In Person Therapists in Arlington, VA

Hello everyone, I'm Emarie! I am a therapist at M&K Counseling Associates inc., which is a group private practice offering office and video psychotherapy sessions in DC and Virginia. Our staff are highly trained professionals who operate from a holistic, trauma-informed, and systemically aware perspective. We partner with our clients by providing a safe comfortable space so they can explore their life challenges, and collectively establish goals that foster self-empowerment and self-betterment. We specialize in working with young adults and professionals in the DMV area.

Life can be difficult and at times leave wounds, but with some work we can be restored. I am an interactive therapist who feels privileged to walk alongside of my clients through various life situations. I see counseling as a relationship where you set aside time to evaluate where you are in life and where you want to be. As the counselor, I see my job as helping you to problem solve difficult areas of your life and facilitate self investigation into your past and current behaviors and thoughts with the end goal of bringing you greater fulfillment.

I am a licensed psychologist who works primarily with adults. I have extensive psychotherapy experience in both university and community mental health settings. I specialize in working with members of historically excluded/marginalized groups; especially women of color. I view therapy as a collaborative, goal-oriented process in which I support clients in making meaningful changes in their lives. This work involves developing coping skills as well as deepening clients’ understanding of their relationship to themselves and others.

Congratulations on taking the first step toward empowering yourself and your future. It is totally normal to seek advice or just a listening ear to reassure you through life’s journey. As a client focused counselor, I have years of experience in both group and individual counseling for addictions, stress and anger management, general anxiety concerns, trauma and healthy relationship building. My treatment approach is integrative, meaning I use a combination of many different modalities, such as Behavioral and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) . My life’s mission is to help you achieve your best life, even in your not so best times.

I began helping others in 1990 as a Peer Counselor (Drug Exemption NCO) while on active duty in the Marine Corps. After earning degrees in Psychology and Social Work at UNCW/ECU, I obtained licensure to practice independently with the Virginia Board of Health Professionals in 2004. I am originally from the Hampton Roads area but have worked internationally with people from many different backgrounds. I have continued to support the military, as well as the community at large, for over 3 decades with evidence-based treatments for trauma (PTSD).

Is life becoming too difficult, or is stress wearing you down? You are not alone. Millions of adults in the United States are affected by anxiety and depression yearly. Have you been living with OCD going without treatment? OCD can be debilitating and difficult to manage, but you do not have to live a life burdened by these problems. As a clinical psychologist, I have specialized training in evidence-based approaches such as CBT and Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) to treat anxiety, depression, stress, and exposure and response prevention, a first-line treatment for OCD.

The LGBT+ Counseling Collaborative is a group of licensed psychotherapists who specialize in gay, queer, and gender expansive topics and themes, and have lived experiences in those communities. We work with adolescents over 14, adults, and couples to offer individual counseling, group counseling, and couples counseling, including non-faith based premarital counseling, discernment counseling, sex therapy, and more. Our mission is to provide culturally competent, social justice oriented, queer affirming, and trauma informed therapeutic services to clients who want to actively engage in the healing process.

Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience. We are a collective of therapists with a wide range of specialties. Our intake professionals will help connect you with the right therapist for your needs. We make appointments easy, offering evenings and weekends and flexibility for creative professionals who can't make the same time each week.

Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience. We are a collective of therapists with a wide range of specialties. Our intake professionals will help connect you with the right therapist for your needs. We make appointments easy, offering evenings and weekends and flexibility for creative professionals who can't make the same time each week.

In today's challenging world, the experience of being stressed and overwhelmed is all too familiar. Whether your difficulties are related to relationships, work, parenting challenges, finances, or physical/medical challenges (among others), therapy can provide a place to share your current struggles and work through past difficulties. I offer support and validation, as well as a gentle push when necessary, in order to help you gain better control of your life and emotions.

If you have been frustrated by past therapy experiences, you’re not alone. Traditional approaches don’t always work for those of us with ADHD, Autism, and other types of neurodivergence. That’s why I do things a bit differently. My approach is strengths-based, empowering, and neurodiversity-affirming. Instead of trying to fit a square peg into a round hole, neuro-affirming therapy embraces the squareness. It recognizes that what works for one person may not work for another, and that's perfectly okay.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with adults, parents, and teens who are struggling with anxiety, depression, adjustment to life transitions, stress, health issues, and other challenges. I have a particular interest and skillset in supporting people living or working across cultures – including immigrant and migrant communities, individuals seeking refuge from community violence, expats, Foreign Service, military, and third culture kids (TCKs) and their families. I also have direct experience with and special interest in working with families effected by Type 1 Diabetes.

Hello!!! My name is Cheryl Dwyer. After working in the field of substance abuse & mental health counseling for over 30 years in a program setting, it feels right to explore other avenues of being a helper. I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and a certified substance abuse counselor (CSAC). The thing that draws me in to counseling is the resiliency of the human spirit. It keeps me inspired. Our ability to grow, evolve, recreate and reinvent ourselves, is an exciting part of our existence. The lessons learned in the journey, is where it all happens. I consider it a privilege to to be a part of one's journey.

A few of my practices include cognitive behavioral, solution-focused, and reality therapy to help address issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, addiction, sex distress, or other concerns. I'm an advocate for mental, physical, and spiritual health. I enjoy building a trusting relationship with every client to help empower them and help them become better versions of themselves.

Hello! I am a Resident in Counseling who holds a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from George Mason University and a bachelor’s degree in Education from the University of Michigan. My career journey began as a teacher in Fairfax County Public Schools. Through this experience, I engaged with children and families from diverse backgrounds, fostering a wealth of knowledge and understanding that I am able bring into my practice. My clinical focus lies in assisting children and adolescents who are grappling with anxiety, life transitions, and ADHD.

I specialize in providing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and other primary anxiety disorders. I also specialize in providing CBT for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), stress, depression, and body dysmorphia, as well as Habit Reversal Training (HRT) for body-focused repetitive behaviors (e.g., excoriation, trichotillomania) and Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT) for tic disorders. I have experience in providing individual, group, and family therapy to all ages in a variety of settings.

You're looking into therapy, so let's do it. I offer intensive Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) to fast-track your recovery. Your problems didn’t develop an hour a week, so why should your therapy? If you are experiencing flashbacks, intrusive thoughts, or painful emotions that you don't want to talk about, EMDR offers a way for you to work through your experiences without having to share all the details. If you feel stuck with weekly therapy or have been reluctant to open difficult issues week after week, intensive EMDR can help. We can past in the past, so you can figure out what to do next.

Dr. Ikizler specializes in treating generalized anxiety, depression, intergenerational cultural conflict, LGBTQ+ concerns, life transitions, identity concerns and multicultural psychology (e.g., gender, sexuality, race/ethnicity), relationship/interpersonal concerns, and relational trauma. Dr. Ikizler tailors her integrative therapeutic approach to meet client’s specific needs, style, and worldview. She creates a safe, supportive, and collaborative space to help clients develop insights about themselves and develop skills to address life’s twists and turns.

I specialize in helping individuals and couples navigate relationship problems, difficult thoughts and feelings, painful experiences, existential issues, and life changes. Together, we’ll come to a shared understanding of your concerns, and develop a balance of emotional processing, skill-building, and action to help you meet your goals. My aim is to help you cultivate more adaptive ways of thinking, behaving, and relating to foster a life that is rich, meaningful, and connected to what matters most to you. In sessions, I am down-to-earth and warm. My patients tell me they appreciate my deep care, honesty, and thoughtful questions.