Ms. Katie Chandler, LCSW

EMDRIA Certified Therapist™

EMDRIA Approved Consultant™

Online Therapy

About Me

Voted Best of Fairfax in Counseling for 2021. I believe in a holistic approach that focuses on a patient's strengths. I am a trauma informed therapist and have been in the mental health field for over 18 years. I work with my clients to develop a treatment plan that will address the whole person and their specific needs. I specialize in EMDR, Brainspotting, trauma, and the psychological symptoms related to Lyme and autoimmune disease. I am EMDR certified and an EMDRIA approved consultant. I provide individual consultation for EMDR certification. I have advanced EMDR training in integrating somatic psychotherapy with EMDR (Natural Processing).
I am offering both in person and virtual sessions and am licensed in both VA and MD. I also have credits in lay counseling and am comfortable counseling from a faith-based perspective and incorporating prayer when it fits my client’s existing beliefs and needs.

Education & Experience

Master of Social Work, LCSW

Advanced Trauma Treatment Certification, The Ferentz Institute, 2017

Lyme Literate Psychotherapist

EMDRIA Certified Therapist 2017

EMDRIA Approved Consultant 2023

Natural Processing (Integrating Somatic Psychotherapy with EMDR) Level I, 2016

Developmental Trauma, Attachment Dynamics, Subtle Dissociation Level II, 2019

Brainspotting Practitioner Level I, 2019

Flash Technique trained, 2022

Specialty Area

  • Abuse/Neglect
  • Addictions
  • Alcohol/Substance Abuse
  • Anxiety/Panic Attacks
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Chronic Illness/Medical Issues
  • Chronic Pain
  • Depression
  • Dissociative Disorders
  • Domestic Violence
  • Eating Disorders
  • Family Issues
  • Grief/Loss/Mourning
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
  • Phobias
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Self-Harm
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Somatic Issues
  • Traumatic Incident

Population Served

  • Adolescents (13-17)
  • Adults
  • Families
  • LGBTQ+
  • Seniors
  • Veterans/Military

Language

  • English

Insurance

  • Does Not Accept Insurance