Depression therapists in Woodbridge, Virginia VA

Depression is debilitating. You often feel like you have no energy and that you can't think strait. Let's work together to get you back to a state of manageable comfort.  

-Autumnleaf Group offers virtual sessions for clients located in Virginia, DC, Maryland and Colorado as well as in-person sessions in Virginia. Our multi-faceted specialties include attachment and trauma, EMDR, grief and loss, CBT, and financial social work. We work with clients experiencing a variety of issues to include readiness to disrupt old patterns that no longer serve you, trauma, relationships, stress, loss, grief, anxiety, divorce, parenting, transitions in life/work, seeking intrapersonal growth, money relationship/behavior struggles and adjustment issues.  

What is depression? "Depression is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest. Also called major depressive disorder or clinical depression, it affects how you feel, think and behave and can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems. You may have trouble doing normal day-to-day activities, and sometimes you may feel as if life isn't worth living." - Mayo Clinic  

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.  

As a licensed clinical psychologist for 20+ years, I understand that the relationship and "fit" between client and therapist is paramount. I work hard to establish and maintain a relationship based on mutual trust and honesty. We can work together to help you feel less stuck, and more in control.  

The pandemic has given rise to an understandable increase in depression. You may have been struggling with increased social isolation and loss in different forms. Together, we'll work on identifying your symptoms of depression, your "red flags", and the means to cope with and improve upon your symptoms.  

Are you feeling bad about yourself, feeling isolated, or finding that you just don’t enjoy the things you used to? Sometimes when we feel stuck, the situation can seem hopeless. But no matter what you’re facing, you can feel better. Our time together will help you recognize your worth as an individual and appreciate the things that make you uniquely you. Together, we will use evidence-based techniques to help you cope with challenges, overcome negative thoughts about yourself, and start enjoying life again.  

Young children might display depression as anger or acting out. There may even be underlying issues relating to your child's depression, such as ADHD.  

For clients dealing with mood issues, it can feel like nothing will change, no matter the person or situation going forward. I hope to work with these clients to assist them to open up to new possibilities, to see that things can change and that, if they can tap into their own power, it can happen in ways they can't even imagine!  

Whether dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, or chronic health issues- there is a big impact on physical health. Utilizing an integrative approach and with a background in cognitive-behavioral therapy, relational therapy, and mindfulness-I aim to meet the goal of overall healing.