Welcome! Congratulations on taking your first and perhaps, most difficult, step on an important journey. There are many reasons why you may be seeking help at this particular time in your life – struggles with depression, anxiety, trauma (PTSD), excessive worry, low self-esteem, a painful loss, grief, difficulties in relationships, or other challenging life transitions. No matter what the catalyst, together we can carve out and navigate a path to health and wellness. Whether you have sought help before or are reaching out for the first time, I will collaborate with you to create a space of compassion, trust and safety in which you can grow, heal, and become the best version of yourself. [Read More]

“Out of your vulnerabilities will come your strength” -Sigmund Freud. I work with clients who have felt the heartache of hopelessness, despair, and sadness. Whether the presenting problems stem from anxiety, depression, trauma, eating concerns, or a combination of these or other issues, I aim to help clients learn new ways in which to alleviate some of the negative symptoms associated with dissatisfaction or despair. [Read More]

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with clinical expertise in the areas of relationship issues, marriage and family, work-life balance, stress management, anxiety, depression, post traumatic stress and bereavement. With compassion and understanding, I work with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing. [Read More]

Serving the Arlington, Virginia area, our clinicians at Psychological Wellness Services create a safe, supportive, and successful environment. We offer individual therapy, marriage counseling, group therapy, couples counseling and life transition therapy for children, adolescents, adults, veterans and seniors. It is our responsibility to guide you through the obstacles you are facing, and empower you to live a healthier life long after therapy has ended. We provide an empowering and supportive environment for you to feel safe to share and learn ways to overcome the obstacles that stand in your way. We concentrate on enhancing the lives of individuals, couples and families in need of assistance with depression, anger management, anxiety, attention deficit disorder, betrayal, PTSD, grief, obsessive compulsive disorder, perinatal depression or anxiety and other emotional problems. When the light at the end of the tunnel is too dim for you to see or when you feel like there is no light, we work to empower you to want to put one foot in front of the other in order to overcome the obstacles that lay along your path. [Read More]

It’s such a big step to reach out for help and so important to find a therapist that feels like the right fit. I am passionate about working together with clients during challenging times in their lives and believe in healing for all. I see the therapeutic relationship as the most important factor in supporting clients to explore and understand themselves and move towards self-discovery, self-acceptance, and healing. I am a warm, empathetic person and strive to provide a safe and supportive space to foster a productive therapeutic relationship, allowing individuals to create enduring and lasting change within their lives. In therapy, my approach is holistic and interpersonal, while pulling from aspects of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to meet each client’s unique needs. I enjoy working with clients who suffer from eating disorders, anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, relationship concerns, and managing life’s transitions. My passion as a therapist is to support individuals on a path to healing and look forward to working together to support you to make the changes you want in your life! For more information on individual, couples, and group counseling services please visit Balanceworks’ website at https://www.balanceworkscounseling.com/. [Read More]

Cheree spent 6 years working at an outpatient mental health clinic in Landover, MD and Southeast Washington, D.C. where she provided individual therapy from a Psychodynamic perspective utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques to patients 12-75 years old, and served as the supervisor of the Community Support Services program, an in-home behavioral support program for patients 5-21 years old. From 2018-2019, she completed a year-long Pre-Doctoral Externship at Prince William Family Counseling, in Manassas, VA, where she provided individual therapy and conducted psychological assessments for patients 4-65 years old. Most recently, she spent 3 years working at RAINN, where she supervised the D.o.D. Safe Helpline, a crisis intervention and supportive service for those who have experienced sexual assault in the United States military and D.o.D. communities. Cheree treats substance abuse, eating disorders, anxiety, and suicidality. She also does psychological assessments. She is being trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and other evidence-based practices. She is committed to creating a safe, supportive, collaborative and empowering environment for patients within the therapeutic setting. [Read More]

I am a licensed clinical psychologist in Arlington, Virginia with expertise in treating adolescents and adults in individual psychotherapy. My approach to therapy is practical, down-to-earth, and solution-oriented. As a clinical psychologist I have extensive training in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and have seen many clients improve using these techniques. I have helped people overcome their problems in a variety of settings including hospitals, university counseling centers, community mental health clinics, and schools. [Read More]

I am a licensed clinical psychologist in Arlington, Virginia with expertise in treating adolescents and adults in individual psychotherapy. My approach to therapy is practical, down-to-earth, and solution-oriented. As a clinical psychologist I have extensive training in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and have seen many clients improve using these techniques. I have helped people overcome their problems in a variety of settings including hospitals, university counseling centers, community mental health clinics, and schools. [Read More]

Would you like to feel less stressed and enjoy life more? Then consider my individual or group services. Using mindfulness meditation and exploration of your thoughts and feelings, I can help you feel greater peace, pay less attention to unhelpful thoughts and live your life more fully. I believe that noticing what’s “right” about you and paying attention to your inner wisdom greatly enhances the process of change and we focus on these areas in our time together. [Read More]

I view therapy as a collaborative process where the client is the expert on themselves, and the therapeutic relationship is the most important factor in creating change. It is important to have a safe, empowering, and supportive environment in order to examine hurtful relationship patterns and emotional difficulties, and in turn change negative self-evaluations to better respond to life’s challenges. I am genuinely interested in and committed to helping my clients gain insight and express their needs in order to engage in more healthy relationships and live the life they want. [Read More]

For more than fifty-five years, Phoenix House Mid-Atlantic has been the area’s leader in behavioral healthcare, operating programs throughout metropolitan Washington, DC area. Phoenix House Mid-Atlantic offers a full continuum of care for clients struggling with substance abuse, addiction, and co-occurring mental health disorders to include assessment, education, intensive outpatient and medically managed gender-specific residential treatment programs. We know that with a thorough assessment, appropriate comprehensive care, and individualized treatment, those struggling with substance abuse and dual diagnosis disorders can recover and reclaim their lives. [Read More]

Dr. Lipsky earned a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the APA-accredited program at the American School of Professional Psychology (ASPP), Washington, DC. She also earned a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from the ASPP and a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of Colorado. Dr. Lipsky graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Indiana University. She is licensed as a Clinical Psychologist in Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia. [Read More]

Do you feel dissatisfied with your relationship? Are you tired of feeling disconnected and out of sync with your partner? Do you wish you could find and follow your gut? We all have periods in our life where we need help navigating difficult situations, decisions, the day-to-day stressors, and our relationships. I work with my clients to help them regain a feeling of self control, personal worth and goal attainment. I have over 15 years of experience working with individuals and couples in outpatient and community mental health settings as both a therapist and a leader. [Read More]

Dr. Sexton is a therapist at the ABTI and a professor at the George Washington University, teaching student therapists how to practice clinical psychology and apply the latest findings to improve practice. He has over 20 years of experience in psychotherapy and research, focusing on depression, anxiety, parenting, couples, chronic pain, and emotion regulation. He has also worked with individuals who are struggling with distress due to social media and video gaming. Research and psychotherapy practice are arguably two different disciplines, but Dr. Sexton has a PhD in both, one in social psychology from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst and one in clinical psychology from American University in DC. He has worked on grants for NIH, NIMH, CDC, and the State Department studying various issues such as improving mental health diagnosis and treatment, and diversity issues in psychotherapy. Prior to private practice, Dr Sexton worked as a therapist at the Women’s Center, as well as several college counseling centers and psychiatric hospitals. Dr. Sexton has advanced training and expertise in many empirically based therapies such as: Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), and Short Term Psychodynamic Therapy. He is integrative in focus, and can find an approach that is the best fit for you. Dr. Sexton’s interpersonal warmth creates a safe and caring environment in which to discuss difficult issues. He works with teenagers, adults, and couples. [Read More]

Dr. Doshi is a clinical psychologist with unique training in both eating disorders and weight management. She additionally provides evidence-based treatment for commonly comorbid disorders such as insomnia, anxiety and depression. [Read More]