Multicultural Therapists in Baileys Crossroad, VA

I believe that everyone can find health and wellness when provided with safe and supportive environments for growth. As a psychotherapist my role will be to facilitate your growth, with you as the decision-maker in what directions we should follow along the journey. Through person-centered, multicultural, and evidence-based methods, I will help you to explore past and present issues affecting your health, going along with your pace as we discover what is important to you in journeying through life.

I specialize in international & multicultural identity, Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) issues, and the LGBTQ+ community. I am also familiar with transpersonal, spiritual, and near-death experiences (NDEs). I have helped clients with issues related to self-confidence, perfectionism, loneliness, identity, grief, identity, relationships, depression, anxiety, life transitions, trauma, distress tolerance, lack of motivation, meaning and purpose, and pressures from family and society.

I specialize in working with individuals who feel stuck, anxious, or depressed, and couples who are looking to improve their relationship. I help my individual clients overcome depression and anxiety, increase self-confidence, establish healthy relationships, increase career satisfaction, and heal from trauma. I help couples improve communication, increase understanding, and rebuild trust. I use a nonjudgmental, empathic approach, working calmly and collaboratively. I incorporate techniques from a variety of counseling models such as cognitive-behavioral, existential, family systems, and attachment theories.

We are experienced mental health and behavioral health professionals working closely with the families, individuals and couples in processing the undesirable situations and maladaptive behaviors, identifying the dysfunctional coping strategies and substituting it with appropriate skills in a therapeutic setting. We work together to advocate for self and thrive. We open a new horizon for individuals diagnosed under autism spectrum, learning disabilities and Serious Mental Illnesses to fulfill and achieve life long goals. We provide support as it fits your life style and preferences to have successful stand in life.

If you find yourself seeking therapy, it could be due to changes in your daily life that are causing disruption or dissatisfaction. It may be a new stressor, unresolved difficulties from your past, or a desire to gain a deeper understanding of yourself. Engaging in therapy can be a healing and transformative process, paving the way to gain satisfaction in your life. Guided by compassion and trust, I take a collaborative and multicultural approach to create a safe space for this exploration.

You find yourself feeling stuck in unsatisfying and repetitive cycles. You want to feel happy, but deep down you feel insecure. You feel lost, but are unsure what it is you’re looking for. Whether you are struggling with relationships, anxiety, a major life transition, or self-esteem, you do not need to navigate these challenges alone. Therapy can be the catalyst for healing and transformation to develop a more fulfilling life. I know the decision to reach out and seek help is a courageous and vulnerable one.

I believe in offering a voice for children, adolescents, teens, and families by providing a safe, non-judgmental, and open space to talk about their concerns. I believe that everyone can benefit from having someone to talk to, whether that be about day-to-day stress, school, family problems, anxiety, depression, or any other challenges a person may face.

How the hell did I/we end up here? When are things going to finally shift for me/us? Life, relationships, job: Could be worse, but could be waaaay better. If any of these statements capture where you're at - welcome to therapy. Whether it's your first time looking for a therapist, or your second decade in treatment, with me, you can bring your whole self - with its questions, stuckness, fears, longings, uncertainties - and find ways to move through. Described as "warm" and "direct" by clients, my work is strongly grounded by anti-racism, critical multicultural theories, and affective neuroscience.

Martha has more than 25 years of experience as a licensed clinical social worker helping people with trauma, bipolar disorder and symptoms of anxiety and depression. She is easy to connect with and provides a warm and nonjudgmental presence to facilitate your journey toward wholeness.

My mission is to strengthen the emotional wellbeing of young children (infants-10 years old), and their families and teachers who support them. I believe that developing the coping skills of the children, while improving the family relationships (and school environment when possible) decreases and prevents behavior challenges. I provide family psychotherapy and parent coaching, with a combination of art therapy, play therapy, yoga and mindfulness techniques, to engage family members of all ages.

I enjoy working with clients of all backgrounds and identities. My clients include adults and adolescents experiencing stress, life transitions, anxiety, and depression. In therapy, you will experience a trusting relationship where you can embark on a path towards achieving your goals. It would be my honor to be with you on this journey.

Dr. Dunn specializes in the treatment of eating disorders, body image concerns, anxiety, OCD, depression, LGBTQ+ concerns, life transitions, relationship/interpersonal concerns, gender affirming treatment evaluations, grief/loss, identity concerns, and multicultural psychology (e.g., gender, sexuality, race/ethnicity). Trained as a counseling psychologist, he provides evidence-based, culturally centered therapy to adults in Washington DC, Virginia, and other PSYPACT states. Using warmth and empathy, he helps clients examine and reflect on their lives, and move in the direction of their goals and values.

Many of my clients have done therapy before and want more than a therapist who can listen and validate. I offer guidance, feedback, coping tools and mindfulness practices to help clients dealing with anxiety, depression, life transitions and relationship frustrations to enhance their confidence, resilience and interpersonal effectiveness. By responding with intention (instead of reacting from fear), you will be able to navigate decisions and respond to stress, in a way reveals new opportunities. You will emerge from our work together having peace about the past, contentment in the present and optimism for the future.

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 am a strengths-based, trauma-informed licensed mental health counselor with over 16 years of experience unpacking multicultural identity and intersectionality, especially among members of marginalized communities. We’ll examine how your unique life experiences have affected the lens through which you see the world and your place in it. I take a warm and affirming approach sometimes direct and sometimes with humor or both, where I’m holding a safe space for you to process your emotions. Human beings are not a monolith, and one size does not fit all when it comes to therapy.

Substance Abuse Counseling with a Multicultural focus with diverse needs and issues including comorbidity of health! Goals are established during assessment, intake and treatment planning and updated throughout the course of Tx! I have experience working with LGBTQIA+ individuals and with different types of Psychopathology and mental health issues! Seek me out. Shalom!

I am a Latinx counselor-in-training at Marymount University Training Clinic who uses person-centered, strength-based therapy with a multicultural lens. I believe clients have the tools inside themselves to grow and overcome challenges in life. I will utilized all the tools at my disposal so that clients can accomplish their goals. I am here to support them along their journey of healing.

I specialize in supporting individuals across a wide age range (5 to 75+) with a focus on gender identity, sexuality, and autism/neurodivergence. My services encompass psychotherapy, consulting, and care coordination in fields like psychiatry, pediatrics, and endocrinology. Working closely with trans-affirming legal services, voice coaches, and hair removal providers, I ensure comprehensive support for my clients. I write recommendation "letters" for gender-confirming surgeries and offer consultation and referrals to parents of gender expansive children and teenagers. Please visit GenderServices.com

I have an international cross-cultural counseling background and over 30 years of counseling experience, with a specialty practice focus on dementia and dementia caregivers. I strive to provide effective therapy in a safe and comfortable environment, allowing clients to explore issues, identify problems and develop approaches that result in achieving a healthier life. I place a priority on integrity and I adhere to the highest professional ethical standards. Confidentiality and client respect comprise the foundation of my work.