The Counseling Center Group
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The Counseling Center of Virginia
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Counseling Center Group
ARLINGTON
(804) 293-2088
Counseling Center Group
ALEXANDRIA
(571) 200-3478
Change Your Life with Evidence-Based Therapy
We are the Counseling Center of Virginia. We specialize in providing short-term evidence-based therapy to help improve your quality of life and mental health! Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, or grief; our teams in Arlington and Alexandria will provide new insights that enable change at all levels.
Our Virginia Therapy & Counseling Specialties and Services:
The Counseling Center of Virginia is a practice dedicated to providing professional counseling therapy services in-person and virtually. 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
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
Couples therapy, also known as marriage counseling or relationship therapy, is a type of marriage counseling that helps couples improve their relationships. It is a form of psychotherapy that is designed to address the specific issues and challenges that couples face in their relationships.
Group Therapy
Group therapy 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.
Family Therapy
We are here to help mend relationships, boost coping skills, and enhance open communication, 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)
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.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Children (DBT-C)
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.
Accelerated Resolution Therapy
The process of ART is shorter than traditional therapy and is very effective in resolving trauma. 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.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy-Prolonged Exposure (DBT-PE)
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.
Parent Child Interaction (PCIT) Therapy
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.
Eye Movement Desensitize/Reprocess Therapy (EMDR)
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.
Gottman Method Couples Therapy
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.
Emotional Fitness Program (EFP) Therapy
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.
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.
Imago Relationship Therapy (IRT) Therapy
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.
Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills (PEERS) Therapy
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.
Get to Know 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 ...
Meet our Therapists in Virginia
Meet our outstanding therapists, dedicated to delivering personalized and creative care. Whether you choose virtual sessions or prefer in-person appointments at our Virginia location, discover more about our team by reading 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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Sarah Gammoh, RC, NCC
Sarah is a licensed Resident in Counseling in the state of Virginia. She obtained her MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Marymount University and is working under the supervision ...
Barbara Knapp, RC
Barbara is a Resident in Counseling in the state of Virginia with a deep passion for supporting both young children and adults through life’s complex and tender moments. Before entering ...
Jeff Boss, RC
Jeff is a Licensed Resident Counselor in Virginia dedicated to guiding individuals through significant life challenges and promoting profound personal growth. His therapeutic approach is built on a foundation of ...
Sapna Singh, LMSW
If you’ve tried therapy before and left feeling like you were just talking, you’re not alone—and you’re exactly where you need to be. My clients are smart, self-aware, and motivated—but ...
Charlotte Karr, LMSW
Charlotte is a Licensed Master Social Worker based in Virginia. She works with individuals and families of all ages, with a special interest in supporting clients through life transitions and ...
Andrea Miller, LPC, LCPC
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 ...
Jessica Haddad, LCSW
Jess is the Clinical Director of The Counseling Center of New Jersey and is a DBT-LBC, Certified Clinician™. Jess’s style is attentive, caring, and driven to support and empower her ...
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