Teletherapy for Leesburg, VA

I have learned throughout my career, that it takes courage to invest time towards self improvement, guidance and healing. Whatever "season " of life you find yourself in need of assistance; I am a therapist that strives to help my clients "find" their voice, confidence and renewed purpose in life. I will create a "safe" space in an authentic, direct relationship, for you to explore circumstances and help you determine what you need to live a peace filled and purposeful life. I use an integrative approach which is grounded in the belief that all people have strengths/talents that may need to be rediscovered.

People tend to come to counseling when they're dealing with something NEW or something old that has gotten BIGGER than they can handle on their own. Counseling is a private, safe place to process those life events and/or symptoms of mental health. With over 15 years of experience, I have helped many clients reach their goals. I have experience in all areas of mental health, life transitions, and relationship issues. By working together, we will identify challenges and develop healthy solutions to improve your present situation. The strategies and tools you learn will continue to benefit you even after counseling has ended.

Creating an environment where clients can grow to understand themselves, make the changes they want and need, and to truly thrive is my goal. I work with adolescents, adults and couples to move through obstacles, challenges, and difficult times. Therapy is an opportunity to address and support change and growth. My approach is to work collaboratively with clients, focusing on strengths and a person’s natural inclination to move toward health and balance. I create a warm and empathetic space in which my clients are empowered to create positive change in their lives.

Hi, I'm Alison! I'm a licensed clinical social worker and I combine mindfulness with expressive arts to help clients meet the wellness goals they set for themselves. I work with clients who seek therapy for a variety of concerns. I have a background in education and have over a decade of experience working with youth and young adults. I focus on skill-building so that my clients can become confident and self-sufficient when facing real-life challenges outside of therapy.

Patrick Clinton is a Licensed Professional Counselor who offers supportive psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and families ages 18 and up. He enjoys helping clients to explore and identify mental health challenge and to develop a pathway of healing. He offers in-person and virtual counseling to those struggling with anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and more.

My ideal client is one who is willing to explore more effective strategies for navigating their challenges. I would enjoy working with someone curious about improving the quality of their life and motivated to explore change. I believe anyone can fearlessly divorce behaviors that compromise a healthy lifestyle. Through client-centered care, I seek to help my clients develop their definition of success and begin working toward it by building confidence and generalizing skill use. My hope is to empower those I serve to examine their truths from different perspectives and to challenge their own perceptions.

Michelle Toland is a warm and compassionate bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker with years of experience dedicated to helping adults, adolescents, and families navigate challenges to lead a more fulfilling life. She earned her MSW at Widener University. Michelle creates a safe and non-judgmental space to promote healing, resilience, and personal growth. Michelle has experience in helping clients to increase positive coping skills, build healthy relationships, communicate effectively, manage life's transitions, and heal from grief, loss, and trauma.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Working with over 16 years of experience with adults 18 years of age and older who struggle with Depression, Anxiety, and extreme life-changing events. My experience tells me that there is not a ""cookie-cutter" approach to therapy and every individual/couple is equally as unique as they are similar. That is why I have an eclectic approach to therapy, utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy from a strengths-based perspective, always considering the person(s) in their environment.

I am devoted to offering my clients an emotionally warm and comfortable place where they feel really listened to and not judged. Working with people of all ages, I empathize with each individual to offer hope, knowing that life is challenging. I provide professional counseling services to children, adults, families and couples in the Northern Virginia area to help them find solutions and growth in their lives.

As a dedicated Master of Social Work (MSW), I am passionate about helping youth and families develop tools to navigate the challenges of childhood and adolescence. I am committed to providing a safe space where clients can express themselves, process their emotions, and grow in meaningful ways. My experience as a nanny has shaped my love for working with children and allowed me to build strong communication skills with caregivers.

Welcome. The most common areas I treat in my practice include eating disorders, OCD, self-injurious behaviors, self-esteem, anxiety, and depression. I enjoying working with clients of all ages. The decision to meet with a counselor can sometimes be difficult. My first goal is to offer a supportive and accepting environment where growth and healing can occur. I believe that self-acceptance is the first step toward growth and change. Life can be full of struggles and difficulties. I find that my clients are truly doing the best that they can under their circumstances, but are often stuck in maladaptive ways of coping.

Voted Best of Fairfax in Counseling for 2021. I believe in a holistic approach that focuses on a patient's strengths. I work with my clients to develop a treatment plan that will address the whole person and their specific needs. I specialize in EMDR, Brainspotting, trauma, and the psychological symptoms related to Lyme and autoimmune disease. Other areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, life adjustments, bipolar disorder, substance abuse and chronic illness.

Life can be challenging, uncertain, and just plain hard. We all go through difficult changes, unplanned circumstances, disappointments, and, sometimes, intense pain and suffering. Our past experiences shape our behaviors, relationships, and how we function in the world. You are not your behaviors. There is always hope for healing, growth, and change in the future from the bottom-up and the inside-out. We are all on this journey together. You are not alone. I offer help to children, teens, adults, and parents who are in need of a place to heal, grow, and become the best version of themselves.

Do you struggle with compulsive sexual behaviors? Or are you a partner of someone who does? Maybe your family of origin has created unhealthy beliefs, causing maladaptive coping mechanisms that are impacting your emotional and relational attachment to yourself and others. You deserve to live a life you’re excited about that is free of addiction and trauma. I can help you get there. I specialize in working with sexual and relationship addictions/dysfunctions, betrayal trauma, and family of origin/attachment trauma issues.

Bansri Patel is a Resident in Counseling in Virginia who has been practicing since 2022. She has a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Connecticut and a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Marymount University. She also holds a Master's degree in Forensic & Legal Psychology from Marymount University. As a resident, she is working towards her licensure to become an LPC. Bansri provides services for adolescents, individuals, and couples. Bansri works with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship dysfunction, transitional stressors, and well as family conflicts.

Shelby Brownlee is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia who has been practicing since 2002. Shelby wants clients to feel that counseling is a mutual exploration to seek solutions to their concerns. Shelby wants to offer increased hope and motivation to help clients reach greater satisfaction in life. Shelby offers willingness to include faith-based strategies to clients who express desire for that. Shelby is curious and offers cross cultural awareness and wants to learn from clients as well. Shelby loves hiking and being outdoors with nature and enjoys music and singing, as well as viewing art and cultural exhibits.

Do you struggle with difficult feelings, visceral memories, or relationship conflicts? Do you find yourself feeling unsupported or even rejected for your unconventional or unpopular beliefs? Today it can be difficult to find a space where you can discuss topics important to you. In a safe, nonjudgemental and supportive environment you can be heard and understood. You can feel better and do better, strengthening your emotional wellbeing.

We are not meant to navigate life’s tumultuous ups and downs alone. I commend you for exploring what is out there in terms of getting the support you deserve. Here in the therapy room, I offer a safe and non-judgmental space for you to unpack what is bothering you or keeping you from a more fulfilling life so we can explore, together, what freeing that space might look like for you. I encourage curiosity and non-judgement so that we may get to know how these aspects of you came to develop and work to create change that compliments who you are today and where you envision heading. Whether it is a recent life transition,

Sometimes it is easy to get a bit off kilter and be in need of added support due to depression, anxiety or related problems. Having a baby isn't what you thought it would be? Trying to juggle work and a family? Your child or teenager is having difficulty in school and you've tried everything? My philosophy is to gain understanding of the client's perspective and then develop a plan for progressing toward the client's goals using mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral techniques, understanding of the client's relationships and family therapy.