I enjoy being authentic and connecting with my patients on a genuine level. I bring the same calm, positive, and empathetic energy to every session, staying true to myself.

Life can present you with difficult situations which are hard to process and move past. These challenges are not on your timeline and affect everything. Having worked in many healthcare settings, I am familiar navigating life-changing events and grief. I understand the territory of encountering loss, coping with trauma, the complexity of the medical system and living with illness. Together we will face any changes, fears, anxiety and emotions you are experiencing, allowing you to gain more grounding and peace. I will work with you from an integrative, holistic approach to determine together what is needed for your coping, healing and self-care.

" Real transformation sometimes requires real honesty" - I would love to assist you with finding the path to your true self. Are you trying to find the right therapist? Not knowing what, who or what you need can make a situation worse when you want relief. Let me help you! I enjoy working with individuals who are trying to make meaning of their lives. Whether it involves issues concerning anxiety, depression, stress, anger, life transitions, academic/work performance, or other personal challenges, I will provide you with a supportive and safe space to assist you in gaining insight into your life. My aim is to help you optimize you.

My name is Nicole Lyman (shethey). I am a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor with 2 years of experience working with young adults, adults, and seniors. I like to explore your strengths and personalized goals so you can cope more effectively with life’s challenges and move toward resilience and growth. My ideal clients experience a range of issues, often rooted in chronic stress or trauma, including anxiety, depression, adjustment issues, life transitions, trauma, posttraumatic stress (PTSD), relationship concerns, self-esteem, or grief. I also have experience working with clients who identify as LGBTQIA+ and people on the autism spectrum.

I understand that seeking therapy can be daunting, and view therapy as a holistic process, striving to provide a warm, empathic, and accepting atmosphere, to support clients who are committed to making lasting change. I am Licensed Professional Counselor, and have extensive clinical experience working with individuals and couples struggling with relationship issues, trauma, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, low self-esteem, grief and loss, and questions of identity. I am passionate about helping couples and individuals grow and thrive, improving communication, working through trauma, and identifying and achieving goals. I received my Master of Clinical Psychology from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology in 2011, and since then have undergone continued training specializing in trauma-informed approaches. I am a Gottman Method Level 1 trained therapist. I operate from a trauma-informed perspective recognizing that many people have had or currently experience trauma. I understand the need for emotional safety and trustworthiness in a therapist and work with clients to regain a sense of empowerment in their lives. My style is eclectic, but my work is trauma informed, using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients stop fighting against the pain of their past, and build rich and meaningful lives. For couples work, I pull strongly from the Gottman Method. I strongly believe that every person holds the capacity for growth, and can benefit from a trusting and supportive therapist to help them acknowledge and ignite that ability within themselves. I consider the client as the expert in their life and trust that a positive client and therapist relationship is key to facilitating change. Through a safe and professional relationship, the therapist can help the client deeply examine their life, and identify areas for change. Utilizing individualized treatment plans, I help clients develop goals tailored to their specific needs, and identify coping and management strategies to help clients regain a sense of control in life.

I am the Founder and Director of Ashburn Psychological and Psychiatric Services, which is a multidisciplinary practice comprised of MD, PhD, and Master's level clinicians. The clinicians at Ashburn Psychological and Psychiatric Services provide psychiatry (medication management), testing (e.g., for neuropsychological, developmental, educational, behavioral, or emotional concerns), and various therapies (e.g., child, adolescent, adult, family, and couples).

I am a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)-BC) with 22 years of experience in the mental health field. I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, and significant life transitions. My approach is grounded in warmth, understanding, and collaboration, and I focus on helping clients feel supported as they work toward healing, insight, and emotional balance.

I am a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)) with 8 years of experience providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, mood-related challenges, and related mental health concerns, supporting individuals through some of the most challenging moments of their lives with empathy and clinical expertise.

Guilhem Combet is a master’s-level clinician working toward licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). He is deeply committed to working with adolescents and adults to help them address the unique challenges they face and discover new ways to navigate life’s stressors. He specializes in anxiety, depression, trauma, LGBTQIA+ issues, and self-esteem. Guilhem completed his Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology at Franklin & Marshall College and his Master of Arts (MA) in Mental Health Counseling at New York University.

My philosophy and approach to helping clients is to do a thorough assessment and develop a treatment plan that is characteristic of that client and guide clients through therapy to healing. Each client has a uniqueness about them and my work is finding it and helping that client realize it and live in it. Perception is the key to understanding. Awareness is the key to realization.

Philadelphia Institute for Individual Relational & Sex Therapy is a practice of highly trained and specialized therapists dedicated to helping people gain greater insight and create greater joy in their lives. We provide services for individuals, families and all types of relationships. Our unique group practice brings together the skills of a variety of specialty trained therapists who function independently but are benefited by the strength of a group skill set. The psychotherapists at PhIIRST are a diverse group of both male and female psychotherapists specializing in individual, relational and sex therapy. We know that life's challenges can often be complex and profoundly emotional. The therapists at PhIIRST offer a wide range of counseling and therapy services as well as educational workshop and groups.

Do you feel stressed, unhappy, or depressed at home? Are you stuck in yet another relationship that seems doomed to fail? Is your relationship lacking intimacy and romance, or do you feel that the spark is gone? I'm a compassionate and experienced counselor who helps families, couples, and individuals overcome obstacles in various areas of their lives. I offer support, answers to questions, and general assistance to my clients outside the office, and can also make home and office visits. I particularly enjoy working with clients who aren't achieving their goals but who are motivated to change that. Please email me or call me.