Therapists for Teens in Jefferson Manor, VA
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Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Alexandria
Counselor
Verified Verified
Jefferson Manor, VA 22303
We offer individual counseling, psychiatry/medication management (virtual only), family counseling, couples therapy/marriage counseling, and child & teen therapy.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
We offer individual counseling, psychiatry/medication management (virtual only), family counseling, couples therapy/marriage counseling, and child & teen therapy.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
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Typically, I work with clients ranging in age from 12 through adulthood. Many of my clients are facing challenges with depression, anxiety, job or school performance, relationship issues (couples, parenting, family of origin, and work). Often people come to a juncture in their lives when they know something must change. My work focuses on the desired change each person brings. Together we address reducing symptoms, removing obstacles to growth and increasing life satisfaction. Techniques including NLP, non-verbal presence, mindfulness are offered.
Executive coaching, leadership and team building, masterful communication, and conflict mediation skills are offered to organizations.
Typically, I work with clients ranging in age from 12 through adulthood. Many of my clients are facing challenges with depression, anxiety, job or school performance, relationship issues (couples, parenting, family of origin, and work). Often people come to a juncture in their lives when they know something must change. My work focuses on the desired change each person brings. Together we address reducing symptoms, removing obstacles to growth and increasing life satisfaction. Techniques including NLP, non-verbal presence, mindfulness are offered.
Executive coaching, leadership and team building, masterful communication, and conflict mediation skills are offered to organizations.
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Elena Papathanassiou
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Jefferson Manor, VA 22303
Elena Papathanassiou is an LCSW in Virginia who is practiced in providing therapeutic care to teens and adults seeking help with depression, anxiety, trauma, suicidality, and the LGBTQIA+ community. She strives to maintain a high level of cultural competency while working with diverse groups of people and sensitivity to the unique struggles of those with intersecting identities. She completed her Bachelor of Arts at the University of Pittsburgh and her Master of Social Work at Virginia Commonwealth University.
Elena Papathanassiou is an LCSW in Virginia who is practiced in providing therapeutic care to teens and adults seeking help with depression, anxiety, trauma, suicidality, and the LGBTQIA+ community. She strives to maintain a high level of cultural competency while working with diverse groups of people and sensitivity to the unique struggles of those with intersecting identities. She completed her Bachelor of Arts at the University of Pittsburgh and her Master of Social Work at Virginia Commonwealth University.
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Lifebulb Counseling & Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Jefferson Manor, VA 22303
We're here to help you reach your therapy goals at Lifebulb! We’ll connect you with the best possible therapist for your unique goals, someone who genuinely cares about helping you. We’re all about making therapy enjoyable for both therapists and clients. Whether you prefer in-person sessions at our locations or online through telehealth, we've got you covered. Our team consists of highly trained and licensed clinicians who are passionate about the therapy process. Let's work together to achieve your goals!
We're here to help you reach your therapy goals at Lifebulb! We’ll connect you with the best possible therapist for your unique goals, someone who genuinely cares about helping you. We’re all about making therapy enjoyable for both therapists and clients. Whether you prefer in-person sessions at our locations or online through telehealth, we've got you covered. Our team consists of highly trained and licensed clinicians who are passionate about the therapy process. Let's work together to achieve your goals!
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George Wanke is a Licensed Clinical Social worker with 49 years of experience working with a wide variety of clients, from pre-teens to adults. George specializes in treating individuals who are struggling with mood management, thought distress, and behavioral mental health conditions such as ADHD, conduct disorder, or substance abuse issues. George received his Master’s in Social Work from the University of Kansas and was a Family Therapy Training Supervisor for the Karl Menninger School of Psychiatry.
George Wanke is a Licensed Clinical Social worker with 49 years of experience working with a wide variety of clients, from pre-teens to adults. George specializes in treating individuals who are struggling with mood management, thought distress, and behavioral mental health conditions such as ADHD, conduct disorder, or substance abuse issues. George received his Master’s in Social Work from the University of Kansas and was a Family Therapy Training Supervisor for the Karl Menninger School of Psychiatry.
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Madi Lockamy is a Resident in Counseling working toward her License in Professional Counseling. She has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in both private practice and college counseling centers. Madi prioritizes creating a strong therapeutic relationship with clients, and believes that they have their own set of skills and strengths that can be utilized in counseling. Madi is a former college athlete who juggled the demands of her sport and her education for six years, and has worked with clients who struggle with anxiety, ADHD, relationship issues, major life transitions, sports performance, and stress.
Madi Lockamy is a Resident in Counseling working toward her License in Professional Counseling. She has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in both private practice and college counseling centers. Madi prioritizes creating a strong therapeutic relationship with clients, and believes that they have their own set of skills and strengths that can be utilized in counseling. Madi is a former college athlete who juggled the demands of her sport and her education for six years, and has worked with clients who struggle with anxiety, ADHD, relationship issues, major life transitions, sports performance, and stress.
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Crista L. Studer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, RDN, CEDS-C, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Jefferson Manor, VA 22303 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), and Certified Eating Disorders Specialist-Consultant (CEDS-C) with the unique ability to combine nutrition and mental health for clients suffering from disordered eating, poor body image, low self-esteem, anxiety/depression, and other mental health disorders. I advocate for my clients to help them become self-sufficient and independent in developing healthy behaviors. I am passionate about helping clients identify their feelings, needs, and wants while learning how to effectively process and express these needs.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), and Certified Eating Disorders Specialist-Consultant (CEDS-C) with the unique ability to combine nutrition and mental health for clients suffering from disordered eating, poor body image, low self-esteem, anxiety/depression, and other mental health disorders. I advocate for my clients to help them become self-sufficient and independent in developing healthy behaviors. I am passionate about helping clients identify their feelings, needs, and wants while learning how to effectively process and express these needs.
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Heejin Yun is a Resident in Counseling and a Provisional Registered Art Therapist with 3 years of experience in mental health. She is passionate about working with children, adolescents, and adults to address their unique challenges and achieve greater fulfillment in their lives. Heejin specializes in anxiety, eating disorders, depression, addiction, anger management, and family conflict. Heejin is here to help you discover your voice, express challenging emotions through the creative process, and support clients in implementing strategies tailored to their unique life experiences.
Heejin Yun is a Resident in Counseling and a Provisional Registered Art Therapist with 3 years of experience in mental health. She is passionate about working with children, adolescents, and adults to address their unique challenges and achieve greater fulfillment in their lives. Heejin specializes in anxiety, eating disorders, depression, addiction, anger management, and family conflict. Heejin is here to help you discover your voice, express challenging emotions through the creative process, and support clients in implementing strategies tailored to their unique life experiences.
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Rolando Liyim is a Licensed Social Worker (LSW), and a Certified Financial Social Worker with 9 years of experience in the mental health field. He works with teens and adults who are facing a wide range of mental health challenges. Rolando specializes in depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship issues, financial challenges and major life transitions.
Rolando Liyim is a Licensed Social Worker (LSW), and a Certified Financial Social Worker with 9 years of experience in the mental health field. He works with teens and adults who are facing a wide range of mental health challenges. Rolando specializes in depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship issues, financial challenges and major life transitions.
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Beatriz Morales is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has clinical practice treating adolescents, families, and children with mood disorders, ADHD, and trauma, as well as treating adults with depression and anxiety. Beatriz completed her Master of Mental Health Counseling at Nova Southeastern University. She immigrated to the United States at a young age, giving her ample experience navigating the stressors and joys of moving to a new country. This, coupled with her professional experience, enables her to provide the guidance and support her clients are seeking.
Beatriz Morales is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has clinical practice treating adolescents, families, and children with mood disorders, ADHD, and trauma, as well as treating adults with depression and anxiety. Beatriz completed her Master of Mental Health Counseling at Nova Southeastern University. She immigrated to the United States at a young age, giving her ample experience navigating the stressors and joys of moving to a new country. This, coupled with her professional experience, enables her to provide the guidance and support her clients are seeking.
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I have a passion for aiding the change in the lives of others. My diverse background and multifaceted experience provides a foundational framework for counseling. As a former educator, I have developed skills in communication, establishing rapport, interaction, and engagement.
I have a passion for aiding the change in the lives of others. My diverse background and multifaceted experience provides a foundational framework for counseling. As a former educator, I have developed skills in communication, establishing rapport, interaction, and engagement.
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Felicea Robinson is a dynamic Resident in Counseling that is dedicated to promoting emotional recovery, healing, and wholeness. Felicea is passionate about helping children, adolescents, and adults address their challenges and live drama and stress-free lives. Felicea specializes in depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship issues, life transitions, self-esteem, stress management, and mood disorders.
Felicea Robinson is a dynamic Resident in Counseling that is dedicated to promoting emotional recovery, healing, and wholeness. Felicea is passionate about helping children, adolescents, and adults address their challenges and live drama and stress-free lives. Felicea specializes in depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship issues, life transitions, self-esteem, stress management, and mood disorders.
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Nichelle Hammiel
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
Alexandria, VA 22314 (Online Only)
I work with individuals, couples and families to provide support through relationship enrichment and repair, pre-marital/commitment therapy, couples counseling, divorce discernment/collaboration, sexual issues, trauma, self-worth, grief, addiction, abuse & illness. My work helps individuals and couples at any stage of life explore their strengths and vulnerabilities and create a plan for success that includes: healthy communication, validation, emotional intimacy, etc. In my work with parents and families, I address parenting/co-parenting strategies, blended family challenges, teen issues, collaborative divorce, military life, etc.
I work with individuals, couples and families to provide support through relationship enrichment and repair, pre-marital/commitment therapy, couples counseling, divorce discernment/collaboration, sexual issues, trauma, self-worth, grief, addiction, abuse & illness. My work helps individuals and couples at any stage of life explore their strengths and vulnerabilities and create a plan for success that includes: healthy communication, validation, emotional intimacy, etc. In my work with parents and families, I address parenting/co-parenting strategies, blended family challenges, teen issues, collaborative divorce, military life, etc.
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Paula Cales
Licensed Professional Counselor, MAT, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Alexandria, VA 22303 (Online Only)
IC Wellness specializes in depression, anxiety, personality disorders, suicidal impulses, stress, trauma, low self-esteem, teen issues, family issues and grief.
IC Wellness is offering virtual sessions ( in Virginia and Florida) only in a safe place where you will find enlightenment and draw upon your inner resources and strengths to produce mental health and awareness. The goal is to provide a comfortable, supportive environment upon which a strong clinical relationship can be built. It is my belief that through this partnership, clients are best able to draw on their individual strengths and capabilities.
IC Wellness specializes in depression, anxiety, personality disorders, suicidal impulses, stress, trauma, low self-esteem, teen issues, family issues and grief.
IC Wellness is offering virtual sessions ( in Virginia and Florida) only in a safe place where you will find enlightenment and draw upon your inner resources and strengths to produce mental health and awareness. The goal is to provide a comfortable, supportive environment upon which a strong clinical relationship can be built. It is my belief that through this partnership, clients are best able to draw on their individual strengths and capabilities.
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The Center for Connection, Healing and Change
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMFT-R, LPC-R, LMFT, LPC, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Alexandria, VA 22314
We offer individual therapy, couples therapy, premarital therapy, sex therapy, child/teen & family therapy, parenting therapy, Parent-Child Interaction therapy, trauma therapy, EMDR, and group therapy.
Accepting new clients -The Center for Connection, Healing & Change focuses on the creation of secure, close, and satisfying relationships- within us and between us. We choose to specialize in relationships because we know the importance of satisfying connections for our mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Services explore the relationship we have with both ourselves and others; how well we can live with emotional ease, know who we are, ask for what we need, be responsive to loved ones, set boundaries, deal with loss, heal trauma, move through stressful experiences, find our purpose, and access resilience in moments of need.
We offer individual therapy, couples therapy, premarital therapy, sex therapy, child/teen & family therapy, parenting therapy, Parent-Child Interaction therapy, trauma therapy, EMDR, and group therapy.
Accepting new clients -The Center for Connection, Healing & Change focuses on the creation of secure, close, and satisfying relationships- within us and between us. We choose to specialize in relationships because we know the importance of satisfying connections for our mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Services explore the relationship we have with both ourselves and others; how well we can live with emotional ease, know who we are, ask for what we need, be responsive to loved ones, set boundaries, deal with loss, heal trauma, move through stressful experiences, find our purpose, and access resilience in moments of need.
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There are three certainties in life - death, taxes, and relationships. When the last of those is 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 turbulence 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 enjoy one another.
There are three certainties in life - death, taxes, and relationships. When the last of those is 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 turbulence 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 enjoy one another.
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Are you feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or frustrated? Has life been painful, confusing, and just plain complicated? You’ve tried to cope yet it doesn’t seem to get any better. Whether you’re a teen or adult struggling with relationships, life transitions, work, school, or life in general, I can help you. Let’s sort through the chaos and hurt together to find the hidden strengths that will empower you to begin living with more clarity and contentment.
Are you feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or frustrated? Has life been painful, confusing, and just plain complicated? You’ve tried to cope yet it doesn’t seem to get any better. Whether you’re a teen or adult struggling with relationships, life transitions, work, school, or life in general, I can help you. Let’s sort through the chaos and hurt together to find the hidden strengths that will empower you to begin living with more clarity and contentment.
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Jennifer Rulli
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Alexandria, VA 22314
In my work with teens and families, we identify healthy ways to process and cope with distress, supporting your teen to feel more confident and connected and less burdened by anxiety or low self-worth.
Our early family of origin experiences lay the foundation for internal and relational patterns that continue to play out in later life. Many of our patterns include our best and most creative efforts to adapt to the tough stuff of life such as trauma, misattunement, and loss. Though these patterns are not set in stone, they are often automatic and hard to recognize, change, or understand. Together we can explore the ways in which our adaptations may have served you well in earlier times but are no longer proving to be helpful, effective, or authentic. I work with clients to create connection, healing, safety, and satisfaction.
In my work with teens and families, we identify healthy ways to process and cope with distress, supporting your teen to feel more confident and connected and less burdened by anxiety or low self-worth.
Our early family of origin experiences lay the foundation for internal and relational patterns that continue to play out in later life. Many of our patterns include our best and most creative efforts to adapt to the tough stuff of life such as trauma, misattunement, and loss. Though these patterns are not set in stone, they are often automatic and hard to recognize, change, or understand. Together we can explore the ways in which our adaptations may have served you well in earlier times but are no longer proving to be helpful, effective, or authentic. I work with clients to create connection, healing, safety, and satisfaction.
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Waitlist for new clients. Are you a college student navigating challenges of academics and social life? Are you looking to understand who you are as a young adult? Do you have a teen or adolescent who could benefit from tools to manage the stressors of teen years? I’m here to help young adults, teens, and adolescents grow through and manage life’s challenges. I aim to help increase self-awareness, discover what healthy communication is, and create awareness of the mind-body connection for overall wellness. My approach creates space and fosters growth for clients to improve themselves for the better.
Waitlist for new clients. Are you a college student navigating challenges of academics and social life? Are you looking to understand who you are as a young adult? Do you have a teen or adolescent who could benefit from tools to manage the stressors of teen years? I’m here to help young adults, teens, and adolescents grow through and manage life’s challenges. I aim to help increase self-awareness, discover what healthy communication is, and create awareness of the mind-body connection for overall wellness. My approach creates space and fosters growth for clients to improve themselves for the better.
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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 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 opening a window to allow more oxygen and light to enter.
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Teen Therapists
What does therapy for teenagers look like?
When a therapist works with a teenager, the pair will talk about what the teen is struggling with and explore solutions, which may involve interpersonal skills, coping strategies, medication, or lifestyle changes related to sleep, diet, and exercise. Different therapists employ different modalities, but most involve a combination of conversation and skill building.
How long does therapy for teenagers generally take to work?
There’s variability in teenagers’ experiences and challenges; some may begin to improve from therapy within a few weeks while others may take several months or longer. Teens can discuss their progress with their therapist periodically to assess how they’re improving and any changes to the treatment plan that could potentially accelerate that progress.
How do you encourage a teenager to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love while framing therapy as an opportunity to explore a tool that could help improve their life; just like they practice baseball or dance, now they can practice their emotional skills. Give your teen control over the process where you can—maybe by weighing in on choice of therapist and signaling that therapy involves confidentiality, so a parent need not know all that is discussed in sessions.
How do you prepare teens for therapy?
You can prepare your teenager for therapy by describing what the process will look like and setting expectations for timeline, if requested. You can explain that the first session may begin with an assessment phase, that they can describe their experiences but that the therapist will ask questions too, and that it may take time to feel comfortable opening up. Ask how they’re feeling about the process and answer any questions calmly and supportively.