Therapists in Manassas, VA

Hi my name is Karen Kaiser, I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I got into the counseling profession after overcoming my own childhood traumas. I understand the potential anger, frustration and fear of facing your past, as well as the uncertainty of moving forward. I have worked in behavioral health since 1986, and believe in client centered therapy. I am here for you, and to make the process as easy as possible.

I believe that at various times in life everyone experiences a challenge, when their way of coping isn't working the way it usually does. I am passionate about supporting people who are committed to improving their lives. I have a solution focused approach and integrate alternative treatment options. I work with anyone from ages 5 and up, with 15 years of experience. I work with a lot Mothers and children who are adjusting to the changes in day to day life. I own a business with additional therapists, I can connect you with someone in my practice who specializes in other areas.

I have a BA from Radford University and an MS in Professional Counseling from Grand Canyon University. I enjoy working with a broad spectrum of individuals from diverse backgrounds. I am bilingual, English and Spanish, and I offer a sliding fee scale. Providing tools, emotional support, and education to those in need is a passion of mine. I have experience working with adolescents and adults suffering from complex traumas as well as providing a variety of community support resources to individuals and families.

Are you feeling unappreciated, not connecting with your spouse/significant other, spending most of your time arguing? Are you not happy with life, can't see your value, uncontrollable mood swings? Are you feeling like your life is spinning out of control, isolating yourself from your family and friends? Do you want to connect more as a family? I strive to help others live their best and most healthy lives, as well as connect more with their family and significant others. My ideal clients are families and couples seeking healing and help through therapy as well as adolescents with self-esteem issues, symptoms of depression, suicide.

I work with clients to go deep into the origins of who they are and how life and relationships have shaped them. When you look deeper into your story you can make sense of how you have learned to navigate connection, emotions, conflict, boundaries, and relational needs. We can explore the stuck points, protectors, adaptations, and threat mitigation strategies you have needed up until now. We can also make space for any parts or wounds that need healing or going back for. Along the way, I can help you access your inner resources, wisdom, and resilience. My role is to help you explore the other possibilities available to you.

Are you searching to embrace all of you? Have you experienced a traumatic event or lost a loved one due to health disparity, mental illness, experiencing racial conflict, divorce, high stressors, incarcerated, loss of a pet, etc.? Well, if so, I am here to meet you where you are. Have you questioned yourself and your answer is why? Together let's explore your "How?"

We help couples build person-to-person, heart-to-heart, soul-to-soul connections. We all long to be seen, heard, understood, held, and cherished by our precious person. Being in secure connection often conflicts with how life has shaped us. For many of us, relationship experiences have included bumps in the road, needs have been missed, wounds have developed, protections have grown, trust has been broken, limited beliefs have emerged, and parts of us have been hidden away. We help couples explore how life has influenced their interactions and then find lasting ways to heal, connect, repair, meet unmet needs, and build security.

Whether it be depression, anxiety, grief, trauma or something that is unable to be categorized, I am here to walk with you through this journey. My approach is to work myself out of a job with each individual person. Realizing each person is unique and is more than a diagnosis. The overall goal is for each person to feel they have the skills they can transfer to other issues that arise in their lives. Empowered and encouraged.

I believe in a trusting, consistent and authentic therapeutic relationship that is at the center of healing, Everyone has the ability to gain compassion for themselves and a greater capacity to cope with life's challenges. I am here to help you cultivate growth, restoration and positive change. I provide individual mental health services as well as work as part of a treatment team for adults, children and families, helping them work through their functional issues.

When relationships get stuck in an unproductive pattern it is usually because people are reacting to the hurt rather than responding in ways that can solve problems. As a marriage and family therapist I specialize in helping people find strength based solutions to address the challenges of managing relationships. The systemic approach focuses on the interactions of people (families, groups, communities) more than individual symptoms; however, this approach is beneficial when working with groups, families, couples, and individuals.

Asking for help is difficult, as is admitting when we are struggling. My goal is to help all of my clients accept and voice their struggles, no matter what they may be. Improving self esteem, self thought, boundaries, communication, and self care practices while in a safe and empowering environment are just some of the key aspects to improving ones overall mental health. My philosophy, as a clinician, centers on the destigmatization of mental health issues and addiction. 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.

I work with adult individuals, children (2-18), and parents. I help clients creatively turn pain into coping skills, missed connections into secure relationships, and problematic behaviors into strengths and resiliency. I focus on practical, real-world strategies that build security and connection through a balance of nurture, engagement, structure, and challenge. These strategies are a resource that can then be utilized through different life experiences, stages, and stressors. I support adults, children, and parents alike to understand their emotional and relational needs and find more satisfying, connective ways of meeting them.

Do you feel trapped by anxiety, uncertainty, and worry? Maybe there are days when your thoughts feel incessant and uncontrollable. You might be someone who appears to have it all together, but you still find yourself stressed, barely keeping up with the demands of school, work, or your personal life. It’s painful to feel like your mental health is hanging by a thread and if you’re here, maybe you’re ready for a change. You want to open up about how you’re really doing and connect authentically. Most of all, you’re ready to build a life you’re proud of and get out of survival mode. It would be an honor to help get you there!

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Virginia. I earned my Masters Degree in Social Work at Virginia Commonwealth University and my Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Maryland. I have been working in the clinical field since 1999. My passion is working directly with people who are experiencing challenges and assisting them through difficult times. I believe in the strength of individuals to overcome obstacles in life but recognize that everyone needs support through these times. A variety of evidence based practices assist clients in reaching their goals and living a fuller life.

Are you searching for a psychotherapist who can provide the guidance and support you need to overcome difficult issues? I am here to help you navigate through the challenges that have left you feeling overwhelmed, hopeless, and defeated. I believe in taking a holistic approach, addressing not just your thoughts and emotions, but also the connection between your mind and body. Together, we will explore your feelings, delve into your subconscious, and discover coping mechanisms that will empower you to take control of your life. Let's embark on this therapeutic journey together and unlock your true potential!

The process of healing and recovery can be a daunting experience. But with every challenge and every hardship, comes an opportunity for growth and transformation into a stronger and healthier version of oneself. I firmly believe in the importance of creating a safe and supportive environment where individuals feel empowered to explore their emotions, while still being able to develop healthy coping mechanisms and positive mindsets. I believe in caring for the whole person, tending to the physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of the individual in need.

We view therapy as a vehicle for becoming truly whole and free to live in the fullness of our true self. This journey of becoming sometimes requires a process of healing, retrieving lost and hidden-away parts of self, and/or going back to our origins to make sense of the present. None of us make it through life without enduring hurts and losses along the way. Creating space to acknowledge the ways life has shaped us can be the foundation for returning to a place of wholeness, connection, and purpose. If you are curious or called to explore your spiritual connection and practices, whatever this means for you, we can be alongside you.

Do you or a loved one struggle with substance abuse or mental health issues or both? Do you have a history of trauma or low self-esteem and self-worth? If stress, trauma, anxiety or depression is keeping you from living the life you want to live, I am here to help. As your therapist, I will provide an empathic, non-judgmental, and supportive space for you to feel comfortable to process and better understand yourself and your relationships with others.

We offer a truly embodied approach to healing. We believe human beings are deeply resourceful, innately whole, and have the capacity to heal themselves from the inside-out. Physical dis-ease and emotional, relational, or mental pain can arise from a sense of separation and/or unresolved issues held in the body. You deserve to go back for exiled parts, shift stuck points, and address unmet needs so you are free to return home to a place of authentic peace, connection, and wholeness. Our skilled therapists offer multiple pathways for tending to trauma and coming out the other side into a life and personhood that belongs solely to you.