Relationship Issues Therapists in Woodbridge, VA

I believe that therapy is a journey of self-discovery in search of positive change. This process is more effective in the presence of a respectful, safe and experienced professional. I have worked in the field for 20 years in various settings, and have always found the therapy experience to be a powerful time of self-awareness and empowerment for clients. In my work, I listen for patterns, clarify issues and help the client to search for meaning and strategies to make more effective life choices. I provide therapy for individuals working on understanding and managing depression, anxiety and anger.

Greetings! My name is Conise and I am a psychotherapist at Revo Well. We are a tribe of extraordinary clinicians dedicated to REVOlutionizing WELLness in the BIPOC community. My therapeutic approach is centered around creating safe and affirming healing spaces. I strive to provide the perfect balance of professionalism and utilization of strong clinical skills while also being completely down to earth and non-judgmental. I specialize in working with youth and young adults experiencing anxiety, depression, and ADHD, as well as individuals with a history of trauma.

You have made the first step to improve your mental health and wellness, seeking the assistance of a qualified therapist. Whether dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship problems or life transitions, therapy can play a key part in the development of goals, identification of roadblocks to achieving those goals and building the tools to bring about change. I bring an integrative approach to help people resolve emotional conflicts, develop self-awareness/acceptance and increase coping skills, constructive behaviors, and thought patterns.

Hello, it is so good to connect with you! Welcome to my practice! You may be ready to explore your life in an intentional environment. To engage in a space where you can fully embrace yourself, your journey, and your gifts. I believe in your ability to process, validate, and overcome life's unexpected events, such as grief, breakups, career or academic setbacks, relationship disconnection, and loneliness. Let's work together to uncover your inner strength and build a foundation for your well-being.

Accepting new clients -The Center for Connection, Healing & Change focuses on the creation of secure, close, and satisfying relationships- within us and between us. We choose to specialize in relationships because we know the importance of satisfying connections for our mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Services explore the relationship we have with both ourselves and others; how well we can live with emotional ease, know who we are, ask for what we need, be responsive to loved ones, set boundaries, deal with loss, heal trauma, move through stressful experiences, find our purpose, and access resilience in moments of need.

You may be facing a range of challenges, from navigating life transitions and relationship issues to managing anxiety or seeking personal growth. I am particularly passionate in providing a safe and nurturing space where clients can explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences without judgment or retraumatization. My professional background as an Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapist and assistant preschool teacher equips me with a deep understanding of child development and effective communication with children and families. This knowledge can be invaluable for clients with children or family-related challenges.

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.

Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, or a relationship problem? Depression can steal your joy and drain your hope. Excessive worry and anxiety can choke the fun out of life and limit your forward movement. Panic attacks can disrupt your days and nights, Fear of humiliation or embarrassment can be so intense that it isolates you from normal social activities. Whether you're married or not, lack of trust, a lost connection, or a poor communication style can take your relationship near its breaking point.

In mental health since 1987, I have been in private practice since 2000. I offer competence and caring in a supportive, safe, inclusive and confidential environment. My varied experience offers me insight into a wide range of areas. I custom craft a growth and learning experience for each individual, family and intimate relationship. Special training in the areas of substance abuse and couples counseling allows me to work with challenging and difficult issues with skill and caring. I promise to provide each client with the maximum potential for growth and healing. Please call me at (703) 499-9889 to speak to me directly.

Counseling is a supportive nonjudgmental approach to learning ways to cope with personal and professional stressors. My goal is to help you gain insight, while developing strategies to improve your overall satisfaction and quality of life. Together, we will identify and utilize your strengths to let go of unhealthy practices and respond better to stress.

We all have challenges. Pretending that they don't exist only makes them bigger. Learning how to accept and navigate our way through negative emotions and experiences helps us grow, heal, and become more aligned with ourselves and tap into our strengths. I can help you work through challenges and learn how to overcome them to become stronger and create a better life. I've spent years helping teens and adults navigate sadness, loneliness, anxiety, intrusive thoughts, and a host of complex issues.

Relationships are a dual edged sword. When healthy, they are one of our greatest sources of strength. They provide a sense of comfort, joy, opportunities for growth, connection, and support. When broken or non-existent, they leave us feeling anxious, down, detached, and alone.

Sometimes people seek counseling with a clear goal of what they want and need. Other times, people aren't sure how counseling can help them, but they know they need support to feel better or make changes in their lives. Whether you are looking to improve yourself or your relationships, let go of past emotional pain, or learn skills that will improve your communication and ability to manage stress, counseling can help you turn the page and begin a new chapter in your life.

I view therapy as a collaboration between myself and the client. I rely on my client's knowledge about themselves and their identified strengths, in combination with my knowledge and application of different treatment models, assisting the client in formulating goals and making healthy changes in their life. I understand the importance of connecting easily and genuinely with a client, helping them to feel comfortable in the therapeutic process and successful in treatment.

I have over 20 years of experience as a therapist, working with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma; and stressors related to related difficult life transitions, unhealthy relationships, and family conflict. I believe a productive therapeutic experience should focus less on the bad choices you have made in your life and more on the right choices you decide to make going forward. Your past is important but not as important as your future. You will leave therapy, empowered with new tools and feeling confident about the new direction of your life.

Dr. Flower is a clinical and forensic psychologist licensed in Virginia and Washington D.C., working with Woodbridge Psychological Services, in Woodbridge, Virginia. Dr. Flower provides psychotherapy for adults, couples, and families. He is trained in a variety of clinical approaches, with a focus on those treatments that have been scientifically shown to be helpful. In addition to his clinical services, his primary interest is in the field of forensic mental health assessment, primarily in criminal justice contexts.

Whether you're just beginning your journey or continuing your recovery, I am here to support you. I encourage and support clients through their journey of recovery through learning and implementing self-care, self-advocacy and increasing self-worth. I believe there is no perfect trajectory in recovery, and each success and challenge can benefit our work together. Most often underlying issues of depression, anxiety, and trauma can be addressed, which can help work through what purpose the eating disorder is serving.

I reconnect my clients with their innermost authentic selves through building self esteem, healthier relationships, and a renewed passion for life and their purpose. In order to change and grow, we all need psychological mirrors to access the insights within us. In these mirrors we find our patterns, the pain we're holding onto, the changes that need to happen, and often the next steps to take in our path. Therapy is a powerful psychological mirror, as are journaling, bodywork, and creative practices.

Have you been discouraged by your dire trying to stop something that stresses you out through the bombardment of non-stop racing thoughts, flashbacks, or even the act of overthinking situations? Consistently finding yourself trying to get out of a pool of depressive thoughts, anxiety, or anger that are chronically affecting you and your family to the point of feeling lost and hopeless. In spite of having the flood of helpful and educational information “out there”, here we are, still STUCK in pain and suffering. The scars of unbearable emotional pain portray themselves through our emotional, physical, and spiritual health.