Rouguiyatou Toure, LCSW — Therapist in Virginia

Hi there, I'm Rouguiyatou!

I am a First-Generation, multilingual therapist specializing in supporting children, adolescents, and families through trauma, anxiety, emotional regulation challenges, life transitions, and relationship struggles. I primarily work with children and teens, while also supporting some adults navigating trauma, attachment wounds.

My focus

Over the years, I've supported children, teens, adults, and families navigating trauma, identity, family dynamics, anxiety, and depression. I'm multilingual (French, English, Wolof, Fulah, Spanish) and have experience working with immigrant and refugee populations and the Military.

My approach

My approach integrates play therapy, trauma-informed care, attachment-based therapy, and family therapy when helpful to support a child or teen’s healing within their family system. I help young clients express what words cannot always capture, build emotional awareness, strengthen coping skills, and reconnect with their own resilience.

My communication style

My communication style is warm, honest, and collaborative. I believe in creating a space where you feel heard, respected, and comfortable being yourself. I communicate with compassion while also being direct, because I believe clear and honest feedback can support meaningful growth and lasting change.

My journey to mental healthcare

I became a therapist because I genuinely enjoy helping individuals navigate life's challenges and discover their strengths. I am passionate about providing a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to create meaningful change.

My goals for you

I work collaboratively with clients to set clear, realistic goals based on their unique needs and values. Together, we track progress, adjust our approach as needed, and use evidence-based strategies to build practical skills, increase insight, and create lasting, meaningful change.

Our first session

I support children, teens, and families navigating trauma, life transitions, anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, attachment wounds, and family conflict. Whether your child is struggling with big feelings or your family system needs more harmony and healing, I provide a compassionate, culturally aware space to explore it all.

I identify as...

Female
Black or African American
Muslim

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Play Therapy

Attachment-based

Motivational Interviewing

Sandplay

Trauma Focused

+ 7 more

Focus populations

BIPOC

First Gen American/Immigrant Parents

LGBTQIA+

Military/Veterans

Racial Justice

+ 5 more

Therapy types

Family Therapy
Individual Therapy

Ages served

Children
Minors
Preteens
Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Arlo (Cigna)
Centivo

+ 11 more

Languages spoken

English, French, Spanish

Education

Master of Science in Social Work (MSSW) from George Mason University and a Masters of Arts (MA) in International Human Rights from University of Denver.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Rouguiyatou Toure