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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!
Making the decision to seek therapy is not an easy one. You are not alone and I'd love to be the support you are seeking to improv...
Making the decision to seek therapy is not an easy one. You are not alone and I'd love to be the support you are seeking to improve and create the change you desire for your life.
Ariam I. Peña is a bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Virginia with 10 years of experience in the Mental Health field. She is passionate about helping adolescents, and adults of all cultural backgrounds address their unique challenges, foster growth, implement positive change, and live more fulfilled lives. Ariam specializes in substance abuse, depression, anxiety, life changes, and relationship issues.
Ariam completed her Bachelors in Psychology from Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico in 2007, and her Master of Arts in Community Counseling from Argosy University in 2010. Her therapeutic approach is based on Multicultural Counseling. Being Latina, relocating to a new country, learning and adapting to a new culture coupled with her professional experience enables her to provide the support her clients are seeking. Ariam uses multiple treatment approaches including Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy.
We all go through challenges in our lives and have experienced some big changes in the past few years. Therapy is a safe space to explore how the environment and experiences have impacted our lives no matter how big or small those changes have been. Ariam is confident that she would be able to support you on your personal journey to gain new perspectives and techniques that will allow you to cope with what you may be struggling with. If you are ready to do the work and looking for support on your journey toward growth and healing, schedule an appointment today.
With 4 years of experience with mental health and substance abuse, as well as working with teens both in office and school setting...
With 4 years of experience with mental health and substance abuse, as well as working with teens both in office and school settings, I can work with a multitude of perspectives on life and problem-solving.
Rachel Francis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master’s in Social Work with 4 years of experience providing therapy in outpatient settings, both in person and via telehealth. Rachel has also worked with youth and families in home-based settings for two years. Her clinical focus includes anxiety, depression, self-harm, and support for the LGBTQ+ community.
Rachel holds a Master’s in Social Work from Western New Mexico University. She uses cognitive behavioral therapy and person-centered therapy to help clients improve communication, build self-esteem, and heal from trauma.She is passionate about helping individuals make meaningful change in their lives and creates a supportive space for clients to feel seen, heard, and empowered.
Mental health care isn’t one-size-fits-all. Rachel tailors treatment to meet your unique needs and goals. You’ll be supported in creating the change you desire at your pace, on your terms. Here, you can expect compassion, collaboration, and the tools to thrive.
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Panic attack disorder therapy is a specialized therapeutic approach designed to help individuals suffering from recurrent and debilitating panic attacks. During therapy sessions, individuals work closely with trained Thriveworks Reston therapists to identify and understand the triggers and thought patterns that contribute to their panic attacks. Through panic attack disorder therapy, individuals learn to manage their anxiety, develop coping strategies, and regain control over their lives, ultimately leading to a reduction in the severity of panic attacks.
Panic attack disorder therapy often utilizes cognitive-behavioral techniques like exposure therapy and relaxation exercises to help individuals manage and mitigate panic attacks. These methods involve desensitizing triggers, reducing physical and emotional symptoms, and challenging irrational thought patterns to empower individuals to recognize, control, and reduce the frequency and intensity of panic attacks.
Panic attack disorder therapy at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and through Online therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
Panic attack disorder therapy may last for a variable amount of time, depending on the individual’s unique needs.
While settling into bed one evening, Eric was fine one minute when the next minute, he could barely breathe. His heart raced, and his fingers started to tingle. Eric doubled over in pain. Everything felt surreal to him, as if he were outside of his body looking down on himself. Eric thought he was having a heart attack, and his wife called 911. Before the paramedics arrived, the pain and sensations stopped as quickly and mysteriously as they had surfaced. After examining him, the paramedics could see Eric did not have a heart attack—he had a panic attack.
Panic attacks can exhaust and devastate without apparent reason and without warning. If you have had one, you know how disruptive they are. If they happen repetitively or if they interrupt people’s daily lives, then they may also be a serious psychiatric disorder: panic disorder.
People, understandably, try many different strategies to overcome the attacks. Many change their daily life, trying to avoid anything that could trigger an attack. In the process, they avoid opportunities, joy, and connection. Other hope that alcohol or drugs with numb the uncomfortable feelings. These, however, almost always increase the prevalence and intensity of the panic.
Panic attacks are often responsive to psychological treatments such as cognitive behavioral therapy, medication, ad exposure therapy. Many experience fewer attacks or their attacks stop with these interventions.
If you are fighting panic attacks, you are not alone. Thriveworks Reston offers these therapies, and our skilled counselors and psychologists are committed to formulating treatment plans that align with each individual’s needs.
A panic disorder usually appears when people are young adults—in their 20s and 30s. Although they are rare, older adults and even children have experienced panic attacks and a panic disorder. People with a family history of anxiety or panic attacks are at increased risk for a panic disorder, as are people who have lived through childhood abuse and/or trauma.
The following outlines diagnostics for panic disorder (DSM-5 300.01 [F41.0]) from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Health, Fifth Edition (DSM-5):
While changing routines is an understandable response to having a panic attack, what if there were a better way? Before missing out on friends, family, and work, consider counseling. Psychological interventions have helped many people with their panic disorder. Some of the interventions that are available include:
Thriveworks Reston is committed to finding the right treatment for each client. Our therapists are caring, experienced individuals who love seeing their clients live their normal lives, free of panic attacks.
If you want to start therapy for a panic disorder, Thriveworks Reston may be able to help. At our office, new clients often see their therapist the day after their first call. We work with many insurance providers and accept many insurance plans. Weekend and evening appointments are available, and there is no waitlist.
Panic disorders are hard; scheduling therapy should not be. Call Thriveworks Reston, VA today.
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