Female Therapists in West Springfield, VA
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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
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
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Joanne A. Washington
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
West Springfield, VA 22152
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.
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.
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Are you truly ready to know yourself and embrace your emotional well-being? I am dedicated to guiding individuals through the intricate paths of their emotional and mental well-being. With a deep understanding rooted in my own family's experiences with mental illness and my personal journey as a Latina woman, I recognize the importance of creating tailored treatment plans that honor each person's unique needs. I hold honesty, respect, cultural proficiency, and confidentiality in the highest regard.
Are you truly ready to know yourself and embrace your emotional well-being? I am dedicated to guiding individuals through the intricate paths of their emotional and mental well-being. With a deep understanding rooted in my own family's experiences with mental illness and my personal journey as a Latina woman, I recognize the importance of creating tailored treatment plans that honor each person's unique needs. I hold honesty, respect, cultural proficiency, and confidentiality in the highest regard.
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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.
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.
![Photo of Jeanne A Martin, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/510298c0-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
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.
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.
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Beth Brocato
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
West Springfield, VA 22152
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.
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.
![Photo of Joy E. Koeppen, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/41135b92-bd2f-4fa1-8d48-147ca497e8bc/2/320x400.jpeg)
Joy E. Koeppen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Springfield, VA 22152
We all struggle with our emotions at some point. Clients often come to me after major, life-changing events or transitions. Sometimes, their everyday lives are overwhelming or stressful. But sometimes they just need a safe space in which they can share. Anxiety and depression are very real concerns for most people, but when they keep us from moving forward, it can be very helpful to seek another perspective from someone outside of family or friends.
We all struggle with our emotions at some point. Clients often come to me after major, life-changing events or transitions. Sometimes, their everyday lives are overwhelming or stressful. But sometimes they just need a safe space in which they can share. Anxiety and depression are very real concerns for most people, but when they keep us from moving forward, it can be very helpful to seek another perspective from someone outside of family or friends.
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Ji Young Yoon
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, ATR, LPC
Verified Verified
West Springfield, VA 22152 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
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.
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.
![Photo of Yesenia Zelaya-Alem, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/984a2466-23ae-4716-b8e5-fa6b896800e2/2/320x400.jpeg)
Yesenia Zelaya-Alem
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
West Springfield, VA 22152 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
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.
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.
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Jessica Hansen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Burke, VA 22015 (Online Only)
Therapy can be a helpful space for you to make connections from your past and how that impacts your present. Self-doubt- whether in professional or personal lives- can have a great impact on your emotions and thoughts day in and day out. The way you talk to yourself and treat yourself can impact your work, relationships and stress levels. Therapy can be an incredibly useful tool to create more self-compassion and self-acceptance.
Therapy can be a helpful space for you to make connections from your past and how that impacts your present. Self-doubt- whether in professional or personal lives- can have a great impact on your emotions and thoughts day in and day out. The way you talk to yourself and treat yourself can impact your work, relationships and stress levels. Therapy can be an incredibly useful tool to create more self-compassion and self-acceptance.
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Aundi Barabino
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Springfield, VA 22150 (Online Only)
Welcome! I’m Aundi, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker dedicated to helping adults and teens navigate transitions and stress in their lives. I love working with those who are ready to make a change in their lives. My goal as a practitioner is to provide a safe space where you can express yourself and to empower you with the skills to positively impact your life.
Welcome! I’m Aundi, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker dedicated to helping adults and teens navigate transitions and stress in their lives. I love working with those who are ready to make a change in their lives. My goal as a practitioner is to provide a safe space where you can express yourself and to empower you with the skills to positively impact your life.
![Photo of Kaitlyn Zito, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/43c61017-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Kaitlyn Zito
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Springfield, VA 22152
I have over 17 years of experience in the mental health field working with clients of all ages and presentations. I take a holistic, integrative approach to therapy and tailor treatment to individual client needs. I work with individuals, couples, and families who are struggling with a variety of issues. Some of my specialties include trauma, eating disorders, depression, anxiety disorders, addictive disorders, and dysfunctional relational patterns. www.crescentcounselingva.com Accepting New Clients! Telehealth available!
I have over 17 years of experience in the mental health field working with clients of all ages and presentations. I take a holistic, integrative approach to therapy and tailor treatment to individual client needs. I work with individuals, couples, and families who are struggling with a variety of issues. Some of my specialties include trauma, eating disorders, depression, anxiety disorders, addictive disorders, and dysfunctional relational patterns. www.crescentcounselingva.com Accepting New Clients! Telehealth available!
![Photo of Thora Thatcher, MSW, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/45ed4e84-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
I've worked extensively with persons with anxiety and depression, both in over a decade of private practice and over a decade in the hospice care of dying individuals and their family. I help to differentiate between anxiety (non productive worry) and concern (productive worry). Once separated you can focus on what you can control vs can't and stop the cycle of worry-overwhelmed-depressed. I deliberately purpose my practice to a concerted collaborative relationship with my clients who I view as the authority on themselves.
I've worked extensively with persons with anxiety and depression, both in over a decade of private practice and over a decade in the hospice care of dying individuals and their family. I help to differentiate between anxiety (non productive worry) and concern (productive worry). Once separated you can focus on what you can control vs can't and stop the cycle of worry-overwhelmed-depressed. I deliberately purpose my practice to a concerted collaborative relationship with my clients who I view as the authority on themselves.
![Photo of Jennifer C Cann - Jennifer Cann, LCSW, LLC, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/53eb6d51-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Jennifer Cann, LCSW, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Springfield, VA 22015
I am a licensed clinical social worker who works with adults, teens, and families to address a variety of therapeutic needs. Some areas of focus include anxiety disorders, mood disorders, parenting, relationship issues, grief and loss, self-esteem, domestic violence, divorce and trauma. Please contact me with questions or for a phone consult to determine if I would be a good match as a partner in therapy. I offer some weekend hours and evening hours and collaborate with other healing/medical professionals as needed for a more comprehensive approach to your care. The quickest way to reach me initially is to send an email.
I am a licensed clinical social worker who works with adults, teens, and families to address a variety of therapeutic needs. Some areas of focus include anxiety disorders, mood disorders, parenting, relationship issues, grief and loss, self-esteem, domestic violence, divorce and trauma. Please contact me with questions or for a phone consult to determine if I would be a good match as a partner in therapy. I offer some weekend hours and evening hours and collaborate with other healing/medical professionals as needed for a more comprehensive approach to your care. The quickest way to reach me initially is to send an email.
![Photo of Dawn Weiss Smith, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/fc09c2ee-8361-43dc-9394-15b875d1d163/1/320x400.jpeg)
You did it! One of the bravest launches you will ever make is the journey toward self-care, well-being, and healing. Well done. I’m so happy you’re here. As a psychotherapist, I’m dedicated to providing a safe and supportive space for you. With an effective and empathetic approach, I offer a place of warmth and understanding. I believe in the power of strong, impactful interventions to create positive change and growth. You are the expert on you. We partner together because collaboration is at the heart of my practice.
You did it! One of the bravest launches you will ever make is the journey toward self-care, well-being, and healing. Well done. I’m so happy you’re here. As a psychotherapist, I’m dedicated to providing a safe and supportive space for you. With an effective and empathetic approach, I offer a place of warmth and understanding. I believe in the power of strong, impactful interventions to create positive change and growth. You are the expert on you. We partner together because collaboration is at the heart of my practice.
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The Royal Care Counseling Services
MA, NCC, LPCs, CSACs
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Burke, VA 22015
Human beings are born with a desire to be seen, witnessed, and engaged in determining their life path. Yet, loneliness, identity struggles, and shame alienate us from our authentic self. My passion is supporting clients as they uncover their real self, their original self before shame and trauma, and find ways that feel authentic for healing and moving forward in life. I am interested in supporting the whole person – emotional, developmental, and life-transitions.
Human beings are born with a desire to be seen, witnessed, and engaged in determining their life path. Yet, loneliness, identity struggles, and shame alienate us from our authentic self. My passion is supporting clients as they uncover their real self, their original self before shame and trauma, and find ways that feel authentic for healing and moving forward in life. I am interested in supporting the whole person – emotional, developmental, and life-transitions.
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Hardy Counseling Services is here to provide you support through life transitions, depression, anxiety and adjusting to various difficulties that life throws at you. We are here to walk along side you and help you identify coping skills to manage these difficulties. We are here to help you create goals and work towards the goals that you have for yourself.
Hardy Counseling Services is here to provide you support through life transitions, depression, anxiety and adjusting to various difficulties that life throws at you. We are here to walk along side you and help you identify coping skills to manage these difficulties. We are here to help you create goals and work towards the goals that you have for yourself.
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Jackie Sargent
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ATR-BC, LCPAT
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Burke, VA 22009
The journey towards healing is a path marked by resilience and courage. It is one of self-discovery, growth, and transformation—a voyage of understanding and mending wounds, both seen and unseen. My name is Jackie, and I am here, ready and willing to walk beside you on this meaningful journey towards healing. I am a trauma-informed board certified art therapist and licensed professional counselor with over 14 years of clinical and supervisory experience. I integrate art therapy, sand tray therapy, and IFS into my practice. As such, I am dedicated to a therapeutic intervention that is rooted in nurturance and creative expression.
The journey towards healing is a path marked by resilience and courage. It is one of self-discovery, growth, and transformation—a voyage of understanding and mending wounds, both seen and unseen. My name is Jackie, and I am here, ready and willing to walk beside you on this meaningful journey towards healing. I am a trauma-informed board certified art therapist and licensed professional counselor with over 14 years of clinical and supervisory experience. I integrate art therapy, sand tray therapy, and IFS into my practice. As such, I am dedicated to a therapeutic intervention that is rooted in nurturance and creative expression.
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Stephanie Fors
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, CTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Springfield, VA 22152 (Online Only)
Accepting NEW clients! Are you going through a challenging time? I am here to assist. I am a military veteran with over 12 years of experience working with adults who have experienced trauma, anxiety, and other challenges with everyday life. My goal is to facilitate healing by giving you new skills, coping strategies, and a different way of seeing yourself and the World around you.
Accepting NEW clients! Are you going through a challenging time? I am here to assist. I am a military veteran with over 12 years of experience working with adults who have experienced trauma, anxiety, and other challenges with everyday life. My goal is to facilitate healing by giving you new skills, coping strategies, and a different way of seeing yourself and the World around you.
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Khalilah Garrett, LCSW, LICSW Khalilah has been providing Mental Health Treatment and Services to include program coordination/management, psychotherapy, coaching, and case management for over 20 years. Khalilah specializes in treating individuals with depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, co-occurring disorders (mental health and substance use disorders), and unresolved emotional issues. Khalilah's therapeutic techniques include individual counseling for personal and emotional growth, creating more meaning and purpose in one's life; and include counseling to increase self-esteem and self-empowerment.
Khalilah Garrett, LCSW, LICSW Khalilah has been providing Mental Health Treatment and Services to include program coordination/management, psychotherapy, coaching, and case management for over 20 years. Khalilah specializes in treating individuals with depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, co-occurring disorders (mental health and substance use disorders), and unresolved emotional issues. Khalilah's therapeutic techniques include individual counseling for personal and emotional growth, creating more meaning and purpose in one's life; and include counseling to increase self-esteem and self-empowerment.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.