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Arlington , VA | (571) 487 8046
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Do people ask how you are doing and the answer is always “fine” or “ok”? Or maybe you avoid letting yourself feel uncomfortable emotions? Possibly putting off facing them until you feel more ready, but that day never comes? Depression, anxiety, and trauma can do that to us. They can change our trajectory in life, veer us off course of who we were meant to be. Shadows from the past can loom over us forever. If this is your experience, my sincerest hope is one day you will feel ready to no longer allow your past to place limits on the future. With my 14 years of experience in the field, my goal is to promote a safe space for us to fully understand your experience. Using a nonjudgmental approach, we will explore the ways you want to feel, what's standing in the way, and how to get you where you want to be. It takes courage to choose you, to take the time and do the work to invest in yourself. Thank you for taking the time to look at my profile. It is brave to share yourself with a stranger. I'd be honored for the opportunity to share your journey and together figure out how to get closer to the life you were meant to live. A life with purpose and fulfillment. You deserve a sense of passion and a life of worth. You deserve a life without limits.
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Hi there! I am SO glad that you are here. I specialize in helping individuals heal from trauma that was experienced either in childhood or later in life, and the numerous things that often follow. For some individuals this looks like healing shame, anxiety, depression, grief, difficulty with connection or attachment in relationships, struggles with intimacy or trust, addictions or compulsive behaviors, disordered eating, and a multitude of other things. I believe healing occurs best in supported connection. I work to create a safe space where you feel comfortable examining beliefs and behaviors that may no longer serve you and begin the process of healing. I’ve been where you are. I know the struggles of feeling stuck and overwhelmed as well as the joy and light that can exist on the other side. I take a collaborative approach to the counseling relationship and am in no way a "sit-and-nod" therapist! I believe fully that YOU are the expert on your life and my hope is to help guide your journey to healing and growth while promoting your autonomy and power of choice.
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I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over ten years of experience providing therapeutic services to children, adolescents, and adults. During my time in the mental health field, I have worked in a variety of settings such as emergency services, residential treatment, LGBTQIA+ behavioral health clinic, community mental health, university-counseling center, and private practice. I focus therapy to promote positive wellbeing and resiliency. My overall objective is to help individuals to become their own therapist, so that they feel empowered to move through life with dignity, grace, and compassion. With my unique specialization supporting high achieving students and competitive athletes, I emphasize working on issues related to perfectionism, goal setting, mental skills training, and stress-reduction techniques. I am dedicated to work collaboratively and to provide easy and flexible support through the use of Telehealth therapy services.
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My ideal client is someone ready to go beyond just talking about problems, and instead, dive deep within themselves to heal. In my 12 years of clinical practice, I have observed that true and lasting healing must involve the mind. body, and soul. As a Yoga Therapy Teacher-in-Training, I believe that somatic work is crucial to deeper healing. I also emphasize the importance of meditation, mindfulness, and spirituality. In my office or virtually, I offer a safe space, an empathic heart, and a variety of brain-based, trauma-centered modalities. View 10 Photos EMDR and Brain Spotting are my two favorite modalities, and both can be done virtually. I am a Certified EMDR Therapist and Consultant in Training (CIT). I am a Certified Brainspotting Therapist and working toward a specialized track in BSP and spirituality . Check out www.EMDRIA.org and www.Brainspotting.com for more info. I believe that in order to heal, people need to feel safe and supported. My healing style focuses on finding your internal strength, shedding old negative beliefs about yourself that no longer serve you. I bring creativity, flexibility, and positive empowering energy to all of my sessions and tailor the treatment to what will most benefit you.
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Things can sometimes feel dark and heavy. It is imperative that we all find the support that we so desperately need. Let me be that source of support in your troubling time. I have been supporting others on their personal journeys for 18 years by way of a dynamic clinical social work perspective. Within my social work degree, I became experienced in working with individuals to improve interpersonal, community and systemic relationships. I believe that community, support systems and coping skills can be the building blocks to less stress, improved relationships, and overall happiness. My therapeutic style is deeply grounded in inclusivity, trauma informed care and therapy that is very much guided by the client. I have certifications in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and work from a solution focused perspective. I have experience treating depression, anxiety, trauma related concerns, PTSD, family issues, relationship issues, immigrant related stressors, grief, addiction, parenting, self-esteem, life transitions and general emotional disturbance. I also offer services in Spanish. Thanks for stopping by! I am excited to meet you and get started!
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I want to help you achieve your goals and live the life you want to live. Sometimes terrible things happen. Sometimes not great things happen. Sometimes things are just annoying. I can help you address these issues and hopefully get to a place where you remember how awesome you are. Sometimes we all forget. Let's try and remember. View 6 Photos I am an masters level Licensed practicing counselor. I have been trained in EMDR and Cognitive Processing therapy. I extensive experience working with trauma. I work with children, teens, and adults, men, women, heterosexual, homosexual, all races, and all creeds. Trauma doesn't discriminate and we are all human. :) So give me a call if any of that resonates. Thank you for reading my profile and good luck!
Monmouth , NJ | (848) 242 8044
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I am licensed to provide therapy in NJ, NY and Florida. It is not always easy to make the decision to reach out for help, but it can make all the difference in your life. In our personal efforts to find solutions to issues we are faced with, we can find ourselves repeating patterns over and over that keep us stuck and feeling isolated despite our many efforts to improve our situation. Connecting with a skilled therapist can help you to move beyond your struggles, move beyond repeating patterns and approach life in a different, more meaningful and effective way. I provide a warm, compassionate, accepting, listening ear to assist you in the challenges you are facing. I assist you in accessing the strengths that I believe already exist within you to more effectively approach life's difficulties. It's never too late to begin again and to get the results in your life that you are seeking. I have worked with and successfully helped individuals facing issues such as: anxiety and depression, life transitions, grief and loss, relationship challenges, trauma, those facing serious medical challenges and finding quality and meaning in your life again.
Jefferson , KY | (502) 743 4308
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I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist who enjoys working with couples, families, adolescents, and adults of all ethnicities, sexual orientations, gender identities, and eclectic relationship dynamics. I strive to create a therapeutic atmosphere that allows you to feel safe to come as you are and leave one step closer to who you want to be. I provide systemic, trauma-informed, and LGBTQIA+ friendly services and pull from a variety of different therapeutic modalities to fit your specific needs and to help you reach your identified goals. I look forward to the opportunity to work alongside you on your journey toward self-actualization and healing. Accessibility note: Please note that my office is located on a second floor with stair access only. If you require accommodations please let me know so I can arrange to reserve an office on the first floor for our session. Scheduling note: Please also note that evening availability is extremely limited. Thank you.
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Are you looking to feel freed up from anxious and self-deprecating thought patterns? Do you want to improve your relationship with yourself? Are you hoping to live a more empowered life and make room for the fullness of all that makes you, you? If any of this seems to ring true for you, welcome! It is my privilege to join individuals in the navigation of challenges and stuck points, to celebrate your wins, and lean into pride. In your search for therapeutic support, my hope is that you are reminded that you are deserving of connection, clarity and a fulfilled life. My practice centers on self-compassion and self-defined empowerment, which I believe to be valuable tools to traverse concerns like trauma, invalidating interpersonal histories, anxiety, self-worth, and depression. My approach to therapy is grounded in the principles of psychodynamic, interpersonal, and feminist theories. I am experienced working with a diversity of individuals, and find particular joy working alongside clients who are entrepreneurs, educators, survivors of trauma, women in STEM, therapists, and those pursuing higher education. I offer a free initial phone call, during which my goal is for you to get a better sense of what working with me might feel like.
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I believe that we are all beings who ultimately desire to belong and that most of our traumas result from somewhere down the line not being accepted in some way, shape, or form. Frequently these wounds are in our subconscious and we have very little awareness of how much they can control our day-to-day interactions. What’s left unaddressed has a funny way of continuing to surface. I am dedicated to psycho-social treatments that are tailor-made to the individual and include sensitivity and respect for their cultural and spiritual framework. I offer a holistic approach to treating trauma and its effects on mind, body and spirit. I do not take commercial insurance but offer sliding-scale telehealth only at this time. As a queer neurodivergent non-binary (trans-masc) clinician they/she, my counseling work has a strong emphasis on LGBTQIA2S+ as well as survivors of both spiritual abuse, narcissistic abuse, sexual abuse/assault (including childhood sexual abuse) and adult children of childhood abuse.
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I treat adults with PTSD, personality disorders, survivors of domestic violence, sexual abuse, religious trauma, people with suicidal thoughts or self harm, depression, grief, loss, and many other issues. I also see clients diagnosed with bipolar disorder. I work with folks on issues regarding family life: parenting and other relationships. In your therapy, I will work carefully to provide a calm, warm, safe space in which to explore your unique self, and what happiness, satisfaction, and fulfillment look like for you. As therapy progresses, we will talk about everything that is important to you. I offer in person sessions informed by DBT, IFS, and CBT aimed at helping you to do and feel better as you define it. I work from a relational, client centered approach. In my practice I have several openings at present and am eager to be of help to you as soon as possible. While I do not take insurance, I offer a sliding fee scale and will work with you to make therapy with me approachable and affordable. I look forward to hearing from you!
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Your whole life, you’ve been told that you’re “too much.” Too sensitive, too emotional, too high-maintenance. At the same time, you’ve been made to feel that you’re not enough in many ways. But they don’t see the whole picture. How your sensitivity to others' words and feelings makes you so empathetic and caring, or the way that you notice all the small details that other people tend to miss. You're cautious and deliberate, but you also tend to come up with the most creative solutions. You might be "picky" about the way things feel, but you also know exactly how to transform a space into a cozy, welcoming haven for others. The demands of daily life can be draining when you feel everything so deeply, but you can create a life that nourishes and recharges your energy instead of leaving you overwhelmed and irritable. I love working with clients like you, who are meticulous, insightful, and unwilling to settle for just getting by. I want you to discover what I already know: that your sensitivity is in fact your greatest strength. I have a special interest in working with sensitive parents, mothers with infants and toddlers, and young professional women. Email is the best way to reach me, and I have several clinicians at my practice so please contact me for availability!
Winnebago , WI | (920) 880 2651
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Want to feel heard? Do you feel down or anxious and want to feel better overall? Do you want to go forward and live the life you want? I can be that person to help you get there. We will work together to piece things back into place so you can move on, be the person you know you are. You are strong and you ready to take the next step forward because you are here today. We'll use your strength and courage to push through to meet your goals. Starting therapy is difficult and scary. As a therapist I know how hard it is to ask for help from others. I provide a safe and comfortable space for my patients. When you are ready, I'm here. I specialize in solution and strength-based approaches within a cognitive behavior therapy model to manage depression, anxiety, adjustment related concerns. I help adults who struggle in relationships, parenting difficulties, career challenges, health conditions and life transitions. My style is open, genuine, warm, and very interactive. I like to use humor and real life experiences to help you succeed. I believe in treating the whole person. I have a range in skills to help you find what you're looking for. I will meet you where you are. You can do this hard thing and I'll walk along side you, until we get where you want to be.
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You made the first step! You have listened to that already wise part of you that knows now is a good time to reach out and be supported in a way that is tailored just for you. Are you finding yourself struggling for emotional wellbeing or balance, are you noticing that you are reacting in ways that aren’t working for you, in life, in relationships, even in the choices you are making? Are you finding yourself wrestling with anxiety, and feeling paralyzed in fear? Are you feeling as if there is no safe corner in your life where you can take in a breath and stop the daily push to produce? View 4 Photos Then you are in the right place. “Out beyond wrongdoing and rightdoing, there is a field...I’ll meet you there.”—-Rumi. We begin by building a safe place “to be”, where skillful, caring exploration of what brought you here, begins. Using mindfulness based, trauma and culturally informed lenses, you’ll move from where you are now, to where you want to be. Take the next step. Reach out today. No need to suffer alone.
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My passion is to help each individual I work with meet their personal goals. I believe by exploring our past we can find self compassion and understanding while making steps to improving the future. I have experience working with clients from a variety of backgrounds and upbringings. I am non-judgmental and strength based. I specialize in addiction, trauma, and grief issues. I am trained in EMDR and well educated on complex PTSD in addition to a variety of mental health issues. I am excited to be a part of your healing and help you not only reach your goals but find a greater sense of peace and comfort.
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My approach to therapy and evaluations is individualized based on my clients' needs and personal background and goals. My therapy approach utilizes cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal & existential modalities, adapted specifically for my clients. I incorporate positive psychology elements by being client-centered, non-judgmental, & utilizing clients' strengths in developing goals & a plan for treatment. I help clients gain insight into the nature of their difficulties, while creating a plan for progress and improved functioning. I prefer to work with adolescent & adult clients individually. I specialize in individual therapy, psychological evaluations, and consultation services. Often people avoid therapy because they are worried about being judged, criticized, or misunderstood. I feel confident that you will find me to be a genuinely accepting, understanding, and caring person. I use a supportive approach to help client's strive for the changes they want to achieve.
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Do you want to have a more balanced life? Are feelings of sadness, disconnection, and fear getting in the way of following the path that you want? I utilize an approach that's focused on acceptance and change to help you overcome obstacles in your life. Learn how to let go of your struggles, be more mindful, and clarify what really matters so you can start committing to living a full and vibrant life. I provide a safe and compassionate place to unpack the burdens that you have been carrying, and will sit with you in your experience without being critical or judgmental. I offer short and long term counseling for the following specialities including: anxiety and worry, shame, depression, PTSD and trauma, relationship issues, life transitions and changes, grief and loss and postpartum depression and anxiety. The quote from author Brene Brown's "Gifts of Imperfection", describes my beliefs of therapy and personal growth. "Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing that we will ever do." I accept most major insurance plans, please see the list below. I also offer an initial free phone consultation.
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Mary Lynn Marus (Molly), works primarily with neurodivergent adults, with confirmed or suspected diagnoses of Autism, ADHD, and/or other mental health conditions. Do you find that behaviors are hard to manage, social communication is challenging, or that mood or worries are constantly weighing on you? Do you have a hard time finding someone who understands your concerns related to your lived experience of Autism, ADHD, or another Intellectual or Developmental diagnosis? Are you a parent or caregiver of an Autisitc, ADHD, or IDD Child, who needs your own therapist who understands what you are going through? I am here to help! I work primarily with adults who are neurodivergent (have a diagnosis or suspected ADHD, Autism, or another IDD diagnosis), to support health and wellbeing. I also work with family members to provide partner, parent/caregiver and sibling supports, and individual psychotherapy, My expertise and training are in the field of Autism, ADHD, and IDD. Life can be hard and full of ups and downs, and getting the support you need as a neurodivergent person can be hard. As a proud, multiply neurodivergent person myself, I understand deeply the challenges we face. Please reach out by email or via my website to speak further. I am grateful for the opportunity to work together and learn more about you!
Clackamas , OR | (503) 832 4492
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The therapeutic process is a powerful tool for growth and change. Diagnosis as "dia" and "gnosis", is to know across. Once recognized, the obstacles we experience can be compassionately cared for by developing awareness and coping skills to alleviate suffering. I'm happy to support you in exploring changes that achieve a greater sense of happiness and fulfillment in your life. View 4 Photos I practice from a liberatory, multi-cultural lens and acknowledge healing as relational work. I am trained in EMDR, IFS and psychedelic integration and am a Certified Body Trust provider. My practice welcomes BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, Neurodivergent, and sex positive people within scope of inclusion. I help people embody their lives as they cope with things interfere with well being ie) oppression, depression, anxiety, life adjustments in areas of aging, spiritual/crisis, grief/bereavement due to death and/or chronic illness for individuals and caregivers; including other helping professionals who experience secondary trauma and compassion fatigue.
Washington, DC | (202) 873 9357
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Life brings change and when that change comes, how do you handle it? What do you do when you don’t know what to do? Over the years, I have supported and encouraged individuals through the Stages of Change. It’s not uncommon to experience anxiety when contacting a therapist, but I encourage you to contact me to schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation. My role is to help you through the process of change and decision making that can, understandably, feel overwhelming. My goal is to support you and your journey towards a more whole you. I specialize in Strength-Based Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to support individuals with navigating through the Stages of Change. My approach includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, and Compassion-Focused Therapy. Each of us carries a goal! And my goal is to support you throughout your journey. I believe we can use your internal strengths to reduce barriers and develop techniques for a more positive and fulfilling life. Do you wish to develop your life’s purpose, pursue personal and career aspirations, or learn to love you? If so, I can’t wait to speak with you!
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I've spent my life searching. And in that quest I have explored my own struggles in life, battled my demons, and have experienced both the joys and the hardships that life so often delivers. It was my own questioning that led me to become a therapist; I want to dig deeper, I want to know more, and I want to help others on their journey as well. I have fought the battle of addiction and have come to know the freedom of recovery. I also understand the complexities of relationships and how they affect our sense of being connected. I utilize Dialectal Behavioral Therapy and Solutions Focused Therapy and have completed extensive trainings in Brainspotting Trauma Care, DBT for Adolescents, Attachment Theory for couples and relationships, and offer Intervention Services worldwide. I specialize in substance use disorders and how they effect the entire family, but also work with a variety of relational and emotional issues. I believe we all possess the potential to lead happy, healthy and fulfilling lives... sometimes we just need a little guidance out of the darkness and back into the light.
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Based around the Ghanaian Twi language word “Sankofa” meaning “to go back and get what was taken” our practice focuses on assisting our clients in reaching an understanding and acceptance of past hardships that have prevented them from reaching their true potential. Our objective is to assist parents and children in excelling within the home, community, and at play. We do this by creating person-centered effective therapy programs identifying barriers to success. Our lakefront office is located in beautiful downtown Belleville, offering a caring and responsive resource to the Downriver community. View 17 Photos Our treatment services are based on the needs of the individual and the family. We have a diverse team of therapists who use a range of treatment methods to address the issues our clients face. Our counselors work with children, teenagers, adults, and older adults. We strive to help each client reach their individual goals. We would love to help you, your family, or someone you believe is in need of support to reach their true and healthy potential. If you are interested in learning more about our counselors, please view our website to see who would be the best fit for your mental health needs.
Los Angeles , CA | (415) 723 4307
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Have you ever felt misunderstood, overlooked, or isolated? Maybe you are ready to reclaim your life and start living a purposeful and fulfilling existence. Witnessing the effects of racism, loss, abuse, and social injustices on individuals and families, I understand the long-lasting consequences of mental and emotional distress. Through my diverse life experiences in society, schools, work environments, social settings, and beyond, I have developed a unique insight as well as an understanding of individuals and families from various backgrounds. At Spark All Wellness, we recognize that each client's needs are unique. I provide a customized approach to my therapeutic interventions because I believe that one size does not fit all. We work with you to develop a plan together and support you in reaching your goals. We offer a holistic, safe space with virtual appointments to accommodate your schedule. Supporting people on their healing journey and helping them live an enhanced life is my passion. This may involve setting healthy boundaries, processing and working through grief and debilitating feelings, or changing your irrational thoughts that negatively affect your behavior and experiences. I aim is to assist you on your journey of self-healing.
Washington, DC | (202) 804 1541
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If you are feeling stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed, therapy can be a safe, non-judgmental, space to process your emotions and gain clarity on what might be contributing to your distress. I would seek to understand your unique situation and perspective, and we would uncover thinking and behavior patterns getting in your way. Whether it's having the tools and skills to cope with daily stressors, managing anxiety, improving relationships, increasing your self-confidence, to living a more purpose-driven life, together, we would develop customized strategies to help meet your desired outcome. My practice is informed by my diverse experiences from working with children and families in crisis to leading and managing others in organizational and community-based settings. I am uniquely positioned to understand that we don't operate in a vacuum. I am dedicated to ensuring the skills gained in therapy are transferable to your everyday life. As a South Asian American growing up with immigrant parents, I understand the nuances of belonging, identity, overcoming stigma, and negotiating family and cultural expectations. I seek to help clients to find a balance between their vision of themselves and outside pressures, carving out boundaries and finding their true voice.
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I have over a decade of experience working with individuals to uncover their strengths, purpose, and passions in life. I have specific training and experience in treating anxiety, depression, PTSD, adjustment, and substance use disorders. I use an integrated, trauma-informed, and client-centered approach with a focus on building confidence, resilience, and healing.
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