Child Therapists in Community, VA
Beyond my professional pursuits, I cherish my role as a father to three incredible children.
Greetings! I'm Nathan, and I'm genuinely excited about the opportunity to meet with you. With a Masters of Social Work from West Virginia University and additional post-graduate work in Special Education from Radford University, I bring a solid educational foundation to my practice. Over the past 20 years, I have been dedicated to assisting individuals of all ages— children, families, and adults—through various challenges such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, relationship struggles, and trauma. My experience has honed my skills and deepened my understanding of the complexities people face in their lives.
Beyond my professional pursuits, I cherish my role as a father to three incredible children.
Greetings! I'm Nathan, and I'm genuinely excited about the opportunity to meet with you. With a Masters of Social Work from West Virginia University and additional post-graduate work in Special Education from Radford University, I bring a solid educational foundation to my practice. Over the past 20 years, I have been dedicated to assisting individuals of all ages— children, families, and adults—through various challenges such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, relationship struggles, and trauma. My experience has honed my skills and deepened my understanding of the complexities people face in their lives.
We offer individual counseling, psychiatry/medication management (virtual only), family counseling, couples therapy/marriage counseling, and child & teen therapy.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
We offer individual counseling, psychiatry/medication management (virtual only), family counseling, couples therapy/marriage counseling, and child & teen therapy.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
Typically, I work with clients ranging in age from 12 through adulthood. Many of my clients are facing challenges with depression, anxiety, job or school performance, relationship issues (couples, parenting, family of origin, and work). Often people come to a juncture in their lives when they know something must change. My work focuses on the desired change each person brings. Together we address reducing symptoms, removing obstacles to growth and increasing life satisfaction. Techniques including NLP, non-verbal presence, mindfulness are offered.
Executive coaching, leadership and team building, masterful communication, and conflict mediation skills are offered to organizations.
Typically, I work with clients ranging in age from 12 through adulthood. Many of my clients are facing challenges with depression, anxiety, job or school performance, relationship issues (couples, parenting, family of origin, and work). Often people come to a juncture in their lives when they know something must change. My work focuses on the desired change each person brings. Together we address reducing symptoms, removing obstacles to growth and increasing life satisfaction. Techniques including NLP, non-verbal presence, mindfulness are offered.
Executive coaching, leadership and team building, masterful communication, and conflict mediation skills are offered to organizations.
Colette Edmonson
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Community, VA 22306 (Online Only)
As a licensed professional counselor with over 20 yrs of experience in this field. I provide therapy and counseling services to individuals, couples, families and groups. I am trained to help people overcome emotional, behavioral and mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship problems. I utilize various therapeutic approaches and techniques, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, EMDR, psychodynamic therapy, and solution-focused therapy.
As a licensed professional counselor with over 20 yrs of experience in this field. I provide therapy and counseling services to individuals, couples, families and groups. I am trained to help people overcome emotional, behavioral and mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship problems. I utilize various therapeutic approaches and techniques, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, EMDR, psychodynamic therapy, and solution-focused therapy.
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I also see children and adolescents and along with that work I do a great deal of family therapy.
Because I view each client as unique, I approach each case differently. I work from an integrative theoretical orientation and employ strategies from Cognitive Behavioral, Psychodynamics, Family Systems, and other theories according to the varying needs of each client.
I also see children and adolescents and along with that work I do a great deal of family therapy.
Because I view each client as unique, I approach each case differently. I work from an integrative theoretical orientation and employ strategies from Cognitive Behavioral, Psychodynamics, Family Systems, and other theories according to the varying needs of each client.
Shaquana Smith
Resident in Counseling, MS, QMHP-C, LGPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Alexandria, VA 22315 (Online Only)
Hello, My name is Shaquana Smith and I am excited to work with you! I am committed to providing the best therapeutic services to my clients. I work within several different modalities which allows me to serve a multitude of clients; children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. I have enjoyed introducing a variety of techniques and skills that have acted as a vehicle of change for my clients. I have a deep appreciation for progress as I understand doing the work isn’t always easy.
Hello, My name is Shaquana Smith and I am excited to work with you! I am committed to providing the best therapeutic services to my clients. I work within several different modalities which allows me to serve a multitude of clients; children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. I have enjoyed introducing a variety of techniques and skills that have acted as a vehicle of change for my clients. I have a deep appreciation for progress as I understand doing the work isn’t always easy.
Our team has had extensive training in play therapy, expressive therapies, and trauma treatment in addition to specialized training in EMDR, Theraplay ® techniques, and parent- child relational assessments.
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.
Our team has had extensive training in play therapy, expressive therapies, and trauma treatment in addition to specialized training in EMDR, Theraplay ® techniques, and parent- child relational assessments.
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.
I work with children, adolescents, college-aged, and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties, trauma and loss.
I have spent my career working with persons across the lifespan, providing individual, group, family, parent- child, and couples therapy. My therapeutic approach focuses on using your strengths to help you develop coping strategies for difficulties you are experiencing. I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship and the value of hearing your story. My commitment to you includes a belief that things can and will begin to get better. Much of my work has been with trauma survivors, and I have witnessed and been humbled by the power of resiliency and posttraumatic growth.
I work with children, adolescents, college-aged, and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties, trauma and loss.
I have spent my career working with persons across the lifespan, providing individual, group, family, parent- child, and couples therapy. My therapeutic approach focuses on using your strengths to help you develop coping strategies for difficulties you are experiencing. I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship and the value of hearing your story. My commitment to you includes a belief that things can and will begin to get better. Much of my work has been with trauma survivors, and I have witnessed and been humbled by the power of resiliency and posttraumatic growth.
Hello, I’m John Gingrich MCPAT, LGPC. Being both a counselor and art therapist, I love to bring a unique and specialized approach to the therapy process. I have rich experience working with children and youth, individuals in government, neurodiverse people and working professionals. My practice is devoted to helping people transform their state of mind and create beautiful lives for themselves. Therapy with me is tailored specifically for each one of my clients. Currently, I'm offering remote and in-person sessions in Maryland and Virginia.
Hello, I’m John Gingrich MCPAT, LGPC. Being both a counselor and art therapist, I love to bring a unique and specialized approach to the therapy process. I have rich experience working with children and youth, individuals in government, neurodiverse people and working professionals. My practice is devoted to helping people transform their state of mind and create beautiful lives for themselves. Therapy with me is tailored specifically for each one of my clients. Currently, I'm offering remote and in-person sessions in Maryland and Virginia.
Dr. Michele Cole
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, MSW, BSW, BS, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Alexandria, VA 22307
We do observations in the class setting and make recommendations to your child's teacher, to you or your school system.
My practice specializes in helping children, adolescents, adults, couples and the family system collectively to work through and move forward past one's anxiety, depression, adjustment issues from separation/divorce or grief, social skill challenges, past trauma, addictions, obsessive compulsive issues, disruptive behaviors and attention issues.
We do observations in the class setting and make recommendations to your child's teacher, to you or your school system.
My practice specializes in helping children, adolescents, adults, couples and the family system collectively to work through and move forward past one's anxiety, depression, adjustment issues from separation/divorce or grief, social skill challenges, past trauma, addictions, obsessive compulsive issues, disruptive behaviors and attention issues.
Nicole Jalazo Halpern
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Alexandria, VA 22307
It is a great privilege to join my clients, children and adults in their process to relieve pain, work through fears and to create and sustain joyfulness.
I believe in the transformative power of the therapeutic relationship and work with clients to create a safe space in which they can develop insight, expand coping skills, grieve losses, process traumas and explore their internal worlds. When it comes to working with children, as a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor, I am a strong believer in the power of play and expressive therapies as a means of accessing, expressing and processing emotions and conflict.
It is a great privilege to join my clients, children and adults in their process to relieve pain, work through fears and to create and sustain joyfulness.
I believe in the transformative power of the therapeutic relationship and work with clients to create a safe space in which they can develop insight, expand coping skills, grieve losses, process traumas and explore their internal worlds. When it comes to working with children, as a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor, I am a strong believer in the power of play and expressive therapies as a means of accessing, expressing and processing emotions and conflict.
Stacey Karpen Dohn
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
Alexandria, VA 22308 (Online Only)
I work with children, adolescents, and adults facing whatever challenges that arise in the many different chapters of our lives. In addition to general psychotherapy I also provide specialized care in the exploration of sexual orientation and gender identity with youth, teens, adults and their families as they navigate through the social and emotional aspects of life.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults facing whatever challenges that arise in the many different chapters of our lives. In addition to general psychotherapy I also provide specialized care in the exploration of sexual orientation and gender identity with youth, teens, adults and their families as they navigate through the social and emotional aspects of life.
Helping children, adolescents, families connect and communicate better with the ones they care about most, and in the communities that matter to them.
At times, we all struggle with the inevitable trials of being human. You may be a parent or partner in a significant relationship struggling with connection, and in need of both practical and emotional support. At times, feelings of anxiety, apathy, and depression arise, and feelings of disconnection and loneliness can take hold. For others, we may be at a crossroads in our life, brought about by divorce, relocation, caregiving for a loved one, or a desire to have a bigger impact in our communities and the world. We may be asking ourselves BIG questions, “what’s next”, “what should I do”, and “what do I want from life”.
Helping children, adolescents, families connect and communicate better with the ones they care about most, and in the communities that matter to them.
At times, we all struggle with the inevitable trials of being human. You may be a parent or partner in a significant relationship struggling with connection, and in need of both practical and emotional support. At times, feelings of anxiety, apathy, and depression arise, and feelings of disconnection and loneliness can take hold. For others, we may be at a crossroads in our life, brought about by divorce, relocation, caregiving for a loved one, or a desire to have a bigger impact in our communities and the world. We may be asking ourselves BIG questions, “what’s next”, “what should I do”, and “what do I want from life”.
Laura Macone
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Alexandria, VA 22307
Whether you want to lift your mood, improve relationships, overcome issues from your past, change behaviors that hold you back, or help your child to feel better - I look forward to helping you. Therapy can be a catalyst for change: to help you weather a storm, get out of a rut, tackle a challenge ... in short, to create the life you want to be living. I became a therapist, and created Catalyst Counseling Services, because I believe that when you're matched with the right provider - therapy works.
Whether you want to lift your mood, improve relationships, overcome issues from your past, change behaviors that hold you back, or help your child to feel better - I look forward to helping you. Therapy can be a catalyst for change: to help you weather a storm, get out of a rut, tackle a challenge ... in short, to create the life you want to be living. I became a therapist, and created Catalyst Counseling Services, because I believe that when you're matched with the right provider - therapy works.
The Growth & Healing HUB (Nonprofit Organization)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Alexandria, VA 22306
The Growth & Healing HUB is a behavioral health and wellness clinic of Excellence in Mount Vernon/Richmond Highway/Alexandria region of Fairfax County, Virginia. Our care, advocacy, and solutions are client-centered, culturally sensitive, community-based, inclusive, and affordable. The HUB welcomes all neighbors, regardless of their ability to pay. Its mission is to serve children, youth, and families with direct care and therapy; to train clinicians; to educate and equip community ambassadors; to provide wellness strategies for generational growth, and to help reduce stigma and trust issues related to mental health.
The Growth & Healing HUB is a behavioral health and wellness clinic of Excellence in Mount Vernon/Richmond Highway/Alexandria region of Fairfax County, Virginia. Our care, advocacy, and solutions are client-centered, culturally sensitive, community-based, inclusive, and affordable. The HUB welcomes all neighbors, regardless of their ability to pay. Its mission is to serve children, youth, and families with direct care and therapy; to train clinicians; to educate and equip community ambassadors; to provide wellness strategies for generational growth, and to help reduce stigma and trust issues related to mental health.
Interested in deepening your inner journey; building a better relationship with yourself and your inner child, then let us explore together.
I work with individuals and couples who are seeking to love themselves and their children more effectively. I work with those who realize the future is created in how we raise our children today. These individuals are willing to work together with me, to learn from mistakes and to enter into a judgment free zone of what it means to parent and to raise children in a time demanding independence, self-reliance, and creativity but also an understanding of the exceptionally vital nature Love and Compassion serve in our future. It is a path we travel together and learn together. There are no perfect answers.
Interested in deepening your inner journey; building a better relationship with yourself and your inner child, then let us explore together.
I work with individuals and couples who are seeking to love themselves and their children more effectively. I work with those who realize the future is created in how we raise our children today. These individuals are willing to work together with me, to learn from mistakes and to enter into a judgment free zone of what it means to parent and to raise children in a time demanding independence, self-reliance, and creativity but also an understanding of the exceptionally vital nature Love and Compassion serve in our future. It is a path we travel together and learn together. There are no perfect answers.
Amanda LaRose
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Alexandria, VA 22307
I believe that at various times in life everyone experiences a challenge, when their way of coping isn't working the way it usually does. I am passionate about supporting people who are committed to improving their lives. I have a solution focused approach and integrate alternative treatment options. I work with anyone from ages 5 and up, with 15 years of experience. I work with a lot Mothers and children who are adjusting to the changes in day to day life. I own a business with additional therapists, I can connect you with someone in my practice who specializes in other areas.
I believe that at various times in life everyone experiences a challenge, when their way of coping isn't working the way it usually does. I am passionate about supporting people who are committed to improving their lives. I have a solution focused approach and integrate alternative treatment options. I work with anyone from ages 5 and up, with 15 years of experience. I work with a lot Mothers and children who are adjusting to the changes in day to day life. I own a business with additional therapists, I can connect you with someone in my practice who specializes in other areas.
I offer evidence-based approaches, including solution-focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), child-centered therapy, play therapy, and other tailored methods.
Are you someone who is seeking a safe and supportive space to explore your thoughts and feelings? You may be struggling with overwhelming stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, self-esteem issues, or the lingering effects of trauma. You are ready to invest in yourself and your mental health and believe that therapy can help you overcome obstacles and live a more fulfilling life. I am a compassionate and experienced therapist committed to providing a safe and supportive space for individuals of all ages. With a focus on child and adult counseling, I utilize a variety of therapeutic approaches to address unique needs and goals.
I offer evidence-based approaches, including solution-focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), child-centered therapy, play therapy, and other tailored methods.
Are you someone who is seeking a safe and supportive space to explore your thoughts and feelings? You may be struggling with overwhelming stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, self-esteem issues, or the lingering effects of trauma. You are ready to invest in yourself and your mental health and believe that therapy can help you overcome obstacles and live a more fulfilling life. I am a compassionate and experienced therapist committed to providing a safe and supportive space for individuals of all ages. With a focus on child and adult counseling, I utilize a variety of therapeutic approaches to address unique needs and goals.
Cerissa Rhodes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Alexandria, VA 22306
I am an expert at treating children & adults that have experienced trauma or are struggling with severe worry, anxiety and OCD.
Are you overwhelmed with life? Experiencing racing thoughts or constant worry? Are you feeling frustrated with your child's big emotions, meltdowns, worry or concerned about the scary situation they experienced? Does it impact your sleep? Are you freezing or panicking in everyday situations? Is your child is panicking? Together, we'll work on rewiring the brain for calm. I specialize in teaching ways to manage stress, reduce worry and provide skills to manage symptoms leading to a sense of safety. You will gain the skills needed to control your thoughts, manage your emotions and get back to living the life you want.
I am an expert at treating children & adults that have experienced trauma or are struggling with severe worry, anxiety and OCD.
Are you overwhelmed with life? Experiencing racing thoughts or constant worry? Are you feeling frustrated with your child's big emotions, meltdowns, worry or concerned about the scary situation they experienced? Does it impact your sleep? Are you freezing or panicking in everyday situations? Is your child is panicking? Together, we'll work on rewiring the brain for calm. I specialize in teaching ways to manage stress, reduce worry and provide skills to manage symptoms leading to a sense of safety. You will gain the skills needed to control your thoughts, manage your emotions and get back to living the life you want.
Jones is currently offering testing and consultation services for children, adolescents, adults, families, and organizations.
Dr. Jones is licensed in MD, DC, & VA accepting new patients for ASSESSMENTs. She has several years of clinical experience working with individuals of diverse age range referred for various psychological/psychiatric or forensic/legal concerns. She adopts biopsychosocial framework with the goal of promoting well-being and useful evaluations. Her experiences includes, but are not limited to Veterans Disability Benefit Questionnaires, Mood and Anxiety disorders, Sexual Trauma, Serious Mental Illnesses, Competency to Stand Trial, Juvenile Psychosexual Risk, intellectual and learning disabilities, and other psychological evaluations.
Jones is currently offering testing and consultation services for children, adolescents, adults, families, and organizations.
Dr. Jones is licensed in MD, DC, & VA accepting new patients for ASSESSMENTs. She has several years of clinical experience working with individuals of diverse age range referred for various psychological/psychiatric or forensic/legal concerns. She adopts biopsychosocial framework with the goal of promoting well-being and useful evaluations. Her experiences includes, but are not limited to Veterans Disability Benefit Questionnaires, Mood and Anxiety disorders, Sexual Trauma, Serious Mental Illnesses, Competency to Stand Trial, Juvenile Psychosexual Risk, intellectual and learning disabilities, and other psychological evaluations.
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in Community, VA provide mental health therapy to children and are experts in child development.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Community build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Community build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.