Marriage Counseling Therapists in Falls Church, VA
Lisa Glantz Prickett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Falls Church, VA 22046 (Online Only)
Are you struggling with transitions in your life? Do you have difficulties in your personal and professional relationships? Feeling unheard or under-appreciated? Are your roles in your marriage and family overwhelming you and draining your energy? Healthy communication skills can protect a marriage. Seeking help can be difficult but we all benefit from non-judgmental and safe spaces to explore our thoughts and feelings. Whether you're looking for individual therapy, more effective parenting skills, or help managing a separation and divorce, having a wise & objective therapist can ease the process.
Are you struggling with transitions in your life? Do you have difficulties in your personal and professional relationships? Feeling unheard or under-appreciated? Are your roles in your marriage and family overwhelming you and draining your energy? Healthy communication skills can protect a marriage. Seeking help can be difficult but we all benefit from non-judgmental and safe spaces to explore our thoughts and feelings. Whether you're looking for individual therapy, more effective parenting skills, or help managing a separation and divorce, having a wise & objective therapist can ease the process.
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.
As a therapist with over 30 years of clinical experience, I create a safe, empathic environment for you, helping you to weather difficult life circumstances and to understand and cope with overwhelming feelings. My specialities are marital and family therapy, play therapy, addiction and substance abuse assessment and treatment and Interventions.
The greatest solace for interpersonal turmoil often lies in having someone to listen carefully, thoughtfully and empathically and to collaborate in working toward positive change. This is my goal with all clients.
As a therapist with over 30 years of clinical experience, I create a safe, empathic environment for you, helping you to weather difficult life circumstances and to understand and cope with overwhelming feelings. My specialities are marital and family therapy, play therapy, addiction and substance abuse assessment and treatment and Interventions.
The greatest solace for interpersonal turmoil often lies in having someone to listen carefully, thoughtfully and empathically and to collaborate in working toward positive change. This is my goal with all clients.
Beth D. Pascoe, LCSW, CSAT
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Falls Church, VA 22046
There are times when healing the marriage isn't possible, when active addiction or abuse continue to destroy the bond and safety in the relationship.
I specialize in anxiety disorders, trauma, couples therapy and sex/love addiction (affair recovery, porn addiction, serial affairs). I have extensive training in the field of cognitive behavior therapy, the "gold standard" in treating anxiety disorders. I have post-graduate training in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, a researched-based couples therapy with high success rate. EFT can help you understand the negative cycle creating distance and conflict in your relationship. I am also a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist.
There are times when healing the marriage isn't possible, when active addiction or abuse continue to destroy the bond and safety in the relationship.
I specialize in anxiety disorders, trauma, couples therapy and sex/love addiction (affair recovery, porn addiction, serial affairs). I have extensive training in the field of cognitive behavior therapy, the "gold standard" in treating anxiety disorders. I have post-graduate training in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, a researched-based couples therapy with high success rate. EFT can help you understand the negative cycle creating distance and conflict in your relationship. I am also a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist.
I welcome couples as well, together we work through marital discord, infidelity concerns, intimacy and communication issues.
I provide my clients with a safe, judgement-free environment so they feel supported from the first point of contact throughout our therapeutic relationship. I value individual differences in each of my clients and provide space for them to be who they are. Being unedited and open with oneself is essential for understanding the sources of anxiety, depression, relationship issues and other concerns. I work with adolescents and adults. Some of my specialties are: depression, relationship issues, life transitions, overwhelm, PMADs, grief and loss, trauma, and life transitions.
I welcome couples as well, together we work through marital discord, infidelity concerns, intimacy and communication issues.
I provide my clients with a safe, judgement-free environment so they feel supported from the first point of contact throughout our therapeutic relationship. I value individual differences in each of my clients and provide space for them to be who they are. Being unedited and open with oneself is essential for understanding the sources of anxiety, depression, relationship issues and other concerns. I work with adolescents and adults. Some of my specialties are: depression, relationship issues, life transitions, overwhelm, PMADs, grief and loss, trauma, and life transitions.
I see adults and adolescents of any age . I see quite a few couples and families to work through marital or parenting problems. Most of my clients are seeking insight about how to approach their problems in new ways, to acquire new understandings which enable them to see possibilities that may have been elusive to them without the added input of an experienced therapist. I have tried to develop a style that focuses on how to help people develop their capacity to tune in more deeply to their own inner awareness and knowledge, to see options that were previously unseen.
I see adults and adolescents of any age . I see quite a few couples and families to work through marital or parenting problems. Most of my clients are seeking insight about how to approach their problems in new ways, to acquire new understandings which enable them to see possibilities that may have been elusive to them without the added input of an experienced therapist. I have tried to develop a style that focuses on how to help people develop their capacity to tune in more deeply to their own inner awareness and knowledge, to see options that were previously unseen.
Jessica MacNair
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
17 Endorsed
Falls Church, VA 22046
I have found that each intensive (2-3hrs) can equal MONTHS of marriage counseling, and that this format allows for greater exploration & resolution, in a significantly shorter amount of time and overall less cost.
As an LPC with two decades of experience, I feel honored to be able to work with many different clients during what is often a vulnerable time. I bring empathy and compassion to therapy sessions, which may focus on trauma, postpartum mood disorders, eating disorders, infertility and addictions. I work with grief & loss, including pregnancy and child loss. I specialize in navigating relationship crises, infidelity and narcissistic abuse. I am an LGBTQ+ affirming therapist who is passionate about working with marginalized people. I am the founder of Falls Church Wellness Center (established 2013), a mental & physical health facility.
I have found that each intensive (2-3hrs) can equal MONTHS of marriage counseling, and that this format allows for greater exploration & resolution, in a significantly shorter amount of time and overall less cost.
As an LPC with two decades of experience, I feel honored to be able to work with many different clients during what is often a vulnerable time. I bring empathy and compassion to therapy sessions, which may focus on trauma, postpartum mood disorders, eating disorders, infertility and addictions. I work with grief & loss, including pregnancy and child loss. I specialize in navigating relationship crises, infidelity and narcissistic abuse. I am an LGBTQ+ affirming therapist who is passionate about working with marginalized people. I am the founder of Falls Church Wellness Center (established 2013), a mental & physical health facility.
Phyllis Fortunato
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Falls Church, VA 22046
Pre- marital counseling and assessments can help you get off to a good start and stay on track.
I am available for tele-therapy sessions at this time using a secure platform. As a Licensed Professional Counselor in Northern Virginia for 20 years, I attend to many areas of mental health including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, career problems, grief, trauma, and life phases that are challenging. I have a collaborative, pragmatic, respectful counseling style that promotes self reflection, understanding and tolerance.
Pre- marital counseling and assessments can help you get off to a good start and stay on track.
I am available for tele-therapy sessions at this time using a secure platform. As a Licensed Professional Counselor in Northern Virginia for 20 years, I attend to many areas of mental health including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, career problems, grief, trauma, and life phases that are challenging. I have a collaborative, pragmatic, respectful counseling style that promotes self reflection, understanding and tolerance.
I am an licensed independent clinical social work in the Commonwealth of Virginia. I have worked on inpatient hospitals and outpatient therapy. I believe that therapy is an important part of the journey into wellness and self-actualization. I value authentic and genuine connection with my clients. My work aims to assist people in vulnerable times. I partner with you on this journey. Do you have work related stress? Have you been in a difficult transition? Do you have marital or couples issues? Do you suffer from anxiety, depression and adjustment issues? I can help.
I am an licensed independent clinical social work in the Commonwealth of Virginia. I have worked on inpatient hospitals and outpatient therapy. I believe that therapy is an important part of the journey into wellness and self-actualization. I value authentic and genuine connection with my clients. My work aims to assist people in vulnerable times. I partner with you on this journey. Do you have work related stress? Have you been in a difficult transition? Do you have marital or couples issues? Do you suffer from anxiety, depression and adjustment issues? I can help.
I have significant experience with depression, anxiety disorders, PTSD, marital therapy, change of life issues, parenting, self-esteem, and personality disorders.
I believe that for every person is unique and treatment solutions should be tailored to meet these individual needs.I stress creating a comfortable-judgement free environment to maximize trust and comfort in the therapeutic relationship. Within the safety of a trusting and respectful therapeutic relationship lies the power to overcome the most seemingly overwhelming obstacles.
I have significant experience with depression, anxiety disorders, PTSD, marital therapy, change of life issues, parenting, self-esteem, and personality disorders.
I believe that for every person is unique and treatment solutions should be tailored to meet these individual needs.I stress creating a comfortable-judgement free environment to maximize trust and comfort in the therapeutic relationship. Within the safety of a trusting and respectful therapeutic relationship lies the power to overcome the most seemingly overwhelming obstacles.
Choosing a therapist can be hard, there are hundreds of websites & online profiles to sift through, it can feel so difficult to find the right therapist for you! With that in mind, I’ve listed some of the areas I specialize in and some of the most common reasons clients choose me as their therapist: Anxiety • Depression.• Stress, loss, & anxiety related to infertility • Work Stress • Relationship or marriage difficulties. • Postpartum depression or anxiety • Miscarriage or pregnancy loss • Life transitions• Perfectionism or low self-esteem• Feeling stuck • Pre- Marital Counseling • Parenting • ADHD
Choosing a therapist can be hard, there are hundreds of websites & online profiles to sift through, it can feel so difficult to find the right therapist for you! With that in mind, I’ve listed some of the areas I specialize in and some of the most common reasons clients choose me as their therapist: Anxiety • Depression.• Stress, loss, & anxiety related to infertility • Work Stress • Relationship or marriage difficulties. • Postpartum depression or anxiety • Miscarriage or pregnancy loss • Life transitions• Perfectionism or low self-esteem• Feeling stuck • Pre- Marital Counseling • Parenting • ADHD
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Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, EMDR, IFS, AEDP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Falls Church, VA 22046
If you are facing a crisis or difficult time, are tired of being in pain, not find what you want or need, don't know what to do with your partner, child, boss...situation, or simply want to improve your life, contact me. I will help you change your life! I work with depression & anxiety, trauma, relationships therapy (dating, marriage & couples counseling, intimacy problems), eating disorders & body image and healthy eating, maternity and postpartum, parenting and attachment, and grief due to break-ups, perinatal loss, and divorce. I am also devoted to the field of positive psychology and support people during common life transitions.
If you are facing a crisis or difficult time, are tired of being in pain, not find what you want or need, don't know what to do with your partner, child, boss...situation, or simply want to improve your life, contact me. I will help you change your life! I work with depression & anxiety, trauma, relationships therapy (dating, marriage & couples counseling, intimacy problems), eating disorders & body image and healthy eating, maternity and postpartum, parenting and attachment, and grief due to break-ups, perinatal loss, and divorce. I am also devoted to the field of positive psychology and support people during common life transitions.
For couples, I utilize The Gottman Method, assisting pre marital and marital couples who are at decision points, dealing with repetitive conflict, and seeking deeper connection.
As your therapist, I provide a warm and supportive space where you can talk freely without being judged. I won't just sit there – instead, I'll ask questions, offer suggestions, and reflect on what you share. Together, we'll work on dealing with the things that are bothering you in your everyday life, be it challenges with relationships, work, or family. Whether our work is one-on-one, with you two as a couple, my clients gain valuable insights and practical tools to get unstuck and move forward. Imagine leaving each session feeling understood, empowered, and equipped to navigate life with confidence.
For couples, I utilize The Gottman Method, assisting pre marital and marital couples who are at decision points, dealing with repetitive conflict, and seeking deeper connection.
As your therapist, I provide a warm and supportive space where you can talk freely without being judged. I won't just sit there – instead, I'll ask questions, offer suggestions, and reflect on what you share. Together, we'll work on dealing with the things that are bothering you in your everyday life, be it challenges with relationships, work, or family. Whether our work is one-on-one, with you two as a couple, my clients gain valuable insights and practical tools to get unstuck and move forward. Imagine leaving each session feeling understood, empowered, and equipped to navigate life with confidence.
I have worked with clients experiencing a wide range of struggles including depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, relationship issues, grief and loss, career challenges, marital problems, trauma, secuality, PTSD and personality disorders.
Finding someone to share your experiences with, whom you can trust is an important step in your journey. I believe challenging times and experiences offer you the greatest potential to create the life you have wanted and dreamt of. While reaching out for help is often the first and most difficult steps to initiating change in our lives and moving toward wholeness, I am so glad that you are here!
I have worked with clients experiencing a wide range of struggles including depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, relationship issues, grief and loss, career challenges, marital problems, trauma, secuality, PTSD and personality disorders.
Finding someone to share your experiences with, whom you can trust is an important step in your journey. I believe challenging times and experiences offer you the greatest potential to create the life you have wanted and dreamt of. While reaching out for help is often the first and most difficult steps to initiating change in our lives and moving toward wholeness, I am so glad that you are here!
Kimberly Anderson
Resident in Counseling, MFA, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Falls Church, VA 22046
I am trained to work within family dynamics, marriage, partnerships, poly-relationships, as well as individual clients.
Congratulations on your first step! Knowing you deserve help and you can't do it alone is a big deal. Finding a therapist is a daunting task. I invite you to be very introspective and know what you want when looking for a good match. I specialize in a few unique topics, which might be just what you are looking for. I also offer couples counseling intensives, alongside another therapist, for those in need of a more focused and concentrated format. Each intensive (2-4hrs long) can equal several months of marriage counseling, and that this format allows for greater exploration & resolution, in a significantly shorter amount of time.
I am trained to work within family dynamics, marriage, partnerships, poly-relationships, as well as individual clients.
Congratulations on your first step! Knowing you deserve help and you can't do it alone is a big deal. Finding a therapist is a daunting task. I invite you to be very introspective and know what you want when looking for a good match. I specialize in a few unique topics, which might be just what you are looking for. I also offer couples counseling intensives, alongside another therapist, for those in need of a more focused and concentrated format. Each intensive (2-4hrs long) can equal several months of marriage counseling, and that this format allows for greater exploration & resolution, in a significantly shorter amount of time.
As a Resident in Marriage and Family Therapy, I specialize in working with couples, parents, and other family configurations. Many couples come to me wanting to learn to communicate and understand each other's perspectives, longing to restore a connection they seem to have lost. Parents come looking for assistance to bring structure and harmony to their home, often struggling with neurodiversity factors and behavior challenges. I also see individuals wanting to make sense of their past and resolve the effects of trauma and life challenges.
As a Resident in Marriage and Family Therapy, I specialize in working with couples, parents, and other family configurations. Many couples come to me wanting to learn to communicate and understand each other's perspectives, longing to restore a connection they seem to have lost. Parents come looking for assistance to bring structure and harmony to their home, often struggling with neurodiversity factors and behavior challenges. I also see individuals wanting to make sense of their past and resolve the effects of trauma and life challenges.
Hello and welcome. Finding a therapist can be a daunting process as you search for a person who will meet you or your family's needs for counseling expertise. To aid with this, here is a mini bio of my practice and training. Please see my website, www.kristahummer.com for further information. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist that works with children, adults, families, and couples to aid in growth, healing, and life transitions.
Hello and welcome. Finding a therapist can be a daunting process as you search for a person who will meet you or your family's needs for counseling expertise. To aid with this, here is a mini bio of my practice and training. Please see my website, www.kristahummer.com for further information. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist that works with children, adults, families, and couples to aid in growth, healing, and life transitions.
Sunstone Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Falls Church, VA 22046
Gottman Couples Therapy - Level 3 Trained; Anger Management (AM) - 15 years experience working with AM/Domestic Abuse clients ; Family Therapy - 15 years experience working with Pre- marital / Established couples and their families; CBT-Focused/ Anxiety/Depression Management - 11 years of experience applying practical techniques to managing mood disturbances.
DAYTIME AVAILABILITY. TRICARE CERTIFIED. LICENSED IN VA & DC: Do you need a compassionate, balanced male perspective on your relationship? Are you looking for ways to rekindle the passion you once had for your partner? Will your partner only attend counseling with a male therapist? Are you dealing with significant anger issues that are pulling you apart or damaging your life? Well, I am your therapist! I am also great with children (Play Therapy) and adolescence dealing with behavioral issues such as ADHD. I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 15 years of experience who is available to all clients with any issues.
Gottman Couples Therapy - Level 3 Trained; Anger Management (AM) - 15 years experience working with AM/Domestic Abuse clients ; Family Therapy - 15 years experience working with Pre- marital / Established couples and their families; CBT-Focused/ Anxiety/Depression Management - 11 years of experience applying practical techniques to managing mood disturbances.
DAYTIME AVAILABILITY. TRICARE CERTIFIED. LICENSED IN VA & DC: Do you need a compassionate, balanced male perspective on your relationship? Are you looking for ways to rekindle the passion you once had for your partner? Will your partner only attend counseling with a male therapist? Are you dealing with significant anger issues that are pulling you apart or damaging your life? Well, I am your therapist! I am also great with children (Play Therapy) and adolescence dealing with behavioral issues such as ADHD. I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 15 years of experience who is available to all clients with any issues.
Christina Frank
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Falls Church, VA 22042
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.
Mina Dadvar Klein
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, CAGS, MS
Verified Verified
Falls Church, VA 22043
In early 90’s I launched a weekly television program to address issues that Iranian-Americans struggle with- among them, acculturation, depression, anxiety, career choices, parenting, marital discord and the difficulties of being single/dating .
Individuals seek treatment because they are in pain. Facing one's own weaknesses is difficult and opening up even more so-particularly for people whose cultural background and/or family upbringing discourges transparency /self-disclosure. My priority is to create a safe environment where my clients may confront, accept and change aspects of their lives they consider shameful and/or self-destructive. I have been invited as a guest speaker by a number of organizations and regularly offer seminars and work shops on such themes as self-esteem,communication skills, stress management and the challenges of being married/single and dating
In early 90’s I launched a weekly television program to address issues that Iranian-Americans struggle with- among them, acculturation, depression, anxiety, career choices, parenting, marital discord and the difficulties of being single/dating .
Individuals seek treatment because they are in pain. Facing one's own weaknesses is difficult and opening up even more so-particularly for people whose cultural background and/or family upbringing discourges transparency /self-disclosure. My priority is to create a safe environment where my clients may confront, accept and change aspects of their lives they consider shameful and/or self-destructive. I have been invited as a guest speaker by a number of organizations and regularly offer seminars and work shops on such themes as self-esteem,communication skills, stress management and the challenges of being married/single and dating
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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.