Psychological Services in Arlington VA
for Children, Adolescents, and Adults
“We don’t have to do all of it alone. We were never meant to.”- Brene Brown
About Me
About Me
After graduating Summa Cum Laude from Virginia Tech, I earned a Master’s in psychology from The Citadel. I then earned a Master’s and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Houston (UH).Before starting my own practice, I gained experience in private practice, community mental health, university hospital, and college counseling settings. I trained and worked at The University of Texas (UT) Health Science Center of San Antonio, Student Counseling Center at UT Health San Antonio, Center for Couples Therapy at UH, Applied Psychological Services, The Center for Children and Women, Psychology Houston, and Psychology Research...
Problems Treated
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frequently asked questions
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This time is for you to be able to discuss what you are seeking therapy for and for us to ask each other questions to determine if it feels like a good fit for moving forward. I understand that therapy out of pocket is a financial commitment and I want to insure before you begin to invest in this process that you feel confident that I understand what you are looking for and that based off my expertise and experience will be a good fit for you to reach your goals.
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Yes, I offer teletherapy in Washington D.C., Virginia and Maryland. I also offer teletherapy in the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Idaho, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Washington, Wyomingdescription
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Before your first session I send you paperwork to fill out that asks you more questions about your needs and outlines practice policies of mine. In the first session I go over those practice polices and see if you have any questions. After that, we dive into information gathering where I will ask you detailed questions about your life, history, important people in your life, what your needs for therapy are and how what’s brining you in is impacting your daily life. All these questions are pertinent to help me get to know you better, your support system, and what is impacting you daily to best be able to support you moving forward.
When working with children and adolescents I operate the same and use this first session to gather as much information as I can. I also like to focus on what the teen likes to do for fun and what’s important to them to begin to build good rapport with them for moving forward. -
Because each person has different issues and goals for therapy, it will be different depending on the individual. I tailor my therapeutic approach to your specific needs.
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As much as I would love to be able to say that therapy only takes a designated number of sessions that just wouldn’t be true. Every person and what they are wanting to work on in therapy is different/unique. Due to that, the amount of time it takes to move through therapy is different and that time varies from person to person based off of each unique situation and how much effort each person puts into the therapy process.
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My Approach
I work collaboratively with each client to help them identify and reach their goals by using effective strategies rooted in evidence-based research and treatment. There's no one-size-fits-all approach to therapy. Each individual is unique, deserving of a tailored approach that aligns with their specific needs and personality. Together, we'll explore who you are, your reasons for seeking therapy, and the goals you hope to achieve.I've found that clients often seek therapy for a variety of reasons, not limited to a single issue. By delving into aspects such as family dynamics, relationships, work or school environments, and past experiences, we gain a comprehensive understanding of your situation. Through a systemic approach, we can navigate the healing journey towards realizing your fullest potential.I'm here to listen and collaborate with you on addressing the challenges you're facing. Together, we'll develop a personalized approach aimed at helping you reach your desired goals.