Annandale, VA Local Support & Community Resources

Azalea Aguilar is dedicated to providing individuals and families with a meaningful and transformative therapeutic experience. She emphasizes the importance of acknowledging inner strengths and fosters self-compassion, paving the way for true healing. Azalea guides her clients in developing sustainable self-care practices, helping them to minimize and manage symptoms in pursuit of their full potential. She works with individuals of all ages, addressing various issues such as anxiety, ADHD, depression, and life transitions. With a focus on compassion-based, culturally sensitive therapy, and techniques such as art therapy and emotionally focused practices, she assists her clients in exploring their past experiences to unlearn unhelpful behaviors. Through this exploration, they learn new practices that cultivate fulfilling and meaningful relationships. Azalea is particularly attuned to clients struggling with challenges like perfectionism, people-pleasing, and healing from abusive situations. In moments when life feels overwhelming and motivation wanes, she reassures her clients that they are not alone and many face similar obstacles. Together, she creates a nurturing space for healing and growth, where hope is reignited, and possibilities abound.

Tatiana Bergstrom is a dedicated therapist who offers a calm, nurturing, and safe environment for her clients. With a person-centered approach, she collaborates with individuals to help them overcome life’s barriers and achieve their goals. Tatiana understands that challenging cognitive distortions can be painful and difficult, and she assists her clients with kindness, guiding them towards independence and personal growth. She specializes in supporting individuals who struggle with feelings of disconnection from themselves and their loved ones, as well as those who feel lost, overwhelmed, or stuck. Common challenges include low self-esteem, unresolved pain, relationship issues, guilt, shame, and limiting beliefs. Tatiana's aim is to empower her clients, ensuring they feel understood and respected throughout their journey. As a compassionate and caring professional, she helps individuals become aware of their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that contribute to their well-being, all within a safe, supportive, confidential, and nonjudgmental environment. Tatiana holds a Master’s degree and is a certified Drug & Alcohol Counselor, specializing in addiction, drug abuse, and substance use through a variety of therapeutic modalities, including Positive Psychology, Trauma Focused Therapy, and Expressive Arts.

Karen Special is a dedicated clinical social worker and therapist, certified as an LCSW, with a commitment to assisting individuals in integrating their emotional, intellectual, and spiritual selves. Her therapeutic approach encourages clients to look within themselves and reclaim their authenticity. With expertise in addressing anxiety, depression, bereavement, childhood issues, and relationship challenges, Karen seeks to guide those ready to explore their psyche. She holds special insights into complementary treatment modalities, particularly in working with anxiety disorders, eating and body image concerns, and survivors of narcissistic relationships. This rewarding and fulfilling work has proven to be transformative for many. Harnessing the belief that within each problem lies the seed of an answer, Karen employs various techniques such as qi gong and Yogic breathing to help alleviate symptoms of anxiety and depression. Additionally, she utilizes Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) and sometimes hypnosis, integrating Applied Kinesiology and Energy Psychology as needed to support her clients' journeys.