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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]

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]

Throughout his career, he has worked with a culturally diverse clientele in a variety of treatment settings, including hospitals, emergency services, private practice, and community outreach programs. Dr. Couto has received training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), as well as in psychological assessment measures for individuals experiencing emotional, intellectual, and behavioral difficulties. Dr. Couto received his Psy.D. from Ponce Health Sciences University and his B.A. in Psychology from the University of Puerto Rico. Dr. Couto’s rotations during his clinical internship and postdoctoral residency included rotations in clinical and forensic psychology while working with clients experiencing a wide range of emotional, intellectual, and behavioral health issues. Dr. Couto is fluent in English and Spanish. He is passionate about working collaboratively with clients in order to ensure that treatment is individualized and adapted to their specific needs. [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]

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]

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]