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With over 15 years working in the mental health field, Sarah "SC" Nealy (she/they) has their second Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and is an Adjunct Professor at Marymount University in Arlington, VA and are on the Board of Directors at NOVA Pride and Postpartum Support VA. With a person-centered, emotion-focused approach aimed at finding solutions, healing trauma, building resilience, improving interpersonal relationships, connecting the mind and body, and working through triggers and past pain, Sarah wants their clients to feel heard, understood, and valued in the therapeutic space and in their lives.
SC Nealy currently specializes in self-esteem, religious trauma or "church hurt," sexual trauma and other trauma, complex PTSD, body image issues, resilience building, depression/anxiety, mindfulness, LGBTQIA+ issues (especially premarital and queer couples counseling in LGBTQ+ relationships), current and former sex workers, couples counseling, mixed orientation relationships (gender transitions or sexual orientation changes), premarital counseling, & women's issues.
Personally, SC identifies as non-binary, gender fluid, and queer, and is a parent of 2 kiddos living in Arlington, VA. They also write queer romance novels on the side and work extensively in queer advocacy both politically and locally.
SC Nealy is currently accepting new clients on a limited scheduling capacity via telehealth or in person in Arlington, VA.
Returning January 2025 virtually, this 12 week group focused on psychoeducation around religious trauma, breaking down shame/judgment, restructuring relational patterns, exploring identity outside of religious doctrines, purity culture, the impact on LGBT identities and shame, perfectionism, boundary setting, and increasing autonomy in individual choices toward or away from spirituality and/or religion. This group is open to anyone from any religious background and is intended to help clients reach their own personal goals for religion which may include staying in a religion, growing in a religion, or leaving a religion. All our welcome. Please email to be added to the winter session.
Sarah Nealy leads two weekly process groups in person for those identifying as female in their 20s and 30s on Fridays at 4p or Mondays at 6:45p in Arlington, VA.
This group is capped at 8 participants each and focuses on self-compassion, trauma, self-esteem, relationships, interpersonal skills building, self-advocacy, identity formation, and more. Please email to join today.
SC Nealy leads a virtual process and support group for partnerships who identify as mixed orientation, whether sexually or gender identity every other Fridays at 12p. Mixed Orientation Relationships (M.O.R.E.) are partnerships where two or more people's sexual and/or gender identity are not the same. This group is capped at 8 partnerships. Please email to be considered for membership today.
SC Nealy has a passion for working with former and current sex workers of all types, including virtual and full service. In partnership with Pineapple Support as a volunteer provider, SC works with assisting clients along their mental health journey in non-judgmental and open spaces.
This is an 8-week sexual wellbeing and acceptance psychoeducational and therapy group for women and AFAB utilizing the Come As You Are Workbook by Dr. Emily Nagoski. The next session begins September 2024 and is VIRTUAL ONLY. Email to be considered for membership today.
Sarah Nealy provides consultation clinically and professionally to other therapists one-on-one who have questions about running a practice, working in a practice, or starting their own solo practice. Please email snealy@lgbtcounselingdmv.com for assistance today.
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