Therapists in Leesburg, VA

Dr. Nowell believes therapy should be an empathetic, flexible process designed to meet the needs of the client. Therefore, she tends to focus on relationship issues, family dynamics, and coping mechanisms while attempting to reveal the personal strengths that lead to successful life engagement. Concerned with immediate relief but also focused on deeper change, Dr. Nowell works in short and long term interventions in order to increase functional capacities and address personality dynamics. Most recently, Dr. Nowell takes a trauma informed approach. At times, she uses EMDR and Ego State therapy techniques.

Two of the most important things in life are to feel understood and have a sense of belonging. However, when we experience challenges in our lives, it’s difficult to feel this way. My role as a bilingual therapist is to provide support and hold a safe space for you while discovering ways to cope with these challenges and develop skills to promote awareness, growth and healing in your life. During my career in the human services field for over 18 years, my passion has been to assist individuals and families cope with depression, anxiety, stress, mood challenges, acculturation and adjustment as a result of migration, and trauma.

Sageforth offers comprehensive psychological services for children and teens. Our commitment involves a thorough understanding of your child’s needs. We are passionate and dedicated to serving children and teens. We are highly specialized and focus on providing comprehensive psychological assessments, psychological therapy, social skills groups, and executive functioning groups for children and teens with social challenges, academic difficulties, self-esteem challenges, behavioral problems, and anxiety and worry.

I have the pleasure of serving adults, adolescents and couples seeking compassionate and evidence-based clinical care. My speciality is treating the diversity of symptoms associated with trauma experiences. Through my work in trauma, I have served clients facing a wide diversity of challenges including Anxiety, Depression, Mood Lability, Grief, Loss, Stress and more. I enjoy supporting clients through interpersonal milestones such as relationships, intimacy, re-coupling, divorce, reconciliation and other momentous life events.

“The pessimist complains about the wind, the optimist expects it to change, but the realist adjusts the sails”. I have made it my mission to help people use the resources they have to reach their destinations. We may not have all of the resources we desire, but using my strengths based approach to counseling, we can realize and maximize the tools, resources, and supports we have available to us. This approach lends itself most beautifully to my work with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, women’s issues, pre and post partum related challenges, couples counseling and eating disorders.

Dr. Sarah M. Vanlandingham, PsyD (Dr. Sarah) is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who specializes in comprehensive psychological assessment and psychotherapy services for children and teens. Dr. Sarah is dedicated to providing comprehensive, evidenced-based psychological services for children. Her commitment to quality and patient outcomes always takes priority over volume. Her approach is highly effective as evidenced by documented outcome measures. In her work, she uses data-informed and effective psychotherapy approaches to move beyond symptom reduction and help each child thrive.

Do you ever get lost in your thoughts, feel overwhelmed emotionally or lack motivation? Is your relationship strained and you wonder how to make things better, if it's even possible? Are you struggling with parenting your child(ren) and wish you knew how to best support them? I can help you live a peaceful life that allows you to act consistent with your values, whether your concerns are within your relationships or something you hope to tackle yourself. There's insight to gain and skills to learn. Life can get sticky, so let's untangle the confusion and sort out what's relevant to create the changes you desire.

Amy Hughes is an LPC and the founder of Connections4life Professional Therapy Services, PC. She is also a VA board approved supervisor of student interns and residents in counseling. In addition, she is trained in EMDR, EFT and is a level 2 Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. Connections4life offers customized care. We specialize in C-PTSD, PTSD, developmental trauma, anxiety & depression. We believe in the power of connections and that we are all capable of change and growth. Our passion for what we do reflects in the connections we are able to make with the individuals we treat.

Wendy W. Coates is a licensed marriage and family therapist who graduated from the University of California, Irvine, and the University of San Francisco. Wendy began her career in the juvenile justice system providing individual and group therapy to high-risk families. This setting was the foundation for her focus on treating domestic abuse, anger management, and trauma recovery. While living in California, she also worked as a psychiatric social worker providing acute in-patient treatment to individuals with mental illness, and as a family reunification therapist with Child Protective Services.

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.

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.

Life's challenges can often leave us feeling fragmented, with our physical, spiritual, emotional, and social aspects in disarray. It is easy to lose sight of our authentic selves when faced with life’s hardships and as a therapist, I will act as your co-captain throughout your therapeutic journey. Maybe you're experiencing a mix of emotions like sadness, frustration, stress, insecurity, and lack of motivation. Whatever it is, know that you are not alone. My goal is to guide you toward the equilibrium that fosters your well-being, tailoring evidence-based techniques that will suit your individuality best!

I work with motivated individuals and families who are ready to address problem areas, develop insight, and identify what is of most value and meaning in their lives. I specialize in the treatment of trauma, especially as it relates to family system and relationship issues, life stressors and transitions, and substance use disorders. In addition to my clinical practice I speak nationally on these topics and work as a clinical consultant. I believe in providing quality, authentic, and clinically informed care that identifies and addresses the root causes of problems and barriers to living a more meaningful life.

When we feel trapped by the way we think and feel about our lives, we lose hope. I help people to create a new narrative that reveals their strengths, abilities, and resilience. I help anxious and depressed students reach their potential, survivors of traumatic experiences seek posttraumatic growth, mothers who are adjusting to their new role to thrive, and emerging adults struggling with issues of identity development to explore their history of experiences in a nonjudgmental way. Clients who work with me find that they connect more deeply with loved ones and find profound meaning in their lives.

Habari & Karibu (Hello & Welcome in Swahili). In addition to working with individuals of various ages, I am also very passionate about working with young adults. These early years of adulthood can be a time of tremendous change, uncertainty, and anxiety. The foundation of my clinical practice is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with a strength based approach. I also use a systems approach as we are often navigating life through a maze of different systems, which may include family, friends, school, jobs, organizations, and more. Despite a long career that began in 1995, I remain incredibly motivated about the work I do.

Hello, I am thrilled you are “visiting with me” today. It is an understatement to say, “I love being a therapist.” It took ten years of education to earn the privilege of sitting before my clients. Being a therapist is my life's work and my passion. I am very aware of my great responsibility as a therapist for my clients. Over the years, I am always awed and inspired by the resilience of those who have shared their story with me. My path to becoming a therapist many years ago fulfills me every day. I can't describe with words the feeling of pride that I feel when it's the last day of a successful treatment, ending with my client(s).

Are you struggling with alcohol or substance use, dependency, or abuse? Have you found yourself trying to quit drinking, smoking, or other behaviors to no avail? Have you stopped for a while, only to find yourself starting up again? I am a Level 3 Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist, a Master Addiction Counselor, and a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor with almost 20 years of experience in the addiction field. I am a nationally recognized expert, and my recent book, "Rise in Recovery: The Spiritual Path for Healing Addiction," is the culmination of decades of knowledge and experience.

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.

OCD is a heavy burden. And it feels even heavier when nothing seems to help, including therapy. Maybe you feel that OCD is just something you have to tolerate for the rest of your life. I don’t believe that “coping” is your only option. I believe OCD is treatable. And I believe you can make deep-seated and long-lasting change. Together, we’ll look beyond your diagnosis and subtype, and understand the beliefs that maintain the OCD in your life. This can be daunting, but I’ll be there with you every step of the way offering guidance and support.