The Wise Family, Counseling & Assessment

Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today

1 Endorsed

2850 Eisenhower Avenue, Suite 310, Alexandria, VA 22314

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The Wise Family specializes in helping worried kids, stressed-out teens, over-scheduled adults and the families who love them. Is your child having trouble making friends, paying attention in school, or managing big feelings? Does your teen seem moody, distant, and unhappy? Are you finding that your family is having constant battles or struggling to get along on a day to day basis? Worrying about children and teens makes family life that much harder. And when a member of your family is suffering, everyone suffers.

Our experienced professional team focuses on strengthening connections between children & their families with essential knowledge, tools, and resources. Our strategies include individual and group counseling, play-based therapy, assessment, executive-function training, and professional and parent development. We also offer body image & substance use support.

The only way to know if The Wise Family is a good fit for your family is to come in for a session. Most people have a good sense of whether our practice is the right fit to help them within the first two sessions. We invite you to explore our website to see our faces, gain a good sense of our practice philosophies and find out about our services.

Call or Email The Wise Family, Counseling & Assessment now for a free 15 minute consultation - (571) 458-1550

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

The Wise Family, Counseling, Assessment & PC

2850 Eisenhower Avenue

Suite 310

Alexandria, VA 22314

(571) 458-1550

The Wise Family, Counseling, Assessment & PC

150 South Washington Street

Suite 202

Falls Church, VA 22046

Telehealth sessions are available for clients. Clients may also be seen in-person at our offices. Add'l cleaning procedures have been added.

I specialize in Child and Family Conflict

$155 Per Session

I see individuals, families and groups

Let's Connect (571) 458-1550

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

The Wise Family, Counseling, Assessment & PC

2850 Eisenhower Avenue

Suite 310

Alexandria, VA 22314

(571) 458-1550

The Wise Family, Counseling, Assessment & PC

150 South Washington Street

Suite 202

Falls Church, VA 22046

Telehealth sessions are available for clients. Clients may also be seen in-person at our offices. Add'l cleaning procedures have been added.

I specialize in Child and Family Conflict

$155 Per Session

I see individuals, families and groups

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $155
Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

We are preferred providers with Tricare but we are not partnered with any insurance companies.

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (571) 458-1550

The Wise Family, Counseling & Assessment

Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC

We are preferred providers with Tricare but we are not partnered with any insurance companies.

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (571) 458-1550

The Wise Family, Counseling & Assessment

Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC

Qualifications

Licensed Professional Counselor: Amy F Parks

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Virginia / 0701006160 Amy F Parks

Counseling and Family Consulting Services designed to inspire the growth of WISE Families.

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (571) 458-1550

The Wise Family, Counseling & Assessment

Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC

Counseling and Family Consulting Services designed to inspire the growth of WISE Families.

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (571) 458-1550

The Wise Family, Counseling & Assessment

Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Child
Family Conflict

Expertise

ADHD
Anxiety
Behavioral Issues
Bisexual
Depression
Divorce
Drug Abuse
Education and Learning Disabilities
Grief
Lesbian
LGBTQ+
Mood Disorders
Parenting
Peer Relationships
Relationship Issues
School Issues
Self Esteem
Self-Harming
Sleep or Insomnia
Stress
Suicidal Ideation
Teen Violence
Testing and Evaluation

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The Wise Family, Counseling & Assessment

Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC

Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (571) 458-1550

The Wise Family, Counseling & Assessment

Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC

Endorsement

Lauren Fisher

Psychologist, PsyD

Client Focus

Age

Toddler ,

Children (6 to 10) ,

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Family ,

Group

I also speak

Spanish

Age

Toddler ,

Children (6 to 10) ,

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Family ,

Group

I also speak

Spanish

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Attachment-based
Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Culturally Sensitive
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
EMDR
Family Systems
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Play Therapy
Sandplay

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The Wise Family, Counseling & Assessment

Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC

Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (571) 458-1550

The Wise Family, Counseling & Assessment

Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC

Groups

Teen Talk Group

Hosted by

Amy F Parks

This is a weekly group for teens who want to connect with other teens and receive support as they process a variety of stressors. Group sessions are tailored to address specific issues raised by group members. The biggest result group members will experience is being able to gain perspective and improve their ability to manage distress through an environment of peer acceptance and exploration of practical coping strategies. Held virtually at this time. https://bit.ly/2LXcgTr

Expertise

Anxiety

Child

Coping Skills

Age

Teen

Session Cost

$50-$350

Group Meets

Every Thu 5 P.M. - 6 P.M.

Location

2850 Eisenhower Avenue

Alexandria, VA 22314

Email Amy F Parks about this group or call - (571) 458-1550

Calm and Clear Substance Support Group for Teens

Hosted by

Amy F Parks

The Wise Family is offering an ongoing, co-ed group focused on supporting teens 14-17 struggling with the challenges that substance use and associated mental health symptoms cause. This group will be facilitated by Resident in Counseling, Cleo Chalk, and is a harm reduction group. Participants will focus on reducing reliance on substances, learning about mental health, and inner resource management/coping skill development.

Expertise

Substance Use

Types of Therapy

Dialectical Behavior (DBT)

Age

Teen

Group Meets

Every Mon 6 P.M. - 7:15 P.M.

Location

The Wise Family

2850 Eisenhower Avenue

Suite 310

Alexandria, VA 22314

Email Amy F Parks about this group or call - (571) 458-1550

Confidence Code for Girls Book Club

Hosted by

Amy F Parks

Get ready to start feeling every bit the strong, smart, talented girl that you are! Using the book “The Confidence Code For Girls” by Katty Kay and Clair Shipman, and the accompanying journal this group will support pre-teens (3rd – 6th grade) in working through social challenges, finding their voice, and loving who they are. Group sessions will be facilitated by clinician Katie Thompson. This group will meet in-person on a weekly basis on Thursdays at 6pm. Materials are included with the cost of the group.

Expertise

Peer Relationships

Types of Therapy

Dialectical Behavior (DBT)

Age

Preteen

Session Cost

$60-$70

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Location

Primary Location

The Wise Family, Counseling, Assessment & PC

2850 Eisenhower Avenue

Suite 310

Alexandria, VA 22314

(571) 458-1550

Email us

Website

Additional Location

The Wise Family, Counseling, Assessment & PC

150 South Washington Street

Suite 202

Falls Church, VA 22046

(571) 458-1550

Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Zips

Neighborhoods

Eisenhower Ave

Telehealth sessions are available for clients. Clients may also be seen in-person at our offices. Add'l cleaning procedures have been added.

Call for a free consultation now - (571) 458-1550

The Wise Family, Counseling & Assessment

Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC

Telehealth sessions are available for clients. Clients may also be seen in-person at our offices. Add'l cleaning procedures have been added.

Call for a free consultation now - (571) 458-1550

The Wise Family, Counseling & Assessment

Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC

Last Modified: 29 Jun 2023