Sara Aly, CBIS, LCSW
My clients describe me as a warm and compassionate therapist who uses humor and genuine interactions in her practice. My priority is to provide a validating, non-judgmental, and healing space for my clients to feel valued, heard and empowered. I like to integrate a range of evidence based therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Person Centered, Internal Family System (IFS), Positive Psychology, and Motivational Interviewing (MI) in a safe and empathetic space.
I am extremely passionate about empowering people towards healing. I like to help people work towards the best version of themselves and gain independence by pushing past their limitations.
Experience
I have over 12 years of experience working in the field of human services and nonprofit serving individuals with disabilities, trauma, and complex health conditions. I have a tremendous amount of experience in leadership, mediation, mentoring, training, team building and supervising a large team of case managers. I am also certified as a brain injury specialist.
*I provide therapy in both English and Arabic languages.
I have experience working with the following: Anxiety, Depression, Adjustment Disorder, Relationship Issues, Coping Skills, Executive Functioning Difficulties, Self Esteem, Grief and Loss, Life Transitions, Trauma, Emotional distress, Chronic Health Conditions, Traumatic Brain Injury
Educational Background
· Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
· Advanced Wellness and Recovery Coach
· Certified Interpreter in Health and Human Services (Arabic Language)
· Certified Brain Injury Specialist(CBIS)
· Master of Clinical Social Work (MSW), George Mason University
Fees: 50 minutes session: $150
Licensure: VA License #904013676