I strive to help people stop fighting their inner experience and start understanding it—building self-compassion, stability, and trust in the body and mind as healing unfolds. I am collaborative and empowering and work at a gentle pace to help people regulate, set boundaries, and trust their sensitivity rather than override it. I strive to be
Feeling stuck in your relationship? Grieving a loss that others don’t seem to understand? Or struggling with anxiety that’s quietly hijacking your day-to-day life? You don’t have to face it alone.
I help individuals and couples navigate anxiety, grief, and relationship conflict with compassion, clarity, and direction. My approa
I help people to be better focused, motivated, organized, and thrive in life. I specialize in attention-deficit hyperactivity (ADHD) and executive function challenges (i.e., time management, organization). I often blend traditional psychotherapy with executive function coaching. Through this, I help clients to better understand their difficulties,
My 25+ years of experience has taught me the importance of making the time to listen and understand before I start making suggestions. This involves understanding each person's life story, administering assessment tools, reviewing relevant records, and interviewing other people that my client and I agree should be involved. I believe strongly i
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Virginia. Born and raised in Iowa, I attended Iowa State University, graduating with a double major in Child, Adult, and Family Services and Spanish. I have traveled and lived in many places throughout the world, and have developed an appreciation for the differences we all have, but also the similar
Therapy is a journey into a space where your feelings are welcomed and understood. Imagine a calm environment with soft light, warm air, and the gentle scent of lavender. This atmosphere provides comfort and ease, allowing you to settle more deeply into yourself. At the center is a mirror, not an ordinary mirror, but one that reflects your authenti
I am a somatic experiencing practitioner with a passion for accompanying clients on a journey to rediscover their most authentic selves. Our work will incorporate building capacity to tolerate the discomfort of your emotions, increasing nervous system regulation, bringing flow and energy back into your “river of life,” and building trus
I believe therapy is a collaborative process. I understand there are many times in our lives when we need support to help with a transition, a loss, a relationship, or a family issue. My approach is to assist you in gaining insight and awareness around issues that impact you in your life, and to build the confidence to deal with them. I focus on th
My approach to therapy is down-to-earth, practical, and solution-oriented. As a clinical psychologist I have extensive training in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and have seen many clients improve using these techniques. I have helped people overcome their problems in a variety of settings including hospitals, university counseling centers, c
Great to meet you! My name is Michael T. Hester, LPC, LCDC, LVN, NCC, CCS, SAPR VA, D-SAACP Level II, and I am an Expert People Developer (EPD) with over 25 years of experience in the helping field. In addition to being a psychotherapist, I am a nurse, educator, and disabled military veteran. I completed the Air Assault School at the home of the 10
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