True North Psychotherapy - Ariel VanDoren — Psychotherapist in Washington, DC
Address1555 Connecticut Ave NW DC, Washington, DC 20036
Phone+1202-599-0522
Websitetruenorthpsych.com
Ariel VanDoren is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Washington, D.C., offering psychotherapy for individuals and families navigating high-pressure lives. Their approach integrates relational therapy with Internal Family Systems (IFS) to help clients move beyond survival patterns and reclaim their internal narratives. VanDoren focuses on understanding how past protective strategies, even those that feel self-sabotaging, can be integrated for authentic self-awareness and a more fulfilling future. Sessions are available in-person and online, creating a safe, non-judgmental space for healing and growth.
Best for
- Individuals in high-pressure environments
- Those seeking to understand self-sabotaging patterns
- Clients interested in IFS and relational therapy
- People navigating life transitions
| Key services | Individual therapy, Family therapy, Clinical supervision, Online therapy, In-person therapy |
| Tags | psychotherapy, relational therapy, ifs, licensed professional counselor, washington dc, online therapy, individual therapy, family therapy, healing, self-awareness |
Location
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