Psychodynamic Therapists in Woodbridge, VA

Are you considering Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy? My clients say having a therapist is as critical to their successful ketamine experiences as the Ketamine itself. Ketamine is a dissociative anesthetic or, more simply, a psychedelic. It helps quiet the 'monkey mind' while lifting the veil on the unconscious mind also referred to as one's own inner healing wisdom. The expansive experience can bring relief, insight, and the ability to create a new way of being in the world. For many, this feels like a breakthrough after years of feeling stuck.

Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired? Do you feel that no one understands you? Who or what are you missing? Do you know the reasons you behave the way you do? Are you crippled by fear or lacking social skills? Has relationship issues? Well, you are not alone; I am here to help you through this!

Our mission is "To empower individuals, couples, and families to break free from the chains that bind them, in order to create present and multi-generational changes that last forever." Indelible means that which cannot be undone; permanent."

Are you looking to improve your overall well-being? If you're feeling stuck, stressed out, depressed, or anxious, there is likely an underlying reason for it. We will work together to gain insight into the contributing factors that are creating these everyday challenges and develop an action plan that can lead to positive change and greater life satisfaction. We will identify strategies and skills to improve your spiritual, physical, intellectual, relational, and emotional health. Life can be hard, with difficulties along the way, but we are capable of growth and healing.

I believe that empowerment and encouragement through the use of counseling strategies can help promote and build positive life skills to help improve interpersonal relationships, reduce stress, and anger. My passion for counseling is to help create positive change or adjustments for each individual that I counsel. I apply a variety of counseling strategies and approaches, and believe in their situational application. I have extensive experience working with adults, children with: depression, social issues, grief, relationships, conflict resolutions, anger management, anxieties, spiritual concerns, post-traumatic stress disorder

As a Clinical Psychologist I enjoy working with the entire life span. It gives me a unique perspective and understanding of what challenges occur at different stages of life whether it's a child/adolescent/young adult making changes for the future or an older adult working through childhood experiences or traumas. For healing to occur it is critical to understand how past patterns of coping and beliefs are an active part of our current lives. Practical reflection and problem solving is an integral part of my treatment. I have been in private practice in Prince William County since 1988.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Nationally Certified Counselor in the state of Virginia who has over 10 years of experience collaborating with adolescents, families, adults, and couples seeking help for a variety of concerns. I am also a full-time PhD student, which is currently limiting my availability. Additionally, I have a passion in working with LGBT+, minoritzed, and racialized populations. I provide an egalitarian space where we collaborate to reach your goals, that is heavily dependent on how you define it.

Dr. Jennifer Kasey is a licensed clinical psychologist (TN and VA) and owner of Redirection Counseling Services, LLC, a telehealth, private pay practice, that helps diverse populations navigate and thrive during periods of uncertainty, transition, and change. Dr. Kasey provides utilizes an affirming, evidenced-based approach in individual and couples therapy for adults and adolescents with a range of concerns, including anxiety, grief, depression, PTSD, and relationship issues. Dr. Kasey also provides career-related coaching services and empowers professionals on their journey in career advancement, leadership, and managing people.

As a therapist, I have much to offer. My many varied years of professional experience as a clinical social worker, my excellent education, combined with my personal life experience serves me well. Together, we collaborate on a new trusted relationship built on safety that has the potential to aid your growth with whatever issue you choose to work on. I work especially well with children and adolescents and have a good foundation in play therapy, yet adults are often surprised that I can work equally well with their concerns. We can design an approach that works for you.

Life's challenges can often leave us feeling fragmented, with our physical, spiritual, emotional, and social aspects in disarray. It is easy to lose sight of our authentic selves when faced with life’s hardships and as a therapist I will act as your co-captain throughout your therapeutic journey. Maybe you're experiencing a mix of emotions like sadness, frustration, stress, insecurity, and lack of motivation. Whatever it is, know that you are not alone. My goal is to guide you toward the equilibrium that fosters your well-being, tailoring evidence-based techniques that will suit your individuality best.

As a psychotherapist with over 30 years in the field of counseling, social work, substance abuse and mental health my focus is to help clients work on “Letting Go" of past hurt, trauma, release negative feelings and open up to personal growth. Clients will find the office to be welcoming, safe, respectful, and non-judgmental. This structure is designed to allow the client to experience freedom as they explore the journey to find meaning, understanding, and purpose. I provide guidance using psychological CBT modalities and techniques to help the client change thoughts, change emotions, change behaviors and change their lives.

I am a Psypact Certified Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Licensed Professional Counselor and Clinical Consultant with over 20 years of experience. I specialize in general adjustment issues, bipolar, depressive, anxiety, trauma, personality disorders, and marital issues. I also work with individuals who have a general interest in working toward living their best life.

I am a dedicated/passionate/skilled and caring licensed professional counselor who believes in the healing power of connection, change, and individual empowerment. My approach is based on evidence-based theories that encourage personal exploration of ourselves, our experiences, and how we relate to others in order to gain valuable insight, awareness, and understanding. Clients working with me can expect a safe, validating, compassionate, empathic, confidential, genuine, and collaborative space where clients are encouraged to take the time for themselves and explore what matters most in their lives.

I specialize in cultivating a safe space for couples to reconnect, resolve well-worn patterns, and repair old wounds. It might be that each of you has a different way of navigating emotions, conflict, disconnection, or stress. For most couples, this includes one partner pursuing for connection or resolution, upping the ante when they can’t feel their important other, while the other partner withdraws or shut down in an effort to reduce tension and diffuse the conflict. Many couples find these different relational strategies can lead to cycles of frustration, misunderstanding, pain, and protectiveness they can’t find a way out of.

Jessica Skobel is a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University with a Master of Social Work Degree, and experience with cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, play therapy, narrative therapy, and art therapy.

At The Center for Connection, Healing & Change we specialize in working with toddlers, children, teens, and their families. Our family therapists are skilled in working with relationships, attachment, anxiety, depression, emotion regulation, behavioral concerns, academics, trauma, life transitions, somatic issues, identity, self-worth, trauma, adoption, and loss. As each family is different, we utilize evidence-based models to help you find real-world solutions that fit you and your unique family needs. A full description of our treatment philosophy and the areas we work with can be found at www.thecenterforconnection.com

I believe that as human beings, our being matters more than our doing. I help people foster peace with themselves apart from anything they could ever accomplish or do. I also believe that we are all made to be in relationship with one another. Relationships are where we learn love, comfort, encouragement, joy, and hope. Alternately, they are also where we experience pain, abuse, abandonment, and rejection. It is my desire that my clients are able to reflect on the pain of their past with peace and hope and are able to have healthy and joy-filled relationships with others.

I believe many of our emotional and relational difficulties are connected to the experiences we have growing up in our unique family systems. These experiences shape core beliefs about who we are and what we can expect from others. This work involves becoming unstuck emotionally and healing faulty relationship maps, losses, or traumatic wounds of the past. I can support you to resolve the unfinished business of the past so you don’t have to keep recreating it in the present and find that when clients create healing at the root cause, the symptoms are no longer needed. While pain and loss are inevitable, suffering is optional.

No matter who you are, life is always changing, filled with challenges, transitions, doubts, and sometimes successes. This is the human experience, and you do not have to go it alone. Counseling is an available resource to help hone your natural talents and skills to find vision, motivation, meaning, and resolve through your choices and experiences. With the support of a professional counselor there are no dead-end scenarios. I thoroughly believe in meeting clients where they are at, treating individuals with dignity and respect no matter who they are or where they come from, celebrating differences and individuality.