Women's Issues Therapists in Falls Church, VA

I am Milov Sonnier a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Virginia. I work with clients statewide via telehealth. I specialize in women's issues, trauma, PTSD, thought disorders, stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues and more. I use integrative approaches to help my clients make progress and to begin to feel better. I have found that my style and approach is a good fit for adults who are experiencing transition periods in their lives, and have traumatic memories that surface due to a current life stressor's.

If you have felt the impact of life transitions including anxiety, depression, stress, or relationship and self-esteem issues, therapy can be a beautiful step towards a more fulfilling life. Therapy provides an opportunity to process and explore, in a judgement free space, in order to build upon strengths and identify areas ready for growth and change. As a therapist working in Virginia for well over a decade, I have provided services to both adolescents and adults, assisting with stressors associated with mental health, family and relationship dynamics, communication struggles, life stage changes, and women's issues.

My role is to help you examine and work through your feelings in order to remove emotional weight and expand your comfort zone in a supportive and safe environment. Through our work you will develop a higher tolerance for stress, anxiety, shifts in mood, and unexpected challenges in life. I work with adults specializing in women's issues (pregnancy and postpartum), adjustment issues (parenthood; marriage; relocation); relationship issues; depression; and trauma. I provide a safe space for those from all backgrounds and identities. For more information about my practice, please visit my website: nancymosstherapy.com

I am Level 3 Gottman Trained and subscribe to The Gottman Method for couples counseling. I am a Certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional (PMH-C). If you are on your fertility journey, pregnant, or postpartum, I would love to help. Ambitious women: Navigating ambitious careers or life transitions when societal demands on women remain pervasive can result in anxiety, depression, unmanageable stress and sometimes even post-traumatic stress.

I create a safe, Integrative, collaborative approach to meet you where you are on your healing journey. I work with, depression, inner conflict, grief, loss, anxiety. I have earned Advanced certificates in Somatic healing. I am a Certified Imago Relationship Therapist. I teach individuals/couples trust-building, communication, conflict resolution, enhancing sexuality, "pleasure bonding". I work with Cancer Recovery. My Groups: focus on support, empowerment, self actualization, relationship challenges; Group provides an emotionally corrective experience. In my work, I emphasize finding your inner guidance, authentic self

I believe everyone should feel supported in how they present to the world by providing a space that honors the client to tell their story. I am passionate about supporting clients to foster self-awareness and gain insight into their thoughts, feelings and behaviors by empowering individuals to recognize and draw from their inner strengths. During the therapeutic process I will explore how the past or present wounds are preventing individuals from feeling safe, heard and whole.

In my clinical practice, Sunstone Counseling, I help clients overcome a variety of concerns related to the symptoms of anxiety, panic disorder, depression, bipolar disorder, grief/loss, suicidal ideation, shame, low self-esteem, body image, betrayal, and relationship issues. I specialize in women’s issues (pregnancy, perinatal mood disorders, becoming a new mom, and sexuality issues) and couples work (premarital counseling, new parents, low/no sex, repair after an affair, and second marriages – to name a few). I completed Brené Brown’s Daring Way training and am a Certified Daring Way Facilitator.

Do you ever feel stuck in or powerless over situations in your life? Do you feel like you’re repeating the same patterns over and over again? Are you struggling to find joy and connection? These experiences are a normal part of the human condition. Maintaining the status quo and avoiding discomfort are often our instinct, but they can keep us from living our most authentic and fulfilling lives. In our work together, we can explore the root causes of what is getting in the way so that you can heal from past or current traumas, develop new habits, learn to embrace and love your truest self, and create a life that is fulfilling to you.

Deciding it’s time to come to therapy can feel overwhelming and finding the "right fit" can feel like decision overload. I offer warmth, compassion, and non-judgmental kindness from the first consultation call to the moment you decide you're ready for our time together to end. My practice focuses on supporting teens & adults in cultivating resilience, peace, joy & connection in a busy world. I offer a space to get curious about understanding & addressing anxiety, depression, and trauma. Interrupting cycles of using perfectionism, overwork, disordered eating or substances to hide, numb or cope is not something you need to do alone.

I am so honored to be a part of your therapeutic journey. Finding a therapist that can allow you to create a soul enriching experience can be tough. I have had the privilege of working with women ages 17-40 work through their anxiety, depression, negative self-talk, life transitions, motherhood and beyond.

Pregnancy and parenthood are life-changing journeys that don't need to be traveled alone. I blend therapeutic strategies to help you understand your feelings, and the ways that past hurts keep you from parenting in your ideal, unique way. We'll work on the whole you, exploring multiple aspects of your life, like culture, sleep, family, self-care, relationships, career, and more. Together, we'll build the self-confidence you need to effect positive, sustainable change in your life.

I am passionate about working with people of all genders and sexualities, recognizing the importance of inclusivity and cultural competence in the therapeutic process. By fostering a collaborative and empowering therapeutic relationship, I help clients (individuals and couples) navigate personal growth, relationship dynamics, and the complexities of modern life. I make it a priority to take into consideration all that you are and the many layers of your identity in our work together. This holistic framework allows for tailored sessions for any issue that may come up for you in life.

As a longtime resident of Northern Virginia, I know personally that there are unique aspects to living in this area that can magnify the pressure that we feel. With empathy and compassion, I deeply value and engage the uniqueness of each person I meet. I especially enjoy working with parents who want to make sense of their stories in order to bring about greater healing and change in their family life.

For more than 20 years, I have helped adults, adolescents, and their families to improve their lives through counseling. From my perspective, counseling is a process in which client and therapist work cooperatively on mutually agreed goals, towards client's betterment and emotional health. A traves de terapia he ayudado a muchos adultos, jovenes y familias a mejorar la calidad de sus vidas. Terapia es un proceso en el que terapista y cliente trabajan juntos en metas que brinden salud emocional y mejoria al cliente. Ademas, hago evaluaciones para el servicio de inmigracion.

I am an LCSW with extensive experience in trauma and attachment work and have a significant history working with children and their caregivers. I have taken a particular interest in working with caregivers who are experiencing perinatal mental health challenges. I believe in the power of connection: connection to one's own inner sense of self, connection between caregivers and their infants/children to build healthy attachment patterns, connection between couples in the midst of parenting, and the healing connection that can occur through therapy.

I understand that reaching out to schedule the initial therapy session can be intimidating. For this reason, my priority in session is to provide a safe and confidential therapeutic space for my clients in which they can share their challenges and feel heard and understood. My counseling experience includes assisting individuals with life transitions, anxiety, communication skills, depression, stress management, relationship difficulties, and addictive behaviors. I have worked in a variety of settings, including private practice, hospice care, mental health agencies, schools, and out-patient substance abuse treatment settings.

PARTNER/SPOUSE support group starting in January 2023! Two sections offered: Tues at 12pm and Fri at 9:30am. My belief for therapy is that everyone has a life in mind, a way they want to be, a way they want to live. Sometimes there are barriers or difficulties along the journey to becoming our ideal self. I want to work with you as you navigate these struggles. My goal is to create a safe place for you to be open, explore yourself, learn, grow and, most importantly, heal. I use a variety of techniques that will help guide our work together.

Nobody exists in a vacuum. Although life can be isolating, you don’t have to do it alone. In a time of DIY and instant gratification, I propose connection, collaboration, creativity, and courage in the therapeutic process. Like you, I’m human! I’m a woman, a wife, a mother, an immigrant, a person of faith, a therapist. While I believe everyone is doing their best, I honor and foster a desire for healthy change. For that, I utilize evidence-based approaches to draw on purpose and encourage self-efficacy. I invite and treasure honest feedback, and use the present moment to nourish insight-provoking reflection, and a path for thriving.

It is not easy to ask for help, but in working with me you will find a safe, compassionate, and accepting space that fosters growth and personal development. My strengths-focused approach relies on mindfulness, insight and working to help get you unstuck. I take a holistic approach in working with issues of anxiety and depression, postpartum depression and anxiety, infertility, life transitions, parent coaching, and persistent relationship or family difficulties. I am a safe place where you can explore the past and we will work to build the future you choose from a place of love and compassion.