Stress Therapists in Herndon, VA

Not feeling quite as happy or satisfied as you would like? In relationships do you find yourself feeling unheard and disconnected? And you can't quite put your finger on what is going on? I will work with you to find solutions to current problems and to understand recurring patterns that impact our daily lives. Often it requires healing old wounds so we can move on from the past in order to develop a deeper bond with oneself and others.

Growing up, we may have envisioned how we believed our life is supposed to go. But often, things never go as planned, and we are left to figure out the detour to get back to the life we have envisioned for ourselves. Through therapy, I am here to assist you with addressing negative patterns that have created bad habits throughout various aspects of your life. This is accomplished by strengthening your inner self to manage your emotions. As a result, you will be able to establish healthy boundaries for relational enhancement and develop confidence in your ability to recover from stressful situations.

Hello! Life may surprise us with many positive experiences; however, there are also times when things do not go right. If stress, anxiety, anger, or depression have been problematic for you and you feel stuck, I can help you identify your strengths and develop the tools to overcome these challenges. I enjoy working with people who find themselves ready for a change but perhaps unsure of how to make that happen for themselves. Therapy is a collaborative process, and I am glad to take this journey with you!

Sometimes you just need some therapeutic guidance to navigate through life experiences. My therapeutic approach assists in helping you gain true insight into how your experiences contribute to your behaviors, thoughts, and emotions and how they show up in your life. I'll provide you with skills that will teach you how mind and body regulation paired with psychoeducation can benefit your overall treatment goals and whole-body wellness. I incorporate Yoga and meditation techniques to assist in learning what it feels like to support yourself, practice self compassion, and being present in the moment.

Are there things you would like to accomplish but you don't know where to start? Do you feel like you are at a crossroads and unsure which direction to choose? Do you feel unsatisfied or feel like you are not reaching your full potential in life? We all have moments where we feel this way. Whether the source of these feelings is from experiencing a loss, reaching a new milestone or feeling as though you are in a rut. Therapy is a place where you explore these feelings. You can work with me to figure out a plan for your life. A plan that you feel content with and maybe even proud of.

Our emotions can feel overwhelming and difficult to work through sometimes. Many people find it challenging to sit with these emotions and understand them. If this sounds familiar, I may be a good fit for you. Together, we can explore harmful thought patterns, challenge negative beliefs & self-talk, and learn effective techniques to manage emotional dysregulation. I can help you build coping skills, learn how to set healthy boundaries, and have a better understanding of the way our brains process adverse experiences.

"Does hardship make us stronger?" Not while you're experiencing the problem! How about "What can I do differently next time!" I moved 27 times by the age of 13, so I learned how to meet people. There are better ways to learn social skills! I furnish a direct but gentle approach suited for clients seeking improved functioning in employment, school, relationships and family. Let me help you learn how to make good decisions and experience success. Let's stop the hardship!

We all struggle from time to time. Whether you are struggling with short-term stresses or long term issues like depression or anxiety, taking the step to ask for help is huge. I would be honored to join you on your journey to wellness and feeling better. I have worked in the mental health field for years helping people who are dealing with some of the most difficult times in their lives.

Seeking a compassionate guide for your journey? Look no further. I offer empathetic, judgment-free support to help you navigate challenges and embark on transformation. My person-centered approach ensures a tailored experience. By actively listening and asking thoughtful questions, I empower you to discover solutions that resonate with your unique needs, fostering autonomy. Using cognitive-behavioral therapy, I assist in gaining control over thoughts and behaviors. Together, we reshape negative patterns, cultivating a positive mindset. Mindfulness enhances self-awareness, providing tools for stress management.

I fundamentally believe that every client has what it takes to live a beautiful, healthy, fulfilling life—so my job is to help you work through the things holding you back from embodying your true strength and power. I specialize in trauma treatment, neurodiversity, relationship skills and enrichment, and LGBTQIA+ issues. I love using creativity and humor to help you find new ways of dealing with problems, no matter how old or new. I work with teens (12+), adults, and couples/adult relationships.

I'm only seeing clients located in Virginia and fully virtual! I often work with parents who are preparing to bring a child into their family through adoption and those who have been a family for a long time who are struggling. Maybe becoming a parent through adoption was not what you expected. Maybe you are an adoptee yourself and struggling with things like feeling really guilty or wondering where you fit. My clients want to better understand themselves and their family dynamics to feel more whole and secure.

Finding a therapist you connect with can feel so overwhelming you avoid it. But that is probably why you're here, because there have been things you've been avoiding and you're ready to get some help. Being foster and adoptive parents is way harder than most people understand, especially those who haven't experienced the invasive and arduous process. As a teen or young adult, you might be feeling lost or angry. You might be having a harder time than others figuring out who are you are and where you fit in the world. My style fuses warmth, humor, and directness.

Are you struggling to fully experience the joys in your life? Are struggling with challenges of pregnancy or parenthood? Do thoughts about your body or eating patterns impact your overall well-being? Do experiences from your past intrude into your everyday life? With over a decade of experience, I have cultivated a deep understanding of the psychological complexities that often accompany these struggles and can help you develop strategies to move beyond them.

I am a graduate of both Saint Leo University & Regent University. I hold a B.A. in Psychology & an M.A. in Marriage & Family Therapy. I use a structural family & CBT approach when working with clients coupled with a calm spirit that helps clients feel accepted and safe. I enjoy helping clients discover their strengths while highlighting how their thoughts and feelings contribute to their daily living & functioning. I am passionate about marriage, at-risk youth, & military communities. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, adolescents, & adults. I believe relational intelligence is the key that unlocks our greatest potential.

Therapy is a method of improving daily functioning by acquiring self-motivation through gaining insight, establishing boundaries, and embracing positive and challenging emotional states. You will learn to trust yourself, enhance your self-compassion, recognize your strengths, and discover the gifts with which you have been blessed. I have extensive experience working with individuals of all ages, including children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I have worked in diverse settings, including inpatient and outpatient care, home-based counseling, residential treatment centers, hospitals, private practice, and schools.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over ten years of experience providing therapeutic services to children, adolescents, and adults. During my time in the mental health field, I have worked in a variety of settings such as emergency services, residential treatment, LGBTQIA+ behavioral health clinic, community mental health, university-counseling center, and private practice. I focus therapy to promote positive wellbeing and resiliency. My overall objective is to help individuals to become their own therapist, so that they feel empowered to move through life with dignity, grace, and compassion.

I have 30 years of clinical, research and teaching experience, with particular expertise in the treatment of eating disorders and anxiety disorders. As a Clinical Psychology Professor in a doctoral training program, I have extensive experience conducting psychotherapy, teaching and training others in cognitive-behavioral therapy, as well as publishing and presenting research internationally. Professional memberships include serving as an elected Fellow of the Academy for Eating Disorders, a member of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, and a member of the Association for Cognitive & Behavioral Therapies.

*ONLINE COUNSELING ANYWHERE IN VIRGINIA* Do you feel unsettled or that you're not where you want to be in life? Maybe you’re wondering if you’ll ever be a “good enough” partner, wife, mother, friend, or just good enough, in general. Or you’re faced with an important life decision like marriage, a new job, or whether or not to have a baby. You can’t really put your finger on why these decisions are so hard for you and that keeps you stuck and feeling anxious all the time. You have a hard time trusting your gut or listening to that quiet voice inside you that’s telling you something’s not right.

You've found me because your old coping strategies stopped working. If your usual strategies for handling life just…broke... you're not the only one going through that. You might have tried to OUT-PERFORM... OUT- RUN your pain. These strategies kind-of work a little until they don't! Hard work, adulting and breathing, and spirituality are an important part of recovering from stress. But these strategies don’t work all the way when the body has created a specific reaction when we’ve been through something awful.