Therapists in Yorktown, Arlington, VA

Living with a chronic illness can be isolating and undeniably difficult. There are physical, psychological, and social challenges that no person should have to endure alone. Tending to your mental health is an important step toward living a full and meaningful life despite the complexities of chronic conditions.

Jen’s professional journey contribute to her unique positioning to assist teens and families. Experience as a teacher and school counselor, has provided her with an extensive repertoire of strategies to aid today’s youth. In her 20-year tenure as a licensed counselor, Jen has helped thousands of students at all age levels. She’s been recognized as the ‘Middle School Counselor of the Year’ by both Prince William County and the Virginia School Counselor Association. Beyond her professional experience, Jen’s experiences as a mother aid her in fostering an empathetic and understanding environment for her clients and their parents.

Have you always felt like an outsider? Has substance use or trauma left you feeling like a spectator in your own life? Are you burnt out, frustrated, or tired of dealing with the same old patterns in your relationships? I am passionate about helping people to better understand and trust themselves and feel empowered in their lives. Together we can address challenges from anger, anxiety and depression to family history, relationship and parenting issues. You will find my therapeutic style is warm, active and direct. I will bring authenticity, humor and connection to our work, and am skilled in enhancing motivation and accountability.

I have worked extensively with clients to help them address a wide variety of concerns, including: Depression and anxiety • Work-related stress • Academic concerns (learning issues, attention problems) • Time management and organizational skills • Grief, loss, and bereavement • Spiritual and existential issues, including crises of faith and integrating beliefs and values • Life transitions (e.g., entering / leaving the workforce; marriage and divorce) • Identity issues and experiences of bias, discrimination, and oppression • Sexual and gender-related concerns

Would you like to feel more in control of your life? More comfortable in your own skin? To finally heal old wounds? Change is possible and you will be warmly welcomed here. Therapy isn't always easy but it can be energizing, fun, and something you look forward to. It's vital to find a therapist who is a great match for you. My style is direct, friendly & collaborative using humor & psychoeducation without judgment. Together we'll discover unmet needs that may be blocking you. Other services available are pre-bariatric surgery assessments and follow-up care. I especially enjoy working on anger management and self-confidence!

We all face difficult times in our lives which lead us to seek help. Psychotherapy helps you become more resilient, find inner strength and improve your sense of self – all of which aid you in your quest to live a more open, genuine, and fulfilling life. Together we examine areas of struggle and work to identify new ways of being more engaged and effective in relationships and at peace with ourselves. I will work with you in treatment modalities ranging from short-term brief, CBT, to longer-term analytic work. I have experience treating a wide range of difficulties including depression, anxiety and trauma.

I enjoy helping adults 25+ who are feeling stuck to find their way forward. In couples therapy, I help you forge a rewarding & resilient relationship by cultivating the right change. In individual therapy, I help adults dealing with psychological distress, relationship trauma, anxiety, and/or depression stemming from issues in family of origin, marriage, immediate family, and workplace. I am trauma-responsive and neurodivergence-informed in all that I do. On a personal note, I’ve been married 26 years, raised 3 young adults, and had a prior career. From this, I draw great empathy, compassion, & encouragement for my clients.

We provide top-notch psycho-educational evaluations and therapy services, with no long wait time. We understand the challenges you face when navigating your child's academic and emotional needs. Our services are designed pinpoint your child's strengths and areas of improvement. Our mission? To team up with parents, their kids, and schools, creating a dynamic trio that supports every child in becoming their own hero with tailored intervention strategies. We believe in turning challenges into triumphs and question marks into exclamation points. Our approach is thorough, evidence-based, and action-oriented.

I work with adults and adolescents in the treatment of depression and anxiety and other mood disorders, trauma and grief, LGBTQ issues, relationship issues and Asperger’s syndrome/high functioning autism. I provide psychological assessment for individuals seeking gender-affirming care, and presurgical psychological assessment for bariatric surgery. I hold a master’s degree and a doctorate in clinical psychology, and a master's degree in dance/movement therapy. I recently graduated from Harvard Medical School's post-doctoral certification program in Writing for Healthcare.

Hello! Always working together, we create experiential plans and varied, flexible routines that are specifically tailored to your needs & goals; while also navigating through topics and challenges such as: Grief, Loss, Complex Post-Traumatic Growth/Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Interpersonal & Intrapersonal Struggles, Parent Education, Affirming Neurodiversity Interventions, LGBTQ+ Identity Exploration, Systemic Oppression & Multicultural Diversity, etc. by using a myriad of cutting edge, personalized, evidence-based treatments to reduce internalizing (i.e. depression/anxiety) & externalizing (substance abuse/acting out) challenges.

Has therapy been a waste of time before? At Best Life, run by Dr. Samantha Whiten (Dr. Psych Mom), we start to tackle your issues immediately, so you can start living the life you deserve! Jessica Jeffers works with mood issues and couples. Vicktoria Molokin works with life transitions and anxiety. Lindsey Weekley works with parenting, anger, bipolar, and more. Meredith Futernick uses brainspotting and DBT. Kat Defilippi works with mood issues, couples, anxiety, and career. Danielle Goldberg works with trauma, depression, and parenting. Stefanie Rider does trauma and EMDR. We also offer life, career, dating, and sex coaching!

Have the events of your life or the world around you got you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, or stressed? Is your inner critic getting louder? Are you finding yourself numbing out with food, alcohol, shopping or streaming? Are you longing for meaningful connection? You are not alone. Perhaps I can help. I am a BIPOC, LGBTQI+, and Disability affirming therapist. I offer brief, standard, and extended session lengths. I welcome an opportunity to collaborate with you as you bravely or not so bravely make your way in this world of ours. Questions? Please call or email. It's okay to reach out and ask for help.

I help people when life is not going the way they expected. I work with individuals and groups as they navigate issues like anxiety, questions of identity and faith, relationships, conflict and depression. Since earning my Masters at Johns Hopkins University, I have been committed to providing quality services to all my clients. As a therapist, I am inspired by the techniques introduced through CBT, DBT, Existential and Client-Centered theorists.

If you feel like you “have it all,” but you can’t shake this nagging feeling that something is missing, feel overwhelmed trying to manage your multiple roles (parent, spouse, partner, friend, co-worker), or are struggling to navigate fertility treatment as a queer person, get pregnant, be pregnant, or transition into parenthood, I can help. I don't practice one-size-fits-all therapy. I’ll follow your lead and use the creative process as a guide in sharing your experiences. I work with adults seeking support for ADHD, perinatal mental health, trauma, and overall wellbeing with LGBTQIA+ affirming art therapy and counseling.

I work with couples, families, and individuals, but my true passion is relationships. After the initial "honeymoon period", couples may start finding themselves in complicated, emotional situations. Couples often begin to have disagreements, fights, unmet needs/wants, and hurt feelings start clipping away at the connections that were solid "in the beginning". After time, these situations start creating distance between the partners until.... it's over. The lack of working on the relationship, sadly, ends it.

Facing life's challenges can be overwhelming. Pressures, transitions, anxieties, childhood trauma, and past wounds can leave us feeling adrift. Recognizing and acknowledging these feelings is a testament to your inner strength and bravery. Seeking support is a courageous step toward healing. A culturally sensitive counselor can offer the understanding and empathy needed to navigate your unique experiences. Remember, you're not alone on this journey. Attachment therapy and EMDR can be valuable tools, tailored to respect and honor your cultural identity, as you move forward on your path to healing and growth.

My treatment approach combines the latest advances in Western neuroscience with evidence-based mindfulness practices rooted in Eastern philosophies. I primarily utilize two complementary modalities - Experiential Dynamic Therapy (EDT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS). These are evidenced based and trauma-informed treatments that aim to address the root causes of psychological suffering rather than simply addressing the outlying symptoms.

I learned that the most powerful and courageous action you could take while feeling intense emotional pain was to be willing to ask for "HELP". We are not meant to work through feelings of isolation, depression, addiction or anxiety on our own. Starting therapy can begin to bring clarity and calm to your mind, body and spirit. I will help you overcome feeling stuck and anxious by creating a new awareness and inner attunement with yourself. Inner attunement helps to build trust, connection, safety, and vibrancy.

Do you have intrusive thoughts that become distracting and disrupt your day? Do you feel compelled to perform certain acts or rituals to alleviate your anxiety? Have you experienced a traumatic event that still haunts you? Has the stress of moving to a new country impacted your well- being? Are you lonely and struggling in an unfamiliar environment? You can move beyond your struggles. Gain coping skills to manage your OCD, heal from trauma and thrive in your new home. Reach out now, I look forward to hearing your story.