Child and Family Therapy in Arlington, Virginia.
Supporting children, parents, and families through anxiety, emotional challenges, and life transitions such as divorce and separation.
Amare’s Vision
A culture in which WE ALL care for young children’s social-emotional health with the SAME HIGH STANDARDS as their medical health.
Amare’s Mission
To cultivate the highest standards for young children’s social-emotional wellbeing, and for the adults and professionals who support them.
Dr. Diana Bermudez
Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia, Doctor in Counseling, Registered Art Therapist, trained in play therapy, Children’s Yoga Instructor…
Welcome To Amare
Counseling and Education!
PARENT COACHING
Parent coaching techniques to manage different challenges
FAMILY PSYCHOTERAPY
Improve unhealthy emotions, thoughts and behaviors, by exploring together the underlying causes, and creating enhanced skills and connections
PSYCHOTERAPY FOR
INDIVIDUAL ADULTS
Combination of art therapy, cognitive-behavior therapy, and mindfulness.
KIDS GROUPS
Parent coaching techniques to manage different challenges
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Trainings and workshops to strengthen your clinical practice.
PARENT RESOURCES
Tools and guidance to support your child at home.
Client Reviews
Anonymous Single Mother
“Your compassionate way of explaining mindfulness with our children and ourselves is great. It really gave me ideas to put into action on a daily basis. This world needs more inputs like yours.”
Anonymous Father of Two
“We still talk about you often and employ many of the skills you taught us. We even have two of the posters we made with you on our door so we look at them every day as leaving our house as a wonderful reminder of our work with you!”
Anonymous Divorced Mother
“Thank you Dr. Bermúdez! I have learned to take care of myself and my 5 year-old son so gracefully thanks to you, for a few years now.”
A family-centered and
culturally responsive approach
Amare Center works with both children and parents to create meaningful, long-term change. We consider each child’s emotional, cultural, and developmental context to provide personalized and effective support.
Services for professionals.
We also support educators and early childhood professionals through consultation and training focused on emotional development and mental health in children.
Frequently asked questions
Children can benefit from therapy at different ages depending on their emotional and developmental needs.
If emotional or behavioral challenges are affecting daily life, therapy can help provide support and tools.
Yes, parent involvement is an important part of the process and helps reinforce progress at home.
Get support for your child and family
If you’re concerned about your child’s emotional well-being, we’re here to help.
More joy for you
and your family
