenges. Let me walk with you on your journey of recovery.
Becki Porter-Harmon
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, BCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Annandale, VA 22003
Forty plus years of experience in the field have shown that a compassionate, individual approach is the most effective starting point. I offer a variety of approaches, so that clients will find what works best for their healing journey. These approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Experiential Therapy, Mind-Body/Somatic approaches, Psychodynamic approaches, and Mindfulness techniques. My work is trauma informed and strength/hope oriented. Clients seeking help with anxiety, depression, grief/loss, and life transitions will be able to develop insight through self-discovery and coping skills to make changes that heal.
Forty plus years of experience in the field have shown that a compassionate, individual approach is the most effective starting point. I offer a variety of approaches, so that clients will find what works best for their healing journey. These approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Experiential Therapy, Mind-Body/Somatic approaches, Psychodynamic approaches, and Mindfulness techniques. My work is trauma informed and strength/hope oriented. Clients seeking help with anxiety, depression, grief/loss, and life transitions will be able to develop insight through self-discovery and coping skills to make changes that heal.
Beacon Therapy and Wellness Center, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Annandale, VA 22003 (Online Only)
I believe in an accepting, non-judgmental approach to meet you where you are in your journey through life. My goal is to understand your situation from your point of view. Using personality traits of empathy, compassion, and commitment allow me to help you gain insight to have a better understanding of yourself. This, in turn, helps you to accept yourself for who you are while motivating you to create change. My approach goes beyond listening and understanding. I want to teach you skills that can help you manage and problem solve independently. Empowering you towards self-advocacy is my goal in therapy.
I believe in an accepting, non-judgmental approach to meet you where you are in your journey through life. My goal is to understand your situation from your point of view. Using personality traits of empathy, compassion, and commitment allow me to help you gain insight to have a better understanding of yourself. This, in turn, helps you to accept yourself for who you are while motivating you to create change. My approach goes beyond listening and understanding. I want to teach you skills that can help you manage and problem solve independently. Empowering you towards self-advocacy is my goal in therapy.
Ms. Angel Bryant LPC — strength, base, positive psychology, person center, resolution focus in order to reach sustainable mental health wellness. I believe and Affirm I am truly a representation of the clients I support/advocate with daily. This resilient population consists of LGBTQIA+ individuals with diverse disabilities, women of color, business professionals, and military/veterans. Based on some recent reviews, the therapeutic room I create offers an experience of comfort, support, congruency, and unconditional regard, in a safe and humble atmosphere…
Ms. Angel Bryant LPC — strength, base, positive psychology, person center, resolution focus in order to reach sustainable mental health wellness. I believe and Affirm I am truly a representation of the clients I support/advocate with daily. This resilient population consists of LGBTQIA+ individuals with diverse disabilities, women of color, business professionals, and military/veterans. Based on some recent reviews, the therapeutic room I create offers an experience of comfort, support, congruency, and unconditional regard, in a safe and humble atmosphere…
We will always start our work together with focusing on what you are experiencing right now. I can help you find peace and balance as you learn to cope and adjust to the various stresses of life. We can also begin to explore how your past experiences may be influencing you today. Often times we know that our upbringing was not maybe the "best" and as a result we can feel less than fully appreciated and un-validated. This can have longterm effects on our self-esteem and wellbeing. Therapy allows us to fully explore any repeating patterns in your life, and offer freedom from anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and suffering.
We will always start our work together with focusing on what you are experiencing right now. I can help you find peace and balance as you learn to cope and adjust to the various stresses of life. We can also begin to explore how your past experiences may be influencing you today. Often times we know that our upbringing was not maybe the "best" and as a result we can feel less than fully appreciated and un-validated. This can have longterm effects on our self-esteem and wellbeing. Therapy allows us to fully explore any repeating patterns in your life, and offer freedom from anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and suffering.
Cathy Lan Lapid
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MPH, LCSW
Verified Verified
Annandale, VA 22003
Waitlist for new clients
Ever since I can remember, I have always been a natural helper with an innate ability to connect with people on a personal and emotional level. I have always guided my life and career choices based on how I can be an instrument of change – to help those who face what seem like insurmountable challenges. With over 12 years of professional experience providing mental health services to children, adolescents, adults, and families, I serve as a guide to help others build their strengths and inner capacity to overcome the challenges in their life.
Ever since I can remember, I have always been a natural helper with an innate ability to connect with people on a personal and emotional level. I have always guided my life and career choices based on how I can be an instrument of change – to help those who face what seem like insurmountable challenges. With over 12 years of professional experience providing mental health services to children, adolescents, adults, and families, I serve as a guide to help others build their strengths and inner capacity to overcome the challenges in their life.
Mari J Itzkowitz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, TAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Annandale, VA 22003
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.
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.
Patricia Cisnero
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Annandale, VA 22003 (Online Only)
During difficult times, the word “unravel” resonates with most of us. As human beings, at some point, we are bound to experience life stressors, trauma events, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, parenting struggles etc. I am aware there is no single therapeutic approach, and a range of flexibility and modalities is key to guide and assist in finding resolution and balance. My goal is to bring healing to the people who have been through traumatic/stressful experiences and struggling to anchor, reflect and or reset. I believe in meeting clients where they are and in creating a collaborative therapeutic relationship. Spanish
During difficult times, the word “unravel” resonates with most of us. As human beings, at some point, we are bound to experience life stressors, trauma events, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, parenting struggles etc. I am aware there is no single therapeutic approach, and a range of flexibility and modalities is key to guide and assist in finding resolution and balance. My goal is to bring healing to the people who have been through traumatic/stressful experiences and struggling to anchor, reflect and or reset. I believe in meeting clients where they are and in creating a collaborative therapeutic relationship. Spanish
Anna Katherine Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, CSOTP, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Annandale, VA 22003 (Online Only)
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.
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.
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Women's Issues Therapists
How do you encourage a woman to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual may be suffering, and what effects it has on them, should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.
How can women prepare for therapy?
Women can prepare for therapy by being willing to talk about their past experiences and their private thoughts. Before a session, an individual may want to reflect on how they’ve felt since the last session and what’s happened in their lives. Between sessions, it can be useful to write down notes about their reaction to a given event or how they felt at a particular time.
How long does therapy for women’s issues often last?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual and the challenges they face. Therapy types like Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Prolonged exposure therapy (PET), and Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. In some cases, such as for women with eating disorders, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
How can women overcome stigma around specific challenges in order to seek therapy?
Women dealing with domestic abuse, sexual assault, eating disorders, and any other number of troubles may feel a stigma around seeking help. It’s important to remember that these issues are not uncommon and there is no shame in getting help for them. Therapy is confidential, and women can talk about their experiences without fear of judgment. Seeking therapy can be a courageous and liberating act, and an important step toward healing and recovery.