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My personal experiences as a woman and ally/member of the LQBTQIA+ community make me a great fit for identity exploration and an o...
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My personal experiences as a woman and ally/member of the LQBTQIA+ community make me a great fit for identity exploration and an open ear for people of all backgrounds.
Katie Slone is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 5 years of experience. She specializes in working with individuals ages 14 and up experiencing concerns related to anxiety, depression, trauma, and identity exploration. Katie collaborates with clients to set goals and tailor a treatment plan based on their needs. She practices from a trauma-based lens and has experience helping those with negative traumatic experiences process their concerns and develop coping strategies to deal with symptoms.
Katie has a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from LaGrange College. She uses a combination of dialectical behavior therapy strategies for concerns related to emotion regulation and cognitive behavioral therapy to address negative thought patterns.
Katie believes in individual autonomy and respects your ability to make decisions, making her a person-centered counselor who allows her clients to set the tone and pace of treatment. Katie will structure sessions to include time for thought processing, psychoeducation, and the discovery of tools and actionable steps toward change. Reach out to Katie today!
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As a person-centered therapist, I believe that the client is the expert in their lives and the therapeutic relationship is importa...
As a person-centered therapist, I believe that the client is the expert in their lives and the therapeutic relationship is important in therapy.
Startasha Dillard is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia and the District of Columbia. She has 16 years of experience in the behavioral health field. She has worked with individuals with both mental health and substance use disorders. She has worked with adults seeking help with addiction, anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, anger, and relationship issues. She creates a safe and non-judgmental space for individuals to share, and she always maintains an open ear, flexibility, and awareness necessary to meet the unique needs of the individual.
Startasha has completed her Doctor of Education in Counselor Education and Supervision, and her Master of Art in Community Counseling from Argosy University. She utilizes collaborative, supportive, person-centered, strength-based, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused approaches to therapy.
Startasha seeks to provide a supportive space to assist you in navigating personal challenges and life transitions. Through collaborating and increasing your self-understanding, therapeutic work can assist you in reaching your goals and learning skills to prevent future distress.
I believe the relationship between therapist and client is the key to progress, and I will be with you every step of the way as yo...
I believe the relationship between therapist and client is the key to progress, and I will be with you every step of the way as you work toward your goals.
Michelle Swanson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience. She works with adults to address issues including bipolar disorder, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and personality disorders. She also assists with concerns such as grief and loss, relationship issues, chronic illness, and peripartum anxiety and depression. Michelle has spent time in community mental health, inpatient psychiatry, crisis intervention, disaster response, and medical social work. She has additional expertise working with veterans, seniors, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Michelle has a Master's in Social Work from the State University of New York at Albany. She is trained in cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, motivational interviewing, solution-focused brief therapy, mindfulness-based interventions, and somatic experiencing. She tailors care to each client's needs.
Michelle is passionate about assisting clients in achieving growth and wellness. She will partner with you to build a therapeutic alliance and support you as you work toward your unique goals. Schedule an appointment with Michelle today!
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Infidelity counseling is a specialized therapeutic approach designed for couples grappling with the aftermath of one or more partner’s infidelity. It offers a nurturing and non-judgmental environment where both individuals can delve into the underlying reasons behind the breach of trust, openly express their feelings, and collaboratively strive to mend their relationship. The overarching objective of infidelity counseling is to either facilitate a path to reconciliation, should both partners desire it, or guide them through the process of separation or divorce with clarity and empathy.
Infidelity counseling combines various therapeutic techniques, such as individual and couples therapy, cognitive behavioral approaches for changing destructive thought patterns, communication skills training for conflict resolution, Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) to rebuild trust, narrative therapy to reframe relationship narratives, and mindfulness practices for managing intense emotions. These methods work together to foster self-awareness, emotional healing, and the reconstruction of trust, leading to a healthier, more resilient relationship.
Infidelity counseling at Thriveworks Arlington, VA is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
The number of sessions needed for infidelity counseling can greatly vary based on the specific needs of the individuals or couples involved and the complexity of the issues being addressed. Thriveworks infidelity counseling in Arlington, VA typically includes multiple sessions spanning from several weeks to several months, with the exact number of sessions decided in consultation with the therapist while considering the progress made during therapy and the therapeutic goals.
Counseling has helped many people find healing after infidelity, whether they reconcile with their partner or not.
The infidelity counselors at Thriveworks Arlington know that adultery can be a painful and traumatic experience, and they are ready to offer the support and guidance people need to recover from infidelity.
In theory, cheating is a simple concept: someone in a committed and exclusive relationship broke the relationship’s rules. Those rules may have been codified in marriage vows, or they could have simply been agreed-upon by both partners. In either case, fidelity was the expectation, and in either case, infidelity unleashed a world of hurt.
The theory of infidelity is simple, but unfortunately, the reality never is. Counselors often label different types of infidelity to help couples sort through what happened.
Counselors also consider the circumstances that may have led to the affair. While excuses do not help the person who conducted the infidelity or the uninvolved spouse, understanding the affair can help people chart a course toward healing. Sometimes, people engage in illicit relationships because of a deficit in their spouse, themselves, or their marriage. This is an internal and personal reason to commit adultery. The deficit can be real or perceived, and recovery may require the spouse who cheated to pursue therapy. Cognitive behavior therapy can help the spouse process any untruth or negative beliefs that they feel justified the affair and replace them with true, positive beliefs.
Whether or not to seek professional help after infidelity is a difficult decision. Talking about the intimate and painful details of your relationship takes courages. The therapists at Thriveworks Arlington, VA know that going to therapy can be hard, but we also know that therapy has helped many people communicate with their significant other in a healthy way, regardless of whether they are continuing the relationship or not.
If your relationship or marriage is struggling after adultery, know that the challenge is normal and real. Many couples have found the help they needed for infidelity recovery through counseling. If you are considering therapy, it may be helpful to know what you can expect from Thriveworks Arlington, VA. If you call to make an appointment:
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