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Life continually brings new challenges and successes to us: life events and circumstances that can contribute to periods of serious distress – but also potentially meaningful personal growth. This can certainly apply to those who are on a path toward achieving a degree - adjusting to new things: a degree program, city, roommates, & even ways of learning (including online classes & COVID-sensitive campus life). This also can be a time in life when past challenges can crop up again - vestiges of t...
I am a licensed therapist in Virginia, Washington, DC, and New York with over 17 years of experience working as a counselor in different settings, and garnered different experiences along the way. I have a bachelor of science degree in Psychology and master of science degree in mental health counseling. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, OCD and ADHD. I also helped many people who hav...
I primarily work with young adults navigating the stressors of college and post-college life. With an emphasis on relational, CBT, and strengths-based approaches to therapy, I work collaboratively with individuals so that you feel empowered and hopeful about creating positive change. Together, we can work on developing relationship skills, coping strategies, self-awareness, and self-confidence. I also support individuals who are navigating life transitions and who are trying to better understand...
Whether you're feeling inundated by challenging life experiences, navigating life transitions, or struggling with a relationship that's depleting your personal resources, I welcome the opportunity to work with you. You don't have to figure this out on your own. The fundamental value of therapy is being able to speak with an empathic person about what is happening in your life. It is an opportunity to be heard and recognized in the midst of whatever is occurring for you. Believing that within yo...
Welcome to Creative Ways Therapy! We are here to support you on your journey to a more joyful, balanced, and meaningful life. Creative Ways is a small, private, mental health therapy practice where adults can refresh and transform within the accepting, and motivating clinical atmosphere. Children can explore and release their worries, losses, and stresses through therapeutic play. Adolescents can consider and practice skills to manage pressures and transitions. Our clinical team consist...
Welcome to Hopeful Core Therapy, where we’re dedicated to supporting college students like you! We know that college can be an exciting but often overwhelming time filled with new challenges, stressors, and transitions. Whether you’re grappling with academic pressure, adjusting to life away from home, or navigating relationships, you’re not alone in feeling this way. Our team of compassionate therapists is here to provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and fe...
I work with LGBTQ+ college students who are feeling overwhelmed by emotions or stuck in perfectionism. In therapy, I use a DBT-informed approach to help you build coping tools while also making space for where you are right now. I have experience supporting folks with depression, anxiety, and eating disorders, and I aim to create a space that feels warm, validating, and real....
Specialties: Transgender Psychiatry, LGBTQ+ Psychiatry, Anxiety, Panic, and Agoraphobia, Post-Traumatic Stress and Related Disorders, and ADHD, Depression. From the comfort of your home or a place that feels relaxing to you, we will connect via video and make sure you have the help you need. We believe that there is immense value to telepsychiatry, which is why we offer that service in over 20 states (see full list at www.balancepsych.org). Telehealth allows LGBTQ+ affirming mental health car...
Are you struggling to keep up the appearance of having everything under control? Do others label you as "successful" or reliable? Are you the friend or family member people commend as "strong"? Do you often prioritize others at the expense of your own needs, feeling like you give more than you receive in relationships? Does it frustrate you when your efforts and energy aren't reciprocated? If you long for peace, clarity, and deeper fulfillment, it's time to prioritize yourself. I specialize in h...
We are a small practice putting therapy first! Our therapists have a strong work-life balance so that they can show up ready to focus on you and your needs. We work with a variety of needs and concerns including trauma, PTSD, Complex-PTSD, ADHD, substance use concerns, anxiety, depression, OCD, social anxiety, and stress. We offer virtual therapy throughout Virginia and the District of Columbia and see clients in-person at our office just outside of Richmond, Virginia, in Henrico. College is a w...
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...
Hi there, I’m Hannah! 😊 Do you suffer from anxiety and depression? If you are struggling to manage your work, relationships with family and friends, and feeling overwhelmed, I can help. I specialize in helping high performers like you to manage depression, anxiety and mood disorders. Together, we can identify your strengths and weaknesses and develop a treatment plan to get you back on track. Using evidence-based techniques, personalized medication plans and compassionate care, we will address y...
I specialize in working with adults & teens struggling with mood disorders, depression, self-harm, anxiety, substance abuse, trauma and personality disorders to replace problem behaviors with positive coping skills through Dialectical Behavior Therapy. DBT is helpful for those struggling with managing emotions & stress. I also run DBT Groups for adults & teens. I also have a subspecialty in perinatal mental health including during PPD/PPA, pregnancy, postpartum, loss and PPD in spouses. I have a...
As a practice, we are committed to Black excellence and helping clients address the concerns that are creating interruptions in their lives. Our focus is to help our clients address their needs and overcome challenges associated with the Black lived experience. We believe in creating the safest space possible while also helping clients utilize their strengths to cultivate personal growth and change. By using an interdisciplinary therapy-coaching model, we are able to guide our clients through a ...
Welcome to the journey of engaging with your core self, where every step forward is a reason to feel a sense of hope. I’m Rose Bleiweis, LCSW-C, the founder of Hopeful Core Therapy. Through self-exploration, processing thoughts and feelings, and helping you to reframe your own narratives about yourself, others, and the world. I work often with college students dealing with self-esteem issues, those that identify as Highly Sensitive, and those dealing with anxiety or phase of life adjustment issu...
Hi! I’m Mixi, a bilingual licensed therapist. I understand the impact intrusive thoughts, constant worry and repetitive behaviors have on your well-being and daily life. I have had the opportunity to provide care in private practice, school, and medical settings. This array of experiences has fostered my ability to understand clients through a multi-disciplinary lens. My clinical approach to therapy is grounded in ERP, PE, ACT and CBT. Most of the clients that I work with are navigating OCD...
Thank you for taking the essential step of seeking help. My passion for mental health and wellness consists of the demystifying stigma associated with mental health, symptom management, healthy living, healing, and resiliency. I believe in the whole person’s treatment, so I enjoy collaborating with additional professionals to provide the most optimal treatment and recovery for individuals receiving support from me. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker trained in diverse treatment modalities, i...
Whatever life has thrown at you brings you here today! Although it feels hard I'm proud of you for taking a step towards healing by looking for a therapist. I know how daunting it can be to begin the therapy journey, so I want to reassure you that the journey will be challenging but very rewarding. If you are searching for a judgment free space to process past or current issues, ways to decrease your anxious thoughts, healthier methods to learn how to decrease your feelings of sadness or depress...