Relationship and Marriage Counseling therapists in Woodbridge, Virginia VA

Two becoming one is just the beginning. Sessions focus on the presenting challenges from the posture of curiosity, understanding, non-judgment and honest communication.  

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.  

Every relationship has its challenges. Sometimes it takes an outside person to help you and your partner work through these challenges in an empathic and objective way. I use techniques that have been proven to work. Together, we will create a trusting and safe environment where you and your partner can talk openly about the issues that divide you. I don’t take sides or place blame. Instead, I work to understand each of you as individuals and as a couple. Our work will focus on building better communication skills, having more positive experiences as a couple, and coping more effectively with challenges. Together, you and your partner can build a stronger relationship.  

I'm excited about the relationship work with couples! So many people want love and want to make things work, but they don't know how! I look forward to working with couples as they explore how they may have gotten off course, sticking points, ways they can begin to get back on track and how they can continue to thrive as a couple in the future! I especially look forward to work with Twin Flames and taking the partnership to union! Look out for my groups on how we can be successful with love and finances!  

Please read more about our couple's counseling from a trauma informed lens: https://brickelandassociates.com/trauma-informed-couples-therapy/  

Several of our therapists offer couples counseling as well as individual therapy to those struggling with emotional abuse or substance abuse in their relationship. Kathianne Smith LCSW also offers family therapy and can work with the whole family. Often people like the option to work with our team approach, where one therapist works with the family and also different individuals in the family may benefit from individual therapy that addresses their own individual needs as well.  

I have been doing Couples Counseling for over 15 years and enjoy working with them on the wide variety of issues they bring into my office, including communication breakdowns, attachment styles, infidelity and parenting differences. I rely on my training with The Gottman Method and the Attachment theory within Emotionally Focused Therapy to guide couples toward stronger alliances and connection.  

I offer supportive relationship counseling on topics such as relationship enrichment, high conflict, chronic distance, unhappiness in a relationship, as well as decisions around divorce and post-divorce issues.  

My sensitive and engaging, direct and practical, style is reported by my clients as one of their attractions to working with me. I work with Children, Adolescents and Adults, addressing ADHD, depression and anxiety, divorce, loss and medical trauma. . I would be honored with your trust in me.