Anxiety Therapists in Potomac, VA
I’m Krista Hale, a Licensed Professional Counselor with 45 years of experience in the mental health field. At the age of 54, I went back to school to earn my master's degree and became a licensed clinician. I currently offer counseling to individuals, families, and couples via telehealth. I enjoy working with clients on a variety of issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, and major life transitions.
I’m Krista Hale, a Licensed Professional Counselor with 45 years of experience in the mental health field. At the age of 54, I went back to school to earn my master's degree and became a licensed clinician. I currently offer counseling to individuals, families, and couples via telehealth. I enjoy working with clients on a variety of issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, and major life transitions.
Lauren is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who specializes in working with the military community including those in active service, their families, and veterans. She helps people balance the competing demands of military service and having a successful relationship and raising a family. She provides a confidential space for service members to manage triggering events and emotions, like anger, anxiety, depression, or grief, to help relieve pressure on themselves and their families. Lauren began her private practice in Northern Virginia. She has been in practice for 20+ years.
Lauren is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who specializes in working with the military community including those in active service, their families, and veterans. She helps people balance the competing demands of military service and having a successful relationship and raising a family. She provides a confidential space for service members to manage triggering events and emotions, like anger, anxiety, depression, or grief, to help relieve pressure on themselves and their families. Lauren began her private practice in Northern Virginia. She has been in practice for 20+ years.
In addition, I work with multicultural, diverse populations, has aided in my development of empathy and connectedness towards those I serve.
In addition, I work with multicultural, diverse populations, has aided in my development of empathy and connectedness towards those I serve.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
Therapy is a brave step towards healing. I provide a safe and supportive space where we work together to explore your struggles. Together, we uncover unconscious thought patterns, regain injured energy, and work to create new coping strategies. We do this through a mix of deep exploration, therapeutic challenges, and warm encouragement. With a dash of humor
Therapy is a brave step towards healing. I provide a safe and supportive space where we work together to explore your struggles. Together, we uncover unconscious thought patterns, regain injured energy, and work to create new coping strategies. We do this through a mix of deep exploration, therapeutic challenges, and warm encouragement. With a dash of humor
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My ideal client navigates the multifaceted challenges of anxiety and stress, often originating from academic, personal, and professional spheres. Frequently entangled in a cycle of worry and negative self-talk, their ability to focus, make decisions, and fully savor life is obstructed. The core of their needs centers around crafting coping strategies, honing emotional regulation, and developing a toolkit to manage anxiety across various scenarios. Their objectives anchor in stabilizing mental tranquility, nurturing a positive self-image, and unlocking pathways to richly experience life’s abundances.
My ideal client navigates the multifaceted challenges of anxiety and stress, often originating from academic, personal, and professional spheres. Frequently entangled in a cycle of worry and negative self-talk, their ability to focus, make decisions, and fully savor life is obstructed. The core of their needs centers around crafting coping strategies, honing emotional regulation, and developing a toolkit to manage anxiety across various scenarios. Their objectives anchor in stabilizing mental tranquility, nurturing a positive self-image, and unlocking pathways to richly experience life’s abundances.
I work with many clients who experience anxiety and/or depression.
I operate out of a deep sense of respect for each client. The answer to a person's problems ultimately lies within that person and I am here to help clients explore deeply those thoughts and feelings that may be contributing to a less that fulfilling life.
I work with many clients who experience anxiety and/or depression.
I operate out of a deep sense of respect for each client. The answer to a person's problems ultimately lies within that person and I am here to help clients explore deeply those thoughts and feelings that may be contributing to a less that fulfilling life.
Priscila Olson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Alexandria, VA 22314 (Online Only)
I currently work with individuals battling PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, OCD, and other conditions requiring clinical attention.
In life, we experience new challenges making us feel overwhelmed. You do not have to face them alone. I am here to help you reach your therapeutic goals by building a solid therapeutic relationship and supporting you while you grow to meet life’s challenges.
I currently work with individuals battling PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, OCD, and other conditions requiring clinical attention.
In life, we experience new challenges making us feel overwhelmed. You do not have to face them alone. I am here to help you reach your therapeutic goals by building a solid therapeutic relationship and supporting you while you grow to meet life’s challenges.
Lakeside Wellness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C, LICSW
Verified Verified
Alexandria, VA 22302 (Online Only)
I offer supportive therapeutic approaches to help you to manage the effects of grief, anger, trauma, depression and anxiety.
Licensed in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia, LaKeisha Jackson of Lakeside Wellness, offers mental healthcare to adults, adolescents, couples & families to help you with coping and making more affirming life choices. Lakeside Wellness is a safe space for you to explore your feelings, behaviors, better solve problems, relieve stress and to do the work of achieving healing.
I offer supportive therapeutic approaches to help you to manage the effects of grief, anger, trauma, depression and anxiety.
Licensed in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia, LaKeisha Jackson of Lakeside Wellness, offers mental healthcare to adults, adolescents, couples & families to help you with coping and making more affirming life choices. Lakeside Wellness is a safe space for you to explore your feelings, behaviors, better solve problems, relieve stress and to do the work of achieving healing.
I am Letizia Fariss, a Resident in Counseling with 10 years of experience in nursing. I have a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University. Through nursing, I have cared for people with mental health issues including PTSD, addictions, depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, dementia, Alzheimer’s, and palliative and hospice care. I have lived in and traveled to many European and Middle Eastern countries, which means that I’ve seen a wide variety of cultures and ethnicities. As a result, I know that everyone has varying beliefs and values and I appreciate that uniqueness.
I am Letizia Fariss, a Resident in Counseling with 10 years of experience in nursing. I have a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University. Through nursing, I have cared for people with mental health issues including PTSD, addictions, depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, dementia, Alzheimer’s, and palliative and hospice care. I have lived in and traveled to many European and Middle Eastern countries, which means that I’ve seen a wide variety of cultures and ethnicities. As a result, I know that everyone has varying beliefs and values and I appreciate that uniqueness.
Rachael Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, EdS
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Alexandria, VA 22314 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I have worked with individuals with a variety of diagnoses such as anxiety issues, depression and mood disorders, grief and loss, and relationship issues.
I believe as human beings that we all have times in our lives where we are struggling and feel stuck. This can stem from external factors such as major life changes and/or internal ones where our way of coping with things is no longer working. Therapy is the perfect opportunity to dive inward with a trained professional who can help you grow, implement healthy patterns, and find a sense of empowerment for change. As a licensed professional counselor, I will create an environment where you feel safe, validated, and heard.
I have worked with individuals with a variety of diagnoses such as anxiety issues, depression and mood disorders, grief and loss, and relationship issues.
I believe as human beings that we all have times in our lives where we are struggling and feel stuck. This can stem from external factors such as major life changes and/or internal ones where our way of coping with things is no longer working. Therapy is the perfect opportunity to dive inward with a trained professional who can help you grow, implement healthy patterns, and find a sense of empowerment for change. As a licensed professional counselor, I will create an environment where you feel safe, validated, and heard.
Dynamic Health Partners, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Alexandria, VA 22314 (Online Only)
Dynamic Health Partners, LLC provides Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help address client's issues with anxiety, depression, addiction, Severe Mental Illness, family discord, marital problems, academic support, ADHD, behavioral problems in children and a variety of other stress related issues. Clients can expect a solution focused, holistic, evidenced based and functional approach to mental health wellness. All clinicians are independently licensed in the state of Arizona. We look forward to partnering with you on your wellness journey!
Dynamic Health Partners, LLC provides Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help address client's issues with anxiety, depression, addiction, Severe Mental Illness, family discord, marital problems, academic support, ADHD, behavioral problems in children and a variety of other stress related issues. Clients can expect a solution focused, holistic, evidenced based and functional approach to mental health wellness. All clinicians are independently licensed in the state of Arizona. We look forward to partnering with you on your wellness journey!
Ceyonna Lewis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Alexandria, VA 22305 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Hi, I am Ceyonna and I am a licensed therapist in Virginia and Maryland. I received my master's degree in professional counseling from Liberty University in 2019. My specialties and areas of interest include perinatal mental health, substance use, crisis support, anxiety, depression, peer and family conflict, and behavioral concerns. Additionally, I have experience working with children and young adults in individual and group settings, as well as family counseling. In life, we face challenges that seem too difficult to handle and begin to experience unpleasant emotion; however, there is hope.
Hi, I am Ceyonna and I am a licensed therapist in Virginia and Maryland. I received my master's degree in professional counseling from Liberty University in 2019. My specialties and areas of interest include perinatal mental health, substance use, crisis support, anxiety, depression, peer and family conflict, and behavioral concerns. Additionally, I have experience working with children and young adults in individual and group settings, as well as family counseling. In life, we face challenges that seem too difficult to handle and begin to experience unpleasant emotion; however, there is hope.
Behavioral Health Therapy & Consulting
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Alexandria, VA 22301 (Online Only)
My specialties include: Anxiety and Panic Disorders Depression Chronic Illness, Pain and Sleep Disorders Trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Infertility Life adjustment/Relationships.
Blondine Alexandre has over a decade of experience treating adults. Blondine specializes in mood disorders, trauma, fertility struggles, and chronic illness management (including pain and sleep). Blondine takes a holistic and trauma-informed approach to meet each client where they are.
My specialties include: Anxiety and Panic Disorders Depression Chronic Illness, Pain and Sleep Disorders Trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Infertility Life adjustment/Relationships.
Blondine Alexandre has over a decade of experience treating adults. Blondine specializes in mood disorders, trauma, fertility struggles, and chronic illness management (including pain and sleep). Blondine takes a holistic and trauma-informed approach to meet each client where they are.
Hannah Larter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Alexandria, VA 22314 (Online Only)
As a therapist, my biggest goal is to help you to be kinder to yourself and to live a more easeful life. I've found that EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) are a really effective combination of therapies for people struggling with trauma, anxiety, life transitions, and relationship difficulties (and work well virtually!). These approaches may be new to you, but what's important to know for now is that they provide the tools to help heal trauma, increase self-compassion, improve relationships, manage anxiety, and build a healthier and happier life.
As a therapist, my biggest goal is to help you to be kinder to yourself and to live a more easeful life. I've found that EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) are a really effective combination of therapies for people struggling with trauma, anxiety, life transitions, and relationship difficulties (and work well virtually!). These approaches may be new to you, but what's important to know for now is that they provide the tools to help heal trauma, increase self-compassion, improve relationships, manage anxiety, and build a healthier and happier life.
Kristin Harkins
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Alexandria, VA 22314 (Online Only)
Is constant anxiety keeping you stuck in your head? Maybe you criticize yourself and feel like you should be handling life “better”, feeling as though you should be happier. Perhaps it is depression, or a feeling that things are “just ok” as a result of not knowing where you are going or why. Or have you experienced traumas which are impacting your present life and functioning? Having support and treatment tailored to you as an individual can make all of the difference. I work with people to create a life filled with peace, self-confidence, understanding, and growth. You don’t have to do it alone.
Is constant anxiety keeping you stuck in your head? Maybe you criticize yourself and feel like you should be handling life “better”, feeling as though you should be happier. Perhaps it is depression, or a feeling that things are “just ok” as a result of not knowing where you are going or why. Or have you experienced traumas which are impacting your present life and functioning? Having support and treatment tailored to you as an individual can make all of the difference. I work with people to create a life filled with peace, self-confidence, understanding, and growth. You don’t have to do it alone.
Adam C. Prestegord
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW, LCSW-C, CST
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Alexandria, VA 22305
I will work with you to address concerns related to sexual and gender identities, coming out, ethical non-monogamy, polyamory, dating, infidelity, desire discrepancies, and performance anxiety.
Sex, identity, and relationships can be integral parts of our lives. However, shame, miscommunication, and other life stress might prevent us from having the connections we want. Although these frustrations may seem insurmountable at times, change is possible. Looking for a therapist is a positive first step. Whether you are looking to gain personal insight, develop coping strategies, or improve your relationships and sexual functioning, we can work together to achieve your goals. I work with individuals and couples. I am licensed in VA, DC, and MD and certified as a sex therapist by AASECT.
I will work with you to address concerns related to sexual and gender identities, coming out, ethical non-monogamy, polyamory, dating, infidelity, desire discrepancies, and performance anxiety.
Sex, identity, and relationships can be integral parts of our lives. However, shame, miscommunication, and other life stress might prevent us from having the connections we want. Although these frustrations may seem insurmountable at times, change is possible. Looking for a therapist is a positive first step. Whether you are looking to gain personal insight, develop coping strategies, or improve your relationships and sexual functioning, we can work together to achieve your goals. I work with individuals and couples. I am licensed in VA, DC, and MD and certified as a sex therapist by AASECT.
Kianta English
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Alexandria, VA 22314
I have extensive clinical experience working with adolescents and adults struggling with eating disorders, depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance use/abuse.
I consider myself a realist. That is one of the things I love about therapy. I love helping my clients accept a situation as it is and learn to deal with it accordingly. I strive to help my clients find a path of healing, enlightenment, & empowerment to love themselves beyond their current challenges, and to accept themselves as they are in their challenges.
I have extensive clinical experience working with adolescents and adults struggling with eating disorders, depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance use/abuse.
I consider myself a realist. That is one of the things I love about therapy. I love helping my clients accept a situation as it is and learn to deal with it accordingly. I strive to help my clients find a path of healing, enlightenment, & empowerment to love themselves beyond their current challenges, and to accept themselves as they are in their challenges.
Many clients have been helped cope effectively with anxiety, depression, relationship stress, life transitions, occupational stress, grief and other mental health concerns.
Has life thrown you a curve ball? Do you wake up thinking what life is all about? Anxiety, depression, feeling overwhelmed and out of control can be challenges we face, leading us to feel misunderstood, judged, lost and lonely. I want to meet you where you are and walk with you through whatever situation and challenges you are facing. In my over 20 years’ experience, as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), I have worked extensively with individuals, couples, and families.
Many clients have been helped cope effectively with anxiety, depression, relationship stress, life transitions, occupational stress, grief and other mental health concerns.
Has life thrown you a curve ball? Do you wake up thinking what life is all about? Anxiety, depression, feeling overwhelmed and out of control can be challenges we face, leading us to feel misunderstood, judged, lost and lonely. I want to meet you where you are and walk with you through whatever situation and challenges you are facing. In my over 20 years’ experience, as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), I have worked extensively with individuals, couples, and families.
She has training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client Centered Therapy (CCT) approaches to individual psychotherapy. Treatment is client focused and may incorporate multiple approaches for various client goals. Her ideal client has experienced many hardships, particularly in childhood. However, they are interesting in assessing their life, their strengths and working together towards healthy goals to manage depression, anxiety, and any stress that might impede achieving a stable healthy life. She is skilled at providing my clients a realistic view
She has training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client Centered Therapy (CCT) approaches to individual psychotherapy. Treatment is client focused and may incorporate multiple approaches for various client goals. Her ideal client has experienced many hardships, particularly in childhood. However, they are interesting in assessing their life, their strengths and working together towards healthy goals to manage depression, anxiety, and any stress that might impede achieving a stable healthy life. She is skilled at providing my clients a realistic view
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Anxiety Therapists
What are the most common treatments for anxiety?
Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioral therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other popular forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.
How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?
The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.
When should I seek treatment for anxiety?
Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.
How effective is treatment for anxiety?
Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.