Therapists in Centreville, VA

Tami Light has over 25 years of experience working with individuals, families, and couples experiencing crises. Her practice is based in authenticity, fostering a safe space where clients feel heard, understood, and supported. Tami is committed to guiding individuals toward their unique paths of healing, utilizing a kind and empathetic approach that acknowledges the mind-body-spirit connection. Tami earned her BSW at George Mason University and her MSE at the University of Southern California.

Working with a psychotherapist in individual therapy can be the key in generating positive change and real growth. Devoted to providing therapy to individuals, couples and families of all ages and populations, I have numerous years of experience in a variety of settings including private practices in the Northern VA area, substance abuse treatment centers and most recently, the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board (CSB). I have a personal interest in working with severe-mental illness and running Dialectal Behavior Therapy Groups.

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).

In my private practice, I offer individual, couple, and group therapy.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 30 years of experience working with adolescents, adults, families, and couples in a relaxed, safe, and caring environment. People enter my office because they feel stuck or lost. Clients recognize that they are unhappy and often know what makes them unhappy, but they don't know how to change. Many people in these situations are feeling depressed, anxious, and may be involved with self-defeating behaviors. Together, we examine these issues with non-judgmental dialogue.

Are you ready to change your life? As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I have worked with individual, couples and families for over twenty years. My goal is to help you enhance your life, improve your overall functioning and have a better understanding on how to care for yourself. My approach is gentle but direct and strength based.

Do you feel alone and unsure of your purpose in life? Are you always feeling anxious or depressed? Do you find that living life and getting out of bed daily is a struggle and oftentimes impossible? I can help you by providing a compassionate, nurturing,and non-judgemental environment to express your deepest thoughts and feelings and explore ways to resolve the problems you encounter.

Are you stressed out? Do you feel like have lost control of your life? Do your bad memories bother you a lot now? Do you find yourself yelling at your child/spouse more often than laughing with your child/spouse? Do you feel frustrated and find yourself saying the same things over and over, with no results? If you answered "Yes" to any of these questions, you are NOT alone. HopeSpring Child & Family Clinic is right here. I can help! I have been working over 28 years as a Developmental Psychologist (Certificate date: Sept 1996, Certificate #: 37) in South Korea, and psychotherapist in Texas, Maryland, and Virginia.

I am in private practice and provide outpatient therapy services to children, adolescents and adults. I use a Cognitive Behavioral Approach as well as a solution focused approach to treatment. I am trained and experienced in treating depression, anxiety, ADHD, OCD, school refusal, family issues, addiction, PTSD, behavioral issues, impusivity, self-esteem, sucidal thoughts and self harm.

I am a Resident in Counseling approved by the VA Board of Counseling, working towards becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor. I graduated with my Masters' degree in Clinical Mental Health and Addiction Counseling from The College of William & Mary. I have helped teens, college students, and adults experiencing anxiety, substance abuse, stress, low self-esteem, adjustment issues, academic/college struggles, relationship issues, identity development, and racial identity concerns. I have a passion for working with 1st and 2nd generation immigrants, BIPOC and South Asian population.

Welcome! Seeking therapy can feel like a daunting process and I am here to help ease that transition with you. I have served the NOVA area for 5 years as a mental health professional working in mobile crisis, therapeutic day programming and private practice. I specialize in the treatment of mood disorders, personality disorders, self-injury, anxiety disorders and chronic suicidality.

Do you find yourself repeating unhealthy patterns? Do you feel stuck? Are you struggling in relationships? Do you constantly battle feelings of emptiness, a lack of self-esteem, and/or loss of purpose? Or perhaps you struggle to set healthy boundaries for yourself when it comes to relationships. I empower clients to identify and remove internal barriers while building resilience in the process. I specialize in helping clients increase intimacy, improve communication and get "unstuck." If you're looking to "break the cycle" of negative thinking, hopelessness, and unhealthy life choices, let's get started! I believe THERE. IS. HOPE.

Professional Counseling and Clinical Supervision. Are you tired? Have you been trying really hard to no avail? Are you carrying many burdens, responsibilities, and troubles that you feel are breaking you. Are you discouraged? Exhausted? Worried? Sad? Disappointed in yourself and others? Stuck? Are you struggling with feeling that you do not matter and/or that you do not measure up? Do you crave to be understood, to rest, to connect, and to see your relationships flourish? Do you hope for a better tomorrow?

Sometimes it can feel like our lives are out of control or that our emotions get the best of us. Danielle is passionate about empowering clients through identifying thought patterns, negative emotions and behavioral patterns. As a trained EMDR therapist, she can also help you deal with past traumas that are still impacting you today.

I am a bilingual (English and Spanish) Licensed Professional, a Nationally Certified Counselor and a Certified Traumatologist who specializes in trauma, mood and anxiety disorders, PTSD, relationship, multiculticultural issues and problems associated with emotional and physical abuse. I combine my expertise in cognitive behavioral therapy with new approaches including EMDR, solution focus therapy and brief therapy. Being myself an immigrant from Italy, I have over 20 years experience in counseling and training short-term international sojourners as well as immigrants who reside in the greater Washington, D.C. area.