Maryland · Washington, DC
Learn. Heal. Grow.
Bilingual, culturally responsive therapy for children, teens, adults, and families, a solo practice built on trust, collaboration, and real change.
Bilingual
English & Spanish
LCPC Licensed
MD & DC
Virtual & In-Person
Flexible sessions
Free Consult
15 minutes, no cost
Welcome to The Therapy Factory
Starting therapy takes courage. Here, you will find a calm, confidential space where your story is heard without judgment and your goals guide every step. Whether you are seeking support for yourself, your child, or your family, you do not have to navigate it alone.
— Reina Arevalo, LCPC
What Guides Us
Our Mission
To provide accessible, compassionate, and culturally affirming mental health services that empower individuals to heal, grow, and thrive.
We are especially committed to supporting BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) and historically underserved communities by reducing barriers to care and fostering an inclusive environment where every person feels seen, respected, and valued.
Our Vision
A community where everyone has equitable access to high-quality mental health care that honors each person's unique culture, identity, experiences, and values.
Through cultural humility, inclusivity, social justice, and community collaboration, we strive to create a safe and welcoming space where individuals feel seen, heard, respected, and empowered on their journey toward healing and holistic well-being.
Who We Are
A solo practice, deeply personal by design.
The Therapy Factory is led by Reina Arevalo, LCPC, a bilingual clinician offering warm, individualized care to clients across Maryland and Washington, DC.
Warm & collaborative
Empathy and unconditional positive regard anchor every session, a place to be truly heard.
Tailored to you
Care is shaped around your goals, symptoms, and story never a template.
Culturally responsive
Bilingual (English/Spanish) support that honors your identity, family, and lived experience.
Specialties
Support across the lifespan.
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Anxiety is more than everyday stress or worry. It can feel like your mind is constantly racing, your body is always on alert, or you're expecting something to go wrong even when there isn't an immediate threat. Anxiety may affect your sleep, relationships, work, school, or your ability to enjoy everyday life. In therapy, we work together to understand what is fueling your anxiety, identify patterns that keep it going, and develop practical coping skills. You'll learn ways to calm your nervous system, challenge unhelpful thoughts, build confidence, and respond to life's challenges with greater ease.
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Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can impact much more than attention. It may affect organization, time management, motivation, emotional regulation, and daily routines. Many people with ADHD struggle with feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, or misunderstood. Therapy provides a supportive space to better understand how your brain works while developing personalized strategies that fit your lifestyle. Together, we'll build practical tools to improve focus, manage responsibilities, reduce stress, strengthen self-esteem, and work with your strengths rather than against them.
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Depression is more than feeling sad. It can leave you feeling exhausted, disconnected, hopeless, or unable to find joy in activities you once enjoyed. It may also affect your motivation, concentration, sleep, appetite, and relationships. Therapy offers a compassionate, nonjudgmental space to explore what you're experiencing and begin moving toward healing. Together, we'll identify contributing factors, develop healthy coping strategies, reconnect with your values and strengths, and gradually restore hope, purpose, and emotional well-being.
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Trauma can result from a single overwhelming event or from ongoing experiences that leave lasting emotional and physical effects. You may experience anxiety, intrusive memories, emotional numbness, difficulty trusting others, or feeling constantly on edge. Therapy is designed to help you process these experiences at a pace that feels safe and manageable. Together, we'll work to reduce the impact of trauma, strengthen coping skills, rebuild a sense of safety, and help you move forward without your past continuing to define your present.
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Grief is a natural response to loss, but it looks different for everyone. Whether you've lost a loved one, experienced the end of a relationship, faced a major life change, or are grieving another significant loss, the emotions can be overwhelming and unpredictable. Therapy provides a supportive place to process your feelings without pressure or judgment. Together, we'll honor your experience, navigate the many emotions that come with grief, develop healthy ways to cope, and find meaningful ways to move forward while carrying your memories with you.
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Major life changes—even positive ones—can bring uncertainty, stress, and emotional challenges. Starting a new job, becoming a parent, moving, ending a relationship, retiring, or adjusting to a new stage of life can leave you feeling overwhelmed or unsure of your next steps. Therapy can help you navigate these transitions with greater clarity and confidence. Together, we'll explore your concerns, strengthen your resilience, clarify your goals, and develop strategies to help you adapt and thrive through change.
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School can present academic, social, and emotional pressures that affect students of all ages. Difficulties with motivation, test anxiety, concentration, peer relationships, time management, or balancing responsibilities can make school feel overwhelming. Therapy provides a supportive environment to explore these challenges while building practical skills for success. Together, we'll strengthen coping strategies, improve confidence, develop healthy study and organizational habits, manage stress, and help you feel more capable both inside and outside the classroom.
Who We Serve
Individuals, children, and families together.
Whether you're navigating anxiety on your own, supporting a child through a hard season, or repairing a family dynamic, we meet you where you are.
What People Are Saying
“Reina worked with my daughter for the past two years (from age 6 to 8) on various methods to cope with her anxiety and ADHD. My daughter, and our family as a whole, has benefitted from the toolkit they built together to reference during challenging times. Reina was an effective therapist, but my daughter also truly enjoyed their time together.
From my perspective as a parent, she was always open to hearing how things were going and happy to focus on specific topics that my daughter may not have brought up, but I knew were impacting her.
My daughter is doing well enough to pause therapy for now, but I would definitely recommend working with Reina to any families needing similar support for their young children.”
— Former Parent
“I've been in therapy with Reina Arevalo for a year now, and she has been vital in my mental health journey. From our very first session, she created a safe, non-judgmental space where I felt comfortable opening up about my struggles. She listens intently, offers thoughtful insights, and uses practical tools that have helped me manage my anxiety and improve my overall well-being.
What I appreciate most is her genuine care and empathy. Her approach is both compassionate and professional, which makes a huge difference. I've seen real progress in my personal and professional life since starting therapy with her, and I always leave our sessions feeling lighter and more focused.
I will never be able to fully express in words the depth of my gratitude for Reina. If you or anyone you know is looking for a therapist, I highly recommend her. For me, she has been everything I could have hoped for in a therapist and more.”
— Former Parent
“I just wanted to share how vital you’ve been in my mental health journey. You have always created a safe, non-judgmental space where I felt comfortable opening up about my struggles. You listen intently, offer thoughtful insights, and use practical tools that have helped me manage my anxiety and improve my overall well-being.”
— Former Parent
Ready to take the first step?
Reach out for a free 15-minute consultation. We'll listen, answer your questions, and help you find the right path forward.