$175 per hour

Available Monday and Tuesday from 8 AM - 2 PM, and Saturdays from 9 AM - 4 PM.

Works with: Couples & Individuals

Specialties: Couples Counseling, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Grief and Loss, and Parenting Issues

Types of Therapy: Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT); Internal Family Systems (IFS); Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)

More About Susan

I’m Susan, a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia. I believe everyone needs connection and fulfilling relationships in their lives. Because of this, I work with individuals and couples to help them improve their relationships. I especially like to assist those who are dealing with grief and parenting challenges.

I bring many years of experience to my counseling work with individuals and couples, along with training in multiple therapy modalities such as Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy to help my clients improve their relationship and to see things in a different way.

My aim is to be present with each person I see in counseling as we, together, navigate the process of healing. My clients walk away from therapy feeling more aware of their own needs, emotions, and fears so that they are better able to connect with others. Schedule a consult with me today to get started!

I believe everyone needs connection and relationships in their lives. - Susan Jedd

Susan’s Licensure & Training

Degrees

Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology - 1985 Bachelors Degree in Psychology - 1978

Licensure

Virginia Licensed Professional Counselor (#0701008811)

Training

Susan has completed Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy Externship and Core Skills. She also has training in Internal Family Systems, is IFS Informed, has completed the IFS Circle 6-month program and is currently completing the 1-year Continuity Program. She is also EMDR Trained.

More Than Just My Work

I love walking my dog, Gus and spending time with my family, including keeping up with my 3 year old granddaughter!

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$125 per hour.

Available Wednesdays and Thursdays from 2 PM - 8 PM; Fridays from 2 PM - 7 PM; and Sundays from 9 AM - 4 PM.

Works with: Couples & Individuals.

Specialties: Addictions, Anger Problems, Fertility Counseling, Infidelity, Parenting, Relationships, Self Esteem Concerns

Types of Therapy: Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT); Gottman Method; Mindfulness Based Approaches; Neuro/Biofeedback Approaches; Narrative Therapy; Premarital Counseling; Trauma Informed Counseling

More About Michaela

I’m Michaela (pronounced Mikeala), and I help couples and individuals struggling in relationships. My clients often start counseling wondering if their relationship can be improved or even salvaged since there has been a lot of criticism, defensiveness, contempt, and stonewalling–relationship killers according to research.

I can assure you that there is hope. I use both the Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy, research proven methods, to help you repair and strengthen your relationships.

Through developing a safe and comfortable therapeutic relationship, we will work to identify and resolve the barriers to reconnecting with your partner so that way you can move towards a new state of effective problem solving and thriving in your relationship together.

Michaela’s Licensure & Training

Degrees

Masters Degree in Marriage & Family Therapy

Master’s Degree in Wellness Management

Bachelors Degree in Exercise Science

Licensure

Virginia Resident in Marriage and Family Therapy (#0730000735)

Additional Training

Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy Externship and Core Skills

The Gottman Method 1 & 2

More Than Just My Work

I used to do summer stock and community theatre. Once I was cast as the Wicked Witch of the West, my kids said the role was made for me.​

I love stones. I keep a quartz rock on my desk I found in my backyard for perspective. That rock was here long before me and will be here long after.

$125 per hour. Available Wednesdays and Thursdays from 2 PM - 8 PM; Fridays from 2 PM - 7 PM; a... Read More

$125 per hour.

Available Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2 PM - 8 PM; Fridays from 2 PM - 7 PM.

Works with: Couples, Individuals, & Families.

Specialties: Conflict with Family Members, Communication Issues, Dating Concerns, High Conflict in Couples & Families

Types of Therapy: Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Strengths-Based and Person-Centered Approaches

More About Annie

I’m Annie, and I help individuals, couples, and families with their relationships. I know life can be hard, and relationships can be even harder. Many of my clients start counseling because they feel anxious all the time or are constantly fighting with their partner. Ultimately, they just want to find some semblance of peace in their day-to-day.

I believe in the power of relationships to transform our lives, and so I aim to build a genuine relationship with you as we work towards your goals. I want to ensure that you feel heard and understood! To do this, I use a combination of multiple therapy approaches, including: strengths-based, systemic, emotion-focused, and solution-focused approaches.

Through my collaborative and nonjudgmental approach to counseling, I can support you with your journey toward peace. You can gain confidence, learn to effectively communicate, and develop deeper connections with others. I look forward to learning all about your story and getting to know you!

Annie’s Licensure & Training

Degrees

Masters Degree in Marriage & Family Therapy

Bachelors Degree in Psychology

Bachelors Degree in Family Science

Licensure

Virginia Resident in Marriage and Family Therapy (#0730000692)

More Than Just My Work

In my free time, I enjoy reading, dancing, ice skating, and spending quality time with friends and family. While I’ve been in the DMV (DC, Maryland, Virginia) area my whole life, I am still relatively new to the Northern Virginia area and always searching for more good food.

$125 per hour. Available Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2 PM - 8 PM; Fridays from 2 PM - 7 PM. Wo... Read More

$125 per hour.

Available Monday and Tuesday from 2 PM - 8 PM, and Wednesdays from 8 AM - 2 PM.

Works with: Couples, Individuals, & Families.

Specialties: anxiety, depression, trauma & PTSD.

Types of Therapy: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD (CPT)

More About JoAnna

I’m JoAnna, and I help individual, couples, and families find better coping mechanisms in order to manage stress and anxiety in daily life. Her clients learn to incorporate deep breathing techniques, meditation, and relaxation techniques to reduce stress.

Additionally, clients walk away from therapy with the ability to prioritize healthy lifestyle choices such as regular exercise, maintaining good sleep hygiene, following a balanced diet, and finding a healthy balance when it comes to caffeine and alcohol.

​Through positive lifestyle changes and prioritizing self-care, her clients observe a noticeable difference in stress and anxiety levels.

My Favorite Quote: “Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.” – Buddha

JoAnna’s Licensure & Training

Degrees

Masters of Social Work Degree in - 2022 Bachelors Degree in Applied Management - 2010

Licensure

Virginia Licensed Master Social Worker (#0903003787)

Virginia Supervisee in Clinical Social Work (#0906015139)

More Than Just My Work

As a military spouse, I love working with military members, veterans, and military families because it feels like working with “my community”.

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$300 per hour; weekly committment required

Only accepting clients willing to be videotaped for training purposes

Available: Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday from 1 PM - 8 PM EST. Thursdays 11 AM - 3 PM EST. Saturday and Sunday for Weekend-Long Intensives Only.

Works with: Couples, Individuals, & Families.

Specialities: Military Members, Veterans, and Military Families. Couples Therapy. Sex Therapy. Anxiety, Trauma & PTSD. Therapist Supervision and Training.

Types of Therapy: Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Sex Therapy and Sexuality Counseling; Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD (CPT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

More About Liz

I’m Liz, and I help couples just like you: ones that have it within them to change their relationship into one where both people feel understood, accepted, and cared for, but they just need the support to get there.

I help my clients find emotional closeness, security, and happiness in their relationships by equipping them with the tools they need to understand each other better, and talk about difficult topics in a more easy and comfortable way.

Many of today’s solutions for couples are based on quick tips for how to communicate better without working the underlying causes of emotional disconnection in the relationship. These quick tips may lead to some positive change, but the change often doesn’t last very long – leading so many to feel hopeless that their relationship can improve long term. I know that your circumstances are unique, so I stay with you through each step as you work to create long-term and lasting change based on the underlying patterns in your relationship.

First, we figure out the patterns or relationship cycles that are causing the problems in your marriage. Then, we work on helping change those patterns by developing communication and listening skills that will be most effective for you. Through our work together, you’ll be able to repair past hurts and develop new patterns that lead to a deeper sense of closeness, security, and bonding in the relationship.

I am dedicated to helping people create relationship security.

My training to become a Certified Emotionally Focused Couple Therapist means I have the expertise you need and deserve when improving your marriage. But at the end of the day, you want to know you’re working with someone who “gets” what it means to be in a marriage struggling with anxiety, loneliness, and miscommunication, right?

I get it because I’ve lived it myself. I know that frustration of trying everything in relationships and somehow things are still not going right. It’s what led me to devote my career to learning about and helping others improve their relationships. So when we work together, you won’t just get a trained therapist. You’ll get someone who truly understands what you’re going through.

Dr. Polinsky’s Licensure & Training

Degrees

Ph.D. in Marriage & Family Therapy, Specialization in Couple Therapy - 2023

Graduate Certificate in Social Work with Military Members, Veterans, and Military Families - 2015

Master’s of Social Work - 2015

Bachelors Degree in Linguistics - 2013

Licensure

Virginia Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (#0717001945)

Virginia Licensed Clinical Social Worker (#0904011022) ​

Maryland Licensed Clinical Social Worker (#30425)

North Carolina Licensed Clinical Social Worker (C016144)

South Carolina Professional Social Worker Telehealth Provider (#TLS 158 CP)

Arkansas Licensed Certified Social Worker (#7735-C)

Nevada Licensed Clinical Social Worker (#9860-C)

Certifications

ICEEFT Certified Emotionally Focused Supervisor and Therapist (EFT) in Couple & Family Therapy

Department of Veterans Affairs, Certification in Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD (CPT)

MUSC Certification in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)​

Department of Veterans Affairs, Certification as a Mindfulness Facilitator

Department of Veterans Affairs, Postgraduate Fellowship in Social Work with Underserved Populations

More Than Just My Work

I know how hard it can be to find time for counseling when your spouse’s military schedule is always changing. This is why I created The Communicate & Connect Podcast for Military Relationships so military couples can get science-backed relationship tips from experts who understand military life. Outside of work, I like making homemade wine, swing dancing with my husband, and binge-watching cheesy romance movies.

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