Teletherapy for Vienna, VA

Finding the right therapist is challenging, it's not just about how we look on paper, but also about our connection that determines the right fit. I specialize in trauma and incorporate a holistic approach on healing because it impacts us on different levels. Trauma can manifest itself in many different ways whether we see it as personality disorders, fear of intimacy/rejection/abandonment, attachment, depression, anxiety, anger, PTSD, eating disorders, etc. By healing the underlying trauma and doing the deeper work, it offers us a more permanent alternative to temporary symptom management.

Hi! I am a LCSW with over 14 years of experience working with, older adults, adults, adolescents, families, couples, and children, to work through a variety of concerns to include: depression, anxiety, everyday stress, parenting, aging, life transitions, ADD/ADHD, PTSD, grief and loss, attachment disorder, trauma, and anger management.

If you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, and under a great deal of stress, therapy can help you resolve those issues. Therapy can provide the tools you need to manage those feelings. Working together, we can improve your daily life and meet your goals. Therapy can help you change and grow within a safe, warm, and confidential place. Saturday appointments available.

Have you been struggling with your identity? Have you suffered from traumatic experiences in your life? You're not alone, and you don't have to suffer in silence. Seeking therapy can feel daunting, but I'm glad you're here! During sessions, I use EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing), a valuable tool to assist with re-processing experiences that negatively affect one's sense of self by tapping into the brain's natural tendency to move towards healing and adaptive processes.

I, Hossein (Miki) Bakhtar, have been a counselor in the field of Psychology for over 25 years, working with individuals and couples to help them exchange intensity and drama or isolation and loneliness for intimacy, respect, appreciation and love. "My job is to get you well enough so that you don't need me anymore." Whether it be for a mental health issue, or relationship or other treatment, the philosophical vision of the right intervention program is critical in determining the right place for you or a family member to heal.

Mikami Puchon, LCSW (they/them) is a non binary, mixed race therapist who specializes in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) psychotherapy for adults. Mikami believes that we all have the ability to process through and find healing within ourselves. EMDR helps to facilitate this process through bilateral stimulation (audio, visual, or tactile) which mirrors REM sleep eye movement (OR our innate ability to process daily events, memories, emotions, and sensations). EMDR is not hypnosis, but rather, using our own resources to reprocess where we feel “stuck”.

Online & Mobile Therapist - Serving CA, VA, & DC residents: My passion and mission is to serve others by finding root causes of life issues and healing and restoring the whole person as efficiently and gently as possible! By being tenacious about evidence-based learning, I found the answer by not giving up on myself, becoming an expert in EMDR, and subsequently falling in love with it! I am so very excited to become your partner in therapy in order for you to live life to its fullest and regain a sense of safety and control along with peace of mind and a full heart! Call me for a free 15 minute conversation on how to find solutions!

Currently, I am open to working with ages 12+ regarding mental health, coping skills, trauma, grief and loss. I have worked with people with disabilities, addiction, community mental health, inpatient Palliative Care, and outpatient including families. Therapy is a place for people to come and grow, learn about themselves and the people around them. Investing in yourself brings empowerment and excitement to what lies ahead.

Melina is a Resident in Counseling, Certified Sex Therapy Informed Professional, and Internal Family Systems Informed Therapist with a wealth of experience in addressing a variety of issues. With a focus on eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia, and ARFID, she has also worked extensively with individuals and couples dealing with trauma-related disorders. Melina specializes in facilitating safe environments where individuals, couples, and families can explore with curiosity and develop compassion for themselves, loved ones, and their community.

Shaina received her Master’s in Social Work from Howard University and is currently working towards LCSW Licensure. Shaina also has an MS degree in Sociology with a concentration in Criminal Justice from Longwood University. She has experience working with a variety of individuals, including children, adolescents, and families. She brings her passion and empathy for working with people to provide an outlet for healing and work through difficult times. Shaina also has experience working with individuals and families through traumatic and stressful experiences such as grief, depression, anxiety, addiction, and incarceration.

Perhaps you are seeking a therapist who listens to and supports you. I create a safe, calm, and non-judgmental space where you can openly share your thoughts and emotions. By exploring and processing inner thoughts and feelings, you can gain self-awareness and better understand yourself and your situation and ultimately move towards positive change. I believe that each individual, when supported with dignity and respect, has a capacity to heal and grow.

Kristi completed her Master's in Education and Human Development in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the George Washington University in 2015. Kristi has been an independently licensed professional counselor since 2019 and a board approved clinical supervisor since 2021. Prior to completing her master's degree, Kristi completed her undergraduate education at the Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College at Florida Atlantic University where she studied psychology and completed an undergraduate thesis on the topics of grief, burnout and death anxiety among hospice workers.

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.

I chose to become a counselor not because I have any magical ability to fix people, but because I am willing to sit with you and dive into the painful, exciting, disappointing, hope-filled, and challenging parts of your life. We each have a story with people, experiences, and things that have shaped us. I want to understand your past and what your present looks like and then establish goals for our time together based on your hopes for the future. It is important to me that through our time together you feel equipped with helpful tools to navigate through the good, the bad, and the ugly of what life holds.

My work spans the spectrum of research, therapy, and community services. I have supported teens and adults navigate chronic illness, depression, life transitions and anxiety. I am deeply passionate about peri/postnatal mental health equity and working with those navigating the complexities of pregnancy/ postpartum. I have a passion for making a positive impact on the lives of individuals and couples. As such, I strive to create an understanding and welcoming space to individuals from diverse backgrounds, including BIPOC and LGTBQIA+, in order to explore the experience of minority stress and trauma.

Motherhood is a season of vast growth and transformation that can be both one the most joyous times of your life while also being one of the most challenging and stressful. Whether you are a new mom for the first time, or the 10th time, and are just not feeling quite like yourself, I am here to help. I am here to help cope with the loud screams, the high pitched cries, and feelings of overstimulation. I am here to help you find time to find yourself again (maybe even shower daily!) and define your identity outside of just being a mom. Being a mom is HARD and as a mom who has been through her own struggles, I am here to help.

I specialize in individual and family therapy and couples therapy. I work with children, adolescents, and adults in a LGTBTQ+ affirming environment. I have over 30 years of direct mental health experience and my areas of focus include child and family therapy including play therapy, parenting, trauma, attachment disorder, adoption, autism spectrum disorder, and more.

I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, and trauma-related disorders including PTSD. Additionally, I provide treatment for emotion dysregulation more generally. Trained at Duke University Medical Center and Emory University School of Medicine with advanced experience in treating trauma and anxiety, I am well experienced in working with individuals with complex presentations or difficulties. My practice utilizes cutting edge evidence-based treatments including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Specifically for PTSD, I also employ Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE).

Allison Fantz is a Resident in Counseling in Virginia who has been practicing since 2023. She has a Master's of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Marymount University and a Bachelor's of Arts in Sociology, Economics, and International Studies. Allison's previous experience includes one year interning with the Loudoun County Domestic Violence Intervention Program doing both individual and group counseling specializing in relational concerns, emotional regulation, adjustment, and trauma processing. Populations served include adolescents and adults individually as well as couples, families, and groups.