Marriage Counseling Therapists in Fairfax, VA
I have worked with issues such as attention deficit, depression, anxiety, abuse, relationships, parenting, grief, Christian counseling, obsessive compulsive behaviors, self-esteem, coping skills, suicidal ideation, personality disorders, pre- marital counseling, and traumatic events such as PTSD, abuse, domestic violence and sexual assault.
Living a life with more joy and fulfillment is truly possible for you. With a full heart, I will walk with you to develop a healthier sense of self, nurture positive behavioral and thought patterns that leads to personal growth and healing. My personal model of therapy integrates your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors while providing a way for you to drive your therapy sessions to a place where you feel acknowledged and empowered. As a licensed professional counselor (LPC-S) in Virginia, my core competencies center around my work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families.
I have worked with issues such as attention deficit, depression, anxiety, abuse, relationships, parenting, grief, Christian counseling, obsessive compulsive behaviors, self-esteem, coping skills, suicidal ideation, personality disorders, pre- marital counseling, and traumatic events such as PTSD, abuse, domestic violence and sexual assault.
Living a life with more joy and fulfillment is truly possible for you. With a full heart, I will walk with you to develop a healthier sense of self, nurture positive behavioral and thought patterns that leads to personal growth and healing. My personal model of therapy integrates your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors while providing a way for you to drive your therapy sessions to a place where you feel acknowledged and empowered. As a licensed professional counselor (LPC-S) in Virginia, my core competencies center around my work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families.
I also have background in behavioral medicine, marriage and family therapy, and neuropsychological and psychological testing.
I am an empathic and experienced Cognitive-Behavioral (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapist. I also teach at Georgetown Hospital and the George Washington University, as well as serve on the OCD Mid-Atlantic Affiliate Board. My treatment aims are as follows: 1) provide direct symptom relief, 2) engage clients in treatment in a way that interests them, 3) appeal to strengths, 4) encourage overall treatment compliance, and 5) explain the clinical process in easy to understand language. Empowerment occurs with the recognition that mental health symptoms have predictable patterns. Symptoms are relieved through changing these patterns. Interactive readings and assignments are encouraged.
I also have background in behavioral medicine, marriage and family therapy, and neuropsychological and psychological testing.
I am an empathic and experienced Cognitive-Behavioral (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapist. I also teach at Georgetown Hospital and the George Washington University, as well as serve on the OCD Mid-Atlantic Affiliate Board. My treatment aims are as follows: 1) provide direct symptom relief, 2) engage clients in treatment in a way that interests them, 3) appeal to strengths, 4) encourage overall treatment compliance, and 5) explain the clinical process in easy to understand language. Empowerment occurs with the recognition that mental health symptoms have predictable patterns. Symptoms are relieved through changing these patterns. Interactive readings and assignments are encouraged.
Carrie Elizabeth Collier
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-DC, LPC-Va
Verified Verified
Fairfax, VA 22030
Relationship conflicts, marital distress, conflict, and distance, parental dilemmas, marital tensions, anxiety, depression, physical illness, losses, parenting anxiety, childhood and adolescent problems, concerns about aging, workplace stress, and grief and trauma.
I have been a licensed professional counselor since 2001. I offer individual, couples and family therapy. I focus on family and life challenges pertaining to marriage, partners, family cut offs and estrangements, friends, and parenting using Bowen Family Systems Theory. I work online with individuals, couples, parents, and families from all walks of life with a wide array of family and marital challenges, emotional and relationship concerns.
Relationship conflicts, marital distress, conflict, and distance, parental dilemmas, marital tensions, anxiety, depression, physical illness, losses, parenting anxiety, childhood and adolescent problems, concerns about aging, workplace stress, and grief and trauma.
I have been a licensed professional counselor since 2001. I offer individual, couples and family therapy. I focus on family and life challenges pertaining to marriage, partners, family cut offs and estrangements, friends, and parenting using Bowen Family Systems Theory. I work online with individuals, couples, parents, and families from all walks of life with a wide array of family and marital challenges, emotional and relationship concerns.
Yuko C Constas
Resident in Marriage and Family Therapy, MSMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fairfax, VA 22030 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Life can be challenging. Perhaps you are feeling stuck in your marital or relational issues. Maybe, you are feeling hopeless after the loss of a loved one or job. When you need help and direction most, therapy can guide you through challenges. I believe that anyone can excel with sufficient guidance and support. My areas of concentration are couples’ issues, family conflicts, life transitions, self-esteem, trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, emotional healing, spiritual issues, and more. Also, I use EMDR to help you with trauma and childhood experiences.
Life can be challenging. Perhaps you are feeling stuck in your marital or relational issues. Maybe, you are feeling hopeless after the loss of a loved one or job. When you need help and direction most, therapy can guide you through challenges. I believe that anyone can excel with sufficient guidance and support. My areas of concentration are couples’ issues, family conflicts, life transitions, self-esteem, trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, emotional healing, spiritual issues, and more. Also, I use EMDR to help you with trauma and childhood experiences.
Dr. Keaton Somerville
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fairfax, VA 22030 (Online Only)
Life can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. I specialize in helping individuals with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief, trauma and PTSD, racial identity concerns, marital conflict, and pregnancy, prenatal, and postpartum concerns. My approach to therapy is integrative and client-centered. I draw on various therapeutic techniques and methods to tailor our sessions to your individual needs, while focusing on your personal goals and values.
Life can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. I specialize in helping individuals with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief, trauma and PTSD, racial identity concerns, marital conflict, and pregnancy, prenatal, and postpartum concerns. My approach to therapy is integrative and client-centered. I draw on various therapeutic techniques and methods to tailor our sessions to your individual needs, while focusing on your personal goals and values.
Teletherapy/In-Person Available. I own and run a private practice in Fairfax, VA- Fairfax Integrative Therapy. Using a strengths-based approach, I help individuals and couples achieve their internal and relational goals. I incorporate attachment based models to help clients build self-awareness as they address issues related to marital conflict, infidelity, difficult life transitions, personal insecurities, anxiety, depression, and trauma. I create a safe space through empathy, patience, and curiosity, while providing each individual and couple concrete strategies and clear feedback that becomes the foundation for lasting change.
Teletherapy/In-Person Available. I own and run a private practice in Fairfax, VA- Fairfax Integrative Therapy. Using a strengths-based approach, I help individuals and couples achieve their internal and relational goals. I incorporate attachment based models to help clients build self-awareness as they address issues related to marital conflict, infidelity, difficult life transitions, personal insecurities, anxiety, depression, and trauma. I create a safe space through empathy, patience, and curiosity, while providing each individual and couple concrete strategies and clear feedback that becomes the foundation for lasting change.
I am married to my high-school sweetheart and just celebrated 14 years of marriage.
Hi there! Congratulations for taking the step to seek counseling. You might be faced with something that you aren't quite sure how to navigate or just need a listening ear outside your circle. I'm happy to help! I am a graduate of Liberty University and have been working in the mental health field since 2008 in different capacities. Most recently including a Director of a mental health agency and now my private practice. I have supervised people in different positions so if your workplace is where your struggle is, let's talk! Sometimes it could be as simple as learning how to communicate better.
I am married to my high-school sweetheart and just celebrated 14 years of marriage.
Hi there! Congratulations for taking the step to seek counseling. You might be faced with something that you aren't quite sure how to navigate or just need a listening ear outside your circle. I'm happy to help! I am a graduate of Liberty University and have been working in the mental health field since 2008 in different capacities. Most recently including a Director of a mental health agency and now my private practice. I have supervised people in different positions so if your workplace is where your struggle is, let's talk! Sometimes it could be as simple as learning how to communicate better.
Kim Arellano
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fairfax, VA 22030 (Online Only)
I enjoy helping adults 25+ who are feeling stuck to find their way forward. In couples therapy, I help you forge a rewarding & resilient relationship by cultivating the right change. In individual therapy, I help adults dealing with psychological distress, relationship trauma, anxiety, and/or depression stemming from issues in family of origin, marriage, immediate family, and workplace. I am trauma-responsive and neurodivergence-informed in all that I do. On a personal note, I’ve been married 26 years, raised 3 young adults, and had a prior career. From this, I draw great empathy, compassion, & encouragement for my clients.
I enjoy helping adults 25+ who are feeling stuck to find their way forward. In couples therapy, I help you forge a rewarding & resilient relationship by cultivating the right change. In individual therapy, I help adults dealing with psychological distress, relationship trauma, anxiety, and/or depression stemming from issues in family of origin, marriage, immediate family, and workplace. I am trauma-responsive and neurodivergence-informed in all that I do. On a personal note, I’ve been married 26 years, raised 3 young adults, and had a prior career. From this, I draw great empathy, compassion, & encouragement for my clients.
We will identify root causes, using an approach that suits you, your situation, and your goals through marital, family, or individual therapy.
There are three certainties in life - death, taxes, and relationships. When the last of relationships are struggling—whether it’s your partner, teenager, or other loved one—it affects every area of your life. Relationships are important to you, or affect someone you love, making conflict all the more confusing and painful, leaving you feeling lost and hurting. When they start to break down, from life stressors, change, or for reasons you don't understand, they can be hard to fix despite your best efforts. Conflict can feel inevitable or repetitive, while deep down all you want is to connect, come close, and love one another.
We will identify root causes, using an approach that suits you, your situation, and your goals through marital, family, or individual therapy.
There are three certainties in life - death, taxes, and relationships. When the last of relationships are struggling—whether it’s your partner, teenager, or other loved one—it affects every area of your life. Relationships are important to you, or affect someone you love, making conflict all the more confusing and painful, leaving you feeling lost and hurting. When they start to break down, from life stressors, change, or for reasons you don't understand, they can be hard to fix despite your best efforts. Conflict can feel inevitable or repetitive, while deep down all you want is to connect, come close, and love one another.
Fairfax Integrative Therapy, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fairfax, VA 22030
We have current openings for family, couple, and individual therapy and for EMDR and Couple Intensives. We are a collaborative practice of Licensed and Resident Marriage and Family Therapists. We come from a warm, direct approach aimed at helping our clients feel comfortable and safe while actively working to meet their goals. Our therapists work from a systemic, strength based approach to treat a variety of issues including mood struggles, relationship and conflict issues, anger management, behavioral issues, trauma, and parenting and family issues. We are licensed to treat clients in VA, DC, MD, NC, and NH.
We have current openings for family, couple, and individual therapy and for EMDR and Couple Intensives. We are a collaborative practice of Licensed and Resident Marriage and Family Therapists. We come from a warm, direct approach aimed at helping our clients feel comfortable and safe while actively working to meet their goals. Our therapists work from a systemic, strength based approach to treat a variety of issues including mood struggles, relationship and conflict issues, anger management, behavioral issues, trauma, and parenting and family issues. We are licensed to treat clients in VA, DC, MD, NC, and NH.
Dr. Sheena Horsford
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Fairfax, VA 22031 (Online Only)
Through couple and family therapy, I help individuals, couples, and families manage their emotions effectively so they are able to communicate them to others. This creates a secure attachment in marriages hurt by infidelity, mistrust, and lack of sexual intimacy. As a licensed marriage and family therapist, you will learn how to have an emotionally safe sexual relationship with your significant other. Continue reading to learn how to book a session with me.
Through couple and family therapy, I help individuals, couples, and families manage their emotions effectively so they are able to communicate them to others. This creates a secure attachment in marriages hurt by infidelity, mistrust, and lack of sexual intimacy. As a licensed marriage and family therapist, you will learn how to have an emotionally safe sexual relationship with your significant other. Continue reading to learn how to book a session with me.
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Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fairfax, VA 22030 (Online Only)
My areas of expertise include trauma, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, suicidal ideation, codependency, addictions, divorce, relationship issues, family conflict, marital problems, parenting, spirituality, coping skills, Christian counseling, intellectual disability, and acculturation.
As a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Virginia, I am dedicated to recognizing the uniqueness of each individual and providing a therapeutic approach that is tailored, supportive, and collaborative. Together, we will work to integrate profound insights and self-awareness into your behavioral patterns, fostering healthier emotional responses. My goal in therapy is to guide you through challenging life experiences that may seem persistent, helping you gain control over your choices, heal from the past, and develop effective coping strategies. This empowerment will enable you to overcome obstacles and reach your full potential.
My areas of expertise include trauma, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, suicidal ideation, codependency, addictions, divorce, relationship issues, family conflict, marital problems, parenting, spirituality, coping skills, Christian counseling, intellectual disability, and acculturation.
As a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Virginia, I am dedicated to recognizing the uniqueness of each individual and providing a therapeutic approach that is tailored, supportive, and collaborative. Together, we will work to integrate profound insights and self-awareness into your behavioral patterns, fostering healthier emotional responses. My goal in therapy is to guide you through challenging life experiences that may seem persistent, helping you gain control over your choices, heal from the past, and develop effective coping strategies. This empowerment will enable you to overcome obstacles and reach your full potential.
Mary Baker
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Fairfax, VA 22030 (Online Only)
Well Marriage Center, LLC offers a " marriage-friendly" approach with this bias: we want your relationship to succeed.
Couples counseling is my specialties and what I do almost exclusively. I've trained under renowned family therapist Louise Guerney in order to provide the most successful and practical relationship and/or parental enhancement possible for you as a couple. Often this doesn't require many years of therapy. What I tell couples all the time is this, "what may seem hopeless at the beginning is actually very changeable." I utilize a positive, values-driven approach to help couples create a relationship where both partners feel honored and respected.
Well Marriage Center, LLC offers a " marriage-friendly" approach with this bias: we want your relationship to succeed.
Couples counseling is my specialties and what I do almost exclusively. I've trained under renowned family therapist Louise Guerney in order to provide the most successful and practical relationship and/or parental enhancement possible for you as a couple. Often this doesn't require many years of therapy. What I tell couples all the time is this, "what may seem hopeless at the beginning is actually very changeable." I utilize a positive, values-driven approach to help couples create a relationship where both partners feel honored and respected.
Are you feeling like a piece of your life puzzle just doesn't fit right? Maybe you're struggling to navigate relationships or wondering how to find more joy in the next chapter of your life. Hi, I'm Taylor Wardle, a Marriage and Family Therapy Resident at Group Therapy Associates. My passion lies in helping individuals, families, and couples uncover the patterns that get in the way of their fulfillment. Together, we'll explore your connections to others and find the shifts needed to align your life with your aspirations.
Are you feeling like a piece of your life puzzle just doesn't fit right? Maybe you're struggling to navigate relationships or wondering how to find more joy in the next chapter of your life. Hi, I'm Taylor Wardle, a Marriage and Family Therapy Resident at Group Therapy Associates. My passion lies in helping individuals, families, and couples uncover the patterns that get in the way of their fulfillment. Together, we'll explore your connections to others and find the shifts needed to align your life with your aspirations.
I specialize in psychological testing and evaluation of children, adolescents and adults to assess intellectual, educational, personality, emotional, and behavioral functioning. I offer ADHD, LD, GT (AAP), and ED evaluations for purposes of school placement, as well as special education services and accommodations, including on standardized tests such as the SAT, ACT, LSAT, GRE, GMAT and MCAT. I provide forensic services which include court evaluations and child custody evaluations, and therapy services include individual, marital, and family therapy.
I specialize in psychological testing and evaluation of children, adolescents and adults to assess intellectual, educational, personality, emotional, and behavioral functioning. I offer ADHD, LD, GT (AAP), and ED evaluations for purposes of school placement, as well as special education services and accommodations, including on standardized tests such as the SAT, ACT, LSAT, GRE, GMAT and MCAT. I provide forensic services which include court evaluations and child custody evaluations, and therapy services include individual, marital, and family therapy.
Arianne Anderson
Resident in Marriage and Family Therapy, MA
Verified Verified
Fairfax, VA 22030 (Online Only)
I see teens, adults, couples, and families, and my focus areas include anxiety, eating disorders, prenatal and postpartum, trauma, PTSD, depression, life transitions, marital and pre marital issues, sex, infidelity, codependency, parenting, self-esteem, self-harm, and borderline personality disorder. Additionally, I dedicated three years to a research study focused on enhancing resiliency for military families after deployment, and find great fulfillment in working with veterans.
I see teens, adults, couples, and families, and my focus areas include anxiety, eating disorders, prenatal and postpartum, trauma, PTSD, depression, life transitions, marital and pre marital issues, sex, infidelity, codependency, parenting, self-esteem, self-harm, and borderline personality disorder. Additionally, I dedicated three years to a research study focused on enhancing resiliency for military families after deployment, and find great fulfillment in working with veterans.
Jennifer Parrella - Decoding Relationships, LLC
Counselor, MS, LPC, LCMHC, NCC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Fairfax, VA 22030 (Online Only)
I offer individual, couples, marriage, family, group, & workplace therapy.
I believe individuals, couples, & families can adjust their communication and patterns to improve their lives and relationships. My approach is compassionate yet honest & straightforward. I teach healthy patterns to replace negative ones. I take a pro-relationship, trauma informed, approach to all relationships, helping people and their loved ones make changes in order to feel closer and happier together. Feel free to reach out via email or phone at any time w/ questions or to schedule an appt. I am accepting new clients and offer day & evening virtual hours M-F. Sessions & paperwork are facilitated via confidential web-portal.
I offer individual, couples, marriage, family, group, & workplace therapy.
I believe individuals, couples, & families can adjust their communication and patterns to improve their lives and relationships. My approach is compassionate yet honest & straightforward. I teach healthy patterns to replace negative ones. I take a pro-relationship, trauma informed, approach to all relationships, helping people and their loved ones make changes in order to feel closer and happier together. Feel free to reach out via email or phone at any time w/ questions or to schedule an appt. I am accepting new clients and offer day & evening virtual hours M-F. Sessions & paperwork are facilitated via confidential web-portal.
In addition to a doctorate in counseling from George Washington University, my education and training includes post doctoral studies in marriage and family therapy at Virginia Tech, pscyhodrama, neurolinguistics programming, hypnotherapy, cognitive behavioral (CBT) and solution-focused therapy.
I created and direct The ADHD College Success Guidance Program to help high school and college students succeed academically and grow successful careers. We offer college readiness/success training, individual, family, and group therapy, parent education/support, and academic coaching. These services are designed and integrated around a unique model developed during my 30+ years of clinical and research activities with people who have ADHD.
In addition to a doctorate in counseling from George Washington University, my education and training includes post doctoral studies in marriage and family therapy at Virginia Tech, pscyhodrama, neurolinguistics programming, hypnotherapy, cognitive behavioral (CBT) and solution-focused therapy.
I created and direct The ADHD College Success Guidance Program to help high school and college students succeed academically and grow successful careers. We offer college readiness/success training, individual, family, and group therapy, parent education/support, and academic coaching. These services are designed and integrated around a unique model developed during my 30+ years of clinical and research activities with people who have ADHD.
As a psychotherapist, Frank Roberts has a deeply rooted commitment to help his clients expand the boundaries of their possibilities. He is especially skilled in helping people overcome the difficulties which block their growth, health and happiness, whether they emerge in marriage, sex, career, parenting, friendship, or self esteem. For his many years of experience, Mr. Roberts has developed specialized skills which connect people with their inner resources – their dreams, urges, courage and intelligence.
As a psychotherapist, Frank Roberts has a deeply rooted commitment to help his clients expand the boundaries of their possibilities. He is especially skilled in helping people overcome the difficulties which block their growth, health and happiness, whether they emerge in marriage, sex, career, parenting, friendship, or self esteem. For his many years of experience, Mr. Roberts has developed specialized skills which connect people with their inner resources – their dreams, urges, courage and intelligence.
Life is a journey where we are not alone. Family, friends, and acquaintances play a key role at different moments. Communication is key to identifying our challenges and opportunities and I speak your language. I am committed to understanding what you are going through and jointly designing a plan that is suited to your needs. As we go through life we face changes and there are phases that may prove challenging for us. Going to college, having a child, moving, marriage, divorce, career changes, etc. Are you feeling overwhelmed? Talking will help.
Life is a journey where we are not alone. Family, friends, and acquaintances play a key role at different moments. Communication is key to identifying our challenges and opportunities and I speak your language. I am committed to understanding what you are going through and jointly designing a plan that is suited to your needs. As we go through life we face changes and there are phases that may prove challenging for us. Going to college, having a child, moving, marriage, divorce, career changes, etc. Are you feeling overwhelmed? Talking will help.
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Marriage Counseling Therapists
How does marriage counseling work?
Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.
How long does marriage counseling typically last?
Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.
Is marriage counseling effective?
Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.
Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?
Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.