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I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with experience working with children and families. I have been working in community mental health with over 6 years experience treating grief, anxiety, depression, anger management, parenting skills, pro-social skills, ADHD and other mental health ailments. I am also trained in Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and helped design and run a group in Georgia. I provided evaluations and treatment services for children, adolescents, and adults, with an emphasis on client-centered approaches.

At The Lamp Counseling Center, our goal is to provide an authentic, holistic, and individualized approach to the therapeutic relationship. Your experiences are your own and your treatment will reflect that, as we collaboratively engage in a variety of traditional and non-traditional approaches including culturally affirming Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Expressive Therapies, and Trauma-Informed Mindfulness. I strive to create a positive, caring environment where you feel safe, seen, and heard during your journey of healing and personal growth.

Have trouble connecting with others? Not sure what to say or how to start? Want to join in but feel apprehensive? Often feel like making friends is equivalent to climbing EVEREST! You are NOT alone. Whether you struggle with understanding or reading social and relational cues, or you KNOW what to do, but the task seems overwhelming, I am here to help. The lack of close and meaningful relationships can amplify anxiety, onset depression and significantly undermine the quality of life we desire and dream about. If this sounds like YOU there is a way forward. Visit me online from anywhere in Virginia or in person in Northern Virginia.

I believe in helping those who come to my office with compassion and understanding in an atmosphere conducive towards healing, where there is no room for judgment or criticism. In psychotherapy, my clients find an opportunity to go within, tap into issues that are unresolved and explore endless possibilities to make necessary changes that add meaning to their lives. It is a journey of self-discovery for clients who are willing to take the necessary steps towards self-awareness, mood-regulation and self-actualization.

I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist providing out-patient mental health services in Northern Virginia since 2007. I diagnose and treat a wide range of disorders in adolescents and adults. During therapy, I create an environment where people feel safe and comfortable while managing difficult situations. I assist them with developing ways to learn and recognize beneficial patterns of thoughts, feelings and behaviors. therapy from the following perspectives to help individuals use their inherent strengths to improve their quality of life: CBT, Eye Movement Desensitization and Repossessing (EMDR). I am a EMDRIA Approved Consultant.

I am an experienced therapist (25 years plus). I consider myself to be very experienced in life. I am a retired US Army Officer with three combat tours in Vietnam. As a pilot, I flew over 650 combat missions. Lived in Germany for 25 years and in Alaska for seven, at present reside in a small town in Virginia. In the field of therapy, I worked as an “Addictions Specialist,” doing both in-patient and out-patient work. Served as the “Clinical Director of three separate addictions clinics. In the field of addictions, the past, as well as the present, must be explored.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 11 years of experience in the field. I have worked with youth, adults, couples, and families with diverse mental health concerns. I specialize in relationship issues, family conflict, coping skills, and life transitions alongside anxiety, depression, and grief. During sessions, I utilize a mix of strength-based, culturally sensitive, person-centered, humanistic,and compassion-focused therapies. I ensure that I answer any questions my clients have for me as a therapist or the therapy process and get a sense of their expectations and goals for treatment.

Accepting New Clients! Congratulations & welcome to your personal healing journey! It is my passion to help women unlock their potential & heal from past traumas they may be in their way and working through daily struggles and anxiety that prevent you from obtaining your peace!

If you feel like you're having a hard time coping with your emotions, you're in the right place. I can help you talk through life stressors, identify behaviors and thought patterns that are not working for you, and implement changes in your daily routine. Contact me today to discuss how I can support you in reaching your goals.

Thank you for making the decision to seek out help. This is not an easy choice and I am thrilled that you are willing to take this journey with me. Work can be stressful, school can be hard, raising children is challenging and relationships are ever changing. All of these challenges can have an intense impact on your mood, thoughts, behaviors and motivation; I would be happy to help you maneuver through it. I want to meet you where you are and help you get to where you want to be, to find resolution regardless to what that may look like.

I am a professional counselor because I want to empower people to be their best in relationships with themselves and others. I help my clients reconnect with themselves and what matters most to them. I help them align to their North Star and set a course towards personal growth...even in the most challenging times. My wide range of counseling expertise includes issues related to military service, caregiving fatigue, and life transitions. I am most familiar with issues related to anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, anger management, burnout, compassion fatigue, coping skills, and military service.

Navigating your way through life is often overwhelming. Balancing work obligations, family needs, and obstacles that seem to "come out of the blue", all while somehow trying to find time for yourself, can lead to a host of emotional challenges. If you find yourself struggling with depression, anxiety, grief/loss, a lack of clarity about your life circumstances, we are here to help. If you feel a sense of isolation and disconnection, therapy might be of great benefit to you. I greatly welcome the opportunity to partner with you as you work toward creating a life of your own design.

I am an LCSW who specializes in anxiety, depression, women’s issues(perinatal and postpartum) cultural/racial issues, and individuals dealing with everyday stress. I treat teenagers and adults from various cultural backgrounds. I believe that my job as your therapist is to provide a safe and supportive space for you to share your experiences, thoughts, feelings and goals without judgment. I want to help clients be the best versions of themselves and to assist them with finding their voice and their inner strength.

Starting therapy is a very personal decision. Consider starting therapy when you are seeking an increased understanding of yourself and improved relationships with others. Therapy helps you sort through conflicting emotions, behaviors, and thoughts that get in your way. You will know you are benefitting from therapy when you feel more comfortable and confident in the decisions you make on a daily basis. Looking at others is a distraction. Looking inside ourselves is a journey for those who want to grow and blossom into their true selves. The work is not easy or quick, however the progress made is yours to keep forever.

Imagine: it seems like no matter what we do, we feel 'trapped' or helpless in a stressful situation. My name is Mary Cano, and I am a Resident in Counseling who works with adolescents and adults struggling with trauma, anxiety, relationship issues, and depression. I also work with concerns including LGBTQ+ specific issues, substance use, life transitions, grief and loss, family issues, racial stressors, and issues or trauma related to religion or spirituality. Keeping emotional pain to yourself can feel burdensome. I believe everyone deserves a safe space to discuss thoughts, feelings, and beliefs without fear of judgment.

The world is a rough place. People are exhausted, frustrated, isolated, hurt, sad, afraid or overwhelmed by the time they seek therapy. If you can relate to any of those words, I may be the right therapist for you. I believe in treating the whole person, not just one part. We will create a working partnership that will help you grow in a deeper understanding of yourself so you can become a stronger, healthier person. I believe in helping individuals develop skills and tools that they can use for a lifetime. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Work with over 17 years of experience working with mental illness, addiction, and trauma.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Nationally Certified Counselor in the state of Virginia who has over 5 years of experience collaborating with adolescents, families, adults, and couples seeking help with trauma, depression, anxiety, transitions, women concerns, relational issues, and familial issues. Additionally, I have a passion in working with LGBT+ and minoritzed populations. I completed my Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Park University and received my Master of Arts in Community Counseling from the University of Texas at San Antonio.

Specializing in counseling to females (adolescents-adults), marriage and family therapy. I find it rewarding helping others learn to develop and maintain healthy relationships, overcome negative thoughts, become spiritually mature and effectively manage their lives. My approach to counseling is to build a therapeutic counseling relationship that provides support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. My commitment is to provide a safe place of trust and to walk alongside my clients through the struggles they are currently facing and teach them more adaptive ways to manage their lives.