Therapists Beginning With M in Virginia

It can be difficult and lonely going through each day feeling like there isn’t anyone that you can talk to. You continue to smile, “be happy," and put on a show for everyone because talking about your feelings is not something your family, or culture, allows and no one seems to understand. Being around others starts to feel draining and fake. However, I’m here to tell you that you don’t have to feel lonely or sacrifice your mental and emotional well-being for the sake others. Together in therapy, we can navigate through all the complexities of your feelings.

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 a clinical psychologist, I specialize in helping adults make positive changes in their lives. Through the use of CBT, ACT, and compassion-focused therapy, I can help you address a variety of issues, including depression, anxiety, imposter syndrome, work stress, challenges with dating, and challenges with wedding planning. Let's work together to help you achieve your goals and live a happier, more fulfilling life.

Welcome! Please call for a complimentary consult. With over 25 years as a therapist, hundreds of clients & 5 star reviews, I offer trust, compassion, an interactive style and evidence-based paths for your future. My expertise centers on anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, trauma, ADHD and issues of communication and connection. Science based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with mind/body techniques are a path to strength and growth. first meeting. Adults are primary in my work, with value for diversity, life roles and your vision. The transformation to the life you Invision begins

I am licensed in Virginia with over 20 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with mindfulness and anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, & coping with change.

Navigating through life's challenges and transitions can be overwhelming and therapy provides a safe space to explore your thoughts and feelings. Learn new ways of looking at the world and identify areas of growth and healthy coping techniques to utilize. My name is Racheal and i am a Licensed Professional Counselor with more that 7+ yrs of experience. I work with young adults, adults and adolescents with a range of challenges to include , anxiety, self harm, depression, ADD , ADHD , life stressors, relationship challenges, low self esteem, women's issues i.e PMDD and pregnancy loss, work stressors and challenging family dynamics.

I primarily work with older adolescents and adults. I promote a supportive environment to provide a trusting and caring venue for my clients to explore their concerns. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Virginia. My practice focuses on many concerns, but in particular I work with those who have been diagnosed with a severe mental illness, addiction, trauma, anxiety, relationship concerns and depression. I believe in recovery from symptoms, and find that individuals are interested in moving forward with their goals. My overall approach is to be actively engaged with each client to promote healing, growth and recovery.

Now Accepting New Clients! We all go through life changes and transitions, and I am here to evoke empathy and compassion to support you along life’s journey. You can expect genuine kindness and compassion from me as we work together to address your concerns or conditions in each session. I will provide a warm, safe and nurturing environment for you to share your deepest concerns, thoughts, and feelings. Together, we will develop tools that will help you cope with life’s challenges and mental health concerns.

My clients benefit from a receptive nonjudgmental listener who provides short term ways to address problems as well as longer term solutions. I provide guidance, encouragement, and support and welcome my clients into a setting where they can safely share their current circumstances and the problems they are confronting. Together we explore how to improve the quality of life. I use a variety of therapeutic techniques, specifically tailored to individual needs to promote successful outcomes.

Valerie Mack is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker bringing 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, couples and families. She provides therapeutic services to treat those diagnosed with Addiction, ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar, Depression, Grief, PTSD and Schizophrenia. Valerie believes each person has inherent resilience, and a strengths-based approach along with Cognitive-behavior therapy and Mindfulness techniques are utilized to assist clients with their goals. Her passion is to create a non-judgmental space to help clients feel empowered and connected; body, mind, and spirit.

Life is often referred to as a journey, adventure, or climb. To me, the commonality in these metaphors is that in order to successfully and vibrantly navigate journies, experience adventures, and traverse climbs, support is helpful and, at times, needed along the way. I honor your desire to seek support and acknowledge the courage it takes to allow someone to walk alongside you in your hopes and in your difficulties. I firmly believe that therapy is a collaborative process, and I am passionate about helping people live their lives with greater agency, conviction, and self-compassion.

You are taking such an important step by just being on this site. I am here to help on your journey to getting peace of mind. Everyone needs space to be seen fully and accepted unconditionally. It is the most humbling experience of my life to hold space for others through difficult moments.

As an LPC with 20+ yrs of experience, I feel honored to be able to work with many different clients during what is often a vulnerable time. I bring empathy and compassion to therapy sessions, which may focus on trauma, postpartum/perinatal mood disorders, eating disorders, infertility and addictions. I work with grief & loss, including pregnancy and child loss. I specialize in navigating relationship crises, infidelity and narcissistic abuse. I am an LGBTQ+ affirming therapist who is passionate about working with marginalized people. I am the founder of Falls Church Wellness Center (est. 2013) , a mental & physical health facility.

Whether you want to lift your mood, improve relationships, overcome issues from your past, change behaviors that hold you back, or help your child to feel better - I look forward to helping you. Therapy can be a catalyst for change: to help you weather a storm, get out of a rut, tackle a challenge ... in short, to create the life you want to be living. I became a therapist, and created Catalyst Counseling Services, because I believe that when you're matched with the right provider - therapy works.

I always try to approach people with a deep appreciation for their complexity. Identified problems and symptoms are only part of the picture, and a more comprehensive view allows us to take full advantage of our strengths, as well as identify aspects of healthy living that are missing. When these tend to be in areas we're less comfortable with, gently exploring and working to improve our comfort level can be powerful tools toward lasting change. A strong therapeutic alliance can be an essential part of this effort.

I seek to approach every human with curiosity, openness, and compassion. I work to develop a felt sense of safety in my connection with clients and believe this is an essential part of therapy. I am trained in trauma focused therapies including EMDR and a nervous system therapy called the Safe and Sound Protocol. I also specialize in Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders and have found incorporating a trauma informed approach to be healing for both parents and their children. I am licensed in both Virginia and Kentucky.

I am passionate about the benefits of therapy and taking time to create a deeper connection with yourself. I believe humans are beautifully flawed and complicated, and that by learning to appreciate our imperfections, we can gain a sense of peace and compassion for ourselves and others. New research in the field of neuroscience is providing evidence to support what many clinicians empirically knew: people are forever growing and changing. Interpersonal connection is the access-point to creating meaningful change in our lives from a place of kindness, compassion and free from judgement.

Sometimes we find ourselves in a place where we feel stuck or lost and have a sense of wanting to change the way things are. Therapy can help. I aim to provide you with a safe, compassionate, non-judgmental space where you can explore the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that are distressing or overwhelming. Therapy is a collaborative process in which you gain greater insight into yourself, a better understanding of your strengths, and learn how to enact positive changes in your present life. I provide individual and couples therapy to adults of all backgrounds and experiences to clients based in NC or VA.

I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Washington, DC, and Virginia. Currently, I see clients via telehealth. I received my Master's Degree in Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University and hold a Bachelor of the Arts in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Tennessee. I have received advanced training in Mindfulness, Internal Family Systems, and Sensorimotor Psychology. Areas of interest are working through life transitions, relationship issues, work/life balance, and trauma. My goal is to provide a warm and inviting space so you can come as you are and feel safe as we work together.