With over 15 years working in the mental health field, Sarah "SC" Nealy 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), couples counseling, premarital counseling, & women's issues.
Personally, SC identifies as non-binary, gender fluid, and queer, and is a married parent 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 not currently accepting new regular clients via telehealth or in person in Arlington, VA, but is open to new group therapy members and short term sessions for premarital assessments and counseling, particularly with queer-identifying couples. Email at snealy@lgbtcounselingdmv.com to schedule premarital counseling or join a group run by SC Nealy.
Returning June 2024 virtually, this 14 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 waitlist for the summer session in June 2024.
Sarah Nealy leads a weekly process group for those identifying as female in their 20s and 30s on Fridays at 4p in person. This group is capped at 8 participants and focuses on self-compassion, trauma, self-esteem, relationships, interpersonal skills building, self-advocacy, identity formation, and more. Please email to join the waitlist today.
Sarah 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. This group is capped at 8 partnerships. Please email to be considered for membership today.
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 is forming a weekly process group for those who identify as female with past history and/or current history of complex trauma. An initial intake and screening and continued individual work is required as part of this group's membership. Please email to join the waitlist 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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