Emotional Regulation Counseling in Virginia
Counseling for feelings that come on fast, hit hard, and take a long time to settle. Practical, skills-based support by secure Telehealth across Virginia and in-person in Northern Virginia.
Takes about two minutes. No commitment. We reply within one business day.
When the feeling is in charge
Some people feel everything at full volume. That isn't weakness; it's a nervous system that needs different tools.
People often come to counseling for:
Emotions that go from zero to a hundred with no middle
Taking hours or days to calm down after something upsetting
Saying or doing things in the heat of a moment that you regret afterward
Shutting down, going numb, or checking out when things get intense
Relationships that swing between very close and very distant
Using food, alcohol, spending, or scrolling to turn the volume down
Feeling "too sensitive" or "too much," and ashamed of how strongly you react
Skills you can actually use at 11 p.m.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) was built for exactly this, and its skills are the backbone of our work here: noticing what you're feeling before it peaks, tolerating distress without making things worse, and communicating what you need in a way people can hear. We also look at what the intensity is connected to, because skills work better when they're not the whole story.
Frequently Asked Questions
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We offer DBT-informed individual counseling, not a comprehensive DBT program with a skills group and phone coaching at this time.
Let us know if this is of interest in the form below. With enough interest we will start a group!
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No. Many people with intense emotions have no diagnosis, and you don't need one to learn these skills.
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They overlap. If anger is the main emotion, see our anger page. If it's many emotions, start here.
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We’re out-of-network, and we provide superbills so you can request reimbursement from your insurance company. Reimbursement varies by plan, so ask your provider today what your out-of-network mental health benefits cover.
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Collaborative, honest, and straightforward. We're here to guide the process, bring ideas to the table, and keep things moving. Click here or scroll down to learn more.
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Right now! Reach out today by filling out the form below and we will contact you asap to set up your consultation.
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Reach out today by filling out the form below and we will contact you asap to set up your consultation. We aim to respond quickly—usually within one business day.
Work with Us
Sydney Jenish, Resident in Counseling
Identity Issues
Over Thinkers
Self-Critics
Chronic Illness
Teens 14+
Evening and Weekend Availability
Karina Garcia, Licensed Professional Counselor
Trauma-focused
Immigration
Intergenerational Culture Issues
Cultural Identity Issues
Domestic Violence
In English or Spanish
Blake McDonald, M.Ed.
People Pleasing
Time Management
Focusing
Emotional Regulation
Self Worth
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