Marty Ferraioli
Great to meet you! Break Free from Feeling Stuck: Trauma-Informed, Inclusive Therapy That Meets You Where You Are. Are past trauma, shame, or constant family and relational stress leaving you feeling weighed down? Whether you are managing anxiety, navigating depression, or wondering if you might have ADHD or Autism, finding the right support can feel overwhelming—especially if therapy in the past hasn't felt effective.
While everyone is unique, I find that after 4-6 sessions, client report more optimal well-being on their measures and a reduction in anxiety and depressive symptoms.
First session
During our first session we will gather background information, review treatment goals and expectations for therapy as well as, dive into the specific challenges you're facing. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions. We will explore your interests, what is important to you in therapy, and how I can serve you! I will use evidence-based, objective testing and rating scales to tease out symptoms of ADHD and to aid you in overcoming setbacks and barriers that keep you from being your best-Self.
Strengths
What you can expect from me As a clinically trained, trauma-informed therapist holding certifications in ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), I specialize in tailoring therapy to your unique neurotype, personal history, and individual strengths. I am dedicated to serving an inclusive community, helping you build healthier boundaries with yourself and others, and rewriting the narrative of your life. What to Expect in Our Work Together: First Session: We gather your background, discuss your expectations, and dive into the specific challenges you are facing. Together, we map out a tailored plan for follow-up sessions. Proactive & Engaged Support: Sessions are collaborative and active. I provide clear direction, practical interventions, and actionable assignments so you feel supported every step of the way. Real Progress: There are no quick fixes or guarantees of outcomes; my clients consistently report feeling more confident, hopeful, and empowered within the first few sessions, equipped with concrete tools to reach their goals. Therapy is an opportunity for deep self-exploration and genuine healing. If you are ready to move past feeling stuck and take the first step toward wellness, reach out today.
Ideal clients
The clients who are overwhelmed and may have tried therapy in the past find that I am proactive in their treatment and offer a non-judgmental, supportive, and affirming environment, where clients can freely express themselves and begin their journey of self-healing.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use a creative approach to the evidence-based practices, engaging my clients in understanding the CBT relationship between thoughts, emotions and behaviors to initiate positive change to thwart the unhelpful thinking traps which keep client's stuck in a loop of behaviors that hold them back from achieving goals, moving forward and feeling more positive about themselves.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
I engage clients in self awareness of feelings and thoughts to move through emotional situations and engage in more positive interactions with others, including setting healthy emotional boundaries for more balanced and positive relationships with themselves and with others.
Psychoanalytic
I use psychoanalytic therapy with a trauma-informed lens to help my clients explore and understand how their past experiences influence their current thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I aid my clients in moving through their past experiences, crafting a new narrative and repairing their unhealed, fractured selves.
Location
Virtual sessions
In-person sessions2217 Princess Anne St, Fredericksburg, VA 22401, Suite 323
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- VirginiaLicense 0904017248