Marriage Counseling Therapists in Arlington, VA
Feel like you’re carrying the weight of the world, yet you’re all alone in it? Maybe there’s a relentless hum of anxiety, a low-key feeling of loneliness that never really lets up even if you have people around. You’ve tried talking things through, but it’s like putting a Band-Aid on something that needs stitches. I’m here to help you dig way beneath the surface, past the quick fixes, and figure out what’s really fueling all that angst. With a deep assessment background, we’ll get at those hidden layers. Then we can rewire an overactive nervous system that has your own thoughts treating your brain like it’s part of a firing squad.
Feel like you’re carrying the weight of the world, yet you’re all alone in it? Maybe there’s a relentless hum of anxiety, a low-key feeling of loneliness that never really lets up even if you have people around. You’ve tried talking things through, but it’s like putting a Band-Aid on something that needs stitches. I’m here to help you dig way beneath the surface, past the quick fixes, and figure out what’s really fueling all that angst. With a deep assessment background, we’ll get at those hidden layers. Then we can rewire an overactive nervous system that has your own thoughts treating your brain like it’s part of a firing squad.
Most individuals come to me either when stressful life events have overwhelmed their usual coping strategies or they feel stuck in unproductive patterns of behavior. They feel anxious, depressed, or like they are functioning below their potential. Sometimes these feelings make important relationships very difficult. You may have challenges that hinder your ability to enjoy your family, job, studies, or relationships. As your therapist, I will work with you to identify what is holding you back from reaching your goals.
Most individuals come to me either when stressful life events have overwhelmed their usual coping strategies or they feel stuck in unproductive patterns of behavior. They feel anxious, depressed, or like they are functioning below their potential. Sometimes these feelings make important relationships very difficult. You may have challenges that hinder your ability to enjoy your family, job, studies, or relationships. As your therapist, I will work with you to identify what is holding you back from reaching your goals.
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).
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).
Ever felt that it’s overwhelming to try and fit the pieces of your life together? Maybe you’ve been working on the puzzle for a while but the picture isn’t matching the one on the box, or life knocked the puzzle off the table and left you to pick up the pieces, or you’ve used all the pieces but the picture isn’t complete. When this happens, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed or ill-prepared for the ups and downs of daily life. Wherever you are wanting to feel more put together, it can be frustrating and exhausting to keep trying when your efforts aren’t having the impact you would want.
Ever felt that it’s overwhelming to try and fit the pieces of your life together? Maybe you’ve been working on the puzzle for a while but the picture isn’t matching the one on the box, or life knocked the puzzle off the table and left you to pick up the pieces, or you’ve used all the pieces but the picture isn’t complete. When this happens, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed or ill-prepared for the ups and downs of daily life. Wherever you are wanting to feel more put together, it can be frustrating and exhausting to keep trying when your efforts aren’t having the impact you would want.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 5 years of experience working with families, children (ages 5-17), couples, and elderly clients. I specialize in assisting those struggling with depressive disorders, self-injurious behavior, anxiety and bipolar disorders, anger and stress management, grief, PTSD, substance abuse, and trauma. I develop a relaxed, nonjudgmental environment where a healthy therapeutic relationship can grow. I use cultural sensitivity, ethics, and evidence-based practices with a client-centered approach. Treatment is customized to address individual needs, and no topic is off-limits.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 5 years of experience working with families, children (ages 5-17), couples, and elderly clients. I specialize in assisting those struggling with depressive disorders, self-injurious behavior, anxiety and bipolar disorders, anger and stress management, grief, PTSD, substance abuse, and trauma. I develop a relaxed, nonjudgmental environment where a healthy therapeutic relationship can grow. I use cultural sensitivity, ethics, and evidence-based practices with a client-centered approach. Treatment is customized to address individual needs, and no topic is off-limits.
Have you been feeling "off" and need to get back on track? Or do you need help to bring about significant changes in your life? I will provide you with a comfortable and safe environment to talk about your issues or concerns without fear of judgment. Together, we can identify old thinking and behaviors that have not been productive for you. We will explore strategies to make the changes that you are seeking within yourself and in your relationships. It is time for you to feel light and free again.
Have you been feeling "off" and need to get back on track? Or do you need help to bring about significant changes in your life? I will provide you with a comfortable and safe environment to talk about your issues or concerns without fear of judgment. Together, we can identify old thinking and behaviors that have not been productive for you. We will explore strategies to make the changes that you are seeking within yourself and in your relationships. It is time for you to feel light and free again.
Thomas Franco
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Arlington, VA 22201
Stop and think about it! Do you feel anxious, unfulfilled, or have difficulty reaching your goals? Are you feeling depressed, perhaps experiencing suicide ideation? Depression is very difficult to manage on your own, and you won't have to when I am your therapist. Whether you are an adolescent or adult, you will have coping tools I will share with you during our sessions together at your disposal to help you feel more empowered and in greater control of your life. Would you like to become more self-aware? Our focus on mindfulness will facilitate your journey of self-realization.
Stop and think about it! Do you feel anxious, unfulfilled, or have difficulty reaching your goals? Are you feeling depressed, perhaps experiencing suicide ideation? Depression is very difficult to manage on your own, and you won't have to when I am your therapist. Whether you are an adolescent or adult, you will have coping tools I will share with you during our sessions together at your disposal to help you feel more empowered and in greater control of your life. Would you like to become more self-aware? Our focus on mindfulness will facilitate your journey of self-realization.
Dr. Sarah Arango
Psychologist, PhD, PSYPACT
Verified Verified
Arlington, VA 22201
Waitlist for new clients
Therapy can be a helpful way to gain insights, explore, and challenge yourself in a space that is free of judgment. I aim to provide a space where you can feel connected and supported, and where you can develop skills that will help you navigate challenges, thrive, and create meaningful change. I value learning about each client’s background and lived experience, and use a warm, active, and collaborative approach in therapy. If you are seeking couples therapy, our sessions can help you build concrete skills to improve communication, while also having the space to process the past and work towards the future.
Therapy can be a helpful way to gain insights, explore, and challenge yourself in a space that is free of judgment. I aim to provide a space where you can feel connected and supported, and where you can develop skills that will help you navigate challenges, thrive, and create meaningful change. I value learning about each client’s background and lived experience, and use a warm, active, and collaborative approach in therapy. If you are seeking couples therapy, our sessions can help you build concrete skills to improve communication, while also having the space to process the past and work towards the future.
I am an experienced clinical psychologist with a warm and collaborative approach to therapy. I am here to offer a safe place to process your feelings and to help you set therapeutic goals. I help couples build skills to strengthen their friendship, solidify trust, and improve intimacy to make positive, lasting changes in the relationship. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety including challenges with OCD, depression, trauma including post-traumatic stress, relationship distress or dissatisfaction, as well as challenges with life transitions.
I am an experienced clinical psychologist with a warm and collaborative approach to therapy. I am here to offer a safe place to process your feelings and to help you set therapeutic goals. I help couples build skills to strengthen their friendship, solidify trust, and improve intimacy to make positive, lasting changes in the relationship. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety including challenges with OCD, depression, trauma including post-traumatic stress, relationship distress or dissatisfaction, as well as challenges with life transitions.
Toni Coleman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Arlington, VA 22202 (Online Only)
I bring an open and collaborative style to my work with clients. My focus is on identifying your needs and setting goals to address them. The treatment modalities I use are eclectic, to tailor the treatment to the individual or couple. I am very engaged throughout, offering feedback and identifying and recommending resources when appropriate. Due to my location and work with EAPs, I have worked with clients from a wide-ranging background of cultures, ethnicities, races, and religions. I am a well-known relationship coach, therapist, and author of relationship articles, and have been frequently featured in major media.
I bring an open and collaborative style to my work with clients. My focus is on identifying your needs and setting goals to address them. The treatment modalities I use are eclectic, to tailor the treatment to the individual or couple. I am very engaged throughout, offering feedback and identifying and recommending resources when appropriate. Due to my location and work with EAPs, I have worked with clients from a wide-ranging background of cultures, ethnicities, races, and religions. I am a well-known relationship coach, therapist, and author of relationship articles, and have been frequently featured in major media.
Dr. Gaydusek specializes in the treatment of eating disorders and body image, mood and anxiety disorders, and relationship concerns. Dr. Gaydusek's approach to therapy is collaborative, supportive, and empathetic and she integrates empirically supported client-centered interventions into her practice to provide symptom relief. Dr. Gaydusek strongly believes in the importance of using scientific evidence-based treatments and tailoring these treatments to the individual.
Dr. Gaydusek specializes in the treatment of eating disorders and body image, mood and anxiety disorders, and relationship concerns. Dr. Gaydusek's approach to therapy is collaborative, supportive, and empathetic and she integrates empirically supported client-centered interventions into her practice to provide symptom relief. Dr. Gaydusek strongly believes in the importance of using scientific evidence-based treatments and tailoring these treatments to the individual.
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You deserve to live an authentic and fulfilling life, and we are here to help. We treat adults, whether you're seeking help alone or as a couple. We specialize in anxiety, depression, ADHD, family/romantic relationships, and existential issues. Our expertise extends to working with international clients, expats, and individuals of exceptional talent. Our motto is simple: Heal. Learn. Grow. We treat our clients with respect and honesty while focusing on practical solutions. Our mission is to empower you to reconnect with your core values, helping you live better as you grow and learn more about yourself.
You deserve to live an authentic and fulfilling life, and we are here to help. We treat adults, whether you're seeking help alone or as a couple. We specialize in anxiety, depression, ADHD, family/romantic relationships, and existential issues. Our expertise extends to working with international clients, expats, and individuals of exceptional talent. Our motto is simple: Heal. Learn. Grow. We treat our clients with respect and honesty while focusing on practical solutions. Our mission is to empower you to reconnect with your core values, helping you live better as you grow and learn more about yourself.
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.
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.
Michelle Gorden
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Arlington, VA 22209 (Online Only)
I am Michelle Gorden, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Virginia, as well as a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC). With an extensive 20-year background in the field, I possess a wealth of experience and expertise. My primary focus lies in the treatment of mood disorders, trauma, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), areas in which I specialize. With a laid-back demeanor, I strive to establish a safe and comfortable atmosphere for my clients. I embrace an eclectic approach to therapy, recognizing that a one-size-fits-all approach is inadequate in meeting the unique needs of each individual.
I am Michelle Gorden, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Virginia, as well as a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC). With an extensive 20-year background in the field, I possess a wealth of experience and expertise. My primary focus lies in the treatment of mood disorders, trauma, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), areas in which I specialize. With a laid-back demeanor, I strive to establish a safe and comfortable atmosphere for my clients. I embrace an eclectic approach to therapy, recognizing that a one-size-fits-all approach is inadequate in meeting the unique needs of each individual.
Nancy W Nollen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LICSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Arlington, VA 22207
Working with individual adults and couples in an integrative, supportive and collaborative way, I help clients gain appreciation for their strengths and an enhanced sense of self. Using a warm, interactive style based on mutual respect, the client and I identify and modify patterns that may be blocks to achieving the cllient's greatest potential. We consider early life experiences that may be contributing to the current concerns. With 25 years experience in a variety of treatment settings including hospital, EAP and private practice, I offer a safe environment for exploring and working toward goals that will lead to a fuller and more satisfying life.
Working with individual adults and couples in an integrative, supportive and collaborative way, I help clients gain appreciation for their strengths and an enhanced sense of self. Using a warm, interactive style based on mutual respect, the client and I identify and modify patterns that may be blocks to achieving the cllient's greatest potential. We consider early life experiences that may be contributing to the current concerns. With 25 years experience in a variety of treatment settings including hospital, EAP and private practice, I offer a safe environment for exploring and working toward goals that will lead to a fuller and more satisfying life.
Roland Scheppske
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Arlington, VA 22207
With over 12 years in healthcare, Roland utilizes the relationship between the client and therapist to facilitate forward growth and healing, with the goal of becoming the best version of themselves. Roland uses a variety of therapeutic approaches, including experiential and reality-based approaches to highlight implementing changes in the here & now. As a big proponent of creating connections, Roland makes the therapy setting conversational and comfortable to promote safety and collaboration in the therapeutic space for people of all orientations and genders.
With over 12 years in healthcare, Roland utilizes the relationship between the client and therapist to facilitate forward growth and healing, with the goal of becoming the best version of themselves. Roland uses a variety of therapeutic approaches, including experiential and reality-based approaches to highlight implementing changes in the here & now. As a big proponent of creating connections, Roland makes the therapy setting conversational and comfortable to promote safety and collaboration in the therapeutic space for people of all orientations and genders.
Isabella Cantrell
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Arlington, VA 22203 (Online Only)
If you find yourself reading this, I would like to introduce myself. My name is Isabella Cantrell, M.Ed., LPC and I have been actively working in mental health for the previous 6 years. As a rural practitioner in some form or facet for the previous 6 years, I have dabbled in most areas of clinical practice with a significant focus on family systems, life changes or transitions, and trauma with individuals, families, or groups ranging from ages 6-40+.
If you find yourself reading this, I would like to introduce myself. My name is Isabella Cantrell, M.Ed., LPC and I have been actively working in mental health for the previous 6 years. As a rural practitioner in some form or facet for the previous 6 years, I have dabbled in most areas of clinical practice with a significant focus on family systems, life changes or transitions, and trauma with individuals, families, or groups ranging from ages 6-40+.
John Rooney
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCSW-C, LICSW
Verified Verified
Arlington, VA 22206 (Online Only)
You are struggling. Maybe this is something you have grappled with for a long time, or maybe this is something that you have recently found yourself struggling with? Maybe this is about changes in your outside world, your internal world or both? You have already tried to address this, but it is still a problem. We will work together to identify and explore your behaviors, beliefs, feelings, and thoughts that have become problematic for you, As you gain more insight into yourself you will be better able to make more deliberate choices rather than fallback on your old ways of being, ways that probably worked well in your past.
You are struggling. Maybe this is something you have grappled with for a long time, or maybe this is something that you have recently found yourself struggling with? Maybe this is about changes in your outside world, your internal world or both? You have already tried to address this, but it is still a problem. We will work together to identify and explore your behaviors, beliefs, feelings, and thoughts that have become problematic for you, As you gain more insight into yourself you will be better able to make more deliberate choices rather than fallback on your old ways of being, ways that probably worked well in your past.
Ben Sollenberger (20s/30s Adult Issues Specialist)
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Arlington, VA 22203
I specialize in psychotherapy for young adults. Like most people, at some point during your 20s or 30s you will likely experience anxiety and disappointments about relationships, career path, education or a major life transition. This is all normal and solvable - let's figure out what's going on.
I specialize in psychotherapy for young adults. Like most people, at some point during your 20s or 30s you will likely experience anxiety and disappointments about relationships, career path, education or a major life transition. This is all normal and solvable - let's figure out what's going on.
Diane Miller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Arlington, VA 22209 (Online Only)
Are you feeling anxious, depressed, or struggling in a relationship? Are you considering couples therapy and whether you want to remain together or separate? Do you want to move past a trauma or family of origin issues. Let's meet for evidence-based work that produces lasting & tangible results. Together, we will work to uncover and undermine what is driving your symptoms of anxiety and/or depression, relationship and communication issues, medically difficult to explain symptoms, & self-sabotaging behaviors. I enjoy working with individuals and couples, & have had significant success working with men as well as women.
Are you feeling anxious, depressed, or struggling in a relationship? Are you considering couples therapy and whether you want to remain together or separate? Do you want to move past a trauma or family of origin issues. Let's meet for evidence-based work that produces lasting & tangible results. Together, we will work to uncover and undermine what is driving your symptoms of anxiety and/or depression, relationship and communication issues, medically difficult to explain symptoms, & self-sabotaging behaviors. I enjoy working with individuals and couples, & have had significant success working with men as well as women.
