Family Therapy in Virginia
Feeling lost or looking for help or guidance? Struggling to find who you are or what you want to do? Struggling as parent or executive? Looking to fine tune areas of your life, relationship, or career? From Psychedelic Therapy and Coaching for individuals and parents to Executive Coaching to our individual, family, and community health and wellness services, we are committed to providing all of our clients with a healthcare experience that is unique, meaningful, and functional. At AHWI Psychology Group, we are driven by one simple goal: to help our clients achieve theirs. We have been helping clients to do just that since 2008.
Feeling lost or looking for help or guidance? Struggling to find who you are or what you want to do? Struggling as parent or executive? Looking to fine tune areas of your life, relationship, or career? From Psychedelic Therapy and Coaching for individuals and parents to Executive Coaching to our individual, family, and community health and wellness services, we are committed to providing all of our clients with a healthcare experience that is unique, meaningful, and functional. At AHWI Psychology Group, we are driven by one simple goal: to help our clients achieve theirs. We have been helping clients to do just that since 2008.
Phyllis Fortunato
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Falls Church, VA 22046
I specialize in family building, including recurrent pregnancy loss, ART, donor gamete, surrogacy, adoption and child free living.
I am available for tele-therapy sessions at this time using a secure platform. As a Licensed Professional Counselor in Northern Virginia for 20 years, I attend to many areas of mental health including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, career problems, grief, trauma, and life phases that are challenging. I have a collaborative, pragmatic, respectful counseling style that promotes self reflection, understanding and tolerance.
I specialize in family building, including recurrent pregnancy loss, ART, donor gamete, surrogacy, adoption and child free living.
I am available for tele-therapy sessions at this time using a secure platform. As a Licensed Professional Counselor in Northern Virginia for 20 years, I attend to many areas of mental health including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, career problems, grief, trauma, and life phases that are challenging. I have a collaborative, pragmatic, respectful counseling style that promotes self reflection, understanding and tolerance.
My main focus is on individuals who are exploring their identity, values, the influence of their origin - be it a family, culture, or religion, and those experiencing significant life changes.
My therapeutic approach involves delving into the root causes of a person's struggles and issues rather than just trying to swiftly alleviate the symptoms. Through careful exploration, we gain insights into the origins of these challenges, which then serve as a roadmap for addressing them effectively. I practice Jungian and Psychoanalytic psychotherapy, where we explore your emotions, the dynamics of your close relationships and friendships, the dynamics between you and me, your family history, and also pay attention to your daydreams and dreams.
My main focus is on individuals who are exploring their identity, values, the influence of their origin - be it a family, culture, or religion, and those experiencing significant life changes.
My therapeutic approach involves delving into the root causes of a person's struggles and issues rather than just trying to swiftly alleviate the symptoms. Through careful exploration, we gain insights into the origins of these challenges, which then serve as a roadmap for addressing them effectively. I practice Jungian and Psychoanalytic psychotherapy, where we explore your emotions, the dynamics of your close relationships and friendships, the dynamics between you and me, your family history, and also pay attention to your daydreams and dreams.
Currently, as a Resident in Counseling, I provide a range of therapeutic services to clients aged 6 and up, including individual, group, couple, and family therapy.
While pursuing my Master’s degree at James Madison University, I discovered a profound commitment to serving rural communities. This passion led me to an enriching internship in Page County, VA, where I have continued to serve ever since. My professional journey includes experience as a Crisis Therapist, mental health therapist, and therapist for Page County's Adult Recovery Court Program.
Currently, as a Resident in Counseling, I provide a range of therapeutic services to clients aged 6 and up, including individual, group, couple, and family therapy.
While pursuing my Master’s degree at James Madison University, I discovered a profound commitment to serving rural communities. This passion led me to an enriching internship in Page County, VA, where I have continued to serve ever since. My professional journey includes experience as a Crisis Therapist, mental health therapist, and therapist for Page County's Adult Recovery Court Program.
Providing individual, couples and family counseling.
I work with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues providing services that span from therapy for depression and grief counseling to parenting support, couples counseling and beyond. In a comfortable and supportive atmosphere, I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each of my clients individual needs to help attain the personal growth they're striving for.
Providing individual, couples and family counseling.
I work with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues providing services that span from therapy for depression and grief counseling to parenting support, couples counseling and beyond. In a comfortable and supportive atmosphere, I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each of my clients individual needs to help attain the personal growth they're striving for.
Before entering private practice, I worked in all phases of community mental health (outpatient adult and child services, family therapy, alcohol treatment, emergency services coordinator, etc.
I am a clinical psychologist in private practice formerly (pre-covid) in Old Town, Alexandria, VA; all sessions are now via secure telehealth. I provide consultation and supervision to other mental health professionals; and I consult to healthcare facilities. I have taught courses in trauma therapy, family therapy, and substance abuse counseling to graduate students in psychology and counseling. Although I specialize in helping people with issues of trauma, substance use, and relationship, people bring a wide range of concerns from personal growth to serious mental illness. I help people understand and change their life stories.
Before entering private practice, I worked in all phases of community mental health (outpatient adult and child services, family therapy, alcohol treatment, emergency services coordinator, etc.
I am a clinical psychologist in private practice formerly (pre-covid) in Old Town, Alexandria, VA; all sessions are now via secure telehealth. I provide consultation and supervision to other mental health professionals; and I consult to healthcare facilities. I have taught courses in trauma therapy, family therapy, and substance abuse counseling to graduate students in psychology and counseling. Although I specialize in helping people with issues of trauma, substance use, and relationship, people bring a wide range of concerns from personal growth to serious mental illness. I help people understand and change their life stories.
I believe in the strength of community/ family bonds as well as inner strength for the potential of growth and resilience, even in the face of adversity.
Every person is different that's why therapy should be catered to the individual to meet their specific needs and goals. My goal is to help my clients gain a more positive outlook and willing to face challenging obstacles and build confidence in conflict resolution issues or transitions.
I believe in the strength of community/ family bonds as well as inner strength for the potential of growth and resilience, even in the face of adversity.
Every person is different that's why therapy should be catered to the individual to meet their specific needs and goals. My goal is to help my clients gain a more positive outlook and willing to face challenging obstacles and build confidence in conflict resolution issues or transitions.
Catherine A Love
Marriage & Family Therapist, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Haymarket, VA 20169 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist.
In the 25 + years working in the field of counseling I have wanted each person to explore themselves and their situation(s). Each person has the ability to travel the pathway and not be alone. We work together. Improve their relationship with themselves or with their Significant Other, Family, Friends and/or Colleagues. During these years have worked with individuals (female & male), couples, and teens, Fire & Rescue, Police & Sheriff departments, Corrections personnel and Veterans. Also work doing Premarital Counseling and Career Counseling.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist.
In the 25 + years working in the field of counseling I have wanted each person to explore themselves and their situation(s). Each person has the ability to travel the pathway and not be alone. We work together. Improve their relationship with themselves or with their Significant Other, Family, Friends and/or Colleagues. During these years have worked with individuals (female & male), couples, and teens, Fire & Rescue, Police & Sheriff departments, Corrections personnel and Veterans. Also work doing Premarital Counseling and Career Counseling.
Goldye P Donner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Springfield, VA 22150 (Online Only)
Goldye Donner, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, has been in the practice of counseling and psychotherapy since 1972. Her broad, holistic practice focuses on the development and reclaiming of strengths and resources and includes individual, couples; family and group work with adolescents and adults. She has a special interest in working with adults who suffered childhood abuse and neglect. Additionally hypnosis is available for stress and weight management, self-improvement, and smoking cessation. She has postgraduate training in family systems therapy, psychodrama, meditation, smoking cessation, hypnotherapy, stress management, eye movement integration (EMI), work with trauma survivors, and neurolinguistic programming.
Goldye Donner, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, has been in the practice of counseling and psychotherapy since 1972. Her broad, holistic practice focuses on the development and reclaiming of strengths and resources and includes individual, couples; family and group work with adolescents and adults. She has a special interest in working with adults who suffered childhood abuse and neglect. Additionally hypnosis is available for stress and weight management, self-improvement, and smoking cessation. She has postgraduate training in family systems therapy, psychodrama, meditation, smoking cessation, hypnotherapy, stress management, eye movement integration (EMI), work with trauma survivors, and neurolinguistic programming.
Yvonne Williams
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, QMHP-A, QMHP-C
Verified Verified
Alexandria, VA 22314
My treatment modalities are Individual, Group and Family Counseling.
I have been working in the counseling and substance use field for over 25+ years working in the areas of mental health, substance abuse , corrections and leadership. I serve various individuals who seek assistance in working through life issues and moving forward. I offer Counseling and Psychotherapy Services to address: Relationship Issues, Anger, Depression, Anxiety, Work/Home Stress, Life Transitions, Grief and Loss, Healing from Current and Past Trauma, Interpersonal Relations, Parenting, Self-Esteem, Sexuality, Gender Identification and other impasses.
My treatment modalities are Individual, Group and Family Counseling.
I have been working in the counseling and substance use field for over 25+ years working in the areas of mental health, substance abuse , corrections and leadership. I serve various individuals who seek assistance in working through life issues and moving forward. I offer Counseling and Psychotherapy Services to address: Relationship Issues, Anger, Depression, Anxiety, Work/Home Stress, Life Transitions, Grief and Loss, Healing from Current and Past Trauma, Interpersonal Relations, Parenting, Self-Esteem, Sexuality, Gender Identification and other impasses.
Georgia Phillips
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, ACSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Every human being at times experiences sadness, anxiety, anger, shame, fear, hopelessness, guilt, uncertainty. But for some, their daily lives are significantly impacted. You may be struggling with your marriage, partnership, children, family, friends, employer, co-workers. Depression and anxiety may cause you to avoid doing the things that matter and/or to choose unhealthy ways of coping. Some struggle with anger issues that result in legal, relationship and/or employment problems. Others have experienced traumatic events as children and/or adults. While pain in life is inevitable, it does not have to take over our lives.
Every human being at times experiences sadness, anxiety, anger, shame, fear, hopelessness, guilt, uncertainty. But for some, their daily lives are significantly impacted. You may be struggling with your marriage, partnership, children, family, friends, employer, co-workers. Depression and anxiety may cause you to avoid doing the things that matter and/or to choose unhealthy ways of coping. Some struggle with anger issues that result in legal, relationship and/or employment problems. Others have experienced traumatic events as children and/or adults. While pain in life is inevitable, it does not have to take over our lives.
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I enjoy helping people establish and maintain relationships. It could be a relationship with your significant other, colleagues, or your family where values, beliefs, expectations, or even the cultures may be different. I also help people maintain a positive relationship with themselves by achieving an internal balance and being at peace with their past experiences.
I enjoy helping people establish and maintain relationships. It could be a relationship with your significant other, colleagues, or your family where values, beliefs, expectations, or even the cultures may be different. I also help people maintain a positive relationship with themselves by achieving an internal balance and being at peace with their past experiences.
Andrea Levy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Fairfax, VA 22030
Waitlist for new clients
I currently practice with adults facing depression, anxiety, relationship issues, separation and divorce, fertility, pregnancy & infant loss, self esteem, grief, trauma, emotional aspects of illness and disease, medical and surgical weight loss, career & family balance, life transitions and LGBTQIA+.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have been working in the mental health field for over 20 years. I view therapy as a collaborative process that enables clients to gain perspective on their emotions, beliefs, relationships and behaviors. My approach is empathic, authentic and warm. I work from a strengths based perspective and assist clients in facing life challenges in realistic ways through a combination of cognitive behavioral and psychodynamic therapies. I provide a confidential, safe environment for exploration and change.
I currently practice with adults facing depression, anxiety, relationship issues, separation and divorce, fertility, pregnancy & infant loss, self esteem, grief, trauma, emotional aspects of illness and disease, medical and surgical weight loss, career & family balance, life transitions and LGBTQIA+.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have been working in the mental health field for over 20 years. I view therapy as a collaborative process that enables clients to gain perspective on their emotions, beliefs, relationships and behaviors. My approach is empathic, authentic and warm. I work from a strengths based perspective and assist clients in facing life challenges in realistic ways through a combination of cognitive behavioral and psychodynamic therapies. I provide a confidential, safe environment for exploration and change.
Kimberley L Berlin Lcsw
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LCSW, CSAC, MAC, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Leesburg, VA 20175 (Online Only)
Are you struggling with alcohol or substance use, dependency, or abuse? Have you found yourself trying to quit drinking, smoking, or other behaviors to no avail? Have you stopped for a while, only to find yourself starting up again? I am a Level 3 Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist, a Master Addiction Counselor, and a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor with almost 20 years of experience in the addiction field. I am a nationally recognized expert, and my recent book, "Rise in Recovery: The Spiritual Path for Healing Addiction," is the culmination of decades of knowledge and experience.
Are you struggling with alcohol or substance use, dependency, or abuse? Have you found yourself trying to quit drinking, smoking, or other behaviors to no avail? Have you stopped for a while, only to find yourself starting up again? I am a Level 3 Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist, a Master Addiction Counselor, and a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor with almost 20 years of experience in the addiction field. I am a nationally recognized expert, and my recent book, "Rise in Recovery: The Spiritual Path for Healing Addiction," is the culmination of decades of knowledge and experience.
Katherine Hannon: Fertility & Infertility Therapy
Counselor, LCPC, LPC, NCC, MA, BCC
Verified Verified
Fairfax, VA 22031
Waitlist for new clients
You may experience relationship difficulties with partners, friends, and family.
Finding a therapist who is a great match is essential when you turn to counseling to help build or grow your family. You likely feel stressed, depressed, or isolated as you have encountered setbacks. I help individuals and couples experiencing infertility, coping with pregnancy loss, considering third-party reproduction or adoption, or deciding to live child-free. I have more than 20 years working with RESOLVE, the National Infertility Association. We will work as a team as I teach you to make challenging decisions, manage stress, enhance your relationship, heal from loss, and manage symptoms of depression and anxiety.
You may experience relationship difficulties with partners, friends, and family.
Finding a therapist who is a great match is essential when you turn to counseling to help build or grow your family. You likely feel stressed, depressed, or isolated as you have encountered setbacks. I help individuals and couples experiencing infertility, coping with pregnancy loss, considering third-party reproduction or adoption, or deciding to live child-free. I have more than 20 years working with RESOLVE, the National Infertility Association. We will work as a team as I teach you to make challenging decisions, manage stress, enhance your relationship, heal from loss, and manage symptoms of depression and anxiety.
Patrick utilizes different therapeutic approaches including Solution Focus Therapy (SFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Psychodynamic intervention styles.
Patrick provides online/telehealth counseling services to individuals, couples, and groups. He works with clients on issues including depression, anxiety, grief, life-stage transitions, self-esteem, communication and interpersonal relationships and other mental health concerns. Patrick believes that the key to a successful therapeutic relationship is the establishment of a genuine and trusting rapport with his clients.
Patrick utilizes different therapeutic approaches including Solution Focus Therapy (SFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Psychodynamic intervention styles.
Patrick provides online/telehealth counseling services to individuals, couples, and groups. He works with clients on issues including depression, anxiety, grief, life-stage transitions, self-esteem, communication and interpersonal relationships and other mental health concerns. Patrick believes that the key to a successful therapeutic relationship is the establishment of a genuine and trusting rapport with his clients.
Kimberly Best Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMFT, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
North Chesterfield, VA 23236 (Online Only)
Are you an adult woman who feels overwhelmed, depressed, anxious or unfulfilled and ready to be well? Maybe your relationships are falling apart, and you don't know what to do. I'm Kimberly Best Johnson, a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, ordained minister, and certified Health Coach. With extensive education and clinical experience in Christian Counseling, I specialize in providing hope and support to adult women like you seeking to improve their lives.
Are you an adult woman who feels overwhelmed, depressed, anxious or unfulfilled and ready to be well? Maybe your relationships are falling apart, and you don't know what to do. I'm Kimberly Best Johnson, a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, ordained minister, and certified Health Coach. With extensive education and clinical experience in Christian Counseling, I specialize in providing hope and support to adult women like you seeking to improve their lives.
Malec and the team at Symmetry Counseling provide individual, couple, and family counseling.
Well trained in proven therapeutic techniques, the therapists at Symmetry Counseling adopt a direct, engaged, and active approach. Navigating life’s challenges often entails acquiring new skills. These can be learned and implemented during the course of therapy. Our therapists provide a supportive, empathetic, and hopeful environment. Sessions revolve around pragmatic approaches to strategically address and resolve issues clients bring to therapy. We help you identify problems, understand why past efforts at addressing these problems may have been ineffective, and then develop alternative solutions. Get in touch!
Malec and the team at Symmetry Counseling provide individual, couple, and family counseling.
Well trained in proven therapeutic techniques, the therapists at Symmetry Counseling adopt a direct, engaged, and active approach. Navigating life’s challenges often entails acquiring new skills. These can be learned and implemented during the course of therapy. Our therapists provide a supportive, empathetic, and hopeful environment. Sessions revolve around pragmatic approaches to strategically address and resolve issues clients bring to therapy. We help you identify problems, understand why past efforts at addressing these problems may have been ineffective, and then develop alternative solutions. Get in touch!
Brookside Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Manassas, VA 20112
You will find the practitioners at Brookside Family Therapy to be empathetic, genuine and curious.
Are you struggling with decision overload? Feeling overwhelmed just getting through the day? Do you have concerns your family and friends might be tired of hearing about? Kelly and the therapy dogs are great at creating a calm and welcoming atmosphere where you can feel safe sharing whatever is on your mind. Together, we can help you make plans to move forward in your life in a satisfying way. Each of us goes through many changes as individuals, as part of a relationship and perhaps a family. Sometimes we need help navigating those changes and making sure they are healthy. Sometimes we need help!
You will find the practitioners at Brookside Family Therapy to be empathetic, genuine and curious.
Are you struggling with decision overload? Feeling overwhelmed just getting through the day? Do you have concerns your family and friends might be tired of hearing about? Kelly and the therapy dogs are great at creating a calm and welcoming atmosphere where you can feel safe sharing whatever is on your mind. Together, we can help you make plans to move forward in your life in a satisfying way. Each of us goes through many changes as individuals, as part of a relationship and perhaps a family. Sometimes we need help navigating those changes and making sure they are healthy. Sometimes we need help!
Donna L Hurst
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
Norfolk, VA 23502
Waitlist for new clients
Hurst earned her Master’s in Marriage, Couples, and Family Counseling; and Ph.
Dr. Donna Hurst is a licensed professional counselor and adjunct professor at Regent University in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Hurst began working with those in crisis in the 1990’s when she co-founded a non-profit for intimate-partner violence and stalking survivors in California. Dr. Hurst provided training, education, and assistance to crime victims, criminal offenders, and justice system professionals. Dr. Hurst found she had a heart for those hurting and left a corporate job to become a licensed professional counselor.
Hurst earned her Master’s in Marriage, Couples, and Family Counseling; and Ph.
Dr. Donna Hurst is a licensed professional counselor and adjunct professor at Regent University in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Hurst began working with those in crisis in the 1990’s when she co-founded a non-profit for intimate-partner violence and stalking survivors in California. Dr. Hurst provided training, education, and assistance to crime victims, criminal offenders, and justice system professionals. Dr. Hurst found she had a heart for those hurting and left a corporate job to become a licensed professional counselor.
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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.