The Counseling Center Group
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The Counseling Center of Virginia
Counseling Services in Alexandria VA: Dialectical Behavior Therapy, EMDR, the Gottman Method and more
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We are The Counseling Center Group® in Alexandria, Virginia. We provide evidence-based therapy including but not limited to DBT, EMDR, and the Gottman Method, to support meaningful change and emotional well-being. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or past trauma, our Alexandria therapy team offers compassionate, skill-driven care to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.
Our Therapy & Counseling Specialties and Services:
The Counseling Center Group® in Alexandria, Virginia is committed to providing high-quality, evidence-based therapy. Our experienced Alexandria therapists focus on equipping clients with practical tools that can be easily integrated into daily life. Our goal is to empower you to create meaningful, lasting change without remaining in therapy longer than necessary.
Individual Therapy
Individual therapy is a safe space for you to explore issues that impact your daily functioning or sense of wellbeing. With the guidance of an experienced therapists, you can develop insight into yourself and learn new strategies for handling difficult situations or emotions.
Couples Therapy
Couples therapy, also known as marriage counseling or relationship therapy, is a type of marriage counseling that helps couples improve their relationships. It is a form of psychotherapy that is designed to address the specific issues and challenges that couples face in their relationships.
Group Therapy
Group therapy provides a supportive environment for individuals who are struggling with similar issues or challenges to share their experiences and support one another. Group sessions provide an opportunity for members to develop insight, learn new skills, and gain perspective from others.
Family Therapy
Family therapy helps improve communication, resolve conflicts, and strengthen relationships. Therapists work collaboratively with family members to address issues, enhance understanding, and promote positive change. This approach fosters a supportive environment for the entire family.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a type of cognitive-behavioral therapy that was developed by Marsha M. Linehan to help people with borderline personality disorder (BPD). It is a highly structured, skills-based therapy that focuses on helping people learn new coping mechanisms to manage their emotions and behaviors.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
CBT is a form of therapy that deals with present-day challenges rather than delving into past history or childhood experiences. It is a structured approach that identifies specific goals and proposes techniques to help clients meet those goals in a short time frame.
Eye Movement Desensitize/Reprocess Therapy (EMDR)
EMDR therapy helps individuals recover from distressing life experiences that show up repetitively, as well as trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression and panic disorders. It is a successful, evidence-based treatment that helps to diminish the effects of these experiences.
Accelerated Resolution Therapy
The process is shorter than traditional therapy and is very effective in resolving trauma. The therapist guides the client through a series of eye movements that help to release the emotional impact of the trauma. The ART therapist also helps the client to reframe the event so that it no longer has the same emotional charge.
Gottman Method Couples Therapy
The Gottman Method is a form of couples therapy that was developed by Drs. John and Julie Gottman based on over 40 years of research on what makes relationships work. It focuses on emotionally supportive communication and understanding each partner’s needs in order to foster a healthy relationship.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy-Prolonged Exposure (DBT-PE)
In DBT-PE, clients initially work with the therapist to establish safety and gain the skills needed to cope with addressing trauma. While continuing in all modes of standard DBT, DBT-PE then addresses memories and beliefs related to the client’s trauma history.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Children (DBT-C)
DBT-C is specifically designed for pre-adolescents who have trouble regulating intense emotions and therefore tend to act impulsively, overreact to situations, resist change, think in absolutes, and lash out verbally or physically when they are emotionally overwhelmed.
Discover Our Alexandria, VA Therapy Location!
Our outstanding team of therapists is dedicated to offering personalized and innovative care. Whether you choose virtual sessions or prefer meeting in person at our Alexandria, VA therapy location, you can find out more about our therapists by reading their bios below.
John Perry, MA, NCC
John is a Resident in Counseling in the state of Virginia. They have a special interest in working with LGBTQIA+ issues, relational conflict, life transitions, depression, anxiety, multicultural issues, identity ...
Barbara Knapp, RC
Barbara is a Resident in Counseling in the state of Virginia with a deep passion for supporting both young children and adults through life’s complex and tender moments. Before entering ...
Andrea Miller, LPC, LCPC
Andrea has a special interest in working with Trauma and PTSD, Career Counseling, Anxiety, Depression, Self-esteem/Personal Growth, Life Transitions/Adjustment, Relationship Conflict, Multicultural Issues, Religion and Spirituality, Self-harm, Suicidal Ideation, and ...
Summer Drum, RC
Summer works with individuals and couples in Virginia experiencing a wide range of concerns, including anxiety and depression, relationship challenges, difficult life transitions, trauma, emotional regulation, and a desire for ...
Sarah Gammoh, RC, NCC
Sarah is a licensed Resident in Counseling in the state of Virginia. She obtained her MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Marymount University and is working under the supervision ...
Sarah Epstein, RC
Sarah is a Resident in Counseling based in Virginia, working with teens and young adults navigating life transitions, anxiety, depression, trauma, and challenges related to self-esteem, identity, and emotional regulation. ...
Sofia Brundage, RC
Sofia is a clinician who believes deeply in the power of connection, compassion, and evidence‑based care. She earned her Doctorate in Health Science and her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health ...
Charlotte Karr, LMSW
Charlotte is a Licensed Master Social Worker based in Virginia. She works with individuals and families of all ages, with a special interest in supporting clients through life transitions and ...
Emma Ratpojanakul, LMSW
Emma is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in the state of Virginia. She has a special interest in working with clients experiencing life transitions, cultural and racial identity issues, ...
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