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As a human being, I understand the unique challenges and stresses we all go through on this wild ride we call life....
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As a human being, I understand the unique challenges and stresses we all go through on this wild ride we call life.
Matthew is a Licensed Resident in Counseling (RIC) with years of experience. He has experience working in various settings, from out-patient college clinics to in-patient hospitals and outpatient community centers. He works with children, adolescents, and adults to address their unique needs and live their lives on their terms.
Matthew completed his Master's degree at Old Dominion University in 2022, and Bachelor's degrees in Criminal Justice and Psychology at the University of South Carolina Upstate in 2015 and 2016. He utilizes a person-centered and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) approach with his clients.
Life is a series of challenges and stresses. Matthew is confident that he can assist you in developing new ways of looking at and coping with the unique challenges that life gives you. If you are ready to get to work on changing you life, schedule an appointment today.
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I am here to assist you with navigating your life experience regardless of the stage you currently occupy....
I am here to assist you with navigating your life experience regardless of the stage you currently occupy.
My name is Esonija' Fulgham, and I'm a licensed clinical social worker practicing in VA, DC, and MD. I've been practicing clinical social work independently for almost 15 years. I enjoy the work that I do in helping families and individuals thrive and learn to articulate their lived experiences from a place of empowerment.
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, empowerment approaches, and trauma-informed frameworks to help clients live their best lives. My focus is on equipping you with practical coping skills.
I look forward to working with you and am humbled that you've chosen me to share your journey.
Having lived with anxiety since childhood, I deeply understand how overwhelming it can feel just getting through the day. I also k...
Having lived with anxiety since childhood, I deeply understand how overwhelming it can feel just getting through the day. I also know that with the right support and tools, it’s absolutely possible to thrive, build confidence, and find lasting peace through life’s changing stages.
I am a Resident in Counseling with 3 years of experience, supporting women and children navigating anxiety, intrusive thoughts, depression, and major life transitions. Whether adjusting to motherhood, shifting roles, or emotional overwhelm, I help clients feel grounded, confident, and connected to themselves again. My approach centers on creating a safe, compassionate space where healing feels manageable and growth feels possible, allowing clients to reconnect with clarity and balance in their everyday lives.
I have a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University and integrate evidence-based modalities, including cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and behavioral activation. These approaches help me tailor support to each client’s unique experiences and goals, fostering emotional awareness, self-compassion, and lasting resilience.
I know how overwhelming life’s changes can feel, and I strive to help clients discover strength and confidence through practical coping tools and self-discovery. You don’t have to have everything figured out to begin therapy, just a willingness to start. I’m here to walk alongside you as you take that first step toward healing, growth, and renewed hope.
You matter. Your problems matter. Whatever you're dealing with, let's face it together....
You matter. Your problems matter. Whatever you're dealing with, let's face it together.
Hokunani Womack is a Resident in Counseling with over 2 years of experience working with adults dealing with trauma, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and autism spectrum disorder. She comes from a diverse background and is LGBTQIA+-affirming, passionate about women's issues, and culturally sensitive. Hokunani has worked in community mental health with people experiencing homelessness and severe mental illness, as well as in inpatient and outpatient hospital settings treating a wide range of diagnoses. She has developed an eclectic trauma-informed approach to counseling and tailors care to the individual needs of her clients.
Hokunani graduated with a Master of Science in Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling from Virginia Commonwealth University. Some approaches she uses include dialectical behavioral therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, narrative therapy, motivational interviewing, internal family systems, and attachment theory.
As a queer multicultural woman and mother, Hokunani understands what it is like to hold multiple identities and the unique challenges one faces at the intersection of those identities. Healing takes work, but she believes in the power of therapy and that it is absolutely worth the time and effort. Book an appointment with Hokunani today!
I understand that it can be a difficult decision to seek medication for mental health concerns, and I consider it a privilege to w...
I understand that it can be a difficult decision to seek medication for mental health concerns, and I consider it a privilege to work with every client as we navigate the ups and downs of life together.
I am a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) with 8 years of experience providing psychiatric care. My background includes inpatient and outpatient behavioral health care, as well as experience working with geriatric patients in long-term care settings. I specialize in medication management and support individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, personality disorders, and autism. I also work with clients navigating substance use, trauma, parenting challenges, caregiver burnout, and major life stressors. My goal is to create a supportive environment where clients feel heard and understood.
I earned my master’s in nursing from Shenandoah University. I provide psychiatric evaluations and medication management through both in-person and telehealth visits, while taking a holistic approach that considers medical, lifestyle, and emotional factors that may influence mental health.
I believe the best outcomes occur when clients feel supported and actively involved in their care. Whether you are beginning your mental health journey or seeking ongoing medication management, I strive to provide compassionate, collaborative care that helps you move toward improved well-being and stability.
You deserve dedicated time with a mental health professional — it can be life-changing.
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Self-harm counseling is aimed at helping individuals who struggle with harming themselves break this pattern by addressing the underlying emotional causes and working to develop new, healthier coping skills. Thriveworks self-harm therapists in Alexandria, VA are experienced in treating those who self-harm with empathy, compassion, and unconditional regard in order to help them heal and recover, both physically and emotionally.
Self-harm counseling at Thriveworks often uses cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to help clients discover the connections between their thoughts and feelings and their behaviors. By assessing these areas, Thriveworks Alexandria therapists can help clients find and address the true emotional roots of their patterns and, from there, effectively adjust unwanted behaviors.
Self-harm counseling at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
The duration of self-harm counseling will often depend on a variety of factors, such as the intensity of an individual’s symptoms or the current levels of stress present in their lives. Because of this, treatment can last a handful of months or on a continual basis over the course of years. In the end, it’s up to the client and their individual needs.
If you or someone you love copes through self-harm, know that Thriveworks Alexandria, VA (Franconia) offers counseling for this condition. Self-harm may be the only way some people know how to survive, but when they are ready to learn new ways, the counselors at Thriveworks are ready to help them.
When most people think about self-harm, they may assume that means cutting, and while cutting is one of many forms of self-mutilation, there are other ways that people injure themselves. Often, people combine different forms of self-mutilation.
Common forms of self-mutilation may include…
Often, people’s legs, torso, and arms receive the wounds. Some people may participate in self-mutilation for a few times and then quit. Some people may struggle with harming themselves on a regular and on-going basis.
People in a variety of life circumstances and across different socio-economic factors often struggle with self-harm. While anyone can struggle, a few factors may make a person more likely to participate in self-mutilating actions:
The therapists at Thriveworks understand. Learning new coping mechanisms that do not harm one’s own body can feel like an overwhelming or impossible task, but many people are learning to process their pain instead of expressing it upon their bodies.
When you are ready to meet with a counselor, Thriveworks Alexandria, VA (Franconia) is ready, too. We offer evening and weekend appointments, and we accept most forms of insurance. Lean upon us while you heal. Contact Thriveworks Alexandria to get started—you can reach out by phone or schedule your first appointment online.
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Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Alexandria is located near Franconia Rd and Beulah St, off I-95. It is close to the Franconia Museum and right by the Manchester Lakes Park.
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