Female Therapists in Falls Church, VA
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Karen L Hahn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Falls Church, VA 22043
My work with adults includes those with a trauma history, depression, anxiety, grief, relational issues, somatic symptoms with no medical explanation, feeling stuck or sensing that something is just “not right”, as well as healthcare providers & other first responders who have experienced increased stress during the COVID crisis. My experience with children includes those with a trauma history, adoption, depression, anxiety, emotional dysregulation, divorce, school refusal, low self-esteem, difficult peer & family relationships, immigration, & cross-cultural adjustments.
My work with adults includes those with a trauma history, depression, anxiety, grief, relational issues, somatic symptoms with no medical explanation, feeling stuck or sensing that something is just “not right”, as well as healthcare providers & other first responders who have experienced increased stress during the COVID crisis. My experience with children includes those with a trauma history, adoption, depression, anxiety, emotional dysregulation, divorce, school refusal, low self-esteem, difficult peer & family relationships, immigration, & cross-cultural adjustments.
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Margaret L Veatch
Psychologist, PsyD, HSPP
Verified Verified
Falls Church, VA 22046 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
If you need someone to listen, you are welcome. My background includes nursing and social work, in addition to clinical psychology, and I have more than twenty years of experience with complex clinical issues. My professional experience enables me to work with general adjustment concerns, as well as with mental health diagnoses. For the last few years I have been offering teletherapy, exclusively. My particular interest is in working with older people, with the help of strategies from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
If you need someone to listen, you are welcome. My background includes nursing and social work, in addition to clinical psychology, and I have more than twenty years of experience with complex clinical issues. My professional experience enables me to work with general adjustment concerns, as well as with mental health diagnoses. For the last few years I have been offering teletherapy, exclusively. My particular interest is in working with older people, with the help of strategies from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
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Whether you are a child, teenager, or adult of any age, struggling with anxiety, sadness, grief, or trauma, whatever it is that brings you here, welcome. When we reach a crossroads or struggle to move forward, therapy can broaden our perspectives and offer new insights. As we take what we learn in therapy and apply it in our lives, we can begin to feel different: lighter, richer, fuller. It can feel like we are opening a window to allow more oxygen and light to enter.
Whether you are a child, teenager, or adult of any age, struggling with anxiety, sadness, grief, or trauma, whatever it is that brings you here, welcome. When we reach a crossroads or struggle to move forward, therapy can broaden our perspectives and offer new insights. As we take what we learn in therapy and apply it in our lives, we can begin to feel different: lighter, richer, fuller. It can feel like we are opening a window to allow more oxygen and light to enter.
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Jacintha Carson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Falls Church, VA 22046 (Online Only)
Immediate daytime openings! Are you seeking to reduce anxiety and stress, or going through grief/loss? Are you a perfectionist or people pleaser feeling burnt out? I help clients ages 8-70 work through difficult life transitions such as going to college, job stress or career exploration/change, self-esteem and identity exploration, relationship issues and finding work/life/social balance. I use a strengths-based approach to improve clients’ thought processes, physical health, sleep hygiene and social connections. If you are wanting to lead a more fulfilled life where you feelempowered to reach your goals, I can help!
Immediate daytime openings! Are you seeking to reduce anxiety and stress, or going through grief/loss? Are you a perfectionist or people pleaser feeling burnt out? I help clients ages 8-70 work through difficult life transitions such as going to college, job stress or career exploration/change, self-esteem and identity exploration, relationship issues and finding work/life/social balance. I use a strengths-based approach to improve clients’ thought processes, physical health, sleep hygiene and social connections. If you are wanting to lead a more fulfilled life where you feelempowered to reach your goals, I can help!
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At Think Happy Live Healthy, I provide individual psychotherapy to children (ages 7 and over), adolescents, and young adults who may struggle with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, emotional regulation, ADHD, executive functioning difficulties, and life transitions. I also specialize in administering psychological evaluations and leading psychoeducational groups. I utilize a strength-based and holistic approach when working with my clients. I incorporate elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing into sessions.
At Think Happy Live Healthy, I provide individual psychotherapy to children (ages 7 and over), adolescents, and young adults who may struggle with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, emotional regulation, ADHD, executive functioning difficulties, and life transitions. I also specialize in administering psychological evaluations and leading psychoeducational groups. I utilize a strength-based and holistic approach when working with my clients. I incorporate elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing into sessions.
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Jeanne B Evans
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Falls Church, VA 22044
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and I see myself as a psychological and spiritual midwife assisting clients in the birthing of new dimensions of themselves in the on-going process of personal transformation. My areas of specialty include: Grief/Loss, Depression, Anxiety and Relationship issues. An effective way I have found to work with many of my clients is through the use of bibliotherapy. I am also a deep believer in the value of cultivating silence into one's life and have offered day-long retreats entitled: Tilling One's Soil, Cultivating One's Soul; and Reclaiming Ember Days.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and I see myself as a psychological and spiritual midwife assisting clients in the birthing of new dimensions of themselves in the on-going process of personal transformation. My areas of specialty include: Grief/Loss, Depression, Anxiety and Relationship issues. An effective way I have found to work with many of my clients is through the use of bibliotherapy. I am also a deep believer in the value of cultivating silence into one's life and have offered day-long retreats entitled: Tilling One's Soil, Cultivating One's Soul; and Reclaiming Ember Days.
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Laura Phillips
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Falls Church, VA 22044
At some point or another, each of us comes up against sticking points, loss of direction, or painful experiences. It is not always the case that "time heals all wounds." Unresolved issues can impact us over our lifetime. Therapy is one tool to help you unlock your inner strengths for healing and growth. You may be seeking help for your child or teen or trying to understand and support your child better. You may be looking to start therapy for yourself either for the first time or after a long treatment history. Whatever brings you into my office, together we will work to find your unique path to your goals.
At some point or another, each of us comes up against sticking points, loss of direction, or painful experiences. It is not always the case that "time heals all wounds." Unresolved issues can impact us over our lifetime. Therapy is one tool to help you unlock your inner strengths for healing and growth. You may be seeking help for your child or teen or trying to understand and support your child better. You may be looking to start therapy for yourself either for the first time or after a long treatment history. Whatever brings you into my office, together we will work to find your unique path to your goals.
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Spanish speaking services available! Opening up to someone about what is causing you pain can be a challenge. You don’t have to be alone in the process. By working through a collaborative approach, together we will identify skills that will bring about positive change to help reach your goals. I am here to partner with you as you work towards healing. My goal is to provide a warm and supportive environment in which you will feel heard and foster self-growth. I support youth and adults during life transitions, social anxiety, self-esteem, and emotional or behavioral concerns.
Spanish speaking services available! Opening up to someone about what is causing you pain can be a challenge. You don’t have to be alone in the process. By working through a collaborative approach, together we will identify skills that will bring about positive change to help reach your goals. I am here to partner with you as you work towards healing. My goal is to provide a warm and supportive environment in which you will feel heard and foster self-growth. I support youth and adults during life transitions, social anxiety, self-esteem, and emotional or behavioral concerns.
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Taking the first step isn't easy, but difficult first steps can pay off. Interviewing therapists to find someone right for you is a meaningful first step. I provide individual, couples and family therapy in a safe, supportive space. In that space, we will work together to discover what your life is trying to teach you, so you can progress toward creating a life you love. I welcome the opportunity to work with you.
Taking the first step isn't easy, but difficult first steps can pay off. Interviewing therapists to find someone right for you is a meaningful first step. I provide individual, couples and family therapy in a safe, supportive space. In that space, we will work together to discover what your life is trying to teach you, so you can progress toward creating a life you love. I welcome the opportunity to work with you.
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As a graduate counselor currently pursuing my Master's degree at Walden University, I am dedicated to supporting individuals on their journey toward mental and emotional well-being. My approach is client-centered, focusing on creating a safe and compassionate space where clients feel heard and valued. I am passionate about helping others navigate life's challenges, build resilience, and achieve their personal goals.
As a graduate counselor currently pursuing my Master's degree at Walden University, I am dedicated to supporting individuals on their journey toward mental and emotional well-being. My approach is client-centered, focusing on creating a safe and compassionate space where clients feel heard and valued. I am passionate about helping others navigate life's challenges, build resilience, and achieve their personal goals.
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I am deeply committed to providing a space in which clients feel seen, heard, and supported along their path of self-inquiry, growth, and healing. I strive to highlight the strengths of each client while providing a warm, non-judgmental, and open space for them to explore and connect with themselves. The development of self-awareness is essential to this process and with an extensive background in teaching yoga, I often utilize breathwork and mindfulness modalities to equip clients with tools for self-regulation, self-compassion, and tending to the ever-changing needs of their body, mind, and heart.
I am deeply committed to providing a space in which clients feel seen, heard, and supported along their path of self-inquiry, growth, and healing. I strive to highlight the strengths of each client while providing a warm, non-judgmental, and open space for them to explore and connect with themselves. The development of self-awareness is essential to this process and with an extensive background in teaching yoga, I often utilize breathwork and mindfulness modalities to equip clients with tools for self-regulation, self-compassion, and tending to the ever-changing needs of their body, mind, and heart.
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Jessica Stoler
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCTP-II
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Falls Church, VA 22043 (Online Only)
The most courageous thing we can do is to learn, rather unlearn, behaviors and patterns that are no longer serving us. My expertise is in helping adults and children unlearn patterns from Trauma, Anxiety, and Substance Abuse in order to drastically improve your quality of life. I am experienced in working with marginalized populations as well as the general public.
The most courageous thing we can do is to learn, rather unlearn, behaviors and patterns that are no longer serving us. My expertise is in helping adults and children unlearn patterns from Trauma, Anxiety, and Substance Abuse in order to drastically improve your quality of life. I am experienced in working with marginalized populations as well as the general public.
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Izabela Osiniecka
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Falls Church, VA 22046
Izabela Osiniecka is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Virginia. She received both her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Community Action and Social Change and her Master of Social Work at the University of Michigan. She has experience working with adults with acute and chronic psychiatric disorders such as depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders. Izabela has worked in short-term and long-term inpatient hospitals as well as college settings.
Izabela Osiniecka is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Virginia. She received both her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Community Action and Social Change and her Master of Social Work at the University of Michigan. She has experience working with adults with acute and chronic psychiatric disorders such as depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders. Izabela has worked in short-term and long-term inpatient hospitals as well as college settings.
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It's the time of year for change, growth, and resolutions! Accepting Clients! Are you not feeling like yourself, dealing with stress in this post-COVID haze, or would like to process anxiety? Therapy is a great way to deal with the things that happen in your life and I would like to walk through this journey with you. I work with teens and adults who are suffering from anxiety and depression along with other issues such as emotional regulation, attachment, behavioral issues, transitions, and impulse control disorders.
It's the time of year for change, growth, and resolutions! Accepting Clients! Are you not feeling like yourself, dealing with stress in this post-COVID haze, or would like to process anxiety? Therapy is a great way to deal with the things that happen in your life and I would like to walk through this journey with you. I work with teens and adults who are suffering from anxiety and depression along with other issues such as emotional regulation, attachment, behavioral issues, transitions, and impulse control disorders.
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Magaly Schaeffer, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MBA, LPC, SPANISH, VA & DC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Falls Church, VA 22046 (Online Only)
If you tend to get easily triggered by your past negative experiences and live in constant anxiety/depression without being able to control your emotions, you might suffer from trauma. If you are depressed, arguing with your partner all the time, feeling trapped, disconnected, misunderstood, and sad. And, If your relationship is no longer working, and you think that perhaps the only solution is separation, there is hope and help for it. Using Imago Therapy, EMDR, and Sensorimotor Therapy, clients can process, overcome and integrate all these issues and live a happy and fulfilled life.
If you tend to get easily triggered by your past negative experiences and live in constant anxiety/depression without being able to control your emotions, you might suffer from trauma. If you are depressed, arguing with your partner all the time, feeling trapped, disconnected, misunderstood, and sad. And, If your relationship is no longer working, and you think that perhaps the only solution is separation, there is hope and help for it. Using Imago Therapy, EMDR, and Sensorimotor Therapy, clients can process, overcome and integrate all these issues and live a happy and fulfilled life.
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Marlene Joan Drucker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, L, C, S, W
Verified Verified
Falls Church, VA 22046
I have been in private practice for over 40 years. I tend to be warm, interactive and empathic with my clients as I believe a successful outcome is based on positive regard and trust between client and therapist. I am Humanistic and client centered in my approach, I believe that therapy is an ideal means to fully imagine one's potential and vision for a healthy, happy, and productive future however that is defined by the client.
I have been in private practice for over 40 years. I tend to be warm, interactive and empathic with my clients as I believe a successful outcome is based on positive regard and trust between client and therapist. I am Humanistic and client centered in my approach, I believe that therapy is an ideal means to fully imagine one's potential and vision for a healthy, happy, and productive future however that is defined by the client.
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Every person has their own path to take, and if you are ready to start your journey, I would be honored to take it with you. I specialize in working with individuals and couples. My areas of concentrations are in trauma, depression, anxiety, and LGBTQ individuals. I received my MSW from Gallaudet University and have been a LCSW since 2003. I am a trained Hypnotherapist, and have been Certified in Trauma, and Grief and loss. I use a variety of approaches to help clients resolve areas of concern and embrace their new and better future.
Every person has their own path to take, and if you are ready to start your journey, I would be honored to take it with you. I specialize in working with individuals and couples. My areas of concentrations are in trauma, depression, anxiety, and LGBTQ individuals. I received my MSW from Gallaudet University and have been a LCSW since 2003. I am a trained Hypnotherapist, and have been Certified in Trauma, and Grief and loss. I use a variety of approaches to help clients resolve areas of concern and embrace their new and better future.
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Jordi Izzard
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Falls Church, VA 22046
Jordi Izzard, NCC, LPC, grew up an American in South East Asia, received her undergraduate education at Duke University, worked in Corporate America for a decade, all prior to obtaining her Master's degree in Community Counseling (her true passion) from Marymount University. As a Licensed Counselor at Sunstone Counseling, Jordi works collaboratively with clients, helping them to reflect on experiences and to face life's challenges in ways that bring them to greater self-awareness and deserved contentment.
Jordi Izzard, NCC, LPC, grew up an American in South East Asia, received her undergraduate education at Duke University, worked in Corporate America for a decade, all prior to obtaining her Master's degree in Community Counseling (her true passion) from Marymount University. As a Licensed Counselor at Sunstone Counseling, Jordi works collaboratively with clients, helping them to reflect on experiences and to face life's challenges in ways that bring them to greater self-awareness and deserved contentment.
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Sometimes it can be difficult to take the first step to seek help for the emotional and behavioral challenges that may be impacting your child and/or family. I will offer a safe and compassionate environment to explore these issues and start the therapeutic work towards wellness. My practice focuses on working with children, adolescents, and families. I have extensive experience with children and teenagers with a broad variety of issues including depression, anxiety, eating disorders, poor self-esteem, ADHD, psychosis, self-injurious behavior, and emotional and behavioral dysregulation.
Sometimes it can be difficult to take the first step to seek help for the emotional and behavioral challenges that may be impacting your child and/or family. I will offer a safe and compassionate environment to explore these issues and start the therapeutic work towards wellness. My practice focuses on working with children, adolescents, and families. I have extensive experience with children and teenagers with a broad variety of issues including depression, anxiety, eating disorders, poor self-esteem, ADHD, psychosis, self-injurious behavior, and emotional and behavioral dysregulation.
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I am a Johns Hopkins-trained, board certified licensed clinical psychologist with expertise in providing evidence-based treatment of depression, anxiety, mood, life adjustment & stress, and substance use in kids, teens, and adults of the highest quality. Many clients come to see me when they are struggling with life, self-worth, identity, relationships, and finding a sense of meaning and purpose through it all.
I am a Johns Hopkins-trained, board certified licensed clinical psychologist with expertise in providing evidence-based treatment of depression, anxiety, mood, life adjustment & stress, and substance use in kids, teens, and adults of the highest quality. Many clients come to see me when they are struggling with life, self-worth, identity, relationships, and finding a sense of meaning and purpose through it all.
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Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.