Autism Therapists in Burke, VA
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Are you a teenager or young adult struggling to connect with others? Is your anxiety so crippling it interferes with the quality of your life? Do you find that you lack social skills development and would like the chance to learn new skills and have support? You are not alone! Through the group process we can help you understand these struggles, learn new skills, and practice connecting with peers within the safety of a group that understands what you are going through and in turn can help you lead a more fulfilling life.
Are you a teenager or young adult struggling to connect with others? Is your anxiety so crippling it interferes with the quality of your life? Do you find that you lack social skills development and would like the chance to learn new skills and have support? You are not alone! Through the group process we can help you understand these struggles, learn new skills, and practice connecting with peers within the safety of a group that understands what you are going through and in turn can help you lead a more fulfilling life.
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I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who is a Certified Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist (TF-CBT) and also trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). I graduated with honors from Emory & Henry College with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and contextual support in Biology and Chemistry. I attended graduate school at August State University, now known as Georgia Regent University, and graduated with a Master of Science with honors in Clinical Psychology/Counseling. I has been working in the mental health field since 2008 and have taken on many roles, which include Therapeutic Mentor.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who is a Certified Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist (TF-CBT) and also trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). I graduated with honors from Emory & Henry College with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and contextual support in Biology and Chemistry. I attended graduate school at August State University, now known as Georgia Regent University, and graduated with a Master of Science with honors in Clinical Psychology/Counseling. I has been working in the mental health field since 2008 and have taken on many roles, which include Therapeutic Mentor.
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Strive and Thrive Therapy Solutions, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Burke, VA 22015
Life involves many challenges. Reaching out for assistance takes courage and I commend you for taking this step. Whether you are dealing with the stress you face, life transitions, relationship challenges, managing conflict, behavior challenges, medical challenges, grief and loss, managing anxiety, anger, feelings of sadness, or any difficulties that you identify, you have come to the right place to address your concerns in a supportive and empathetic setting. Therapeutic treatment is a road I will help you navigate. I enjoy partnering with clients to address challenges collaboratively to help facilitate positive changes.
Life involves many challenges. Reaching out for assistance takes courage and I commend you for taking this step. Whether you are dealing with the stress you face, life transitions, relationship challenges, managing conflict, behavior challenges, medical challenges, grief and loss, managing anxiety, anger, feelings of sadness, or any difficulties that you identify, you have come to the right place to address your concerns in a supportive and empathetic setting. Therapeutic treatment is a road I will help you navigate. I enjoy partnering with clients to address challenges collaboratively to help facilitate positive changes.
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Please note: I do not do counseling or psychotherapy. I help individuals and families be their best selves. You are probably struggling with some area or areas of your life you want to change. Maybe you are experiencing an health issue. Perhaps you want to maintain your health. You might want to make more time for the things you enjoy. Perhaps you or a family member has a disability that results in behavior that is keeping you from meeting your goals. I can help.
Please note: I do not do counseling or psychotherapy. I help individuals and families be their best selves. You are probably struggling with some area or areas of your life you want to change. Maybe you are experiencing an health issue. Perhaps you want to maintain your health. You might want to make more time for the things you enjoy. Perhaps you or a family member has a disability that results in behavior that is keeping you from meeting your goals. I can help.
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Lifebulb Counseling & Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Burke, VA 22015
Working with us you'll get results. Because we believe you're best served by a clinician who's passionate about not only their work, but who they work with as well. That's why we started Lifebulb - We're committed to building an organization that truly allows therapists to get back to enjoying their work, so you, our client, can receive the highest quality therapy services, whether in person at one of our locations or online through telehealth. We hire only highly trained and educated, licensed clinicians dedicated to the therapy process. We're confident we can help you achieve your therapy goals.
Working with us you'll get results. Because we believe you're best served by a clinician who's passionate about not only their work, but who they work with as well. That's why we started Lifebulb - We're committed to building an organization that truly allows therapists to get back to enjoying their work, so you, our client, can receive the highest quality therapy services, whether in person at one of our locations or online through telehealth. We hire only highly trained and educated, licensed clinicians dedicated to the therapy process. We're confident we can help you achieve your therapy goals.
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Are you looking to reset a relationship to resolve conflict or gain satisfaction? Do you need to get a handle on your stress level, feel more grounded and less anxious? Or are you suffering from depression or other mental illness? I am an experienced clinician who has worked with individuals and couples to help them achieve better mental health and emotional balance. I use traditional psychotherapeutic techniques of CBT, Behavior Modification, or Cognitive therapy to relieve symptoms and help clients reset a positive path forward.
Are you looking to reset a relationship to resolve conflict or gain satisfaction? Do you need to get a handle on your stress level, feel more grounded and less anxious? Or are you suffering from depression or other mental illness? I am an experienced clinician who has worked with individuals and couples to help them achieve better mental health and emotional balance. I use traditional psychotherapeutic techniques of CBT, Behavior Modification, or Cognitive therapy to relieve symptoms and help clients reset a positive path forward.
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Jennifer Dodson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Burke, VA 22015
As a licensed therapist, my goal is to create a safe, nonjudgmental space that is conducive for self-reflection and insight. I provide therapy from a client-centered and strengths-based approach with a focus on trauma-informed services. I view the therapeutic process as a collaboration where clients and I create specific goals unique to each individual's needs. These needs could include coping skills for managing anxiety and depression, self-understanding to create change, interpersonal resolutions, identifying maladaptive behaviors/thought patterns, and building a positive self-image.
As a licensed therapist, my goal is to create a safe, nonjudgmental space that is conducive for self-reflection and insight. I provide therapy from a client-centered and strengths-based approach with a focus on trauma-informed services. I view the therapeutic process as a collaboration where clients and I create specific goals unique to each individual's needs. These needs could include coping skills for managing anxiety and depression, self-understanding to create change, interpersonal resolutions, identifying maladaptive behaviors/thought patterns, and building a positive self-image.
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Do you ever feel struck? Have you ever felt bruise, broken, and felt like giving up? These feeling often tie back to some anxiety, depression and low self-esteem. If this is you then I am the right person to come and see. I am open to helping anyone, but see a clot of patients that have issues with the aforenamed three issues. I utilize a person- centered approach and use cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused therapy, and dialectical behavioral therapy.
Do you ever feel struck? Have you ever felt bruise, broken, and felt like giving up? These feeling often tie back to some anxiety, depression and low self-esteem. If this is you then I am the right person to come and see. I am open to helping anyone, but see a clot of patients that have issues with the aforenamed three issues. I utilize a person- centered approach and use cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused therapy, and dialectical behavioral therapy.
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Brittany Grove
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Burke, VA 22015 (Online Only)
Are you sick of feeling anxious, depressed, numb, overwhelmed or empty? Does life feel meaningless? I can help you heal and find real joy, peace and wholeness. I have helped hundreds of people with numerous issues such as depression. addiction, trauma, anxiety and more transform inside, out. I care about my clients’ well-being as much as I care about my own well-being. Helping others is a calling, not just a career.
Are you sick of feeling anxious, depressed, numb, overwhelmed or empty? Does life feel meaningless? I can help you heal and find real joy, peace and wholeness. I have helped hundreds of people with numerous issues such as depression. addiction, trauma, anxiety and more transform inside, out. I care about my clients’ well-being as much as I care about my own well-being. Helping others is a calling, not just a career.
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It can be difficult under normal circumstances to know when to seek outside help for your child. If your child is experiencing distress or engaging in behaviors that are interfering with their ability to participate successfully in life, then you are on the right track in seeking additional support. I work in collaboration with children and the adults in their life to help target goal areas and provide practical support. As a licensed school psychologist I have a range of experience working with children-teens in support of their social, emotional, learning, and behavioral needs in private and public school settings.
It can be difficult under normal circumstances to know when to seek outside help for your child. If your child is experiencing distress or engaging in behaviors that are interfering with their ability to participate successfully in life, then you are on the right track in seeking additional support. I work in collaboration with children and the adults in their life to help target goal areas and provide practical support. As a licensed school psychologist I have a range of experience working with children-teens in support of their social, emotional, learning, and behavioral needs in private and public school settings.
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Brenda Broadnax
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Burke, VA 22015 (Online Only)
Welcome! I am here to help you navigate change and to help you feel better in your relationships, your job, in school, and in your physical and emotional health. You may be feeling stuck in your life currently, or you may be trying to overcome something difficult that happened in your past. I am here to help you work through both.
Welcome! I am here to help you navigate change and to help you feel better in your relationships, your job, in school, and in your physical and emotional health. You may be feeling stuck in your life currently, or you may be trying to overcome something difficult that happened in your past. I am here to help you work through both.
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I am an energetic and compassionate therapist who received my Master's degree from George Washington. I specialize in addressing trauma, depression, anxiety, and various mood disorders. My clients have described me as down-to-earth, present and intuitive. I have a unique knack in connecting with clients and provide a non-judgmental space. I tailor each therapeutic experience to the needs of each client but also specialize in utilizing art therapy in session.
I am an energetic and compassionate therapist who received my Master's degree from George Washington. I specialize in addressing trauma, depression, anxiety, and various mood disorders. My clients have described me as down-to-earth, present and intuitive. I have a unique knack in connecting with clients and provide a non-judgmental space. I tailor each therapeutic experience to the needs of each client but also specialize in utilizing art therapy in session.
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Dr. Debra Rezendes
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Burke, VA 22015 (Online Only)
Want to find your way back to yourself, your happiness and your loved ones? Is there a relationship in your life that isn’t feeling so great? It might be your relationship with yourself, your body, your partner, the little one that you just brought into the world, or the loss of a child you never got to meet. Whether you're facing challenging life transitions, navigating through relationship difficulties, or simply yearning for meaningful connections with yourself or others, you've come to the right place. I help individuals and couples turn their heartache into a breakthrough.
Want to find your way back to yourself, your happiness and your loved ones? Is there a relationship in your life that isn’t feeling so great? It might be your relationship with yourself, your body, your partner, the little one that you just brought into the world, or the loss of a child you never got to meet. Whether you're facing challenging life transitions, navigating through relationship difficulties, or simply yearning for meaningful connections with yourself or others, you've come to the right place. I help individuals and couples turn their heartache into a breakthrough.
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Somatic Psychotherapy & Trauma-Informed Bodywork
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LCSW, LMT, MDiv
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Burke, VA 22015
We offer a truly embodied approach to healing. We believe human beings are deeply resourceful, innately whole, and have the capacity to heal themselves from the inside-out. Physical dis-ease and emotional, relational, or mental pain can arise from a sense of separation and/or unresolved issues held in the body. You deserve to go back for exiled parts, shift stuck points, and address unmet needs so you are free to return home to a place of authentic peace, connection, and wholeness. Our skilled therapists offer multiple pathways for tending to trauma and coming out the other side into a life and personhood that belongs solely to you.
We offer a truly embodied approach to healing. We believe human beings are deeply resourceful, innately whole, and have the capacity to heal themselves from the inside-out. Physical dis-ease and emotional, relational, or mental pain can arise from a sense of separation and/or unresolved issues held in the body. You deserve to go back for exiled parts, shift stuck points, and address unmet needs so you are free to return home to a place of authentic peace, connection, and wholeness. Our skilled therapists offer multiple pathways for tending to trauma and coming out the other side into a life and personhood that belongs solely to you.
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Delos Wellness Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, QMHCM
Verified Verified
Burke, VA 22015
Often asking for help is one of the hardest parts on the road to self-fulfillment. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with more than 5 years of experience working with individuals, families and couples. Through listening, validation and learning your unique needs, I will create a plan specifically catered to you to assist in improving functioning across areas and life satisfaction. My approach is to explore and understand thoughts and behaviors that impact current functioning, as well as how past experiences can shape and impact the present moment.
Often asking for help is one of the hardest parts on the road to self-fulfillment. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with more than 5 years of experience working with individuals, families and couples. Through listening, validation and learning your unique needs, I will create a plan specifically catered to you to assist in improving functioning across areas and life satisfaction. My approach is to explore and understand thoughts and behaviors that impact current functioning, as well as how past experiences can shape and impact the present moment.
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Chelsea Cornett
Resident in Counseling, MA, RIC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Burke, VA 22009 (Online Only)
I am currently accepting new clients - I am a resident therapist with Decoding Relationships, a virtual counseling agency that specializes in relationship therapy. We work with adults, children, families, and couples to create healthy relationships. We teach healthy communication skills, address problematic issues within relationships, and help implement behavioral adjustments to promote healthy relationship change . If you are struggling with your relationships and want to reconnect with those your love, I am here to help. You can schedule an appointment online through our website (www.decodingrelationships.net).
I am currently accepting new clients - I am a resident therapist with Decoding Relationships, a virtual counseling agency that specializes in relationship therapy. We work with adults, children, families, and couples to create healthy relationships. We teach healthy communication skills, address problematic issues within relationships, and help implement behavioral adjustments to promote healthy relationship change . If you are struggling with your relationships and want to reconnect with those your love, I am here to help. You can schedule an appointment online through our website (www.decodingrelationships.net).
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Her specialty areas include: depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, attachment, & autism spectrum disorders.
Seeking therapy can often be a difficult decision and can create anxiety and ambiguity about what the process will entail. However, Dr. Khanchandani functions from the foundation for a positive experience in therapy which first begins with establishing a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship. Doing so, can encourage positive growth towards goals. Therapy is facilitated with transparency about what to expect from the process and goals are formulated collaboratively. Interventions are recommended based on individual's goals and needs. Effective and open communication is encouraged about therapeutic process and progress on goals
Her specialty areas include: depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, attachment, & autism spectrum disorders.
Seeking therapy can often be a difficult decision and can create anxiety and ambiguity about what the process will entail. However, Dr. Khanchandani functions from the foundation for a positive experience in therapy which first begins with establishing a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship. Doing so, can encourage positive growth towards goals. Therapy is facilitated with transparency about what to expect from the process and goals are formulated collaboratively. Interventions are recommended based on individual's goals and needs. Effective and open communication is encouraged about therapeutic process and progress on goals
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My experiences are with adults suffering from substance use, anxiety disorders, bipolar, schizophrenia disorders, anger issues, children and adults suffering from ADHD, and autism spectrum.
My name is Robert Phillips. I hold an LPC license from the state of Virginia and am a Certified Substance Abuse Professional with CSAC - A certificate. My approach is to build a strong therapeutic relationship, stay focused on the client in the present moment without judgment, help people gain skills and tools for managing complicated situations, and encourage a spirit of openness, curiosity, and acceptance to help individuals understand they can choose to respond rationally and control behaviors
My experiences are with adults suffering from substance use, anxiety disorders, bipolar, schizophrenia disorders, anger issues, children and adults suffering from ADHD, and autism spectrum.
My name is Robert Phillips. I hold an LPC license from the state of Virginia and am a Certified Substance Abuse Professional with CSAC - A certificate. My approach is to build a strong therapeutic relationship, stay focused on the client in the present moment without judgment, help people gain skills and tools for managing complicated situations, and encourage a spirit of openness, curiosity, and acceptance to help individuals understand they can choose to respond rationally and control behaviors
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Deborah O'Brien
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Springfield, VA 22152
My areas of expertise are ADHD, Anxiety, Anger Management, Divorce Challenges, Autism Spectrum, and Alcohol/Drug Addiction.
Are you or your family going through a tough time? Are behaviors or situations becoming unmanageable? In my office you will find a safe, nonjudgmental response to dealing with the complexities of your life. The aim is to address painful crisis and move toward developing coping strategies to increase peace & the happiness you deserve. My treatment approach is to help with solutions. Individual therapy, play therapy, parent support, and academic consultation is what I provide. In my practice I work with children, adolescents, and adults. There are several therapists in the office who can assist if I am booked.
My areas of expertise are ADHD, Anxiety, Anger Management, Divorce Challenges, Autism Spectrum, and Alcohol/Drug Addiction.
Are you or your family going through a tough time? Are behaviors or situations becoming unmanageable? In my office you will find a safe, nonjudgmental response to dealing with the complexities of your life. The aim is to address painful crisis and move toward developing coping strategies to increase peace & the happiness you deserve. My treatment approach is to help with solutions. Individual therapy, play therapy, parent support, and academic consultation is what I provide. In my practice I work with children, adolescents, and adults. There are several therapists in the office who can assist if I am booked.
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Michelle Kauble
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Fairfax Station, VA 22039
Waitlist for new clients
I am privileged to be a participant in the journey. I am an honest, genuine, compassionate advocate for my clients of all ages, races, ethinicities, backgrounds, orientations, and walks of life. I tell people all the time that if I had wanted to judge people, I would go to law school and get paid much more money! That's a joke! Survivors: let’s come together and agree that you’re never, ever going to back down! My interactive approach can yield results because I seek to learn constantly! I am also passionate about accessibility of mental health services- I supervise newer therapists and keep my rates affordable. That’s me!
I am privileged to be a participant in the journey. I am an honest, genuine, compassionate advocate for my clients of all ages, races, ethinicities, backgrounds, orientations, and walks of life. I tell people all the time that if I had wanted to judge people, I would go to law school and get paid much more money! That's a joke! Survivors: let’s come together and agree that you’re never, ever going to back down! My interactive approach can yield results because I seek to learn constantly! I am also passionate about accessibility of mental health services- I supervise newer therapists and keep my rates affordable. That’s me!
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Autism Therapists
What is the most effective treatment for autism?
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) has come to be considered the standard treatment for children with autism spectrum disorder, and research has confirmed its effectiveness for many children. Therapists trained in ABA techniques work with children (and their parents) on developing social skills, communication and learning abilities, and everyday habits of hygiene and grooming. The clinician will tailor their program to the child’s particular need but the overarching goal will be to help them advance as far as possible toward independence based on their level of symptoms and decrease the need for additional special services. Families should seek a mental health professional specifically trained in ABA, and holding special certification in the technique, who has extensive experience not only with the approach but in using it with children with the same level of symptoms as the child who needs care.
How does ABA work?
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) sessions, which typically focus on positive reinforcement, can be intensive, lasting two or more hours several times a week, and continuing for two years or more. Therapists can also be expected to ask parents to take an active role in reinforcing lessons. Research has found that the technique can lead to major improvements that decrease the need for additional special services.
How does treatment for autism work?
Therapy sessions based on Applied Behavior Analysis will likely be frequent, intensive, and highly structured. After a thorough assessment, a therapist will help a child understand and develop skills in a range of areas, including communication, motor skills, social skills, self-care, play, and academic skills, as well as routines of daily living like hygiene. Typically, the therapist will help a child break down the components of a behavior—often referred to as the antecedent (what prompts an action), the behavior, and the consequence(what immediately follows)—and then reward the child at every step, while also asking parents to reinforce the lessons, and the rewards, throughout the day. This core therapy may be supplemented by occupational or speech therapy, and antidepressants, antipsychotics, and anticonvulsants may be prescribed to address specific severe symptoms.
How long does therapy for autism take?
Some people with autism spectrum disorder may be engaged in some level of therapy for many years, but research shows that treatment will be most effective if it is begun early and delivered intensively. When therapy begins by age 3, children tend to be better able to grasp and adopt the skills needed to manage everyday life, including attending school and establishing social relationships. This type of early-intervention treatment regimen is highly structured, typically involving 20 to 40 hours of one-on-one therapy per week, along with additional hours of engagement managed by parents, for a period of two years or more, although the duration of treatment is dependent on the child’s level of symptoms and pace of progress.