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Gerald Smolen

Therapist
34 years of experience
  • In-person
  • Substance use / addiction, Family issues
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

I have over 25 years of experience, ranging from family therapy to work place employee assistance. Master's degrees in Social Work and Criminal Justice. I have worked with all ages from 6 to 80+ doing, individual, family, couples and group therapy. My specialized trainings are in the areas of; family therapy, hypnotherapy, couples work, mindfulness, trauma work, and substance abuse.

My approach to therapy

I have a direct and supportive approach. Building confidence and self trust, resolving over thinking, being stuck and facing crisis. Therapy tools include, Internal Family Systems, EMDR, hypnosis, mindfulness, Imago therapy and more.

What you can expect from me

Clients can expect to have a plan to know where they are going and what steps are necessary to get there. There will also be work on growing and establishing self trust. Often times there will be exercises and new approaches to try outside the office.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Man
  • My style is
    Creative, Affirming, Direct

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    34 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at UNIVERSITY MARYLAND AT BALTIMORE
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Virginia)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Anger management, Grief or loss, Men's issues, Relationship issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Structural Family, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Location
    9512B Lee Highway
    Fairfax, VA 22031
Next available: Jun 22