Female Therapists in Broadlands, VA
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Julieta Graves
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Broadlands, VA 20148
Seeing a therapist isn't only for people in major life crisis. People in everyday life situations can also benefit from therapy. We all need help at times to understand our feelings, deal with life's challenges and feel hopeful about the future. Life can feel like a roller coaster sometimes. It may take us high with the birth of a child or falling in love and it may drop us low mourning a loss, suffering abuse, or feeling immobilized by depression. Therapy can help you find ways to manage those emotions and promote your well-being.
Seeing a therapist isn't only for people in major life crisis. People in everyday life situations can also benefit from therapy. We all need help at times to understand our feelings, deal with life's challenges and feel hopeful about the future. Life can feel like a roller coaster sometimes. It may take us high with the birth of a child or falling in love and it may drop us low mourning a loss, suffering abuse, or feeling immobilized by depression. Therapy can help you find ways to manage those emotions and promote your well-being.
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Amanda Skowron Romano: Peace of Mindfulness, LLC
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Broadlands, VA 20148 (Online Only)
Dr. Amanda Skowron Romano is passionate about breaking down the stigma of therapy and helping people understand that seeking therapy is about health and wellness. In addition to working with individual clients and couples, Dr. Skowron Romano provides workshops and presentations bringing mindfulness into corporations, schools, and healthcare settings. Dr. Skowron Romano has extensive specialized training in Mindfulness and Acceptance Based Interventions. She has conducted research on mindfulness and published articles about postpartum depression. Her passion is to work with a clinical focus on prevention and wellness.
Dr. Amanda Skowron Romano is passionate about breaking down the stigma of therapy and helping people understand that seeking therapy is about health and wellness. In addition to working with individual clients and couples, Dr. Skowron Romano provides workshops and presentations bringing mindfulness into corporations, schools, and healthcare settings. Dr. Skowron Romano has extensive specialized training in Mindfulness and Acceptance Based Interventions. She has conducted research on mindfulness and published articles about postpartum depression. Her passion is to work with a clinical focus on prevention and wellness.
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I specialize in depression and anxiety, communication skills, couples counseling, grief and loss, single parenting, career counseling, and chronic illness. As a Resident in Counseling, I tend to use aspects of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as we work together to help clients see immediate connections between their thoughts and their current actions. This often allows for acknowledgement and change to occur sooner, and clients can experience the satisfaction from the results of their hard work.
I specialize in depression and anxiety, communication skills, couples counseling, grief and loss, single parenting, career counseling, and chronic illness. As a Resident in Counseling, I tend to use aspects of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as we work together to help clients see immediate connections between their thoughts and their current actions. This often allows for acknowledgement and change to occur sooner, and clients can experience the satisfaction from the results of their hard work.
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Denise Murdock
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Broadlands, VA 20148 (Online Only)
TELE-PSYCH only.. Prior to private practice I was providing emergency mental health treatment to clients who were suicidal, homicidal, psychotic or otherwise in crisis. I have experience working with adults of all ages, from adult teens to seniors. I currently see a range of clients, some who are just out of the hospital after a crisis, some who are seriously depressed and seeking to regain their footing without hospitalization, and others struggling with milder depression, anxiety, or self-esteem issues, or needing support through a life crisis. These clients progress through their issues from week to week.
TELE-PSYCH only.. Prior to private practice I was providing emergency mental health treatment to clients who were suicidal, homicidal, psychotic or otherwise in crisis. I have experience working with adults of all ages, from adult teens to seniors. I currently see a range of clients, some who are just out of the hospital after a crisis, some who are seriously depressed and seeking to regain their footing without hospitalization, and others struggling with milder depression, anxiety, or self-esteem issues, or needing support through a life crisis. These clients progress through their issues from week to week.
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Edie Brokaw
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAC
Verified Verified
Broadlands, VA 20148 (Online Only)
For over 30 years, I have provided psychotherapy to adults. People from all walks of life need help at some point. Some are struggling with anxiety or depression or have experienced something traumatic and can't seem to move on from it. Others come because a relationship is in trouble and they need help to repair and restore it or they are seeking support to survive the break-up. Still others are dealing with issues of grief and loss, burnout, codependency, traumatic childhoods and addictions. With the pandemic, everything is heightened: our fears, our struggles, even our ability to be kind to ourselves and parent our children.
For over 30 years, I have provided psychotherapy to adults. People from all walks of life need help at some point. Some are struggling with anxiety or depression or have experienced something traumatic and can't seem to move on from it. Others come because a relationship is in trouble and they need help to repair and restore it or they are seeking support to survive the break-up. Still others are dealing with issues of grief and loss, burnout, codependency, traumatic childhoods and addictions. With the pandemic, everything is heightened: our fears, our struggles, even our ability to be kind to ourselves and parent our children.
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Life is full of ongoing changes and transitions. Youth today are faced with a myriad of challenges, as technology has advanced and schedules have become increasingly hectic. Trying to build a family does not always come easily, and infertility is much more than a medical diagnosis. It is a life-altering event that has effects on every aspect of one’s life. Pregnancy and the birth of a new baby is often viewed as a time full of joy, love, and bonding; however, this time can also be stressful and difficult leading to approximately 1 in 7 moms and 1 in 10 dads experiencing significant levels of anxiety and/or depression.
Life is full of ongoing changes and transitions. Youth today are faced with a myriad of challenges, as technology has advanced and schedules have become increasingly hectic. Trying to build a family does not always come easily, and infertility is much more than a medical diagnosis. It is a life-altering event that has effects on every aspect of one’s life. Pregnancy and the birth of a new baby is often viewed as a time full of joy, love, and bonding; however, this time can also be stressful and difficult leading to approximately 1 in 7 moms and 1 in 10 dads experiencing significant levels of anxiety and/or depression.
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Ana Paula Goncalves
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MA, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Broadlands, VA 20148
I believe we all want to live a good and meaningful live. Sometimes, difficult life experiences, relationship issues, stressful jobs, traumatic situations, etc can make us feel unhappy, overwhelmed, and overall dissatisfied with our lives. This can affect our ability to think clearly and make choices that helps us to move towards what is important to us in life and being the kind of person we want to be. Therapy can help us in increasing acceptance and learn new strategies to better manage stressors and make choices that can help us move towards the life we want.
I believe we all want to live a good and meaningful live. Sometimes, difficult life experiences, relationship issues, stressful jobs, traumatic situations, etc can make us feel unhappy, overwhelmed, and overall dissatisfied with our lives. This can affect our ability to think clearly and make choices that helps us to move towards what is important to us in life and being the kind of person we want to be. Therapy can help us in increasing acceptance and learn new strategies to better manage stressors and make choices that can help us move towards the life we want.
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Crista specializes in ages 18 to 40 and is experienced and open to the unique challenges and anxieties these ages can bring. From major life transitions like starting college or new careers to new relationships and marriages, Crista will sit with you through your worries and fears and teach you techniques that you can take with you through life. As some begin their journey of self-discovery, they can find themselves stuck in cycles or beginning to notice negative patterns. Crista uses multiple evidenced-based interventions to assist clients in unlocking their blind spots and unresolved experiences.
Crista specializes in ages 18 to 40 and is experienced and open to the unique challenges and anxieties these ages can bring. From major life transitions like starting college or new careers to new relationships and marriages, Crista will sit with you through your worries and fears and teach you techniques that you can take with you through life. As some begin their journey of self-discovery, they can find themselves stuck in cycles or beginning to notice negative patterns. Crista uses multiple evidenced-based interventions to assist clients in unlocking their blind spots and unresolved experiences.
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Hello and congratulations on taking your first step in creating meaningful change for you or your partner. It is not an easy decision, and I am grateful to be part of your journey. I specialize in supporting clients experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, maladaptive coping, intrusive symptoms of PTSD, and stress. My approach is integrative, and prioritizes your unique needs to ensure we are making and meeting goals most meaningful to you. I believe that a positive, collaborative relationship is the key to your success.
Hello and congratulations on taking your first step in creating meaningful change for you or your partner. It is not an easy decision, and I am grateful to be part of your journey. I specialize in supporting clients experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, maladaptive coping, intrusive symptoms of PTSD, and stress. My approach is integrative, and prioritizes your unique needs to ensure we are making and meeting goals most meaningful to you. I believe that a positive, collaborative relationship is the key to your success.
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Being part of your personal journey is such a privilege. There is nothing more satisfying than watching clients reclaim their lives and truly transform. Therapy and peak performance psychology is about empowerment and accessing your inner potential. It’s about realizing your strengths and applying those inner resources to overcome what has been holding you back. It’s about challenging self-limiting beliefs and gaining insight into the obstacles that are getting in your way, learning how to remove them and applying that insight to make the changes necessary to achieve your goals.
Being part of your personal journey is such a privilege. There is nothing more satisfying than watching clients reclaim their lives and truly transform. Therapy and peak performance psychology is about empowerment and accessing your inner potential. It’s about realizing your strengths and applying those inner resources to overcome what has been holding you back. It’s about challenging self-limiting beliefs and gaining insight into the obstacles that are getting in your way, learning how to remove them and applying that insight to make the changes necessary to achieve your goals.
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Shelby Brownlee is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia who has been practicing since 2002. Shelby wants clients to feel that counseling is a mutual exploration to seek solutions to their concerns. Shelby wants to offer increased hope and motivation to help clients reach greater satisfaction in life. Shelby offers willingness to include faith-based strategies to clients who express desire for that. Shelby is curious and offers cross cultural awareness and wants to learn from clients as well. Shelby loves hiking and being outdoors with nature and enjoys music and singing, as well as viewing art and cultural exhibits.
Shelby Brownlee is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia who has been practicing since 2002. Shelby wants clients to feel that counseling is a mutual exploration to seek solutions to their concerns. Shelby wants to offer increased hope and motivation to help clients reach greater satisfaction in life. Shelby offers willingness to include faith-based strategies to clients who express desire for that. Shelby is curious and offers cross cultural awareness and wants to learn from clients as well. Shelby loves hiking and being outdoors with nature and enjoys music and singing, as well as viewing art and cultural exhibits.
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Hey, I am Tileda Do you often feel sad and unable to find interest or pleasure in activities you use to enjoy? or, If you find it difficult connected with people and experience loneliness regularly as a result, come talk to me. In our session together, we will work on strategies that allow you to explore and address the root cause of your difficulties and help you to improve coping skills.
Hey, I am Tileda Do you often feel sad and unable to find interest or pleasure in activities you use to enjoy? or, If you find it difficult connected with people and experience loneliness regularly as a result, come talk to me. In our session together, we will work on strategies that allow you to explore and address the root cause of your difficulties and help you to improve coping skills.
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Parenting is one of the most rewarding yet challenging jobs that exists. I specialize in helping families thrive. I understand that this happens when parents and children enjoy strong, supportive and nurturing relationships.
Parenting is one of the most rewarding yet challenging jobs that exists. I specialize in helping families thrive. I understand that this happens when parents and children enjoy strong, supportive and nurturing relationships.
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Stacy Hall Counseling LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, CGP
Verified Verified
Ashburn, VA 20148 (Online Only)
We all have seasons in our lives that present challenge, often accompanied by confusion, overwhelm, and fear. I appreciate the courage it takes to seek counseling and congratulate you on taking the first steps toward wellness. The desire for change and willingness to engage in the therapeutic process is the foundation for our understanding of your unique story, and it is my goal to establish a warm, safe, comfortable, and non-judgmental environment where you and I will work together on your goals and cultivate your personal growth. Within the therapeutic space, we will collaboratively work to identify positive solutions.
We all have seasons in our lives that present challenge, often accompanied by confusion, overwhelm, and fear. I appreciate the courage it takes to seek counseling and congratulate you on taking the first steps toward wellness. The desire for change and willingness to engage in the therapeutic process is the foundation for our understanding of your unique story, and it is my goal to establish a warm, safe, comfortable, and non-judgmental environment where you and I will work together on your goals and cultivate your personal growth. Within the therapeutic space, we will collaboratively work to identify positive solutions.
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I look forward to meeting you, your family, your couple hood, and/or child to create a warm experience for growth and change. After careful assessment and collaboration as needed, I use humor, creativity and insight to connect with my clients & put them at ease. With time, we delve deeper for more sustained progress, using over 25 years of experience & a variety of modalities to connect and transform. I am known for working with complex children, individual, couples, & families with a unique combination of caring and toughness. I take a very personalized approach to each person, family & situation, embracing each with passion.
I look forward to meeting you, your family, your couple hood, and/or child to create a warm experience for growth and change. After careful assessment and collaboration as needed, I use humor, creativity and insight to connect with my clients & put them at ease. With time, we delve deeper for more sustained progress, using over 25 years of experience & a variety of modalities to connect and transform. I am known for working with complex children, individual, couples, & families with a unique combination of caring and toughness. I take a very personalized approach to each person, family & situation, embracing each with passion.
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I'm Stephanie King, a family nurse practitioner with 23 years of experience working in a variety of healthcare settings including: long term care facilities, in home care, inpatient, outpatient and nursing education. I received my BS and MS in Nursing at Hampton University where I graduated with honors. Outside of the office I split my time between my family, animals and various volunteer opportunities with the local VCNP, health department and YMCA summer camps.
I'm Stephanie King, a family nurse practitioner with 23 years of experience working in a variety of healthcare settings including: long term care facilities, in home care, inpatient, outpatient and nursing education. I received my BS and MS in Nursing at Hampton University where I graduated with honors. Outside of the office I split my time between my family, animals and various volunteer opportunities with the local VCNP, health department and YMCA summer camps.
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Sophie Kosar
Resident in Marriage and Family Therapy, MS, LMFT-R
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ashburn, VA 20147
I fundamentally believe that every client has what it takes to live a beautiful, healthy, fulfilling life—so my job is to help you work through the things holding you back from embodying your true strength and power. I specialize in trauma treatment, neurodiversity, relationship skills and enrichment, and LGBTQIA+ issues. I love using creativity and humor to help you find new ways of dealing with problems, no matter how old or new. I work with teens (12+), adults, and couples/adult relationships.
I fundamentally believe that every client has what it takes to live a beautiful, healthy, fulfilling life—so my job is to help you work through the things holding you back from embodying your true strength and power. I specialize in trauma treatment, neurodiversity, relationship skills and enrichment, and LGBTQIA+ issues. I love using creativity and humor to help you find new ways of dealing with problems, no matter how old or new. I work with teens (12+), adults, and couples/adult relationships.
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Searching for help can feel overwhelming. Finding the right fit can seem just as difficult. I believe that the therapeutic relationship plays an essential role in the successful outcome of treatment. I work to establish a connection from the start and offer a collaborative, open and supportive approach. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 13 years of experience working in the behavioral health field. I work with individuals struggling with mood instability, sleep difficulties, anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse, substance abuse concerns, and difficulty adjusting to life's changes.
Searching for help can feel overwhelming. Finding the right fit can seem just as difficult. I believe that the therapeutic relationship plays an essential role in the successful outcome of treatment. I work to establish a connection from the start and offer a collaborative, open and supportive approach. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 13 years of experience working in the behavioral health field. I work with individuals struggling with mood instability, sleep difficulties, anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse, substance abuse concerns, and difficulty adjusting to life's changes.
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I currently provide individual psychotherapy to children (ages 5 and over), adolescents, and young adults. I use a holistic approach in working with individuals who may struggle with anxiety, depression, social skills, relationships, low self-esteem, emotional regulation, ADHD, executive functioning difficulties, life transitions, and related issues. I also specialize in administering psychological evaluations.
I currently provide individual psychotherapy to children (ages 5 and over), adolescents, and young adults. I use a holistic approach in working with individuals who may struggle with anxiety, depression, social skills, relationships, low self-esteem, emotional regulation, ADHD, executive functioning difficulties, life transitions, and related issues. I also specialize in administering psychological evaluations.
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I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Virginia and Maryland with over 25 years of experience working with individuals and couples dealing with anxiety, stress, depression, grief, and other mental health concerns. I have extensive expertise in treating substance and addiction related issues. I am a certified Department of Transportation Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) and can provide DOT regulated assessments. I enjoy working with clients to identify life goals and develop a treatment plan to reach those goals.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Virginia and Maryland with over 25 years of experience working with individuals and couples dealing with anxiety, stress, depression, grief, and other mental health concerns. I have extensive expertise in treating substance and addiction related issues. I am a certified Department of Transportation Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) and can provide DOT regulated assessments. I enjoy working with clients to identify life goals and develop a treatment plan to reach those goals.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.