Dr Eva Ponder

Clinical Psychologist

“I am passionate about collaborating with people to find the empowerment and health they are seeking.”

About Me

I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in Virginia, serving clients in the District of Columbia suburbs. I provide counseling, relationship counseling, cognitive behavioral therapy, and EMDR therapy. I treat trauma, anxiety, abuse, life transitions, and chronic illness.

Approach

That commitment shapes a practical, steady way of working: sessions move at a measured pace, blending attentive listening with clear next steps. I meet with adults virtually and in Springfield and offer secure online sessions in English, creating space for both emotional processing and targeted skill practice between meetings. Assessment feedback and short, doable exercises often guide decisions so progress feels visible and manageable. People navigating chronic illness, life transitions, trauma, or relationship strain tend to find this collaborative, structured rhythm helpful.

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Basic Information

Springfield, United States

In-person & Online

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Services

Therapy begins with a meeting to understand your needs and your history. This helps us to develop a plan tailored to prioritize and work together to work toward your goals for wellness. I am able to integrate different approaches and commit to working with you in finding the best possible fit.

During the COVID-19 crisis, I am offering online consultation.

Services Offered:

Counseling
A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.
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Spiritual or Faith-Based Counseling
Counselling that integrates spiritual or religious beliefs into the therapeutic process for people who want faith to be part of their healing.
Trauma Counseling
Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.
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Relationship Counseling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.
CBT
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.
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Stress Management
Techniques and strategies for managing the body and mind's response to excessive demands, including relaxation, cognitive restructuring, and lifestyle changes.
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Guided Visualisation
A relaxation technique in which a therapist guides you through calming mental imagery to reduce stress, anxiety, or pain.
Personal Development
The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

Works With:

Adults
Elderly
Individuals
Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

Abuse
Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.
Life Transitions
Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.
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Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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Chronic Illness
A long-term health condition (e.g., diabetes, autoimmune disease, chronic pain) that persists over time and affects physical, emotional, and social well-being.
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Mood Disorder
A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.
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Relationship Issues
Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.
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Trauma
The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.
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Women's Issues
Psychological challenges more commonly experienced by women, including gender-based stress, reproductive health concerns, body image, caregiving burden, and societal expectations.

Professional Title:

Clinical Psychologist
An advanced mental health professional trained to assess and treat a wide range of difficulties, from anxiety and depression to trauma and complex conditions.