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Therapists Arlington

Each member of our team in Arlington is highly skilled and experienced. As experts in their field, they draw from a variety of therapeutic approaches to find the combination that best suits you.

Our therapists use structured, evidence-based methods to provide highly effective treatments that will help you achieve life-changing results. Trained in the most researched forms of psychotherapies, our experts continuously participate in advanced training and strive to provide the most cutting-edge and innovative treatments, ensuring that you receive the highest standards of care.

summer drum

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 ...

Maddy Ohm

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 ...

Emma Ratpojanakul

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, ...

ANDREA

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 ...

Welcome to The Counseling Center of Virginia®

Welcome to the Counseling Center of Virginia®, where our goal is to make it simple for you to receive excellent care.

If you’re tired of struggling with anxiety, depression, or relationship issues, and your life isn’t where you want it to be, we’re here to help. Our team of expert therapists in Arlington uses short-term, evidence-based methods to help you achieve meaningful and long-lasting results most effectively.

You don’t need years of open-ended therapy that simply validates your concerns. You need practical tools and strategies that will allow you to live life on your own terms.

We offer counseling that’s customized just for you: focusing on what you need and the life you want to live. Our therapists Arlington are  experts in their therapeutic approach and continuously improves their skills and stay up to date on the most cutting-edge practices in the mental health field.

We’re committed to providing a safe and supportive space to help children, adolescents, adults, couples, parents, and families live a life they truly love.

Reach out today and we’ll match you with a therapist who best fits your needs.

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Therapists Arlington Are Here To Help

It’s completely normal to feel down every once in a while, but sometimes these feelings become too overwhelming to handle, leading us to feel lost, isolated, and alone. Perhaps you’re undergoing a big change in your life, such as a major career shift, divorce, or relocating to a new state, or maybe you’ve recently lost a loved one. All this leads to emotional distress, which can significantly impact the quality of your life if you choose not to do anything about it.

And no matter what kind of advice your family and friends may give you on coping with life’s challenges, the guidance of a professionally trained and experienced therapist will always be much more effective. Therapy gives you the ability to improve your overall wellness. We can help you understand the emotions, thoughts, and actions that keep you stuck in one place and give you the tools you need to overcome them and live a fulfilling life.

Don’t be afraid to ask for help; trust yourself. If you feel like you need help, seek it. Don’t be ashamed or embarrassed for taking action to improve your mental health. Whether it’s stress, negative thoughts, relationship issues, or you just feel like you need to talk to someone, we’re here to help. If you’re ready to find clarity and make positive changes, our team of therapists Arlington are here to guide you every step of the way.

Our Arlington Therapy Services & Specialities

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.
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.

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.

 

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.
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.

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.
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.

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.
Mindfulness and mindfulness stress reduction is designed to help individuals live their lives to the fullest, and to do so by actually living in this moment. What this means is that instead of getting stuck in the past, worrying about the future, or ruminating over thoughts and emotions, mindfulness encourages individuals to stay grounded in what’s happening now.
With a combination of psychotherapy and DBT skills work, the Emotion Fitness Program (EFP) is considered a lower-intensity alternative to DBT without the full commitment of the DBT program. EFP gives clients the space to explore current and past relationships, stresses, coping skills, and life satisfaction.

ART draws from several existing therapeutic approaches in order to reprogram how our brain stores upsetting memories or images to reduce the severity of distressing reactions. It combines elements of traditional talk therapy with creative activities to help us process difficult experiences and learn healthier coping skills. ART focuses on the connection between our thoughts, feelings, behavior, and body sensations.

 

EFT operates on the idea that the human body is like an electrical circuit with a constant flow of energy that can be disrupted by stressors. These disruptions lead to negative emotions and pain. EFT uses finger tapping on specific acupressure points while focusing on the problem to restore the body’s energy balance. The tapping is meant to release negative emotions and provide relief.

Therapy Session in Arlington, VA

Don’t wait any longer to start making positive changes in your life.

Our therapists Arlington are here to give you competent, compassionate, and effective support.