Leslie K. Dalton, Psychologist
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Leslie K. Dalton

Psychologist

6073 Arlington Boulevard Falls Church VA, 22044
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I offer a warm and safe environment within which each client and I explore concerns and facilitate the rediscovery of forgotten parts of themselves. Together we find alternative perspectives and solutions to problems that have made the client feel stuck. Our work helps facilitate an deeper connection to oneself, others, and the larger world, resulting in an increased feeling of balance and being fully alive.

My approach is integrative and holistic, based in cognitive-behavioral and interpersonal approaches and infused with mindfulness, an awareness of direct experience in the here and now which allows us to cultivate compassion and wisdom. I also use Somatic Experiencing to facilitate healing from and integration of trauma and difficult experiences.


Working together with clients, we explore the connection among emotions, physical sensations, and thoughts, making connections to and drawing strength from this vital inner wisdom. Appreciation of our internal experience leads to greater clarity, cultivation of better relationships with ourselves and others, more thoughtful action in the world, and subsequently, more satisfying decisions and outcomes. As we learn how experiences are stored in the body, we gain a deeper understanding of ourselves and we develop the opportunity to change patterns that are no longer working so that we can feel more effective in life.

Education and Training

Ph.D.

Provider Details

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Leslie K. Dalton's Expert Contributions
  • Patient privacy when it's a child being seen

    The age of consent for mental health treatment is 14; so if the child is under 14 then the therapist or psychiatrist can share information with you. If the child is 14 or older, he or she has the right to give consent (or not) for information to be shared, and the treating clinician would need the client's written permission to do so. Leslie Dalton READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

Integral Somatic Psychotherapymindfulness and meditation practicesSomatic Experiencing

Treatments

  • I have an individual therapy practice primarily focused in the following areas: trauma, anxiety, life transitions, spirituality, mind/body approaches, multicultural issues, and depression.

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Psychological Association, Virginia Psychological Association, Northern Virginia Academy of Clinical Psychologists

What do you attribute your success to?

  • My career path has always felt like more of a calling; I am interested in understanding people both as individuals and as part of the human collective. I resonate with the role of helping people heal and thrive at the highest level of health and happiness. The authentic connection that I cultivate with each client supports this process.

Hobbies / Sports

  • Yoga, kickboxing, reading, meditation, music

Leslie K. Dalton's Practice location

The Stone House

6073 Arlington Boulevard -
Falls Church, VA 22044
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New patients: 703-550-4056
www.stonehousetherapy.com

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