I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia with over 15 years of experience working in the field and providing mental health clinical services for a variety of settings including home-based services, community-based services, school settings, correctional, and residential group homes. I have worked with children, adolescents and adults. My experience and training include working with individuals who experience emotional and or behavioral disturbances which include but not limited to anxiety, depression, adjustment disorder, gender dysphoria, self-esteem issues, emotional dysregulation, paraphilic disorders, suicidal ideation, lgbt-related issues and self-harming behaviors.
My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, client centered, solution-focused and psychotherapy. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
I thrive in providing a warm, compassionate, unbiased and safe environment where clients are openly able to express their thoughts and feelings.
It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards change. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you.
I look forward to working with you!
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Sleeping disorders, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Body image, Communication problems, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Gender Dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and Discrimination, Self-Harm, Self-love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexuality, Somatization, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
VA LPC 0701011987
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Chalita is warm and approachable. When speaking with her, I feel respected, listened to, understood, and supported. She is a down to earth, genuine person, which makes it easy to establish trust. She provides helpful suggestions, feedback, and concrete solutions for the present moment.
Written on Mar 07, 2023 after therapy with Chalita for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
She listens, understands and supports me.
She finds ways to get me to better place.
Written on Jan 25, 2023 after therapy with Chalita for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd