Couples Counseling Therapists in Reston, VA

I am a therapist with over 30 years experience helping couples and individuals feel better and achieve their goals. I have trained in solution oriented therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy and have a practical approach to helping adults, couples and children with relationship concerns, anxiety, addictions, depression, and career questions. I am also a certified yoga teacher and when clients are interested, I use Yoga techniques ,breathwork and meditation to help calm the mind. Confidentiality strictly protected. Please call me at 703 868-5947 or email me at lawrenceuman@gmail.com and I will be happy to discuss your individual concerns and questions.

Dr. Nisco received his doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the Pacific Graduate School of Psychology in consortium with Stanford University in Palo Alto, California, and obtained his Masters in Clinical Psychology and Bachelors in Psychology from Loyola College. He has trained at Spring Grove Hospital Center in Catonsville, MD, Patuxent Institution minimal security prison in Sykesville, MD, National Center for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in Menlo Park, CA, and Veterans Hospitals in Palo Alto, CA and Baltimore, MD. He has also been on staff at various community outpatient mental health centers.

We all need help at times to understand our feelings. Mindfulness-based therapy facilitates awareness, insight and the ability to plow into inner wisdom to heal self and reach one's full potential. Mindfulness experience increases an inner peace that remains present through life's challenges. The ability to facilitate change requires first acceptance of feelings, and thoughts. Mindfulness and compassion then facilitates change and new behaviors begin to emerge. The benefits include no longer being afraid, angry or anxious, life-skills improve resulting in a better understanding of goals and values and thus growth as an individual.

​I have been counseling and supporting individuals and families from diverse and neurodiverse backgrounds for over nine years. My passion is helping clients navigate their unique challenges with empathy and cultural humility. I provide holistic, person-centered care, tailoring interventions to address specific challenges and strengths and aim to create a supportive environment that promotes empowerment, growth, and well-being. If you're seeking support, and guidance in a non-judgmental space to explore your concerns, I would be honored to work with you on your journey toward healing and self-discovery.

I am a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist and a CPTT candidate. My focus is primarily on encouraging the relational healing and post-traumatic growth of relationally betrayed partners. I also work with those that have been impacted by sexual compulsive behavior. Through my training in Brainspotting I help people to heal from the symptoms and emotional distress that are the result of disturbing life experiences or relational trauma. My therapeutic style is compassionate, warm, and I am described as empathetic in my work. Your work with me will be both confidential and respectful. It would be an honor to work with you.

As a lifelong resident of Northern Virginia, I have been serving the mental health needs of McLean for nearly 20 years. Have you tried everything and continue to remain stuck? Whether you are struggling with imposter syndrome, stress + overwhelm, persistent anxiety, or a chronic feeling of emptiness that something is missing in your life - it is time for a breakthrough! My therapeutic approach is specifically tailored to the client based upon their unique life story. Please visit my website, www.andreaandersonpolk.com for further information.

Seeking relief from anxiety or depression? Struggling with ADHD? Seeking a forensic assessment, educational or disability testing for accommodations at school or work? I can help. I have 20+ years of clinical experience to working with teens and adults. I use research-proven methods of therapy that will enhance your mood and quality of life. I also provide psychoeducational testing for ADHD, emotional and learning disabilities (ED/LD), and Autism Spectrum (ASD). My forensic services include assessments for risk assessment, mitigation reports, and parental capacity evaluations. I can also provide expert testimony by retainer.

Harvard-trained psychologist with 25 years of of experience in helping individuals and couples. I specialize in Intensive Short-term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP) and the PACT model for couples. I enjoy helping people who may have had several psychotherapy or medication trials, but have not found lasting relief from symptoms. I am Core Faculty of the ISTDP Program at the Washington School for Psychiatry and former Clinical Instructor in Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. Authored "Treating Affect Phobia: A Manual for Short-term Dynamic Psychotherapy" (Guilford Press), and published numerous articles on psychotherapy.

Maybe you are struggling, depressed, unfulfilled, scared, angry, anxious, tired, or overwhelmed. I welcome and accept all the parts of you that you need to bring to therapy. My work is grounded in the belief that relationships are foundational in life and people benefit from authentic connection. I work with individuals, couples and groups to find more meaningful connection, heal past and current wounds, embrace your strengths and stay more deeply attuned to your desires and needs. I use our relationship as a guide to understanding your outside world.

I have been working in this field for over 15 years. I have a wide range of experience working with various populations that have different challenges. I am experienced in individual as well as couples counseling and am licensed in VA, DC and MD. I treat ages 16 and up.

Accepting New Clients- My approach follows the needs and goals of my clients. I begin by making sure I understand how my clients think and their personal history. I apply a variety of approaches to help people understand themselves, their relationships with others, and their goals for the future. Perhaps the most important aspect of my approach is to understand your point of view and to integrate it to provide an effective intervention strategy. Life brings all kinds of challenges- depression, irritability, anxiety, and even physical symptoms are some of the ways that they can express themselves.

I am a clinical psychologist who has been in practice for over 40 years. I primarily use a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy model and work with adolescents and adults with depression, anxiety, and a wide range of life issues. I am happy to talk with you by phone and answer any questions that you may have.

I think the Beatle, Sir Paul McCartney sang it best, "I get by with a little help from my friends". All the interconnections with people, good or bad, have profoundly impacted who we are; the therapeutic relationship is another profound crossing of paths where deep calls to deep, and a little help on the journey is sacred. I work from a dynamic view of personhood and explore the interconnections of mind, body and soul. There is a profound dynamic in the therapeutic process, finding a therapist where one can feel connected to is essential to personal change through an authentic, vulnerable relationship.

You will be offered a safe and respectful environment in which to share your unique experiences. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) will help you change your thoughts, change your life! This is absolutely true, yet sometimes you might experience trying to think yourself into feeling better and it's simply not working. Your life looks complete, or almost, but you can't feel it. You are frustrated that your thoughts and feelings are not in agreement. At a thinking level, you know you didn't cause what happened, yet still feel like it's your fault and this keeps you stuck.

I have come to see relationship as a key factor in helping clients to flourish. Whether that is a child growing in relationship with their parents and peers through play therapy, couples and family members developing greater love and understanding for each other, or even an individual cultivating a healthy relationship with their own thoughts and feelings I seek to cultivate an attitude of curiosity and acceptance of both internal experiences and experiences with others. In doing so, the factors that are preventing healthy interpersonal and intrapersonal relationships are removed to allow greater gift of self.

I work with individuals (adolescents 13+ and adults) to identify strengths and resources to conquer personal stumbling blocks. I assist couples and families who are struggling with strained relationships to develop skills that result in understanding the underlying issues, effective communication, and an establishment of healthy boundaries. At Beyond the Couch, clients will be equipped with a strong set of skills and solutions to deal with life’s challenges in a healthy and productive manner that can be incorporated in their everyday life.

I am a licensed professional counselor with a specialty in child/adolescence, emerging adults, and family counseling. I also provide parent coaching and individual therapy. I have worked with issues including depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, self-harming, mood disorders, personality disorders, couples issues, family system issues, life adjustments, grief and loss, ADHD, and more. I have worked with adoption issues, divorce difficulties, and many different types of families and parenting. I enjoy collaborating with my clients to help understand their individual needs and working towards their personal goals.

In each of us there is a drive to move towards wholeness. Sometimes we require assistance to unblock that which slows our movement towards balance. Engaging in therapy is a sign of resilience in the face of personal struggles. Courage is walking through your fears to make a difference. By engaging in a strong and empathetic relationship, we will work to uncover the motivations and thoughts that are preventing you from living your life to the fullest. I educate my clients to utilize innovative strategies that capture the extraordinary power that comes from within to facilitate the changes you seek.

Do you ever struggle to feel peace in your relationships? Is it hard for you to embrace your whole self and feel a deep sense of worthiness? Would you like to be able to connect to others more freely? Helping people understand themselves is my passion, and I am grateful every day that I can work with people to find meaning and purpose in their lives. My specialty is creating secure relationships, and I maintain long-term relationships with many of my clients. Starting therapy can be intimidating, but I am dedicated to building collaborative, nonjudgemental relationships with the people I work with.