Feminist Therapists in Vienna, VA
Elena Salisbury
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSCJ
Verified Verified
Vienna, VA 22180 (Online Only)
I understand that the idea of going to therapy can be daunting, and I strive to provide a safe and affirming space in which we can explore what brought you here. No matter what you may be struggling with, we all deserve support, connection, and healing. My approach is trauma-informed and draws from training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. I believe that the relationship between client and therapist should be grounded in empathy, compassion, and the desire to work collaboratively to build on existing strengths and learn new skills.
I understand that the idea of going to therapy can be daunting, and I strive to provide a safe and affirming space in which we can explore what brought you here. No matter what you may be struggling with, we all deserve support, connection, and healing. My approach is trauma-informed and draws from training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. I believe that the relationship between client and therapist should be grounded in empathy, compassion, and the desire to work collaboratively to build on existing strengths and learn new skills.
Are you facing a crisis, difficult time, transition period, or relationship conflict? Are you feeling blocked by trauma in your past, stuck in a behavioral pattern that is making you miserable? If so, you are wanted and welcome here. Let's partner to change your life so that you can experience more joy and clarity of thought.
Are you facing a crisis, difficult time, transition period, or relationship conflict? Are you feeling blocked by trauma in your past, stuck in a behavioral pattern that is making you miserable? If so, you are wanted and welcome here. Let's partner to change your life so that you can experience more joy and clarity of thought.
Cori is an person-centered therapist who specializes in Trauma Informed Art Therapy. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art Education from Longwood University in 2017, and her Master of Science in Art Therapy and Counseling from Eastern Virginia Medical School in 2019. She spent her counseling residency providing Trauma-Systems-Therapy for Refugees and Public School Counseling in Maine. Cori now holds a full license in Virginia and Maine, as well as, national licensure as a Board Certified Art Therapist. Currently, she is incorporating EMDR into virtual therapy sessions through Bridge to Wellness Centers LLC.
Cori is an person-centered therapist who specializes in Trauma Informed Art Therapy. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art Education from Longwood University in 2017, and her Master of Science in Art Therapy and Counseling from Eastern Virginia Medical School in 2019. She spent her counseling residency providing Trauma-Systems-Therapy for Refugees and Public School Counseling in Maine. Cori now holds a full license in Virginia and Maine, as well as, national licensure as a Board Certified Art Therapist. Currently, she is incorporating EMDR into virtual therapy sessions through Bridge to Wellness Centers LLC.
Meira Ellias
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vienna, VA 22182
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'.
Anna Rae - Bridge To Wellness Centers
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CSAC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Vienna, VA 22182
I am optimistic in my therapeutic approach helping ladies with reproductive mental health, and couples, families, and individuals (adolescents/adults) who struggle with issues that affect their daily functioning. My goal is to empower clients to understand themselves, to highlight strengths, positive traits, coping skills, and encourage the potential that emerges during the therapeutic process. Life today is stressful under good circumstances but when life throws us off balance we need a safe place to process our thoughts and feelings to regain wellness in our life.
I am optimistic in my therapeutic approach helping ladies with reproductive mental health, and couples, families, and individuals (adolescents/adults) who struggle with issues that affect their daily functioning. My goal is to empower clients to understand themselves, to highlight strengths, positive traits, coping skills, and encourage the potential that emerges during the therapeutic process. Life today is stressful under good circumstances but when life throws us off balance we need a safe place to process our thoughts and feelings to regain wellness in our life.
Dr. Varkiani offers a caring, accepting approach to help you navigate through difficulties like depression, anxiety and trauma, relationship problems. and life transitions. She is currently taking clients for psychological evaluations (all ages) with a specialty in ADHD, Autism, Learning disorders and other neuropsychological concerns. Therapy clients are accepted (adolescents and adults). Please reach out if you would like a consultation.
Dr. Varkiani offers a caring, accepting approach to help you navigate through difficulties like depression, anxiety and trauma, relationship problems. and life transitions. She is currently taking clients for psychological evaluations (all ages) with a specialty in ADHD, Autism, Learning disorders and other neuropsychological concerns. Therapy clients are accepted (adolescents and adults). Please reach out if you would like a consultation.
Bianca Molinari
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Vienna, VA 22182 (Online Only)
I specialize in providing compassionate and effective treatment for individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, and experiencing neurodivergency. Are you feeling overwhelmed by stress, or worried about the future? Do you have difficulty overcoming emotional numbness or constant sadness? Do you feel pressured to solve problems on your own? Life can be complex and unpredictable, moving too fast or too slow. But there is hope. You are not alone. I am here to support you on your journey. I can help you find peace and healing, rediscover hope, and identify solutions.
I specialize in providing compassionate and effective treatment for individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, and experiencing neurodivergency. Are you feeling overwhelmed by stress, or worried about the future? Do you have difficulty overcoming emotional numbness or constant sadness? Do you feel pressured to solve problems on your own? Life can be complex and unpredictable, moving too fast or too slow. But there is hope. You are not alone. I am here to support you on your journey. I can help you find peace and healing, rediscover hope, and identify solutions.
Caren Ann Appel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA
Verified Verified
Vienna, VA 22180 (Online Only)
Finding the right therapeutic "fit" is one of the most important decisions you will undertake. You often can't waste time because you or your family needs help now, which is why I offer a compassionate, solution-oriented approach to clients. Hi, my name is Caren Ann Appel & I'm a licensed psychotherapist with a master's in clinical & macro social work & another master's degree in Gender History.
Finding the right therapeutic "fit" is one of the most important decisions you will undertake. You often can't waste time because you or your family needs help now, which is why I offer a compassionate, solution-oriented approach to clients. Hi, my name is Caren Ann Appel & I'm a licensed psychotherapist with a master's in clinical & macro social work & another master's degree in Gender History.
Isabel B Kirk
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, EMDR, IFS, AEDP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Vienna, VA 22182
If you are facing a crisis or difficult time, are tired of being in pain, not find what you want or need, don't know what to do with your partner, child, boss...situation, or simply want to improve your life, contact me. I will help you change your life! I work with depression & anxiety, trauma, relationships therapy (dating, marriage & couples counseling, intimacy problems), eating disorders & body image and healthy eating, maternity and postpartum, parenting and attachment, and grief due to break-ups, perinatal loss, and divorce. I am also devoted to the field of positive psychology and support people during common life transitions.
If you are facing a crisis or difficult time, are tired of being in pain, not find what you want or need, don't know what to do with your partner, child, boss...situation, or simply want to improve your life, contact me. I will help you change your life! I work with depression & anxiety, trauma, relationships therapy (dating, marriage & couples counseling, intimacy problems), eating disorders & body image and healthy eating, maternity and postpartum, parenting and attachment, and grief due to break-ups, perinatal loss, and divorce. I am also devoted to the field of positive psychology and support people during common life transitions.
Hello, I’m Grace! I specialize in working with people who have experienced trauma and who face challenges with self-esteem, self-compassion, self-care, boundary-setting, perfectionism, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, binge eating disorder, emotional eating, and body image concerns. I am also a weight-inclusive, Intuitive Eating and Health at Every Size-aligned provider. I am deeply committed to creating a safe and compassionate space for you to learn new coping skills to help you feel better in the here and now while we also explore the deeper roots of your challenges to aid in your healing.
Hello, I’m Grace! I specialize in working with people who have experienced trauma and who face challenges with self-esteem, self-compassion, self-care, boundary-setting, perfectionism, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, binge eating disorder, emotional eating, and body image concerns. I am also a weight-inclusive, Intuitive Eating and Health at Every Size-aligned provider. I am deeply committed to creating a safe and compassionate space for you to learn new coping skills to help you feel better in the here and now while we also explore the deeper roots of your challenges to aid in your healing.
Waseem Amin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vienna, VA 22182 (Online Only)
Managing life challenges can be difficult and exhausting, especially during such strange times as the ones we are living through. In addition to helping you navigate this collective trauma, my goal is to help you unearth your path to authenticity and life satisfaction while working through the obstacles that come up, however they might present themselves.
Managing life challenges can be difficult and exhausting, especially during such strange times as the ones we are living through. In addition to helping you navigate this collective trauma, my goal is to help you unearth your path to authenticity and life satisfaction while working through the obstacles that come up, however they might present themselves.
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Starting therapy can feel vulnerable, uncomfortable, and even scary. It may also feel exciting or give you a sense of relief. I want to assure you that no matter what it is you are feeling or experiencing, you aren't alone. This is your healing journey, and I am here to support you with care and compassion and without judgment.
Starting therapy can feel vulnerable, uncomfortable, and even scary. It may also feel exciting or give you a sense of relief. I want to assure you that no matter what it is you are feeling or experiencing, you aren't alone. This is your healing journey, and I am here to support you with care and compassion and without judgment.
I get it. You're tired of feeling stuck but don't know where to begin making changes to help you feel better–more resilient, confident, and self-assured. You're tired of the anxiety spirals, the overthinking, the second-guessing. You want to be able to rest without feeling guilty! To enjoy socializing without worrying about how you're being perceived. To leave work at work and enjoy your hard-earned time off. You're ready to be able to speak your truth with kindness and clarity so you can have the kinds of relationships you're craving and deserve!
I get it. You're tired of feeling stuck but don't know where to begin making changes to help you feel better–more resilient, confident, and self-assured. You're tired of the anxiety spirals, the overthinking, the second-guessing. You want to be able to rest without feeling guilty! To enjoy socializing without worrying about how you're being perceived. To leave work at work and enjoy your hard-earned time off. You're ready to be able to speak your truth with kindness and clarity so you can have the kinds of relationships you're craving and deserve!
Kate Tedeschi
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, ATR-BC, LPC
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Vienna, VA 22027
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Even the most resilient adults, teens and kids need support for the challenges life sends our way. During this time of uncertainty, I am here to partner with you as a collaborative support. My clients describe me as genuine and warm, while providing the opportunity for reflection and growth. You don't have to live with anxiety, depression or overwhelming trauma. You can thrive even in the most challenging of life transitions and relationship challenges, but you don't have to do it alone. You are taking the first step towards connecting back to your true and whole self.
Even the most resilient adults, teens and kids need support for the challenges life sends our way. During this time of uncertainty, I am here to partner with you as a collaborative support. My clients describe me as genuine and warm, while providing the opportunity for reflection and growth. You don't have to live with anxiety, depression or overwhelming trauma. You can thrive even in the most challenging of life transitions and relationship challenges, but you don't have to do it alone. You are taking the first step towards connecting back to your true and whole self.
Amber Norville
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Vienna, VA 22182 (Online Only)
Do you feel lost? Angry? Exhausted? Alone? I'm here to help you. I am enthusiastic about working with women who are experiencing anxiety, depression, chronic illnesses, postpartum depression/anxiety, navigating modern motherhood, and work-life "balance" (is there EVER really complete balance?). I am kind, but no nonsense in my approach. I no longer conduct free consultations. For faster response, please email to schedule your intake session. Intake sessions are only scheduled when ALL paperwork and insurance verification are completed. No exceptions made. I work with clients via telehealth ONLY at this time.
Do you feel lost? Angry? Exhausted? Alone? I'm here to help you. I am enthusiastic about working with women who are experiencing anxiety, depression, chronic illnesses, postpartum depression/anxiety, navigating modern motherhood, and work-life "balance" (is there EVER really complete balance?). I am kind, but no nonsense in my approach. I no longer conduct free consultations. For faster response, please email to schedule your intake session. Intake sessions are only scheduled when ALL paperwork and insurance verification are completed. No exceptions made. I work with clients via telehealth ONLY at this time.
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My goal as a clinical social worker is to empower folks to embrace their uniqueness, navigate life’s challenges, and cultivate resilience. I am honored to be part of my clients’ journeys and am dedicated to walking alongside their paths toward healing and growth.
My goal as a clinical social worker is to empower folks to embrace their uniqueness, navigate life’s challenges, and cultivate resilience. I am honored to be part of my clients’ journeys and am dedicated to walking alongside their paths toward healing and growth.
I specialize in working with adults with eating disorders and disordered eating, and the conditions that often co-occur with eating concerns such as anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and trauma. I also have an extensive research background in chronic fatigue syndrome (sometimes called myalgic encephalomyelitis or ME/CFS) and have worked on multiple NIH-funded studies; I am aware of the unique challenges faced by individuals living with ME/CFS and other poorly understood, stigmatized health conditions. I provide evidence-based interventions that are tailored to my client’s needs and progress.
I specialize in working with adults with eating disorders and disordered eating, and the conditions that often co-occur with eating concerns such as anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and trauma. I also have an extensive research background in chronic fatigue syndrome (sometimes called myalgic encephalomyelitis or ME/CFS) and have worked on multiple NIH-funded studies; I am aware of the unique challenges faced by individuals living with ME/CFS and other poorly understood, stigmatized health conditions. I provide evidence-based interventions that are tailored to my client’s needs and progress.
You’ve made it this far, now what? Starting your counseling journey can be overwhelming and confusing at times. The most important things to remember are that you are worth the effort, to always be curious, and that I am here to help support you through your process. It has always been clear to me that it takes a community to support an individual. We often turn to our families, friends, educators, and leaders for guidance in challenging situations. My role as a counselor is to help guide you through the challenges you might be facing in a confidential, empathetic, and supportive environment.
You’ve made it this far, now what? Starting your counseling journey can be overwhelming and confusing at times. The most important things to remember are that you are worth the effort, to always be curious, and that I am here to help support you through your process. It has always been clear to me that it takes a community to support an individual. We often turn to our families, friends, educators, and leaders for guidance in challenging situations. My role as a counselor is to help guide you through the challenges you might be facing in a confidential, empathetic, and supportive environment.
Sarah Burlar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fairfax, VA 22031 (Online Only)
Feeling anxious &/or depressed? Stuck in a pattern of unhelpful behaviors & thoughts? Exhausted from trying to please everyone and have no time left for yourself? Worry about what other people think of you? Struggle to form and maintain healthy boundaries? Finding relationships with others exhausting &/or unfulfilling? Want to feel more confident & comfortable at work, in your marriage, in your family, with friends and co-workers? I'm an experienced empathetic psychotherapist who can help unravel emotional triggers & tap into strengths you may have forgotten you have to help you become more self assured.
Feeling anxious &/or depressed? Stuck in a pattern of unhelpful behaviors & thoughts? Exhausted from trying to please everyone and have no time left for yourself? Worry about what other people think of you? Struggle to form and maintain healthy boundaries? Finding relationships with others exhausting &/or unfulfilling? Want to feel more confident & comfortable at work, in your marriage, in your family, with friends and co-workers? I'm an experienced empathetic psychotherapist who can help unravel emotional triggers & tap into strengths you may have forgotten you have to help you become more self assured.
Victoria McLaughlin
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, LSATP, NCC, ACS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fairfax, VA 22031
My hope is that you find this office to be a safe space to explore all thoughts and feelings free of judgement. I accept Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, HealthKeepers, Optima, Optum, and UnitedHealthcare.
My hope is that you find this office to be a safe space to explore all thoughts and feelings free of judgement. I accept Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, HealthKeepers, Optima, Optum, and UnitedHealthcare.
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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.