Cecilia Esquivel, LCSW-C

Cecilia Esquivel , LCSW -C
Psychotherapy for individuals, couples and families

UPDATED - JULY 2024:

I currently have a waiting list for NEW clients. Please email to inquire.

Tengo una lista de espera para NUEVOS pacientes. Sírvase enviar su consulta por email.

 ​Until further notice, I have transitioned my practice to Telehealth sessions only.

During these stressful times of uncertainty, it is normal for all of us to experience increased levels of stress, anxiety and depression. Please seek help from health and mental health professionals, who are especially trained to assist you.

National Health Resources

• World Health Organization
  
• U.S. Center for Disease Control​
• American Psychological Association
  
• Recomendaciones de APA para manejar la ansiedad
  
• Manejo emocional del miedo
  

Resources for Drug/Alcohol Addiction and Recovery

• Washington Area Intergroup Association Online Meeting List
  
• Instructions for downloading the AA app
  
• Recovery Research Institute Online/Digital Recovery Support Services Graphic
  

Crisis Intervention Hotlines

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
  
• National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
  
• National Sexual Assault Online Hotline Crisis Link: 703-527-4077
  

Grounding/Calming Resources

• 70 Productivity Tips: Perfect for those of us who’re struggling to concentrate while working from home
  
• 5 Ways to Ground Yourself When Anxiety Hits: Tried and true grounding exercises from a clinical psychologist
  
• “Study Says Making Art Reduces Stress”: Get your creative juices flowing while you’re stuck at home
  
• #CheckInWithMe: This forum from The Mighty offers social support for when you’re feeling rough
  
• Medical Trauma PTSD: Is the Coronavirus bringing up trauma symptoms and memories? Get more info about Medical Trauma PTSD and how to soothe it
  
• “10 Amazing Breathing Exercises for Relaxation”: Try these out between tasks, before sleep, or whenever you like!
  
• Planet Fitness will be offering free, 20-minute workout sessions via Facebook Live daily at 7 PM
  
• The Mighty: mental health articles and affirming posts for self-help
  

Yoga and Meditation Resources

• Sun and Moon Yoga Studio
  
• Radiance Yoga
  
• Ease Yoga & Cafe in Alexandria is offering at least two daily full-length yoga classes in several styles, including flow, gentle, and yin on their YouTube channel at no charge
  
• Tara Brach: Weekly meditation classes and more
  
• Flow to Fit Yoga is offering stress management tips, breathing techniques, guided meditation etc.
  
• Insight Meditation Community of Washington (IMCW)
  

For Postpartum Mothers

• The Mom Support Group
  

For Parents to Help with Explaining COVID-19 to Children

• Child Mind Institute Talking to Kids About the Coronavirus
  
• Child Mind Institute en Español
  
• CDC Talking with children about Coronavirus
  
• Dave the Dog is Worried About Coronavirus
  
• Alexandria Children’s Theatre is starting a free daily story time video on the YouTube
  

Fun Things to Pass the Time

• National Zoo Webcams
  
• Livestream the Metropolitan Opera
  
• The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
  
• Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra
  

Useful Mobile Apps

• DailyOM: Helps to set daily goals and will remind you. Allows you to process how you feel that day and write in a journal.
  
• Impulse App – helps to note impulses and help with managing and recognizing them
  
• Headspace – Helps with guided imagery/meditation and allows you to write about and process difficult thoughts/feelings.
  
• Reflectly– journaling app to reflect on your day
  
• Sanity & Self – helps you to stay well with yourself during difficult times
  
• I am – Helps with positive affirmations and allows for pop up reminders of selected affirmations​
• CBT-i coach – helps with sleeping better and with insomnia and techniques for combatting it
  
• Woebot – virtual “personal life coach” to help think and feel better.
  
• The Mighty – mental health articles and affirming posts for self-help