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I am a resource that can be used to resolve difficult conflicts or overcome barriers in your life....
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I am a resource that can be used to resolve difficult conflicts or overcome barriers in your life.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 10 years of experience helping individuals navigate life’s challenges. My therapeutic style is warm, empathetic, and action-oriented, creating a safe space where clients feel heard and supported. I specialize in tailoring care to each person’s unique needs, guiding them toward meaningful change and lasting growth. By focusing on strengths, values, and goals, I work with clients to build skills that not only support their healing but also empower them beyond therapy.
I earned my Master’s in Social Work from the University of Chicago. My approach integrates cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and creative methods of self-expression. I aim to help clients unlock the best version of themselves while developing tools that promote long-term well-being.
Reaching out for support can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. By seeking therapy, you have already taken an important step toward healing and self-discovery. I welcome the opportunity to walk alongside you on your journey and answer any questions you may have about how I can support your growth and goals.
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Erica is licensed in the state of Virginia as a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Licensed Addictions Treatment Practitioner, and...
Erica is licensed in the state of Virginia as a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Licensed Addictions Treatment Practitioner, and a Board Certified Art Therapist. She has an extensive history of working with clients suffering from co-occurring disorders. Erica feels that the therapeutic value of art has the opportunity to heal, empower and engage those isolated due to their addiction, depression, anxiety, fears, anger, and pain.
Erica received her Master's degree in Art Therapy from George Washington University, with a focus on Trauma-Informed Care. Erica believes whole-heartedly in the healing power of creativity, incorporating both integrative and cognitive approaches to foster growth and empower clients towards obtaining their goals set forth in therapy. Her nurturing spirit helps clients discover their true potential.
Utilizing an integrative approach that implements CBT, DBT, positive psychology, and person-centered care enables Erica to maximize the therapeutic value of an integrated approach to heal, empower, and engage those isolated by their addiction, depression, anxiety, fears, and self script to provide innovative therapy for her clients.
I believe healing happens in a space where you feel accepted just as you are....
I believe healing happens in a space where you feel accepted just as you are.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 9 years of experience supporting individuals on their journey toward healing and personal growth. I help clients navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life transitions while fostering greater self-awareness, emotional stability, and healthier relationships. My goal is to create a safe, compassionate space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to explore new paths toward balance and resilience. My approach to therapy is grounded in empathy, collaboration, and evidence-based practices.
I earned a Master’s in Social Work from Florida Atlantic University. I draw from cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-informed CBT, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, dialectical behavioral therapy, and mindfulness-based interventions to promote lasting emotional healing.
I believe everyone has the strength to heal and create meaningful change. My role is to walk beside you with compassion and honesty as you rediscover your sense of purpose and peace. If you’re ready to begin your journey toward growth, I invite you to take the next step toward emotional wellness, and I look forward to working with you.
As a woman who understands the struggles of anxiety, depression, and trauma, I can help in managing the symptoms of these concerns...
As a woman who understands the struggles of anxiety, depression, and trauma, I can help in managing the symptoms of these concerns and more.
Bridgette is a Resident in Counseling with 2 years of experience. They have worked with teens and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, ADHD, and life transitions. Bridgette utilizes a client-centered approach to meet her clients where they are while providing a kind, safe, and gently challenging space to help them understand themselves and grow.
Bridgette has a Master’s in Forensic Psychology from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. She uses emotionally focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, attachment-based therapy, art therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, and mindfulness techniques.
Intense feelings can be difficult to manage on your own and there is nothing wrong with needing help. Bridgette is here to build and foster skills, motivation, and the desire to make positive changes. She offers unconditional support and a nonjudgemental space to express yourself and your needs. Reach out today!
I've known since I was a child that I had a gift for empathy, seeing the bigger picture, and making people feel at ease, validated...
I've known since I was a child that I had a gift for empathy, seeing the bigger picture, and making people feel at ease, validated, and understood.
I am Elizabeth (Liz) Malin, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 7 years of experience in treating adults, and seniors seeking help with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, low self-esteem, workplace stressors, life transitions, PTSD and more. My goal is to provide a safe place where I can work with you to form a collaborative relationship to feel heard, understood, and empowered.
I earned my Master of Counseling Education from Old Dominion University. I utilize strength-based, cognitive behavioral (CBT), solution-focused (SFT), emotionally-focused, motivational interviewing, Gottman, narrative, and person-centered approaches to therapy.
I seek to establish a compassionate, caring environment as a foundation for you to create positive change while gaining further insight into patterns in your life that keep you from living your best life on a daily basis. Reach out today to take the first steps to establish further support and understanding by beginning your therapeutic process
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Child therapy, also known as counseling for kids, helps young individuals better understand and manage the challenges that affect their mental health. Common challenges amongst kids include behavioral issues, trauma, bullying, depression, and anxiety. All ages of children can attend and benefit from child therapy at Thriveworks McLean.
Child therapy works by using multiple techniques tailored to fit the child’s needs based on their age group, their challenges, and the severity of their challenges. It might involve play therapy for younger kids or cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, art therapy, and others for varying ages. In any case, Thriveworks child therapists in McLean, VA have the expertise and experience to help kids at their level.
Child therapy is a type of therapy meant for clients within a specific age group, while play therapy is an approach to therapy that helps children with self-expression and stress relief, among others. Play therapy is a technique that is often used in child therapy to help children express what’s running through their minds when they do not have the words to express their thoughts and emotions. It can get children to express what’s wrong, what might be causing unwanted behaviors, or what they might need in a way that is accessible to them so that therapists can then work to treat the issue.
It’s not always obvious when a child should see a therapist for their behavior, though in the midst of challenges like divorce, loss, bullying, and other mental health conditions, it’s often a good idea to seek it out. Common behaviors that can indicate a need for child therapy include separation anxiety, bedwetting (at inappropriate ages), and agitation/excessive irritability — especially if it reaches a point of physical violence.
Cognitive behavioral therapy at Thriveworks in McLean, VA is one of the best types of therapy for children. However, it can be administered in child therapy sessions in a variety of ways that are more accessible to young minds, such as play therapy.
Child therapy at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
The length of child therapy depends on your child’s needs as well as the goals that you and their therapist might have for them. Generally, child therapy sessions will last for several months.
At Thriveworks, we accept most major insurance plans, allowing many clients to pay as little as $0–$50 per session with their co-pay. We also offer self-pay options for those out-of-network or without insurance. Self-pay rates for talk therapy range from $160 to $240 for intake sessions and $135 to $195 for follow-ups, depending on your state. For psychiatry services, self-pay intake sessions are $255–$375, with follow-ups ranging from $175–$300, also varying by state. More information on current self-pay costs is available on our pricing page.
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