Counseling Services and Areas of Specialty
I work with individual adults and older adolescents.
I am currently offering both video (telehealth) and in-person sessions.
I am currently offering both video (telehealth) and in-person sessions.
Below are some of the issues I am experienced in treating.
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Pregnancy and Postpartum Adjustment
Women often say, "well, this is isn't postpartum depression, I'm just stressed out." Using that label is not important; but getting help to feel better is. It occurs much more than we think: 1 in 5 women will experience postpartum depression and/or anxiety. I have a special interest in helping women navigate challenges following childbirth, including: adjusting to the role change of motherhood, coping with fears about the baby, and managing added stress. |
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Infertility
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Too often, women don't receive the help they need following the terrible loss of a child. Similarly, women who find themselves unable to conceive desire recognition of their grieving. I provide women the space to tell their stories, and to discover tools and insights for healing. |
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Trauma | Healing Old Wounds
I am experienced in working with issues including: sexual assault, child abuse, domestic violence, physical assault and emotional abuse. I served as a Senior Therapist at the Alexandria City Sexual Assault Center. My approach to working with trauma is to move slowly, only at my client's pace, and to work toward relief of symptoms such as nightmares, flashbacks, or feeling anxious or watchful. |
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Depression and Anxiety
I work with adults, children, and adolescents who experience depression and anxiety. I help clients gain control of their feelings, thoughts, and behaviors through a combination of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and other therapeutic approaches. |
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Relationship struggles
We all need help navigating family issues, romantic relationships, and friendships. Though I do not see couples together, I am experienced in working with individuals on figuring out whether to end a relationship, or how to improve it. I often help clients with issues regarding their family of origin (growing up, coping with the past). I have worked specifically with adoption, and Adult Children of Alcoholics. |
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Parenting Support: For parents of children of any age, I offer help with parenting approaches. There are so many strategies we hear about, but no one size fits all children or all parents. Knowing yourself and your values leads to confidence in parenting.
Adolescents: I work with adolescents (14 and up) and families coping with: behavioral problems, depression, anxiety, self-harm, and other issues. |
Laura Macone, MSW, LCSW, LICSW
300 N. Washington St. Suite 707, Alexandria, Virginia 22314
Phone: 703.819.4202
VA License # 904009765 / DC License # LC20000861
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