Synergy Counseling, LLC
Group Practice
10379B Democracy Lane, Fairfax, VA 22030
Let's Connect (571) 626-4167
Synergy Counseling is a multicultural group practice providing compassionate, evidence-based therapy for ages 4+ through in-person sessions in Fairfax, VA, and Telehealth throughout Virginia and Washington, DC. With 25+ clinicians representing diverse specialties and offering counseling in 11 languages, you'll have the opportunity to choose the therapist whose expertise, personality, and approach best fit your needs. Wherever you are in your journey, we're here to help you heal wholeheartedly and create the life you want. We accept Anthem BCBS, CareFirst, Aetna, and Cigna. Inclusive care. Meaningful change. Your journey starts here.
Our Team
Marianne G Shirilla
Marriage & Family Therapist, MAMFC, LMFT, LPC-S
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
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.
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.
Are you a woman in midlife who feels drained, resentful, or disconnected in your relationship? You don’t have to keep carrying it alone.
I help individual adults untangle the impact of chronic conflict, emotional disconnection, relationship trauma, exhaustion, anxiety, people-pleasing, codependency, depression, and infidelity.
And in couples therapy, I help partners move beyond stuck patterns, heal past hurts, and build a relationship that feels more connected, resilient, and mutually fulfilling.
I offer Discernment Counseling for couples who feel uncertain or conflicted about the future of the relationship.
Are you a woman in midlife who feels drained, resentful, or disconnected in your relationship? You don’t have to keep carrying it alone.
I help individual adults untangle the impact of chronic conflict, emotional disconnection, relationship trauma, exhaustion, anxiety, people-pleasing, codependency, depression, and infidelity.
And in couples therapy, I help partners move beyond stuck patterns, heal past hurts, and build a relationship that feels more connected, resilient, and mutually fulfilling.
I offer Discernment Counseling for couples who feel uncertain or conflicted about the future of the relationship.
Many of my clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, relationship challenges, or major life transitions. They often feel stuck in patterns that no longer serve them and are looking for practical tools, greater self-understanding, and lasting change.
I believe therapy is most effective when it's built on trust, collaboration, and genuine connection. My goal is to provide a safe, welcoming space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful changes. Together, we'll identify your strengths, build effective coping strategies, and work toward the life you want to create.
Many of my clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, relationship challenges, or major life transitions. They often feel stuck in patterns that no longer serve them and are looking for practical tools, greater self-understanding, and lasting change.
I believe therapy is most effective when it's built on trust, collaboration, and genuine connection. My goal is to provide a safe, welcoming space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful changes. Together, we'll identify your strengths, build effective coping strategies, and work toward the life you want to create.
Are you feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or frustrated? Has life been painful, confusing, and just plain complicated? You’ve tried to cope yet it doesn’t seem to get any better. If you are struggling with relationships, life transitions, work, school, or life in general, I can help you. Let’s sort through the chaos and hurt together to find the hidden strengths that will empower you to begin living with more clarity and contentment.
Are you feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or frustrated? Has life been painful, confusing, and just plain complicated? You’ve tried to cope yet it doesn’t seem to get any better. If you are struggling with relationships, life transitions, work, school, or life in general, I can help you. Let’s sort through the chaos and hurt together to find the hidden strengths that will empower you to begin living with more clarity and contentment.
Life can be challenging. We all face trials that experience disappointment, hurt, and drained of hope and joy. In these moments, therapy can offer guidance, clarity, and healing. I believe everyone has the capacity to grow and thrive with the right support. My focus areas include attachment injuries, trauma, life transitions, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, grief, emotional healing, and spiritual struggles. My goal is to help you reconnect with your strengths, build emotional resilience, and move toward a more balanced, authentic, and fulfilling life. Together, we can work toward healing and rediscovering hope for your future.
Life can be challenging. We all face trials that experience disappointment, hurt, and drained of hope and joy. In these moments, therapy can offer guidance, clarity, and healing. I believe everyone has the capacity to grow and thrive with the right support. My focus areas include attachment injuries, trauma, life transitions, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, grief, emotional healing, and spiritual struggles. My goal is to help you reconnect with your strengths, build emotional resilience, and move toward a more balanced, authentic, and fulfilling life. Together, we can work toward healing and rediscovering hope for your future.
Many things in our daily lives come with user manuals, but unfortunately, life and relationships do not. Navigating the complexities of emotions, connections, relationships, and personal growth can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to face it alone. I am here to help you create a space where you move from merely surviving to truly thriving in life and your relationships.
As a Resident in Marriage and Family Therapy, I am also uniquely trained to honor my clients’ individuality and help them explore how their relationships and family dynamics have affected their experiences.
Many things in our daily lives come with user manuals, but unfortunately, life and relationships do not. Navigating the complexities of emotions, connections, relationships, and personal growth can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to face it alone. I am here to help you create a space where you move from merely surviving to truly thriving in life and your relationships.
As a Resident in Marriage and Family Therapy, I am also uniquely trained to honor my clients’ individuality and help them explore how their relationships and family dynamics have affected their experiences.
You’re used to showing up, performing, and holding everything together—but it comes at a cost. If you’re feeling mentally exhausted, stuck in overthinking, or quietly burned out, you’re not alone. Many of the adults I work with are high-achieving professionals, including those in demanding fields like healthcare and dentistry. On the outside, things may look steady, but internally, it can feel like constant pressure to keep up. Over time, it becomes less about holding it together and more about wanting clarity, balance, and a sense of calm that actually lasts.
You’re used to showing up, performing, and holding everything together—but it comes at a cost. If you’re feeling mentally exhausted, stuck in overthinking, or quietly burned out, you’re not alone. Many of the adults I work with are high-achieving professionals, including those in demanding fields like healthcare and dentistry. On the outside, things may look steady, but internally, it can feel like constant pressure to keep up. Over time, it becomes less about holding it together and more about wanting clarity, balance, and a sense of calm that actually lasts.
You feel stuck. Something happened that left you in survival mode. You find yourself in between where you are and where you want to be. You are taking care of everyone but yourself. Therapy is where I get to come alongside you and help you move towards clarity and connection. I work with teens, young adults, and adults who are navigating trauma, burnout, relationship concerns, depression, anxiety, and OCD.
You feel stuck. Something happened that left you in survival mode. You find yourself in between where you are and where you want to be. You are taking care of everyone but yourself. Therapy is where I get to come alongside you and help you move towards clarity and connection. I work with teens, young adults, and adults who are navigating trauma, burnout, relationship concerns, depression, anxiety, and OCD.
Life can feel overwhelming at times. You may be struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, life transitions, or simply feeling stuck and unsure of what comes next. Whatever brings you to therapy, you don't have to navigate it alone.
I strive to create a warm, supportive space where you can feel heard, understood, and accepted. Together, we'll explore the challenges you're facing, build on your strengths, and work toward meaningful growth and lasting change. As a Vietnamese-American clinician, I also welcome individuals navigating cultural expectations, family dynamics, identity, and generational differences.
Life can feel overwhelming at times. You may be struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, life transitions, or simply feeling stuck and unsure of what comes next. Whatever brings you to therapy, you don't have to navigate it alone.
I strive to create a warm, supportive space where you can feel heard, understood, and accepted. Together, we'll explore the challenges you're facing, build on your strengths, and work toward meaningful growth and lasting change. As a Vietnamese-American clinician, I also welcome individuals navigating cultural expectations, family dynamics, identity, and generational differences.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or struggling with anxiety or depression? Life's challenges can be exhausting, but you don’t have to face them alone. I offer compassionate support and personalized guidance to help you navigate obstacles, build resilience, and regain balance. Together, we’ll address your concerns and work towards healing and personal growth. Whether you're facing a difficult transition, relationship issues, or simply seeking more clarity, I’m here to help you every step of the way
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or struggling with anxiety or depression? Life's challenges can be exhausting, but you don’t have to face them alone. I offer compassionate support and personalized guidance to help you navigate obstacles, build resilience, and regain balance. Together, we’ll address your concerns and work towards healing and personal growth. Whether you're facing a difficult transition, relationship issues, or simply seeking more clarity, I’m here to help you every step of the way
Daniel H. Pyon
Licensed Professional Counselor
4 Endorsed
Fairfax, VA 22030
Not accepting new clients
I help teens, college students, and adults discover their values, get "unstuck," and pursue meaningful pathways for their lives, while overcoming harmful habits, behaviors, and patterns of thinking that may impede their progress.
I help teens, college students, and adults discover their values, get "unstuck," and pursue meaningful pathways for their lives, while overcoming harmful habits, behaviors, and patterns of thinking that may impede their progress.
Our relationships are important to us and when they suffer, we suffer, hurting our view of ourselves. We become anxious, angry, or detached, finding it hard to be ourselves and uncertain how to reconnect, stuck in the same bad patterns. It can become scary to consider what others will think or respond to us, sad how unloved we might feel, hopeless how difficult it is to finding real connection. It's confusing because it is not just about us, even if we have similar problems again and again, but it impacts us so deeply even when we are alone. It can be so hard to determine where we start and another ends.
Our relationships are important to us and when they suffer, we suffer, hurting our view of ourselves. We become anxious, angry, or detached, finding it hard to be ourselves and uncertain how to reconnect, stuck in the same bad patterns. It can become scary to consider what others will think or respond to us, sad how unloved we might feel, hopeless how difficult it is to finding real connection. It's confusing because it is not just about us, even if we have similar problems again and again, but it impacts us so deeply even when we are alone. It can be so hard to determine where we start and another ends.
Life often presents uncertainties, difficult decisions, and moments of hardship. You do not have to navigate these challenges alone. I strive to offer a fresh perspective, constructive feedback, and guidance to help bring clarity and light during difficult times. My experience includes working with individuals coping with trauma, anxiety, depression, and substance use. I take a person-centered, solution-focused, and cognitive-behavioral approach, tailoring techniques to each client’s unique needs and goals. Additionally, I incorporate EMDR to support clients in processing and healing from traumatic experiences.
Life often presents uncertainties, difficult decisions, and moments of hardship. You do not have to navigate these challenges alone. I strive to offer a fresh perspective, constructive feedback, and guidance to help bring clarity and light during difficult times. My experience includes working with individuals coping with trauma, anxiety, depression, and substance use. I take a person-centered, solution-focused, and cognitive-behavioral approach, tailoring techniques to each client’s unique needs and goals. Additionally, I incorporate EMDR to support clients in processing and healing from traumatic experiences.
Crista specializes in ages 16 to 45 and is experienced and open to the unique challenges and anxieties these ages can bring. From major life transitions like starting college or new careers to new relationships and marriages, Crista will sit with you through your worries and fears and teach you techniques that you can take with you through life. As some begin their journey of self-discovery, they can find themselves stuck in cycles or beginning to notice negative patterns. Crista uses multiple evidenced-based interventions to assist clients in unlocking their blind spots and unresolved experiences.
Crista specializes in ages 16 to 45 and is experienced and open to the unique challenges and anxieties these ages can bring. From major life transitions like starting college or new careers to new relationships and marriages, Crista will sit with you through your worries and fears and teach you techniques that you can take with you through life. As some begin their journey of self-discovery, they can find themselves stuck in cycles or beginning to notice negative patterns. Crista uses multiple evidenced-based interventions to assist clients in unlocking their blind spots and unresolved experiences.
We are all coming out of a storm, in the middle of one right now, or looking at clouds beginning to form on the horizon. But the good news is that we don't have to go through any of that alone. There is help, and there is hope. The way things are today is not the way things will remain forever. Whether you are facing depression, anxiety, relationship issues, emotional immaturity, post-traumatic stress, grief, addiction, spiritual questions, life transitions, military or post-military challenges - let's make sense of this part of your story, together.
We are all coming out of a storm, in the middle of one right now, or looking at clouds beginning to form on the horizon. But the good news is that we don't have to go through any of that alone. There is help, and there is hope. The way things are today is not the way things will remain forever. Whether you are facing depression, anxiety, relationship issues, emotional immaturity, post-traumatic stress, grief, addiction, spiritual questions, life transitions, military or post-military challenges - let's make sense of this part of your story, together.
Esther Hwang
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
1 Endorsed
Fairfax, VA 22030
Not accepting new clients
Have you been feeling overwhelmed or hopeless? Are you struggling with feelings of anger or uncertainty? Whether for you, your child, or your family, figuring out how to start the healing process can be confusing and intimidating on your own. Finding the right guidance and support can make all the difference. Through more than 18 years of service as a counselor, teacher, and children’s minister, I have cultivated a deep understanding and love for people. My areas of expertise include children and teen issues, anxiety, ADHD, parent-child relationships, grief and loss, identity issues, and life transitions.
Have you been feeling overwhelmed or hopeless? Are you struggling with feelings of anger or uncertainty? Whether for you, your child, or your family, figuring out how to start the healing process can be confusing and intimidating on your own. Finding the right guidance and support can make all the difference. Through more than 18 years of service as a counselor, teacher, and children’s minister, I have cultivated a deep understanding and love for people. My areas of expertise include children and teen issues, anxiety, ADHD, parent-child relationships, grief and loss, identity issues, and life transitions.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by your current circumstances and emotions? Are you struggling in some or all of your relationships? Life circumstances, emotions, and relationships, both past and present, can all have a big and often overlapping impacts on our mental health. At times, it can be overwhelming, trying to sort out what factor is contributing to what we are currently experiencing, much less how we should address the issue.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by your current circumstances and emotions? Are you struggling in some or all of your relationships? Life circumstances, emotions, and relationships, both past and present, can all have a big and often overlapping impacts on our mental health. At times, it can be overwhelming, trying to sort out what factor is contributing to what we are currently experiencing, much less how we should address the issue.
Andrew (Andy) E.
Licensed Professional Counselor, MABC, LPC
3 Endorsed
Fairfax, VA 22030
Not accepting new clients
Each of us faces different challenges in our lives. It can be difficult to navigate them alone. We must learn to adapt to the expected and unexpected changes in life. During these times of change, it is helpful to have empathetic and caring support to understand what you are going through and find a way to adjust. Whether it is walking through the inevitable challenges of a relationship, career transitions or facing the unexpected “curve balls” of mental health and addictions, we can work together to understand how best to face them.
Each of us faces different challenges in our lives. It can be difficult to navigate them alone. We must learn to adapt to the expected and unexpected changes in life. During these times of change, it is helpful to have empathetic and caring support to understand what you are going through and find a way to adjust. Whether it is walking through the inevitable challenges of a relationship, career transitions or facing the unexpected “curve balls” of mental health and addictions, we can work together to understand how best to face them.
Life includes a myriad of struggles that can feel overwhelming. You are not alone! Healing is a process, and lasting change is possible. My goal is to support you through whatever you're facing by providing a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where growth can take place. Whether you're navigating a difficult life transition, finding it hard to build meaningful friendships, or working to strengthen your self-esteem, we'll work together to uncover your inner strengths, build resilience, and help you move toward the life you want. I care deeply about you. There is hope.
Life includes a myriad of struggles that can feel overwhelming. You are not alone! Healing is a process, and lasting change is possible. My goal is to support you through whatever you're facing by providing a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where growth can take place. Whether you're navigating a difficult life transition, finding it hard to build meaningful friendships, or working to strengthen your self-esteem, we'll work together to uncover your inner strengths, build resilience, and help you move toward the life you want. I care deeply about you. There is hope.
Everyone’s path is different, and I’m here to offer a safe space for you to explore yours with respect and empathy. Whether navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, anxiety, or seeking personal growth, I am dedicated to supporting you with a person-centered, compassion-focused approach. My practice honors each individual’s cultural background and welcomes clients of all ages. I also incorporate aspects of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help you build practical skills for managing emotions and navigating challenges.
Everyone’s path is different, and I’m here to offer a safe space for you to explore yours with respect and empathy. Whether navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, anxiety, or seeking personal growth, I am dedicated to supporting you with a person-centered, compassion-focused approach. My practice honors each individual’s cultural background and welcomes clients of all ages. I also incorporate aspects of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help you build practical skills for managing emotions and navigating challenges.
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Synergy Counseling, LLC
10379B Democracy Lane
Fairfax, VA 22030
(571) 626-4167Email Us