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Discover how starting obsessive-compulsive disorder therapy (ocdt) therapy can support your own journey toward a happier, more fulfilling life.
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I like to think like a leader. A leader is not afraid to fail. Failure is another steppingstone to greatness....
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I like to think like a leader. A leader is not afraid to fail. Failure is another steppingstone to greatness.
Ophelia Boadi is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in the Commonwealth of Virginia. She is an experienced Children and Family Mental Health Therapist with a history of working in the field since 2010 in Nonprofit Organizations, community-based organizations, individual/family therapy, group therapy, crisis intervention, and psychotherapy based on research studies to help children and families meet their goals in treatment.
Ophelia works with children, adolescents, and adults to help them gain insight and build tools to face challenges related to ADHD, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and other related issues with others including peers/family, trauma, self-esteem, life transitions, grief and loss, and specific life stressors.
Family/couple conflict can create stress and distance within the family. She works with family members looking to reduce conflict and improve the interactions and connections in order to positively impact the family relationships and problem solve. Ophelia also supports parents with additional parenting skills using evidence-based models such as the Strengthening Family Program.
Ophelia uses multiple approaches including psychodynamic (talk therapy), cognitive behavioral therapy, behavioral therapy, narrative, solution-focused, and family systems therapies, as well as evidence-based approaches such as trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and Manage and Adapting Practice.
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I've known since I was a child that I had a gift for empathy, seeing the bigger picture, and making people feel at ease, validated...
I've known since I was a child that I had a gift for empathy, seeing the bigger picture, and making people feel at ease, validated, and understood.
I am Elizabeth (Liz) Malin, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 7 years of experience in treating adults, and seniors seeking help with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, low self-esteem, workplace stressors, life transitions, PTSD and more. My goal is to provide a safe place where I can work with you to form a collaborative relationship to feel heard, understood, and empowered.
I earned my Master of Counseling Education from Old Dominion University. I utilize strength-based, cognitive behavioral (CBT), solution-focused (SFT), emotionally-focused, motivational interviewing, Gottman, narrative, and person-centered approaches to therapy.
I seek to establish a compassionate, caring environment as a foundation for you to create positive change while gaining further insight into patterns in your life that keep you from living your best life on a daily basis. Reach out today to take the first steps to establish further support and understanding by beginning your therapeutic process
I believe healing happens in a space where you feel accepted just as you are....
I believe healing happens in a space where you feel accepted just as you are.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 9 years of experience supporting individuals on their journey toward healing and personal growth. I help clients navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life transitions while fostering greater self-awareness, emotional stability, and healthier relationships. My goal is to create a safe, compassionate space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to explore new paths toward balance and resilience. My approach to therapy is grounded in empathy, collaboration, and evidence-based practices.
I earned a Master’s in Social Work from Florida Atlantic University. I draw from cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-informed CBT, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, dialectical behavioral therapy, and mindfulness-based interventions to promote lasting emotional healing.
I believe everyone has the strength to heal and create meaningful change. My role is to walk beside you with compassion and honesty as you rediscover your sense of purpose and peace. If you’re ready to begin your journey toward growth, I invite you to take the next step toward emotional wellness, and I look forward to working with you.
You deserve dedicated time with a mental health professional — it can be life-changing.
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OCD counseling is a specialized therapeutic approach aimed at supporting individuals coping with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). The goal of this counseling is to help clients manage and alleviate the distressing symptoms of OCD by systematically addressing their obsessive thought patterns and compulsive behaviors.
In OCD counseling, Thriveworks McLean therapists use cognitive behavioral techniques, including exposure and response prevention, to assist you in addressing and managing your obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors. An OCD therapist will collaborate with you to identify and modify irrational thought patterns while gradually and gently exposing you to anxiety-triggering situations, helping to disrupt the cycle of obsessive-compulsive rituals and promote healthier coping strategies.
Thriveworks OCD counseling in McLean, 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 for OCD counseling is variable, contingent upon the individual’s unique needs, the severity of their condition, and their progress during treatment. Typically, Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), commonly used for OCD, comprises around 12 to 16 weekly sessions, but the exact session count can be customized based on the individual’s response to treatment and therapeutic objectives. Some opt for a more extended duration to comprehensively manage symptoms and address complex issues.
Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy
Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
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