Therapists in 22151
Maria Tanya Joseforsky
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Springfield, VA 22151
Tanya has worked in the Mental Health Field for over 20 years. She brings her years of experience and training to guide individuals in their mental health journey. She is a bilingual therapist and can conduct sessions in English or Spanish. As an experienced therapist, Tanya helps individuals cope with anxiety, depression, grief & loss, parenting, anger management, separation & divorce, trauma, childhood disorders, self-esteem and individuals transitioning through the various stages of life. As a military spouse of 23 years, she has a passion for working military spouses, service members and their families.
Tanya has worked in the Mental Health Field for over 20 years. She brings her years of experience and training to guide individuals in their mental health journey. She is a bilingual therapist and can conduct sessions in English or Spanish. As an experienced therapist, Tanya helps individuals cope with anxiety, depression, grief & loss, parenting, anger management, separation & divorce, trauma, childhood disorders, self-esteem and individuals transitioning through the various stages of life. As a military spouse of 23 years, she has a passion for working military spouses, service members and their families.
Kimberly Close-Jensen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Springfield, VA 22151
Not accepting new clients
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years of direct practice experience. I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults with complex mental health and medical needs who present with a myriad of issues and concerns. Throughout my career, I have helped clients cope with losses, life transitions, trauma, and stress related to work, school, relationships, and parenting. I believe that individuals with mental health diagnoses go through periods of recovery and relapse, and I have experience across the full spectrum of mental health diagnoses.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years of direct practice experience. I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults with complex mental health and medical needs who present with a myriad of issues and concerns. Throughout my career, I have helped clients cope with losses, life transitions, trauma, and stress related to work, school, relationships, and parenting. I believe that individuals with mental health diagnoses go through periods of recovery and relapse, and I have experience across the full spectrum of mental health diagnoses.
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Transgender Therapists
As a gender-diverse individual, why might I want to see a therapist who is also gender diverse?
A trans or gender-diverse client may want to see a therapist who is also trans or gender diverse because the client may feel safer sharing their experiences and more confident that the therapist will understand, validate, and support them. But trans or gender-diverse clients can also benefit from therapy with cisgender therapists; this is a personal decision based on the connection between the client and the therapist, and if that connection is strong, therapy will be successful.
What if I cannot find a therapist who shares my gender identity?
Therapy can still be effective if a therapist does not share a client’s gender identity; a large body of research indicates that the most important factor in successful therapy is the therapeutic alliance. A therapist can also be interviewed for sensitivity and competence on gender identity and expression to ensure they possess appropriate knowledge and skills. Many therapists have excellent training and extensive experience working with gender-diverse clients, and that expertise can be invaluable despite a therapist not sharing the same firsthand experiences.
How can I recognize a good therapist for working with gender-diverse clients?
An experienced therapist should be able to help clients explore their gender identity and expression, alleviate discomfort related to their gender identity, treat mental health challenges and trauma, address existing relationships and communication with family members and loved ones, and determine the next steps pertaining to nonmedical or medical gender-affirming interventions. To recognize a good therapist, clients can ask about these topics and explore their comfort and connection with the clinician.
How might I inquire about a therapist’s experience working with transgender clients?
Clients should feel comfortable asking therapists directly about their experience working with transgender or gender-diverse clientele. For example, clients may ask about the therapist’s training and education with regard to gender identity, how many trans clients they’ve worked with in the past, and what sorts of matters were discussed. You may wish to inquire how a therapist specifically supports the needs of transgender clients or clients questioning their gender identity. A good clinician who is nonetheless not the right fit for you is often happy to make referrals to others based on the concerns you articulate in a preliminary conversation.