Feminist Therapists in Manassas, VA
I provide outpatient mental health therapy to individuals and groups age 13 and older, in both English and Spanish. I seek to empower clients to access their inner resources for change, and tailor therapeutic approaches to fit each individual client's challenges, culture, value system, learning style, and personality. I welcome clients experiencing depression, anxiety, addiction challenges, dissociation, trauma symptoms, mood swings, grief, LGBT issues, and family conflict.
I provide outpatient mental health therapy to individuals and groups age 13 and older, in both English and Spanish. I seek to empower clients to access their inner resources for change, and tailor therapeutic approaches to fit each individual client's challenges, culture, value system, learning style, and personality. I welcome clients experiencing depression, anxiety, addiction challenges, dissociation, trauma symptoms, mood swings, grief, LGBT issues, and family conflict.
Nadia A Aziz
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Manassas, VA 20110 (Online Only)
I have worked extensively with Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Anger Management, Trauma, Domestic Violence (Victim and Abuser), Verbal/Sexual/Physical Abuse, Substance and Alcohol Abuse Clients. I have a Mindfulness based approach that taps into Client's strengths and a Solution focused approach. I have experience using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Based Therapy with use of Guided Imagery and Meditation to reduce stress..
I have worked extensively with Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Anger Management, Trauma, Domestic Violence (Victim and Abuser), Verbal/Sexual/Physical Abuse, Substance and Alcohol Abuse Clients. I have a Mindfulness based approach that taps into Client's strengths and a Solution focused approach. I have experience using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Based Therapy with use of Guided Imagery and Meditation to reduce stress..
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with work experience in schools and outpatient practice. I believe that we all have the ability to lead rich, beautiful lives, sometimes we just don't have the tools (yet) to make that happen. I work primarily with older children (especially middle schoolers), adolescents/teens, and young adults, though I and others in my practice also work with adults. I can help with many conditions, including ADHD, depression, and anxiety. I specialize in working with autistic clients and/or those in the LGBTQIA+ community.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with work experience in schools and outpatient practice. I believe that we all have the ability to lead rich, beautiful lives, sometimes we just don't have the tools (yet) to make that happen. I work primarily with older children (especially middle schoolers), adolescents/teens, and young adults, though I and others in my practice also work with adults. I can help with many conditions, including ADHD, depression, and anxiety. I specialize in working with autistic clients and/or those in the LGBTQIA+ community.
Emily J Mossburg
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Manassas, VA 20110 (Online Only)
Asking for help is difficult, as is admitting when we are struggling. I have been a therapist for over 8 years working in residential, outpatient, and IOP to assist clients with women's issues, neurodivergence, relationship concerns, depression, and anxiety, among others on improving self esteem, self thought, boundaries, communication, and conflict resolution practices. Each person is the expert in their own journey. My role is to act as a guide and helper in that journey, not as the authority.
Asking for help is difficult, as is admitting when we are struggling. I have been a therapist for over 8 years working in residential, outpatient, and IOP to assist clients with women's issues, neurodivergence, relationship concerns, depression, and anxiety, among others on improving self esteem, self thought, boundaries, communication, and conflict resolution practices. Each person is the expert in their own journey. My role is to act as a guide and helper in that journey, not as the authority.
Michelle Kauble
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Manassas, VA 20110
Waitlist for new clients
I am privileged to be a participant in the journey. I am an honest, genuine, compassionate advocate for my clients of all ages, races, ethinicities, backgrounds, orientations, and walks of life. I tell people all the time that if I had wanted to judge people, I would go to law school and get paid much more money! That's a joke! Survivors: let’s come together and agree that you’re never, ever going to back down! My interactive approach can yield results because I seek to learn constantly! I am also passionate about accessibility of mental health services- I supervise newer therapists and keep my rates affordable. That’s me!
I am privileged to be a participant in the journey. I am an honest, genuine, compassionate advocate for my clients of all ages, races, ethinicities, backgrounds, orientations, and walks of life. I tell people all the time that if I had wanted to judge people, I would go to law school and get paid much more money! That's a joke! Survivors: let’s come together and agree that you’re never, ever going to back down! My interactive approach can yield results because I seek to learn constantly! I am also passionate about accessibility of mental health services- I supervise newer therapists and keep my rates affordable. That’s me!
Kenni Walker
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, MBA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Manassas, VA 20110
You are the only one responsible for your mental health. The greatest gift you can give yourself is to know and understand your own story. More importantly, know and understand when it’s time for a change in that story. I have been working in human services for over 18 years with an objective of helping everyday people get their own needs met. I have a keen interest in helping you discover what’s holding you back and what it’s going to take to move you to the next level- OF YOU.
You are the only one responsible for your mental health. The greatest gift you can give yourself is to know and understand your own story. More importantly, know and understand when it’s time for a change in that story. I have been working in human services for over 18 years with an objective of helping everyday people get their own needs met. I have a keen interest in helping you discover what’s holding you back and what it’s going to take to move you to the next level- OF YOU.
Katie is a Resident in Counseling approved by the Virginia Board of Counseling working towards becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor. She studied psychology at the College of William & Mary and later graduated with her Master’s degree in Counseling and Human Development, with a concentration in clinical mental health, from George Mason University. She spent the duration of her internship working at an inpatient facility, where she provided mental health services to individuals diagnosed with substance abuse disorder, as well as various co-occurring disorders, including PTSD, depression, anxiety, ADD/ADHD, and eating disorders.
Katie is a Resident in Counseling approved by the Virginia Board of Counseling working towards becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor. She studied psychology at the College of William & Mary and later graduated with her Master’s degree in Counseling and Human Development, with a concentration in clinical mental health, from George Mason University. She spent the duration of her internship working at an inpatient facility, where she provided mental health services to individuals diagnosed with substance abuse disorder, as well as various co-occurring disorders, including PTSD, depression, anxiety, ADD/ADHD, and eating disorders.
Toy Lynne Draine
Pre-Licensed Professional, EdS, MPH
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Manassas, VA 20108
Seeking support during life's transitions? Life's twists and turns can sometimes leave us feeling lost and overwhelmed. Don't face these challenges alone – you deserve the guidance and support to navigate through them. Mental health symptoms can create barriers that seem insurmountable, impacting your everyday life. But there's hope! Let me provide you with a space where you can openly express your concerns, free from judgment or stigma. Your journey is unique, and I'm here to honor and understand your experiences.
Seeking support during life's transitions? Life's twists and turns can sometimes leave us feeling lost and overwhelmed. Don't face these challenges alone – you deserve the guidance and support to navigate through them. Mental health symptoms can create barriers that seem insurmountable, impacting your everyday life. But there's hope! Let me provide you with a space where you can openly express your concerns, free from judgment or stigma. Your journey is unique, and I'm here to honor and understand your experiences.
Now accepting new Aetna clients! Being a human can be really hard sometimes. Maybe it’s hard because there’s an area in our lives where we struggle, like in our careers or relationships. Perhaps, we’ve experienced some painful times that we haven’t fully healed from or find ourselves engaging in problematic behaviors. Whatever our struggles, I’ve found that psychotherapy can help reduce our suffering and help connect us to the joy of being alive.
Now accepting new Aetna clients! Being a human can be really hard sometimes. Maybe it’s hard because there’s an area in our lives where we struggle, like in our careers or relationships. Perhaps, we’ve experienced some painful times that we haven’t fully healed from or find ourselves engaging in problematic behaviors. Whatever our struggles, I’ve found that psychotherapy can help reduce our suffering and help connect us to the joy of being alive.
Kayla Grogg Meador
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Manassas, VA 20108
Waitlist for new clients
Seeking help takes courage. Therapy can provide a space to learn more about yourself and find new ways to navigate life’s challenges. I work with individuals who experience military-related concerns; boundary setting, imposter syndrome, family of origin issues, family-related trauma, or attachment ruptures, anxiety, depression, and trauma. I am also prior service military and have some insight regarding this culture.
Seeking help takes courage. Therapy can provide a space to learn more about yourself and find new ways to navigate life’s challenges. I work with individuals who experience military-related concerns; boundary setting, imposter syndrome, family of origin issues, family-related trauma, or attachment ruptures, anxiety, depression, and trauma. I am also prior service military and have some insight regarding this culture.
Donna Shock Ryan
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LSATP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Manassas, VA 20109 (Online Only)
On any given day, if we don’t feel well, we usually don’t hesitate to get in touch with our doctor – but for some reason if we are not emotionally at our best, we tend to resist taking care of ourselves. I believe that mental health is part of our overall well-being, and that who you are and where you are right now is a culmination of your own unique history and experiences. Whatever that looks like, I would love to walk that path with you. I believe that it is an honor and a privilege to be invited into the exciting process of exploring the meaning of our feelings and why we make some of the choices we do.
On any given day, if we don’t feel well, we usually don’t hesitate to get in touch with our doctor – but for some reason if we are not emotionally at our best, we tend to resist taking care of ourselves. I believe that mental health is part of our overall well-being, and that who you are and where you are right now is a culmination of your own unique history and experiences. Whatever that looks like, I would love to walk that path with you. I believe that it is an honor and a privilege to be invited into the exciting process of exploring the meaning of our feelings and why we make some of the choices we do.
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I am a firm believer that therapy can benefit anyone. We often come to counseling amid great pain, change, or trauma when the work to be done is clear. Still, there is powerful, affirming work to be done in every phase of life. Whether you’re struggling with grief, transition, or feeling a little directionless, there is something to be gained from counseling. I place great value on each person’s lived experiences and trust that you are the expert on you. I work to help you rely on that expertise in combination with techniques and approaches from therapy.
I am a firm believer that therapy can benefit anyone. We often come to counseling amid great pain, change, or trauma when the work to be done is clear. Still, there is powerful, affirming work to be done in every phase of life. Whether you’re struggling with grief, transition, or feeling a little directionless, there is something to be gained from counseling. I place great value on each person’s lived experiences and trust that you are the expert on you. I work to help you rely on that expertise in combination with techniques and approaches from therapy.
Schlese Castilla
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Manassas, VA 20109 (Online Only)
I believe the relationship between therapist and client supports the client's capacity for self-understanding, insight, and change. Therapy is also a space for clients to learn how to establish a healthy connection with their life experiences. Cultivating a healthy connection with life is an important factor; it helps clients reduce a range of negative and overwhelming thoughts and feelings associated with anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief. Ultimately, therapy can help clients reconcile difficult emotions and experiences, so they can restore a sense self-worth, and an ability to feel safe and trust (others and themselves).
I believe the relationship between therapist and client supports the client's capacity for self-understanding, insight, and change. Therapy is also a space for clients to learn how to establish a healthy connection with their life experiences. Cultivating a healthy connection with life is an important factor; it helps clients reduce a range of negative and overwhelming thoughts and feelings associated with anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief. Ultimately, therapy can help clients reconcile difficult emotions and experiences, so they can restore a sense self-worth, and an ability to feel safe and trust (others and themselves).
Magnolia Healing Hearts Counseling Center LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSPSYCH, MSCMHC, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Manassas, VA 20112
We now are entering life after the pandemic. Trying to navigate can be hard at times. Elizabeth helps you navigate through all the stresses and anxieties of life. Elizabeth specializes in anxiety, depression, bipolar, substance abuse, grief and loss and many more mental health issues. Elizabeth brings to the table years of experience working with individuals who have difficulties with their mental health.
We now are entering life after the pandemic. Trying to navigate can be hard at times. Elizabeth helps you navigate through all the stresses and anxieties of life. Elizabeth specializes in anxiety, depression, bipolar, substance abuse, grief and loss and many more mental health issues. Elizabeth brings to the table years of experience working with individuals who have difficulties with their mental health.
One consistent aspect of life is it's evolving nature as well as positive and negative stress for participating individuals. Internal and external stress relating to change can be a barrier to progress to success. Prince William Family Counseling is a diverse organization committed to the assistance, education, support, advocacy, outreach, and welfare of clients and the community. Prince William Family Counseling provides theoretical and evidence based client centered and trauma informed assessments and treatment plans for clients 6+ with various diagnosis and severity individually, couple, family, and group settings.
One consistent aspect of life is it's evolving nature as well as positive and negative stress for participating individuals. Internal and external stress relating to change can be a barrier to progress to success. Prince William Family Counseling is a diverse organization committed to the assistance, education, support, advocacy, outreach, and welfare of clients and the community. Prince William Family Counseling provides theoretical and evidence based client centered and trauma informed assessments and treatment plans for clients 6+ with various diagnosis and severity individually, couple, family, and group settings.
Established over 10 years ago, we originally opened as Prince William Family Counseling and provided the community with trustworthy therapy services in a safe, welcoming environment. In 2015 the agency was purchased and took on new ownership and we became Woodbridge Therapy Group. With the recent change in ownership, we have expanded our number of providers, added more services, and renewed our investment in the community.
Established over 10 years ago, we originally opened as Prince William Family Counseling and provided the community with trustworthy therapy services in a safe, welcoming environment. In 2015 the agency was purchased and took on new ownership and we became Woodbridge Therapy Group. With the recent change in ownership, we have expanded our number of providers, added more services, and renewed our investment in the community.
Meira Ellias
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Manassas, VA 20109
My approach to therapy begins with forming mutual trust. I believe in the importance of the therapeutic relationship, the right 'fit', and that a foundation of support and connection can empower you to explore your past and understand how it is impacting your 'now'.
My approach to therapy begins with forming mutual trust. I believe in the importance of the therapeutic relationship, the right 'fit', and that a foundation of support and connection can empower you to explore your past and understand how it is impacting your 'now'.
Brit Egan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, CCTP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Manassas, VA 20109
[Offering Secure Video Options to individuals in VA & DC] Compassion is not a relationship between the healer and the wounded. It's a relationship between equals. Only when we know our own darkness well can we be present with the darkness of others. Compassion becomes real when we recognize our shared humanity.” These words, written by Pema Chödrön, capture the nature of the therapeutic relationship. Our work will look like joining together as we honor your story and compassionately notice the places in your heart that feel broken and are hurting.
[Offering Secure Video Options to individuals in VA & DC] Compassion is not a relationship between the healer and the wounded. It's a relationship between equals. Only when we know our own darkness well can we be present with the darkness of others. Compassion becomes real when we recognize our shared humanity.” These words, written by Pema Chödrön, capture the nature of the therapeutic relationship. Our work will look like joining together as we honor your story and compassionately notice the places in your heart that feel broken and are hurting.
Jennie Polizzi
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC&NCC, Phd Can, MS&Cert, BS, EMDR, AS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Manassas, VA 20109 (Online Only)
No matter who you are, life is always changing, filled with challenges, transitions, doubts, and sometimes successes. This is the human experience, and you do not have to go it alone. Counseling is an available resource to help hone your natural talents and skills to find vision, motivation, meaning, and resolve through your choices and experiences. With the support of a professional counselor there are no dead-end scenarios. I thoroughly believe in meeting clients where they are at, treating individuals with dignity and respect no matter who they are or where they come from, celebrating differences and individuality.
No matter who you are, life is always changing, filled with challenges, transitions, doubts, and sometimes successes. This is the human experience, and you do not have to go it alone. Counseling is an available resource to help hone your natural talents and skills to find vision, motivation, meaning, and resolve through your choices and experiences. With the support of a professional counselor there are no dead-end scenarios. I thoroughly believe in meeting clients where they are at, treating individuals with dignity and respect no matter who they are or where they come from, celebrating differences and individuality.
Kaylah McCuller
Resident in Counseling, MEd
Verified Verified
Manassas, VA 20110
Not accepting new clients
Welcome! It takes courage to ask for help and something that shouldn’t go unrecognized. I am a compassionate therapist with a passion for helping individuals overcome life's challenges. I have clinical experience working with preteens, teens, young adults, and adults. Additionally I have worked with individuals with needs such as Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions, Self Esteem, Body Image, Interpersonal Relationship Issues, and various other needs.
Welcome! It takes courage to ask for help and something that shouldn’t go unrecognized. I am a compassionate therapist with a passion for helping individuals overcome life's challenges. I have clinical experience working with preteens, teens, young adults, and adults. Additionally I have worked with individuals with needs such as Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions, Self Esteem, Body Image, Interpersonal Relationship Issues, and various other needs.
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Feminist Therapists
How does feminist therapy work?
Feminist therapy sessions are not only personal but often cultural or political in nature, as the approach is based on the belief that people are affected by, and often struggle with, cultural and societal norms and biases, and need to move beyond those external pressures or stressors to tap their own confidence and engage more fully in their own identity. Sessions may therefore include discussions of sexism, diversity, and gender issues and talk of steps toward greater empowerment for patients who believe they have been silenced and seek to raise their voices.
What are examples of feminist therapy techniques?
Along with traditional talk therapy and analysis, a feminist therapist may employ techniques such as role-playing and assertiveness training to help clients build their self-esteem so that they feel they can act freely, and not based on cultural expectations or gender roles dictated by others. A feminist therapist may also engage in bibliotherapy, offering suggested readings on gender identity or social power inequities as they work toward viewing mental-health concerns through a broad cultural lens before focusing on how they affect the individual. Somatic therapy techniques, with an emphasis on body awareness, self-compassion, and mindfulness practices are also often part of feminist therapist practice.
How long does feminist therapy last?
As with most forms of talk therapy, there is no set duration or end point for feminist therapy; people who believe that they are making progress typically continue until they feel they’ve addressed the issues that had been holding them back. It may take some time to become comfortable discussing personal issues, but once a client feels they can do so, they could expect therapy to last for a number of months, typically including at least 12 sessions.
Does feminist therapy work?
As a relatively recent therapeutic technique, there is not yet a body of evidence proving the efficacy of feminist therapy. However, the approach is based on proven core principles of talk therapy, with a particular emphasis on developing a therapeutic relationship based on equality and authentic connection between therapist and client and discovering and building on clients’ personal strengths to help them gain a greater sense of personal power and agency.