Michael Starr
Clinical Social Worker ,I am a dedicated and experienced clinical social worker with over a decade of practice in the mental health field
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Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental condition that affects both children and adults. Symptoms of ADHD include inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity, often impacting daily life, school, and work performance. Understanding ADHD is crucial for early diagnosis, effective treatment, and long-term management.
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Have you been dealing with anxiety lately? Or perhaps you've noticed you haven't felt like yourself and you're not sure how that feeling occurred in the first place? I've been there, dealing with anxiety or other unpleasant feelings is never a fun thing, and although some of these feelings are things we have to deal with throughout life, that doesn't mean these feelings should control us. Together, we can set goals to overcome/manage the obstacles that these issues bring.
Being human is often tough. Sometimes we lose our way and can feel stuck and overwhelmed. Sometimes we would like to change parts of our lives or ourselves but don’t know how. Therapy can be an empowering way to promote healing, growth, and wellness. Often, we initially seek treatment to address a specific concern and then begin to uncover other areas of our lives in which we want to make meaningful change. My goal is for this process to feel supportive, affirming, and appropriately challenging.
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I enjoy working with clients of all ages who hold multiple minority identities and are seeking identity development, trauma therapy, or parent training. Many of my clients have jokingly described me as a "process consultant" and "professional poker". I can treat a range of mental health concerns but highly enjoy serving the local LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent community. I have experience writing letters in support of gender-affirming medical interventions (e.g., hormone treatment and surgery).
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My approach is rooted in person-centered therapy, which means I value your unique experiences and perspectives. I'll work collaboratively with you to develop strategies for coping with stress, anxiety, and other life difficulties. I'm available for virtual individual sessions for children, adolescents, adults, and couples in Virginia, with evening and weekend appointments to accommodate your schedule.
I have the passion and absolute privilege to walk alongside people as they discover more about themselves. I work best with adolescent girls and adult women of all presentations navigating gender constructs, oppression, depression, anxiety, traumatic events, grief, relationship issues, deconstructing old belief systems, and more.
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You are a professional or a student and you are tired. You have worked hard to get where you are, but you are not happy. You are overwhelmed and worried about the future. Maybe you are even having intrusive thoughts, panic attacks, or nightmares. You either have great self-care routines and they just aren't cutting it or you just don't even have the time for self-care. Either way you are drowning. Something has to give and it is time to take stock and make some changes.
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