Trauma and PTSD therapists in Sterling, Virginia VA

The impact of a single, traumatic event or experiencing an environment that provides a chronic sense of danger can have a debilitating effect on how we view the world and how we function in it. Through therapy, we'll identify how your experiences of trauma are manifested in your body and thoughts, and work on improving upon your awareness of triggers and improving coping behaviors.  

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Certified Traumatologist and a Nationally Certified Counselor who specializes in mood and anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, multicultural counseling, relationship issues and problems associated with emotional and physical abuse.  

Our psychotherapists utilizes trauma-informed modalities to include EMDR. As a result of our comprehensive and responsive clinical services, our clients work through their distressing life circumstances and experience healing.  

Living with Trauma and PTSD can often feel like carrying an unbearable weight. I offer a safe, supportive, and confidential space to unpack traumatic experiences and their aftermath. By employing proven therapeutic methods, we can work together to lessen the power of traumatic memories, build resilience, and pave the way towards healing and recovery.  

In my therapeutic practice, addressing trauma and PTSD is a journey grounded in trust, compassion, and resilience. Utilizing trauma-informed modalities, I guide individuals in safely revisiting and processing their traumatic experiences. Together, we navigate the healing journey, fostering a sense of empowerment and helping clients rewrite their narratives, ultimately reclaiming control over their lives beyond the shadows of trauma.  

In my therapeutic work, addressing trauma and PTSD is a deeply empathetic and collaborative process. We embark on a journey of healing, navigating the complexities of past experiences with compassion and resilience. Utilizing evidence-based therapies, our goal is to foster a sense of safety, restore balance, and empower individuals to rewrite their narratives towards a future marked by strength and growth.  

Treatment for trauma and PTSD is really hard. It doesn't feel good to remember the things we most want to forget and unfortunately there is no easy way to heal. You've likely already discovered that avoidance won't work. What we will work on together is feeling the feelings in session so that they are less likely to creep up on you when you don't expect or want them. We'll look at your thinking surrounding the event and how your thinking has changed over time. It will get better.  

Please read about our treatment of trauma and complex trauma on our website: https://brickelandassociates.com/category/trauma/  

I place a high value on authenticity, empathy, and safety, and strive to work on clear goals to improve well-being. As a daughter of immigrants, someone dealing with two autoimmune diseases, I wish to use my personal experiences to better assist those who struggle with identity and health issues, and difficult transitions. It is not uncommon to experience trauma when struggling with complex medical health diagnoses.  

Many individuals have had traumatic experiences that have left things unresolved. I look forward to working together with clients to help them become unstuck, move forward in ways that make sense, and help them live so that they no longer feel like spectators in their own lives.