Therapists in Manassas, VA

I am a Resident in Counseling approved by the Virginia Board of Counseling working towards my licensure. I graduated with my Masters' degree in Community Counseling from Regent University. I have previously worked with children, adolescents, teens, young adults, and adults. Additionally, I have a passion for working with couples and families. I have worked with individuals experiencing ADHD, anxiety, behavioral issues, depression, life transitions, marital and relationship issues, suicidal ideation, and trauma.

Miosha Lamar is a Resident In Counseling with a Master of Art degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University. Miosha specializes in working with teens, adults, and families. She has experience working in several settings including therapeutic day treatment, mental health skill building and intensive in-home.

All of us are on a journey. I see the role of a counselor as someone who walks with you on yours. My counseling style blends cognitive behavioral techniques with existential humanism, which allows for the implementation of evidence-based interventions without neglecting the innate humanity of every individual. My guiding principle as a counselor is to meet clients where they are and help them grow into the best version of themselves.

Finding our way back to our whole self can be a difficult journey, one that asks us to connect with feelings not yet owned, wounds not yet processed, and longings not yet voiced. When our needs for comfort, validation, protection, and predictability are not met in our relationships, we can be vulnerable to feeling unworthy, unsafe, and that our needs are unimportant. The strategies we have for dealing with our unmet needs often show up in similar patterns for managing stress, distress, and disconnection. Some move towards others, hoping that if we fight loud, long, or hard enough, our pain and anger will eventually be acknowledged.

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.

Maybe you’ve believed you need to “keep it all together” or else everything will fall apart. Maybe you’ve felt the need to hide parts of yourself to make others more comfortable. Or maybe you’re trying to make sense of why that thing that happened to you long ago still has such an impact on your life. You yearn for deeper connections with yourself and with others, and to understand what your emotions and urges are trying to do for you. Let’s explore these things together, with patience, compassion, curiosity, and grace.

I am a Resident in Counseling approved by the Virginia Board of Counseling working towards licensure. I am currently under the supervision of Marla Peyser, LPC. I have previously worked as a school counselor and have worked with young children, teens, young adults, and families. I have experience working with individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, separation, grief & loss, trauma, self-esteem, major life transitions, suicidal thoughts, family systems, conflict resolution, transitions and emotion management.

The Safe Space Therapeutic Services is a private practice that specialize in providing individual therapy, teen counseling, and family support services. She’la White is the founder and is a Licensed Professional Counselor with years of experience working with children and families through assessment and intervention programs.  Shela’s goal is to help you achieve a full, vital, and meaningful life. As challenges occur, life becomes stressful and it can be difficult to feel balanced and in control. She believes in empowering individuals and families by using evidence-based treatments.

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.

I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families to help provide healthy coping skills and effective communication. I have experience working with individuals dealing with adjustment issues, anxiety, self-esteem issues, depression, couples and family relational issues, and behavioral problems in adolescents. It is important that I collaborate with each client to help identify and understand their challenges and tailor my therapeutic approach to meet the client’s specific needs and treatment goals.

Achieving “balance” within one’s life can be a challenge. The day-to-day frustrations and stresses build, creating fertile ground for many mental health conditions. The stresses also reduce our capacity to cope and problem-solve as we once did. My approach to therapy is collaborative. You are the expert of you. Let’s use our combined skills to identify your path to “balance.” Taking the step to start therapy can be a daunting. I understand. Lets walk together.

Navigating the world right now can be extremely challenging especially if you are a woman. Are you the "dependable" friend or family member that is "always there"? Do you have difficulty saying no due to feelings of guilt or fear of acceptance? Have you worked your entire life to do everything just right and now you’re finding difficulty achieving happiness and fulfillment due to excessive worrying and preoccupation with perfectionism? Would you describe yourself as someone who goes after their goals and beats the odds despite life's curved balls? If any of this sounds familiar, then you’ve stumbled on the right profile.

Feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, or uncertain about the future? You don't have to face these difficulties alone. Life can be confusing, but there is always hope and healing. Together, we can find peace, and discover solutions.

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.

I specialize in cultivating a safe space for couples to reconnect, resolve well-worn patterns, and repair old wounds. It might be that each of you has a different way of navigating emotions, conflict, disconnection, or stress. For most couples, this includes one partner pursuing connection or resolution, upping the ante when they can’t feel their important other, and the other partner withdrawing or shutting down in an effort to reduce tension and diffuse the conflict. Many couples find these different relational strategies can lead to cycles of frustration, misunderstanding, pain, and protectiveness they can’t find a way out of.

As a therapist, I have much to offer. My many varied years of professional experience as a clinical social worker, my excellent education, combined with my personal life experience serves me well. Together, we collaborate on a new trusted relationship built on safety that has the potential to aid your growth with whatever issue you choose to work on. I work especially well with children and adolescents and have a good foundation in play therapy, yet adults are often surprised that I can work equally well with their concerns. We can design an approach that works for you.

Counseling services via video conference sessions only. Availability is flexible. Manage mood and anxiety disorders, wellness, and relationship issues. I help empower clients to make decisions that will enable them to make positive changes. Strong Cognitive Cognitive Behavioral background. Specialize in couples counseling/individuals relationship issues to include infidelity, financial, sexual problems, and wellness/mindfulness issues. Outpatient mental health practice since 2006. Co-author of Developmental Classroom Guidance activities. Middle school counselor 3 years.

I work with clients a variety of clients to help them achieve their goals and maximize their potential for success in social life, school, work and personal relationships.

Kyle is Resident in Counseling approved by the Virginia Board of Counseling working towards becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor. He graduated from Liberty University with his Masters in Clinical Mental Health. Kyle has experience working with teens, college students, older adults, and families who have experienced workplace trauma, adjustment problems, divorce, eating disorders, relationship issues, depression, and anxiety.