Adoption Therapists in Fairfax Station, VA
Julie Isaacs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Fairfax Station, VA 22039 (Online Only)
If you are facing challenges such as medical issues, adoption, infertility, relationship struggles, low self-esteem, disordered eating, or battling with suicidal thoughts, let's work together to embrace a life that is fulfilling, happier, and worth living by helping you overcoming the burdens of past traumas, anxiety, and depression.
Hi! Thank you for stopping by my profile! It isn't easy to reach out for help. My goal is to make the experience of participating in therapy to be a positive one. I strive to provide a safe, non-judgmental environment where can work through the struggles together and help you feel better. My approach stems from curiosity and understanding, allowing me to tailor evidence-based practices to meet each person's unique needs and goals. This personalized approach fosters growth and making meaningful changes.
If you are facing challenges such as medical issues, adoption, infertility, relationship struggles, low self-esteem, disordered eating, or battling with suicidal thoughts, let's work together to embrace a life that is fulfilling, happier, and worth living by helping you overcoming the burdens of past traumas, anxiety, and depression.
Hi! Thank you for stopping by my profile! It isn't easy to reach out for help. My goal is to make the experience of participating in therapy to be a positive one. I strive to provide a safe, non-judgmental environment where can work through the struggles together and help you feel better. My approach stems from curiosity and understanding, allowing me to tailor evidence-based practices to meet each person's unique needs and goals. This personalized approach fosters growth and making meaningful changes.
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.
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.
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.
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 the relationships we have with ourselves, partners, children, and families. Whether a child or adult, our behaviors can always be made sense of when seen as a bid for connection, security, co-regulation, or validation. Where responses feel disruptive, defiant, shut down, withdrawn, critical, or overwhelming, they are a protest against disconnection or change, indications of a missed need, or a signal that whatever is happening is outside of a capacity to cope at that moment. I make space for everyone’s resourceful, brilliant, and sometimes limiting patterns, emotions, needs, protectors, and adaptations.
I specialize in the relationships we have with ourselves, partners, children, and families. Whether a child or adult, our behaviors can always be made sense of when seen as a bid for connection, security, co-regulation, or validation. Where responses feel disruptive, defiant, shut down, withdrawn, critical, or overwhelming, they are a protest against disconnection or change, indications of a missed need, or a signal that whatever is happening is outside of a capacity to cope at that moment. I make space for everyone’s resourceful, brilliant, and sometimes limiting patterns, emotions, needs, protectors, and adaptations.
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Christopher Elswick
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Burke, VA 22015 (Online Only)
I wanted to work in the mental health field to provide needed help to others. I am a father, husband, and son that understands the rigors of life. I am offering appointments after hours to provide support to those that want it but feel they don’t have the time. I am very eclectic in my therapeutic techniques which allows me to be more fluid to the presenting situation.
I wanted to work in the mental health field to provide needed help to others. I am a father, husband, and son that understands the rigors of life. I am offering appointments after hours to provide support to those that want it but feel they don’t have the time. I am very eclectic in my therapeutic techniques which allows me to be more fluid to the presenting situation.
The Center for Connection, Healing and Change
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMFT, LPC, LCSW, LMFT-R, LMSW
Verified Verified
Burke, VA 22015
Accepting new clients - The Center for Connection, Healing & Change was conceived as a sanctuary to facilitate joyful connections to ourselves and our loved ones. Our work focuses on the creation of secure, close, and satisfying relationships – within us and between us. We choose to specialize in relationships because we know the importance of satisfying relationships for our mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Services explore the relationship we have with both ourselves and others; how well we can live with emotional ease, know who we are, ask for what we need, and access our resilience in moments of hurt or stress.
Accepting new clients - The Center for Connection, Healing & Change was conceived as a sanctuary to facilitate joyful connections to ourselves and our loved ones. Our work focuses on the creation of secure, close, and satisfying relationships – within us and between us. We choose to specialize in relationships because we know the importance of satisfying relationships for our mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Services explore the relationship we have with both ourselves and others; how well we can live with emotional ease, know who we are, ask for what we need, and access our resilience in moments of hurt or stress.
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.
Rachel Rosenberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, RPT-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Burke, VA 22015
I believe everybody has a story and it is my intention to create a healing and safe space for you to tell yours. We all have learned ways of seeing and navigating the world. My hope is that through our work together, you discover and access the strategies and resilience to live and experience life optimally. I strongly value the therapeutic relationship as a means to work through difficulties and uncover your unique strengths. I am a strong proponent of using play and expressive therapies to help you learn more about your inner world & reach your therapeutic goals. I am also trained in EMDR & use that to inform my work with adults.
I believe everybody has a story and it is my intention to create a healing and safe space for you to tell yours. We all have learned ways of seeing and navigating the world. My hope is that through our work together, you discover and access the strategies and resilience to live and experience life optimally. I strongly value the therapeutic relationship as a means to work through difficulties and uncover your unique strengths. I am a strong proponent of using play and expressive therapies to help you learn more about your inner world & reach your therapeutic goals. I am also trained in EMDR & use that to inform my work with adults.
Members of our community have experienced interpersonal & structural violence, attachment disruptions & loss, prejudice & injustice, & feelings of vulnerability & uncertainty. Our expertise & specialized training provides individualized support that recognizes the uniqueness of each person’s experience in the world. Fairfax Place Therapy offers therapeutic and testing services in Fairfax, Virginia across the lifespan to children, teens, adults, & families. In addition to testing for advanced academics & private school admissions, we now have available comprehensive psychological testing services with our clinical psychologist.
Members of our community have experienced interpersonal & structural violence, attachment disruptions & loss, prejudice & injustice, & feelings of vulnerability & uncertainty. Our expertise & specialized training provides individualized support that recognizes the uniqueness of each person’s experience in the world. Fairfax Place Therapy offers therapeutic and testing services in Fairfax, Virginia across the lifespan to children, teens, adults, & families. In addition to testing for advanced academics & private school admissions, we now have available comprehensive psychological testing services with our clinical psychologist.
In an ideal world, our relationship experiences are secure, safe, accessible, and responsive and we learn we can trust and are loveable, worthy, and deserving of our needs being met. When this is not our experience, we find ways to adapt and survive moments of disconnection, invalidation, hurt, or overwhelm. This plays out as self-limiting beliefs, hiding parts of who we are, denying or being flooded with emotions, shutting down, people pleasing, perfectionism, hustling for our worth, and/or building up our protections. I work with adults, children (2-18), parents, and families to connect, heal, and be each other's greatest resource
In an ideal world, our relationship experiences are secure, safe, accessible, and responsive and we learn we can trust and are loveable, worthy, and deserving of our needs being met. When this is not our experience, we find ways to adapt and survive moments of disconnection, invalidation, hurt, or overwhelm. This plays out as self-limiting beliefs, hiding parts of who we are, denying or being flooded with emotions, shutting down, people pleasing, perfectionism, hustling for our worth, and/or building up our protections. I work with adults, children (2-18), parents, and families to connect, heal, and be each other's greatest resource
As a play therapist specializing in early childhood mental health, particularly with elementary-aged children, I help children express themselves through their natural language—play. My passion lies in working with children, focusing on building strong, supportive relationships that foster growth and healing. By addressing behaviors through the power of relationships, I guide children toward emotional expression and well-being. I also collaborate closely with caregivers, helping them build meaningful connections with their children to strengthen relationships.
As a play therapist specializing in early childhood mental health, particularly with elementary-aged children, I help children express themselves through their natural language—play. My passion lies in working with children, focusing on building strong, supportive relationships that foster growth and healing. By addressing behaviors through the power of relationships, I guide children toward emotional expression and well-being. I also collaborate closely with caregivers, helping them build meaningful connections with their children to strengthen relationships.
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.
Jennifer Cann, LCSW, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Springfield, VA 22015
I am a licensed clinical social worker who works with adults, teens, and families to address a variety of therapeutic needs. Some areas of focus include anxiety disorders, mood disorders, parenting, relationship issues, grief and loss, self-esteem, domestic violence, divorce and trauma. Please contact me with questions or for a phone consult to determine if I would be a good match as a partner in therapy. I offer some weekend hours and evening hours and collaborate with other healing/medical professionals as needed for a more comprehensive approach to your care. The quickest way to reach me initially is to send an email.
I am a licensed clinical social worker who works with adults, teens, and families to address a variety of therapeutic needs. Some areas of focus include anxiety disorders, mood disorders, parenting, relationship issues, grief and loss, self-esteem, domestic violence, divorce and trauma. Please contact me with questions or for a phone consult to determine if I would be a good match as a partner in therapy. I offer some weekend hours and evening hours and collaborate with other healing/medical professionals as needed for a more comprehensive approach to your care. The quickest way to reach me initially is to send an email.
George Young
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Burke, VA 22015 (Online Only)
Are you or your family going through a tough time? Are behaviors or situations becoming unmanageable or out of control? All people struggle at some point in their life, either individually or in their families. If you are looking for extra support and guidance during a difficult situation, or if you are trying to interrupt patterns for yourself or a family member before they escalate to a more serious level, I can help.
Are you or your family going through a tough time? Are behaviors or situations becoming unmanageable or out of control? All people struggle at some point in their life, either individually or in their families. If you are looking for extra support and guidance during a difficult situation, or if you are trying to interrupt patterns for yourself or a family member before they escalate to a more serious level, I can help.
Sally Valerio
Licensed Professional Counselor, M Ed, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Springfield, VA 22015
Therapy can sometimes feel awkward at first; it may bring out feelings of vulnerability and may be emotionally taxing. That's why building trust and rapport early on is crucial, making you feel comfortable, safe, and heard. Once trust is established, we can collaboratively set goals and develop coping skills to tackle any challenges you face. Each client's situation is unique, guiding my therapeutic approach. I often use an eclectic mix of treatments, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Emotion-Focused Therapy, and Person-Centered Therapy.
Therapy can sometimes feel awkward at first; it may bring out feelings of vulnerability and may be emotionally taxing. That's why building trust and rapport early on is crucial, making you feel comfortable, safe, and heard. Once trust is established, we can collaboratively set goals and develop coping skills to tackle any challenges you face. Each client's situation is unique, guiding my therapeutic approach. I often use an eclectic mix of treatments, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Emotion-Focused Therapy, and Person-Centered Therapy.
I specialize in the relationships we have with ourselves, partners, children, and families. Whether a child or adult, our behaviors can always be made sense of when seen as a bid for connection, security, co-regulation, or validation. Where responses feel disruptive, defiant, shut down, withdrawn, critical, or overwhelming, they are a protest against disconnection or change, indications of a missed need, or a signal that whatever is happening is outside of a capacity to cope at that moment. I make space for everyone’s resourceful, brilliant, and sometimes limiting patterns, emotions, needs, protectors, and adaptations.
I specialize in the relationships we have with ourselves, partners, children, and families. Whether a child or adult, our behaviors can always be made sense of when seen as a bid for connection, security, co-regulation, or validation. Where responses feel disruptive, defiant, shut down, withdrawn, critical, or overwhelming, they are a protest against disconnection or change, indications of a missed need, or a signal that whatever is happening is outside of a capacity to cope at that moment. I make space for everyone’s resourceful, brilliant, and sometimes limiting patterns, emotions, needs, protectors, and adaptations.
Sara Boothe
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Springfield, VA 22015 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Currently not accepting new clients. Hello! I am glad you have been brought to my profile. I fully understand that therapy is a challenging process, and what makes the biggest difference is finding a therapist that is the best fit for you. If you are someone looking to start the therapy journey that is wanting to: improve their relationship with the self and others, find more solid footing in the world around them, rid themselves of intrusive negative thoughts, build up their self-esteem, and increase emotional awareness/regulation, and more, I would be honored to help you.
Currently not accepting new clients. Hello! I am glad you have been brought to my profile. I fully understand that therapy is a challenging process, and what makes the biggest difference is finding a therapist that is the best fit for you. If you are someone looking to start the therapy journey that is wanting to: improve their relationship with the self and others, find more solid footing in the world around them, rid themselves of intrusive negative thoughts, build up their self-esteem, and increase emotional awareness/regulation, and more, I would be honored to help you.
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Adoption Therapists
Does my adopted child need therapy?
Not every adopted child needs therapy. However, many can benefit from seeing an adoption-informed therapist, especially if they were victims of abuse or neglect, appear withdrawn or disconnected, have behavioral or developmental issues (which may or may not be related to their adoption), are struggling with feelings of grief or loss surrounding their birth parents, or find it difficult to establish an identity, a challenge that often becomes most apparent during adolescence.
When should adoptive parents seek therapy?
Prospective parents can benefit from therapy even before an adoption—for example, to voice worries and fears; to reconcile infertility struggles, if relevant; or simply to prepare themselves for parenthood. After the adoption, parents who are struggling to bond with their child; are unsure how to talk about adoption or related issues, such as race; or whose child is dealing with developmental, behavioral, or psychiatric concerns can address these and other issues with the help of an adoption-competent therapist.
Is family therapy appropriate for adoptive families?
Family therapy can be invaluable for strengthening the bond between adoptive parents and children, helping the latter feel more secure in their place in the family. Family therapy can also help adoptive families navigate complex communication issues—for example, parents who feel uncomfortable discussing race with their child, who in turn feels invalidated by their silence, or a child who has questions about his birth parents but avoids asking them out of fear of hurting his adoptive parents’ feelings.
What therapy is not appropriate for adoption issues?
A discredited therapy known as “attachment therapy” (sometimes called “holding therapy” or “rebirthing therapy”) should not be used to treat adopted and foster children, though it was largely designed for this population. Attachment therapy involves restraining, coercing, and punishing the child in order for them to “release” negative emotions and attach to their new caregivers—techniques that are abusive and dangerous and have even proven fatal in some cases.