Therapy for Adolescents, Young Adults, Anxiety, Trauma, and Life Transitions Serving adolescents and adults in Springfield, Virginia, and virtually throughout Virginia.
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About Mina Boyd, M.S., LPC-R
Do you constantly second-guess yourself, even after you’ve made a decision?
Do you worry about what other people think of you or fear being judged?
Do you have a hard time saying no because you don’t want to disappoint others?
Do you compare yourself to friends, classmates, or coworkers and feel like you’re falling behind?
Do you spend so much time taking care of everyone else’s needs that you’ve forgotten to take care of your own?
If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone.
Life transitions can feel overwhelming. Whether you’re starting college, graduating, beginning a career, navigating relationship challenges, or trying to figure out your next step, it’s easy to question yourself and wonder if you’re on the right path.
Sometimes these struggles are rooted in patterns that developed long before today. You may have learned to seek approval, avoid conflict, or put everyone else’s needs ahead of your own. While those patterns may have helped you at one point in your life, they can also leave you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, and unsure of yourself.
Therapy provides a safe place to better understand these patterns, strengthen your confidence, and begin making decisions that reflect who you are instead of who you think you’re expected to be.
What to Expect
When we work together, you can expect a space where you feel heard, understood, and accepted without judgment. My goal is to create an environment where you feel comfortable talking openly about what’s been weighing on you, even if you’re not sure how to put it into words.
Together, we’ll explore the experiences, relationship patterns, and beliefs that may be contributing to your current challenges. As you gain a better understanding of yourself, we’ll also develop practical tools to help you manage anxiety, strengthen your confidence, improve your relationships, and navigate life’s transitions with greater clarity.
Therapy isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about helping you better understand yourself so you can make decisions that align with who you are and the life you want to create.
Why I Became a Therapist
I became a therapist because I believe everyone deserves a place where they feel heard, understood, and accepted. I am passionate about helping people navigate life’s challenges, recognize their strengths, and discover that meaningful change is possible.
It is a privilege to walk alongside my clients as they gain insight, build confidence, and create lives that feel more authentic and fulfilling.
Therapy Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Person-Centered Therapy
How I Can Help
I help adolescents and adults who are navigating:
- Anxiety and excessive worry
- Depression
- Trauma and difficult life experiences
- Major life transitions
- Relationship concerns
- Low self-esteem and confidence
- People pleasing and difficulty setting boundaries
- Stress management and emotional regulation
Together, we’ll work to:
- Better understand the patterns that may be contributing to anxiety and self-doubt.
- Build confidence in yourself and your decision-making.
- Develop healthier boundaries and more fulfilling relationships.
- Learn practical tools to manage stress and overwhelming emotions.
- Better understand how past experiences continue to influence your present.
- Develop a stronger sense of identity, purpose, and direction.
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Anthem HealthKeepers
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
Let's Begin This Journey Together
Taking the first step toward therapy can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate it alone.
If you’re ready to better understand yourself, strengthen your confidence, improve your relationships, and move through life’s transitions with greater clarity, I’d be honored to support you.
We’re here when you’re ready.
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