Domestic Abuse Therapists in Reston, VA

I provide services to individuals who are looking to explore the vulnerable parts of themselves using a person-centered, humanistic, and trauma-informed approach. I believe in meeting a client wherever they are in the healing process and promoting healing and growth in every aspect of the client’s life.

“No” is a complete sentence. You want change but fear keeps you in relationships and jobs that do not fulfill you. Why is it so hard to do what’s right for you? Have you longed to embark on a journey of self-discovery like in Eat Pray Love? I've been there. I'm a divorcee who reclaimed my identity and reinvented myself. If you’re looking for change and to regain your voice, I’m here for you and women who feel trapped by social expectations and limiting beliefs. You do not have to go through life feeling frustrated about sacrificing your needs to please others. It's time to make yourself a priority. 何必受气？ 与其受委屈不如联络我谈谈如何改造您的生活。

I believe in the power of psychology to restore health and happiness to those whose lives have been overcome by distress. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression and interpersonal problems associated with both every day life stress as well as with a history of trauma. I work with adolescents and adults in an individual therapy setting. In addition, I provide psychological assessment and consultation for educational and psychiatric purposes. I tailor my interventions in both therapy and assessment to my client's individual situation and needs.

Are you having difficulty with the relationships in your life? Are you struggling to make progress with your goals? Is it hard for you to find meaning in your daily living? I firmly believe that before any psychological theory or technique can be helpful, a therapeutic relationship must be established. I see the relationship between a client and therapist as a collaborative partnership. Whether you are an adult, adolescent, or family, I seek to create a safe, caring, and non-judgmental environment for us to explore identity, patterns, choices, and opportunities for growth and change. Currently accepting new patients

Dr. Nisco received his doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the Pacific Graduate School of Psychology in consortium with Stanford University in Palo Alto, California, and obtained his Masters in Clinical Psychology and Bachelors in Psychology from Loyola College. He has trained at Spring Grove Hospital Center in Catonsville, MD, Patuxent Institution minimal security prison in Sykesville, MD, National Center for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in Menlo Park, CA, and Veterans Hospitals in Palo Alto, CA and Baltimore, MD. He has also been on staff at various community outpatient mental health centers.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist. I have been working with children, adolescents, adults and families for over thirty years. My specialty is cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). I offer individual, couples, and family therapy to all age groups. I also am trained in school psychology. I consult frequently with educators, physicians, nurses, clergy, attorneys and judges on child and family matters. I have extensive experience helping families with divorce and reunification issues. I am an experienced court-appointed parent coordinator and child custody evaluator. I also treat adolescent and adults with substance abuse issues.

Counselors have the unique opportunity to facilitate healing and change through their relationships with others. I believe that the seeds of change are first planted through safe relationships where one can be open and honest without judgement. Creating a supportive environment for my clients to process and grow is what I love most about therapy. I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults on a variety of mental health issues, including mood disorders, behavioral disorders, trauma, and relationship problems. It would be an honor and a privilege to walk with you on your journey.

It only takes one person to change your life: YOU! The heart of therapy is experiencing the possibility of change. I believe that if you can change your mind and your perception, you can change your life. I have dedicated the last 25 years of my life to helping others reach their full potential. I'd love to work with you and to help you realize your best life yet. The process of healing can be painful, but guided by skilled professionals who possess compassion and specific training, you will have the opportunity to access strategies that will both optimize your mind, and create body and soul balance.

Seeing a therapist isn't only for people in major life crisis. People in everyday life situations can also benefit from therapy. We all need help at times to understand our feelings, deal with life's challenges and feel hopeful about the future. Life can feel like a roller coaster sometimes. It may take us high with the birth of a child or falling in love and it may drop us low mourning a loss, suffering abuse, or feeling immobilized by depression. Therapy can help you find ways to manage those emotions and promote your well-being.

As a fellow truth seeker and meaning maker, I know firsthand how challenges in life can seem inescapable at times. I also personally understand the layered impact that a history of trauma has on our physical, emotional, and spiritual selves. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker passionate about supporting women to learn to connect, cultivate, and honor their deepest sense of self, from the inside out, and what I like to think of as on a soul level. I want to support you to learn how to own all parts of yourself - mindfully, without judgment, and to honor your soul.

If it’s time for you to make some changes, I’d be honored to help you figure out the next steps. I specialize in working with adults and teens who have struggled with anxiety, trauma, or loss. I have spent over ten years working with survivors of sexual and domestic violence, but also have experience helping individuals through various transitions and life stages.

Therapy is about finding healing - it is a space for rectifying our past with our present. What happened before with who we are today. When that reconciliation happens, we find healing and begin to walk in freedom. My purpose is to help you do exactly that. And it starts with you feeling seen and known. When you walk into my office, you will find a welcoming, safe, relaxed environment, and, hopefully, you will feel at home. As your therapist, my goal will be to help you navigate how to walk it true authenticity towards who you are meant to be.

I have been in the counseling field for over 30 years! I specialize in trauma therapy and relational issues. I have extensive experience with anxiety and depressive disorders, codependency, and women's issues. I encourage clients to use their strengths to combat sabotaging beliefs & find new ways of coping and grounding. I provide a customized treatment approach for the unique needs of each client. I integrate traditional & current therapy techniques to help clients make lasting, positive changes. My clients report greater confidence, restored relationships, increased emotional support from within, and more happiness.

We are a group practice specializing in treating kids, teens & adults who need help managing stress, fears, anxiety, depression & resolution of trauma & PTSD. We use approaches such as EMDR Therapy, CBT, IFS and Sandtray to heal as well as address and change, persistent negative thoughts from difficult childhood experiences or more recently. The use of these modalities within a safe therapeutic relationship help you feel empowered & hopeful about your future. Our particular approach is to build on your core strengths enabling you to move beyond, while completely eliminating, triggering situations. Our bodies & minds are geared heal.

Dr. Nicole Teske has experience providing therapy and assessment services to adolescents and adults. Dr. Teske has training in a variety of treatment modalities and working with individuals with a range of presenting problems. She has experience working with individuals in the general outpatient population and those who have experienced incarceration. Dr. Teske also conducts psychological evaluations for diagnostic clarification and ADHD screening and psychosexual risk evaluations.

In a world full of unknowns, I want my clients to have the ability to trust themselves and their abilities. With trust in oneself, you can do anything and work through any obstacle. During our lifetime, we learn that outside influences can impact our sense of confidence and worth. It is important to me for my clients to learn and lean into their authentic needs and understand that their home is within themselves. We will work to identify coping mechanisms that can support you through many life struggles and build habits that can assist in you living your best life.

In each of us there is a drive to move towards wholeness. Sometimes we require assistance to unblock that which slows our movement towards balance. Engaging in therapy is a sign of resilience in the face of personal struggles. Courage is walking through your fears to make a difference. By engaging in a strong and empathetic relationship, we will work to uncover the motivations and thoughts that are preventing you from living your life to the fullest. I educate my clients to utilize innovative strategies that capture the extraordinary power that comes from within to facilitate the changes you seek.

I work with people who are dealing with issues ranging from anxiety, depression, and issues that feel unmanageable alone. Whether that be from loss of a loved one or relationship, feeling unprepared for big life changes, or dealing with lifelong psychological challenges.

I believe every individual has a chance at succeeding in life, regardless of his / their /her present or past circumstances. Sometimes, we find ourselves in a place where we just need to talk to someone without judgment or prejudice. Life's stressors can overwhelm us to the point where we don't know where to start to get back to our usual self. Regardless if you feel you need one session or more, therapy will be empowering for you and help you compartmentalize your worries into manageable tasks.