Therapy Tailored to Meet Your Needs

I'm an Anxiety Specialist in Virginia, who works with Anxiety Disorders and related Trauma, PTSD, and Depression

EMDR

EMDR is an evidence-based somatic therapy that encourages the patient to focus on a traumatic memory while using a bilateral stimulation (i.e., eye movement, tapping, sound) to help reprocess the memory. See more about EMDR services

Walk and Talk Therapy

Utilizing different therapies while out walking in nature. This setting for therapy can help clients feel connected and at ease during a session. See more about Walk and Talk Services

Mindfulness

Studies show Mindfulness has positive effects on many mental health problems. It can increase positive neural pathways and recent studies suggest that mindfulness can change the gray matter concentration in areas involved in learning and memory

CBT

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy can be combined with many other therapies. Many of the techniques are very useful for shifting and examining thought structures and behaviors.

Connect, Calm, Relax, Ground

Walk & Talk Therapy

Take your therapy to a different setting and learn to ground while walking and sometimes sitting outside. Change from the static office setting to a pleasant stroll. Connect while you are exploring the changes you want in life. EMDR, CBT, Mindfulness, Solution-focused, IFS, Ego States, Narrative, all can be done while out in nature.

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Online Therapy

Relax at home and see me from the comfort of your couch or favorite chair, maybe even grab a cup of tea or coffee and snacks. Online therapy has come a long way and a lot of my clients find it convenient and effective.

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A woman doing online therapy in the comfort of her own home, possibly learning about specialized anxiety care and how it can ease PTSD and Trauma symptoms.

Creatives who want to, can weave their written, visual, or performative arts into the therapy

Note: I am not an art therapist. Art therapy interprets your art. Here I allow you to explore with your art and to examine your purpose and goals.

CREATIVITY within THERAPY

For Creatives - your therapy can include your creativity in visual, written, or performative arts. Embracing who you are and what gives you purpose in life is a wellness practice.

Are you a creative? Weave your creativity into your anxiety and trauma therapy in Fairfax, Virginia.

Ways people have used their art in therapy are through: journaling, drawing, painting, music, writing stories, and psychodramatic interactions (acting out a scenario). There are so many possibilities!

Or maybe you just want to explore the creative side of yourself. Self exploration is a big part of the journey.

Contact Dorothy Smith, LCSW

Call today to schedule a free 15 minute consultation where you can ask questions and then schedule if it is a good fit.