Therapists for Teens in West Springfield, VA

I have always had a desire to help others and create less suffering in those around me. As a resident in counseling, I am fairly new to the field, but have over 3 years of experience helping those who struggle with their mental health. I have worked with elementary aged children, adolescents and adults. I have found my niche in adolescent mental health, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, grief, multicultural concerns, and LGBTQIA+ concerns. I tend to focus heavily on the therapeutic relationship and guiding my clients through intense self-exploration. We all have a variety of identities that intersect and make us who we are.

Life brings its own unique challenges. I know because I have had to face many challenges throughout my life and know these challenges can be overcome. That’s the good news! I am here to help you as you face those obstacles in life that are holding you back from living life to its fullness. I believe you, the client, are the center and focus of the counseling relationship. I will treat our therapeutic relationship with respect, dignity, and confidentiality. Most importantly, I will listen to you.

Caroline is an LCSW with over 25 years of experience specializing in social services for children, adolescents, and families. Early in her career, Caroline worked with underserved families in Washington, D.C. before transitioning into the public school systems, where she provides care and resources for students and their families throughout the year. Caroline empowers parents and their children to regain control of their lives by teaching the skill sets necessary to navigate adolescence with the family. These tools include strengthening relationships, managing lifestress responses, optimizing social emotional health, among others

Whether it's everyday stress or more troubling feelings of depression, grief, anxiety, or family stress, we all need support. Your healing process can start here, with a therapist who will listen openly and provide a secure space to be authentic and work towards the emotional health you want and deserve. As my client, you will have the opportunity to work on life changes you believe are important and achieve the results you would like to see at the end of your therapy journey.

Karen is a licensed professional counselor in Virginia with over 15 years’ experience counseling children and families. She specializes in behavioral concerns, social skill development, anxiety, depression, parenting issues, trauma and divorce.

Many times we struggle with stress, overwhelming experiences, and disturbances in personal identity. We are confronted with situations in which our past experiences strongly affect our reactions, behaviors, and emotional state. Anxiety, depression, self-doubt, intrusive thoughts, and negative behavior patterns have the potential to challenge us and impede emotional growth. I believe that individuals have the ability to implement and follow through on necessary change. Through self-examination and the therapeutic process, we will begin to evolve and create a healthy life narrative.

I hold a strong belief in the transformative power of therapy and am deeply passionate about guiding individuals to overcome challenges and unlock their full potential. Utilizing a blend of empathy, active listening, and evidence-based techniques, I am committed to establishing a safe and supportive space. My goal is to empower clients to delve into their feelings and embark on a journey toward lasting change. With dedication, I aim to assist people in leading fulfilling and joyful lives.

If you are experiencing intense anxiety, relationship issues, depression, and/or just feeling stuck, change is possible. I believe that the relationship between client and therapist opens pathways to healing and clients can discover the truth of their own inner strength and resources. I would like to help you on your journey to explore, learn, and encourage movement towards greater self-awareness, deeper peace, and achieve more meaning and joy from relationships. To achieve these goals, I believe that a customized approach in therapy is most effective in helping people make positive changes in their lives.

You're not alone! Millions each year seek counseling and therapy for good reasons. For many it's a secret. You may have a challenge with drug or alcohol abuse that is causing you to lose sight of your career path or your family values. Counselors and therapists understand this and can provide the help you need to get back on track before it's too late. The help you need to get back to the person you used to be.

New Patients: please contact me via email to get started! Welcome! I have deep admiration and respect for anyone willing to do the work to grow! I am well aware that the therapeutic process can be both healing and challenging as you are looking more closely at your emotional needs, thoughts, reactions, relationships, and struggles. Therefore, I highly value creating a space that feels safe, non-judgmental, and where you feel supported and validated. I understand you are bringing in personal and intimate details of your life and I treat those with the utmost respect.

My therapeutic philosophy is rooted in the belief that each person possesses unique strengths and resilience. Through a collaborative and compassionate therapeutic alliance, I strive to create a safe and nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences.