Eclectic Therapists in 22182

Every family struggles at one point or another, and it can be difficult to find someone you trust to care for your family's well-being. FamilyFirst Psychological Services is an established practice of licensed clinical psychologists who have expertise in providing therapy and psychological testing services to children, teens, and adults. I personally specialize in helping children, adolescents, and families feel better, get along better, and function better at home, school, work, and in the community. I am dedicated to working closely and collaboratively with you so that you can reach your treatment goals as soon as possible.

I am a psychotherapist licensed in Washington, DC, and Virginia. I specialize in working with adults, millennials, students, and adolescents contending with grief and loss, school and job stress, burnout, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. I use solution-focused, brief therapy to increase my clients' resiliency and their ability to cope with life's challenges. I help clients find meaning and purpose in their daily lives and assist them in identifying and meeting personal goals. I am a frequent contributor to articles in publications such as Parade, TodayShow.com, Refinery29, Bustle, The Daily Beast, and Teen Vogue.

Whether you're facing significant mental health struggles or simply need a supportive person in your life to help you manage stress, I provide a comfortable, confidential, and non-judgmental space for you to get the help you need. As a perinatal mental health specialist, my focus is supporting women during pregnancy & following childbirth. If you are struggling or just not feeling like yourself after becoming a mom, get in touch. We can help you determine if what you are experiencing involves a Perinatal Mood/Anxiety Disorder and can help point you in the right direction of feeling like yourself again.

As an interactive, solution-focused therapist and career counselor, my treatment approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients address current life challenges, work situations and long-standing issues. With compassion and understanding, and workplace knowledge, I help individuals find resolution to a wide range of personal concerns, career change and psychological issues. With an integration of complimentary approaches, I draw from a variety of methodologies and techniques to incorporate what is most helpful for each individual.

I am a bilingual (English and Spanish) Licensed Professional, a Nationally Certified Counselor and a Certified Traumatologist who specializes in trauma, mood and anxiety disorders, PTSD, relationship, multiculticultural issues and problems associated with emotional and physical abuse. I combine my expertise in cognitive behavioral therapy with new approaches including EMDR, solution focus therapy and brief therapy. Being myself an immigrant from Italy, I have over 20 years experience in counseling and training short-term international sojourners as well as immigrants who reside in the greater Washington, D.C. area.

I love helping individuals and couples achieve their goals and aspirations. I offer a caring, safe, and healing environment that allows clients the opportunity to explore, experience, work through problems, and create solutions that expand their potential for growth and wellness. As a proponent of integrative and holistic therapy that honors the mind-body connection and its impact on well-being, health, and happiness, I attend to the whole person, not just a set of symptoms or problems. I emphasize teaching skills that develop inner resources for successful coping in life. I use a variety of methods, but the method has to meet your needs.

Are you dealing with feelings of anxiety, depression, anger and navigating a difficult time in your life? I would love the opportunity to help you. It is no coincidence that you are here and considering your next steps with me. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 10 years of mental health experience. I use an integrated approach to meet your treatment needs by building a healthy therapeutic relationship and teaching you skills and interventions that have proven to be successful. Start the process of reclaiming your life today.

Dr. McDonald is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist (VA: 0810005523; FL: PY9795) with expertise in assessment, individual therapy and consultation services addressing medical, psychological and social needs across the lifespan. Vast experience providing Individual, group and family therapy using a variety of treatment modalities. Effective at consultation with other care team professionals, advocating for clients and serving as a liaison between agencies. Comfortable and fluent with telehealth.

I understand that deciding to enter therapy is often a difficult decision. Facing a challenging issue takes courage, as does reaching out for help. Whether we are healing old wounds, addressing current struggles, or pursuing increased life satisfaction, therapy can be a useful tool in reaching our goals. I utilize a variety of complementary therapeutic approaches in order to meet the unique needs of each client. Above all else, I strive to create a space where my clients feel safe, supported, valued, and capable of change.

In my experience, I have learned that “hitting rock bottom” does not mean the end of your life, but rather a chance to rebuild your life the way you want it. Life can get stressful and often leave one “suffocating” from the pressure. It is in those moments that you may need someone to stand in the chaos with you and help you rebuild. Life involves learning and "unlearning" ideals, habits, and ways of thinking. I have an integrated theoretical approach to meet the needs of my clients, however my primary approach is Cognitive Behavioral. I assist clients with understanding how their thoughts influence their feelings and behavior.

The cornerstone of successful therapy is the relationship developed between the client and therapist. I pride myself on developing trusting, supportive, and collaborative working relationships with clients. I tailor my approach to individual clients by helping them to identify and develop goals specific to their personal needs. In targeting identified areas of need, I utilize a variety of therapeutic modalities. Families play a crucial role in the therapeutic process. I actively collaborate with parents to help them support their children working through their particular challenges. I work collaboratively with schools and other involved care providers to facilitate optimal treatment outcomes.

With over 30 years of experience, I have an expertise in working with adults in midlife and those navigating older adulthood. I work with you to create a safe space where we can explore issues and identify strengths as you gain insight into the challenges you are facing, including family and peer relationships, life stage and life transition issues, caregiver challenges and family conflict. I have extensive experience working with individuals who are challenged by the issues associated with aging, as well as chronic illness (including Alzheimer's, other dementias, Parkinson's, Transplant, and advanced heart and lung disease).

Saving the world and helping people is what I’ve wanted to do since I was 13yrs old; and the first step was serving in the Navy. If you’re in search of a safe, therapeutic environment to discuss your thoughts, feelings and experiences I’d love to help you process and gain the tools needed to manage your mental health. My therapeutic style involves a collaborative approach that includes empathy, transparency, non-judgement and validation. I believe that each individual patient is an expert when it comes to themselves, and I work collaboratively with the patient adding my clinical knowledge.

I am a trauma-informed licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who is dedicated to helping people from diverse backgrounds reach their personal goals and lead more satisfying lives. My areas of clinical expertise include supporting clients with issues related to mood, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, addiction, attention, stress management, substance abuse and life transitions.

Effective therapy is a journey in which people identify the reasons behind their choices, then are subsequently able to make adjustments that better their health and optimize their strengths. As a therapist I hope to walk along side you as you explore your purpose for being and doing. The concept that drives my approach to therapy is that "We are generally the better persuaded by the reasons we discover ourselves than by those given to us by others." - Blaise Pascal. My primary areas of expertise include substance abuse, loss/grief, and mental health counseling to adolescents, adults, and families.

I am Jan Iris Smith, LCSW, BCD, a licensed and Board Certified Diplomate in clinical social work.I work with individuals, couples, families. I have certifications in Marital/Family Therapy, Psychodrama and group psychotherapy and in mind/body connection and spiritual/energy healing . I look for strengths clients bring to the therapy that can be enhanced, and ways to remove blockages so people can live a richer more meaningful life.Therapy is an ongoing process of healing from the mental/emotional/physical trauma that sometimes occurs in life. I work from an eclectic viewpoint and use what makes sense for the client I am treating.

What do YOU need? This is the deceptively simple question which I ask my clients almost every session. What would change if you asked yourself that simple question more often? This is an example of some of the foundational work which I'll infuse into our sessions. I LOVE what I do and am so honored to be a part of your life! My goal as your therapist is to encourage, support, empower, and listen. I view therapy as a true partnership where you're not alone while you navigate the 'messy middle' of life in these uncertain times. I work solely virtually after getting positive feedback from busy clients who appreciate this convenience.

I love working with adolescents and adults in a private practice setting. I view therapy as a partnership and requires a person's active involvement to help change their thoughts, feelings and behaviors. I enjoy adolescents the most because of their complex issues while trying to navigate the world with all the environmental stressors that arise.

Have you been struggling with your identity? Have you suffered from traumatic experiences in your life? You're not alone, and you don't have to suffer in silence. Seeking therapy can feel daunting, but I'm glad you're here! During sessions, I use EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing), a valuable tool to assist with re-processing experiences that negatively affect one's sense of self by tapping into the brain's natural tendency to move towards healing and adaptive processes.