Autism Therapists in Fairfax, VA
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I offer concrete, effective strategies to parents, children, & adolescents to address a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and developmental concerns. My clients leave every session with a specific plan for exactly what to do to build skills or reduce problem behaviors, and improvement is usually quick to see. Children who benefit from my services exhibit a very broad range of challenges, including ADHD-related impulsivity and hyperactivity, aggression, oppositionality, "attitude", anxiety, ASD-related social skills deficits and challenges, enuresis, encopresis, and sleeping issues - just to name a few.
I offer concrete, effective strategies to parents, children, & adolescents to address a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and developmental concerns. My clients leave every session with a specific plan for exactly what to do to build skills or reduce problem behaviors, and improvement is usually quick to see. Children who benefit from my services exhibit a very broad range of challenges, including ADHD-related impulsivity and hyperactivity, aggression, oppositionality, "attitude", anxiety, ASD-related social skills deficits and challenges, enuresis, encopresis, and sleeping issues - just to name a few.
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SageMind Counseling LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, CRC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fairfax, VA 20153 (Online Only)
Justin Sheets provides individualized and targeted therapy to clients in order to understand and address the emotional issues and stressors that are impacting their lives. SageMind Counseling is a small private practice focused on developing a supportive therapeutic relationship through a collaborative and nurturing approach. Therapy sessions are free of treatment limitations placed by most insurance, who tend to focus on the diagnosis rather than the individual. Therapy goals are explored through a strengths-based lens, with the understanding that you are the expert of your own life.
Justin Sheets provides individualized and targeted therapy to clients in order to understand and address the emotional issues and stressors that are impacting their lives. SageMind Counseling is a small private practice focused on developing a supportive therapeutic relationship through a collaborative and nurturing approach. Therapy sessions are free of treatment limitations placed by most insurance, who tend to focus on the diagnosis rather than the individual. Therapy goals are explored through a strengths-based lens, with the understanding that you are the expert of your own life.
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Upward You Counseling
Counselor, MEd, MS, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fairfax, VA 22031 (Online Only)
Welcome!!! Finding a therapist can be challenging and we thank you for your consideration. Mandy at Upward You Counseling treats those ages 15+. She specializes in working with those who are struggling with social skills challenges, OCD, anxieties, life transitions, ADHD, communication, etc. She utilizes Animal Assisted Therapy when in the office setting and will have a dog at her office to offer support and participate in the interventions if applicable to treatment. Mandy believes counseling shouldn’t be a dreaded process and when working together as a team obstacles can be overcome.
Welcome!!! Finding a therapist can be challenging and we thank you for your consideration. Mandy at Upward You Counseling treats those ages 15+. She specializes in working with those who are struggling with social skills challenges, OCD, anxieties, life transitions, ADHD, communication, etc. She utilizes Animal Assisted Therapy when in the office setting and will have a dog at her office to offer support and participate in the interventions if applicable to treatment. Mandy believes counseling shouldn’t be a dreaded process and when working together as a team obstacles can be overcome.
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My adult clients range in ages 18-85. They want personal and/or relational growth but see the obstacles holding them back. It’s my task to help the client recognize those obstacles and support their efforts to grow through these impediments to become the best version of themselves.
My adult clients range in ages 18-85. They want personal and/or relational growth but see the obstacles holding them back. It’s my task to help the client recognize those obstacles and support their efforts to grow through these impediments to become the best version of themselves.
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Dawn Gallagher
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fairfax, VA 22030
CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. Dawn is a Licensed Professional Counselor & Certified Clinical Trauma Professional with over 30 years of helping experience. Dawn is a compassionate, caring, & empathic therapist with extensive experience working within inpatient & outpatient mental health settings. She utilizes an integrative & strength-based approach to therapy, incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, & Solution-Focused Therapy. Dawn specializes in many areas including, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trauma, PTSD, women’s issues, & stage of life concerns.
CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. Dawn is a Licensed Professional Counselor & Certified Clinical Trauma Professional with over 30 years of helping experience. Dawn is a compassionate, caring, & empathic therapist with extensive experience working within inpatient & outpatient mental health settings. She utilizes an integrative & strength-based approach to therapy, incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, & Solution-Focused Therapy. Dawn specializes in many areas including, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trauma, PTSD, women’s issues, & stage of life concerns.
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Hello there! I'm Joanne, co-owner of M&K Counseling Associates Inc. We are a welcoming practice that embraces diversity and serves a wide range of individuals in the DMV area. Our team of skilled therapists are committed to forming meaningful connections with each and every person we work with. Let us help you boost your confidence and enhance your emotional and social well-being. We look forward to supporting you on your journey to personal growth and fulfillment.
Hello there! I'm Joanne, co-owner of M&K Counseling Associates Inc. We are a welcoming practice that embraces diversity and serves a wide range of individuals in the DMV area. Our team of skilled therapists are committed to forming meaningful connections with each and every person we work with. Let us help you boost your confidence and enhance your emotional and social well-being. We look forward to supporting you on your journey to personal growth and fulfillment.
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Christopher S Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fairfax, VA 20153
I believe that successful therapy is built upon a trusting therapeutic relationship. I work hard for our space to become whatever my clients need it to be in order to gain comfort on this journey. Our goals will always be to find solutions and reduce suffering we are confronted with. Through skills and techniques acquired in the classroom as well as years in the field, combined with my natural ability to meet clients where they are, we’ll work together towards mutually developed goals.
I believe that successful therapy is built upon a trusting therapeutic relationship. I work hard for our space to become whatever my clients need it to be in order to gain comfort on this journey. Our goals will always be to find solutions and reduce suffering we are confronted with. Through skills and techniques acquired in the classroom as well as years in the field, combined with my natural ability to meet clients where they are, we’ll work together towards mutually developed goals.
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Belonging Counseling Psychotherapy Group Practice
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Fairfax, VA 20151 (Online Only)
Belonging Counseling is at its core inclusive, a space where the therapeutic alliance creates safety and trust. Our mission is to help individuals optimize their lives with a strengths-based approach to mental health. The therapeutic relationship provides a space in which individuals can explore their lives, challenge patterns and limiting beliefs, cope with loss, build self-worth, improve interpersonal connections, and learn how to prioritize their needs. Providers at Belonging utilize a person-centered integrative approach to help clients learn to better understand, trust, support, and advocate for themselves.
Belonging Counseling is at its core inclusive, a space where the therapeutic alliance creates safety and trust. Our mission is to help individuals optimize their lives with a strengths-based approach to mental health. The therapeutic relationship provides a space in which individuals can explore their lives, challenge patterns and limiting beliefs, cope with loss, build self-worth, improve interpersonal connections, and learn how to prioritize their needs. Providers at Belonging utilize a person-centered integrative approach to help clients learn to better understand, trust, support, and advocate for themselves.
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Change is hard and often elicits emotions difficult to process. You are not alone! I can help you to overcome the challenges you face and to learn coping skills to overcome life’s obstacles. I provide a warm and welcoming therapeutic environment, whether virtual or in-person. I am here to listen to your needs, your emotions, and your experiences without judgment. I will partner with you to find solutions and develop the necessary skills to improve your life and help you to achieve your goals. Together, we will celebrate each of your victories, big or small.
Change is hard and often elicits emotions difficult to process. You are not alone! I can help you to overcome the challenges you face and to learn coping skills to overcome life’s obstacles. I provide a warm and welcoming therapeutic environment, whether virtual or in-person. I am here to listen to your needs, your emotions, and your experiences without judgment. I will partner with you to find solutions and develop the necessary skills to improve your life and help you to achieve your goals. Together, we will celebrate each of your victories, big or small.
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Hi! I am a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), licensed in the state of Virginia. I provide Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services to children 18 months - 12 years of age. I provide services in your home, school, daycare, or other community setting. My interventions are play-based and naturalistic; treatment goals are individualized. I can help your child decrease maladaptive behaviors, increase self-advocacy and communication, and build social skills. If you are looking for ABA services for your child, I would love to connect with you. My preferred method of contact is e-mail.
Hi! I am a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), licensed in the state of Virginia. I provide Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services to children 18 months - 12 years of age. I provide services in your home, school, daycare, or other community setting. My interventions are play-based and naturalistic; treatment goals are individualized. I can help your child decrease maladaptive behaviors, increase self-advocacy and communication, and build social skills. If you are looking for ABA services for your child, I would love to connect with you. My preferred method of contact is e-mail.
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The Family Counseling Center of Greater Washington
Licensed Professional Counselor, DCPC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fairfax, VA 20151
Are you feeling depressed, anxious, worried, or panicked? Are you having trouble with your work, school, or family? If you need to speak to someone about your struggles, you are in the right place. The Family Counseling Center of Greater Washington (FCCGW) is a counseling and mental health services center providing a full range of counseling and mental health services to adults and children living in Maryland and Virginia. FCCGW has been serving people with mental, emotional, relational, and spiritual problems for over 50 years with qualified helping professionals trained in trauma-informed therapeutic interventions.
Are you feeling depressed, anxious, worried, or panicked? Are you having trouble with your work, school, or family? If you need to speak to someone about your struggles, you are in the right place. The Family Counseling Center of Greater Washington (FCCGW) is a counseling and mental health services center providing a full range of counseling and mental health services to adults and children living in Maryland and Virginia. FCCGW has been serving people with mental, emotional, relational, and spiritual problems for over 50 years with qualified helping professionals trained in trauma-informed therapeutic interventions.
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Looking for a clinical psychologist for yourself, child, or family that has the training, experience, and savvy to keenly listen to your needs and provide recommendations integrating the full context and the latest research? McLean Child & Family Psychology specializes in psychological assessment, therapy, and parenting support. We help families who are seeking best evidence-based care. Many have sought our consultation after previous experiences while others are new to behavioral health care. Looking for a skilled professional to provide support, therapy, or testing based on best available research tailored for your specific needs?
Looking for a clinical psychologist for yourself, child, or family that has the training, experience, and savvy to keenly listen to your needs and provide recommendations integrating the full context and the latest research? McLean Child & Family Psychology specializes in psychological assessment, therapy, and parenting support. We help families who are seeking best evidence-based care. Many have sought our consultation after previous experiences while others are new to behavioral health care. Looking for a skilled professional to provide support, therapy, or testing based on best available research tailored for your specific needs?
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Amy White (Fowler)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Fairfax, VA 22030
You deserve to live a life without things that hold you back, pull you down, or leave you in the dark. Whether this is an eating disorder that has stopped you from enjoying life or made you see yourself differently than how others see you, anxiety that has caused you to feel you cannot take a chance, or depression that has made you feel as though there is no way to cope, I want to work with you to help you find and understand your true self. Therapy is identifying what needs to change, taking those steps, and working to meet your goals. This journey can be challenging, however, you will find in the end it is very fulfilling.
You deserve to live a life without things that hold you back, pull you down, or leave you in the dark. Whether this is an eating disorder that has stopped you from enjoying life or made you see yourself differently than how others see you, anxiety that has caused you to feel you cannot take a chance, or depression that has made you feel as though there is no way to cope, I want to work with you to help you find and understand your true self. Therapy is identifying what needs to change, taking those steps, and working to meet your goals. This journey can be challenging, however, you will find in the end it is very fulfilling.
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Kristin Nygaard-Daugherty
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA , LPC-R
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fairfax, VA 20151
Taking the leap to find a therapist can feel overwhelming. The thought of talking to a complete stranger about the deepest darkest parts of your mind may feel frightening, but seeking help is something to celebrate. If you are searching for someone to help lighten the load of the weight of the world or even just the thoughts swirling around in your mind, I am here to help.
Taking the leap to find a therapist can feel overwhelming. The thought of talking to a complete stranger about the deepest darkest parts of your mind may feel frightening, but seeking help is something to celebrate. If you are searching for someone to help lighten the load of the weight of the world or even just the thoughts swirling around in your mind, I am here to help.
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The life you are living might not feel like the life you want. Do you feel controlled by your emotions instead of being in control of them? Do you feel like a prisoner of your circumstances? Are you overwhelmed and frustrated but can't find a way out? As soon as you deal with one thing, something else would happen and just bring you down. All this would leave you feeling emotionally, mentally, and spiritually depleted. Sounds familiar?
The life you are living might not feel like the life you want. Do you feel controlled by your emotions instead of being in control of them? Do you feel like a prisoner of your circumstances? Are you overwhelmed and frustrated but can't find a way out? As soon as you deal with one thing, something else would happen and just bring you down. All this would leave you feeling emotionally, mentally, and spiritually depleted. Sounds familiar?
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Waitlist for new clients. Are you a college student navigating challenges of academics and social life? Are you looking to understand who you are as a young adult? Do you have a teen or adolescent who could benefit from tools to manage the stressors of teen years? I’m here to help young adults, teens, and adolescents grow through and manage life’s challenges. I aim to help increase self-awareness, discover what healthy communication is, and create awareness of the mind-body connection for overall wellness. My approach creates space and fosters growth for clients to improve themselves for the better.
Waitlist for new clients. Are you a college student navigating challenges of academics and social life? Are you looking to understand who you are as a young adult? Do you have a teen or adolescent who could benefit from tools to manage the stressors of teen years? I’m here to help young adults, teens, and adolescents grow through and manage life’s challenges. I aim to help increase self-awareness, discover what healthy communication is, and create awareness of the mind-body connection for overall wellness. My approach creates space and fosters growth for clients to improve themselves for the better.
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The Collective Healing Center is an evidence-based private practice that provides trauma-informed mental health services to children, adolescents, and adults. Our clinical staff is especially trained to work in individual, couples, or family therapy formats. We specialize in the areas of children and families, trauma, attachment disruptions, perinatal and postpartum mental health, life transitions, gender diversity, and sexual orientation. Our clinicians have ample familiarity with trauma-related issues and symptoms such as self-injury, dissociation, eating concerns, grief and sexual behaviors.
The Collective Healing Center is an evidence-based private practice that provides trauma-informed mental health services to children, adolescents, and adults. Our clinical staff is especially trained to work in individual, couples, or family therapy formats. We specialize in the areas of children and families, trauma, attachment disruptions, perinatal and postpartum mental health, life transitions, gender diversity, and sexual orientation. Our clinicians have ample familiarity with trauma-related issues and symptoms such as self-injury, dissociation, eating concerns, grief and sexual behaviors.
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Beautiful Journey Consultant Mental Health
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Fairfax, VA 22030
I am compassionate and believe in meeting a person where they are utilizing their strengths to help them manage their emotional stability in a non-judgmental environment, with the belief we are equal. My belief and approach are based on the client’s oversee their own counseling experiences working together to gain tools needed to manage their own emotional stability. I integrated several different approaches such as CBT, Person Centered, Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment in different and unique therapeutic areas along with therapeutic play therapy.
I am compassionate and believe in meeting a person where they are utilizing their strengths to help them manage their emotional stability in a non-judgmental environment, with the belief we are equal. My belief and approach are based on the client’s oversee their own counseling experiences working together to gain tools needed to manage their own emotional stability. I integrated several different approaches such as CBT, Person Centered, Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment in different and unique therapeutic areas along with therapeutic play therapy.
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Elizabeth Hussey, LPC, Clinical Supervisor
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MS, MA
Verified Verified
Fairfax, VA 20151 (Online Only)
The decision to start therapy is a huge, brave step in seeking to improve your life and make positive changes. As a compassionate and supportive therapist, I work to support your goals by learning your unique story and exploring your concerns and presenting issues in order to guide you to meaningful, beneficial outcomes. I primarily work with adolescent and young adult women and focus on helping individuals with a wide range of goals, such as improving family dynamics, building healthy romantic and peer relationships, learning positive coping strategies, improving self-esteem, and increasing self-confidence and resilience.
The decision to start therapy is a huge, brave step in seeking to improve your life and make positive changes. As a compassionate and supportive therapist, I work to support your goals by learning your unique story and exploring your concerns and presenting issues in order to guide you to meaningful, beneficial outcomes. I primarily work with adolescent and young adult women and focus on helping individuals with a wide range of goals, such as improving family dynamics, building healthy romantic and peer relationships, learning positive coping strategies, improving self-esteem, and increasing self-confidence and resilience.
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Dr. Laura Granato
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Fairfax, VA 22030
As a board-certified LPC and LMFT with over 25 years of experience, I understand how important it is to find someone you trust and feel safe with. I bring compassion and insight from our first consultation to the moment you decide to end our time together. I offer a space to get curious about understanding & addressing life's challenges so you no longer face these alone. I have significant expertise in addressing a range of mental health concerns. My specialties include relationship difficulties, men's issues, anxiety, grief, pre/teens, addiction, and depression.
As a board-certified LPC and LMFT with over 25 years of experience, I understand how important it is to find someone you trust and feel safe with. I bring compassion and insight from our first consultation to the moment you decide to end our time together. I offer a space to get curious about understanding & addressing life's challenges so you no longer face these alone. I have significant expertise in addressing a range of mental health concerns. My specialties include relationship difficulties, men's issues, anxiety, grief, pre/teens, addiction, and depression.
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