Family Therapy in Fairfax County, VA

I work with those in recovery and those still struggling with substance abuse and other addictive behaviors. Once in recovery, we work together to attain the personal growth and fulfilling life you are striving for and deserve to experience. Recovery from alcohol or drug dependence or other addictive behavior is a process that affects the entire family as well as the individual. Family and couples counseling can bring you and your family the harmony and ease in recovery that may have once seemed unattainable. Discover the healthier lifestyle choices that can bring you a joyous life in recovery.

I work with adults experiencing depression, anxiety, attachment injury, trauma & PTSD; family conflict; life transitions; grief, and loss.

Now accepting new clients via telehealth! Our work together can enhance your ability to overcome life’s current stressors, change patterns of behavior, heal past wounds, or work towards becoming the healthiest version yourself. While some clients have clear goals, others are unsure where to start. I aim to be collaborative, prioritizing your desired goals while also helping to broaden your perspectives and challenge unhelpful beliefs. Sessions are free of judgement and will give you the space to be your true self. My approach is professional and fun, while welcoming both laughter and tears.

I provide therapy to clients of all ages experiencing a variety of issues. All of my clients, regardless of age, are experiencing stress in some form or another. In children, the impact of the stressors may increase their anxiety, depression, physical complaints, behavioral issues, and/or difficulty functioning in school. In adults, these stressors can contribute to mood instability, struggles with functioning, family conflict, decrease in work productivity, and/or relationship issues. My approach to all of these issues is uniquely tailored to the needs of each of my clients.

I call myself as a relationship therapist because I value a relationship and want to help people to improve their relationship. I have learned that when people struggle with relationship with their family or intimate part, they often experience various psychological symptoms and emotional distress, such as depression, anxiety, sadness, and helpless feelings.

Are you are seeking help adjusting to major life changes? I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in helping clients navigate difficult times of transition such as divorce and learning how to facilitate healthy co-parenting relationships. I also work with adults and teens dealing with ADHD and eating disorders. I have worked with individuals, couples, and families who have struggled with a variety of mental health issues. I aim to provide my clients with warmth, support, and a safe environment to promote change and increased understanding of self.

Relationship problems are among the most difficult we face. Good connections with our partners, children, extended family members, and friends are crucial to our emotional well-being and contribute to healthier and stronger communities. The majority of my professional life has been dedicated to learning how relationships work and helping my clients form nurturing attachments with their loved ones. I specialize in working with couples to deepen their connection and establish more effective communication patterns.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have over 15 years of experience providing outpatient therapy for adults, couples, and families. My approach incorporates a variety of theoretical perspectives to fully understand each person’s unique challenges. With a warm and inviting style, I take an open and direct approach as I help you identify and reach your goals. My goal is to empower you toward change with compassion and gentle direction. As an LMFT, I am passionate about helping clients work on their relationships, whether that relationship is with your partner, your family, your friends, or even yourself.

Through my professional experience as a Special Educator and School Counselor, I have learned that individuals cope with stressors in different ways. My goal is to help my clients develop coping strategies to deal with any challenge they may be facing. I am very familiar with the many challenges our youth and their families face in the world today. My mission is to work with clients to shape their personal therapeutic goals. Throughout our counseling sessions, we will develop solutions to achieve these desired outcomes.

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.

I will assist you in a caring and professional manner to find realistic answers and solutions that make sense to you in your life, and allow you to more effectively manage each day. I bring over 20 years of experience working effectively with adults, children, families, and couples with a wide range of problems, from mild to severe in nature. My therapeutic approach is strength-based and practical. I draw from a number of different treatment approaches (including but not limited to: CBT, Humanistic, Family Systems, DBT) to most effectively address your presenting issues, reduce symptoms, and meet your goals in seeking treatment.

I began helping others in 1990 as a Peer Counselor (Drug Exemption NCO) while on active duty in the Marine Corps. After earning degrees in Psychology and Social Work at UNCW/ECU, I obtained licensure to practice independently with the Virginia Board of Health Professionals in 2004. I am originally from the Hampton Roads area but have worked internationally with people from many different backgrounds. I have continued to support the military, as well as the community at large, for over 3 decades with evidence-based treatments for trauma (PTSD).

I am licensed in Alabama and Virginia with 6 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I have provided counseling for children, teens, families and couples.

I created and direct The ADHD College Success Guidance Program to help high school and college students succeed academically and grow successful careers. We offer college readiness/success training, individual, family, and group therapy, parent education/support, and academic coaching. These services are designed and integrated around a unique model developed during my 30+ years of clinical and research activities with people who have ADHD.

Whether you are an adult, adolescent, or a child, life can be full of surprises and changes. Sometimes these surprises and changes are welcomed and embraced, while other times, they can be unexpected and difficult to navigate. Therapy can be a helpful avenue to unpack the curiosity, emotions, and uncertainty associated with these transitions.

I opened In Step, a private mental health practice, 25 years ago in the hope that children, teens, parents, and adults would see us as a safe place where they can learn and grow. I specialize in working with folks who struggle with anxiety, depression, ADHD, parenting struggles, and relationship problems. Using various approaches – Relational Psychotherapy, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, CBT (Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy), and Parent Coaching, I see clients alone, as part of a couple, and as part of the family.

Mrs. Thong is a psychotherapist and a certified grief educator also trained in trauma work and relational therapy. She provides psychotherapy to reduce suffering in the areas of trauma, grief, anxiety, and depression. She uses an integrative approach of cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, internal family system, and EMDR to work through trauma and creating a path of healing and meaningful growth. Your narrative gives you the power to be the change you want to be as you grow and heal.

Hello and welcome. Finding a therapist can be a daunting process as you search for a person who will meet you or your family's needs for counseling expertise. To aid with this, here is a mini bio of my practice and training. Please see my website, www.kristahummer.com for further information. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist that works with children, adults, families, and couples to aid in growth, healing, and life transitions.

Families in the D.C. area have come to trust my experience grounded in compassion, competence, privacy and respect for personal beliefs. I encourage adults and children to define what matters most and to explore sports, art, drama, music, service and faith in order to live a healthy well-balanced life. Visit our main web site at CABUSH.COM