Therapists for Teens in Fairfax Station, VA
As a Clinical Psychologist I enjoy working with the entire life span. It gives me a unique perspective and understanding of what challenges occur at different stages of life whether it's a child/ adolescent/young adult making changes for the future or an older adult working through childhood experiences or traumas. For healing to occur it is critical to understand how past patterns of coping and beliefs are an active part of our current lives. Practical reflection and problem solving is an integral part of my treatment. I have been in private practice in Prince William County since 1988.
As a Clinical Psychologist I enjoy working with the entire life span. It gives me a unique perspective and understanding of what challenges occur at different stages of life whether it's a child/ adolescent/young adult making changes for the future or an older adult working through childhood experiences or traumas. For healing to occur it is critical to understand how past patterns of coping and beliefs are an active part of our current lives. Practical reflection and problem solving is an integral part of my treatment. I have been in private practice in Prince William County since 1988.
Shally Vaid
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, BC-TMH, CCH, CPCS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Fairfax Station, VA 22039 (Online Only)
I have extensive training in maternal mental health, women's issues, child/ adolescent therapy, and counseling for college students.
You deserve to live a life you are excited about! I want to help you on your journey of self-discovery, mental empowerment, and personal growth. As a licensed psychotherapist, I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where my clients can begin to heal and learn to live healthier, happier, and balanced lives.
I have extensive training in maternal mental health, women's issues, child/ adolescent therapy, and counseling for college students.
You deserve to live a life you are excited about! I want to help you on your journey of self-discovery, mental empowerment, and personal growth. As a licensed psychotherapist, I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where my clients can begin to heal and learn to live healthier, happier, and balanced lives.
Marianne A. Galassi
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Fairfax Station, VA 22039 (Online Only)
I love to help others be a better version of themselves and obtain the emotional and spiritual freedom to live a more abundant and purposeful life.
I love to help others be a better version of themselves and obtain the emotional and spiritual freedom to live a more abundant and purposeful life.
Deborah Leah Rotter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, NBCCH, BCD
Verified Verified
Fairfax Station, VA 22039
Currently, my practice is full and I cannot accept new clients. I have over 30 years' experience successfully helping people with depression, anxiety, OCD, phobias, low self-esteem, relationship and many other issues. I am trained in several therapy modalities including mindfullness-based cognitive behavioral, clinical hypnotherapy, and traditional talk therapy. Using knowledge in brain science and mind/body connection, I can teach you simple techniques for immediate emotional and/or physical relief as well as help with stress, chronic fatique, and fibromyalgia.
Currently, my practice is full and I cannot accept new clients. I have over 30 years' experience successfully helping people with depression, anxiety, OCD, phobias, low self-esteem, relationship and many other issues. I am trained in several therapy modalities including mindfullness-based cognitive behavioral, clinical hypnotherapy, and traditional talk therapy. Using knowledge in brain science and mind/body connection, I can teach you simple techniques for immediate emotional and/or physical relief as well as help with stress, chronic fatique, and fibromyalgia.
Rita A Schulte
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fairfax Station, VA 22039
The heart of my approach to counseling centers on relationship.In my opinion, the counseling relationship becomes the foundation for meaningful change; a conduit of hope and healing for those who have been wounded. As I welcome a new client, I am primarily interested in creating a safe base and secure haven of trust from which to work. Facing our struggles and confronting our issues can be painful at times. My commitment to my clients is to walk alongside them through the struggles they are currently facing and teach them more adaptive ways to manage their lives.
The heart of my approach to counseling centers on relationship.In my opinion, the counseling relationship becomes the foundation for meaningful change; a conduit of hope and healing for those who have been wounded. As I welcome a new client, I am primarily interested in creating a safe base and secure haven of trust from which to work. Facing our struggles and confronting our issues can be painful at times. My commitment to my clients is to walk alongside them through the struggles they are currently facing and teach them more adaptive ways to manage their lives.
Are you feeling stuck and having a hard time getting back on track? Maybe you are someone with big goals and dreams, but you're having a hard time executing a plan and designing accountability to reach your full potential. I specialize in life and executive skills coaching that helps you be the best version of you. I design coaching to help you develop self-awareness of obstacles that get in the way and act as a non-biased sounding board to help you address how to overcome them. As your coach, I am your accountability partner, holding you accountable to stay on track with the action plans you design to reach your life goals.
Are you feeling stuck and having a hard time getting back on track? Maybe you are someone with big goals and dreams, but you're having a hard time executing a plan and designing accountability to reach your full potential. I specialize in life and executive skills coaching that helps you be the best version of you. I design coaching to help you develop self-awareness of obstacles that get in the way and act as a non-biased sounding board to help you address how to overcome them. As your coach, I am your accountability partner, holding you accountable to stay on track with the action plans you design to reach your life goals.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, and I see children, adolescents, adults, and couples in a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental environment. I work with individuals and families working through trauma, depression, anxiety, and relationship issues. In addition, I often see children suffering from low self-esteem, ADHD and other behavioral struggles. I offer a holistic approach working with both individuals and sometimes their families to provide the best care and outcomes for those in need. Working with parents is usually an important piece to helping a child.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, and I see children, adolescents, adults, and couples in a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental environment. I work with individuals and families working through trauma, depression, anxiety, and relationship issues. In addition, I often see children suffering from low self-esteem, ADHD and other behavioral struggles. I offer a holistic approach working with both individuals and sometimes their families to provide the best care and outcomes for those in need. Working with parents is usually an important piece to helping a child.
My 20 years of working with clients have given me a deep and personal understanding of how ADHD and Executive Function challenges affect all aspects of everyday life. Clients are looking to develop skills to overcome tremendous obstacles such as trouble focusing, procrastination, disorganization, or the inability to set priorities.
My 20 years of working with clients have given me a deep and personal understanding of how ADHD and Executive Function challenges affect all aspects of everyday life. Clients are looking to develop skills to overcome tremendous obstacles such as trouble focusing, procrastination, disorganization, or the inability to set priorities.
As a Clinical Psychologist, I specialize in psychotherapy for individuals, couples, and families. People often come to me because, despite their efforts to change, they end up in the same cycles...cycles of anxiety, depression, disordered eating, relationship struggles, isolation, procrastination, workaholism...the list goes on and on. People often wonder "why can't I just change?" These cycles of behavior are driven by our life experiences and sense of ourself and others. Together, we will explore these ideas so that you can begin to create newer positive cycles of peace, calm, joy, contentment, intimacy, health, and fulfillment.
As a Clinical Psychologist, I specialize in psychotherapy for individuals, couples, and families. People often come to me because, despite their efforts to change, they end up in the same cycles...cycles of anxiety, depression, disordered eating, relationship struggles, isolation, procrastination, workaholism...the list goes on and on. People often wonder "why can't I just change?" These cycles of behavior are driven by our life experiences and sense of ourself and others. Together, we will explore these ideas so that you can begin to create newer positive cycles of peace, calm, joy, contentment, intimacy, health, and fulfillment.
Patricia Pearson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA, RPT,S
Verified Verified
Fairfax Station, VA 22039
Initially, therapy can help us learn skills to cope with our anxious or painful feelings. It can help us manage stressful situations and feel more stable. Then therapy provides a safe place where together we can dig deeper to discover the causes of our feelings. Through the therapeutic relationship we become aware. The awareness glares so bright that change is inevitable.
Initially, therapy can help us learn skills to cope with our anxious or painful feelings. It can help us manage stressful situations and feel more stable. Then therapy provides a safe place where together we can dig deeper to discover the causes of our feelings. Through the therapeutic relationship we become aware. The awareness glares so bright that change is inevitable.
Andrea Shipley
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Fairfax Station, VA 22039 (Online Only)
You need a positive change now! Things can get better. You've been stressed, and losing sight of the deeper meaning in life ... ignoring the spiritual or creative calling inside. You do your best to live well and take care of life's demands, but right now you’re feeling scattered, like you need help to heal yourself. It's time to refocus on your own wellbeing and growth, and reclaim your life! When you're joyful and healthier, you can do better in every area. Therapy can help you tune into your inner wisdom, so you can release anxiety and grow into a more satisfied life. Schedule your consultation with Andrea today to get started.
You need a positive change now! Things can get better. You've been stressed, and losing sight of the deeper meaning in life ... ignoring the spiritual or creative calling inside. You do your best to live well and take care of life's demands, but right now you’re feeling scattered, like you need help to heal yourself. It's time to refocus on your own wellbeing and growth, and reclaim your life! When you're joyful and healthier, you can do better in every area. Therapy can help you tune into your inner wisdom, so you can release anxiety and grow into a more satisfied life. Schedule your consultation with Andrea today to get started.
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Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Fairfax Station, VA 22039 (Online Only)
I have been working in the mental health field since 2010. I began working with many clients with developmental disorders and Autism; teaching life skills, and behavioral management. In 2012, I started working with children and families within a home and community setting. Teaching behavioral techniques/plans, coping skills, parenting techniques/skills, and assisted with 504 plans with school districts. I finished my master’s in clinical, mental health counseling degree in 2016, and began working with adults, running groups, and completing intakes.
I have been working in the mental health field since 2010. I began working with many clients with developmental disorders and Autism; teaching life skills, and behavioral management. In 2012, I started working with children and families within a home and community setting. Teaching behavioral techniques/plans, coping skills, parenting techniques/skills, and assisted with 504 plans with school districts. I finished my master’s in clinical, mental health counseling degree in 2016, and began working with adults, running groups, and completing intakes.
Denise Hooks
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, CPC
Verified Verified
Fairfax Station, VA 22039 (Online Only)
Insta: therapybydenise Tiktok: therapybydenise - My practice focuses on the economic and systemic influences of generational trauma within disenfranchised communities. Addressing trauma within cultural norms and family structures provides for a 360º vantage point of an individual’s world view. This is especially important when I am working with people of color, women, individuals of the LBGTQIA+ community, and any persons that comes from a minority status. Trauma and pain can be considered as muscle memory. This type of emotional memory can be passed down through generations and if left unexplored, can lead to emotional issues.
Insta: therapybydenise Tiktok: therapybydenise - My practice focuses on the economic and systemic influences of generational trauma within disenfranchised communities. Addressing trauma within cultural norms and family structures provides for a 360º vantage point of an individual’s world view. This is especially important when I am working with people of color, women, individuals of the LBGTQIA+ community, and any persons that comes from a minority status. Trauma and pain can be considered as muscle memory. This type of emotional memory can be passed down through generations and if left unexplored, can lead to emotional issues.
Joni Joseph, LCSW, LCSW-C
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Fairfax Station, VA 22039 (Online Only)
Accepting New Clients I have a passion for helping people feel better. I offer a warm, empathic, nonjudgmental approach to treating my clients & always start where my client feels most comfortable. I recognize that every person is unique. Clients have often told me that they feel comfortable opening up to me as they find me down to earth & relatable. You are in charge of your therapy. In other words, if you need me to give you guidance I can. If you need me to be a sounding board, I will. If you need pure emotional support I will provide that for you, and if you need constructive problem solving we can work on that together.
Accepting New Clients I have a passion for helping people feel better. I offer a warm, empathic, nonjudgmental approach to treating my clients & always start where my client feels most comfortable. I recognize that every person is unique. Clients have often told me that they feel comfortable opening up to me as they find me down to earth & relatable. You are in charge of your therapy. In other words, if you need me to give you guidance I can. If you need me to be a sounding board, I will. If you need pure emotional support I will provide that for you, and if you need constructive problem solving we can work on that together.
Jonathan Maurer
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Fairfax Station, VA 22039 (Online Only)
My name is Jonathan Maurer. I have been working in a psychiatric hospital with suicidal, psychotic, homicidal, and aggressive kids and their parents for the last 3 years. I enjoy learning about the experience of the human story. My goal is to create a safe space and be present with you as you share your story with me. I will listen, reflectively paraphrase, and ask calibrated questions with the aim to get you closer to where you want to be. Be ready to come in to do serious work.
My name is Jonathan Maurer. I have been working in a psychiatric hospital with suicidal, psychotic, homicidal, and aggressive kids and their parents for the last 3 years. I enjoy learning about the experience of the human story. My goal is to create a safe space and be present with you as you share your story with me. I will listen, reflectively paraphrase, and ask calibrated questions with the aim to get you closer to where you want to be. Be ready to come in to do serious work.
Vanessa Cushing
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fairfax Station, VA 22039 (Online Only)
As a counselor I compassionately support and challenge those I work with to grow, reflect, and flourish in order to meet their treatment goals. My collective aim is to help clients eliminate distress, build more adaptive coping skills, gain insight into unhealthy patterns, and most importantly facilitate growth and healing. I am committed to creating a safe and trusting environment for all clients wherein they feel seen, affirmed, respected, and free to express themselves authentically.
As a counselor I compassionately support and challenge those I work with to grow, reflect, and flourish in order to meet their treatment goals. My collective aim is to help clients eliminate distress, build more adaptive coping skills, gain insight into unhealthy patterns, and most importantly facilitate growth and healing. I am committed to creating a safe and trusting environment for all clients wherein they feel seen, affirmed, respected, and free to express themselves authentically.
Alice McGuin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fairfax Station, VA 22039
Waitlist for new clients
Do you feel like you've "checked all the boxes" yet something is still missing? Are you a high achiever, doing all the right things, yet find yourself still struggling to feel fulfilled? I am a therapist who helps teens and adults struggling with understanding themselves to build self-trust and feel more peaceful. I strive to provide a safe, warm, and even fun environment where you can feel understood and challenged to create positive change in your life. Working together, we will connect your past experiences to the present in order to help you learn your patterns, heal from old wounds and live the life you desire.
Do you feel like you've "checked all the boxes" yet something is still missing? Are you a high achiever, doing all the right things, yet find yourself still struggling to feel fulfilled? I am a therapist who helps teens and adults struggling with understanding themselves to build self-trust and feel more peaceful. I strive to provide a safe, warm, and even fun environment where you can feel understood and challenged to create positive change in your life. Working together, we will connect your past experiences to the present in order to help you learn your patterns, heal from old wounds and live the life you desire.
Autumn McCain
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Fairfax Station, VA 22039
You are always enough regardless. Just show up as you are; it is okay and welcomed. This is a place of gentleness, empathy, compassion, and authenticity. We are here to both figuratively and literally walk alongside you in your therapy journey either as an individual, couple, or family. Here it is not about what is wrong with you; it is about what has happened to you OR about the negative cycle that you have been stuck in. We make sense of it together. Mutually, we make sense of the brokenness, the pain, the relational distress. All behavior has context and fractures in relationships can be healed.
You are always enough regardless. Just show up as you are; it is okay and welcomed. This is a place of gentleness, empathy, compassion, and authenticity. We are here to both figuratively and literally walk alongside you in your therapy journey either as an individual, couple, or family. Here it is not about what is wrong with you; it is about what has happened to you OR about the negative cycle that you have been stuck in. We make sense of it together. Mutually, we make sense of the brokenness, the pain, the relational distress. All behavior has context and fractures in relationships can be healed.
I specialize in working with teens and adults struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, adjustment, and trauma. Many people I work with feel stuck in their lives and have lost their sense of direction, purpose, and meaning. Filled with negative self-judgement, fear, anxiety, disconnection and hopelessness, they are looking to find a deep sense of peace, inspiration, and empowerment to live the life they really long for.
I specialize in working with teens and adults struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, adjustment, and trauma. Many people I work with feel stuck in their lives and have lost their sense of direction, purpose, and meaning. Filled with negative self-judgement, fear, anxiety, disconnection and hopelessness, they are looking to find a deep sense of peace, inspiration, and empowerment to live the life they really long for.
Jewel Lumaure Wigglesworth
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fairfax Station, VA 22039
Hello, I'm currently an intern at Brookside Family Therapy in Manassas, Virginia, bringing a unique blend of experience in both criminal justice and mental health. I have a rich background supporting at-risk youth, having worked for four years at Youth for Tomorrow and a year with Child help. I also served as a Corrections Officer at the Rappahannock Juvenile Facility in Stafford, VA, and as a Gate Security Officer at Fort Belvoir. With a and a master’s in clinical Mental Health Counseling in progress at Capella University, I am committed to using my skills to support both inmates and the general public.
Hello, I'm currently an intern at Brookside Family Therapy in Manassas, Virginia, bringing a unique blend of experience in both criminal justice and mental health. I have a rich background supporting at-risk youth, having worked for four years at Youth for Tomorrow and a year with Child help. I also served as a Corrections Officer at the Rappahannock Juvenile Facility in Stafford, VA, and as a Gate Security Officer at Fort Belvoir. With a and a master’s in clinical Mental Health Counseling in progress at Capella University, I am committed to using my skills to support both inmates and the general public.
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Teen Therapists
What does therapy for teenagers look like?
When a therapist works with a teenager, the pair will talk about what the teen is struggling with and explore solutions, which may involve interpersonal skills, coping strategies, medication, or lifestyle changes related to sleep, diet, and exercise. Different therapists employ different modalities, but most involve a combination of conversation and skill building.
How long does therapy for teenagers generally take to work?
There’s variability in teenagers’ experiences and challenges; some may begin to improve from therapy within a few weeks while others may take several months or longer. Teens can discuss their progress with their therapist periodically to assess how they’re improving and any changes to the treatment plan that could potentially accelerate that progress.
How do you encourage a teenager to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love while framing therapy as an opportunity to explore a tool that could help improve their life; just like they practice baseball or dance, now they can practice their emotional skills. Give your teen control over the process where you can—maybe by weighing in on choice of therapist and signaling that therapy involves confidentiality, so a parent need not know all that is discussed in sessions.
How do you prepare teens for therapy?
You can prepare your teenager for therapy by describing what the process will look like and setting expectations for timeline, if requested. You can explain that the first session may begin with an assessment phase, that they can describe their experiences but that the therapist will ask questions too, and that it may take time to feel comfortable opening up. Ask how they’re feeling about the process and answer any questions calmly and supportively.