As we navigate through adulthood, we are often faced with many challenges. Questions such as "Where do I fit in? What will I do if this doesn't work out? Who am I?" may have crossed your mind. If you grapple with these concerns, you're in the right place to explore their underlying causes. Are you struggling with decision-making anxiety or feeling unfulfilled because you're unsure about what truly brings you happiness? Here, you can take the first steps towards finding the answers you seek....
If life feels confusing, stressful, or a little too much lately, you’re not alone. This is a space to talk things through, feel supported, and make sense of what’s going on. I am to here support you to manage stress, feel more confident in yourself, and navigate relationships, family dynamics, and big life changes. If you’re ready for things to feel a bit lighter, I’d love to work with you....
The process of finding a therapist can be daunting, but I believe it is a sign of courage and strength to seek help for lasting personal growth and for stronger and more fulfilling couple and family relationships. My overall perspective about therapy is to show acceptance, compassion and care to all clients; to build safe, warm, trustworthy, and collaborative therapeutic relationships; to apply evidence-based and culturally-competent therapeutic concepts and skills to address clients’ specific n...
Whether you suffer from anxiety or depression, if you’re angry or sad, when you experience low self-esteem, or your relationships do not work out — as a highly trained therapist, I can help you with these and other difficulties. I have helped many people to take charge of their lives, to reduce their symptoms, and to make positive and lasting changes. My approach is focused on helping you learn how your mind works and empowering you to identify and to change your emotional patterns. As a therap...
Dr. Milgraum is a licensed psychologist who has been in practice for over twenty years. He strives to create a professional environment that meets clients’ individual needs, based on their presenting problems and concerns and their unique lifetime experiences. He has extensive experience working with people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. He is also an author who writes about the integration of psychology and spirituality. Dr. Milgraum and his associates work with individuals ...
Our mission is to ensure that individuals of every race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, and political and religious affiliation are provided a safe space to receive high quality mental health care. Our clinicians are trained to utilize a variety of therapeutic modalities such as psychotherapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to support and empower a diverse population....
As a therapist, I will always meet my clients where they are at the moment. My approach to therapy is holistic. I believe that therapy is client-led and my job is to walk with you side-by-side in your journey toward healing and growth. During sessions, I will lead with sensitivity, curiosity, and support. Our initial process will involve getting to know each other and developing a strong foundation of trust and safety. My ideal client is someone who is open to creating a partnership and ready...
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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...
Online Counseling for teens & adults in Washington, DC & Virginia I work with adolescents and adults with concerns such as anxiety, stress, perfectionism, depression, self-esteem, relationship issues (peer, spousal, dating, breakups), life transitions, academic and athletic pressures. My approach is based on my belief in the importance of the therapeutic relationship and having a safe, supportive, non-judgmental space where clients can feel understood, accepted, connected, can share and explo...
My specialty is working with people with anxiety, depression, and a history of interpersonal trauma. I bring over 20 years of clinical experience, including three university counseling centers, hospitals, and community clinics, including one specialized in caring for the LGBTQ+ community, before establishing my practice in 2011. I value working with those exploring the impact of gender and race on their identity and life experiences, and those living between cultures and languages. My goa...
For more than a decade, Sunstone Counseling’s dedicated mental health professionals have provided convenient access to counseling for children, adolescents, adults, couples and families at locations in Falls Church, Alexandria, McLean, Ashburn, Richmond and online. Sunstone is committed to addressing Virginia’s mental health needs by employing a team of over 70 counselors who offer a wide variety of innovative, personalized, and evidence-based counseling services, groups and workshops. Sunston...
Vanessa has over 13 years of clinical experience providing therapy to teens, young adults, and adults. She specializes in anxiety, depression, and ADHD and has significant experience supporting individuals in the BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities. Vanessa brings an affirming, non-judgmental, and strengths-based approach to her work with clients, leaving clients feeling respected, supported, and heard. She is also able to provide letters of support for individuals seeking gender affirming surgeri...
Equip is the leading evidence-based virtual eating disorder treatment program on a mission to ensure that everyone with an eating disorder has access to treatment that works. Built by clinical experts in the eating disorder field and those who have experienced eating disorders firsthand, Equip fills the gaps in today’s insufficient eating disorder landscape. We provide fully virtual, evidence-based treatment through a multidisciplinary care team (which includes a medical provider, therapist, ...
I love working with people who think they may have lost the plot. Who wonder if their symptoms may be a natural reaction to our society and our utter disconnection....from everything. I see you, and I get it. I think there is more to a life well-lived than mainstream notions of success. Come explore your life through values exploration and honest self-assessment, whether short or long-term. Welcoming and affirming for LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC. I have an eclectic approach, which is a fancy way of sa...
Are you working on being successful but something doesn't quite feel right? Are you stressed by trying to balance the demands of college and your entry into career, relationships and...life? So many of us are told to go after our dreams but no one tells us that past traumas, imposter syndrome and self-esteem, and stress can feel like the biggest hindrance no matter how high we excel. But you can overcome those obstacles, and I'm here to help. Let’s work together so instead of only working to loo...
My psychotherapy practice is dedicated to the health and well-being of individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, family of origin conflicts, interpersonal difficulties, and other issues that can develop in the face of life stressors. It’s not uncommon to experience emotional distress as a result of facing transitions throughout our lives. Challenges can include struggles within our own families of origin (including relationships with a sibling, parent, grandparent or other family membe...
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If you feel anxious, sad, overwhelmed or stuck, if you are frustrated by your family or relationships, or are worn out by disordered eating, my practice may be a good fit for you. My therapy style is collaborative, warm, and nonjudgmental, with room for humor. Together, we will work to improve your symptoms, gain a deeper understanding of your concerns and bring about lasting change. As a former clinician at George Washington University and the University of the District of Columbia, I have e...
I work primarily with young adults and adults experiencing stress, anxiety, and trauma, as well as issues relating to identity and self-esteem. I like to use a variety of therapeutic approaches tailored to each client’s individual needs, but tend to draw most from cognitive behavioral therapy and psychodynamic therapy, while always using a strengths-based approach. I will work hard to make sure you wholeheartedly believe that your mental health diagnosis does not have to define who you are!...