Getting Started
Like any adult relationship, a counseling relationship is a process. Reaching out to initiate adult therapy services can be the hardest part of the process. We recognize the courage it takes to seek help and we will work with you to make every session as helpful as possible.
Trust and emotional safety are at the heart of adult therapy services. At the first session, your therapist invites you to discuss your concerns, relevant background information and what you are hoping to achieve from this process. Together, you will develop a working relationship. Adult counseling sessions are typically 45-60 minutes, but some people request longer sessions. Weekly sessions are most helpful, especially at first. If a person is in extreme distress, they may benefit from more than one session weekly until the crisis passes.
Many people find that adult counseling helps them grow personally, improve their relationships, address family concerns and bring calming strategies to the hassles of daily life. In some ways, the adult therapy process is similar to trying on “new lenses” to see oneself and others from new vantage points. This in turn empowers the change process, opening up opportunities for growth and progress.
Your family’s mental health starts with you
Your strength, confidence and problem-solving skills support the strength, confidence and resiliency of your entire family. You are better able to support your family when you take steps to improve your own ability to deal with daily challenges and stress-filled life events. The adult counseling process can help improve your own emotional well-being, and extend that sense of well-being to your loved ones.
You will be able to use the insights gleaned through adult therapy services to model healthy problem-solving strategies for your partner and children. We also offer play therapy for children and individual teen therapy. Let us take care of the entire family!
I have been in therapy on and off throughout the last several years. And I have found it very beneficial. My therapist is wonderful- very empathetic, insightful and kind. She has been an excellent sounding board and has empowered me to feel more confident in my decision making capabilities. I have told my friends that I always come away with at least one or two “golden nuggets” (i.e. insights into my situation) after I speak with her. She always helps me to see things more clearly. Bottom line- I value my therapist tremendously and consider her a ‘go-to’ resource when I’m working through something in my life.
Providing family therapy in Fairfax, Vienna, Burke, Oakton, Falls Church, Chantilly, Centerville and the Northern VA area.
