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As a therapist with many years of experience, I have worked with a wide range of people and have the ability to meet clients where...
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As a therapist with many years of experience, I have worked with a wide range of people and have the ability to meet clients where they are. I’ve developed various ways to help those who want to make changes in their lives.
Lilith “Lily” Greenan is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 21 years of experience helping children, families, and adults navigate life’s challenges. She has extensive experience in outpatient care, the child welfare system, and with trauma, substance use, and severe and persistent mental illness. Lily believes in the power of growth and change, meeting clients with compassion, understanding, and practical tools to help them achieve meaningful progress.
Lily received a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University and uses a person-centered approach, drawing on evidence-based practices to empower clients to build resilience and discover new ways to cope. She incorporates psychoeducation, family systems work, and multi-system interventions to improve communication and stability.
Lily believes everyone can overcome difficulties and create a life they desire. She is dedicated to helping clients find strength, improve relationships, and manage challenges with confidence. With her guidance, clients can move toward greater stability, healing, and hope for the future.
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By using an open, accepting, and artistic approach, I strive to help people take a unique look at their struggles to find differen...
By using an open, accepting, and artistic approach, I strive to help people take a unique look at their struggles to find different outcomes.
Amanda Kephart is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Virginia who has more than 3 years of experience working with adolescents and adults who are seeking help with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, loss, mood disorders, stress management, and substance use. She has provided care for individuals, groups, in school settings, and for adults in an outpatient substance use program.
Amanda received her Bachelor's degree from Missouri Western State University in her hometown of Saint Joseph, Missouri, and earned her Master's degree in Counselor Education from Radford University in Radford, Virginia. Amanda utilizes a person-centered, strengths-based, and solutions-focused approach. She understands that everyone’s experiences are individualized and strives to work with her clients in building an environment that works best for them. Amanda has a large background in the arts and often will use practices that are unique and interactive.
With evidence-based techniques and strategies, she meets her clients where they are and develops care that will best suit every client’s individuality. Amanda strives to develop trusting relationships with those in her care and curates a safe and supportive environment. She understands the importance of setting goals and creating an open and collaborative space in order to achieve them!
As a survivor of domestic violence, cancer, and family members in active addiction, I understand the importance of having a safe s...
As a survivor of domestic violence, cancer, and family members in active addiction, I understand the importance of having a safe space to share even when it is uncomfortable.
Crystal Chafin is a Resident in Counseling specializing in marriage and family therapy with over 5 years of experience. She assists couples and individuals who have a range of concerns including chronic illness, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, behavioral problems, and substance use disorder. Crystal has experience working with adolescents struggling with gender and sexuality, and with those that have a diagnosis of ADHD and bipolar disorder. She has witnessed firsthand how mental health diagnoses impact the family system and uses that experience to provide a safe space for her clients to share.
Crystal graduated from Capella University with a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy and Addiction Studies. She utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy, Gottman therapy, collaborative therapy, narrative therapy, and mindfulness exercises.
Crystal strives to help others cope with difficult diagnoses and obstacles while creating obtainable therapy goals. She provides a safe space to share feelings, thoughts, and emotions without judgment. Schedule an appointment with her today!
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When I'm working with clients who are experiencing symptoms of anxiety, I primarily use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques to give clients a clear understanding of all of the components that contribute to their emotional and mental responses. I also invite them to consider incorporating more self-compassion into how they think about themselves and the symptoms they experience.
When I begin working with a client who is experiencing uncomfortable symptoms of anxiety, I provide them with a lot of psychoeducation, along with some specific grounding tools that will help them reduce the intensity and duration of their symptoms. I've found that clients are relieved to learn about the aspects of brain functioning that activate their anxious responses. By providing grounding tools early on, I am beginning the process of empowering clients to develop tools that will enable them to manage their responses. Once we've spent time in these key areas, we can move on to working on more advanced strategies that are designed to provide clients with a better understanding of their beliefs, their habits, and their unmet needs, which may all contribute to the anxious response they're experiencing.
I know a client is making meaningful progress in reducing their anxiety symptoms when they share that they felt capable of effectively managing a recent stressful situation with less distress. I love these moments because I get the opportunity to cheer for my clients, acknowledging all of the hard work they have done that has gotten them to that point!
I often invite my clients to supplement their time in anxiety therapy by engaging in exercises and implementing strategies daily outside of session time. Clients will see improvements much more quickly and the tools will be much more effective if they are practiced often and used in real-life situations. It also gives them more confidence that the strategies that we discuss will actually work when they need them to!
To prepare for your first anxiety therapy session, it can be beneficial for you to reflect on what you would like to be different. Do you feel that these symptoms are preventing you from doing things? Do you want to reduce your discomfort when experiencing anxiety-producing thoughts or experiences? How would your life be different if you were not experiencing symptoms of anxiety that feel unmanageable? By exploring these questions prior to your appointment, you'll have a clearer idea of the initial goals you have for our work together.
Anxiety therapy helps people better understand and manage their anxiety. Anxiety therapists at Thriveworks in Reston, VA can develop a treatment plan that will help you better manage your day-to-day anxiety or your anxiety disorder.
Anxiety therapy involves talking to a therapist about symptoms, potential causes, and more. Thriveworks Reston therapists will then work with you to determine where your anxiety might stem from and teach you effective coping mechanisms.
One of the best ways to deal with anxiety is to learn about your own anxiety: your symptoms, what triggers it, and what coping mechanisms have been effective in the past. When you learn what your anxiety is tied to, it can help you be mindful of what’s really happening as well as prevent and mitigate symptoms by processing and working through the issue in therapy. Other strategies that have been shown to help manage anxiety are meditation, challenging anxious thoughts, exercising, and journaling.
Common symptoms of anxiety include:
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can be incredibly effective in treating anxiety and anxiety disorders. Other effective techniques include exposure therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and EMDR therapy.
Anxiety therapy is conducted both in person and online, depending on the individual’s preferences and their therapist’s availability. We suggest choosing the option that best suits your needs.
On average, people can tend to attend 15 to 20 session of anxiety therapy (five or more months). However, this number is heavily dependent on the type of anxiety that’s being treated and its severity, with many choosing to attend anxiety therapy for a longer period of time to ensure its effectiveness long-term.
Yes, it is worth going to therapy for anxiety. If you are struggling with regular anxious thoughts and feelings that are affecting your day-to-day life or you suspect that you have an anxiety disorder, you should seek expert anxiety help.
Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy
Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
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