Business Details
Your Trusted Psychotherapist in Alexandria, VA
As a licensed psychotherapist with over two decades of experience, I specialize in cognitive-holistic therapy tailored to individual and couples' needs. My practice emphasizes creating a non-judgmental, confidential environment where clients can explore personal challenges through collaborative, compassionate counseling. With expertise in anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+ issues, and trauma-related disorders, I integrate evidence-based methodologies to foster self-discovery and sustainable growth. My approach prioritizes cultural sensitivity and adaptability, ensuring treatment plans align with each client's unique circumstances.I maintain professional networks for psychiatric referrals and interdisciplinary collaboration while upholding ethical standards of care. Regular session structures and flexible scheduling accommodate diverse client needs, with initial weekly meetings establishing foundational therapeutic rapport. My commitment to continuous professional development ensures clients receive contemporary, effective mental health support.
Services
Individual Therapy
Couples Counseling
Anxiety Treatment
Depression Therapy
LGBTQ Support
Trauma Recovery
Psychological Testing
Ketamine-Assisted Therapy
Workshops
Psychiatric Referrals
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of clinical experience in cognitive-holistic therapy
- Our practice provides specialized trauma and LGBTQ+ competent care
- We maintain professional networks for psychiatric referrals
- Our approach emphasizes cultural sensitivity and personalized treatment
- We offer flexible session structures for diverse client needs
Services
Individual Therapy
Tailored one-on-one psychotherapy sessions address anxiety, depression, and personal growth challenges. Using cognitive-holistic techniques, this therapy helps clients develop healthier thought patterns and coping mechanisms. Sessions focus on creating personalized treatment plans that evolve with client progress and changing needs.
Couples Counseling
Collaborative therapy sessions for couples address communication issues and relationship patterns. The approach combines emotional support with practical strategies to improve connection and resolve conflicts. Treatment emphasizes mutual understanding and developing healthier relational dynamics.
Trauma Recovery
Specialized therapy for trauma survivors addresses PTSD symptoms from combat, abuse, or other traumatic experiences. Evidence-based interventions help process traumatic memories while building emotional regulation skills. Treatment integrates mind-body approaches for comprehensive healing and recovery.
LGBTQ Support
Affirmative therapy services address unique challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals. Support includes navigating gender transition, sexuality exploration, and addressing discrimination-related stress. The practice maintains current expertise in contemporary issues affecting queer communities.
Psychological Testing
Comprehensive evaluations assess cognitive patterns and emotional functioning to inform treatment. Testing helps identify specific mental health needs and track therapeutic progress. Results guide personalized intervention strategies and potential psychiatric referrals.
People
John Newmark
Licensed Psychotherapist
Licensed psychotherapist with 20+ years of experience in cognitive-holistic therapy. Specializes in anxiety, depression, trauma, and LGBTQ+ mental health. Maintains professional networks for psychiatric collaboration while providing personalized counseling in Alexandria, VA.
Questions
What mental health specialties do you treat?
I specialize in anxiety disorders, depression, PTSD, LGBTQ+ issues, and trauma recovery using evidence-based cognitive-holistic therapy techniques.
Do you offer couples counseling services?
Yes, I provide couples therapy focusing on communication improvement and relationship pattern analysis for both short-term and long-term partnerships.
Are psychiatric referrals available?
I maintain professional networks for psychiatric collaboration and can provide referrals when medication management or specialized care is needed.
What therapy approaches do you use?
My primary approach combines cognitive therapy with holistic techniques, tailored to each client's specific needs and treatment goals.
How are therapy sessions structured?
Initial sessions typically occur weekly, with frequency adjusted based on client progress and specific treatment requirements.
