Anxiety Therapists in Belleview, VA

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.

When individuals seek counseling, they often grapple with life's weighty challenges like anxiety and depression. They yearn for understanding, emotional support, and effective coping strategies. Their ultimate goal is to lead authentic, joyful lives filled with meaningful connections. They're driven by a profound desire to better comprehend themselves, their motivations, and their place in the world. You're not alone on this journey; seeking counseling is a courageous step toward a brighter future. Together, we can explore the path to healing, self-discovery, and the fulfillment of your deepest aspirations.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in VA and DC over the past 12 years. I am dedicated to create a safe, caring space where you feel heard and supported. We work together to explore and identify emotional barriers that keep you from feeling and living your best, develop more helpful patterns of thoughts and behavior, improve mood, and reduce overall anxiety. My hope is that our work together will bring you insights and opportunities for new ways of relating with yourself and others.

We, at Alexandria Place Therapy, value authentic and genuine connection with our clients and their families. We believe this connection is the groundwork for all work we do with clients. Alexandria Place Therapy offers therapeutic services in Old Town Alexandria. Our clinicians have spent their careers working with children, adolescents, young adults and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties, trauma and loss. Collectively, we bring over thirty years of experience to our work and aim to offer help in vulnerable times. Our experience and specialized training afford us the opportunity to tailor treatment to meet your unique needs.

Hello! I am Karina. I am a warm and empathetic therapist. I help with anxiety, complex trauma, and other mental health challenges. I will work with you on utilizing your resources, strengths, and skills to overcome challenges and work through setbacks. I also specialize in working with college and graduate students. Congratulations on taking the first (and often most difficult step) of seeking mental health services. The best day to start is today!

As a psychotherapist with over 30 years in the field of counseling, social work, substance abuse and mental health my focus is to help clients work on “Letting Go" of past hurt, trauma, release negative feelings and open up to personal growth. Clients will find the office to be welcoming, safe, respectful, and non-judgmental. This structure is designed to allow the client to experience freedom as they explore the journey to find meaning, understanding, and purpose. I provide guidance using psychological CBT modalities and techniques to help the client change thoughts, change emotions, change behaviors and change their lives.

If you are stuck in your career or are wondering whether it's time for a change, I know I can help. I bring to my clients the wisdom from the successes I've had as a Harvard MBA, as an advertising executive with one of America's top advertising agencies, as president of an innovative not-for profit, and as a successful entrepreneur. I also have a strong clinical background of 17 years in private practice as a licensed psychotherapist. This variety and breadth gives me a unique ability to view problems from multiple perspectives, creating strategically sound, actionable solutions.

As a therapist, I strive to create a safe and warm space where therapeutic rapport can thrive. I love working with clients to not only work on symptomology, but to create deep and meaningful change at the identity level. My practice seeks to attack symptoms while creating space for powerful growth. I believe that the heart, mind, and soul are all connected, and that therapy should focus on this intersectionality as a mechanism for change.

Over 30 years of experience in private practice has taught me that no therapeutic intervention works unless it is built on a strong therapeutic bond - one that is based on the therapist listening, empathically, and without judgment, to each client's story: his/her woes, worries, desires and needs. Only when the client feels heard and understood can real therapeutic work begin: change-work is the result of a partnership. My ideal client could be a couple or an individual. It could be anyone, in fact, who, feels unhappy with some aspect of his or her life and/or suffers from anxiety, stress or depression. My ideal client wants to change, but doesn't know how. That's where my expertise comes in. For many, many years I have helped adults and adolescents resolve the marital, family and work problems which produce or maintain their high levels of stress and move beyond the obstacles that have stopped them from reaching their goals. Each person has a unique story and presents a challenge to me, which I still relish after all these years--to find the approach that will work best to get the person "unstuck."

Successful psychotherapy can result in greater adaptability, resilience, creativity, and joy. Most of my clients present with challenges in their relationships, careers, health, and overall sense of self. I offer a customized treatment approach, derived from a broad range of training and experience, to increase the likelihood of successful outcomes. Specifically, I can help you use the past to inform the present, to glean insight needed to address existing obstacles and to create functional change in daily life. While psychotherapy is a serious endeavor, I tend to incorporate humor when it is helpful and appropriate.

I know life can be very difficult sometimes and even the most functional or "successful" people may benefit from quality therapy. I am a seasoned psychologist who understands and can help with the difficulties such as mood and anxiety struggles, sense of self or self-esteem issues, relationship concerns, school, job, and career challenges, trauma and grief issues, and/or the existential challenges humans may face such as life purpose, deep loneliness, etc. I am dedicated to work compassionately and effectively with adults of all ages, be it via individual therapy or group therapy.

Understanding the causes of anxiety, depression, and other types of psychological suffering by increasing self-awareness is the key to navigating life's challenges. With years of experience in clinical practice and academia, I've had the privilege of assisting individuals from various walks of life in navigating their psychological challenges. My approach to therapy is based on empathic attunement, fostering self-awareness, and empirically supported approaches tailored to the needs of each person. I am committed to fostering a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings openly.