Couples Counseling Therapists in Arlington, VA

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), a Certified Daring Way Facilitator (CDWF), a Certified Partner & Trauma Therapist (CPTT) , and an experienced Alcohol and Drug Counselor. I have been in practice since 1986. Through psychotherapy, I help clients identify and use these resources to grow and change. I specialize in empowering people to resolve issues such as: addictions, co-dependency, anxiety, depression, family discord, couples conflict, parenting struggles and post divorce relationships.

Jordi Izzard, NCC, LPC, grew up an American in South East Asia, received her undergraduate education at Duke University, worked in Corporate America for a decade, all prior to obtaining her Master's degree in Community Counseling (her true passion) from Marymount University. As a Licensed Counselor at Sunstone Counseling, Jordi works collaboratively with clients, helping them to reflect on experiences and to face life's challenges in ways that bring them to greater self-awareness and deserved contentment.

If you want help in overcoming depression, anxiety, and relationship problems, I have over 30 years of experience working with people like you. I have been trained in a practical, compassionate, brand of cognitive-behavioral therapy, and have learned to add techniques such as EMDR and Mindfulness to the basic approach I have used. I have special training in treating anxiety problems, mood disorders, sleep disturbances, chronic pain, medical illness, and helping people deal with grief and loss. I was named a "Top Therapist" by Washingtonian Magazine in 2009 for my work with OCD, Panic, Phobias, and Generalized Anxiety Disorders.

Maybe you are struggling, depressed, unfulfilled, scared, angry, anxious, tired, or overwhelmed. I welcome and accept all the parts of you that you need to bring to therapy. My work is grounded in the belief that relationships are foundational in life and people benefit from authentic connection. I work with individuals, couples and groups to find more meaningful connection, heal past and current wounds, embrace your strengths and stay more deeply attuned to your desires and needs. I use our relationship as a guide to understanding your outside world.

As a therapist and musician, I work to create a space that welcomes and inspires you to see new possibilities, discover your inner voice, create deeper connections in your life, and move steadily toward your dreams. I offer individual and couples therapy, and I run general process groups as well as Creative Expression and Dungeons and Dragons groups. I specialize in using relational perspectives to help you get unstuck.

Most people that I see in my practice do not have an emotional or psychological illness but are faced with professional or relationship issues that are causing personal distress. These issues when not understood and dealt with can create symptoms of anxiety, depression and a loss of satisfaction in personal, professional, and intimate relationships. They can also interfere with the full expression of a person's unique abilities and the fulfillment of his or her goals.

I believe that for every person is unique and treatment solutions should be tailored to meet these individual needs.I stress creating a comfortable-judgement free environment to maximize trust and comfort in the therapeutic relationship. Within the safety of a trusting and respectful therapeutic relationship lies the power to overcome the most seemingly overwhelming obstacles.

People in distress are often wary of talking to someone who is a stranger. The first visit is generally fraught with anxiety. I am adept at teasing out the issues and helping a person (of any age) feel comfortable and understood. I expect that many clients will come to my office with a certain amount of ambivalence about engaging in psychotherapy. Generally, by the time they leave after the first visit, they are eager to return having felt a sense of relief and hope that they are going to be understood and "heard" in a unique way.

People come for psychotherapy when they are hurting or feeling stuck in unproductive thinking and behavior. This can manifest in depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, issues with career and work performance and self deprecating behaviors. Loss, grief and illnesses can be hard to bear and cause feelings of aloneness. What is often needed is a safe environment for the cultivation of acceptance and compassion and the willingness to wisely explore in a trusting relationship. Developing space to have a new understanding of difficulties can open to greater awareness, sense of possibility and the capacity to live more fully.

I've been working with stressed out, burned out, overworked, anxious and depressed Washingtonians for over 30 years and call me crazy but I still love the work. It's such a privilege to work with an amazing diversity of smart interesting people! While I have been trained in a variety of different therapeutic modalities I've learned the most from my clients. About half of my caseload is working with couples primarily using the Imago relationship therapy approach. The rest of my client load is working with individual adults and relationship groups for men. Men really flourish in these relationship groups.

Psychotherapy can be a bridge to change and to a life that works better for us. Through therapy, we can discover renewed creativity, vitality and well-being in our relationships, careers, and home lives. I have been working with people for over thirty years, and have a warm, compassionate and lively style. My work is characterized by immediacy and optimism as we work together to forge stronger and more vital approaches to life's challenges.

My approach is empathetic and empowering and I strive to work in tandem with my clients to reach their wellness goals. I have direct clinical experience working with Postpartum Stress & Anxiety, Concussion and Traumatic Brain Injury, suicide prevention, active duty service members, wounded veterans, military families and caregivers. With over a decade of experience working with the military and first responder community my work often focuses on anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, transition, reintegration, Post Traumatic Stress, moral injury and care for the caregiver. I also work with adolescents and couples.

Over the years I've worked with adults (including parents), adolescents and children with problems ranging from anxiety, panic, anger, depression, relationship difficulties, work/school related issues, to children with behavioral issues. It has been my privilege to help people work through their problems and overcome or rise above them. With children I often find it helpful to assist parents in addressing inattention, distractibility, disobedience, disrespect,, social difficulties and underachievement. Adolescents may have similar issues or may just need someone they feel comfortable to talk to about their concerns.

With 25+ years experience providing psychotherapy to individuals and couples, I enjoy knowing and helping EACH client. Call/email me if you are struggling with anxiety/depression, low self-esteem, relationship/marital problems or everyday stress. My approach comes from training in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-based Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness. I enjoy working with individuals on problems of everyday living. The couples I see are stuck in negative cycles, or have experienced infidelity. I attend professional conferences/workshops regularly, and frequently collaborate with other professionals.

In my practice I am guided by the belief that change is possible and that every person has the capacity for healthy growth and development but may at times need help in accessing inner resources for positive change. I believe a therapist-client relationship that is characterized by empathy, curiosity, acceptance and caring is what facilitates the therapeutic process. I aim to provide an environment where my clients feel safe and free to explore their feelings, thoughts, needs and goals - an environment where we can work together at understanding what is keeping them from living a more fulfilling life.

Sometimes we feel down and we just don't know the reason why. Or we do know why but we don't know how to fix it. Sometimes we are no longer getting along with the person we love. And sometimes we could just use some extra support. As a clinical mental health counselor, I am able to work with you on just about any challenge you may be experiencing, from depression and anxiety, to substance abuse, eating disorders, and relationship issues. I welcome clients from all walks of life and with all types of goals.

Relationships are difficult. And sometimes, you need help to repair and work your way back to greater happiness. I am a seasoned, caring professional who brings hope and healing to couples. My approach is compassionate - warm, supportive, and above all, non-judgmental.

I appreciate and am profoundly moved by the courage people bring to the work of therapy. I strive to honor your commitment by creating a safe and supportive environment that will allow you to experience therapy as alleviating symptoms and moving towards your goals. I see people with a variety of concerns: such as chronic sadness, anxiety, conflict in relationships, loss, life transitions, or a vague sense of being disconnected from one's true self or purpose in life. Therapy can expand your sense of yourself, deepen relationships, ease life transitions, and enrich your life in unforeseen yet exciting ways.

Do you feel dissatisfied with your relationship? Are you tired of feeling disconnected and out of sync with your partner? Do you wish you could find and follow your gut? We all have periods in our life where we need help navigating difficult situations, decisions, the day-to-day stressors, and our relationships. I work with my clients to help them regain a feeling of self control, personal worth and goal attainment. I have over 15 years of experience working with individuals and couples in outpatient and community mental health settings as both a therapist and a leader.