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I am here to assist you with navigating your life experience regardless of the stage you currently occupy....
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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.
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As a woman of color who has experienced loss of loved ones, I have an understanding of the process of grief and the importance of ...
As a woman of color who has experienced loss of loved ones, I have an understanding of the process of grief and the importance of forgiveness and having a support system.
I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 4 years of experience working with outpatient mental health settings. I support adults, children, couples, and seniors navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, and grief. Many of the individuals I have worked with felt emotionally uncertain about their future and are looking for tools to promote healing and build interpersonal relationships to move forward on their personal journey.
I earned my master's degree in social work from Walden University. I adhere to evidence-based practices, including cognitive behavioral therapy, play therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and trauma therapy. I take a collaborative approach to identifying challenges and finding solutions to current life circumstances.
I am committed to providing a safe, compassionate space for you to explore your emotions as you navigate life's challenges, and I look forward to supporting you on your wellness journey.
In my work as a counselor, I focus on helping people grow, understand themselves better, and make empowered decisions for their li...
In my work as a counselor, I focus on helping people grow, understand themselves better, and make empowered decisions for their lives.
I am a Resident in Counseling with 2 years of experience in the mental health field. I work with individuals, couples, and families, supporting them through identity development, life transitions, trauma, and grief. I also have experience with ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, and anger management. My goal is to provide a safe, compassionate space where clients feel supported and empowered to reach their goals.
I received my Master of Arts in Counseling from Eastern Mennonite University, where I trained to work with diverse populations. I use approaches such as expressive arts, emotion-focused therapy, person-centered work, and dialectal behavior therapy. I tailor each session to meet my clients’ needs and honor their unique stories.
I believe that everyone has the ability to change and grow. My role is to walk alongside clients, meeting them wherever they are in their journey, and help them make empowered changes in their lives. I strive to support people through whatever challenges life may bring, ensuring they never have to face those challenges alone.
I have learned to value and embrace diversity without being judgmental....
I have learned to value and embrace diversity without being judgmental.
Claudette Gadson is currently a Supervisee in Social Work (SISW) Resident of the State of Virginia with years of experience. She treats clients of all ages and specializes in depression, grief, trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and suicidal/homicidal ideations.
Claudette completed her Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) at Fordham University. The interventions that she utilizes include some elements of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and motivational interviewing.
Claudette is here to help you and to help start your successful path towards change and a bright future. Schedule a session with her today.
With 4 years of experience with mental health and substance abuse, as well as working with teens both in office and school setting...
With 4 years of experience with mental health and substance abuse, as well as working with teens both in office and school settings, I can work with a multitude of perspectives on life and problem-solving.
Rachel Francis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master’s in Social Work with 4 years of experience providing therapy in outpatient settings, both in person and via telehealth. Rachel has also worked with youth and families in home-based settings for two years. Her clinical focus includes anxiety, depression, self-harm, and support for the LGBTQ+ community.
Rachel holds a Master’s in Social Work from Western New Mexico University. She uses cognitive behavioral therapy and person-centered therapy to help clients improve communication, build self-esteem, and heal from trauma.She is passionate about helping individuals make meaningful change in their lives and creates a supportive space for clients to feel seen, heard, and empowered.
Mental health care isn’t one-size-fits-all. Rachel tailors treatment to meet your unique needs and goals. You’ll be supported in creating the change you desire at your pace, on your terms. Here, you can expect compassion, collaboration, and the tools to thrive.
You deserve dedicated time with a mental health professional — it can be life-changing.
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The preferred modality for family therapy is based around cognitive behavioral relationship therapy in regard to family dynamics.
I teach about a variety of topics and tools, including:
Progress is being made when clients are able to come back session after sessions and confidently report their individual efforts and family ability to use skills, strategies, and routines they have been working on in treatment.Also, when they are using terminology they learned, demonstrate increased awareness of family dynamics, and show an ability to regulate and manage whatever they are there working on in treatment goals.
Clients can supplement their work in family therapy with positive, healthy, and effective family check-ins, daily rituals, and activities (or what we refer to as pleasant events) in their daily lives and routines that encourage progress towards the needs of the household. Clients can also discuss activities, practices, routines, and habits that provide life satisfaction and help them feel like they are working toward long-term life goals for themselves and their family.
Clients can prepare for their first family session by thinking about the areas of their lives in which they hope treatment can help address the symptoms they are experiencing as an individual and the concerns or problems they are facing as a family.
Family therapy helps families resolve conflicts and strengthen their relationships. It is led by qualified mental health professionals like psychologists, licensed professional counselors (LPCs), and licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs) who have extensive training in family dynamics and group communication.
Thriveworks family therapists in Woodbridge, VA usually begin by asking what everyone’s goals are for family counseling. Family members may need help with very specific issues or with general relationship functioning. But there are three main purposes in family counseling: to educate, to counsel, and to strengthen. Thriveworks also offers online family therapy and in-person services, so you may all meet in an office together or join a video call from your home depending on everyone’s location and availability.
The most effective form of Family therapy will often depend on the family itself, as there are many types of family therapy for therapists to use as they see fit in order to best meet the needs of their clients. However, one of the most commonly used types of family therapy is structural family therapy (SFT). SFT focuses specifically on family dynamics and interactions, looking at how they shape the relationships and structure present in the family. It can be effectively used to treat a variety of concerns.
This answer often looks different to each family that starts family therapy. However, some signs that your family might need to consider family counseling include frequent fights or misunderstandings, constant tension, experiencing loss, behavioral issues, marital issues, divorce, and blended family issues, among others.
In family therapy, therapists will often start by asking questions and assessing individual and family dynamics. From there, they may employ therapeutic techniques such as structured family therapy, CBT, strategic family therapy, and more depending on the present concerns and conflicts. From there, a therapist will work to open lines of communication between family members and facilitate emotional healing and growth.
Family therapy can be incredibly successful, with some studies reporting a success rate of almost 90% for improving participants’ emotional and mental health, and around 66% for improving their physical health.
Thriveworks therapists in Woodbridge, VA offer both online family therapy and in-person family therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
Family therapy is usually short term and solution-focused, with most families accomplishing their goals in 12 sessions or fewer. However, it can also last for longer if the probles at hand are more complex — and that’s okay, too.
Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy
Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Woodbridge is located near Hunter Pl and Minnieville Rd, off Prince William Pkwy. It is near the American Legion Post 364 and a short distance from the Dale City Fire Department.
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