I am a licensed clinical social worker and yoga instructor. I take an holistic, integrative approach to mental health treatment assisting my clients in building healthy lifestyles that provide proactive protection, maintenance, and or obtainment of optimal mental health and wellness. A holistic approach means that we will explore how mindful awareness, relationships, meaningful academic/career pursuits, sleep, nutrition, rest and relaxation, environment, conventional and complementary medical ...
You’re tired of questioning yourself and feeling “not enough.” Painful experiences in your past colored your inner world gray... Lingering wounds like childhood trauma, narcissistic partners, and betrayal trauma impact how you see yourself and interact with others. You want to break free from being a perfectionist, people-pleaser, or high achiever compensating for internalized self-blame, shame, or inadequacy. Using a blend of brainspotting & psychoanalysis, we can tap into the connection betwee...
As a clinician, I am focused on helping clients find a life of meaning and value. Often times in our pain there is incredibly useful information about what's important to us. As humans, we have evolved to move away from physical pain, to escape it: and for most types of pain, those methods work! But for emotional pain, avoidance not only doesn’t get rid of our pain and suffering, it often amplifies it. In discovering how each individual client finds meaning in their lives, we ground ourselves in...
Here at Trap House Therapy, we cater to the population that believes therapy "just isn't their thang!" Our office promotes self-awareness, accountability, and most importantly self-empowerment; by helping clients uncover the resources they possess inside to achieve their desired growth and highest form of self. If you are looking for someone who will be attentive to your needs, treatment goals and helps you work through your most vulnerable moments safely; then Trap House Therapy is the place...
I have a PhD in Counseling Psychology from Boston College and prior to working in private practice, I worked almost exclusively in university counseling centers for several years. The centerpiece of my work is building a therapeutic relationship in which you can explore and better understand yourself without fear of judgment, essentially "rewiring" your brain so that confidence and self-acceptance come to feel more like second nature to you. In the meantime, we can also build skills to bette...
Sometimes we have moments in our lives were we feel lost in our present and wonder where our confident past self went. We have other moments where we feel pulled in many directions by friends, family, work, and or school. This feeling of being pulled is overwhelming and sometimes brings about guilt. My name is Adenike (Aah-deh-knee-keh). I am a first-generation Nigerian/Haitian, queer, cis woman; my pronouns are she/her. Let’s sit down and talk about life. I will hold a safe, trusting, and non-j...
Grace is passionate about supporting young adults that are experiencing depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts. Grace deeply understands the challenges that young adults face today, with navigating peer relationships, being told consistently who and what to be by the world around them, and feeling disconnected from their own identities. In her sessions, Grace provides warmth, understanding, humor, and guidance while helping young adults get in touch with their tru...
The Renfrew Center, now celebrating its 40th anniversary, has been the pioneer in the treatment of eating disorders since 1985. As the nation's first residential eating disorder facility, now with 17 locations throughout the country, Renfrew has helped more than 100,000 cisgender adolescent girls and adult women, transgender and non-binary individuals with eating disorders move towards recovery. Renfrew provides patients suffering from anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating, and the ful...
Brickel and Associates, LLC is a private psychotherapy practice in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia. Our counselors serve individual adolescents and adults, couples, families and groups, under the direction of Robyn E. Brickel, MA, LMFT. We are dedicated to helping our patients or clients make and maintain positive changes in their lives. We bring a positive, proactive approach to therapy, helping clients achieve greater self-esteem, build healthier relationships, and make the emotional, cogniti...
I often find that when one hits a crossroad in their life, it can sometimes bring stress, but also has the capacity to create growth and resilience. I take a warm, engaging, and persistent approach with clients as we explore how to make sense of the thoughts, feelings and behaviors that may be undermining your happiness and productivity. I have had the privilege of helping individuals make meaningful change in their lives for over a decade. My approach is highly collaborative, and individual...
Balance Associates is a woman-owned private practice that uses positive psychology and strengths-based interventions to empower its clients. Dr. Laura DiCesare has experience working in college counseling centers and enjoys guiding students through the transitions and anxieties of college life. We also offer Drug and alcohol counseling; our clinician Brian Flatley, MS specializes in this area. Please reach out to gain more balance and joy in your life....
Transformation Counseling Services is an online-based counseling practice whose mission is to provide you with a safe and comfortable environment where you can heal and transform your life. Our therapists are specially chosen for their exclusive skills and training in telehealth along with their ability to connect, understand and empathize with your experience so that you receive the very best care. Our therapists will help you connect with your authentic self and regain a sense of feeling ca...
Therapy for college, graduate students, and student athletes - social justice oriented. Queer and genderqueer affirmative. A a therapist I specialize in working with first generation college students, athletes, acculturation, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, and trauma. College is tough! I specialize in anxiety, imposter anxiety, perfectionism, sleep, and mood. Are you overwhelmed trying to figure out the future while managing life obligations and feel like no one understands you? Together...
Hello and welcome! Whether you’re stepping into parenthood, navigating relationship changes, or simply trying to find your footing again, it’s natural to feel unsteady along the way. I specialize in mental health support during life transitions with clients who are navigating stress, identity shifts, and relationship challenges. Many of my clients describe themselves as highly sensitive or as people who put others first. If that sounds like you—constantly giving, saying “yes” when you’d rathe...
Accepting Clients! - Hi, I'm Julie, a queer mental health professional with over a decade of experience working with adolescents and young adults! I have endured my own journeys with anxiety and depression, and I am passionate about helping others through similar struggles. I specialize in therapy for teens and young adults (age 14-30) who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions (such as adjusting to life during or after college), life-stress, LGBTQ+-related topics, and try...
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Joseph Melendez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. He is licensed in DC, Virginia, Florida, Maryland and New York. He graduated from New York University with a Bachelor’s and Master of Social Work. Joseph is heavily involved with the LGBTQIA+ community and is a proud affirming provider. Additionally, he actively supports and works with individuals with disabilities, an area that is often overlooked. Joseph is a holistic and integrative therapist and his core principles are compassion, coll...
At Mala Mantis Counseling, we have been trained to support individuals, couples and families in finding healthy ways to manage overwhelming emotions. We specialize in the treatment of: Postpartum Depression Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs) Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Military Veterans, Active Duty and First Responders LGBTQIA+ Teachers and Healthcare Professionals Childhood Abuse and Neglect Generalized Anxiety Depression It's our intention to bu...
I love working with students and specialize in life transitions and managing anxiety and depression. I also have a great deal of experience in working with individuals who have experienced trauma and am trained in EMDR. I have daytime and limited evening appointments available and am located within walking distance to the Bethesda metro. I also offer online/skype sessions through a secure platform....