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Denise Studeny
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fairfax, VA 22030
Not accepting new clients
Currently accepting new clients. Often times life experiences can change our view of the world and impact life in a way that stops us from experiencing peace and joy. I believe we can all change and heal to create the life we want. I have over 20 years of experience working in child welfare, substance abuse, mental health and juvenile justice, witnessing resilience that emerges when people have a safe space to share their story and learn new skills to navigate life.
Currently accepting new clients. Often times life experiences can change our view of the world and impact life in a way that stops us from experiencing peace and joy. I believe we can all change and heal to create the life we want. I have over 20 years of experience working in child welfare, substance abuse, mental health and juvenile justice, witnessing resilience that emerges when people have a safe space to share their story and learn new skills to navigate life.
(571) 496-9515 View (571) 496-9515
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Larkin Hill
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Fairfax, VA 22030  (Online Only)
Dr. Hill has experience in providing therapy to individuals, couples, and families with Child-Relationship issues; ADHD; oppositional; depression; anxiety and divorce; Individuals and couples alike, dealing with but not limited to career changes, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and post traumatic stress disorders. Dr. Hill is willing to integrate biblical faith-based questions and perspectives into the counseling setting if requested by the client.
Dr. Hill has experience in providing therapy to individuals, couples, and families with Child-Relationship issues; ADHD; oppositional; depression; anxiety and divorce; Individuals and couples alike, dealing with but not limited to career changes, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and post traumatic stress disorders. Dr. Hill is willing to integrate biblical faith-based questions and perspectives into the counseling setting if requested by the client.
(540) 518-0302 View (540) 518-0302
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Michelle Reeves
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW
Verified Verified
Fairfax, VA 22030
Life can sometimes be messy, challenging, and just plain hard. My mission is to support, uplift, and meet each individual where they are. I have experience helping children, adolescents, and adults navigate a variety of challenges, including anxiety, depression, self-harm, loss, and difficult life transitions. I strive to create a safe environment where clients of all ages feel comfortable and at ease.
Life can sometimes be messy, challenging, and just plain hard. My mission is to support, uplift, and meet each individual where they are. I have experience helping children, adolescents, and adults navigate a variety of challenges, including anxiety, depression, self-harm, loss, and difficult life transitions. I strive to create a safe environment where clients of all ages feel comfortable and at ease.
(571) 556-6386 View (571) 556-6386
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Kelly Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CSAC, CCPS-C
Verified Verified
Fairfax, VA 22030
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in VA who believes that each of us has inner strength to help us cope with life’s struggles. My passion for working with others has been life long and my desire to help others is my greatest gift. I am passionate about helping those who are struggling with addictions, couples and/or spouses whose relationships have been affected by infidelity, and those who have gone through or are going through the process of separation and/or divorce. My goal as a therapist is to help my clients begin the recovery process to repair their marriages or learn to live healthy lives as separate individuals.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in VA who believes that each of us has inner strength to help us cope with life’s struggles. My passion for working with others has been life long and my desire to help others is my greatest gift. I am passionate about helping those who are struggling with addictions, couples and/or spouses whose relationships have been affected by infidelity, and those who have gone through or are going through the process of separation and/or divorce. My goal as a therapist is to help my clients begin the recovery process to repair their marriages or learn to live healthy lives as separate individuals.
(703) 991-4012 View (703) 991-4012
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Tanya K Hull
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RPT-S
Verified Verified
Fairfax, VA 22030
I am a clinical supervisor for LPC residents, and supervisor for play therapy certification to become an RPT. A strong focus in family systems and internal family systems. I actively include parents and families in the treatment process. Also, a specialty with adults suffering from depression, anxiety, and trauma. I pull from treatment protocols that include CBT, Play Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and EMDR. I have a background in substance abuse counseling and value meeting a client where they are in strengths and struggles. I value a safe therapeutic environment and strong therapeutic relationship for success in therapy.
I am a clinical supervisor for LPC residents, and supervisor for play therapy certification to become an RPT. A strong focus in family systems and internal family systems. I actively include parents and families in the treatment process. Also, a specialty with adults suffering from depression, anxiety, and trauma. I pull from treatment protocols that include CBT, Play Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and EMDR. I have a background in substance abuse counseling and value meeting a client where they are in strengths and struggles. I value a safe therapeutic environment and strong therapeutic relationship for success in therapy.
(571) 749-2948 View (571) 749-2948
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Alexandria Harz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fairfax, VA 22030
If you are feeling disconnected, helpless, or stuck, I can assist you in changing the patterns and ways of relating which might be holding you back. By prioritizing your sense of safety, welcoming heavy emotions, and guiding you to meet/heal unknown parts of yourself or your partner, you can gain freedom from the patterns in which you feel trapped. I work with individuals and couples, supporting them to understand the ways they manage stress through retreating inward and shutting down, or turning outwards for connection and validation. From there, I help clients to better understand who they are and what they need.
If you are feeling disconnected, helpless, or stuck, I can assist you in changing the patterns and ways of relating which might be holding you back. By prioritizing your sense of safety, welcoming heavy emotions, and guiding you to meet/heal unknown parts of yourself or your partner, you can gain freedom from the patterns in which you feel trapped. I work with individuals and couples, supporting them to understand the ways they manage stress through retreating inward and shutting down, or turning outwards for connection and validation. From there, I help clients to better understand who they are and what they need.
(571) 200-8459 View (571) 200-8459
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James A Dunbar III
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LICSW, MA
Verified Verified
Fairfax, VA 22030  (Online Only)
Have you been feeling stuck? Anxious? Maybe you have been feeling a little down or out of sorts. Has there been less interest in the things you enjoy? Or maybe you have been a bit overwhelmed or irritable and feeling disconnected. I am here to help by using a compassionate, open-minded approach to provide you with the assistance and support you need to help with depression, anxiety, stress and life events. I understand the value of having a healthy body, a clear mind, and a strong spirit.
Have you been feeling stuck? Anxious? Maybe you have been feeling a little down or out of sorts. Has there been less interest in the things you enjoy? Or maybe you have been a bit overwhelmed or irritable and feeling disconnected. I am here to help by using a compassionate, open-minded approach to provide you with the assistance and support you need to help with depression, anxiety, stress and life events. I understand the value of having a healthy body, a clear mind, and a strong spirit.
(571) 496-9738 View (571) 496-9738
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Jessica Hughes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Fairfax, VA 22030  (Online Only)
Are you struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, or depression? Is it starting to impact your relationships and your overall well-being? Together we can figure out what's not working and come up with an effective plan to help you feel better! I believe change happens when people are given the guidance and tools needed to draw on their own strengths.Therapy can seem intimidating and overwhelming but totally worth it if you find the right therapist! I strive to provide an environment of compassion, empathy, and support to help individuals overcome obstacles in order to move forward and thrive on their life journey.
Are you struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, or depression? Is it starting to impact your relationships and your overall well-being? Together we can figure out what's not working and come up with an effective plan to help you feel better! I believe change happens when people are given the guidance and tools needed to draw on their own strengths.Therapy can seem intimidating and overwhelming but totally worth it if you find the right therapist! I strive to provide an environment of compassion, empathy, and support to help individuals overcome obstacles in order to move forward and thrive on their life journey.
(757) 792-8198 View (757) 792-8198
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Michael M. Fahmy
Resident in Counseling, MA
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Fairfax, VA 22030
Dealing with significant losses, feeling trapped, or uncertain about handling emotions? Adjusting to changes can be difficult; life's trials may bring exhaustion and stress. With training in EMDR therapy, I am here to guide you through these times.
Dealing with significant losses, feeling trapped, or uncertain about handling emotions? Adjusting to changes can be difficult; life's trials may bring exhaustion and stress. With training in EMDR therapy, I am here to guide you through these times.
(571) 946-6098 View (571) 946-6098
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Caitlin Wordham
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Fairfax, VA 22030
Not accepting new clients
Beginning your therapy journey can be daunting, but it can also be exciting. I'm here to help you start on the path to regaining ownership and control over your life. I believe in the importance of finding your own voice, discovering and embracing your authenticity, and developing greater awareness that empowers us, and it can begin here. Whatever your needs are, together we will strive to meet those needs in a supportive, caring, non-judgmental space, while effectively addressing your therapeutic goals. I am passionate about therapy, and equally passionate about your therapy journey being safe, effective, and true to who you are.
Beginning your therapy journey can be daunting, but it can also be exciting. I'm here to help you start on the path to regaining ownership and control over your life. I believe in the importance of finding your own voice, discovering and embracing your authenticity, and developing greater awareness that empowers us, and it can begin here. Whatever your needs are, together we will strive to meet those needs in a supportive, caring, non-judgmental space, while effectively addressing your therapeutic goals. I am passionate about therapy, and equally passionate about your therapy journey being safe, effective, and true to who you are.
(571) 568-8372 View (571) 568-8372
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Felecia Wilson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CSAC, ACS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Fairfax, VA 22030
Waitlist for new clients
Do you feel stuck, unhappy or anxious, unsure about your decisions and unable to take action? Do you question who you are or the relationships around you? Do you need hope and healing? I can help. My intention is to understand your experience and work with you to develop a plan, addressing the issues you believe are important we establish what works. I have over 15 years experience in the behavioral health field working with adult, teens and families. I work one on one with individuals who are concerned about women's issues, stress, insecurities, anxiety/depression and relationships and couples addressing communication & conflict
Do you feel stuck, unhappy or anxious, unsure about your decisions and unable to take action? Do you question who you are or the relationships around you? Do you need hope and healing? I can help. My intention is to understand your experience and work with you to develop a plan, addressing the issues you believe are important we establish what works. I have over 15 years experience in the behavioral health field working with adult, teens and families. I work one on one with individuals who are concerned about women's issues, stress, insecurities, anxiety/depression and relationships and couples addressing communication & conflict
(804) 538-3779 View (804) 538-3779
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Leannah Farbotko
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Fairfax, VA 22030
“Should you shield the valleys from the windstorms, you would never see the beauty of their canyons.” - Dr. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross. It takes courage to embrace the healing process, so I would like to say thank you for taking this first step in finding support. It is my honor to help my clients process life transitions including major changes and loss. As a certified Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) provider, I have walked alongside trauma survivors who have experienced abandonment, abuse, neglect, grief, and domestic violence.
“Should you shield the valleys from the windstorms, you would never see the beauty of their canyons.” - Dr. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross. It takes courage to embrace the healing process, so I would like to say thank you for taking this first step in finding support. It is my honor to help my clients process life transitions including major changes and loss. As a certified Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) provider, I have walked alongside trauma survivors who have experienced abandonment, abuse, neglect, grief, and domestic violence.
(571) 520-0873 View (571) 520-0873
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Stephanie Hall Rutledge
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC, ACS
Verified Verified
Fairfax, VA 22030
In addition to maintaining a clinical practice, I am chair and professor in the Department of Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Emory & Henry. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, specializing in grief counseling, trauma work, relationship concerns, and family conflict. I am an LGBTQ+ affirmative therapist. I am also trained in experiential modalities including Equine Assisted Psychotherapy and EMDR. Please reach out if you would like to schedule a quick call to see if we would be a good team!
In addition to maintaining a clinical practice, I am chair and professor in the Department of Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Emory & Henry. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, specializing in grief counseling, trauma work, relationship concerns, and family conflict. I am an LGBTQ+ affirmative therapist. I am also trained in experiential modalities including Equine Assisted Psychotherapy and EMDR. Please reach out if you would like to schedule a quick call to see if we would be a good team!
(571) 506-6491 View (571) 506-6491
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Sarah Briggs
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RPTS
Verified Verified
Fairfax, VA 22030
I provide therapy to clients of all ages experiencing a variety of issues. All of my clients, regardless of age, are experiencing stress in some form or another. In children, the impact of the stressors may increase their anxiety, depression, physical complaints, behavioral issues, and/or difficulty functioning in school. In adults, these stressors can contribute to mood instability, struggles with functioning, family conflict, decrease in work productivity, and/or relationship issues. My approach to all of these issues is uniquely tailored to the needs of each of my clients.
I provide therapy to clients of all ages experiencing a variety of issues. All of my clients, regardless of age, are experiencing stress in some form or another. In children, the impact of the stressors may increase their anxiety, depression, physical complaints, behavioral issues, and/or difficulty functioning in school. In adults, these stressors can contribute to mood instability, struggles with functioning, family conflict, decrease in work productivity, and/or relationship issues. My approach to all of these issues is uniquely tailored to the needs of each of my clients.
(703) 372-9131 View (703) 372-9131
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Julianne Schnepp
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fairfax, VA 22030
Not accepting new clients
My approach is strengths-based and collaborative, and I pull from a variety of therapy models including DBT, attachment-based, family systems, and narrative therapy.
I believe that everyone deserves a space to feel heard as they navigate in a new direction, away from feeling disconnected, stuck, and isolated. I will collaborate with you by helping you identify and shift negative or limiting perceptions, in order to create room instead for empowering perspectives that can better serve you going forward. I provide a safe, supportive, and warm environment as you begin to face whatever obstacles that initially brought you to therapy, and help you manage the conflicting feelings that often accompany this process.
My approach is strengths-based and collaborative, and I pull from a variety of therapy models including DBT, attachment-based, family systems, and narrative therapy.
I believe that everyone deserves a space to feel heard as they navigate in a new direction, away from feeling disconnected, stuck, and isolated. I will collaborate with you by helping you identify and shift negative or limiting perceptions, in order to create room instead for empowering perspectives that can better serve you going forward. I provide a safe, supportive, and warm environment as you begin to face whatever obstacles that initially brought you to therapy, and help you manage the conflicting feelings that often accompany this process.
(571) 536-2474 View (571) 536-2474
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The Royal Care Counseling Services, LLC.
LPC Intern
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fairfax, VA 22030
Mental health is a journey, and sometimes it can be a challenging one, especially if you are not sure where to begin. However, you do not have to travel on this journey alone. I believe in the power of collaboration and I would be honored to work with you. Together we can work through life’s challenges and find ways to overcome them. Guided by empathy and a commitment to foster positive change, it is important for me to create a safe, supportive, as well as a non-judgmental space where you will feel heard, understood, and empowered while you navigate through your feelings and experiences.
Mental health is a journey, and sometimes it can be a challenging one, especially if you are not sure where to begin. However, you do not have to travel on this journey alone. I believe in the power of collaboration and I would be honored to work with you. Together we can work through life’s challenges and find ways to overcome them. Guided by empathy and a commitment to foster positive change, it is important for me to create a safe, supportive, as well as a non-judgmental space where you will feel heard, understood, and empowered while you navigate through your feelings and experiences.
(571) 506-0866 View (571) 506-0866
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Callen Jones
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, ATR
Verified Verified
Fairfax, VA 22030
At times we may feel unheard, lost, or in need of a return home to self. You may be seeking a calming, stable space to explore self or a grounding source of support for yourself or your child. It can be difficult to seek help, but I am here to remind you of the courage it takes to make this vulnerable step. My name is Callen and I am dedicated to creating a place for your story to be held and seen through a lens of empathy and empowerment. I often define therapy as a process of welcoming home parts of self that have been set aside or forgotten. It is through this process that an integrated and compassionate self can be reborn.
At times we may feel unheard, lost, or in need of a return home to self. You may be seeking a calming, stable space to explore self or a grounding source of support for yourself or your child. It can be difficult to seek help, but I am here to remind you of the courage it takes to make this vulnerable step. My name is Callen and I am dedicated to creating a place for your story to be held and seen through a lens of empathy and empowerment. I often define therapy as a process of welcoming home parts of self that have been set aside or forgotten. It is through this process that an integrated and compassionate self can be reborn.
(571) 462-6289 View (571) 462-6289
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Marianne G Shirilla
Marriage & Family Therapist, MAMFC, LMFT, LPC-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fairfax, VA 22030
I have an MA in Marriage and Family Counseling and have 30+ years of experience.
Life is unpredictable. It often takes unexpected twists and turns making you feel helpless and powerless. Marital communication challenges, trauma, infidelity, death, divorce, life transitions, and parenting challenges are a few examples of what you may be experiencing. I can help you. Take the first step. I believe my compassion, experience and straightforwardness working in collaboration with your willingness and motivation to change is a dynamic combination. Each client is unique. You only have one life. Don't waste another day. Take the first step towards your healing and a brighter, healthier future. I can help you.
I have an MA in Marriage and Family Counseling and have 30+ years of experience.
Life is unpredictable. It often takes unexpected twists and turns making you feel helpless and powerless. Marital communication challenges, trauma, infidelity, death, divorce, life transitions, and parenting challenges are a few examples of what you may be experiencing. I can help you. Take the first step. I believe my compassion, experience and straightforwardness working in collaboration with your willingness and motivation to change is a dynamic combination. Each client is unique. You only have one life. Don't waste another day. Take the first step towards your healing and a brighter, healthier future. I can help you.
(571) 946-2848 View (571) 946-2848
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Sarah Dowd
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MSW, CSAC
Verified Verified
Fairfax, VA 22030
I work with individuals that really want help in re-building their lives after some sort of personal or family crisis.
Need help changing your life? I am the type of therapist for those individuals that don't have tons of time to figure out their past life issues. Through assessments, I am able to develop and implement a future focused plan with clear goals and an estimated timeframe for achievement. I am more of a non-traditional therapist & most of my clients have tried and failed at more traditional clinical therapy. My clients are usually referred by word of mouth as a last resort in hopes to establish major life change.
I work with individuals that really want help in re-building their lives after some sort of personal or family crisis.
Need help changing your life? I am the type of therapist for those individuals that don't have tons of time to figure out their past life issues. Through assessments, I am able to develop and implement a future focused plan with clear goals and an estimated timeframe for achievement. I am more of a non-traditional therapist & most of my clients have tried and failed at more traditional clinical therapy. My clients are usually referred by word of mouth as a last resort in hopes to establish major life change.
(571) 489-0425 View (571) 489-0425
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Laura Wakefield
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fairfax, VA 22030
I support individuals and couples by using the science of attachment to make sense of important relationships. My role is to help you to organize your life experiences and emotions so you can better understand your patterns/needs for connection and then find more satisfying ways to share and relate to loved ones. I work to help you make sense of your emotions, especially the vulnerabilities, misunderstandings, protections, and hurts that underpin your experience and often drive your behavior or responses. From there, I can support you to create more satisfying relationships, abundant self-work, clear boundaries, and emotional calm.
I support individuals and couples by using the science of attachment to make sense of important relationships. My role is to help you to organize your life experiences and emotions so you can better understand your patterns/needs for connection and then find more satisfying ways to share and relate to loved ones. I work to help you make sense of your emotions, especially the vulnerabilities, misunderstandings, protections, and hurts that underpin your experience and often drive your behavior or responses. From there, I can support you to create more satisfying relationships, abundant self-work, clear boundaries, and emotional calm.
(571) 200-5220 View (571) 200-5220
Family Therapy

What do family therapists do?

A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.

How long does therapy for families take to work?

Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.

How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?

You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.

Is therapy for families effective?

Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.