The Counseling Center Group
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The Counseling Center of Virginia
Counseling Services in Arlington VA - DBT Therapy, CBT Therapy, Couples Counseling, Grief Counseling... and more
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Our Arlington Va Therapy & Counseling Specialties and Services:
The Counseling Center of Arlington VA® is a practice dedicated to providing professional counseling therapy services. Our skilled therapists bring many years of experience from a wide variety of specialty areas. It is our philosophy that many clients can benefit from specific tools and then use those tools in their everyday life. Therefore, we do our best to empower you to live your life without the need for prolonged therapy.
Individual therapy is a safe space for you to explore issues that impact your daily functioning or sense of wellbeing. With the guidance of an experienced therapist in Alrington Va, you can develop insight into yourself and learn new strategies for handling difficult situations or emotions.
Couples therapy, also known as marriage counseling or relationship therapy, is a type of Marriage counseling that helps couples improve their relationships in Arlington. It is a form of psychotherapy that is designed to address the specific issues and challenges that couples face in their relationships.
Group therapy in Arlington Va provides a supportive environment for individuals who are struggling with similar issues or challenges to share their experiences and support one another. Group sessions provide an opportunity for members to develop insight, learn new skills, and gain perspective from others.
We are here to help mend relationships, boost coping skills, enhance open communication, and discover easy ways to team up in Arlington Va. Whether you’re thinking about parting ways, juggling diverse parenting styles, navigating unique needs, dealing with substance use, or just feeling a bit disconnected, we’ve got your back.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a type of cognitive-behavioral therapy that was developed by Marsha M. Linehan to help people with borderline personality disorder (BPD). It is a highly structured, skills-based therapy that focuses on helping people learn new coping mechanisms to manage their emotions and behaviors.
CBT is a form of therapy that deals with present-day challenges rather than delving into past history or childhood experiences. It is a structured approach that identifies specific goals and proposes techniques to help clients meet those goals in a short time frame.
DBT-C is specifically designed for pre-adolescents who have trouble regulating intense emotions and therefore tend to act impulsively, overreact to situations, resist change, think in absolutes, and lash out verbally or physically when they are emotionally overwhelmed.
The process of ART is shorter than traditional therapy and is very effective in resolving trauma in Arlington Va. The therapist guides the client through a series of eye movements that help to release the emotional impact of the trauma. The therapist also helps the client to reframe the event so that it no longer has the same emotional charge.
In DBT-PE, clients initially work with the therapist to establish safety and gain the skills needed to cope with addressing trauma. While continuing in all modes of standard DBT, DBT-PE then addresses memories and beliefs related to the client’s trauma history.
The ultimate goal of PCIT is to enhance the parent-child relationship by helping caregivers learn ways to relate to their children warmly while also having a predictable and consistent output. PCIT also teaches caregivers how to structure and follow through with effective limits.
EMDR therapy helps individuals recover from distressing life experiences that show up repetitively, as well as trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression and panic disorders. It is a successful, evidence-based treatment that helps to diminish the effects of these experiences.
The Gottman Method is a form of couples therapy that was developed by Drs. John and Julie Gottman based on over 40 years of research on what makes relationships work. It focuses on emotionally supportive communication and understanding each partner’s needs in order to foster a healthy relationship.
IRT, or Imago relationship therapy, is a form of couples therapy that evaluates points of conflict in a relationship and reframes them as opportunities to understand, learn, heal, and grow. It is based on the idea that the conflict between two people can be a source of healing, and that resolving those conflicts can lead to deeper connection.
PEERS has been expanded to develop other social skills geared toward career advancement, dating, friendship, educational classes, and other life experiences. We offer individual and group sessions that are designed to help you gain the skills needed to live a more independent and successful life.
Parent Training
Parent training equips caregivers with essential skills and strategies to effectively nurture their children’s development and navigate the challenges of parenthood. By fostering positive communication and implementing proven techniques, parent training empowers families to cultivate harmonious relationships and support their children’s growth.
The ultimate goal of PCIT is to enhance the parent-child relationship by helping caregivers learn ways to relate to their children warmly while also having a predictable and consistent output. PCIT also teaches caregivers how to structure and follow through with effective limits.
Meet our Clinical Director in Virginia!
Victoria Mwongela, LCPC
Victoria is a psychotherapist at the Counseling Center Group providing individual therapy, couples therapy, family therapy, and group therapy to clients of all ages. Victoria is a Licensed Clinical Professional ...
Our Therapists in Virginia
Meet our exceptional therapists, committed to providing customized and innovative care. Whether you opt for virtual sessions or in-person appointments at our Virginia location, learn more about our team by exploring their bios below!
Emma Ratpojanakul, LMSW
Emma is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in the state of Virginia. She has a special interest in working with clients experiencing life transitions, cultural and racial identity issues, ...
Maddy Ohm, Clinical Graduate Intern
I am a Master’s candidate in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at James Madison University. I will be working under the supervision of Victoria Mwongela, MSc., MDiv., LCPC/LPC in ...
John Perry, MA, NCC
John is a Resident in Counseling in the state of Virginia. They have a special interest in working with LGBTQIA+ issues, relational conflict, life transitions, depression, anxiety, multicultural issues, identity ...
Andrea Miller, MA, NCC
Andrea has a special interest in working with Trauma and PTSD, Career Counseling, Anxiety, Depression, Self-esteem/Personal Growth, Life Transitions/Adjustment, Relationship Conflict, Multicultural Issues, Religion and Spirituality, Self-harm, Suicidal Ideation, and ...
Summer Drum, RC
Summer Drum is a Resident in Counseling in Virginia. Summer works with clients experiencing a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, identity struggles, sexuality concerns, difficult life transitions, relationship ...
Victoria Mwongela, LCPC
Victoria is a psychotherapist at the Counseling Center Group providing individual therapy, couples therapy, family therapy, and group therapy to clients of all ages. Victoria is a Licensed Clinical Professional ...
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